Nuts About You

Today is our 8th wedding anniversary and I decided to whip up a cute anniversary card for my hubbie (10 minutes before he got home from work!). I have been getting ready for the Stampin' Up! convention in Utah later this week! I always think I have lots of time and then suddenly - eeeekkkk!! Panic sets in!

I used the new hostess set Nuts About You. All the hostess sets can be found near the back of the annual catalogue. This stamp set features 11 stamps and costs hostesses only $12 (CA) for a clear mount set! However, this set is ONLY available if you host a qualifying party with $200 or more in sales. Don't have time to clean and prepare to host a party? No problem! Host a book party only or just purchase items for yourself! Who ever said you can't have a party with just 1 person?! 

Supplies Used:
Ink: Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso
Paper: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Big Shot: Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Labels Collection Framelits
Accessories: 1-1/4" Burlap Ribbon
Other: SNAIL adhesive, sponge

Thanks for visiting! Happy Stampin'!
Krista

SUO Challenge 100

This week's challenge at SUO Challenges is "Blast From the Past"- choose any one of the first 99 challenges and create something using only Stampin' Up! products! I chose Challenge #48 - For the Birds.

One of the swaps I have made for next week's convention in Salt Lake City fits this challenge perfectly! I used the stamp sets For the Birds and Gorgeous Grunge to create a card that features lots of different products from the current catalogue! Petite Petals stamp set and punch were also used in Melon Mambo, Tangerine Tango, and Daffodil Delight. The sentiment is from Four You.I made good use of my Stampin' Up Markers to color the focal image. Some Rhinestone Basic Jewels at the center of each flower add the finishing touch!

Happy Stampin!
Krista

Christmas in July?!

It's never too early to start on Christmas cards is it?! There was another new release from Stampin' Up! this week - they sure are churning out the surprises! The Christmas Bliss Photopolymer Stamp Set includes Christmas imagery perfect for cards and tags.
Check it out:

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Christmas Bliss Photopolymer Stamp Set $19.95 (CA), #138897

 

I think Stampin' Up! has been listening to their customers and demonstrators and are producing more sentiment stamp sets! I am liking that star too!

 

Thanks for stopping by! I will share with you the swaps I have been working on for convention. Just one more week until the fun begins in Utah!

 

Happy Stampin'!

Krista

New Releases from Stampin' Up!

Stampin' Up! released a couple of new stamp sets today - a sneak peek from the upcoming Holiday catalogue and an adorable photopolymer set for the boys!

Beauty of the Season will be available July 8 and features a lovely cardinal - perfect for coloring with the new Blendabilities!

 Beauty of the Season Stamp Set Clear Mount: $20.95 (#135779), Wood Mount: $26.95 (#135776)

Dear Heart Photopolymer Set is a companion to the popular Sweetie Pie Photopolymer Stamp Set that sold out almost as quickly as it was released earlier this year! Don't delay - contact me ASAP to add this adorable set to your collection!

Dear Heart Photopolymer Stamp Set $31.95 (CA), 26 pieces (#138157)

I am frantically working on swaps for the upcoming convention in Salt Lake City next week - eek! One more week!

Hello Honey!

I thought I would show you a comparison of the new 2014-2016 In Color Hello Honey to a couple of current Stampin' Up! colors from the other color families.

On the left is Crushed Curry (I need to order that ink pad!) and to the right is Daffodil Delight. As you can see, Hello Honey is a more saturated yellow with brown undertones. I read somewhere that it is what Summer Starfruit should have been! I quite like Hello Honey paired with the new In Color Blackberry Bliss. Give it a try! I would love to see your creations with this new color.

Thanks for stopping by!
Krista