This month’s Monday Mojo had it going on……

We had Daydreams, wonderful Windows and Ghouls complete with treats.

 

For the Friend card, we worked with a new (new to the group) simple technique of inking the Impressions Embossing Folder to achieve an antique effect to the paper. This technique is simple because all you do is ink up with your ink pad (used Baja Breeze) by patting it over one side of the embossing folder; place your paper in the folder, then running it through the Big Shot. You can change the look by having the ink on the convex or concave side of the paper by choosing which side of the folder you add your ink to. Note: this technique does not require a lot of inking; a little pat will do ya.

Next, we stamped various stamps in the “Daydream Medallion” set with Soft Suede and more Baja Breeze on the coordinating Very Vanilla, and yep, Baja Breeze card stock. Then we stamped the sentiment from the “Blessing from Heaven” stamp set. Okay, so you’re thinking simple card if it wasn’t for the cutting of the medallions and sentiment….Nope, we went back to the Big Shot and used the new Apothecary Accents and Floral Frames Framelits to cut out everything so nicely. What a time saver. Do you have these framelits? If not, you need them! Additionally, we added a little bit of the Victoria Crochet Trim ribbon and a cute little (retired) button to top it off. If you don’t have a button that matches, a Jumbo Pearl would go nicely instead.

Staying with new ‘simple’ techniques, the Cottage Window card uses the new “Cottage Window” Stamp set, Core’dinations Card Stock and Stampin’ Sanding System. Okay, here is what the Holiday mini catty says: “Core’dinations Card Stock, 80 lb. sandable card stock to create an antiqued, distressed, colorpopping look. Outside layers are exclusive Stampin’ Up!® colors—one side textured, one side smooth. Inside layer is a monochromatic color. Reveal inside layer by sanding, tearing, or distressing.” I used the wood grain embossing folder on the Early Espresso Core’dinations Card Stock, and then sanded the paper re-reveal the lighter (maybe Crumb Cake?) color beneath.

I stamped the window image with Versa Mark onto Watercolor Paper and embossed it with Early Espresso Stampin’ Powder (new mini catty). I wanted a thicker stock to coordinate with the Core’dinations card stock (wow that’s a lot of ‘core’ going on.) For the ‘outside the window’ image, this set comes with Pumpkins, three coordinating Branches and Birds, and other seasonal images. I chose the barer branch, pumpkin and spider. I then cut out the inside of the window image, raised it with Dimensional, and placed it over my ‘outside the window’ image for a 3-D effect. The extras on this card are: a little bit of Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP, retired More Mustard ribbon, sentiment, and brad. Oh, and all of these are layered on Crumb Cake card stock.

Lastly, and the most Ghoulish and Googlie-eyed, we completed a couple of simple (not techniques) treats using the Ghoulish Googlies Bundle. It includes the Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit and “Googly Ghouls” stamp set, again, in the new Holiday mini catty. Just look at what you get with this bundle: 20 2-sided printed tags, 50 googlie-eyes (so fun!), 10 treat bags, baker’s twine, plus the coordinating “Googly Ghouls” stamp set.

I also embossed the treat bags with the Spider Web embossing folder (big catty), stamped a spider image on the tag, tied it with the baker’s twine, adhered it to the bag, and filled it with candy. Spooky simple!

Since the kit comes with 10 additional preprinted tags, I made this cute little “matchbook” treat cover with the extras and some (again coordinating) Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP. Ghoulishly sweet and simple!

 

Thank you friend, for stopping bye, looking through my window, with your own googlie eyes.

The end of Summer...

…well, at least for Scrapbooking Pages.

My Saturday Scrappers’ had asked for a couple sets of themed pages; one Bar-B-Que set and the other set for more pictures of her grandchildren.

For the Bar-B-Que pages, I used an old 1998 Stampin’ Up! set “BBQ Fun” I had around. I thought it was odd I hadn’t sold it at the last Craft Garage Sale – but things happen for a reason. Does everyone remember when Stampin’ Up! put the year the stamp was released on the labels? I kind of miss that.  I layered this set with the current “Comfort Café” DSP, a red checkered paper (to emulate a table cloth) and still a favorite of mine, the retired brown striped ribbon. All layers are on “Crumb Cake” card stock. I love how the Comfort Café stock can be a bit outdoor country for these pages.

 

The second set of pages was my last bit of color of summer. I used the retired “Berry Blossom” DSP and the current “Fruits and Flowers” stamp set. Again, just talking (blogging) out loud, I wish SU! would keep the DSP stock around for 2 years. There are some that I could use over and over…..oh well. I bet you are wondering on the second page why there are some blank spots where there should be DSP??? Well I had left them open for pictures to go into those spot.  

 



Next month will be Halloween and Fall pages. I have some great ideas “brewing”…

Thanks for stopping by, look for my Mojo Monday post next.



'Bat'astic News.......

Bat-astic News…..

Stampin’ up has extended this promotion through September 16^th!

 

 

Don’t miss out on this Spooktacular offer from Stampin’ Up! When you join my Stampin’ Up team, not only will you get $125 worth of Stampin’ Up products (of your choice) for only $99 (plus FREE shipping on your starter kit) but, all new demonstrators will receive a FREE Howl-o-ween Printer’s Tray project kit!  This boo-tiful kit contains all the bits and pieces to create a super spooky Halloween decoration—you won’t want to miss out on this exclusive offer!

Click here to join, then click JOIN THE FUN on the top right - remember… join before August 31^st to receive this awesome Halloween kit!

 

Last days for Spooktacular Kit Offer!

Don’t miss out on this Spooktacular offer from Stampin’ Up! It fly’s away, like a witch on a broom this Friday night. When you join my Stampin’ Up team, not only will you get $125 worth of Stampin’ Up products (of your choice) for only $99 (plus FREE shipping on your starter kit) but, all new demonstrators will receive a FREE Howl-o-ween Printer’s Tray project kit!  This boo-tiful kit contains all the bits and pieces to create a super spooky Halloween decoration—you won’t want to miss out on this exclusive offer!

Click here to join, then click JOIN THE FUN on the top right - remember… join before August 31^st to receive this awesome Halloween kit!

August Group Projects ~



Mojo Monday & Saturday Scrappers
Friend

This card is CASE from Convention, as it was one of our Make & Takes using the Affection Collection stamp set. I did change the color palate slightly. I really like this stamp set and I am sure I will use it again come Valentine’s Day.  

Frightening Feline

Okay, please tell me what is so “frightening” about this Feline? If you ask me she (cause I am thinking all ‘Kats’ are she’s) is pretty darn dazzling with her Rhinestone collar and eyes! She was stamped and embossed with Tangerine Tango ink and powder and yes with the new firm foam pads you can emboss without using VersaMark ink.

She is sitting on top of a ‘wall’ of Howlstooth & Scaringbone DSP (who comes up with these names – I don’t know, but would love that job), and a piece of black 1/8” Taffeta ribbon. The moon behind her is old retired SU paper, but I loved the color of it – it reminded me of a Harvest Moon.

 

If you like this Halloween card, then don’t forget to check out the great Stampin’ Up! Halloween special going on this month when you join my SU team.  For the cost of $99 you will not only get $125 worth of Stampin’ Up! Products, and the additional Business Pack, but you will get the Spooktacular Halloween tray FREE! Click on Join My Team below.  

Happy Birthday Elephant

This is another card inspired by a Make & Take project from Convention as well, but completely different, hehehe.

I just LOVE him! So impressive in size, but fun and whimsical with his Birthday Hat. How cute is he? Okay, yes, the elephant is a he and the cat was a she….that is just how I call them.

I saw this technique of the mirror image from another SU demonstrator and loved it. Its really was simple. You use a piece of window sheet to stamp on and then transfer it to your already stamped image.  I also used to make this card is the World Spectacular DSP, the ever so popular Paper Piercing Tool, Mat, and Essentials Pack. Then cut out with coordinating Apothecary Accents Framelits. The base card stock is Cherry Cobbler with Island Indigo alongside the DSP.

Saturday Scrappers

My theme this month for Saturday Scrappers was summer inspired. Remember, for scrapbook pages you typically do them AFTER the event once you have your pictures. For cards, you need to do them BEFORE the event so you can mail them to your peeps.

So, I did Fourth of July and Summer Fun pages. I used Real Red and Pacific Point for the 4^th of July pages – I like how the blue pops a little bit more. Along with the base color, I used First Edition Specialty and Polka Dot Parade DSP.

Staying with the bright colors for my Summer Fun page, I used Daffodil Delight (can’t get much brighter), with Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, and more Pacific Point. The DSP is again Polka Dot Parade with a strip of Summer Smooches. I can see fun in the sun pictures added to your pages that will represent your summer fun!

Thanks for stopping by.

New Kat Stamp Club starting in September!

Are you a Stamping, Paper Crafting, Creative person? 

Would you like to get together with other creative people?

Would you like to receive FREE Stampin’ Up! Products?

I am looking for at least six (6) stampers to join my new Kat Stamp Club starting in September!

We will meet every other month (September, November, January, March, May, & June); on either the second Tuesday or Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM, in the Lincoln (CA) area.

 

You will receive a FREE Stampin’ Up! Annual and Holiday Mini Catalog, plus we will complete 3 cards or projects at each club meeting. 

On your “Hostess” month, you also reap the Hostess Benefits of the orders in the club, plus any outside orders you may have collected to bring your total up. (Option: The more orders you collect, the more freebies you receive!) With six (6) in the Kat Stamp club, you will receive at least $25 in FREE Stampin’ Up products on your Hostess month! This is a great way to collect Stampin’ Up! stamp sets and supplies in a gradual way, gain hostess benefits without having to HOST a party (invite guests, clean your bathrooms, separate orders, etc.)
Your cost to join the club would be a $25 minimum stamping order, per club meeting.

If you are interested, or know of someone that is interested, email me at:

KatStampFever@surewest.net

 

Re: Kat Stamp Club

2012 Stampin' Up! Convention Goodie Bag!

Remember when you went to birthday parties as a kid and you loved playing games, eating cake and ice cream, watching the guest of honor open their presents (you wanted them to open yours first). Then when everything was done and you were leaving, you got the GOODIE BAG!

Well, it’s like that at Stampin’ Up! Convention, but you get your goodie bag at the beginning of the party!!!

First off we got this fun, hip and ultra-cool chevron (all the rage now) patterned bag.  

It was filled with not one (1), not two (2) but THREE (3) new stamp sets, the cute workbook with all the class schedules and ample space to write notes in, a writing pen (for us baby boomers), a Stampin’ Up! i am… Convention 2012 pin, and a glue stick. Plus, they kept giving us more items to fill up our bag!

I ended up coming home with a total of seven (7) new stamp sets, a package of Storytime DSP (Convention 1^st timer), the new Festive Paper-Piercing Pack with mat and tool (Prize Patrol), three complete sets for the Make and Takes including paper, a roll of ribbon, set of rhinestones and package of Dahlia’s.

 

This is the BEST goodie bag I have ever received!

If you too, would like to go to Stampin’ Up! Convention 2013 with me and experience the party of a lifetime (BIG 25^th Anniversary year!) please join my team. Remember, if you sign up to be a demonstrator in August, in addition to the wonderful Stampin’ Up! products and business starter kit you get the Spooktacular Printer’s Tray Kit for FREE!

Thanks for stopping by.