Bringing Color Back

My title sounds like a Justin Timberlake song, "Bringing Sexy Back" however I'm not talking sexy! I'm talking about bringing color back.  How about Color Challenges!  

Here is the thing, I love color & I love a good challenge.  So why did I let go of the challenges? I didn't think you liked them.  Truth! 

Then I started hearing from a few of you that YOU did like them.  Imagine my smile.  Pretty cheesy actually. 

So… I'm bringing the color challenge back.  It's going to be a bit different.  I love to find color inspiration all over the internet, magazines, and even while I'm out and about.  

Once I have the color inspiration I love the fun of going to my Stampin' Up! color palette and making it work the Stampin' Up! way.  

Are you in? I hope so. We can all be inspired by color. 

I found this beautiful color palette from The Ardent Sparrow.  

I think the Stampin' Up! colors would be: 

So Saffron

Crushed Curry

Calypso Coral

Melon Mambo

Strawberry Slush (not pictured yet)

You don't have to use all the colors.  Choose 3!

Leave a link to your project in my comments section.

 I can't wait to see what you do with these colors.  

I'll be posting a new Color Challenge on Fridays.  This gives us a weekend to play and enjoy.  

Time for a card share or TWO!

I'm using the Postage Collection stamp set again.  I love the tiny images and it works great with the Artisan Label punch. 

Check out this new DSP called Birthday Basics.  Do you love the bikes? I would like one of my own.  

Stamp set: Postage Collection (New Hostess Set) Cardstock: Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry,  Ink: Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral

Accessories:  Brights Buttons, Artisan Label (130920), 3/4" Circle punch (119873), Natural Trim (129287), Linen Thread, Basic Rhinestones, Tea Doily (129399), Birthday Basics DSP (130145)

Time to share a little MORE! 

I'm excited to be a part of a fun Virtual Swap.  I have beautiful cards to share with you.  

I love how this demonstrator used the new Washi Tape on our Butterfly Die Cut.  Just place your Washi Tape over the die cut and trim.  

Our new Tag a Bag Gift Boxes are going to be a really big hit. They are simple and easy to decorate and will make your gift packaging simplistic.  What do you think? I love how this demonstrator used our new Gingham Garden DSP around the box. It's a happy gift.  

Tell me what YOU think of these amazing creative pieces? 

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DIY Chalkboard Frame

The last two weeks I've been busy as a bee spending time with one of my bestest friends ever.  

We *love* to craft together but we are miles and miles apart on a normal day.  

When she arrived we had BIG BIG plans of many things to get done.  We had planned this for quite some time.  

We didn't waste any time once she arrived. We created over 32 projects!  We were trying to beat a previous record from her last visit but 32 seems to be the magic number.  I just love the work out I give to all my Stampin' Up! stamps.  They have been INKED!!

We made a trip to the local craft store to gather our supplies and then the creating started. 

We decided to create a Chalk Art Frame for our first project.  

We grabbed a simple gold frame, decorative frame and poster board.  

We painted the poster board with a chalkboard paint.  The gold frame we painted with a soft blue pain. The decorative frame we painted with an off white paint.  The two frames were slightly sanded, and we added gold splatter.  The gold splatter became a little bit of a problem because it didn't want to dry.  We didn't panic, we just added embossing powder over it. Worked like a charm.  

Once the two frames were dry we did a little stamping on the decorative frame using the script from By the Tide.  

We hot glued the two frames together but noticed this wasn't holding as well as we liked.  Easy fix, we added velcro to each side of the decorative frame and attached.  This will help greatly when we want to change out the chalk art for the season.  

Next we seasoned our chalkboards to get them ready to add our chalk art.  

We decided to add a banner across the frame and our thought is to change it out as we want for the seasons.  

The banner was created with all Stampin' Up! products except for one piece- the music notes banner. This actually came from an antique store and it's OLD music sheets.  *it's DIVINE*  You can see the entire suppy list at the end of this post.  

The last thing we needed to do was CHALK! This was the most stressful part of the entire project. I do love how it came out and I stopped erasing and just let my hand get crazy with the swirls.  I'm in love with the entire project.  

Are you ready to give Chalk Art a try?

You can find all of these great products used on the banner in my Online Store. 

Stamp set: By the Tide (129120) You're Amazing (126722)  Cardstock:  Pool Party, Gold Brushed Cardstock (102935) Ink: Early Espresso, 

Accessories: Gold Embossing Powder(#109129)Linen Thread (104199), 7/16" Natural Trim Ribbon (129287), Chevron Texture Embossing Folder (127749), Smooch Spritz Gold (119968), Smooch Spritz Vanilla Shimmer (100625), Canvas Creations (129375), Glue Gun, Burlap, This & That DSP (130814), First Edition DSP (121878), Vintage Trinkets (118764)

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21 Days Forms a Habit…

You've heard this saying before, right? Do something or quit something for 21 days and you form a habit? I thought I would share a little 21 day journey that I'm currently involved with.  I've even dragged a few friends with me.  I believe that together you become MORE powerful when you are trying to make a change. 

As you know a few weeks ago I was pretty sick with that icky awful sinus infection.  During that time frame I knew that many things could be contributing to my "I just don't feel GREAT" self.  My jeans don't fit like I want, I wasn't exercising and water intake is just not my gig. I could list about 10 more things but then I would REALLY be telling on myself!!  Since I turned 40 my entire mind and body has been going through these CRAZY changes.  Oh my heavens!    

An online friend started her 21 day challenge while I was sick.  She kept posting her journey on Instagram and every day I would read it. It became an obsession to watch for the posts to come through and her message was ALWAYS so inspiring and uplifting.  I hadn't moved a muscle off my chair and already my brain was starting to "feel better!"  Pretty powerful, really!

8 days ago I started my journey to get back in control of my physical self and I knew that my emotional and mental self would follow suit.  I was 100% right.  The journey has not be easy at ALL. Remember, the words "workout" or "Exercise" have not been muttered from my lips EVER. Like 40 years EVER!  They still don't come out EASY.  But that's okay. It's part of my journey.  I thought I would share a little bit of my journey with you in the photos that I post on Instagram.  I also made a little "Pennant" book for myself to keep in front of my face with little motivating facts and quotes.  

You can follow along my journey HERE with Instagram.  I *heart* Instagram!  

You can bet this 21 Day Challenge will be plopped directly into a scrapbook!  

To keep my journey STRONG, I wanted something that I could pick up when I'm feeling defeated or discouraged.  Motivational quotes are always uplifiting to me.  I put together this fun little Pennant book filled with a few of my favorite quotes and the This and That Epic Day product line was PERFECT to use with the inspirational quotes on the stickers. *LOVE*

I can only hope that my little journey inspires someone else along the way.  Regardless, I'm glad you've always been a part of of my journey's and adventures.  Lord knows my life is an adventure. 

Want to create a little Pennant book yourself? Start with the This and That Epic Day Bundle.  Watch the video as I walk you through each page: 

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Established Elegance (122532), Designer Typeset Photopolymer Stamps (132956) Cardstock: Vellum (101856) Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade

Ink: Basic Black Craft Ink, Island Indigo

Accessories: This and That Epic Day DSP (130814), Stickers (131271), Rotary Stamp (130133), Paper Doilies (129399), Clear Embossing Powder (109130), Heat Tool (129053), Clear Window Sheets (114323), Burlap, Toothpick, Early Espresso Bakers Twine (123124), Stapler, Core'dinations Cardstock Pool Party (129321), Basic Designer Buttons (129325), 1" Circle Punch (119868), Canvas Creations (129375), Island Indigo Bakers Twine (125575), Tea Time Trinkets (129326)

To make the Pennants I used the Petal Cone Die Cut (121810)! AWESOME Die Cut! 

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Easter Bunny and Gift Card

Happy Friday!  The kids Spring Break is ZOOMING by and Easter has crept up on me so fast that I had a little panic last night.  Of course I'm NOT prepared at all and this should surprise NO one.  I'll be the lady zipping through all the isles quickly to find last minute Easter things to fill my kids baskets.  Happens every year.  

Since the kids are getting older and I would love to keep the baskets with LESS candy in them I decided I would make them each a little bunny card with an iTunes Card inside for them.  

Watch the video and you can see how I made this sweet little guy and the banner using Stampin' Up! punches. 

On the fence about the This and That Bundle? The Designer Series Paper in this bundle is really EPIC.  Great colors, GREAT designs and perfect for even an Easter Card. Click HERE to see all that the Bundle has to offer. 

Supplies: 

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes (127802) Cardstock: Crumb Cake Ink: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake 

Accessories: 1 3/4 Circle punch (119850), 1 3/8 Circle Punch (119860), Blossom Petals Builder Punch (121808), Linen Thread (104199), This and That Epic Day DSP(130814), Vellum Gusset Bag, Stitching, Stampin' Around Standard Wheel (102971), Music Notes Wheel (120327), Rhinestones, White Fluff Ball, Black Sharpie

Whatever your Easter celebrations are this weekend, I hope it's filled with LOTS of fun and excitement.  Make great memories and enjoy the little things.  

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Stampin’ Up!’s Boutique Boxes Designer Kit

In true Kimberly fashion I found another product that was sitting close to my desk for awhile and had not touched it.  I've been eyeballing it wondering what exactly I would do with Stampin' Up!'s Boutique Boxes Designer KIt.  When I finally opened up the kit and started playing with it I instantly fell in love.  The colors are perfect and trendy and just what you see in your big Decorating Stores.  I added the Fine Feathers stamp set to the mix and WOW! 

It's really a little treasure of a kit that is almost secretly hidden.  For just 7.95 you are getting a wealth of fun products from the sweet boxes, array of buttons and a beautiful Linen Thread you will find no where else. 

The Jots & Thoughts is an image from the Paper Pumpkin Subscription.  If you haven't joined, check it out today. 

I used Stampin' Up!'s  Notecards to make the card above.  

Here is a quick video of this treasure kit and a few things I had fun making with it.  

This simple card uses one of the Feathers from the kit as well as a Summer Starfruit button and Twine from the kit.  So simple when using it on our Notecards.  

Here is one last card using the kit and stamp set paired together:

This is a full sized card using another image from the Paper Pumpkin Subscription.  

For this card I started with our Naturals White Cardstock and added the die cut flower and and a feather from the Fine Feathers stamp set.  

I love the fine stationery feel of this card and overall, just simple and fast to put together when you need to reproduce a lot of cards.  

Below you will find all the supplies used to make these fun projects! 

Supplies

Stamps: Fine Feather #126517, Animal Talk #126392

Ink: Basic Gray, Summer Starfruit, Sahara Sand

Cardstock: Naturals White #102316 

Accessories:

Boutique Boxes Designer Kit #129306

Note Cards #107311

Vintage Trinkets #118764

Color Spritzer Tool #107066

I encourage you to try out this great Boutique Boxes Designer Kit and make some simple but beautiful projects!

For the price and the creative outlet it lends, you won't be disappointed! 

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