Karina's Kreations

You're My Type!

2012-02-12T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I finally played with my new stamp set called You're My Type.

I love the type writer image and greetings in this stamp set.

I made a masculine birthday card using the Sale-a-bration Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper.

The type writer was embossed with Chocolate Chip craft ink and Clear Embossing Powder.

I added a little 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon to embellish the card.

Notice the greeting at the bottom of the card? It's from the Perfect Words Hostess stamp set.

This card will be in my birthday stamp a stack on Feb 22. Contact me to sign up.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Sprinkled Expressions SAB Card!

2012-02-11T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I used two Sale-a-bration products today.

I used the Sprinkled Expressions stamp set and the Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. Both can be earned for Free with a $60.00 order.

The card stock colors are Early Espresso, Blushing Bride, Lucky Limeade & Whisper White.

The Early Espresso card base was embossed with the Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and antiqued with the Mahogany stain from the Distressing Essentials Kit.

I used a Rock & Roll Technique on the main image. Ink the flower stamp with Blushing Bride ink and roll the edges on Early Espresso Ink.

Three punches were used. The Scallop Edge Border punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch and the Small Oval Punch.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Fresh Vintage Twitterpated Card

2012-02-10T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

We made this card at my classes this week. It uses the Fresh Vintage Sale-a-bration stamp set and Twitterpated Designer Series Paper.

Get your Fresh Vintage stamp set Free with a $60.00 order.

Here's the supply list:

-Twitterpated Designer Series Paper

-Blushing Bride 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon

-Blushing Bride Smooch Spritz

-Twitterpated Designer Buttons

-Postage Stamp Punch

-Basic Gray, Blushing Bride, & Baja Breeze Stampin' Write Markers

-Fabulous Phrases stamp set

-Finial Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Do you like it?

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Label Collection Framelits Die treat holder!

2012-02-09T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

Look at the cute treat holder you can make with the Labels Collection Framelits die. Shelli Gardner demonstrated this at leadership and I just had to share it with you.

You need two Calypso card stock pieces cut with the second largest Framelits die.

Cut a scallop off each piece and score it at 3/4" from the cut side. Place a piece of sticky tape on the edge and stick the two pieces together.

I used the Sale-a-bration Designer Paper EveryDay Enchantment and Lucky Limeade card stock to decorate the treat holder.

The stamp set is Apothecary Art and coordinates with the Labels Collection Framelits Die. It was stamped with Pool Party Classic Ink and colored in with markers. Pool Party 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon holds the treat holder closed.

Do you love it?

Place your sale-a-bration order today.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

My Digital Studio Card!

2012-02-08T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

Have you tried My Digital Studio yet?

There is a free 30 trial to test it out. I love the time I save using this product.

I made my daughter's birthday invite in 10 minutes using the Sale-a-btaion Piece of Cake Ensemble CD. It has digital stamps, designer paper, ribbon & brads. The disk is free with a $60.00 order!

I placed the images on the page so I could print it out on Whisper White card stock, cut it at 5-1/2" and score it at 4-1/2". I get two card invites out of one piece of paper.

To make this invite choose:

Multiple Output Option

8-1/2" x 11" size.

Click on Piece of Cake Embellishment

Select the balloon image. Place it between 5" and 7-1/4" and between 1" and 4" from the top.

Place the second balloon image between 6-1/2" and 10"from the top.

The greeting is a you're invited stamp.

I added a Rhinestone to the invite to give it some bling.

I hope you try My Digital Studio. I love it!!!!

My friend Linnea is holding a My Digital Program Info class Tuesday Feb 21 at 9:00. Come check it out and enter a door prize for bringing a friend with you. I'll be there too.

Contact me for more information.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Sprinkled Expressions!

2012-02-07T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

Don't you love this Sale-a-bration stamp set Sprinkled Expressions?

I made this cute card for my swap tonight.

The card stock colors are Riding Hood Red, Basic Black & Very Vanilla.

Here's a list of products used:

Eyelet Border Punch

Basic Black 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon

First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper

Bitty Buttons

Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack

Rhinestone Jewels

I hope my friends like it.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Coffee Talk Swaps!!!!

2012-02-06T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I wanted to share a few more swaps from our last coffee talk. Coffee talks are held for friends who are part of my downline and have bought the starter kit. Guests are welcome too. It's a fun evening of stamping, swapping and sharing ideas. Contact me to come to the next one!

My swaps got mixed up so I'm not sure who made the cards but I love them all!!!

Here they are:

Thanks for stamping with me girls and sharing your wonderful ideas!!!!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Coffee Talk Swaps!

2012-02-05T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I had my monthly coffee talk night on Friday and these were two of the swaps.

Melissa & Nick used the Gnome Sweet Gnome stamp set from the Occasions Mini catalog.

#126535 $33.95

#126537 $26.95

Aren't these guys cute?????

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Sweet Shop Post it Note Holders!

2012-02-04T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I'm doing a kid's class Sunday and this will be one of the projects. It's a post it note and gel pen holder. Isn't it sweet!!!

These are the supplies:

Sweet Shop Designer Stickers #125584 $8.50

Sweet Shop Designer Series Paper #125408 $15.95

Whisper White Card Stock #100730 $9.25

Island Indigo Card Stock #122923 $ 8.50

2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch #118874 $22.95

1-3/4" Circle Punch #119850 $ 22.95

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Leadership Swaps!

2012-02-03T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

One of my favorite things to do at Stampin' Up events are the card swaps.

I have some swaps from leadership to share with you today.

The first one is by Pat Brannin.

This one is by Vil Maldonado.

The last one is by Elaine Acord.

Aren't they great? I hope they inspire you to start stamping!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Free Mds Trial !!!!!

2012-02-02T07:00:00.000-08:00

Have you heard the news?????

Stampin'Up is offering a free 30 day trial of the amazing My Digital Studio program!!!!!

Go to my website at http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/default.aspx. Enter the number 129600 to your online shopping cart to get the download or Click here to go to mydigitalstudio.net and read the exicting details on how you can try out MDS Express for 30 days, totally free, no strings attached! This offer is only good during February, so go check it out right away! Your 30 days begins when you download the trial. Email me if you have questions not answered on the MDS site--and ENJOY this awesome gift from Stampin' Up!

Here's a few quick FAQ's for you--

Q: Is the trial version of the software different from the paid version of My Digital Studio Express?
A: No. When you order the My Digital Studio Express Trial, you will receive the full version of My Digital Studio Express. The software will function exactly the same as if you had purchased the software--you can design, purchase downloads, and print. The only difference is that you can only use the trial version for 30 days.

Q: Can I place a print order with the trial version?
A: Yes. You have full access to everything you can do in My Digital Studio for a full 30 days. This includes full designing functionality, printing, and the ability to purchase downloads.

Q: Do my 30 days start as soon as I download My Digital Studio?
A: Your 30 day trial period starts as soon as you launch the program. It does not matter when you download the program, your 30 days will start as soon as you actually launch (open) the program.

Q: Will the trial still last 30 days even if I order it in the middle or end of the month?
A: You can order the My Digital Studio Trial at any time. The trial period is not tied to the calendar. The trial period will begin as soon as you launch the program, and you will be able to use it for the next 30 days.

Q: What happens after the 30 day trial period is over?
A: When you launch the software after the 30 day trial period is over, you will be prompted to enter a product key. You will not be able to use the software again until you have entered a product key. You can get a product key by purchasing My Digital Studio or My Digital Studio Express.

Q: How do I purchase My Digital Studio after the trial period is over?
A: Simply add My Digital Studio (item 118108) or My Digital Studio Express (item 124483) to your next order. If you order My Digital Studio Express, you will not need to reinstall the software. A product key will be e-mailed to you; after you complete your purchase, just enter that product key when the program prompts you to. If you purchase the disc version of My Digital Studio, you will need to use the installation discs in order to access the included digital content. The installation wizard will walk you through the process, including entering the product key (which you’ll receive with your shipped discs). You will not lose any downloads or projects from your 30-day trial period.

Q: What happens to digital downloads I purchase during the 30 day trial period?
A: You will have continued access to any downloads you purchase during the trial period. If you choose to purchase the software, you will simply need to enter a product key, and you will be able to use all your downloads like normal. If you do not purchase the software, you will still have access to your downloads through your download manager, and you will be able to load them to the digital design software of your choice.

Q: Can I use My Digital Studio digital downloads in other design programs?
A: Yes. The My Digital Studio digital downloads will work with any digital design program.

Q: Will my saved projects be lost when the free trial ends?
A: You will not be able to edit any of your projects through My Digital Studio after the trial period has ended unless you purchase the software. If you do chose to purchase the software, you will be able to access all your projects. If you don’t choose to purchase the software, we recommend you save your projects as jpg files. You will then be able to use them like you use any of your jpg (picture) files.

Q: Can I have two free trials?
A: No. The My Digital Studio Express Trial will only work once. After your 30 days are over, you need to purchase the software to continue using the program.

Q: What if I don’t want to purchase the software at the end of the trial period?
A: You can uninstall the software at any time.

Q: How do I use My Digital Studio?
A: We have several videos and resources available for you on the training section of MyDigitalStudio.net that will help you learn how to use the program.

Don't delay! This is an amazing offer!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Mixed Bunch Scrapbook Page!

2012-02-01T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

Have you seen the new Mixed Bunch stamp set yet? I received it for Free at leadership and thought, "Another flower set! Do I really need it?" The answer is YES!!!!

We made the most amazing make & takes at leaderships plus I made this really cute scrap book page. The more I use this set, the more I love it!! Plus it has a matching punch!!!!

Put this on your wish list. When you buy the Mixed Bunch stamp set and Blossom Punch you're almost at a free sale-a-bration item! You could also sign up to be a demonstrator and get this stamp set and punch in your starter kit. It's on sale for $150.00.

Do you love the scrapbook pages? The Designer Paper is Everyday Enchantment which is a sale-a-bration this month.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

One Big Sale-a-bration Cd Card!

2012-01-31T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

Dust off your My Digital Studio program and make some quick cards.

I used the One Big Sale-a-bration CD that I got for Free with a $60.00 order.

You get 5 digital stamp sets(Fresh Vintage, Sprinkled Expressions, Outlined Occasions, Elementary Elegance & Home Sweet Home), Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper & Everyday Enchantment Embellishments.

What do you think?

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Outlined Occasions Birthday!

2012-01-30T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I have another Outlined Occasions Sale-a-bration card to share with you today. Earn it Free with a $60.00 order.

I paired it with the Party this Way stamp set. This stamp set is in the catalog but it can be earned for free during Sale-a-brations too!!! Isn't this fun!!!

The card stock colors are Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz, Very Vanilla and Pool Party.

The Designer Paper is Everyday Enchantment. It's also a Sale-a-bration item that can be earned for FREE.

I love free stuff!!!!

The ribbon is Pool Party 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon and I added some rhinestone jewels for some bling.

I hope you like the card.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Outlined Occasions Card!

2012-01-29T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

Get the Outlined Occasions stamp set for FREE with a $60.00 order.

I paired this stamp set with Turtle & Company stamp set. Stampin'Up donates $3.00 from every set sold to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

#122870 (W) $24.95

#122872 (C) $17.95

I love these happy images!!!

The presents were paper pierced. I stamped the present image three times on Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper, cut out the presents and attached them over the image on the Very Vanilla card stock.

The greeting was colored in with Stampin' Write markers.

Do you love the scalloped edge on the card? It's the new Adorning Accents Edgelits Die and the Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

View Master Card

2012-01-28T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I made a view master card with the Packed for Birthday stamp set. It's only $11.95 in the Occasions Mini Catalog.

I inked up each image with a Black Stampin' Write marker and stamped it on Whisper White card stock. Each image was punched out with the 1-1/4" circle punch.

The Designer Paper is Big Top Birthday. I love making birthday cards with this DP!!!!

The greeting is from the Hostess stamp set Happiest Birthday Wishes.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Mouthwatering Birthday Card!

2012-01-27T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I combined two of my favorite stamp sets today. I used Mouthwatering and Sweet Cake both from the Occasions Mini catalog.

The card stock colors are Real Red, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight and Whisper White.

The popsicle is stamped twice. Once in Old Olive and a second time in Real Red. The Real Red popsicle was cut out and placed on top of the Old Olive image.

Do you love the Designer Paper? It's Big Top Birthday in the Idea Book & Catalog.

I had to use my Big Shot on this card. I used the new Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folder on the top of the card. You get three folders for only $10.95.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Starter Kit Deal!

2012-01-26T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I wanted to share with you a great deal. The Stampin'Up starter kit is only $150.00. You get $425.00 worth of products and you can choose the stamps sets, ink pad colors, & paper packs up to a certain price.

You also get a FREE package of Designer Series Paper ($13.50 or less) or digital download (any price) which begins the month after the new demonstrator joins Stampin'Up.

You can alternate between Designer Series Paper and digital download each month.

Plus you get 30% off your first $200.00 order as long as it's placed within 60 days of signing up. It's a great time to buy a Big Shot.

Plus you get to come to my coffee talk stamp nights. They are so fun!!!!

This is a card I made using the starter kit.

The stamp set is Crazy For Cupcakes and the matching punch is called Cupcake Builder.

The card stock colors could be from the Getting Started paper pack. I was using up scraps and used two In-Colors on my card. I used Blushing Bride and Lucky Limeade. I had to use the new Labels Collection Framelits die. This is why you will want a Big Shot.

I hope i have inspired you!

Join Today!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Leadership Make & Takes!

2012-01-25T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

This was one of the cute cards we made at leadership.

The card uses the Mixed Bunch stamp set and Blossom Punch.

The words are from the Loving Thoughts stamp set.

Do you like the flowers. The Rich Razzleberry flowers are from the Blossom Builders kit. They are so quick and easy to use and I love the pink rhinestones!!!!!

Buy these items and get a free sale-a-bration set.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Packed For Mom!!!

2012-01-24T07:00:00.000-08:00

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/karinachin/
Hi Stamping Friends,

Sale-a-bration starts today!!!!! Spend $60.00 and receive a free set from this special catalog. Click on this link to check it out!!!! http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/karinachin/promotions

I was in San Antonio for the leadership conference last week. Stampin'Up had a contest to enter cards made with the Occasions mini catalog to win a prize. My card was chosen as one of the winners. What do you think?

I used the new Packed for Mom stamp set #125450 $11.95. The purse was stamped three times and paper pierced together. The circle on the purse was colored with a Versamarker and embossed with Pewter embossing powder.

I want to thank Regena for the inspiration for this card.

If you buy the products for this card you would earn a sale-a-bration item.

This is what you need:

#122712 Family Reunion $31.95

#125450 Packed for Mom $11.95

#125569 Riding Hood Red 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon $9.50

#125406 Twitterpated Designer Series Paper $13.50

#117273 Antique Brads $7.50

#124117 Pewter Embossing Powder $5.95

#100901 VersaMarker $4.25

#102845 Blender Pens #12.95

#111833 Baja Breeze Classic Ink $7.25

#111836 Riding Hood Red Classic Ink $7.25

#109120 Basic Gray Classic Ink $7.25

#119786 Blushing Bride Classic Ink $7.25

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Elementary Elegance Card!

2012-01-23T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I just got back from leadership in San Anontio. Wow!!! It was so much fun!

I wanted to show you our bags that we got for attending the event. It has a reversible bottom to change the appearance of the bag. Could it be a sneak peak of new fabric that's coming?

Make & takes were held on the first day. Sitting at every spot was this cute notebook holder with the coordinating fabric to match our bags. It also had a book mark that was personally signed by Shelli!!! In a separate box was handmade chocolate. The chocolate was made by a staff member from the home office. What a special touch!!!!

This was one of the Sale-a-bration cards they shared with us. Sale-a-bration starts tomorrow.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Check back for more leadership pictures!!!!

Elementary Elegance Card!

2012-01-22T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I must issue a fun alert today!!!!!!

I used my new Attic Boutique Side Notes on this card and had fun!!!! They card came together so fast! The side notes are only $7.50 for 24 notes in all shapes and sizes.

They make great card and scrapbook embellishments. Plus you can get coordinating Designer Series Paper called Attic Boutique # 125407 $13.50.

I used the Elementary Elegance stamp set on this card. I thought the Hello greeting paired well with the telephones on the note.

Do you love it?

Sale-a-bration starts in 2 days.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Triple Treat Flower SAB Card!

2012-01-21T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

Are you getting excited for Sale-a-bration yet? It's only 3 days away.

I'm showing you Cara's swap today. My friend Cara makes such beautiful cards. Look at all the layers on her card. Doesn't it make you want to stamp?

Cara used Lucky Limeade, Concord Crush and Whisper White card stock for this card. She made the back ground with the Fancy Fan Letterpress plate and Whisper White craft ink. I love it!!!!

Triple treat flower was stamped in Concord Crush ink and punched out with the Fancy Flower punch. The center was stamped with Calypso Coral and punched out with the 1/2" circle punch.

Earn this stamp for FREE with a $60.00 order.

Thanks for the swap Cara.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Daleen's Card!

2012-01-20T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

This Sale-a-bration card was made by Daleen Pinder. I love the colors and the stickers that she used.

She used the Sale-a-bration stamp set Outlined Occasions. You can earn it for FREE with a $60.00 order. The sale starts in 5 more days!!!!

The Designer Paper is called Sweet Shop and it has coordinating stickers. The Sweet Shop stickers are only $8.50. Aren't they great?

Wouldn't this card be great to give to a friend for her birthday?

Happy Stamping,

Karina

P.S. Thanks for the swap Daleen!!!!!

Lynne's Card!

2012-01-19T14:57:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I want to share another Sale-a-bration card with you! I was part of a Sale-a-bration swap and I loved this card.

When I looked at the back to see who made it, I wasn't surprised. Lynne Scratch made this card. She makes the most beautiful cards and I always love getting them from her.

She used the Outlined Occasions stamp set to create the back ground of her card. The flower image is also a Sale-a-bration stamp called Triple Treat Flower. It was stamp with Whisper White craft ink and embossed with White Stampin' Emboss powder. Island Indigo ink was sponged over top.

Lynne also used the Sale-a-bration ribbon & brad that you can get for free too.

Isn't this card beautiful.

Sale-a-bration starts in 6 more days.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Roommate Gifts!

2012-01-18T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I'm at the Stampin'Up Leadership conference today and wanted to share with you the roommate gifts I made with the help of my friend Linnea.

She designed this project and taught me how to make them. They are so fun to make!!!!!

We used the Twitterpated Fabric from the Occasions Mini Catalog.

Six strips of fabric 1-1/2" x18" were cut out and sewn together with alternating patterns. Press the seams so they face the same way.

Once they were sewn together. The raggedy edges were cut off. The fabric was then cut into 2-1/2" strips.

Cut a back piece 2-1/2" x 6" of fabric. Interfacing was ironed onto the backside.

Put your fabric pieces, wrong sides together and stitch with 1/4" seam leaving a 2" opening.

Invert your fabric and press it flat with an iron. Top stich the edges of the book mark so the fabric lays flat.

Cut out flowers with the matching flowers and the Fun Flowers Bigz L die #121812 $40.95. Layer the flowers with a Subtles Designer Button and sew onto your book mark.

I hope my friends like it.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

P.S. Thanks for your help Linnea!!!!!

Elementary Elegance Card!

2012-01-17T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I have another Sale-a-bration stamp set to share with you today. It's called Elementary Elegance and can be earned for free with a $60.00 order starting next Tuesday.

The greeting and the butterfly are from this set.

Do you love the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper? It's part of the Sale-a-bration promotion too. Another Freebie! Yeah!!!

The flower image is from Field Flowers stamp set#122760 (W) $30.95 0r #122762 (C) $21.95. I stamped it with VersaMark ink on Very Vanilla card stock and pounced Stampin Pastels #120962 $30.95 over the image with sponge daubers. It was cut out with the new Labels collection Framelits Die # 125598 $32.95.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

P.S. I'm flying to San Antonio for the leadership conference today. So fun!!!!!

Kindness Matters!

2012-01-16T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

Sale-a-bration starts next Tuesday and you could get this stamp set free with a $60.00 order.

It's called Kindness Matters and I used it on the center of the card.

The card design is case of a card I saw this summer at convention made Mary Ellen Bylar.

The butterflies were stamped with Whisper White craft ink on a Window Sheet and embossed with Vanilla Embossing Powder. The same image was stamped and colored on the inside of the card. Don't you love this effect.

The flower stamp set is called Field Flowers. This was my stamp set of the month for January, Everyone received the stamp set and three hand stamped cards.

I hope they like it!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Super Fun Stamp Night Swaps!

2012-01-15T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

These are the swaps from Super Fun stamp night.

Bella used the new stamp set called Just My Type. I love how she tucked the embossed heart behind the typewriter and the new Sweet Shop Designer Series Paper. Love it!!!!!

Kathleen used the Happiest Birthday Wishes Hostess stamp set on her card. I love the colors!!!!

Joanne used the Tags til Christmas stamp set on her cards. This is Joanne's first swap. Pretty impressive!!!

I hope they have inspired you! You're welocme to join us next month for Super Fun Stamp Night.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Regena's Card!!!

2012-01-14T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

My friend Regena, was helping me make my swaps yesterday and showed me this beautiful card that she made. I had to share it with you.

She brayed the inside of the Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder with VersaMark ink and placed Pool Party card stock inside. The folder was run through the Big Shot die cut machine. Clear embossing powder was poured over the card stock and set with a Heat Tool. Doesn't this create a great card base?

I love the effect!!!!

The water coloring was done with ink pads and a Aqua Painter. She is going to demonstrate water coloring at our next Coffee Talk meeting. Buy the starter kit and you can join us on Feb 3.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Kid's Valentine's Class!

2012-01-13T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

Do you have children who would like to make their own Valentine's cards this year?

They will make 24 cards with matching envelopes and will come home with a clear mount Button Buddies stamp set.

The second option uses Sweet Shop stickers and they will go home with the clear mount Sweet Shop stamp set. The will also complete 24 cards.

The cost is $40.00.

Rsvp by Jan 16.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Valentine's Card!

2012-01-12T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I made a Valentine's card for a swap for Super Fun Stamp night.

I pulled out my I Love Love Jumbo Wheel, rolled it in Riding Hood Red ink and rolled it across Whisper White card stock. I forgot how much fun these wheels are. Kids love them too.

The heart border was embossed with the new Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and Blushing Bride card tock. Riding Hood Red 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon was attached over the Blushing Bride card stock. I love this new ribbon!!!!!

The hearts were stamped with the I Heart Hearts stamp set in Basic Grey & Riding Hood Red ink.

The Melon Mambo heart was made with the Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit Die.

I hope you like it.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Ribbon Share!

2012-01-11T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

Have you seen the new pleated ribbon in the Occassions mini catalog?

I so beautiful that I want to do a ribbon share so you can get all the colors. The cost is only $10.00 per ribbon share. Yes, you are getting a deal. There is no shipping charged on this share. It's pretty much at cost!

You will get 1 yard of Riding Hood Red, Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze & Pear Pizzazz 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon and 2 yards of Pool Party 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon. Only $10.00.

Email me at kchin2@telus.net by Jan 20. I will order the shares once 5 people have signed up.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

A Cup of Thanks!

2012-01-10T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I went to a Millet meeting on Saturday and this was one of the make & takes.

The card was designed by Donna Wizniuk and uses the new Tea Shoppe stamp set in the Occasions Mini catalo. This set has really cute images.

The card stock colors are Whisper White, Marina Mist, & Calypso Coral.

Stampin Write markers were used to color in the different tea cups.

The lines on the card base were made with the Simply Scored Tool. If you haven't got one yet put it on your wish list!!!

Notice the brad and the cute ribbon? You can get them for FREE on Jan 24 by placing a $60.00 order.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Sweet Cake Treats!!!

2012-01-09T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I got this cute treat from my friend Tricia. She always makes the cutest projects!!!

She used the new Sweet Cake & P.S. I Love You stamp sets.

The card stock colors are Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder and Calypso Coral.

Chocolate peppermint patties are in between the scallop circles.

Don't you love it! These would make great party favors or Valentine treats.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Fresh Vintage Sneak Peak!

2012-01-08T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

One of the perks of being a demonstrator is getting the Sale-a-bration stamp sets early.

I used the Fresh Vintage stamp set on this card. This set is one of my favorites and it has matching Designer Series Paper.

I drew my colors from the new Twitterpated Designer Fabric. I love using fabric in place of ribbon. It adds a really nice touch to a card.

The card stock colors are Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze, Basic Grey, Pear Pizzazz and Whisper White.

I used the new Labels Collection Framelits Die to cut the shape for my flower. You need to use tab #2 on your Big Shot and lay your framelit face down on the card stock. I love these!!! They are so quick and easy to use.

I stamped the flower image with VersaMark ink and dabbed chalks over the image to get it to pop. It's a technique called Popping Pastels.

Do you like it?

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Kindness Matters Swap!

2012-01-07T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I'm going to Millet today and this is one of my swaps.

I used the Kindness Matters stamp set which is one of the Sale-a-bration stamps sets that can be earned for free starting Jan 24.

Isn't it sweet?

I also used the Sale-a-bration paper pack called Everyday Enchantment. You will love this Designer Series Paper. Again, you can get it for FREE!

The frame around the butterflies was made with the Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I brayered the inside of the frame with VersaMark ink and embossed it with Silver Embossing Powder. We'll be making a similar card on Super Fun stamp night.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Mouthwatering Swap!!

2012-01-06T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

Have you seen the new mini yet? I love it and there are some really fun new stamp sets. One of my favorites is Mouthwatering #125675 $25.95 (W) or #125677 $20.95 (C). What's not to love about ice cream, popsicles and watermelon!

I made this card for a swap using this fun set.

The card stock colors are Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White and the new Sweet Shop Designer Series Paper. This paper is so fun!!!

I stamped the ice cream cone once on Whisper White card stock with Early Espresso ink and a second time with Real Red Craft ink. Cherry Scented embossing powder was poured over the ink and set with a Heat Tool. Yes, that's right!!! We now carry scented embossing powders!!!!!

Notice the ribbon? It's the new Baja Breeze 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon.

Here's a list of all the new products on this card:

1) Mouthwatering stamp set

2) Sweet Shop Designer series Paper

3) Baja Breeze 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon

4) Cherry Scented Embossing Powder

5) Pool Party Baker's Twine

6) Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Powder. (Notice the hearts?)

I hope you love the card.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Bella's Card!

2012-01-05T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I wanted to share Bella's card with you today.

The card stock colors are Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy,Whisper White & Brushed Silver.

The Baja Breeze card stock was embossed with the Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

The butterflies were made with the Beautiful Wings Embosslit Die.

So pretty! Thanks Bella.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Sale-a-bration product card!!!

2012-01-04T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

Sale-a- bration starts Jan 24. When you spend $60.00, you get get a free item from the Sale-a-bration catalog.

This card designed by my friend Gail, uses three items from the Sale-a-bration catalog.

I used the Fresh Vintage stamp set, the Everyday Enchantment Designer Series Paper and Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack. All of these items can be earned for free.

Don't you love it???

I used a new product on this card. I used the Adorning Accents Edgelits die and the Adorning Accents Texture Impressions Embossing Folder.

The stamp set is called Perfectly Penned.

I hope you like.

Book your private stamping party to earn these items for free.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Fruit and Flowers Card!

2012-01-03T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I made this cute card using the Fruit & Flowers stamp set. I love these summery images and there is coordinating designer series paper called Berry Blossoms.

I used five punches for this card:

-2-1/2" Circle

-2-3/8" Scallop Circle

-1-3/4" Circle

-1-3/8" Circle

-Small Oval

The card stock colors are Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral and Whisper White.

I stamped the apple image on Whisper White card stock and embossed it with the Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

The greetings is from the Petite Pairs stamp set.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Furry Folk View Master Card!

2012-01-02T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

This card is from my stamp set of the month club. Furry Folks was the featured stamp set last month. I still have two spots open if you would like to join.

These little guys are so cute!!!!

I made this view master card to show off the characters.

Here's a quick tutorial:

1. Punch a hole out of the long side of Lucky Limeade 4-1/8"x 5 -3/8" card stock, and 4" x 5-1/4" Wisteria Wonder Card stock with the 1-1/4" Circle Punch.

2. Punch out a circle from the top of the card with the 1-3/8"Circle Punch.

3. Cut a circle out of Whisper White card stock and the 3-1/2" Circle Originals Die. I cut a second circle out of copy paper and folded it in half and then in half again. It helped me figure out where the characters needed to be stamped and where the center of the circle was to place my brad.

4. Stamp your images on the Whisper White circle.

5. Make a hole with a paper piercing tool and add a brad. Use the copy paper circle as your template. Attach to the card base with Dimensionals.

The frame on the front of the card was made with the 1-3/8" circle punch and the 1-3/4"scallop circle punch. Make sure you punch out your center circle first.

I hope you like it.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

MDS New Year's Card!!!!

2012-01-01T07:00:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year Stamping Friends,

I made this cute card using My Digital Studio. It was a Designer Template and all I did was change the greeting and add a button.

My Digital Studio is a huge time saver. It makes quick cards, albums and 3-D projects.

To make this card choose:

Cards & Tags

Postcard

5" x 7"

Designer

Celebrations

The greeting was from Calendar Cues.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Mouthwatering Sneak Peak!

2011-12-31T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

This is my last sneak peak. You will be able to order this set Jan 4. It's called Mouthwatering.

I embossed the watermelon with Red Craft ink and the new Melon Scented Embossing Powder. You are going to love this stuff!!!

I added some Twitterpated Designer Series Paper embossed with the Adoring Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

The hearts are made with the Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die.

The family Reunion stamp set was used for the greeting.

I love all the options this set has.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Apothecary Art Sneak Peak!!!

2011-12-30T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I have another Apothecary Art card to share with you.

I love this new stamp set. The images coordinate with the Labels Collection Framelits die.

Like the Designer Series Paper? You can get it for FREE during Sale-a-bration which starts Jan 24. Spend $60.00 and choose 1 item from the Sael-a-bration catalog. The paper is called Everyday Enchantment.

Here's the Recipe:

Stamps: Apothecary Art

Paper: Soft Suede, Lucky Limeade, Very Vanilla, Pool Party

Ink: Soft Suede

Accessories: Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Labels Collection Framelits Die, Riding Hood Red 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon, 1/2" Circle Punch, Large Basic Pearl

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Apothecary Art Sneak Peak!!!

2011-12-29T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I have another sneak peak to share with you.

I used the new Apothecary Art stamp set from the Occasions Mini catty which starts Jan 1.

Here's a list of new products I used on this card:

-Apothecary Art stamp set

-Labels Collection Framelits Die

-Attic Boutique Designer Series Paper

-Riding Hood Red 3/8" Pleated Satin Ribbon

I hope you like it.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Take it to the Heart Sneak Peak!!!

2011-12-28T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I have a sneak peak to share with you today. Stampin'Up has a new stamp set coming out Jan 1 called Take It to Heart.

My favorite image is the bicycle. I embossed it with VersaMark ink on Real Red card stock and embossed it with Black Stampin' Emboss powder.

The Designer Paper is new too. It's called Twitterpated. So pretty!!!

Are you wondering how I cut out the heart shapes? I used the new Hearts Collection Framelits Die. They are amazing!!!!! Put them on your wish list!

Here's the Recipe:

Stamps: Take it to the Heart, Shirt & Sweet

Paper: Real Red, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Twitterpated Designer Series Paper

Ink: Real Red, VersaMark

Accessories: Hearts Collection Framelits Die, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Rhinestone

Happy Stamping,

Karina

My Last Christmas Card!!!!

2011-12-27T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

This will be my last Christmas card post of the year!!!

This card is so cute I had to share it with you. My friend Sharlene designed it and used the cute Holiday Line Up stamp set.

I love how she colored one of the hats red and gave a reindeer a red nose by using a Glimmer brad.

This is so cute.

Thanks Sharlene.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

It's Boxing Day!

2011-12-26T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I love boxing day because of all the wonderful deals that you get. I treated myself to a little preboxing day sale. Check out the online sale from Stampin'Up. The old style punches are 40% off. The Simply Sent Something Special card kits are only $2.99.

What do you think of this card?

My son made it for his teacher all by himself.

I was pretty impressed.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Tidings of Joy Card!

2011-12-25T07:00:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas Stamping Friends,

I hope you're having an amazing day with your family and friends.

I wanted to share a beautiful card that I got from my friend and downline Crystal.

She stamped the image from Tidings of Joy on watercolor paper and colored the image with Stampin' Write markers and a Blender Pen. I love how she distressed all the edges and used Early Espresso Baker's Twine to accent the greeting.

The best part of the card is that she made it for me.

A hand stamped card is a gift and I am thankful for all the cards I receive and the friends I have made making cards.

I hope you and your families have a Merry Christmas.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Snow Much Fun!

2011-12-24T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

One more sleep until Christmas. Yeah!!!!!!

I had to use my favorite stamp set one last time. Can you guess what it is?

It's Snow Much Fun #122560 $33.95 (W) or # 122562 $24.95 (C). I love, love, love this set!!!!!

You can make the cutest cards with this stamp set and it doesn't have to be just for Christmas.

The card stock colors are Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green & Whisper White.

I used the Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Cherry Cobbler 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon, Silver Glimmer Paper, and a Rhinestone Jewel.

The stamp sets are Snow Much Fun and Teeny Tiny Wishes.

Four punches were used 1-3/4" Circle , 2-3/8" Scallop Circle, Scallop Oval and Large Oval.

I hope you like it.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Christmas Card!

2011-12-23T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I'm sharing a card that was made by my friend Bev. I love her style and am always happy to get a card from her.

She paired the Snow Swirled stamp set with some new In- Colors. The colors are Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade and Rich Razzleberry. The glimmer brads match as well.

Thanks for the card Bev. I love it!!!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Christmas Cards!

2011-12-22T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I have some more cards to share with you today.

The stocking card was designed by Tina.

I love the red Glimmer Paper on the stocking, the Northern Frost snowflake out of Brushed Silver card stock and the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border on the card. The best part of the card is that she used the note cards for the card base. What a time saver!!!! You get 20 cards that are precut and scored plus the matching envelope for only $7.50.

The next card was designed by Elaine.

She used lots of Red Glimmer paper and Silver Embossing Powder on Dasher and the greeting from Many Merry Messages. This card sparkles!!!! Sorry, the picture doesn't do the card justice.

Thanks for the cards girls!!!!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Christmas Cards!

2011-12-21T12:32:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I have been getting some amazing Christmas cards from my friends that I wanted to share with you.

This card is by Barb.

She used the Snow Much fun stamp set and the Northern Flurry Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I love the Silver Glimmer paper on the bottom of the card and the paper piercing done on the snowman. So cute!!!

Bella made this beauty with the Stocking Builder Punch, Silver Gimmer Paper, Frostwood Lodge Dp and Bells & Boughs stamp set. She even threaded White Baker's Twine through the jingle bells.

Thanks for the amazing cards girls!!!!!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Kelly's Gift Card Holder!

2011-12-20T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I just had to share an amazing gift card holder that Kelly made.

Kelly is my friend and downline who lives in St. Albert. Check out one of her classes. You won't be disappointed.

Kelly used the Holiday Stocking Bigz Die #124098 $40.95 to make the gift card holder.

I love it!!!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

My Charm Book!!!

2011-12-19T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I have a beautiful project to share with you today. My friend Jen made me this amazing charm booklet to hold all my charm inserts for my Simply Adorned 1" x 1-1/4" Charm.

The charm and chain can be bought separately. The charm #116798 is $25.05 and the Simply Adorned Chain #116800 is $14.95

She made the cover with My Digital Studio and the Noteworthy Digital Content Cd. The inside of the album can be bought at a coin dealer. Isn't she smart?

Thanks Jen! I love it.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Cute Christmas Tag!

2011-12-18T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I have another cute tag to share with you today.

I used the Two Tags Bigz Die and Garden Green card stock for the base.

The candy cane is made with the Stocking Accents Original Die # 124099 $21.95. It has such fun shapes. I cut out a Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler Candy Cane and paper pierced it together.

Notice the Dazzling Details on the Candy Cane. It's only #3.25.

The stamp set is called Dear Santa. It's a great set for tags.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Christmas Tag!

2011-12-17T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I started wrapping Christmas presents and needed a few tags. This is one design I came up with.

I used the Two Tags Bigz Die and Whisper White card stock to make the tag base.

The tree was stamped four times with Wild Wasabi ink, cut into pieces and the edges were scalloped with the Scallop Edge Border Punch. I ran my Versamarker #100901 $4.25 along each edge and embossed it with Silver Embossing powder. I cut out the tree pieces and layered them onto each other with Stampin' Dimensionals. I added some Silver Glimmer paper as well.

The tree image is from the Bight Hopes stamp set in the holiday mini. Make sure you get this set before Dec 31. You never know if it will carry through to the next catalog.

I added a little more bling with some rhinestones.

Do you like it?

Happy Stamping,

Karina

From Drab to Fab!!!!

2011-12-16T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I have a fun project to share with you but first, check out this crazy clearance sale Stampin'Up is having. Wow!! Some items are 80% off!!!!!

Go to this link http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/karinachin/promotions and click shop now to check it out!

Now for my fun project which is actually a sneak peak from the Occasions mini catalog. Look what you can do to our envelopes!!! I used the new Adorning Accents Edgelits die and the matching Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folder to jazz up the envelope.

What do you think?

I made the matching card using the same die and the snowflake punch. I added some red glimmer paper behind the snowflake. So cute and easy too.

The greeting is from the Grateful Greetings stamp set.

The card was designed by my friend Gail. She makes beautiful cards and I'm so happy when she shares her ideas. Thanks Gail!!!

I hope I have inspired you to make a card today.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Cara's Card!

2011-12-15T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I got together with my stamping friends Monday and Cara gave us this beautiful card that she created.

The card stock colors are Crumb Cake, Early Espresso & Marina Mist. There is glitter on the white snowflake but it's hard to see in this picture.

The snowflake is made with the Snowflake #2 Original Die & the Big Shot die cut machine.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Christmas Lodge Card!

2011-12-14T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I'm tired of green Christmas trees so I thought we needed a Blushing Bride tree today.

I used the Christmas Lodge stamp set with Letters to Santa Designer Series Paper.

The tree image was stamped with Blushing Bride ink on Whisper White card stock. Pear Pizzazz ink was sponged around the edge. Birds were stamped with Early Espresso ink and colored in Stampin' Write markers.

The Christmas greeting is from the Petite Pairs stamp set. It was punched out with the Large Oval Punch and layered onto an Early Espresso snowflake. The snowflake was made with a snowflake punch.

I hope you like it.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Kathy's Card!

2011-12-13T07:00:00.000-08:00

I received this beautiful card from my friend Kathy.

Her blog is called Red Eye Crafts. Here's the link http://redeyecrafts.blogspot.com/

She used the Bells & Boughs stamp set and Winter Wishes stitched Felt.

Thanks Kathy! I love it.

I hope this inspires you to make your own card creation.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Super Fun Stamp Night Swaps!!!

2011-12-12T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I have two cute cards to share with you today. These were two of the swaps from Super Fun stamp night.

Kathleen's card!

Merrill's Card!

I love them!!!

Thanks for sharing girls!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Santa Owl!

2011-12-11T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

This little santa owl is so easy and fun to make with the Owl Builder Punch. I added a Santa Hat from Jolly Bingo bits to make him more Christmassy. I got the idea from my friend Jen.

Here's the Supply List:

Owl Builder Punch #118074 $22.95

1-1/4" Circle Punch #119861 $21.95

1-3/4"Scallop Circle Punch $22.95

Jolly Bingo Bits Stamp Set #120857 $46.95 (W) or #121187 $32.95 (C)

Perfect Punches Stamp Set #117022 $30.95 (W) or #120516 $21.95 (C)

Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Buttons #125636 $11.50

Early Espresso Baker's Twine #123124 $3.95

Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon #124142 $10.95

Early Espresso Card Stock # 119686 $8.50

Real Red Card Stock #102482 $8.50

Whisper White Card Stock #100730 $9.25

Real Red Classic Ink #103133 $7.25

Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper #124002 $13.50

I hope you like it!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Bells & Boughs Treats!

2011-12-10T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

Do you want to give your friends a fun treat? Try making these cute little bags filled with Hershey's nuggets.

Here's the supply list:

Bells & Boughs Stamp set # 120831 $24.95 (W) or #121142 $17.95(C)

It's a Wrap Holidays stamp set #122770 $33.95 (W) or #122772 $24.95 (C)

Real Red Classic Stamp Pad #103133 $7.25

Garden Green Classic Stamp Pad #102272 $7.50

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker #119677 $4.50

3" x 5" Cellophane Bag #103104 $4.95 (50 Bags)

Top Note Bigz Die #113463 $26.95

Avery Ink Jet Labels #5160/8160

The candies are really easy to wrap. Just buy the Avery labels, stamp on them with Real Red ink and wrap around your candies. Love it!!!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Bella's Snowman!

2011-12-09T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I wanted to share Bell's shoebox swap. She made this cute little snowman with Shimmery White card stock and the snowflake punch.

The Designer Paper is called Letters to Santa #122349 $13.50.

The stamp set is Christmas Greetings #115448 $ 13.95.

Thanks Bella! I love it!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

More Coffee Talk Jems!

2011-12-08T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I have some more Coffee talk Secret Santa gifts and shoe box swap cards to share with you.

Kathleen made this beautiful card as her shoebox swap. She used the Contempo Christmas stamp set. I love the jingle bell!!!

Janet made this shoebox swap. I love the vintage look.

Merril made this beautiful pin for her Secret Santa gift. Merrill makes jewelry as well as cards.

So beautiful!

I'm so lucky to have such a fun group of girls to stamp with!!!

I hope they have inspired you.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Simplicity at it's best!

2011-12-07T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

Sometimes, simple is best. I made this pretty card using the Bright Hopes stamp set.

I used Whisper White & Lucky Limeade card stock, ink and embellishments.

Pretty simple but I love how it turned out.

I think the Petals-a-plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and Scallop Trim Border punch adds a lot to this card.

I hope you like it.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Side Step Card Tutorial!

2011-12-06T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

We made this Side Step card at my class yesterday and I said I would try to post a tutorial on how to make the card base.

I would like to mention that all my score lines were done with Simply Scored Scoring Tool. This would make a great Christmas present!!!

Step 1) Start with Cherry Cobbler 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" card stock. Score at 4-1/4" like you would for a normal card.

Step 2) Slide the short side into the paper cutter at 3-1/2". Cut from 2-1/4" down to 7-1/4". Note: Do not cut right from the top.

Step 3: Slide the long edge into the paper cutter at 1-1/4" and score down to the cut line. Move the paper to 2-1/4" and score to the cut line. Repeat this process at 3-1/4" and 6-1/4". You can see the score lines that were already done on my sample.

Step 4: Fold your paper into mountain and valley folds. The center score line(4-1/4") becomes a mountain fold. 1-1/4" score line is a mountain, 2-1/4" a valley, 3-1/4" mountain, 4-1/4" valley and 6-1/4" mountain.

If this is too confusing, come to Super Fun Stamp night this Friday at 7:00 and I'll show you how to do it.

Here's the recipe for the card:

Stamps: Bright Hopes

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla

Ink: Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Versamark Ink

Accessories: Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Cherry Cobbler Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Pearls, Cherry Cobbler 3/8" Quilted Ribbon

I hope you like the card.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Secret Santa Gifts!

2011-12-05T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I have two secret Santa gifts to share with you.

The first one was made by Bella. She made this beautiful ornament with Dasher inside.

The second project was made by Kathleen and the Holiday Stocking Bigz L Die. It's so pretty but my pictures are not very good. So sorry!

Janet is holding it up and since it's a side view of her I'm sure she won't mind me posting the picture.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Coffee Talk Shoe Box Swap!

2011-12-04T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I want to share two of the show box swaps we did Friday night.

The first one is designed by Kelly. We sell these cute mustaches for $11.95 and you get four images. The set is called Many Mustaches #122917.

Kelly used Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper on her card. Have you seen this paper yet it's beautiful!!!

I love her saying, "Stashing through the snow" is brilliant!!!!

Chantal had a fun card too. She used Holly Berry Bouquet & Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper. Dasher has Dazzling Diamonds glitter all over his image which is hard to see in the picture but so beautiful in person. Love it!!

Thanks girls!!!!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Jewel Case Desk Top Calendar!

2011-12-03T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I had my monthly coffee talk last night and we decided to do a Secret Santa gift exchange and a shoe box swap. I want to thank everyone for their creativity and being part of my team. I love our get togethers !!!!!

I made a desk top calendar with the MDS Download 2012 Modern Prints Jewel Case #127590 $18.50. I printed the calendars on Whisper White card stock on my home printer, cut it out and matted it on coordinating card stock. The embellishments were punches and Big Shot dies.

I hope you like it.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Turtle & Co.

2011-12-02T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I have a quick post tonight. I just finished making my Secret Santa gift and it took longer than I thought But I love how it turned out. My downline are coming over tomorrow for a shoebox swap and secret santa gift exchange.

This card uses Turtle & Co. which is a great set to buy, $2.00 of every sale goes to Ronald MacDonlad House.

The card stock colors are Pool Party, Old Olive, Early Espresso, & Whisper White.

The turtle image is colored in with Stampin chalks.

The punches are the 2-1/2" circle punch, and the Large Oval Punch.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Merry & Type Embossed Card!

2011-12-01T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I have another Merry & Type card to share with you today. This card is a little more effort but I love how it turned out!

I cut a circle with my Clear Circle Bigz Die and Whisper White card stock. The ornament image was stamped with VersaMark ink and embossed with Silver Embossing Powder. The image was colored in with Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke(yes, I know it's the wrong color but my Old Olive is missing) and Early Espresso Stampin' Write Markers. I always use the same markers and card stock colors so this killing me! Can you tell the difference?

The circle was attached to Old Olive card stock that was embossed with the Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder. I used the Eyelet border punch on a strip of Early Espresso card stock and attached it behind the Old Olive card stock. Cherry Cobbler 3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon was tied into a bow and attached to the front of the card.

I placed a strip of Silver Glimmer Paper to the inside of the card.

I should mention that the Old Olive card stock is 4" x 10" scored at 5 1/4". It is attached to an Early Espresso 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" card stock base.

What do you think?

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Merry & Type Case!

2011-11-30T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I had so much fun tonight!!! I taught a 150 ladies how to make a mini scrapbook album for Christmas.

They were so nice & fun to work with!

I want to thank Crystal, Laverne, Chantal, Melissa & Kathy for helping with the event. I couldn't have done it without you!!!!

The door prize was the Merry & Type stamp set so I wanted to post a sample of a card that can be easily copied.

Here's the Instructions:

1. Start with a 8-1/4" x 4-1/4" piece of Real Red card stock scored at 2-3/4".

2. Place the small section of the Real Red card stock in the Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and the Big Shot die cut machine.

3. Layer a piece of 4" x 5-1/4" Very Vanilla card stock on the inside of the card.

4. Stamp the Ornament image with real Red classic ink on the Very Vanilla. Add glitter with the 2-WAy Glue Pen.

5. Stamp Deck the Halls with Real Red ink on 2-1/4" x 2-1/2'"very Vanilla card stock.

6. Layer on a piece of Early 2-1/2" x 2-3/4" Espresso card stock.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

25 & Counting Card!

2011-11-29T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

This is a quick & easy card that anyone can make as long as you have the Peekaboo Frames and the Big Shot Die Cut Machine.

I used a stamp from the 25 & counting stamp set to hide behind the peekaboo frame. Isn't it cute?

The other stamp set is called Serene Snowflakes. The snowflake was punch out with the 1/2" circle punch and popped up with a Stampin' Dimensional. A little Rhinestone gives it some bling.

The greeting is from Teeny Tiny Wishes. This is such a versatile set with 24 stamps in the set. The stamp set coordinates with the Word Window and Modern Label Punch.

The card stock colors are Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White and Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Punch Art Christmas Card!

2011-11-28T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I have a cute card to share with you today. This is case of a swap card I received from Winona Semler. I love her cards! She has such great ideas!!!

I changed the Designer Series Paper but that was it.

The card stock colors are Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, First Edition Specialty Dp and Letters to Santa DP.

The stamp set is called Petite Pairs. This is such a versatile set and comes with a matching greeting for the inside of the card.

The punches are the Scallop Trim Border Punch and the Petite Pennants Builder Punch.

A little Old Olive 1/8" Taffeta ribbon finishes off the card.

Don't you love it?

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Muffin Tin Advent Calendar!

2011-11-27T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I ran my last muffin tin advent calendar class yesterday. This was such a fun project to make.

The picture isn't the best but I think you'll get the idea.

The project uses the 25& Counting stamp set #123792 $54.95 form the Holiday Mini Catalog and the Peekaboo Frames Bigz L Die #124587 $40.95.

The base is a mini muffin tin that I filled with little chocolates.

I hope you like it!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Merry & Bright Card!

2011-11-26T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I had my Christmas Stamp a Stack the other night and created this card with some left over pieces.

I embossed some Real Red card stock with the Petals a Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and used the Direct to Paper Technique with Real Red Classic Ink. I love the name of this technique. It sound very technical. Drag Real Red Classic Ink over the embossed areas and you have the Direct to Paper Technique. So easy!!!

The Designer Paper is called Holly Berry Bouquet. I cut out some of the roses and added them to the greeting which was stamped with the Merry & Type Stamp set.

I hope you like it!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Bella's Button Buddie Card!!!

2011-11-25T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

Look what my friend Bella made! Isn't this card cute?

She used the Button Buddie stamp set # 122735(W) $36.95 or #122737 $26.95 with Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper.

I love how she added brads to the center of her button. What a great idea!

Thanks for sharing the card Bella.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

I Heart Hearts Online Extravaganza Beauty!

2011-11-24T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

Have you bought the I heart Heart stamp set yet? It's on the Online Extravaganza sale at 40% off.

The wood mount set #129032 is $26.07 or the clear mount set#129033 is $20.07. The offer is good until Nov 30.

Look at the cute card I made with this set. I stamped the friend image in Blushing Bride ink and rolled the edges in Early Espresso ink.

The Designer Paper is Letters to Santa #122349 $13.50.

I used two punches, Full Heart & Heart to Heart.

I added some faux stitching with the Signo White Gel Pen.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Kathleen's Swap!

2011-11-22T20:57:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I have to share another card with you. My friend Kathleen made it.

I love the simply elegance of the card plus all the punched out layers. The Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper is actually punched out and the Silver embossed ornament is set inside.

Plus she created a frame with the Ovals Originals die and the ornament punch. She said that she used removable tape to create the layers.

Do you love it?

I sure do! I have been out stamped again!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Online Extravaganza!

2011-11-22T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

Have you checked out the online extravaganza yet?

I made this cute card with items that are on sale now!

I used the Button Button stamp set that's on sale for $19.17 wood mount or $13.77 clear mount.

That's a 40% savings. What a great deal!

I used the clear mount stamp set because you can set multiple images on one block. It's a time saver when I make more than 1 card.

The card stock colors are Rich Razzleberry, Marina Mist, Certainly Celery & Whisper White.

I also used the Getting Started Stampin' spots on sale for $16.17.

What great deals. The sale ends Nov 30.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Scrapbook Page!

2011-11-21T07:00:00.000-08:00

Check out the Online Extravaganza!

The Simply Scored Tool is on sale today Nov 21 only for $31.16 and the Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamp is on sale for $16.76.

The other items are on sale until Nov 30. Visit my online store http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/karinachin/.

Hi Stamping Friends,

I'm running a scrapbook class tomorrow and this is one of the layouts. You get to choose your card stock and designer paper to match your pictures. You make 2 pages.

I used the Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper. Isn't it beautiful????

The stamp sets are Best Friends Forever #122805 $28.95 (W) #122807 $21.95 (C) and Letter it #122840 $53.95 (W) or #122842 $38.95 (C).

I'm loving the Letter It stamp set. It so fast & easy to stamp the letters and cut them out.

The class starts at 12:30 if you want to come.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

A Fun Valentine's Card!

2011-11-20T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I made a cute Valentine's card. I really wanted to try my Festive Finishes Pick a Pattern Letterpress Plate and this is how the card turned out.

Here's the Recipe:

Stamps: Warmest of Wishes, Grateful Greetings

Paper: Melon Mambo, Soft Suede, Old Olive, Whisper White & First Edition Specialty Dp

Ink: Soft Suede, Early Espresso

Accessories: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Petit Pennants Builder Punch,Owl Builder Punch (Heart), Subtles Designer Buttons.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Kelly's Project!

2011-11-19T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I'm hoping to inspire you with this beautiful project. It was made by my friend & downline Kelly. She's in St. Albert and has fun classes!

This was a project she brought for our show & share draw at coffee talk.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Linnea's Card!

2011-11-18T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I have a cute card to share with you today. My friend Linnea made it and if you look carefully you can seeing the stitching on the card.

She also used the Scallop Circle #2 Die and the Big Shot die cut machine to cut a scallop shape out of felt.

I love the layout.

I'll have to try make a different card with the same design.

Thanks Linnea!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Snow Much Fun Post it Note Holder!

2011-11-17T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

Wouldn't this make a cute gift for a friend?

I made this cute post it note holder for a door prize for a private stamp party tonight.

I used Soft Suede, Real Red, Whisper White and Brihgts Collection Patterns Designer Series Paper.

The Soft Suede base is 11" x 3-12/" scored at 5-1/2" and 8-1/4". Attach a second 3-1/2" x 5-1/2" Soft Suede piece to the base.

I stamped the Snowman from Snow Much Fun and colored him in with Stampin' Write markers. OOPs! I just noticed, I forgot to color in the bird's beaks. Don't LOOK!!!! I think I'll have to fix that!

I also used the Short & Sweet Stamp Set. This is an oldie but goodie!!!

Some Dazzling Details Glitter Glue was added to the snowman along with a Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Button.

I hope the door prize winner likes it!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Up Up & Away Take 2!

2011-11-16T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I have another Up, Up & Away card to share with you.

This time I used Melon Mambo, Early Espresso & Pretty In Pink card stock on the card.

The card is pretty easy to make. The hardest part was cutting out two of the balloon images.

I hope you like it!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Up Up & Away Stamp Set of the Month Card!

2011-11-15T21:18:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I run a stamp set of the month group for friends who can't make my classes on a regular basis. They receive the stamp set and three hand stamped cards.

This month I featured the Up, Up & Away stamp set.

I used Pool party, Calypso Coral and Whisper White as the card stock colors.

I created a mask by cutting a second Top Die shape and punching a hole in it with the 2-1/2" Circle Punch. The top note shape was layered over the Whisper White Note and Pool Party ink was sponged in the circle.

The cloud was colored in with a Signo White Gel Pen.

Do you like it?

Happy Stamping,

Karina

3D Ornament Card!

2011-11-14T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

We made this cute card at my Super Fun Stamp night.

I wanted a card that was cute but not too hard to make.

The card stock colors are Whisper White, Marina Mist, & Cherry Cobbler. The Designer Paper is Frostwood Lodge in the Holiday Mini Catalog.

I used Hand Penned Holidays for my stamp set. I love this set!!!

To create the ornament, punch three ornament shapes out of Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper using the Ornament punch. Fold each ornament in half and attach the three sides together. Attach the ornament to a 2-1/2" Circle. I added some jewels to give my card some sparkle.

The Cherry Cobbler card stock was embossed with the Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

I hope you like it.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Kathleen's Card!

2011-11-13T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

It was Super Fun Stamp Night on Friday and this was Kathleen's swap.

Wow!!!!!!!

She embossed the big snowflake from the Northern Flurry Textured Impressions Embossing Folder on Velum paper and matted it on Whisper White and Silver card stock. A little Dazzling Details Glimmer Glue adds some shimmer to the snowflake.

The greeting is from the Tiny Tags stamp set & is punched out with the Jewelry Tag punch. The tags were stitched onto the card.

Love it!!!!!

Thanks for the swap Kathleen!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Kelly's card!!

2011-11-12T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I have a Kelly card to share with you today. Kelly is one of my downline and she lives in St. Albert. She has amazing projects and card classes.

She made this cute card for our Coffee Talk swap.

The stamp sets are Delicate Doilies and the Sounding Joy.

The card stock colors are Soft Suede, Baja Breeze & Whisper White.

Isn't it pretty? I love this color combination.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Glimmer Paper Card!

2011-11-11T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

There is something to be said about a simple card with lots of Glitter. I don't know about you but shiny, sparkly things make me happy.

I made this cute card for my downline to make at our coffee talk meeting and had to share it with my Monday stamping group as well.

The card stock colors are Whisper White and Baja Breeze. I used Baja Breeze ink and Baja Breeze 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon.

The stamp set is called Perfect Punches #117022 (W) $30.95 or #120516 (C) $21.95.

The Textured Impressions Embossing Folder is called Snow Burst #124096 $9.75.

I used the Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die to cut out the Silver Glimmer Paper #124005 $5.95.

Now here's my WOW!!!!

1. Drop a few drops of Tempting Turquoise Re-inker into a plastic container.

2. Fill an Aqua Painter with water and squeeze the aqua painter to get the bristles wet. Dip into the Tempting Turquoise re-inker and paint the glimmer paper with ink. Be generous with the ink.

3. Set the ink with a Heat Tool. The Glimmer Paper will dry to a light blue color.

Do you love it? I'll have to try green or red next. Just remember to use a dark color of ink.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Lisa's Suitcase!

2011-11-10T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I have another cute project to show you today.

Lisa made this cute little suitcase with matching card for our Coffee Talk night.

It's a perfect size to hold cards or a special treat.

I love her card. She used the Lattice Bigz Die and Tangerine Tango Stampin' Emboss Powder to cover the die.

So cute!!!

Thanks for sharing Lisa!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Janet's Christmas Tree!

2011-11-09T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

Look what my friend Janet made for a coffee talk swap!

I love it and it's so creative. She used the Petal Cone Bigz L Die #121810 $40.95 as the base and covered it with triangles from the Petite Pennant Builder Punch #122361 $22.95.

Thanks for sharing Janet!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Trim the Tree Card!

2011-11-08T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

Stampin'Up has given another Free Download called Trim the Tree. Go into this link to download it. http://mydigitalstudio.net/profiles/blogs/bonus-one-more-free-download

This program is perfect for busy people. All I did was print off this card on Very Vanilla card stock, cut it out and mount it on a Very Vanilla card base. It was so fast & easy to do.

I thought it needed some bling so I added a Rhinestone Jewel and 1/8" Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon.

Give it a try. You will like it!!!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

P.S. I'll show you Janet's project tomorrow. She made the cutest 3-D swap for out last coffee talk.

Tis The Season Card!

2011-11-07T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

Did you download the free samples from Stampin'Up? It's the last day so don't wait. Here's the link http://mydigitalstudio.net/

I made this card in about 2 minutes using the Home for the Holidays Ensemble.

Go into Cards & Tags, Postcards, 5"x3-1/2" Landscape, Designer Template.

Choose Home for the holidays.

Print the first page on Whisper White card stock on your home printer. Cut out and layer on Early Espresso and Riding Hood Red card stock. Add a Rhinestone Jewel.

That's it!!! So easy!!!!

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Sneak Peak Sweet Cake Card!!!

2011-11-06T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

I have a sneak peak card to share with you today.

The stamp set is called Sweet Cake and it will be in the upcoming mini catalog.

I stamped the cake image in Wisteria Wonder ink on Whisper White card stock and layered it on Wisteria Wonder card stock.

I inked up the cup cake image with Versa Mark ink and embossed it with Cherry Cobbler Embossing Powder. I cut the image out and popped it up with a Stampin' Dimensional.

Happy Birthday was stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink. The heart was punched out with Heart to Heart Punch and Red Glimmer Paper.

I had to add some Wisteria Wonder 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon since it's my favorite!!!

The card base is Pink Pirouette.

I hope you like it.

Happy Stamping,

Karina

Christmas Gift Bag!

2011-11-05T07:00:00.000-07:00

Hi Stamping Friends,

Do you like my matching bag that goes with the card?

It will make a great gift! The card fits into a clear envelope that's attached to the front of the bag. We sell 50 clear envelopes for $5.95. It's a great deal!

My bag is made with two pieces of 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Riding Hood Red card stock. I used the Sparkle & Shine jumbo wheel and Chocolate Chip ink to create the pattern.

I made the handles with the Extra Large Oval Punch. The card stock was attached to a mini lunch bag that I got from a stationary store.

Do you like it? I hope I have inspired you to make your own gift bags.

Happy Stamping,

Karina