Stampin Up Holiday Catalog, 16 Card Mega Class, In person or Online, Handmade for the Holidays, Cozy Christmas, Cup of Cheer, Peaceful Pines and Flurry of Wishes

Join us, the Stampers With HeART Team, on August 30th and make 16 BRAND NEW different cards using stamp sets and supplies from the 2015 Stampin' Up holiday catalog and get to play with the new goodies!

Only 2 day's left to reserve your packets!  I have 48 packets ready to go!  They are both in person and Online.  Registration will close on Wednesday or when I reach 48 packets sold.  Don't miss getting your 16 different projects class, all ready to go!

Register Now! 

Demonstrators ~ the 16 cards are broken down into 4 distinct classes that you can offer for the next 4 months.  Get prepared for back to school, and have your holiday card ideas all worked out for you!  

Be the FIRST to see the new gorgeous papers, NEW Christmas Tree framelits, and punches in person! This registration will close down Wednesday 8/26 at midnight! I will need a day or two to get the pillow gifts made. 

IN PERSON CLASS OPTIONS: Everyone makes 16 Full Size Cards with Envelopes. Demonstrators may choose to make baggie books with toppers instead Everyone receives two full embellishments, you keep the extras. The Raffles, and door prizes will be AMAZING!!

Every person will also receive a small pillow gift. For the in person event, please bring adhesive and a refill to be safe and a covered bottle of water/coffee to drink.

Here is one of the designs, that is super sparkly in person.  My minion approves for sure!  :) 

I will have adhesive for sale as well if you need it. I'll have some snacks. However, the attached pub opens at 5PM for dinner. I plan to head to Longhorn Steak House next door and hang out afterwards if you'd like to have dinner together.

NEW TO GO CLASS OPTIONS: 16 packets, with directions mailed to your door for $51 (includes $6 for shipping) Plus the PDF tutorial.

Just like the in person class, all the paper has been cut, embossed, die-cut and put into individual envelopes for you. All the bows have been tied, knots will come off the full roll of gold ribbon you will receive with your packet.  You also receive a full package of matching foil doilies and a pillow gift from me.  This is a huge value to anyone taking the packet to go!

PDF Tutorial Only: $20

To assemble these projects at home as shown, you will need 4 stamp sets.  (available for ordering September 1st ~ or for preorder for demonstrators right now.

Stamps: 139728 Peaceful Pines, Cozy Christmas Stamp Set (139776 wood or 139779 clear), Cup of Cheer (139762 Wood or 139765 Clear)

BUNDLE: 140868 Flurry of Wishes stamp set and matching punch

Ink Pads: Momento Ink Pad Tuxedo Black, Real Red, Smokey Slate, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Night of Navy

Markers: Real Red, Delightful Dijon, Cherry Cobbler, and Mossy Meadow.

Punches and tools:  2 1/2" circle punch, Medallion Punch, Blender pen

Everyone will recieve PDF documents of all 16 cards with photos and directions (great for your own use, or to print and use for classes).

Demonstrators, you may give one of the 4 documents to give to customers with any $50 order.
(directions and packets to go will be mailed  and emailed to you by September 7th).

Click here to register now!

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9/11 Christmas Collectibles Bundle, Season Of Style Washi, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Modern Label Punch, Circle Framelits, hump day

Good Afternoon Friends!

Before I get started today, on a personal note I just want to take a moment to remember those who serve our country.  For all the hero's from 9/11 and everywhere every day.  It's really hard not to think about what happened 12 years ago today.  Also, for all the people who had to live without their family members.  Sending Love and Prayers for your comfort. 

On a lighter note, it's a SMOKIN hot day here up in the mid to upper 90's!  When in New England, if you don't like the weather, wait a minute!  I'm a rebel, so I thought I'd share with you this AWESOME, Season of Style Washi Tape Christmas Card. 

This card has a few products, so I'm going to start with a linked up shopping list for easier shopping in my store:
Stamps: Christmas Collectibles Bundle (ornament punch shown included), Teeny Tiny Wishes
Ink: Old Olive Ink Pad
Paper: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler
Embossing Folder: Stylish Stripes
Accessories: Season of Style Washi Tape, Circles Collection Framelits, 1/8" Old Olive Ribbon, Modern Label Punch (sentiment),

Here are all the details about the card. 

First of all, the Very Vanilla panel with Season of Style Washi Tape was cut to 4 1/4" x 3 1/4".  Then, I just started covering the panel with the Washi Tape.  It's so easy to use, when I go to the end of each line, I could rip it right off and have it be ready for the next one. I didn't need to use scissors to get it to tear. 

Next, I tried a really large Circle punch, but NOPE!  The punch was no match for the Washi, so I pulled out my Circles Collection Framelits  to try cutting with that, and wallah, it worked like a champ.  I used the 3rd one in from the smallest. 

So... you see layer 2 is very vanilla?  Well, I saved on some paper.  I stamped my "Merry Christmas" and my ornament on the very vanilla layer and punched it out.  I attached that layer to my base ~ holes and all.. Wicked Cool Stuff.  So I didn't actually require more paper or scraps.  :) 

What day is it??? Can I get a Whoop Whoop??  The silly camel is my favorite commercial, I digress.

After I stamped and punched my two items, I sponged the Merry Christmas with the same Old Olive Ink.  I love that our goodies are set up to match. 

I tied a bow and attached that to my ornament with a glue dot and added three Rhinestone Self Adhesive embellishments. 
Those are a steal/deal at $4.95 for 150 plus 3 strips! 

So finally how about some Measurements:
Base: Crumb Cake 8 1/2 x 5 1/2", scored and folded in half at 4 1/4"
Layer 2: Very Vanilla 5 1/4" x 4 (note, i used this layer for the punched shapes on top too)
Layer 3: Cherry Cobbler 5 1/8 x 3 7/8", embossed with the Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder
Layer 4: Very Vanilla 4 1/4 x 3 1/4"

So you may be wondering what I did with the cut out of the center circle?  Oh, I made another cute card with that!  Tune in tomorrow to see the other half of what we did!!  That's my little bit of inspiration for today.  Thanks for stopping by! 

Love,

Selene Kempton

Creative Coach
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9/9 Stampin' Up! Special Season Christmas Card

Good Evening Friends,

My post is a little late today.  On a personal note, the first full week of school was last week, but I have a feeling that this week is going to be a little more intense for my 3rd grader who is quickly realizing that everything that you want to do well is going to take a little bit of elbow grease.  Today is her first day back to dance, she's taking 4 classes this year.  I'm praying that it's not too much for her to handle and tackle her studies too. She has good study habits when she chooses to apply herself. 

Some day's it's hard for all of us to find that get up and go!  So now, I get a few moments to myself and the opportunity to share today's stamping inspiration with you. 

In the spirit of "old school hard work" I thought I'd share this gorgeous, vintage feeling card.  Although the chevron ribbon updates it a little, wouldn't you say? 

Super clean and simple, here are some measurements:
Base layer: Crumb Cake Card Stock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored and folded in half at 4 1/4"
Layer 2: Crumb Cake Card Stock 5 1/4" x 4" (same color, but sponged with Chocolate chip ink)
Layer 3: 6" piece of Chocolate chip Chevron Ribbon
Layer 4: Chocolate Chip 4 1/4" x 2 1/4"
Layer 5: Whisper white 4 1/8" x 2 1/8"

The beautiful Christmas Tree comes from the Special Season Stamp Set, and was inked with artichoke and chocolate chip markers.  To make it easy, I stamped the sentiment (same stamp set) from the chocolate chip ink pad.  Here's a peek at this gorgeous Special Season Stamp Set.

I added 2-way glue to the areas that I wanted to catch some glitter, then added dazzling diamonds to the old school lamps that are on this pretty tree. 

So, I had a few people ask about ordering from my blog and on my site.  When you hover and click on any of the products above, it will transport you to my stampin up store.  I try and make it easy for those who want to order to be just a click away.  Thanks to all of you who have chosen me to be your Stampin' Up demonstrator, for those who visit daily, and for everyone who leaves me a little encouragement (comments).  You inspire me to keep posting, so thank you!!  I am very grateful to you all.

That's my little bit of inspiration for today.  Thanks for visiting!

Love,

Selene Kempton

Creative Coach
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9/8 Simply Sunday, Merry Little Christmas Simply Created Card Kits from Stampin Up!

Good Afternoon Friends!

I hope you're having a Super Sunday!  We are here watching the Patriots and I thought I'd pop in for today's inspiration.  So for Simply Sunday, I thought, It doesn't get any easier than this AWESOME little kit!  

This AWESOME card kit comes with enough supplies to make 8 cute Christmas cards and envelopes, with the precut, pre-done envelope liners, yeah buddy!  (ink and adhesive is sold separately).  I used a Cherry Cobbler and Gumball Green Marker to ink up the stamp, then stuck it together!    I made up all 8 cards in one kit and it took me about a half hour total! 

It comes with 8 of everything you see here, including the cute envelope liners!   Talk about Simple!  The kits are $9.95 each.  It is also available as a BUNDLE to include the stamp Set! 

Here's the clear mount link to the bundle which is only $17.95!  Once you have the stamp set, you'd just need the kits to make up the extra cards.  So easy!  Thank you Stampin' Up! 

If you don't already have one, you'd need a "d" block for the stamp set. 

Here's a photo of the bundle.  There are 3 different stamps in the set.  The flourish, the sentiment and the pretty border.  

Well, that's my little bit of inspiration to share today.  It's a glorious day outside!  I hope you had some time to enjoy it!  Until tomorrow! 

Thank you for stopping by!

Love,

Selene Kempton

Creative Coach
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9/6 Joy To the World and Festive Flurry Framelits, Sparkly Snowflake card with Silver Glimmer Paper.

Good Afternoon Friends!  

It's thank you card day!  I actually try and send a card every single time someone orders from me and with the stamp camps and classes I've held this week. I was in need of some thank you's.  

This card actually goes together in just a few minutes! and has a pretty sort list of supplies.  

How about if I start with some measurements.  This one is very basic.

Base Layer: Whisper white 8 1/2 x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4

Layer 2: Whisper white 5 1/4 x 4

Layer 3: Silver Glimmer paper cut to 4 x 4, then I used the smallest and largest snowflakes from the the Festive Flurry Framelits to cut my "holey" snowflake.   when it came time to cut, I just put the two framlits on the one die and cut both snowflakes at the same time.  I used the extra inside piece to make another card.. (maybe I'll show you that one tomorrow.  

Here's a close up of the Beautiful Center of the card.  It's so stunning in person, I'm not sure the photo does it justice here. 

I used my heat tool on setting one to dry the Silver Ink because it stays a little tacky, before debossing the layer 2 with the snowflake embossing folder.  I used glue dots to attach the Frosted Finishes Embellishments in the middle of the snowflake.  They are awesome in real life!!

Here's a supply list if you need it.
Stamps: Joy to the world stamp set,
Ink: Silver Ink Pad
Paper: Whisper white, Silver Glimmer paper
Accessories: the Festive Flurry Clear Mount Bundle, Silver Ribbon 1/8", Frosted Finishes Embellishments


That's my little bit of inspiration to share with you today!  I hope you have a wonderful weekend!  The weather here is starting to feel like fall, so maybe we will hit the orchard to grab some fresh apples!  I love this time of year! 

Love,

Selene Kempton

Creative Coach
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9/5 All Bundled Up with the Festive Flurry Clear Mount Bundle

Good Afternoon Friends!

I'd like to share a little bit of inspiration for you from my classes today using the Festive Flurry Clear Mount Stamp Set!  We made this stunner at heat and stick stamp camp this morning!  
I have one more session tonight at 6:30 if you're interested in coming.  Here's the link to sign up.

This class is so much fun and by the end you'll sparkle!  Just $15 for 4 cards (waived with a minimum order, of course).  I think this card was the easiest, and most impressive of the bunch.  

We used heat and stick with silver glitter, on top of the silver foil sheet paper.  Pair that up with some soft sky cardstock, add a little ribbon, and you're all glittered up! 

Base layer: Soft Sky 5 1/2 x 8 1/2", scored and folded in half at 4 1/4"

Layer 2: Whisper white 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"

Layer 3: Silver Foil Sheet cut to 5 x 3 3/4"

Layer 4: 5" Soft Sky Seam Binding

Layer 5: 5" silver ribbon (both applied with two glue dots to the back)

Layer 6 & 7: Same ribbons tied in a bow using my friend Lee Conrey's bow maker.  

Stamps: Festive Flurry Clear Mount Bundle

Ink: Versamark Ink Pad

Paper, Silver Foil Sheets, Whisper white, Soft Sky

Accessories:  1/8" Silver ribbon, Soft Sky Seam Binding Ribbon, heat and stick powder, Silver Glitter, Heat tool

Love, 

Selene Kempton

Creative Coach
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9/3 Christmas Messages, SPA night!

Good Morning Friends!

I hope you had a wonderful long weekend.  We went camping in the gorgeous white mountains of New Hampshire.  On Saturday, we got to spend time with family on lake Winisquam, and Sunday we ran over to the Lancaster Fair.  What a fun weekend!  

So I'm back in the studio getting ready for this weeks stamp camp and scrapbooking classes.   Today, I'd like to share a class I'm holding here in 10 days.  There are only 7 spots left, and I've lovingly termed the class Spa night!

After you create the GORGEOUS, over-the-top cards, is when the real pampering begins!  I have arranged for a special guest, Beth Ellen Reid, Mary Kay Consultant to pamper you after with the most AWESOME satin hands treatment you've ever received!  

What to Bring:

• You will need your own adhesive (available for purchase here)
• You will also need a Glue gun with extra glue sticks for making your projects

There is also limited space in this class, sorry, first come, first served!  Sign up (and please prepay for this one by September 7th at the latest so I can order your supplies for the class). Then, sit back and prepare to be pampered!  

Click here to sign up!  I can't wait to see you!   


Love,

Selene Kempton

Creative Coach
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9/1 Stampin up Simply Sunday, Color Me Christmas and Christmas Messages Stamps

Good Morning Friends!

It's so dark in the studio today that I'm having trouble getting a nice clean shot of this GORGEOUS clean and simple card!  Please forgive the photo.  I hope you can get the details! 

The card features the Color Me Christmas Stamp Set paired up with Christmas Messages Sentiment Stamp Set.  Totally cute!!

 

So, let's jump right in with measurements

Base: Whisper white 11 x 4 1/4", scored and folded in half at 5 1/2"

Layer 2: Cherry cobbler card stock, 4 1/4" x 1 1/4"

Layer 3: Cherry Cobbler Striped DSP, (from the paper stack) 4 1/4  x 1"

Top layer is whisper white scrap

And about 16" of the 5/8" organza from Stampin up!

I also used black candy dots from the neutrals collection 

So super simple!!

I stamped the sentiment first, and the present next.  All with Cherry cobbler and black markers.  

Then I stamped a present on scrap, colored it in, cut it out with a white border!    

Layered theCherry Cobbler Striped designer paper on  the Cherry cobbler card stock

That's my little bit of inspiration for you for today!  I hope you make it a great day!

Love, 

Selene Kempton

Creative Coach
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8/29 Stampin Up! Color Me Christmas and More Merry Messages

Good Afternoon Friends!

Don't cha' just LOVE this cute little reindeer from the Color Me Christmas Stamp Set?? 

Ok, I know I've been showing this one a lot, I just can't get enough of this stamp set!!  So, I have one more sample coming up on my Simply Sunday post.  Make sure you come back and check it out!   It's got presents!!

I'm going to jump right into measurements! 

Base: Crumb Cake 8 1/2 x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"
Layer 2: 5 x 3 3/4" cherry cobbler, embossed with the chevron embossing folder.
Layer 3: 4 1/4 x 1 3/4" Crumb Cake card stock
Layer 4: 4 1/4" x 1 1/2" Season of Style Designer Series Paper 
Layer 5: Early Espresso 2 5/8 x 2 7/8"
Layer 6:Whisper White 2 1/2 x 2 3/4"

He was completely colored with straight markers except for his head, which I used a blender pen to soften him up.  Leaving the middle on the whiter side.

That's my little bit of inspiration for you for today!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Love, 

Selene Kempton

Creative Coach
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8/28 Stampin' Up! Color Me Christmas & Greetings of the Season, Season of Style

Good Morning Friends!

I'm having more fun with the Color Me Christmas Stamp Set and the New Season of Style Designer Series Paper Packs!! 

Isn't this pretty?  The photo doesn't pick up the GORGEOUS level of sparkle that's coming off this Christmas Stocking!  Oh happy dance!

The cute little bow coming off the stocking was stuck there with just a tiny dot of the "green tube glue."  I seriously LOVE this stuff! 

I use it on everything and apply it to attach entire layers with 9 dots or so.  Smaller layers i do 5 dots.  Saves you a TON of money and your projects don't fall apart!  The only downfall to this glue is, if you use too
much, it will make your project bumpy warped... SO use less and SAVE a ton of $$ that you can use to buy more goodies!  Oh my goodness, enough about glue, but I can tell you that I LOVE this stuff! 

The little tiny banner layers above, stuck with one little glue dot sized portion of the liquid glue.  Gives you a minute to move it around and straighten up your layers because it's a liquid and once it's stuck, it's on there for good.  :)  HA!  There I go again!  {silly giggles}


So here's the BIG picture of the card!  Isn't it cute?? I love quick that is done well, and this one really fits the bill for that!

So, how about some measurements?
Base: Crumb Cake 8 1/2 x 5 1/2", scored and folded at 4 1/4"

Layer 2: Cherry Cobbler 5 1/2" x 3 1/2", embossed with the chevron embossing folder.

Layer 3: Whisper white 3 1/2 x 2 1/4", rounded corners on the bottom.

Layers 4 and 5: Scraps of espresso cardstock and Season of Style Designer Series Paper Packs

Layer 6: 1" whisper white banner cut down to 4 1/4" then cut with a banner.

The Merry Christmas comes from the Greetings of the Season stamp set. 

The marker colors are espresso, cherry, olive and crumb cake.  

Don't forget to order envelopes if you need them!  You can easily stamp on ours and they are quite a value! 

 

So, that's my little bit of inspiration to share with you today!  Thanks for popping by today!  If you're loving all these posts, be sure to leave me a comment!  I'm always stamping but your comments encourage me to keep sharing! 

Love, 

Selene Kempton

Creative Coach
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8/27 Color Me Christmas, Oh, Goodie and Season of Style

Good Afternoon Friends! 

When I was a kid, I wasn't big on coloring, but there's something about the little Santa from Color Me Christmas that could keep the 40 year old me happy as a clam for days on end! 

The measurements on this one are easy peasy!  You can make a WHOLE BUNCH using the new season of style Designer Series Paper Packs, because they are sized for making cards quickly!

Here's a peek at the 4 designs that come sized 4 1/2 x 6 1/2", perfect for cutting and layering.

Isn't he dreamy? 

Measurements:
Base: Cherry cobbler card stock, 11 x 4 1/4", scored and folded in half at 5 1/2"
Layer 2: Cherry Cobbler Striped DSP, (from the paper stack) 4 1/4 x 1"
Layer 3: Dot pattern from the same DSP pack, (from the paper stack) 4 1/4 x 3/4"
Layer 4:  Old olive card stock, 3 1/4" x 3" (popped up on dimensionals)
Layer 5: Whisper white card stock 3 x 2 3/4", stamped with the Color Me Christmas and Oh, Goodie Stamp sets!

I straight colored the images with cherry cobbler, blushing bride and basic black markers. Oh and my favorite part!!  Notice the candy dot SELF ADHESIVE buttons and the white button on his hat?  I used glitter on top of the white button, and the great new permanent white chalk marker on top of the candy dots to make the accent on his buttons!  {singing} Awwweeeesome, Right?

To finish it off, I just added a little 2-way glue and dazzling diamonds glitter to the trim of his suit.  Ho ho ho, merry!

Don't forget to order envelopes if you need them!  Ours are better and less expensive!  Just sayin'!

Thanks for popping by today!  I hope you feel inspired to go stamp something fun!

Love, 

Selene Kempton

Creative Coach
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8/25 Simple Sunday Christmas Messages, Season of Style, Cherry Cobbler Stitched Edge Grosgrain

Good Afternoon Friends!

Oh what fun indeed!  It's hard to believe we only have 4 months' till Christmas!!  Can you believe the kids will be going back to school (for us it's this week) and the nights are becoming cooler??  Pretty soon it will be apple picking and a few last crisp night campfires.

We are coming into my favorite time of year, fall.

Today, I have a "Simple Sunday" share.  This card only takes a short amount of supplies but packs a WOW!  I sent these as thank you's for orders from my private classes last week, and oh what fun we had!!

So Measurements:
Base: Whisper white 11 x 4 1/4", scored and folded in half at 5 1/2"
Layer 2: Cherry cobbler card stock, 4 1/4" x 3 1/4"
Layer 3: Cherry Cobbler Striped DSP, (from the paper stack) 4 x 3
Layer 4: Cherry Cobbler 1" Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon (tied around the inside)
Layer 5: Whisper white scrap, stamped with the Christmas Messages Stamp Set and punched with the large tag punch.
Don't forget to order envelopes if you need them!   Our envelopes are not only stampable, they are less expensive than the office supply stores I've shopped at! 

I used a small hole punch at the top and tied it around the cherry cobbler bow, then took a glue dot to attach it down so it wouldn't move when you pick the card up.

So ~ Tying the bow is the magic on this card, and really NO ONE ties a perfect bow one the first shot!  First I made sure that everything looked flat, then proceeded to "tie my shoes"  It doesn't matter if you do "loop, swoop, and pull" or "bunny ears"  the magic happens AFTER that.  You take your time.  Put your fingers inside the loops to shape as you pull, then pull the ends and mess with it until it's right.  This is really a quickie card!  Finally, I finished it off with a large Rhinestone from the inexpensive pack of rhinestones from stampin up  you get 150 rhinestones, in 3 sizes, plus 3 strips for $4.95!  Love em!! 

So, let's talk about the DSP stacks!  They are AMAZING!  You get 2 doublesided designs, 24 of each.  So if I were to cut only the striped paper for this card, I'd have enough for 48 cards, and a whole extra design to play with still it's a steal at $6.95!

Here's a peek at those 4 designs:

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit today!  I hope I inspired you to stamp a little something simple today!

Love, 

Selene Kempton

Creative Coach
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8/21 Stampin' Up! Chevron Trick or treat!, Tags 4 You with Witches' Brew Designer Series Paper

Good Morning Friends!

I made a batch of these last week to send to my August and September hostesses.  I have been booking holiday private classes and one of my friends just ended up getting $80 in free product and 2 half price items!  I am so excited for her to get her package!!

So for this card I started with The Witches' Brew Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up!  I took one piece of 12 x 12, and cut it at 4" twice, then cut the 4 x 12" strips down to 4 x 3."  That gave me 12 pieces from one sheet.  Next. I cut a 1 x 4 inch strip off the bottom and flipped it over.  I put the darker of the two patterns on the bottom to add some visual weight to the bottom side.

I go back to this layout over and over again because it lends itself to minimal waste when you're making your cards.  The layer underneath the two pieces of dsp is 4 1/4" x 3 1/4".  So, I took a piece of 8 1/2" x 11 and cut it down the middle the long way.  This gives me two pieces that are 4 1/4" x 11.  I cut 6 pieces of the pumpkin pie layer from one sheet of 8 1/2" x 11.  So to make 12 cards you'd need one piece of DSP and 2 pieces of pumpkin pie so far.  I added some dimensionals to the back of this layer to make it pop up from the layer underneath, and added a very small piece of Pumpkin Pie 3/4" Chevron Ribbon with a few glue dots. 

On top of this layer I added a strip of the new, FABULOUS, coordinating Witches' Brew Washi tape and just stuck it around the back and tore it off.  It rips off very easily for me, and I don't need scissors.  On top of that layer, I added a single line of sticky strip.  I pulled the red backing off and poured on some of the new GORGEOUS black glitter from the holiday mini.   

Next, I took 3 pieces of Basic black cardstock and cut them to 5 x 3 3/4", giving me enough for 12 cards.  I ran that through Big Shot with the Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

I scored 6 sheets, of 8 1/2" x 11" vanilla down the middle at 4 1/4" and cut them in half at 5 1/2" to make the card bases.  I also cut out a shape from the apothecary accents framelits to frame my focal point!  I embossed this layer with the Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing Folder  also, and sponged it with basic gray ink.

Finally, I get to talk about the AWESOME focal point!!  Check out the black, sparkly glitter, against the pumpkin pie!  Doesn't it pop?  This effect I was able to get by using versamark ink, and heat and stick powder.  It's so easy!! Here are the steps!

1. Just stamp your image using the versamark watermark.  
2. Pour on the heat and stick powder.
3. Heat on setting 1 with your heat gun, just until the powder turns clear.
4. Sprinkle your black glitter on top.
5. Heat again on setting 2 with your heat gun to get the powder to stick.
6. Next, I used the Bracket Label Punch to Punch out the image!

Easy Peasy, lemon squeezy!

Well, I went a little crazy with the descriptions today.  Here's a quick shopping list if you need it.

Stamps: Tags For you Clear Mount stamp set $15.95
Punches: Bracket Label Punch $15.95
Or BUNDLE them to save 15%  Tags for you clear mount Bundle only $26.95

Ink: versamark ink
Paper: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie,  Witches' Brew Designer Series Paper
Accessories:  heat and stick powder, black, sparkly glitter, Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing Folder , Witches' Brew Washi tape,
Adhesives: Sticky strip, glue dots, dimensionals

Thanks so much for popping by today!  I hope you enjoyed today's little bit of inspiration.

Love, 

Selene Kempton

Creative Coach
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10/22 Perfectly Preserved, Orchard Harvest MDS Hybrid Scrapbooking Class Pages Share

PICKLES!!  That's what my nephew's say when they smile instead of "Cheese" and it's so adorable!  We did this fun set of pages (below) at the monthly scrapbooking night!

We make 4 pages (2, two page spreads) for $20.  Class participants can take $10 off their page fee with a purchase (min $25).

The next two dates are Friday November 9th at 9 am or 6:30 PM (which is flexible).  I am available any time after 5PM to start the class and the same bat time on December 14th. 

Here's one of the page sets that the class members made.  This one was a bit more simple (technique wise) than the other pages, but they are GORGEOUS in person!

 I'll start by talking about the MDS hybrid piece.  This is actually a "tag template"

I love the new SUPPLY list feature in MDS!  Makes me so happy!!
Here is the Supply List from My digital studio for this tag:


Background
     Designer Series Paper\_Designer Kits\Orchard Harvest - designer series paper\Orchard Harvest - 11

Stamps
    _Designer Kits\Perfectly Preserved\Perfectly Preserved - jar 2, Color = 255,250,226
    _Designer Kits\Perfectly Preserved\Perfectly Preserved - corn, Color = DAFFODIL DELIGHT 255,211,92
    _Designer Kits\Perfectly Preserved\Perfectly Preserved - corn husk, Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62
    _Designer Kits\Perfectly Preserved\Perfectly Preserved - corn, Color = DAFFODIL DELIGHT 255,211,92
    _Designer Kits\Perfectly Preserved\Perfectly Preserved - corn husk, Color = LUCKY LIMEADE 170,172,62
    _Designer Kits\Perfectly Preserved\Perfectly Preserved - jar, Color = SOFT SUEDE 124,103,74

Punches
    1.25 Square Punch, Fill Color = 255,250,226

 Now that you've seen the pages we made, I thought you might have some fun seeing how I used them with my own photos.  This year my husband, daughter and I canned our own pickles.  We had ONE cucumber plant that gave us so many cucumbers we were afraid they were going to go bad.

We had already tried making strawberry jam this year (which is FABULOUS, by the way) and thought it would be fun to make some homemade pickles!  Here's the full set of pages, with one of the jars of pickles that we made.

Banners are HOT this year, and I just love them.  We used the Orchard Harvest DSP (3 different patterns) to make this cute banner on the upper left side of the page.   I'm in LOVE with the in color dahlia's and actually saw some at Claire's on a pair of earrings.  I'm thinking I NEED to make my own! 

This part of the page makes me smile.  I used the Stampin' Up! Typeset Alphabet Bigz die to make the word PICKLES!!!  and it always makes me smile because of my nephews James & John.   I couldn't resist adding another Dahlia to the I in pickles.  Doesn't the DSP look like a pickle?  

 Nor could I resist adding another linen thread bow to the "L".  Sometimes, it's the little things that make me happy!

 Finally, I added some banners to my largest photograph.  I want whoever looks at my book to focus on the person, and the big white space in my photo was distracting.  I made it pretty with my banner, the 1 1/4" scalloped circle punch, and a more mustard button.  I used a little more linen thread to thread the button.

That's it for this past Friday's scrapbook Class, Preserving Memories.  Can't believe it's already Monday!  Have a GREAT week!

Rubbah hugs,


Selene Kempton, Creative Coach
Sr. Manager

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10/18 Stampin Up! Ghoulish Googlies Scrapbooking

Good Morning Friends!

I'm getting back on schedule with a scrapbooking class tomorrow night.  Friends will make 4 pages for $20 and can take $10 off the class price with an order (minimum $25).

Check out the glimmer paper that we're turning tangerine tango!  I love how sparkly this paper is. 

These pages are stunning in real life.  I'm not sure the photo does them justice.  There's LOTS of bling, and LOTS of eyes. watching us in time for Halloween. 

Also to share, I've got some BIG plans!  I'm planning to do a 25 days of Christmas on my blog.  You won't want to miss it! 

10/11 Perfectly Preserved Birthday

Good Evening Friends! 

I know I have been MIA.  I have had a pretty bad sinus infection and have been in bed for about a week.  Today's the first day I'm starting to feel better.  I'm still not 100%, but I'm thankful to be feeling a little better.  In addition I've had some issues with food (not being able to eat) and the antibiotics made me pretty sick too.  So, that's where I've been!

Today's share is a quick birthday card I made for my husband who is turning 42 today.  Where does the time go?  As a family this year, we have done some canning, both to make jams and jellies and pickles!  So I got him a freshtech automatic jam maker, so we can make smaller batches, we just need to set it up, sterilize the jars, and we'll have fresh jam in about 30-45 minutes.  So excited!  It's something we usually do as a family, but my husband really has taken a liking to it, so I figured it would be a good gift. 

I wish I loved my card as much.  I'm going to call it a warm up card, because I have not been in my studio to stamp in over a week!  I'm gearing up to feel better for this Saturday's big Stamp Out Breast Cancer Event!  I'm so excited and cant believe we've already raised over $1800!  I'm praying we reach our goal to better our best and go over $3000.  If you would like to donate to end Breast Cancer and to our team, you may click here.  To register and attend the event, just donate $20 to our team member who is lovingly named Saturday Event Registration or click here.  This is the best way for the money to go direct to the charity.  We prefer not to handle the cash.  If you come to the door, it will be $25, so you save $5 by paying the charity direct.

Please leave me a message to let me know that you were here and that my card isn't "that bad" and what you might do to improve it.  I need my mojo back!  One day at a time!  :)

hugs to you,
Selene

9/3 Stampin Up! Winter Memories, Champagne Glimmer paper, and

Good Morning Friends! 

Here's a card I made (along with two others) for an outstanding team member.  She has been doing such a good job and fitting right into my rewards program for my team.  At the meeting she received two packages of the Stampin Up Champagne Glimmer Paper and three cards for her outstanding effort.  I offer this reward on a monthly basis to anyone who reaches a certain level in sales.  She's rockin' it!  Congratulations Jo, on another stellar month!  

I love this Stamp Set, Winter Memories!  It would be so pretty for someone who likes to watercolor a lot, but I thought it might be fun to just let the image walk on it's own.  I just stamped it on a piece of crumb cake colored card stock using the Early Espresso Ink Pad and left it right there!  :)  Because the "product of the month" is glimmer paper, I pulled out my Snow Flurry Bigz Die by Stampin' Up! and cut a pretty snowflake from the glimmer paper.  On top of that I used a neutral collection button and added a little faux gold stitch with my gold marker. 

Okay.. so SERIOUSLY!  Introducing THE Gold Stampin' Dazzle Marker!!! This is my FAVORITE metallic marker in a long time.  Gone are the days where you have to really push on a marker to get it going, then get a big puddle once in a while in a blob on your cardstock.. Nope!  This fine marker is made of felt and goes on like buttah!  really buttah!  Yea Baby!  Happy Dance!

Next, I embossed the second layer of this card with the Petals-A-Plenty Embossing Folder and just touched the top of the dots of the embossed image with the pen to create a little more dimension.  I love this pen!  :) 

A pretty easy card, but it's really impressive!  What's better than that?  :)  

Here's a shopping list for this card:

Stamps: Winter Memories Stamp Set, Wood Mount or Clear Mount
Ink: Early Espresso Ink Pad
Paper: Very Vanilla Card Stock, Champagne Glimmer Paper, Crumb Cake Card Stock
Accessories: Snow Flurry Bigz Die by Stampin' Up!, Designer Buttons Neutrals Collection, Petals-A-Plenty Embossing Folder,   Gold Stampin' Dazzle Marker
Ribbon: Vanilla Seam Binding

Thanks for stopping by today! 
Hugs to you,

Selene Kempton
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8/30 Stampin' Up! Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit and Coffin Pouch from the Petal Cone Die, FREE TUTORIAL

Good Afternoon Friends!

I've been wanting to share this cute little coffin project for WEEKS!  However, when Stampin' Up called and asked me to present in Providence, I saved this project for them!

Well, I've finally got my act together here (and the internet back) and I'm ready to show you how to make this STINKIN' CUTE pocket with the coffin die. 

So, if you follow my blog, hopefully you'll remember this project from a week or two ago.  I took the very cool Ghoulish Googlies favor bag kit and made these cute bags at my friend Diane's workshop.

Well, because the kit has 10 bags, and 20 tags that you can stamp and decorate, I decided I needed another project to use up my supplies.  Form sometimes follows function.  :)  If you missed that post you can read about how I made the bag at this link.

The coffin is SUPER simple when you use the petal cone die
and make 4 simple cuts.  Here's how you make the coffin.


1.  Start by cutting out a petal cone die.  I used a half a piece of black card stock cut to 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"

 2. Fold up the pouch and place the line that is made by the die on the 3 1/4" mark on your paper cutter.  I like using my stampin up tabletop paper cutter Page 180, item number 106959  because it will go through 3 layers at a time without a problem and with the folds, there are 3 layers here.

3. Flip the die cut piece over & again using that same line, measure at 1  1/4" and cut the top off.  

 

4. So, this is what the piece looks like at this point.  

 

5. Now cut the corners on the 1 1/4" side, to make the coffin shape like this. 

6. Add sticky strip

7.  A little more sticky strip along the flap. I know it is in the pictures, but pull the bottom piece first!

8. Here is what the finished pouch base looks like. 

 9. then decorate the pouch and fill it with something fun.  I made additional samples that I showed at the regionals, including a mummy!  But, the samples went home with Stampin' Up!  and I forgot to snap a photo.  (I know, Boo)... but what can YOU do with a coffin pouch?    

Most of all, I love that I used every shred of material that came in the $8 Ghoulish Goolies kit and I was able to do two projects for 10 people at a private class with a small amount of materials.  LOVE THAT!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, and if you like my projects, please leave me a comment and say hi!  (((hugs to you)))

Selene Kempton