Sunflowers for Support

The news is full of the devastation hitting Ukraine right now, and my heart breaks for everyone affected. I wanted to show I am thinking of them by helping to flood the internet with beautiful sunflowers, the national flower of Ukraine, and of course using blue and yellow to represent their country's flag. I CASEd the oh-so-talented Alanna Wharf to create this gorgeous card. As a bonus, the Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set and coordinating dies are available as a bundle again until the end of March and are an additional 10% off! The Mini Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine and several bundles in the annual catalogue are on sale until the end of March as well at 20% off! 

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Peaceful Moments
Ink: Crushed Curry, Pacific Point, Old Olive
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Old Olive, Basic White, Gold Foil, Early Espresso, Basic Black, Brights DSP stack

Other: Stitched Greenery die, Sunflowers dies, Bumblebee 1/4" Gingham Ribbon, Sponge Daubers

If you would like to grab the supplies to create this beautiful project, head over to my online store by clicking here. I realize I haven't been posting much on my blog, but I do post several times a week on my Facebook page which can be found here. Come join me for the latest Stampin' Up! news, some card creations, and more! 

Have a fabulous week!

Krista

Happy Easter!

 I created a fun Easter card to send to my sisters and mom this year using the Arrange A Wreath bundle. I cut one layer of the wreath with Purple Posy and another layer with Pear Pizzazz and also stamped various eggs using Pool Party, Highland Heather, So Saffron, Blushing Bride, and Petal Pink. I'm going to miss this bundle! It is retiring soon and is a must to add to your collection in my opinion! It has images and sentiments to cover many holidays including Easter, Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Go to my online store ASAP and add it to your collection before it is gone forever!!

Stamps: Arrange A Wreath
Ink: Basic Gray, Highland Heather, So Saffron, Blushing Bride, Petal Pink, Pool Party
Paper: Basic White, Pear Pizzazz, Highland Heather, Purple Posy
Other: Wreath Builder Dies, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

The Last Chance List was released a few days ago, and things are selling out fast!  Click here to be taken to my online store to see all the items retiring. Many are discounted up to 60%! Don't delay....many items have already sold out. 

I  hope you are having a restful Easter weekend....stay safe everyone!

Krista

Free Shipping on Wednesday!!

Whoo hoo!! This DOES NOT happen often! Stampin' Up! is offering free shipping for 1 day only on orders of $65 or more - tomorrow, March 17, 2021!!  Take advantage of it and stock up on your everyday supplies...and get some of those things from your wish list too!!! 

Please note, free shipping applies only during the 24-hour period the promotion is live; this means that the order must be created and closed on March 17, 2021.  This is a great time to stock up on crafting supplies you use often like adhesives, cardstock, and envelopes!!  All Stampin' Up! products qualify, and you have only 24 hours to take advantage of this fantastic offer! 

Please click on the "Shop Now" link on the right and enter host code 2CVDUWBC if your order is under $200 at checkout. 

March is my anniversary month as a demonstrator with Stampin' Up! and I am offering my customers a free package of Holiday Rhinestones with every $50 order (before shipping and tax) placed this month! More freebies!! The 7 years I have been a demonstrator have flown by. I signed up for the discount, but I stayed for the friendships and sense of community!  Thank you for being a part of my story. 

Hugs,

Krista

A Touch of Ink

Some people prefer cards that area simple and serene, others love colour and vibrancy. Sometimes it just depends on your mood. By changing the colour of your card base, you can get a much different look for the same card. Here I have inked up the Sale-A-Bration free stamp set, A Touch of Ink with Memento Black and then stamped the "fill in" images with Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, and Coastal Cabana for the hummingbird. This photopolymer stamp set is easy to use and creates gorgeous cards with a slight watercolour appearance. The fill-in images do not line up exactly and that adds to the overall whimsical and watercolour effect.

Stamps: A Touch of Ink

Ink: Memento Black, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Coastal Cabana

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Melon Mambo, Thick Whisper White

Other: Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Stampin' Dimensionals, Basic Rhinestones, Multipurpose Glue

I always prefer colour, but I know not everyone does! Which one is your favorite?  The card on the left is layered on a Melon Mambo card base, the one on the right Thick Whisper White (still using up some old stockpile vs. Basic White!). A thin layer of Basic Black cut at 3-7/8" x 5-1/8" really sets off the black outline images on the white panel which was cut at 3.75" x 5". The hummingbird was cut out by hand and popped up on some Stampin' Dimensionals. 

Don't forget the inside of your card!!

Earn your FREE A Touch of Ink stamp set until February 28 during Sale-A-Bration 2021! You can choose this as your free gift with a $120 purchase (before shipping and tax) from my online store at kristaclark.stampinup.net and click "Shop Now." Please use this month's host code (found on the right side of this screen) when placing your order. If your order is over $200 you will qualify for free rewards - don't enter the host code - I want you to earn the rewards!

Hugs,

Krista

Lots of Heart for Valentines

Hi everyone! Have you seen the Lots of Heart bundle on page 15 of the January-June Mini Catalogue? It's great for creating Valentines, baby cards, and sending some "just because" love! I love a set that isn't just for one occasion, and those dies......swoon! I created this beauty by cutting a heart out of the free Sale-A-Bration paper, Oh So Ombre, and also cut out a vellum heart. The strip of Rococo Rose was cut just wide enough to use the fun X's and O's die. I ran my Blushing Bride layer through the Scripty 3D embossing folder before layering it on a Rococo Rose card base. What do you think? I hope you like it!! 

Stamps: Lots of Heart

Ink: Rococo Rose

Paper: Oh So Ombre, Blushing Bride, Basic White, Rococo Rose, Vellum

Other: Many Hearts Dies, Scripty 3D embossing folder, Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, dimensionals, multipurpose glue, Tailored Tag punch (to flag ends of sentiment strip)

There's just a couple weeks left to claim your Sale-A-Bration freebies! I used a 2.5 x 6" piece of the Oh So Ombre paper on my envelope flap - my goal for 2021 is to use up my DSP, and this is a perfect way to make your happy mail more special! With a $60 purchase (before shipping and tax) you can get the 6x6" DSP stack of Oh So Ombre paper as well! Go to kristaclark.stampinup.net and click "Shop Now." Please use this month's host code if your order is under $200! 

Happy Valentine's Day my Stampin' friends!

Krista