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Sunday, September 26, 2010

Paper Kitty

Just say no to this face...I dare you...I don't think you can:

Get your FREE paper cat pattern HERE.

This is one of the greatest pattern finds ever for me because I just LOVE kitties, and I just LOVE paper crafting! You can decorate it any way you want, but I have to say that using punches is what made this so quick, easy, and adorable to me! No allergies will be invoked by this kitty, and no litter box is necessary (though you could make a cute paper one just for giggles if you are twisted like me). This was my first attempt playing with it, and I was so cuted-out that I had to stop RIGHT NOW and get pictures after just making the face. I can't wait to bling it out with a kitty collar and other accessories. Too fun, and too cute--you could even make your own black paper kitty colony for Halloween!

Stampin' Supplies: Basic Gray card stock & marker, Pink Pirouette card stock & marker, Whisper White card stock, Basic Black card stock & marker, White Unigel pen, 1" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, 5 Petal Flower Punch, Bone Folder, Paper Snips, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, white embroidery thread (non-SU!).

By the way, sorry for being so MIA lately...my 10+ year old computer is on its last leg and is SOOOO slow and it's been a challenge getting anything done with it. I'm getting a new one SOON...I'm so excited!

~Kimberley Morris
Stampin' Up! Independent Demonstrator since 1994
Colorado Springs, CO
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Thursday, September 16, 2010

Stampin' for a Cure in Colorado Springs

It's that time of year again...on October 2nd I'm participating in the Fourth Annual Stampin' for a Cure™ event in Colorado Springs! For the last few years, a local group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators has organized a day of card making--on World Card Making Day--to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen foundation. This will be the second year I have had the privilege of participating. We'll have two sessions to choose from, one from 9am-12pm and another from 1pm-4pm. You can find out more about our event HERE and register to attend [Deadline is September 26th-you should call or email me ASAP to let me know if you are registering after that], or even make a donation to our fund raising if you'd like to help out but can't make it to our local event.

This year we are doing 7 projects, for a $25 registration fee. The demonstrators provide all the supplies for the projects (and some extra pretties for the registrants!) out-of-pocket, as their contribution, so that ALL $25 of each registration is donated to the foundation. There are also silent auction items donated (many of them handmade and/or one-of-a-kind), and all the proceeds from those items go directly to the foundation as well. There's food, door prizes, and even huge grand prize baskets...everyone has a BLAST while helping out a worthy cause, so if you're going to be in town on October 2nd, please think about joining us.

Here is one of the cards from last year, so you can have an idea of the caliber and quality of the projects. Like last year, the majority are Fall and Holiday projects. :

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Tote-ally Cool Tote - FREE!

There's still time for you to get a FREE Greenhouse Gala Craft Tote (pictured above). When you SIGN UP TO BECOME A STAMPIN' UP! DEMONSTRATOR (use my Recruit Auth. Password: newdemonstrator) between September 1 and October 18, 2010 (while supplies last), you will get the Greenhouse Gala Craft Tote ($39.95 value) FREE with your Starter Kit.

The Greenhouse Gala Craft Tote features the following:
• 100% twill nylon exterior; 100% nylon interior
• Dimensions: 15-3/4" x 7-5/8" x 8-7/8"
• Includes attachable shoulder strap for easy transport
• Center section (2-1/4" x 15-3/4") large enough to fit Paper Cutter
• Four divided pockets fit stamp sets and other supplies
• Outside pockets fit extra-large punches perfectly
• Outside flap pockets offer secure spot for accessories
• Back zipper pocket holds up to seven Stampin' Pads
• Organizer pockets at side hold scissors, bone folders, markers, and more
• Raised rubber feet to protect bag bottom and surfaces
*Supplies pictured are not included, but are representative of Starter Kit materials you could carry.

Carry all your Workshop project supplies and tools in one bag! HURRY--act now while supplies last!

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Sweet Sixteen and Never Been Kissed

Aw, man...I must be getting old. My youngest just turned 16 the other day! I wanted to make her a pretty card that was feminine but not frilly or froo-froo, and I think I did okay. I sprayed the whole thing with Shimmer Mist (alcohol with Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint in it) but I'm not sure the "shiny" shows up so well in the picture:

Speaking of pictures, my sweetie sprung for a nice camera for the 16 year old, and she just about squealed with delight. No, I didn't take any photos of her, which is not only ironic considering her gift, but also just plain stupid because I had charged up my camera battery on purpose just for the task. This means I didn't get a picture of the matching bag, either. But, it's important to note that there was a Coldstone Creamery ice cream cake involved, and I think that may have left me a little distracted!

And speaking of distracted, I forgot to take my coupon book to Coldstone Creamery with me, and missed out on the $3 Off coupon for the cake. Wow, what a scatterbrain.

And speaking of coupon books, my daughter is selling them for a fundraiser for DECA, which is a marketing club. If you are interested in thousands of dollars in coupons which can be used at retailers in your area, CLICK HERE by September 7th to purchase one that will benefit my daughter's fundraiser!

Stampin' Supplies: On Your Birthday stamp set, Sweet Swirls wheel (with VersaMark ink), Stampin' Around Handle, Crumb Cake card stock, Baja Breeze card stock, Elegant Lines Embossing Folder, Soft Suede ink, Decorative Label Punch*, Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper*, Double Scallop Edge Punch, Build-A-Brad, Heart to Heart Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Rhinestone Jewels, White Taffeta Ribbon (dyed with Soft Suede ink), Stampin' Sponge, Stampin' Dimensionals.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Gone to the Birds

Can you tell my favorite new stamp set from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog is Aviary? This sample came from an idea a fellow demonstrator displayed at a local meeting:

It is a repurposed preserves jar, you could put a gift in a cello bag and put it in here, or just use it for a classy pen/pencil holder...which would be totally cute next to a coordinating notepad holder! Near the top of the jar there were a few markings embossed in the glass that I wanted to cover. So, I printed out some Marina Mist Designer Series Paper using My Digital Studio and backed that with Marina Mist card stock.

Stampin' Supplies: Aviary stamp set, Artistic Etchings stamp set (for that flourish design on the scalloped circle) My Digital Studio, Marina Mist card stock and ink, Soft Suede marker (omit the very top of the bird cage), Very Vanilla card stock, Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Very Vanilla 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Linen Thread, 1/16" Hole Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, glass jar.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Got Treats Gingerbread Trio

Here we go--I got my pictures taken last night just before it got dark! This trio is made using only the gingerbread man image from the Got Treats stamp set. Compare these projects to the Got Treats Pumpkin Trio...both the projects, and the supplies, are very similar. [Click any picture to see details at full-size]


Got Treats Gingerbread Trio

Stampin' Supplies: Got Treats stamp set, In Color Assortment Stampin' Write markers which includes Poppy Parade, In Color Assortment of card stock including Poppy Parade, Chocolate Chip marker and card stock, Crumb Cake ink pad (or marker if you want) and card stock, Very Vanilla card stock, 1-1/4" Square Punch, 1-3/8" Square Punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Fancy Favor Die, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, staples (for the handle, or you could use brads if you want).

And I have to share a picture of my awesome kitty cat...he just turned 11 last month, but he is still super playful. He came outside with me while I was taking pictures, and he pretended to be a big panther waiting in the grass to pounce. Really, he's just a big softie, he likes to play catch and fetch with pine cones. His name is Sneakers, so this is a picture of Sneakers, sneaking!

Sneakers...sneaking. (click image to see full-size)

Monday, August 16, 2010

You Just Keep Me Hangin' On...

I'm not trying to keep you hanging on purposefully, today just didn't shape up as I'd hoped for the next installment of my Got Treats creations. Remember how I told you I wasn't sure I'd be able to get a good picture of my projects outside today? Well, I wasn't. But I have a single card I made last night that I can photograph okay inside, so here it is:

Do you recognize the bandage? It's the new Petal Card Punch, with two of the rounded tabs cut off, punched out of Crumb Cake card stock. All the dots came from a stamp set called Extreme Elements. The dark dots are Soft Suede ink and the light dots in the background are done in Very Vanilla Craft ink. The letters and the number symbols (little cross hatch thingies) are from the Go Go Boots Alphabet die, and have been cut out of Poppy Parade card stock. The back layer of card stock is Chocolate Chip.

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