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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
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
One More Butterfly
Yes, I know the weather is changing and I should be thinking about fall and the pending holidays. And I am. Really! However, my favorite butterfly die set called Butterflies Thinlits Dies is on sale this week for 25% off, so I couldn't resist making this post with a sample using it. All products Stampin' Up! See details below about how to receive a free gift from me with an online purchase by midnight of 9/17/15. (That's tomorrow night, so hurry!)
I used Tip Top Taupe ink to create the watercolor background, then stamped a few of the fern images from the Butterfly Basics stamp set, before stamping the same image with Versamark ink and embossing it with Stampin' Emboss powder in white. The piece of vellum under the butterfly was punched with the Decorative Label punch.
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I hope you enjoyed the project. Order $40 or more (before tax & shipping) online by midnight of 9/17/15 with the hostess code above and I will mail you the Metallics Sequin Assortment embellishments approximately 2 weeks from the above date. These are a must for glamming up your holiday cards and gifts. Please use hostess code listed above on the right column 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! Please keep in mind if you choose "no contact" from the demonstrator, I'm unable to even send you a thank you note for your order or mail you the Metallics Sequin Assortment if your order qualifies.
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
Products used:
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
Saturday, September 5, 2015
Holiday Catalog and Gift With Purchase
The 2015 Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog went live on 9/1/15. However, this is the first chance I have had to blog about it. The catalog is fabulous...filled with wonderful samples and new toys to play with. Tons of bundles are available to save you dollars! Click here to take a look at the catalog or use the link on the right. See details below about how to receive a free gift from me with an online purchase.
My first card (one on the left) was inspired by a piece of artwork I saw on Pinterest. The card on the right was just a natural deviation on the same idea. I just love minimalist canvas art and pin lots of them to go back and drool over. All products Stampin' Up! unless noted. When I saw this one, the texture reminded me of the new Woodland Textured Impressions embossing folder.
Inspiration art:
My cards:
Product list:
I hope you enjoyed the project. Order $40 or more (before tax & shipping) online by 9/12/15 with the hostess code above and I will mail you the Metallics Sequin Assortment embellishments approximately 2 weeks from the above date. These are a must for glamming up your holiday cards and gifts. Please use hostess code listed above on the right column 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! Please keep in mind if you choose "no contact" from the demonstrator, I'm unable to even send you a thank you note for your order or mail you the Metallics Sequin Assortment if your order qualifies.
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
My first card (one on the left) was inspired by a piece of artwork I saw on Pinterest. The card on the right was just a natural deviation on the same idea. I just love minimalist canvas art and pin lots of them to go back and drool over. All products Stampin' Up! unless noted. When I saw this one, the texture reminded me of the new Woodland Textured Impressions embossing folder.
Inspiration art:
My cards:
This look was simple to achieve. I simply masked areas I wanted to emboss on Whisper White cardstock. I tapped Versamark on those areas, them covered that entire area with Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder before heat setting. After the area was cooled, I embossed that piece of cardstock with the Woodland Textured Impressions embossing folder. I adhered the words and the sequins with the new "must have in your stash" Fine Tip Glue Pen. I love the look!
Product list:
I hope you enjoyed the project. Order $40 or more (before tax & shipping) online by 9/12/15 with the hostess code above and I will mail you the Metallics Sequin Assortment embellishments approximately 2 weeks from the above date. These are a must for glamming up your holiday cards and gifts. Please use hostess code listed above on the right column 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! Please keep in mind if you choose "no contact" from the demonstrator, I'm unable to even send you a thank you note for your order or mail you the Metallics Sequin Assortment if your order qualifies.
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
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
So this happened...
No, I didn't fall off of the planet. I simply changed jobs to a completely different field at the ripe old age of 53. The hours of the day that I used to sleep are now my working hours. I never imagined how long it would take to get somewhat used to the daytime sleeping. I just haven't had much time for blogging or even very much time to stamp. However, my sleep patterns are getting better, which will allow for more stamping time!
This post will be a simple one. Both of these cards were made by using the negative image from the larger die in the Stampin' Up! set called Bold Butterfly Framelits. I simply cut the butterfly from a piece of scrap paper and then used the negative image as a type of mask or stencil. After watercoloring the negative image using my Stampin' Up inks and my Aqua Painter on watercolor paper, I filled in with a few random stamped images. The final touches are pretty self explanatory. I love the look and these really took no time at all to make. Please feel free to message me with any questions you may have.
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
This post will be a simple one. Both of these cards were made by using the negative image from the larger die in the Stampin' Up! set called Bold Butterfly Framelits. I simply cut the butterfly from a piece of scrap paper and then used the negative image as a type of mask or stencil. After watercoloring the negative image using my Stampin' Up inks and my Aqua Painter on watercolor paper, I filled in with a few random stamped images. The final touches are pretty self explanatory. I love the look and these really took no time at all to make. Please feel free to message me with any questions you may have.
Check out the new Weekly Deals! Save up to 25% on the items below. There are also still some amazing items on the clearance rack.
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
Monday, June 1, 2015
Watermelon Wonder(ful)
Stampin' Up has hit the sweet spot with the new In Colors available on June 2. This card was made using the color Watermelon Wonder and all products are Stampin' Up!
It’s almost time to say goodbye to retiring products from the 2014–2015 annual catalog. Before we say goodbye to these amazing products, though, we’re giving everyone an opportunity to order retiring products (some of them at discounts prices up to 50 percent off retail) before they’re gone for good. Retiring products will only be available until June 2 (or while supplies last), so be sure to get your orders in early. Shop now!
I hope you enjoyed the project. Please use hostess code DRMXE6NT 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! Please keep in mind if you choose "no contact" from the demonstrator, I'm unable to even send you a thank you note for your order...
Artfully Yours,
Kim
A little tip: use scraps to cut very thin pieces of card stock to use as visual interest on your projects.
I love throwing in a piece of vellum with this type of project. Keep in mind that vellum is perfectly content playing second fiddle to some of the other elements on this card. Can you spot it? I used the Decorative Label punch for my shape, then layered it behind the butterfly.
I just love this look and I hope you do too. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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I hope you enjoyed the project. Please use hostess code DRMXE6NT 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! Please keep in mind if you choose "no contact" from the demonstrator, I'm unable to even send you a thank you note for your order...
Artfully Yours,
Kim
Friday, May 22, 2015
Sneak Peek: Tip Top Taupe
If you knew me well, you would know that neutral colors are in MY wheelhouse, so to speak. With that said, one of the new Stampin' Up! In Colors is going to be one of my all time favorites. Tip Top Taupe. Say it with me...it kind of rolls off the tongue. TIP TOP TAUPE. This is just a little close up of a watercolor technique I did this morning.
After I did a "swoosh" of color with water and ink, I dropped extra course sea salt on to the wet area and let it dry. The salt absorbs some of the ink/water mixture and leaves you with a lovely design.
The leaves are from the Choose Happiness stamp set. The flower is the Pansy Punch. Finished it off with a Neutrals button and some Linen Thread, all Stampin' Up! products.
Artfully Yours,
Kim
After I did a "swoosh" of color with water and ink, I dropped extra course sea salt on to the wet area and let it dry. The salt absorbs some of the ink/water mixture and leaves you with a lovely design.
The leaves are from the Choose Happiness stamp set. The flower is the Pansy Punch. Finished it off with a Neutrals button and some Linen Thread, all Stampin' Up! products.
It’s almost time to say goodbye to retiring products from the 2014–2015 annual catalog. Before we say goodbye to these amazing products, though, we’re giving everyone an opportunity to order retiring products (some of them at discounts prices up to 50 percent off retail) before they’re gone for good. Retiring products will only be available until June 2 (or while supplies last), so be sure to get your orders in early. Shop now!
I hope you enjoyed the project. Please use hostess code TE6ZJN9X 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! Please keep in mind if you choose "no contact" from the demonstrator, I'm unable to even send you a thank you note for your order...That's right, I'm not even able to see your name.
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
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Parting is such sweet sorrow...
This card was made using several of my favorite Stampin' Up! retiring products.
The center layer was cut using the Labels Collection Framelits Dies and the texture on the Blushing Bride background panel was made using the Beautifully Baroque Textured Impressions embossing folder. These are a whopping 50% off right now and you need to get them quick!
Both of the stamp sets used are retiring also. Blooming with Kindness and the Dictionary background stamp. Both have been staples for all kinds of cards. The Dictionary stamp is a great way to add interest to backgrounds or over central images.
Products used:
It’s almost time to say goodbye to retiring products from the 2014–2015 annual catalog. Before we say goodbye to these amazing products, though, we’re giving everyone an opportunity to order retiring products (some of them at discounts prices up to 50 percent off retail) before they’re gone for good. Retiring products will only be available until June 2 (or while supplies last), so be sure to get your orders in early! Shop now! Please use hostess code Q4ZZGBGE when ordering.
Check out the new Weekly Deals! Save up to 25% on the items below. There are also still some amazing items on the clearance rack. Please use hostess code Q4ZZGBGE when ordering.
Follow this link to see how you can receive your first 2 months worth of Paper Pumpkin at 50% off. Please choose me as your demonstrator...I would appreciate it!
I hope you enjoyed the project. Please use hostess code Q4ZZGBGE 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! Please keep in mind if you choose "no contact" from the demonstrator, I'm unable to even send you a thank you note for your order...That's right, I'm not even able to see your name.
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
Monday, May 4, 2015
A Million & One Reasons
Not to get all mushy, but there are so many reasons I love to create art with my stamps & paper crafting supplies from Stampin' Up! So, it was a natural that after over 15 years of being a customer, I finally signed up to be a demonstrator. My one year anniversary of being partnered with the company I love is next month. A little message to Shelli Gardner & Stampin' Up...Fabulous is What You Are!
For this card, I chose to use one of my favorite retiring stamp sets, Million & One. Seriously, look at the wonderful "loopiness" of the font. Either of the sayings would be great on their own, with no other adornment or design. However, I wanted an over the top collage look for this card. All products are Stampin' Up!
See...this stamp set is crazy good. Grab it before it is gone.
I know there are several stamp sets & punches represented here, but this look can be made using much less inventory. I was just having a hard time deciding which stamp set to use that day, so I used several. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Products used:
For this card, I chose to use one of my favorite retiring stamp sets, Million & One. Seriously, look at the wonderful "loopiness" of the font. Either of the sayings would be great on their own, with no other adornment or design. However, I wanted an over the top collage look for this card. All products are Stampin' Up!
See...this stamp set is crazy good. Grab it before it is gone.
Don't let the collage look intimidate you. For this card, I started with a single layer of watercolor paper. I then applied various layers of ink & water using Pacific Point & Tempting Turquoise inks. I just gave the pad a little squeeze while the lid was still closed. After you do that, it gives you a little paint pallet in the lid of each ink pad. Feel free to dry the paper in between adding the colors if you want more definition between colors. After the background had been watercolored, I randomly stamped the flower & leaf images from the Choose Happiness stamp set using the same colors of ink.
I used Staz On black ink to stamp a partial image of the Swallowtail, the words from Million & one and the flower from Choose Happiness on a section of Window Sheet cut to exactly match the size of the watercolored layer, then layered it on top of the background. I only used adhesive under the Jute & the flower embellishment.
There are so many different ways to use the large Swallowtail stamp! It is completely large enough to cover an entire card front.
I added the flower & the White Jute ribbon at the end. The flower is a combination of watercolor paper (for the texture) and Whisper White cardstock punched using the Fun Flower punch. The inside part of the flower was made using watercolor paper and the Stampin' Up! Fringe Scissors. After I fringed a small piece of watercolor paper, I dipped the ends in water & ink. After the piece was dry, I glued it to the center of the flower and added tiny stones from the Rhinestone Basics. I punched the leaves out of scrap of watercolor paper using the Build a Bird punch.
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LAST CHANCE FOR RETIRING PRODUCTS
It’s almost time to say goodbye to
retiring products from the 2014–2015 annual catalog. Before we say goodbye to
these amazing products, though, we’re giving everyone an opportunity to order
retiring products (some of them at discounts prices up to 50 percent off
retail) before they’re gone for good. Retiring products will only be available
until June 2 (or while supplies last), so be sure to get your orders in early!
Shop now!
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Artfully Yours,
Kim