Sneak Peek Alert!! New Build-A-Bear Product Line

I can hardly contain my excitement!! I got my sneak peek order from the upcoming Holiday Mini Catalog being released on September 1 and oh how I LOVE IT ALL!! I tried to refrain from ordering everything but I totally could not resist the fun new Build-A-Bear line of stamps!

Aren't these litte guys just too cute?? I made this card with a combination of two new Build-A-Bear stamp sets. The clothes on my new friends and the card background are created with the coordinating Designer Series Paper that goes along with this new line. Isn't that paper pieced dress and matching shoes just too adorable? How about those denim looking shorts?

I'm in love and I know you will be too. September 1 just can't come soon enough!!

One Layer Monochromatic Kind and Caring Thoughts

Kind & Caring Thoughts is quickly becoming one of my favorite hostess sets in the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog. To become the proud owner of this beautiful set, simply host a workshop with order totals of $500 or more.

The Late Night Stampers weekly challenge is to make a monochromatic card. I also happen to be in a swap that requires just one layer. I thought I would combine the two to create this thinking of you card.

Can you tell from my working sheet that I made quite a few of these babies :) I'm also proud to say my fingers are appropriately inky, too!

Both the card stock and ink used is Bermuda Bay. This is a side opening card so the base started out as 4-1/4" x 11". The edge is punched with the Scalloped Edge punch. The opening was done with the Scalloped Oval punch. All edges were sponged with some Bermuda Bay ink.

Using my hand dandy, always useful Stamp-A-Majig, I lined up Thinking Of You on the inside of the card to match with the opening of the Scalloped Oval. Adding a little ...and it's all good, we have a quick and easy card!

Remember, you can click on any picture on my blog to get a larger view. I hope this inspires you to do a little one layer monochromatic stamping of your own!!

Out of the Box

When I was little, I had a Jack-In-The-Box at my grandma's house. I'm pretty sure it had a clown in it. I'd sit and turn it one little note at a time until it would pop open, making me jump every time. I LOVED IT!!

For hosting a minimum qualifying workshop or placing an individual order of $150, This adorable Out of the Box stamp set is yours free! Out of the Box stamp set contains stamps for the box itself, the spring, and several items to pop out including this adorable little flower!

This card is made using Kraft as the base, Tempting Turquoise for the mat, So Saffron as the image base, and a piece of Designer Series Paper from Flock Together to add some fun color. I stamped the box and spring in Chocolate Chip Classic Ink directly onto the So Saffron card stock. The flower is stamped in Tempting Turquoise Classic Ink on a scrap of Whisper White and cut out. After adding a yellow brad from the Fire Circle Rhinestone Brad collection, I mounted it onto the card with a foam Dimensional. The card is tied up with some 1/4" Tempting Turquoise grosgrain ribbon. Finally, the "friend to friend" stamp from Teeny Tiny Wishes was added with Chocolate Chip Classic Ink.

This was a quick and simple card inspired by Kayleen Clements who was inspired by Angela Jones. Isn't sharing grand :)

Christmas In July

Warm Winter Wishes to all of my stampin' blog friends! Well, maybe some warm summer wishes are in order today :) Christmas in July is upon us now and what a wonderful season it is! I've had such a wonderful time creating these holiday cards and it really has me in the holiday spirit! These sweet cards are so fun and easy to make. Join me for a scheduled class or host your own class to get a headstart on your holiday cards. Make 4 of each card with envelopes for just $40! I provide all supplies and adhesive. You just add your creative touch. Email me to set your date!

Scrappin' a Sunny Day

The new Sunny Day Simply Scrappin' Kit is sure to become a fast favorite! Get everything you need to make a variety of projects in this fabulous kit! Every Simply Scrappin' Kit comes with three sheets of exclusive die cute stickers, eight sheets of coordinating textured card stock, and six sheets of Designer Series Paper. All of this is just $19.95 plus tax and shipping!

Join me for a special class where you can turn your Sunny Day Simply Scrappin' Kit into 62 cards! For $40, receive a Sunny Day Simply Scrappin' Kit, scrap map and cutting plan for all 62 cards, and a pack of Whisper White cardstock to use as the base for the cards. Sentiment stamps, Cheep Talk, and various 1/4" grosgrain ribbon will be used to complete these fun and simple cards!

Can't attend the class but still want to create these fun, cards? Order the class by mail! Receive two different 1/4" grosgrain ribbons, the Cheep Talk stamp set, and everything listed above for just $79 (includes tax and shipping!) That is less than $1.25 per card and you'll have left overs!

Click here to send me an email to order this fun kit or get information on an upcoming class!!

It's time to do it!

I have been so blessed to meet an amazing group of stampers and scrappers over the years. I can honestly say, however, the people I've met while being a part of Stampin' UP! are like no others! It's so nice to always have other people around you who enjoy the same things you do!

Can you answer YES to any of these questions?

• I love Stampin' Up! products and supplies!
• I always seem to want it ALL and all at once!
• I enjoy learning new, creative techniques!
• I love a sale! Discounts are great!
• I enjoy meeting new people to craft and create with!
• I could use a little extra income to help my family!

If you can answer YES to just one of these questions, now is the time to join my team!! From July 15 - August 31, a special Mini Starter Kit is available for the incredible low price of $85!! You will receive all of the new In Color Ink Pads, a package of In Color Cardstock, a package of Whisper White Cardstock, "For All You Do" Stamp Set, and all of the business products you need to get rolling as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!

The standard $199 Starter Kit is also available during this period. In addition to the 4 stamp sets, 5 inks, and countless tools and accessories, you will also receive all 6 In Color Ink Pads and an In Color Cardstock pack!!

Think about what kind of Demonstrator you want to be. Do you want to get a great discount to help support your stamp and scrap habit? Do you want to make extra income by hosting a few workshops and classes? Do you want to build a career in a creative industry? Are you not sure? Let's get together for a little coffee and stampin' so you can learn more about how to becoming a demonstrator can help build, benefit and enhance your stamp and scrap hobby.

Ready to join my team? The first 5 people to sign up during this fabulous special will receive a special gift from me - your choice of Designer Series Paper, your choice of Corduroy Buttons, and a 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon!! Simply email me to reserve your spot on my team!!

Just can't wait to sign up? Go to my website and click JOIN NOW. Use the password kellistamps4u and sign up today!!

So hot...so cool!

It reached a whopping 99° in my crazy town today and I swear it had to have been 99% humidity to go along with it! It was definitely an icky sticky day here in Illinois. What a better way to cool off than with a little snow!

I was having a little BLUE inspiration! Snow Swirled is the stamp set that was able to fulfil my chilly dream. The snowflakes are stamped in Brilliant Blue, Bashful Blue, and Bordering Blue. The card base is Brocade Blue. The mat is Brilliant Blue. I tried to incorporate the other three Stampin' UP! blues but just couldn't find any more space :) The sentiment is stamped with Whisper White Craft Ink. To finish it off, I created a "cheater bow" out of the 5/8" Whisper White Satin Ribbon. Remember, you can always click on the image for a larger view!

I think this will make a wonderful addition to my Christmas in July Stamp-A-Stack! Register today through my Meetup site or by emailing me now!