Harvest Blessings

A few weeks ago my dad turned 60.  So I couldn't help but resist and use the Harvest Blessings stamp set for his card since it had an antique tractor and he's a farmer.  On the inside I printed off a saying on my computer:  "60th birthdays and antique tractors seem to have a lot in common.....just sayin'....."  He took it in good spirits :)

Cardstock:  Comfort Cafe DSP, Soft Suede, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla, Watercolor paper

Stamp set:  Harvest Blessings, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories:  Aqua painter, Naturals Designer buttons, Postage label punch, 1-3/8" square punch, Word window punch, crumb cake 1/2" seam binding ribbon, Stazon ink

Hope everyone has a fun and safe 4th of July. And if you're traveling, be careful!  Until next time, happy stamping!  Kari

Lovely as a Tree

Even though the sentiment on this card states its for fathers day, it can easily be changed for a birthday, anniversary, or a sympathy card.  This is one of my first sets so I hope this stamp set is never retired.  It is just a good basic set to have.  I used the "thumping" method for coloring the tree.  Using the fat end of the Stampin' Write markers I hold the marker like a drumstick.  Start with the lightest color you want to use and thump across your stamp.  Once you've applied a good amount of color switch to your next darkest color and repeat the process until you've applied about three different colors and have covered your stamp.  It gives the best coloring effect for fall trees.  The three colors I used were more mustard, old olive, and cajun craze. 

Cardstock:  Early Espresso, More Mustard, Very Vanilla, Old Olive, and First Edition specialty DSP

Stamp set: Lovely as Tree, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories:  word window punch, modern label punch, 3/16" metal brads, Big Shot!, stripes embossing folder, labels collections framelits


On another note, I have quite a bit of retired inventory that I will be listing over the next week whether it is stamp sets, DSP, or accessories. If there's something that you've been looking for send me an e-mail and I'll let you know a price.  karlita@tctwest.net  Have a great week!

Thank you post-its

This little project was one of the final ones for the stamp club girls for the year.  We take a break over the summer and start back up again in September.  This is a real simple project to duplicate if you need to make multiples for teachers or whatever situation arises.  It includes another one of my favorite stamp sets that's retiring (insert sad face).  Inside holds a standard size of post-it notes that were attached with sticky strip and also holds a Stampin' Up! pen from convention last year :)  I loved these "in colors" and will be so sad to see them go. 

Cardstock:  Pear Pizzazz, Whisper white, Blushing Bride, Nursery Nest DSP

Stamp set:  Pocket Silhouettes, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Accessories:  Word window punch, Decorative label punch, Twitterpated designer buttons, blushing bride 1/2" stitched-poly ribbon


Last but not least, I can't forget to show you this weeks newest digital downloads. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the flowers!!

Curvy Verses Stamp Brush Set #129884

File It Fun Kit #130062

Soft Blooms #130080

World Traveler Photobook Template #130066



Button Buddies Stamp Brush Set #130057

Remember Stampin' Up! has offered a FREE 30-day trial offer on MDS Express.  To get the free trial version, add My Digital Studio Express Trial (item 129600) to your online shopping cart, and then download and install it from your Download Manager.
At the end of the 30-day trial period, you can purchase either My Digital Studio or My Digital Studio Express to continue using the software. You will not need to re-download the program, but will simply enter the product key you receive after purchasing the software. (If you purchase the disc version you'll find it along with the shipped software, and if you purchase the downloadable My Digital Studio Express, you'll receive the product key via e-mail.)
Please let me know if you have any questions! I'd love to help you get started using this awesome digital scrapbooking software. karlita@tctwest.net  As always, I love hearing from you!  

My first hybrid project!!

Now you say, "what's a hybrid project?"  It's a combination of traditional card making and digital crafting.  I needed a graduation card as our sweet baby-sitter is graduating from high school today.  I didn't have any current graduation stamps so decided to dig into My Digital Studio (MDS) program and combine the best of two worlds.  I love the medallion stamp and since its retiring I decided to incorporate it too! 

I've learned some handy tricks taking an on-line class that's being offered by an awesome Canadian demonstrator, Heather Summers. You can check out her blog here.  The digital stamp set I used was Great Grads.  I manipulated the image so that the circle "G" became part of the word grad.  Then I added a red circle behind the image.  I copied several of the same images on an 8-1/2 x 11 page (needed enough for my stamp club girls) and then printed them on my home computer.  I absolutely love the final product!  Will definitely being doing more of this again!! 

Printed off a saying for the inside

Cardstock:  Basic black, Whisper white, Red glimmer paper, Silver glimmer paper

Stamp set:  Teeny Tiny Wishes, Medallion

Accessories:  Silver embossing powder, Heat tool, Brights & basics glimmer brads,  1-3/4" scallop circle punch, 1-3/8" circle punch, word window punch

If you enjoy what you've seen on this project, stay tuned for some upcoming classes that will offer you the basics and some special tricks to using MDS (My Digital Studio).  In the next few days I also get to show you the project that I've been working on. My parents finally received it in the mail :)