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Fantastic Friday!

Kimberly — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 03:10:15 +0000

It's been a FANTASTIC Friday. I can't believe it's almost 10pm. WOW my day flew by. I'm really excited to share something about my boy. As I've shared this past week about some of our struggles we have been working on a plan with Brandon and with his teachers. I think the plan is working. It's a little early to really say but I have to share a profound statement that Brandon shared with me today after school. First, he had a GREAT day at school. He even turned in his class work. I almost fainted. When I asked how his day was he said to me, "Mama, today was the best day at school that I've had in the last three months." I wanted to sit in a corner and just cry. Talk about music to a Mama's ears.

We had a funny today as well. Brandon had to be at the school at 7 am to play in a concert for a big school award program. His school was awarded the School of Excellence for the county. They had a big to-do today. When my kids need to be somewhere that early I literally roll out of the bed, get them ready and get in the car. Visualize my hair going 9 different ways, mascara under my eyes and pj's that DO not match. In my book I call this-NOT pretty. I get Brandon to the school and pull into the circle to drop him off and he looks at me like, "Uh Mama, What are you doing?" I told him to have a great day. He says, "you're not watching my concert?" WHAT?? I told him this was not for parents and besides when do I ever go out in public looking like this? He looked at me and said, "Mama, you're beautiful just like that. You have to come in!" WHO can resist that? Okay, I did. I told him I would be right back. Thank God the school is close. Alexis and I flew home while I changed clothes, put on a little make up, placed a hat on my head and got her ready for school in a matter of 20 minutes. We were back at the school at 730am at the start of the event. Remember, parents were not invited as this was to honor the teachers. I brought my camera though and started shooting pics of the event. I looked like a hobo with my outfit and all these fancy people around me dressed to the nines. The things we do for our kids. Here is what I accomplished at the school even though I really wasn't supposed to be there. I did make one little boy happy.

I made this Photo Collage using an 8 x 8 layout with MDS. I made a template for my pictures and then added a little title. The font is called Honey Script.

Let me share two more projects.

My club members made this card last night. This card has lots of layers and they made an envelope to match the card using our new Diagonal Score Tool. I used the following products for this card:

Stamps-Mouthwatering, Sweet Cake

Cardstock- Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White

Ink: VersaMark

Accessories- Label Framelits, Sweet Shoppe DSP, Pear Pizzazz Pleated Ribbon, 1 3/8 Circle Punch, Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, Whisper White Brads, Melon Scented Embossing Folder, Lucky Limeade Marker, Soft Suede Marker, Poppy Marker and LOTS of dimensionals.

This next card is a hybrid. I used my MDS program for the sentiment.

I used a new download that was released this week. Check this out:

This download is called Mom, You're the Bomb. This stamp brush has fantastic sentiments for Mothers Day. Using my MDS program I placed a Label Framelit around the Sentiment and then printed on my home printer. Below you will find the other products that I used on this card. The Daffodil Delight Seam Binding ribbon is a new product that will be available in April.

Cardstock- Marina Mist, Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Accessories- Beau Chateau DSP, Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Label Framelits, Manhattan Flowers Embossing Folder, Soft Subtles Button, Linen Thread

I hope you have time to create something beautiful this weekend. I know the weather is going to be beautiful here. Not sure how we are going to spend it but I am sure I'll be able to make it down to my stamp room at some point. You can visit my Online Store HERE.

This may be a great weekend to check out the FREE My Digital Studio Trial Version. It gives you a taste of how great the program is. If you are ready to check it out you can visit my Digital Store HERE.

XOXOXO

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Stampin’ Up! Workshop Bloopers

Kimberly — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 02:28:00 +0000

I'm sure any demonstrator that does in home workhshops will understand this story I have for you today! Yesterday I was super excited to share Stampin' Up! with new friends! The hostess of this workshop is super special and had such a GREAT workshop. I think she is extra special because she reminds me of myself 8 years ago when I decided to become a demonstrator. You are probably thinking, huh? When I met her at a previous workshop she was pregnant and excited to bring her third child into the world. We decided since she had lots of excitement going on in her life and was due in January we would wait to have her workshop once she established routine. I remember telling her before I left that workshop she should have that baby on January 10th. She DID! LOL! That's Alexis birthday! Anyways, she was a gracious hostess yesterday and we all had a great time laughing and I love, love, love meeting new friends. I just wish my new friends lived closer. They are just amazing but live about 1.5 hours away from me. This is why my sweet hostess reminds me so much of myself. I think she would make a GREAT demonstrator!

Anyways, as always I had a few bloopers that occurred. These ALWAYS happen! It never fails that I forget something but I love being able to figure it out and fix the problem. We did just that!

The first blooper was when my hostess rolled her Naturals Ivory cardstock through the Big Shot using the Textured Embossing Folder Framed Tulips and miraculously squished a bug on the paper too! That was the FIRST big laugh! If you look really close at the picture below you will see a black dot on the cardstock in between the two flowers! That is our new squished bug friend! I gave my hostess my sample.

The next blooper was completely MY fault. I forgot my Decorative Label punch. I'm sure my face turned a few shades of red and as we passed the cardstock around the table getting ready to make the card I was frantically coming up with the next step on how to fix the problem.

DING DONG! I had a light bulb moment! This almost had me doing back flips across the table but I knew they would throw me out quickly! While the Decorative Label punch was the ideal solution instead we just tore the Newsprint paper instead of punching it. I was happy with the result and the card came out very nice. Check this out:

You can see all the products I used on this card on my previous post HERE. Overall it was a great workshop despite the bloopers! If you've ever thought about becoming a demonstrator I encourage you to just DO IT! Regardless of the mistakes you will make along the way (and I make TONS of them) it was AWESOME to be with friends stamping. If you want more information on how to become a demonstrator click HERE. It's a great time to join Stampin' Up! during Sale-a-Bration!

Check out THIS flyer for information on the Starter Kit! I would LOVE for you to join my great team of women! Email me if you have questions.

Let me share one last card with you that I demonstrated yesterday. I wanted to demonstrate the beauty of the Create A Cupcake stamp set and the Build a Cupcake punch. Two great products that coordinate so well together. It's one of the greatest things about our products. Coordinating stamps, punches, papers, inks and embellishments. It's a beautiful thing.

Below is a list of the products used. You can find all of these products in my Online Store! Tomorrow I will share the last project that we created!

Stamps: Create a Cupcake

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Naturals White

Ink: Early Espresso

Accessories: Play Date Designer Series Paper, Build a Cupcake punch, Basic Pearls, Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain ribbon, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Brights Designer Buttons, Linen Thread

Thanks so much for stopping by today! It's going to be a GREAT week! I know many of you are enjoying Spring Break. I'm super jealous! What are your plans? I need to come up with something spectacular for my gem blossoms during our Spring Break in April!

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Watercolor Therapy

Kimberly — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:28:18 +0000

One of my favorite tools to play with in my stamp room is my watercoloring tools. I love watercoloring and to me its just therapy. It’s so relaxing. I’ve been working on some Mother’s Day cards for a freind and I wanted to share a few with you. My friend is probably wondering where her cards are! Eeek! They are all finished now and headed to Mr. Mail Dude tomorrow.

STAMPS: Scene in a Garden, Wonderful Favorites

CARDSTOCK: Baja Breeze, Baja Breeze Patterns DSP, Watercolor paper

INK: Baja Breeze, Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Really Rust

ACCESSORIES: 5/8" Whisper White Organza ribbon, Antique Brads, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Cutter Kit, Lots of Tags Big Shot, Linen Thread, Blender Pens

I really enjoyed watercoloring this soft flower on our Whisper White envelopes. Stampin’ Up!s envelopes are super SMOOTH! Excellent to stamp on!

STAMPS: Soft Summer

CARDSTOCK: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, Riding Hood Red Patterns DSP, Watercolor paper

INKS: Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red

ACCESSORIES: Blender Pens, 5/8 Whisper White Satin ribbon, Crystal Effects, Supernova Fine Glitter

All Supplies Stampin’ Up!

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I love New Toys!

Kimberly — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:25:45 +0000

I’ve had my new toys from the New Spring Occassions Mini for a couple of days now and I’ve just been busy as a bee teaching and no time to play. Tonight, I sat down and just needed to unwind with a few stamps and this gorgeous new Embossing plate. You know how much I ***LOVE*** my Big Shot and now that we have these beautiful texture plates and embossing folders it just adds so much more. Tonight I used the Manhatten Embossing Folder on Pink Pirouette cardstock and lightly sponged Pretty in Pink ink over the image to make it stand out just a bit more. Check it out…

I used the stamp set Oval All with the Scallop Oval Punch for my sentiment. Very classy stamp set.

Not much longer and these sets can be yours. They will be available on April 1st. You can have this beautiful Manhatten Flower Textured Impressions Die NOW for only 7.95. Love it.

Have a terrific weekend.

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Mothers Day Stamping!

Kimberly — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:30:00 +0000

My stamp table is looking a little overwhelmed with flowers and Mothers Day stamps! Tonight I am not feeling 100%, however I thought I could try my hand at a few cards. You know stamping always makes you feel a little better. I think it is just a cold. Regardless, it sucks. A little rest this weekend will be good for me.

Now these are fairly simple cards but I really liked how they turned out. I’m trying all kinds of variations. Hope you like them and I hope your weekend is a FABULOUS one!

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A Challenge Day!!

Kimberly — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 21:44:00 +0000

Hey again,

My good friend Beate challenged me today with the Sara paper and Big Blooms. I have to say, I am usually not a fan of this paper, but really liked the way it came out. I guess because it is a gloomy day the colors in the photo did not do this photo justice. I used Mellow Moss for the base and stamped the Paisley background. Then I used Pumpkin and Ballet Blue to accent this card. I love the big flower in the Big Blooms set. It is such a happy flower. I decided to make this another Mothers Day card. I added the little rhinestone into the middle for extra spunk.

So this is my challenge for the day. I can’t wait to see Beates. Thanks girlfriend for making me do something productive!! I had fun!!

Happy Stampin’!

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A few thoughts!

Kimberly — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:16:00 +0000

It’s Friday and what a week this has been. I feel like I have been run over by a mac truck and need encouragment. Just a lousy week here. I really shouldn’t complain. I have a lot of GREAT things in my life. I guess this week has just taken its toll on me. Ever had a week where you just feel blue and cannot snap out of it??????????? This is the place where I am!

These are a few things I am thinking about:

*the weather really needs to warm up!

*I have a lot of work that needs to be done!

*My creative juices do not seem to be flowing the way I would like!

*I wish I had a maid! My house is a mess and my stamping area is a disaster.

*I really need to start liking Colorado!

As always, I will leave on a positive note. The one thing that I love about stamping is the therapy it can provide me. It brings me to a very happy place. A place where I can pour emotions and feelings and turn them into creativity. It is a wonder all my projects this week haven’t been black. {GLOOMY}! Eeek!

Mothers day is right around the corner. I am usually not a head of the game, but I am currently working on cards for a customer.

Here is card using a great set called Petal Prints. I remember when this set came out and everyone was using it. You still see it used quite often. It really is a great set for any occassion.

I chose to use one my favorite color combos: Pink and Brown. I used my cuttlebug embossing folder on Kraft CS and then used my sponge over it with Choc Chip to pop those embossed images out. I LOVE Kraft cardstock. I stamped my images on Kraft as well and embossed the petals on the flowers and popped them up with dimensionals. Using my oval punch I stamped my sentiment and then placed a piece of choc chip cs underneath to give the shadow effect. I have seen many others use this technique and it works nicely. I like how it looks. Lastly, a little ribbon adds the final touch.

I hope your weekend is filled with fun. I pray my family is able to get outdoors and find something fun to do here. It really is time to start exploring what this area has to offer. I am sure there is more to it than cootie bugs and snow! Something here has to be GREAT, right??

Chow for now!

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