Fresh Inspiration

This card was kreated using last weeks Splitcoast Card Sketch (SC191). I inked up the 'vine' from Fresh Cuts set in Versa Mark and stamped it onto Not Quite Navy. Baja Breeze was stamped on twice, vertically, with the background stamp from Fresh Cuts in Not Quite Navy ink. Each piece was distressed along the top edge with a very important tool, my fingernail :) The Not Quite Navy piece was also distressed down the middle of the card. Both pieces were mounted on a 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 Whisper White card base. Layered on top, again, distressed Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze, and my 'vine' images inked in Not Quite Navy and Baja Breeze on Whisper White. The sentiment, from Sincere Salutations, is inked in Not Quite Navy craft ink and heat embossed with Clear Embossing Powder. TIP: The easiest way to emboss is to use either Craft Ink, or VersaMark to enable the powder to stick prior to using your heating tool. The sentiment panel is finished off with a small White Grosgrain Ribbon. I'm sending this to a male colleague of my hubby's whose sister just passed. I'm hoping this passes in the masculine department - although I am sending it to he AND his wife, so I'm probably safe. Let me know your thoughts. And if you need inspiration, try out the sketch!
For now, go kreate
Kim

I'll be going away for the next few days with my family for our last summer hooray and for my hubby and I to celebrate our upcoming anniversary. I have pre-posted a fun project for you on Friday (as long as there is no glitch and it posts properly - unfortunately I won't have access to a computer) I'll be receiving my goodies from the New catty the end of this week, so hopefully upon my return I'll have some time to stamp and bring you something new next week :)

Great News

I have some great news!!! We got a sneak peek into our upcoming catalog today... do you want to hear some FABULOUS news? All NEW stamp sets will be die-cut in the upcoming catalog to be released Aug 11th. Isn't that great?!! No more taking the time to cut out all your images - just pop 'em out of the die-cut and mount them on your wood. Woo-Hoo!!
Also wanted to make you aware of a great discount going on. All Hodgepodge Hardware (pg 188 of Spring Summer Catalog) is 25% off = $20.96. This is a great accessory set with approx 138 pieces of hardware, plus 100 matching brads. This kit is normally $27.95, so you are getting a great value!!
And you can get any of these 3 finishes -
Aged Cooper(105532)
Antique Brass(105531)
Pewter(105515)
but its only while supplies last - don't miss out!
Today is also the release of the new product line Decor Elements. Don't forget to check it out on the right side of my blog. Click on the Decor Elements picture and you will be able to view the brochure.


I haven't had much time to stamp lately and today was no different. But when I went to my desk, there lay some scraps that looked like they wanted to be together - even the ribbon was slightly unrolled and close by. So, go with it. A while back I had taken my Fresh Cuts background stamp and inked it in VersaMark onto Basic Black and then used my heat gun and White Embossing Powder to finish it off. I put it aside and never did anything with it. Well, as it sat next to a scrap of Basic Grey I figured why not. I layered 2 non-SU organza ribbons, black and white, and placed them over the Basic Grey and then adhered my white embossed Fresh Cuts piece on top. Took both layers and placed them on a folded 4x4 Whisper White card. Even though one step was already done, this was definitely an under 15 minute card to make.

For now, go kreate
Kim

Sneak Peak

Starting today, during the month of June you have the opportunity to purchase a brand new set that will be out in the new Fall-Winter catalog (to be released in August). You can purchase the new Fresh Cuts Stamp Set for $21.95 and get the coordinating die cut cards (15- 4x4 note cards and envelopes) for $5 or if paying separately, the die cut cards will be $8.95. Go for the bundle :) Did I mention the new Fresh Cuts stamp set is also die-cut!! WooHoo, no need to cut out your stamps - pop it out and place on your wood block and you are ready to go!!! And if you host a party in June, you get this bundle for FREE. How 'bout that for an even sweeter deal! For more details, click here

Here is my example using the new stamp set with coordinating die cut card. Colors used: Real Red and More Mustard cardstock and Always Artichoke Ink
Also, check out our new bundle in our eScape promotion. The entire month of June is breaking free from the 'e'! Stampin' Up! has designated June 25, 2008 as eScape day--a day to put away your cell phones and laptops and focus on reconnecting with your "wireless network." The idea is to reconnect with loved ones through a handmade card. It's a great Bundle with products at 25 percent off, including a few of the essentials to create your own cards! Check it out! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Click on the link to the right.

For now, go kreate
Kim