Sunday, November 30, 2008

Some Scrapbook pages......




done over Thanksgiving... Enjoy!



Friday, October 24, 2008

November Card Kit

Do you like to have your card stock pre-cut for you?
Do you like to have a design already planned so all you have to do is stamp and assemble?
If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, my card kits are for you!!

You place your order by the 8th of the Novmember and your kit, with any additional products, will be delivered or mailed out by the 15th of the month.

This card kit will include all the pre-cut card stock, embellishments and emailed step-by-step instructions for only $15, add $3 if you need it shipped to you.

Each kit will include supplies to make 6 of each of the cards shown. You will also receive instructions to complete two alternate cards with this kit.

If you purchase the card kit, you can purchase the featured stamp set, Snow Swirled and the Heat Tool at a 15% discount.



















This month's kit uses the Snow Swirled set found on page 32 of the current catalog. If you purchase the Novmeber Card Kit, you can purchase the Snow Swirled set for only $24.95 $21.20 and the Heat Tool for only $26.95 $22.90.

Optional Add-On Products:
1 ¼” Circle Punch $15.95
1 ¾” Circle Punch $15.95
1/16” Handheld Punch $8.95
Stampin’ Dimensionals $3.95
Encore Silver Ink pad $8.95
Versa Mark Ink pad $7.50
Kiwi Kiss Classic Ink pad $5.25
White Embossing Powder $4.75

Wednesday, October 8, 2008


You've heard me mention that Stampin' Up! is 20 years old this year. October is our anniversary month so we're having a Birthday Party celebration!

Stampin' Up!s SPECIAL OFFER
Place any order of at least $20 and you'll be able to purchase any OR ALL of 8 birthday-themed stamp sets at 20% off! Here's the link to SU's site for all the details.


And I'm adding something sweet!
We have a Simply Scrappin kit - Best Ever - that coordinates with several of these Birthday stamp sets. So add Best Ever to your order and it too will be 20% off!


To receive the discount on all these the Simply Scrappin' Kit, you must order through me directly, not on-line. (At this time, SU's system does not recognize specials presented by individual demonstrators)
This multi-item special is available only through me and expires on October 31. ENJOY!

THIS SPECIAL OFFER EXPIRES SAT OCT 11!

Remember ... the World Card Making Day special offer expires this Saturday Oct 11. You have just a few days left to order all Simply Sent Card Elements kits and Simply Sent Card kits (pgs 176 & 177) at 20% off. No other purchase required.


This is Rock Star- one of three Card Elements kits. These kits have card stock, designer paper, embellishments and adhesives. There are also coordinating stamp sets for each kit. STARRING YOU on page 138 matches this set.

This is Sending Happy Thoughts - one of two Simply Sent Card Kits. These kits include card stock, designer paper, ribbons, ink spots, a 6-piece stamp set, special precut materials, envelopes and instructions to make 10 cards. You can use your ink spots and stamps over and over to make other beautiful cards with your own card stock and papers.

Friday, September 26, 2008

Raw Materials for the Big Shot

Whether you want to create a vinyl die cut for your wall or a chipboard cut out for a special project, you can now do it using Stampin’ Up! products! Stampin’ Up! is now offering four colors of Décor Elements Sheets (Dark Gray, White, Kraft, and Chocolate) as well as specially-shaped chipboard to fit into your Big Shot without any trimming!

Décor Elements Sheets
Each package comes with two (2) 12″ x 24″ sheets of vinyl in specified color, along with two (2) 12″ x 24″ sheets of transfer tape to make using your vinyl pieces easy to use. Instructions for use are included in the package.

Item Product Name Price
114334 Dark Gray Décor Elements Sheets $12.95
114335 White Décor Elements Sheets $12.95
114336 Kraft Décor Elements Sheets $12.95
114337 Chocolate Décor Elements Sheets $12.95

On Board Long Board
Each package contains six (6) sheets of natural colored chipboard (5-3/4″ x 13-3/4″). This size is perfect for sliding into the Big Shot without needing to trim or cut pieces. Use with rule-based dies (Originals, Bigz, and Bigz XL dies).

Item Product Name Price
114320 On Board Long Board $6.95

DSP coordinating colors

fall-winter 2008 idea book & catalog papers:

Banbury: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Close to Cocoa, Pixie Pink
Bella Rose: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red
Georgia Peach: Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, So Saffron
Ghostly Greetings: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Kiwi Kiss, Pumpkin Pie
Green Tea: Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery, Old Olive
Haiku: More Mustard, Old Olive, So Saffron, Tangerine Tango
Hawaii Papaya: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango
Holiday Treasures: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Ruby Red
Junior Varsity: Bashful Blue, Old Olive, Rose Red, So Saffron
Maine Blueberry: Bashful Blue, Old Olive, Not Quite Navy
Manchester: Always Artichoke, Baja Breeze, Kraft, Very Vanilla
Muirfield: Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point, Very Vanilla
Parisian Summer: Bravo Burgundy, Pink Pirouette, Sahara Sand, So Saffron

Patterns:
Monochromatic papers available in Baja Breeze, Bashful Blue, Certainly
Celery, Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Old Olive, Pacific Point, Perfect Plum,
Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Rose Red, So Saffron, Tangerine Tango

Prestwick: Basic Gray, Brocade Blue, Garden Green, Night of Navy
Rainbow Sherbet: Apricot Appeal, Gable Green, Green Galore, Tempting Turquoise
Sweet Always: Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Pumpkin Pie, Regal Rose
Urban Garden: Baja Breeze, Basic Gray, Kiwi Kiss, Not Quite Navy
Washington Apple: Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Riding Hood Red, So Saffron
Windsor Knot: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Sage Shadow, So Saffron

older papers:

Apple Cider: Close to Cocoa, Really Rust, River Rock, Wild Wasabi
Holiday Harmony: Always Artichoke, Purely Pomegranate, River Rock
Brocade Backgrounds: Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, River Rock
Cerise: Real Red, Very Vanilla
Charbon: Basic Gray, Very Vanilla
Creepy Crawly: Basic Black, More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie, Really Rust
Cutie Pie: Bashful Blue, Basic Black, Certainly Celery, Rose Red, So Saffron
Darling Doodles: Brocade Blue, Groovy Guava, Rose Red, Wild Wasabi
Dashing: Old Olive, Real Red, River Rock, Very Vanilla
Fall Flowers: Old Olive, Really Rust, Sahara Sand, Soft Sky
Flowers for You: Certainly Celery, Lovely Lilac, Regal Rose, Tempting Turquoise
LeJardin: River Rock, Soft Sky, So Saffron, Very Vanilla
Linen Prints: Apricot Appeal, Cameo Coral, Close to Cocoa, Old Olive, Pink Passion
Notations No. 2: More Mustard, River Rock, Very Vanilla, Wild Wasabi
Outlaw: Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Really Rust, Sage Shadow, Very Vanilla

Prints:
Monochromatic papers available in Almost Amethyst, Always Artichoke, Blue Bayou, Brilliant Blue, Certainly Celery, Close to Cocoa, Groovy Guava, Lovely Lilac, More Mustard, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, River Rock, Rose Red, So Saffron, Soft Sky, Tempting Turquoise

Porcelain Prints: Blue Bayou, River Rock, Wild Wasabi
Uptown: Almost Amethyst, Basic Gray, So Saffron, Wild Wasabi
Wintergreen: Always Artichoke, Certainly Celery, Sage Shadow, Soft Sky
Bali Breeze: Old Olive, Taken with Teal, Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie
Berry Bliss: Purely Pomegranate, Pretty in Pink, Close to Cocoa
Cutie Pie: Bashful Blue, Basic Black, Certainly Celery, Rose Red, So Saffron
East Coast Prep: Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Tempting Turquoise, More Mustard
Flowers for You: Certainly Celery, Lovely Lilac, Regal Rose, Tempting Turquoise
Fall Flowers: Old Olive, Really Rust, Soft Sky, Sahara Sand
Ginger Blossom: Ruby Red, River Rock, Cameo Coral, Groovy Guava
Jersey Shore: Wild Wasabi, Pumpkin Pie, Brilliant Blue, Bashful Blue
Le Jardin: River Rock, So Saffron, Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Bashful Blue
Notebook: Soft Sky, Kraft, Vanilla
Olive Press: Old Olive, Very Vanilla
Porcelain Prints: Blue Bayou, River Rock, Wild Wasabi
Spring Break: Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Blue Bayou, Soft Sky
Spring Fling: Certainly Celery, Sage Shadow, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron
Spring Silhouettes: Wild Wasabi, Certainly Celery, Soft Sky, Very Vanilla
Western Sky: Ruby Red, River Rock, Blue Bayou, Soft Sky
Azure: Brilliant Blue, Very Vanilla

Back to School Class


Here are the 4 projects that we are doing for my Back to School class. We are making a mini-back-pack filled with tooties-rolls, a desk calendar to sit on thier desk through out the school year, a book mark & tissue holder, just what every teacher needs to get them thru the year! Class cost: $20

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Coaster Tile Class coming soon!


Okay, so a friend shared the idea with me about coaster tiles.....WOW! Am I lovin' it!! I have only one sample to share now but will get some more up as soon as I can! I am definitely having a class in November for these.

Stamp & Scrap nite in September

Ok, so normally when I host an event, I do not get anything done for me but looky here! I got one 12x12 page layout done. My sister-in-law & I left our stuff out overnight & after 3 soccer games the next morning, we scrapped a bit that afternoon/evening till the guys complained we were neglecting them.
Well, we were so we went & played singstar on the wii! Man, was that fun!

Monday, September 22, 2008

Online Ordering!!!!

Welcome to a new service that SU just announced . . . ON LINE ORDERING!
That's right . . . you can place an order with me any time, day or night, rain or shine! We're so proud of this new feature and are anxious for you to learn how to use it.
It's as easy as going to my website and clicking on the SHOP NOW button in the upper right hand corner. Click here http://www.kreatewithkristi.stampinup.net/ and you're on your way to easy-peasy-shopping!
So when you find that perfect project on Splitcoaststampers or in your favorite magazine, click on your FAVORITES (you do have me in your Favorites - Yes? - good!) select my site and you'll be able to order everything you need. If you just can't wait until our next class and want some card stock and matching ribbon . . . just click right to me!
As an introduction to this great new service . . . be one of the first FIVE people to place an on-line order of $40 or more and I'll send you something from my special collection . . . a 10-item assortment of 18" pieces of SU ribbons!
If you have any problems using on-line ordering, please contact me at (972)722.5353 and I'll be glad to help you. This is a terrific new service and I hope you'll find it useful too!

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

October Christmas Card Crunch!


Examples of my October Christmas Card Crunch. Come to this class & make 20 cards, (10 of each design) for $25. Check out my website for more information!

Mystery Hostess workshop...



these were the FREE projects that we did at my mystery hostess workshop last night! Host a workshop in the next 5 weeks, & the candy corn baggie is the project that all your friends will make. Contact me to set up a stampin' party!

Monday, August 25, 2008

WOW! Where the heck have I been?

SO I'll bet you are totally thinking I dropped off the face of the earth....guess again! I will not go one with all the details of my very busy, crazy life but let's just say that today was the first day of school & I think I will have some peace & quiet a few hours a week now! YEAH!!! keep checking back for some of my upcoming classes & other various projects & will be playing with! Have a great day!

Saturday, June 7, 2008

Bali Breeze Stamp Camp




Be prepared for any occasion with this stunning collection of 12 all-occasion cards in a custom-designed box. This card set makes a perfect gift for the person who has everything, or simply keep it on hand for yourself! This stamp camp includes light refreshments.


Date: Saturday July 19th, 2008
Time: 9am-1pm OR 2pm-5pm
Cost: $25
Location: my home, 631 Grisham Dr
Please email me to sign up for this class: kkstamps@gmail.com
Supplies:
• Stamp sets: One of a Kind, Embrace Life, Stitched Exotics, A Beautiful Thing, Taffy Alphabet
• Paper: 8 ½” x 11” Whisper White, Apricot Appeal, Rose Red, Old Olive, Taken with teal, Certainly Celery, River Rock, Bali Breeze Designer Paper (DP), Medium Whisper White envelopes.
• Ink: Basic Black, Taken with Teal, Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery Old Olive, Rose Red, Purely Pomegranate, Pumpkin Pie, Blush Blossom, River Rock Classic ink pads; Old Olive & Rose Red Classic ink refills; Rose Red Stampin’ Write marker or Stampin’ Spot.
• Adhesives: Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive, Snail Adhesive, 2-way glue pen, Stampin’ Dimensionals
• Accessories: Pomegranate double-stitched ribbon, narrow white & apricot grosgrain ribbon, silver brads, Dazzling Diamonds glitter.
• Puches & other tools: 1/16” handheld circle punch, ½” circle punch, ¼” circle punch, ticket corner punch, large oval punch, Boho Blossoms punch, 3/16” corner rounder punch, blender pen, Stampin’ Sponge, Stamp-a-ma-jig

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Monday, June 2, 2008

Monday, April 14, 2008

20/20 Stamp-A-Stack*April 2008


Just wondering if anyone is up for a Stamp-A-Stack this Friday? IF you are local, the class is $20 for 20 cards. If you are long distance, the class is $30 for 20 cards that are ready to assemble. All you have to do is follow the instructions & put them together. Shipping is included in the $30 class fee. Please contact me for more information. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery of class materials. Thanks!

Organizer Class Rescheduled...

I had to cancel the March Organizer Class due to an family emergency. I have 2 dates to reschedule the class.



Monday, May 5th 7-9pm @ my home

or

Friday, May 9th 7-9 @ my home



I will also have kits for sale for those who are long-distance. These kits come with all the supplies for the class & instructions for assembly. Class2Go Kits will be $40. This includes 20 cards & the cost of shipping. (note: pattern paper may differ from actual example)

Please contact me for more info.

Mother's Day Delight*May 2008 Class


Listed here are the 3 projects that we are making at my Mother's Day Delight Class on May 3rd @ 2:30-4:30pm at my home.
The gift bag is perfect for a small item. The card to the left is a standard greeting card & the project pictured below is a 3x3 card.
If you are intersted in a kist being sent to you, please contact me directly.




Tuesday, February 19, 2008

March Card Organizer Class w/24 cards!


What to get organized? What better way to start than by organizing your cards.
Never seem to have the right card at the right time?
Find yourself running to the store for a simple birthday or thank you card & spending a fortune?
Then this class is for YOU!


I have limited seating, 8 per session.


I have 2 sessions so make sure you let me know which session you would like to attend.

Fri, March 7th 7-9pm
or
Sat, March 8th 2-4pm




Cost is $25/pre-payment is not required, but most appreciated!

There are 2 ways to make your card organizer, month by month or my theme. You will need to let me know which way you want to make yours. The cards will be made from the left-over pack of Jersey Shore patterned paper.
Deadline to RSVP for this class is March 1st!

Contact me for more info!







Wednesday, February 13, 2008

3-4-$3 workshops during Sale-A-Bration


Here are the examples of the cards that we are making if you host a 3-4-$3 workshop during SAB. 2 are using SAB sets & one is using Garden Whimsy. Contact me today to host a 3-4-$3 workshop with your friends! Don't live in the area? Check out my Party in a Box

Hostess Promotion!

Dates: March 18 - April 30, 2008

Promotion Details:
Host a $350 workshop between March 18 and April 30, and earn an EXTRA $25 in hostess awards!

Things to Remember:
Customer, hostess, and workshop order types qualify for this promotion. Qualifying orders must be at least $350 before tax and shipping; workshops totaling more than $350 are not eligible for additional hostess awards. Hostesses can use their additional $25 on any regular catalog/mini-catalog merchandise. Qualifying orders must be placed by Wednesday, April 30, 2008. Phone: 7:00 PM (MT) OEX: 11:50 PM (MT)

Promotion FAQs
Q: Can demonstrators place a qualifying order for this promotion?
A: Yes! Demonstrators can also earn extra hostess awards when they host workshops totaling $350.

Q: Do orders over $350 receive more than the extra $25 hostess awards?
A: No. Hostesses can only earn an extra $25 in hostess awards, even if their total is over $350.

Q: How does a hostess order her additional free $25 of products?
A: The extra $25 will automatically be added to the hostess' benefits.

Q: Can I share this promotion with my customers today?
A: Yes! In fact, we encourage you to! Sharing this promotion now will help keep the momentum going after Sale-A-Bration ends, plus give you a chance to book and organize your workshops early.

Q: What if a hostess goes over her extra hostess awards amount?
A: Just like regular orders, she will pay the difference.

Q: Do the standard hostess awards remain the same during this promotion?
A: Yes. The extra hostess awards are in addition to the standard hostess awards.

Thursday, February 7, 2008

March Scrapbook 101

Okay, so here is one of the two 2 page layouts that we are doing at my Scrapbook 101 class. I will post the 2nd one later next week. :) Enjoy!

"Be Mine" Class



Be Mine Class
February 12th @ 7pm
Class cost: $10

You will be making:

· Decorated mail box
· 4 3x3 thank-you cards with envelopes
· Bookmark
· Decorated tissue-to-go pack

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Party in a Box




"Finally, I'd like to offer a new service to my long-distance customers:

Party in a Box!


A brief overview...once you commit to doing a Party in a Box event, you will receive the following:
* 2 current catalogs (one for you to keep, and one to pass on to a friend after the party)
* Any current specials flyers and/or mini-catalogs
* A current stamp set
* An ink pad
* Materials that are pre-cut, pre-scored, and ready to use on the FREE project that you and up to 9 friends get to make!
* A sample of the project, plus complete instructions for how to make it
* Order forms


Simply schedule a time (within a month of signing up for Party in a Box) when you and your friends can get together to stamp the free project--it can be all together, or friends can come and go open house style. Pass around the catalogs, collect orders, and enjoy hostess benefits!!


Plus, if your workshop total is more than $300, you get to keep the stamp set and ink pad that I send for using with your project for FREE!"

New Catalog Open House this Saturday!


This is the card that you will get to make if you are able to come to my Open House this weekend! It is a quick & easy card that can be done in just a few minutes. I hope to see you this weekend at my Open House. Contact me for more information! I used the Birthday Whimsy stamp set that is a Sale-A-Bration stamp set. Sale-A-Bration is February 1st thru March 17th. For every $50 order, you will receive a stamp set or package of Stampin' Up! exculsive rub-ons for FREE.