Faux Chalkboard and Starburst (or Sunburst) Technique

Yikes! You know those bladder infections where it hurts to sit down, but it also hurts to stand up...just in a different way? Yeah, that. I've been crawling around since the weekend, but managed to recover enough to hold last night's Technique Tuesday class. Good thing, too, cuz we had FUN :-)

So, what we do at Technique Tuesday Class, is get a little card with instructions on it, and we make a little sample of the technique to practice it. That sample goes on the instruction/idea card, which you keep on a ring that I give you, along with a cover card. Each class, we do two techniques, so you get two cards for your ring--and we also make two full-sized cards at each class (one using each technique). Last night we did the Faux Chalkboard and Starburst/Sunburst (using sponging method) techniques.

Faux Chalkboard Technique and Chalboard Easel Card featuring Chalk Talk Stamp Set

Starburst/Sunburst Technique (sponging) and Smile Card featuring Happy Day Stamp Set

And honestly, you learn more than just two techniques, because I give you non-stop tips and tricks about all the tools, templates and supplies that we use. So, you go home with A LOT of know-how. Like I said, we had a great time, so I'm bummed for you if ya missed it. But, you can join us next time if you RSVP:

Next Technique Tuesday: July 9th at 7pm
Wax Paper Resist and Faux Suede
RSVP HERE no later than July 6th, 2013

~Kimberley Morris Colorado Springs, CO
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Happy Father's Day 2013!

I hope you'll forgive me for not posting the Washi Tape Tutorial I had planned for today--I shifted gears and made a homemade apple pie for my sweetie, who has his own 4 kids, and has also taken on the role of Father for my two :-) Happy Father's Day, Blake...I love you :-D

Yep, that's fer realz, I made it from scratch, all by my lonesome...nom nom nom.

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My Unfavoritest Card Today

Have you ever started a card and never really gotten into it? That's what happened here, I think. The idea seemed good, but the execution just wasn't very sound, and I was too stubborn to start over. (So, there!) It's not horrible, just not what I pictured. I'll revise/revamp it later, but I kinda wanted to post it right now just to show that not every card has to be a perfect masterpiece ;-)

Notice the Washi Tape on the card...that's homemade, and super simple. I'll show you how to do that tomorrow. And the greeting on the card comes from the Sassy Salutations stamp set, which just happens to be on sale for 25% OFF this month (get Sassy Salutations Wood-Mount, or Sassy Salutations Clear-Mount).

Stampin' Supplies: Sassy Salutations stamp set, Quatrefancy Specialty Designer Series Paper, Crumb Cake cardstock, Whisper White cardstock, Pool Party cardstock, Bermuda Bay cardstock & ink pad, Strawberry Slush ink pad, Rhinestone Jewels, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Stampin' Sponge, Tombow Multi Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals.

~Kimberley Morris Colorado Springs, CO
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Father's Day Shirt & Tie Card Tutorial Video

You may recognize this card from my recent 8 Great Cards Class...

I have created a quick video tutorial for you, including the origami tie. If you are viewing this blog post in email, you will need to click on the blog post title above, which should take you to my blog in your browser, where you can view the video :-)

In the video, I referenced a .gif I followed for the origami folding. The instructions are in Japanese, but all you really need are the pictures, anyway. You can find that file HERE.

UPDATE: several readers using AOL and/or Internet Explorer have indicated that they cannot view the above link to the .gif for the origami instruction sheet. If you have any problems, please try Firefox--and let me know if that still does not work for you.

~Kimberley Morris Colorado Springs, CO
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My Digital Studio Printed Card Organization (Sale Ends SOON!)

Just a quick tip for you! Do you struggle with making multiples of cards, and keeping track where you've sent those cards?? I do, and that is one reason I tend to avoid making multiples of my hand stamped cards. Yes, that's more work for me, but I love to create, so it's all good :-) But when I'm using My Digital Studio (get an Instant Download or order the Disc Software) to make cards, it's usually for the express purpose of creating multiples of the same card(s). So, when I received my professionally printed cards back from Stampin' Up!, I was *tickled* to see there was an index card for each design I ordered! It shows a small image of the card design, and how many of that design I ordered.

So, I folded all my cards over and tucked them in a little plastic tray, with the index card in front of each section of its respective card design, and tucked the envelopes in the back. Then, when I take out a card to use, I can jot down who I sent/gave it to, right on the index card!!! Super easy organization, courtesy of Stampin' Up!'s My Digital Studio Professional Print Services.

Another tip: the cards pictured are the 3-1/2" x 5" professionally printed cards. This is the smallest size card the US Postal Service will allow you to mail. When you order professionally printed cards from Stampin' Up!, they send you an envelope with each card--it's included in the printing price. With the escalating cost of postage, you can save yourself a little money by spending less on your card, which in this case means ordering the smallest mailable size :-) Even when they are not on sale, this size card is priced at only 95 cents each...but you can grab them for only 71 cents each, through June 15th!

FYI: click to see the My Digital Studio 25% Off Sale HERE, which ends June 15th at 11:50pm MT. Select digital downloads are on sale, as well as select Professional Print Products. Click for a PDF which shows the Professional Print Product Discounts HERE.

~Kimberley Morris Colorado Springs, CO
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June Paper Pumpkin Deadline: June 10th

Once again, the monthly deadline to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin is upon us! A Paper Pumpkin subscription provides you with a monthly 30-minute craft escape, delivered directly to your door for $19.95 (including shipping)! Occasionally, you may need to provide a little adhesive for the project, whatever you have around the house will do--like a glue stick or some good ol' liquid or paste school glue :-D

The deadline for June is June 10th, 11:59pm MT

Click THIS LINK to JOIN if you are ready to subscribe, or even if you'd
just like to browse the Paper Pumpkin web site to read more about the program.

When you choose me as your Paper Pumpkin demonstrator, you get Fun Bonuses, like: a link to a Free Printable Insert to label a Clear-Mount Stamp Case for Paper Pumpkin stamp storage, qualify for Coronation Gifts and Glass Slipper Surprise Gifts, earn Paper Pumpkin Royalty (Loyalty) Rewards, get Plump Your Pumpkin Exclusive Offers, and get links to Monthly Videos--one to walk through the kit project assembly (like this one), and a second one with instructions for alternate layouts/projects using the kit supplies, and even some of the packaging!

Some Really Important Stuff You Want to Know:
• Everyone's first kit is the Welcome Kit, which includes Clear Mount Block D
• You are NOT billed until your kit ships (on or around 15th)
• Your subscription will auto-renew for your convenience
• You can skip a month, or cancel at ANYTIME*
• Most kits will contain items exclusive to Paper Pumpkin
• Kits will not be previewed--experience the SURPRISE and DELIGHT each month
• Projects types will vary: stuff like cards, 3D items, mini journals, and more
• Each kit includes everything you need: ink, cut & scored items, stamps, etc.
• Available to United States shipping addresses only
*Log in at MyPaperPumpkin.com to make changes prior to each monthly deadline.

Also, if you would like to purchase ONLY the unique JUNE Paper Pumpkin Kit directly from me, the deadline for me to receive your finalized payment is JUNE 10th by 10:00pm MT. The cost is $24.95, which covers the cost of the kit, plus turn-around Priority Mail shipping to your address. This option is designed for my new Paper Pumpkin subscribers who would like to get the Welcome Kit AND a unique kit their first month! However, anyone is welcome to take advantage of this opportunity to get the unique monthly kit without subscribing. If you don't get/have the Welcome Kit, or the Try It Kit, you will need to get Clear Mount Block D or its equivalent, to use the clear-mount stamps in your Paper Pumpkin kit.

These all-inclusive kits (except a bit of adhesive for certain pieces) are GREAT in so many ways, especially as a quick craft with kids or grandkids! (They would make great fundraiser products, too...just sayin'!!!) Because everything is already cut and scored, and many items are self-adhesive, it's super easy to just place-and-stick. I love the portability, and there truly is something magical, about being able to sit down and open a box with all the supplies needed for a project. I hope you'll join me on my Paper Pumpkin adventure!

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8 Great Cards Class - June 2013 (Final Card)

This was the fourth card we made at the June 2013 8 Great Cards Class, you can see the other three cards in THIS POST. The main stamp set on this card is called Clockworks, and is such a super easy stamp set to use, as you can stamp all the clock pieces separately, and even punch out the clock face. I really liked the engraved look of the greetings in the Oh, Hello stamp set with this card. There are two other greetings in the Oh, Hello stamp set you could use on this card, too. One reads "Oh, Hello" and the other reads "You're Invited". So, using the same supplies, you could make this card as an invitation...for a guy's classy birthday party, or even a Steampunk gathering ;-)

A very "Warehouse 13" Clockworks Card...in my opinion, at least!

FYI: This design was inspired by a card I saw on Stampin' Connection, which is a password protected site hosted by Stampin' Up!, which includes a huge gallery/archive of samples, which is ONLY for demonstrators! It's just one of the many perks you can enjoy when you Become a Demonstrator.

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