Shimmery Hope

There is something quite beautiful about watercolor when it is "barely there". This is why I love this card so much! The Wink of Stella on the word really completes the look, don't you think? All products are Stampin' Up!

Wink of Stella is a bit hard to photograph, but I think you can see it a bit better in the photo below.

I stamped the rose image from the Rose Wonder stamp set with Versamark, then embossed with White Stampin' Emboss powder. The image has been watercolored using Flirty Flamingo ink and Pear Pizazz ink. The splatter look was achieved with my favorite stamp from Gorgeous Grunge. The word die is from the new Sunshine Wishes thinlits. I cut 3 of them and layered them up. The rhinestones finished it off with a little more sparkle. 

Do you have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator? If not, I would love to be your source for these amazing products and hopefully give you a good dose of inspiration from time to time. This is not just a hobby for me, it is a passion! 

Please use the hostess code shown in the top right corner when ordering online, unless your order will total $150 before shipping & tax. At that point, you become your own hostess and get all the rewards! 

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Artfully Yours,

Kim

Sunshine Is In The Air

This will be a quick post before I head south to my job in the busy tourist area of Branson, MO. And yes, the sun is out! Unless otherwise noted, all products Stampin' Up!

I have used the background stamp called Definitely Dahlia to give the suggestion of a sun. Click here to see another card with this flower as a "sun".  The word die and the stamped words are from the Sunshine Sayings/Sunshine Wishes bundle, which can be found here. I am already seeing so many uses for that set! Isn't the font amazing? I finished the card off with the new Basic Black Metallic Thread and a couple of sequins from my stash. 

Do you have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator? If not, I would love to be your source for these amazing products and hopefully give you a good dose of inspiration from time to time. This is not just a hobby for me, it is a passion! 

Please use the hostess code shown in the top right corner when ordering online, unless your order will total $150 before shipping & tax. At that point, you become your own hostess and get all the rewards! 

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Artfully Yours,

Kim

One Design, Two Cards

I just love it when I find a great layout or color combo on Pinterest. It is such a great way to get the creative juices flowing. These cards were definitely inspired by another card I saw on Pinterest using similar products. However, I've changed it up a bit and my color combos are different.  All products Stampin' Up!

I loved the Crumb Cake color mixed with the Sweet Sugarplum color on the card above, one of the new 2016-2017 In Colors that are available in the new catalog. 

For the second card, I used Bermuda Bay and Sweet Sugarplum. See this post for more info on the watercolored butterfly on the card below. Don't you just love how a different color combo changes things just enough to make it look fresh?  

Supply list:

Do you have so many things on your "have to have it, want it right now" list that you wish there was a way to get more of those items right away AND at a discount? Check this out:

Whether you are thinking about building a business or are a hobby stamper and want to get your products at a discount, Stampin' Up! is a perfect fit for everyone. Many people just join to get all of the products they want anyway at 20-25% off! I LOVE hobby stampers! As my direct down-line, you would also be part of the Stampin' Pretty Pals, a group of stampers that will welcome you with open arms and willingly share their stamping projects, tips & tricks with you. 

Get the most from your money now by purchasing the kit (also includes 2 free stamp sets) from me here. 

If you are going to place an order from me instead of purchasing the kit, please use the hostess code shown in the top right corner when ordering online, unless your order will total $150 before shipping & tax. At that point, you become your own hostess and get all the rewards! 

As always, let me know if you have any questions about any projects or products used on my blog. Thanks for visiting!

Artfully Yours,

Kim

In This World (Butterfly)

I have always loved the blue-print style stamp images, so I was thrilled to see Stampin' Up! introduce a set called In This World in the new 2016-2017 annual catalog. 

I have only used one of the design images from the set, along with the word & sentiment images. All products Stampin' Up!

I stamped the butterfly image twice on watercolor paper using ink from the Basic Black Archival Archival Stampin' Pad. This ink is permanent, dries fast and is perfect when you are going to use watercolor on your projects. One of the images was on the actual card front, one was on a scrap. After stamping the image on the card front, I used my Aqua Painter and ink from my Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad to do a quick watercolor wash over the entire image. (the watercolored butterfly is from the scrap piece of paper) I used the speckle stamp from the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set to add a little depth and interest on top of the watercolor wash. 

The next step is to watercolor the butterfly you stamped on the scrap paper and fussy cut just the butterfly out. I used ink from my Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad and the Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad.  I used a little messy bit of the new Basic Black Metallic Thread  layered under the butterfly and added the Happiness sentiment on top of the butterfly. 

I knew I wanted the butterfly image on the inside also, so it would coordinate with the front of the card. In order for the butterfly to be light enough to not interfere with the words, this was a 4th generation stamped image. I inked the stamp with Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad and I stamped it on a scrap piece of paper 3 times before I stamped it over the sentiment.  

How cool are these images? I can see so many possibilities. These stamp images lend themselves to either clean and simple looks or more involved collage-y looks. 

My color inspiration:

Supply list:

Do you have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator? If not, I would love to be your source for these amazing products and hopefully give you a good dose of inspiration from time to time. This is not just a hobby for me, it is a passion! 

Please use the hostess code shown in the top right corner when ordering online, unless your order will total $150 before shipping & tax. At that point, you become your own hostess and get all the rewards! 

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Artfully Yours,

Kim

31 Hour Paper Pumpkin Sale!

Stampin' Up! is offering an amazing one day deal to first time Paper Pumpkin subscribers! Use this promotional code to get a project kit for only $5!

If you are a crafter that loves having all of the pieces provided for perfect projects, this is the offer for you! It's a great way to sit down with your favorite cuppa joe and turn out a wonderful group of projects in no time. 

Watch this quick video to see what subscribers received in May:

It is a surprise every month!   You can choose to purchase a one month subscription, a three month subscription, a six month subscription or an ongoing monthly subscription.

The best part is that there is no obligation with the $5 promotional kit. You do not have to maintain an ongoing subscription after. (Although you you may love it so much that you will want to!).

Starting at 5:00 p.m. Mountain TODAY, Stampin’ Up! is offering the June Paper Pumpkin Kit for just $5 (includes shipping) to NEW subscribers.   What a great way to try it out!  CLICK HERE to subscribe (but wait until 5:00 p.m. Mountain tonight).

Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you might have. 

Artfully Yours,

Kim

Pals June Blog Hop: Pick a "B"...

We are thankful you stopped by to take a look at our new 2016 Blog Hop monthly themes.  This month we are featuring projects that are based on “B“ themes such as Birthday, Bride or Baby. We hope to provide you with lots of ideas and that you enjoy our creations.

You may just be starting the Blog Hop or may have come from the previous link from the Line-up on the Pals Blog Hop listing shown below.  The full lineup will help you move along from blog to blog so you may see all the projects. 

I had started a watercolor project for this blog hop, but wasn't happy with my overall results. The front of the card was to have been entirely watercolored. I quickly realized I could just use parts of the watercolored panel and be quite happy. The cards below are what I came up with. Unless noted, all products are Stampin' Up!

I used one of the butterfly dies from Bold Butterfly Framelits to cut the butterfly shape for the above card. The floral image is from the Remarkable You stamp set and was embossed with White Stampin' Emboss powder.  The design element behind the butterfly is from Swirly Scribbles Thinlits. The messy threads are actually a piece of cheese cloth and the sequins were some from my stash. 

I used the Elegant Butterfly punch to cut this butterfly. Check out the design elements on this one...you won't believe what they are! They are the remnants or extra pieces you have left over when you cut out the long, wavy swirl from the Swirly Scribbles Thinlits. Don't you just love it? You can use those pieces to frame central design points on your card or even the sentiment. The possibilities are endless. Frayed cheesecloth and a single sequin on the body of the butterfly finish this card off. Wink of Stella Clear was used liberally on both cards to give a bit of sparkle. 

Thanks for visiting. To continue with the hop, please refer to the Blog Hop Line-up below. We hope to see you on next month’s Pals Blog Hop! 

1. Mary Fish at Stampin' Pretty
2. Nicole Everitt at Stamp Scrap Love
3. Natalie Bradley at NatalieBradley.com
4. Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping
5. Karen Hallam at Karen's Stampin' Habit!
6. Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
7. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
8. Kim Jolley at Stampin' Artfully   (you are here)
9. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
10. Susan Itell at Simple Stampin'
11. Jackie Diediker at Stampin' Jackie
12. Diane Roberts at Score at Four and a Quarter
13. Karen Zaring Browning at Stamp With Me KZB
14. Debbie Mageed at Secret Stamper
15. Peggy Noe at prettypapercards
16. Rae Harper-Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
17. Pam Dotts at Clearly Southern Stampin'
18. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
19. Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts By Patti
20. Jane Knudsen at see jane stamp
21. Kalyn Shubnell at The Stamping Chronicles
22. Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin'
23. Sherrie Gross at Stampin' Sunshine
24. Becky Volpp at Inkblossomwithbecky
25. Jennifer Michalski at Stamping Serenity
26. Amy Hoptay at CraftCarnivore

Besides Whisper White, these are the colors I used for this project:

Please use the hostess code shown in the top right corner when ordering online, unless your order will total $150 before shipping & tax. At that point, you become your own hostess and get all the rewards! 

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Artfully Yours,

Kim

More Swirly Bird & Swirly Scribbles (Bundle)

I'm having so much fun playing with the Swirly Bird stamps & Swirly Scribbles Thinlits. It is quite easy to create a pretty artsy looking card with very little effort. This card was inspired by a card I had pinned last fall on Pinterest using similar dies, but a different combination of colors. All products Stampin' Up!

Flirty Flamingo. Say it. Doesn't it make you want to giggle? Even a little? It is one of the new In Colors and I think it mixes quite well with Basic Gray. Add in the crispness of the Whisper White cardstock and you have a winning combination. The sentiment is from the polymer stamp set called Lovely Amazing You. I seem to use the sentiments quite often from that set. 

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Please use the hostess code shown in the top right corner when ordering online, unless your order will total $150 before shipping & tax. At that point, you become your own hostess and get all the rewards! Remember, if you choose "no contact" from the demonstrator, I'm unable to see your name or send you a thank you note. 

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Artfully Yours,

Kim

Sweet Sugarplum Birthday

I am absolutely loving the new Stampin' Up! stamp set with matching dies called Swirly Bird & Swirly Scribbles.  Pinterest is loaded with ideas using both the stamps & the dies, so I am not the only one crazy about them. 

The color on the above card is the Sweet Sugarplum, one of the new 2016-2017 In Colors. The flower portions are from the Botanical Builder dies, but a punched flower could easily replace the one I used. I brushed the interior of the flower with Wink of Stella Clear, which gives just the right amount of shimmer. 

The "happy birthday" sentiment is from the Rose Wonder stamp set. It is worth owning for the sentiments alone!

Supply list:

If you haven't seen my most pinned card (to date) on Pinterest using the Swirly Scribbles dies, click the image below to take you to my original post. I thought the wavy looking scribbles made a wonderful flag! 

Please use the hostess code shown in the top right corner when ordering online, unless your order will total $150 before shipping & tax. At that point, you become your own hostess and get all the rewards! Remember, if you choose "no contact" from the demonstrator, I'm unable to see your name or send you a thank you note. 

As always, let me know if you have any questions about the project or the products used. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Artfully Yours,

Kim

2016-2017 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog is LIVE!

Click here to view the 2016-2017 annual catalog. 

The day we've all been waiting for has finally arrived. For me, it's kind of like my birthday and Christmas all rolled in to one fabulous day! I can always barely sleep the night before I can publicly share the new catalog in its entirety.  

If you would like to order through me, you can click here to visit my online store. 

So many things on your wish list that you can't make your mind up? Check this out:

Whether you are thinking about building a business or are a hobby stamper and want to get your products at a discount, Stampin' Up! is a perfect fit for everyone. Many people just join to get all of the products they want anyway at 20-25% off! I LOVE hobby stampers! As my direct down-line, you would also be part of the Stampin' Pretty Pals, a group of stampers that will welcome you and share their stamping projects, tips & tricks with you. 

Get the most from your money now by purchasing the kit (also includes 2 free stamp sets) from me here. 

If you are going to place an order from me instead of purchasing the kit, please use the hostess code shown in the top right corner when ordering online, unless your order will total $150 before shipping & tax. At that point, you become your own hostess and get all the rewards! 

As always, let me know if you have any questions about any projects or products used on my blog. Thanks for visiting!

Artfully Yours,

Kim