My Happy Stamping Place

Pink ice cream

What's your favorite flavor of ice cream?  With the new Sweet Ice cream bundle you can make any flavor(or color) of ice cream you want!  I'm not eating sugar these days so making ice cream cards is the closest I will come to that.  But what a cute set!!!

I wanted the chance to use petal pink so that dictated the rest of my card.  The sprinkles add just the right touch of color and dimension.  Did you know the sprinkles are in Stampin' Up! colors?  How fun is that?  The colors are Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, Purple Posy and Terracotta Tile.  And to complete the color coordination the designer series paper in this suite have those colors in it as well!  This is one of the things I so love about Stampin' Up!  The color coordination of products can't be beat!

I forgot to order the designer series paper on my first order from the spring catalog.  So I was looking around for a designer series paper with the colors I wanted and couldn't find one I had.  Whenever I want a background in a color I don't have already I look to my background stamps or more often the Best Plaid builder dies.  They are one of my faves! Here's the card:

I've been busy making other ice cream cards and I got in the pack of designer series paper that coordinates with the set so there will be many more ice cream cards to come!  All of the supplies for the card can be ordered on my website.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Kathleen

tams# 55355

Product List

Best Plaid Builder Dies

[152720]

$44.00

Sweet Ice Cream Bundle

[156244]

$31.50

Stitched Shapes Dies

[152323]

$30.00

Ice Cream Corner Sprinkles

[154568]

$6.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

[147108]

$7.50

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[147116]

$7.50

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[147115]

$7.50

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[147101]

$7.50

Petal Pink 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Organdy Striped Ribbon

[149441]

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Double Oval Punch

[154242]

$18.00

Out of this World

I held a virtual Stampin' Up! Open House in June.  I sent out packets of supplies to my regular customers so that they could make this card along with me during the video.  You can see the video here.  

The real star of this show is the World Map dies.  They made this card come together easily.  Here is the card we made:

All of the supplies used are listed below.  You can order all of the supplies on my website. Please use host code WHQSM23F at checkout.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Kathleen

 

tams# 47709

Product List

World Of Good Specialty Designer Series Paper

[152491]

$15.00

Beautiful World Bundle (English)

[154091]

$48.50

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

$8.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Cinnamon Cider 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153078]

$8.75

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$8.75

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$7.50

Tasteful Labels Dies

[152886]

$31.00

Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder

[153200]

$10.00

Pretty Poppies

When I was at the Stampin' Up! demonstrator event last November they were previewing product from the Spring mini catalog.  Poppies were prevalent.  I couldn't wait to get my hands on all of the products in this bundle!  There are a lot of coordinating products in this suite.  This is a pretty simple card with a sampling of those products.  A few things I want to point out about this bundle:  There are 2 of the leaves dies so you cut out more than one leaf at a time.  Genius!  The colored image is meant to be stamped inside the outlined flower image but it is not an exact line up match.  If you are a perfectionist and this drives you crazy don't use it in this way.  Instead color in the outlined image with Stampin' Write markers, blender pens and ink pads, aquapainters and ink, or my favorite, Stampin' blends!  There is also a couple of stamps that are meant to add texture to the flower and leaves.  Don't overlook these stamps.  They add some nice depth to your image. Here is the card:

All of the supplies used are below.  Supplies can be ordered on my website.  What kind of beautiful cards can you come up with with this set?

Thanks for stopping by today!

Kathleen

 

 

tams# 42350

Product List

Painted Poppies Bundle

[153827]

$52.00

Peaceful Moments Cling Stamp Set (English)

[151595]

$21.00

Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143704]

$9.00

Poppy Parade 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Textured Weave Ribbon

[147813]

$7.50

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

[151690]

$32.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$5.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

$9.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

$8.75

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

[147050]

$7.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Hey Lady!

Several times a year I like to participate in a card swap with some fellow demonstrators in my group.  We did a swap for the Sale-a-bration and Occasions catalog.  The stamp set I chose to use was Little Ladybug.  This is a stamp set you can only earn by hosting(or purchasing!) a party with sales of at least $450.  You will get this stamp for FREE with that qualifying party as well as all of the regular hostess benefits.  As demonstrators we could pre-purchase this stamp set without the qualify order.  Just another perk of being a demonstrator! :)

Here is my card:

 

All supplies are listed below.  You can order all items(except for the ladybug stamp) from my website.  If you want to host a party, book party, or purchase the amount all on your own you will get this lovely stamp set.  Contact me at [email protected] with any questions.

 

 

tams# 40542

Product List

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[141416]

$8.75

Little Ladybug Host Cling Stamp Set (English)

[152384]

$23.00

From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper

[151189]

$14.50

From My Heart Faceted Gems

[151154]

$6.00

Real Red Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147935]

$9.00

Ivory Stampin' Blends Marker

[144606]

$4.50

Layering Circles Dies

[141705]

$35.00

Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[147906]

$10.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$8.75

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

 

 

Quick Gingerbread card

I wanted to make a quick card with the new Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies.  I just got it on Tuesday and couldn't wait to see what it looks like. You get circles, ovals and squares.  It adds a nice finishing touch with little effort.  My favorite!  Here's a quick look at a card I put together in about 15 minutes.

 

tams# 10029

Product List

Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper

[141981]

$11.00

Candy Cane Lane Designer Washi Tape

[141985]

$8.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[120953]

$8.00

Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad

[101731]

$8.00

Swirly Bird Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141749]

$25.00

Cookie Cutter Christmas Photopolymer Bundle

[143493]

$35.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

[145372]

$30.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad

[126979]

$6.50

Duet Banner Punch

[141483]

$18.00

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

 

You can order your own too!  You can see the order information above.  You can go to my website and order yours.  Remember there are stamp sets that are on sale in November too!  These are stamps that coordinate well with the new Stitched Shapes framelits.

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Kathleen

 

 

New cards and a stamping class!

Hellooooo?  Anybody out there?  I wouldn't blame you if you weren't.  It's been waaaaaay too long since I have posted anything.  My craft room is done!  Pretty much.  There are a couple of last few tiny things my husband needs to finish.  I have moved all of my stuff in.  Pretty much.  I'm waiting on Doug to finish those last few things and then I will take pictures of my new room and post them.

Two years ago I moved from Minnesota to the Austin, Texas area with my husband, Doug, and our two teenage sons, Nick and Sam.  Our daughter, Rebecca, stayed in Minnesota where she was attending college at University of Minnesota, Morris. A lot has happened since then!  Rebecca graduated from college and got her first job as a 3rd grade teacher in a tiny town called Murdock, Minnesota.  There are 3 towns that combine students for school called KMS. 

Our son, Nick, graduated from High School here in Texas.  He will be starting school back in Minnesota at St. Cloud State in a couple of weeks.  It will be just Doug, our son, Sam, and I in Texas.  While that will be tough, at least Rebecca and Nick will be living just over an hour away from each other.

So it's hot here in Texas in the Summer.  No secret there.  It is pretty much 100 degrees everyday. I have been spending a lot of time in the pool.  As I was floating in the pool the other day I kept seeing our back wooden fence with some hanging flower baskets next to them.  That inspired me to make a card!  I tried out two different versions.

The first one is with the Flower Patch stamp set.

 

Here are the list of supplies I used:

 

tams# 8446

Product List

Tip Top Taupe 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138336]

$8.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[126974]

$6.50

Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[115316]

$8.00

Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad*

[115658]

$5.95

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[131173]

$6.50

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131199]

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100702]

$8.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[126953]

$6.50

Hardwood Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[133032]

$20.00

Flower Patch Photopolymer Bundle

[136788]

$43.25

Brights Candy Dots

[130931]

$6.00

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

 

That was actually my second version of the card.  The first one was the first version I envisioned while floating in the pool.  This one uses Swirly Bird stamp set and the Swirly Scribbles Thinlit dies.

Here are the supplies used on this card:

 

 

tams# 8447

Product List

Tip Top Taupe 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138336]

$8.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[126974]

$6.50

Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[115316]

$8.00

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100702]

$8.00

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[126953]

$6.50

Swirly Bird Photopolymer Bundle

[142353]

$46.75

Hardwood Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[133032]

$20.00

Teeny Tiny Wishes Wood Stamp Set

[128748]

$37.00

Classic Label Punch

[141491]

$18.00

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

 

Which one do you like better?  I think I like the Flower Patch version best. 

 

You can order all supplies on my Stampin' Up! website here: http://myhappystampingplace.stampinup.net

 

I'm coming to Minnesota in August and will be teaching a class at my friend, Paula's house in Savage.  If you will be in the area on Wednesday, August 17, I would love for you to join us!

Details:

Date: August 17

Time: 7:00 pm

Place: Paula's house in Savage - 5169 West 139th St, Savage, MN 55378

Price: $15.

I'm still figuring out the projects but I promise you will love them!  If you are interested in coming to the class please RSVP to me at [email protected].  You can mail me a check or I can send you a Paypal invoice.  I hope to see many of you there!

Now that I'm in my craft room I have been bit by the stamping bug again.  Stay tuned for more projects!

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Kathleen

Owl Birthday

The Holiday catalog goes live on September 1.  Just a few short days away!  Do you want another sneak peek from this catalog?  Of course you do!  I haven't gotten around to making holiday cards with the sets yet.  Instead I have been working on birthday cards using Christmas and Halloween sets.  There is a darling owl in the new stamp set, Howl-o-ween Treat.  We all know owls can be used for much more than Halloween.  Here is a card with that owl and a birthday theme.

I actually combined 3 stamp sets to make this.  You can see them listed below.  I just used the designer paper as my guide for the color scheme.  I love how this makes a card come together and color coordinate beautifully! And there is a framelit set that cuts out that owl with your Big Shot and the rest of the stamp set as well!  Love it!!! 

You can order all products below starting September 1.  Didn't get a Holiday catalog?  Just e-mail me at [email protected] and I will be happy to mail one out to you.

 

tams# 4120

Product List

Howl-O-Ween Treat Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[139690]

$20.00

Your Presents Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[139806]

$19.00

Amazing Birthday Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[134228]

$21.00

Boo To You Framelits Dies

[139663]

$25.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$8.50

Cherry On Top Designer Series Paper Stack

[138443]

$8.00

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[122924]

$7.00

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131197]

$7.00

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131199]

$7.00

Watermelon Wonder 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138334]

$7.00

Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad

[126979]

$6.50

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

[131171]

$6.50

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[131173]

$6.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Circles Collection Framelits Die

[130911]

$27.00

Deco Labels Framelits Die

[130102]

$25.00

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack

[133787]

$17.00

Decorative Label Punch

[120907]

$18.00

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

 

My sons started their first days of 10th and 12th grade this past Tuesday.  My daughter starts her senior year of college on Monday.  I have two seniors!  She will be student teaching this year starting Monday.  She seems to really be liking the elementary education field.  I know this year will fly by for her!

 

I just want to leave you with some photos of my boys on their first day of school.  You can just see the UNexcitement!  LOL!

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Kathleen

 

Happy Birthday Penguin

Hi, I'm back!  I've received some new stamping toys from the upcoming Holiday catalog and I finally got a little time to play with them.  I wanted to use one of the cute new Christmas stamp sets I got but wasn't quite ready to do Christmas yet.  So I combined the cute penguin in this set with the balloon from the Celebrate Today stamp set for a quick and easy birthday card.

 You can click on any of the links below to order, except for the Snow Place bundle.  That is in the Holiday catalog and becomes available for order on September 1.

tams# 4016

Product List

Snow Place Photopolymer Bundle

[140844]

$45.00

Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine

[123125]

$3.00

Celebrate Today Photopolymer Bundle

[138869]

$36.50

Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131203]

$7.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$8.50

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[126949]

$6.50

Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[133739]

$7.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

[140931]

$7.00

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

 

I'll be making Christmas cards with this set real soon.  Maybe sooner than you would like but a girl has to play with new stuff!  I have fun new Halloween stuff too.  Is it too early for you for that?  Well, I may do the same thing with some of my Halloween and make it into birthday or baby or some other occasion first.

We are in the last minute back to school stuff mode in our house right now.  I took both boys to the dentist this week and Nick has a cavity.  Boo!  Luckily, I was able to sneak in another appointment to get that taken care of before school starts.  They both get physicals the day before school starts.  Talk about cutting it close!  School starts Tuesday, August 25 here.  I know some kids have started back to school already.  Yikes!

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Kathleen

Stampin' Up! Convention 2015

I'm back from the Stampin' Up! Convention.  I had a blast and learned so much.  I have a lot to share with you so I will spread it out over several posts.  The Convention started out a little slow but picked up steam the 2nd day and quickly became the fun and information packed event I have come to know and love!

Here is a picture of the stage.  They always do a fabulous job on this design!

I had two ladies I met in Texas adopt me in their group and I roomed and hung out with them at convention.  Thanks to Melanie and Charlotte for inviting me to convention!  I made them roommate gifts to show my appreciation. 

We all get the same bag from Stampin' Up! when we check in.  I thought it would be helpful for us all to have our own unique bag tag to identify our bags from the rest.

These are mint containers I decorated with the Flower Patch stamp set, item#134207, $26.00 and the coordinating Flower Fair Framelits, item#133731, $25.00.  You can bundle them together and save 15%! Just use item#136788, $43.25 for both.

EOS lipbalm is the middle of the flower.  I used the Floral Frames Collection Framelits for the flowers, item#127012, $27.00.  I used the leaf from the Flower Fair framelits from above.  Attach with glue dots to a fun striped straw, emboss the flower with one of your embossing folders and you have this fun and easy project!

Here are their gifts all together.  I color coordinated the ink and cardstock so they all went together as a set.  I used Soft Sky, So Saffron and Watermelon Wonder inks and cardstock.  I used Old Olive for the leaves.

All products can be ordered on my Stampin' Up! website here.

I will be back with lots more to share, including my other swap cards.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Kathleen

 

Beautiful Butterfly

I went to my friend, Melanie's, stamp class in February.  First I drove to her house by mistake and then I drove over to the place where it was really being held.  I arrived late but made most of the cards still.  This one I took the pieces home and arranged them differently.  I love how the butterfly looks cut out in designer paper.  The die does all of the work on this card.  The butterfly is really the focal point.  Colors are Crumb Cake for the base, Lost Lagoon for the embossed panel, and Very Vanilla and Strawberry Slush for the greeting.

 

My daughter is visiting us here in Texas this week for her Spring Break.  Unfortunately it is supposed to be raining or cloudy all week.  She and I are going to Corpus Christie today until tomorrow.  It won't be great beach weather but we are going to make the most of it.  It turns out temperatures won't be much warmer in Texas than they are in Minnesota this week.  I was hoping to have some nice sunny weather for her. Of course we will have that next week once she flies back to Minnesota!

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

Kathleen