Out With The Old and In With The New

Wow, can you believe it, today is the final day to place orders from the 2015-2016 annual catalog and the Occasions catalogs! Tomorrow morning the new and oh so fantastic new 2016-2017 annual catalog goes live! Trust me when I tell you, I can barely contain my excitement! This catalog goes way beyond fantastic! However, if there is anything on the retirement list that you really want, today's your last chance. Lots has sold out, but there is still a lot of great things left so feel free to check it out before it's gone forever in less than 24 hours!

Ok, now for today's card. I can finally share it with you. I had to keep it under wraps until after I gave it to my dad for his birthday and I didn't want him to stop by here and see it before he received it, so now it's in his hot hands and now I can share it with all of you. This comes from my oh so favorite new set, Swirly Bird stamp set! I can not believe how versatile this stamp set is and of course I adore the coordinating Thinlits as well....waves are compliments of the Thinlits!

 

The sentiment comes from the stamp set Thoughtful Banners. I totally love this set as well because you create sooo many sentiments, its almost endless the combination of words you can put together to create just the right sentiment. The colors I used are Mint Macaron, Night of Navy and for the "sun" Delightful Dijon, the boat is Tip Top Taupe and the flag is Real Red. I hope you enjoy this card, I think dad did. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. I hope you all have a great day and happy stamping.

Katrina

Just Sitting Here

Hey there! Happy Saturday! I think summer has arrived....it's pretty warm out there but I love it and it makes me think of hanging out on the front porch rocking and feeling the warm breeze against my face which made this card the perfect project!

 

This card uses the brand new Just Sitting Here stamp set. Isn't it just adorable? I used a masking technique to get the dog on the swing by stamping him first and I then painted him with liquid Frisket and while it dried I stamped, colored and fussy cut the throw pillows. Once the Frisket was dried, I stamped the swing right on top of the dog so that he was in the proper position using Crumb Cake ink. I colored in the swing cushion then I removed the Frisket using my rubber adhesive eraser. I added the throw pillows and stamped the grass image. Finally, I layered the panel onto Early Espresso and attached it to an extra thick Whisper White card base. Doesn't it just make you think of a peaceful afternoon on the porch?

This stamp set will be available Wednesday June 1st in my on-line store. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. In the meantime, happy stamping!

Katrina

Color Blocking

Good morning! Today I want to share with you a really simple technique that creates some really cool backgrounds for your cards, it's called Color Blocking or Ink Blocking! It's where you take your acrylic blocks and ink the directly, spritz with water and apply the dampened ink directly to your cardstock! You can get so many variations of color and designs from this technique depending on the size and shape of the acrylic block, the amount of water used and of course the many ink colors to choose from.

Here is my example:

 

I used the new In-colors, Peek-a-boo Peach, Sweet Sugarplum and Flirty Flamingo and the stamp sets used are GreateSt Greetings and Wild about Flowers. So, the next time you pick up your acrylic blocks, give this technique a try. You will be amazed at the wonderful designs you will come up with!

Happy Stamping,

Katrina

Final Hours



 

Hey there! Happy Tuesday! I just wanted to remind you, that like all good things, the retiring list sale will be coming to an end soon - insert sad face - but you still have time to get many of your favorites. This is the final week of the retiring list sale, then WOHOO!! the new 2016-2017 Annual Catalog will go live on June 1st! If you would like a new catalog, please let me know and I will get one out to you and if you happen to live local to me here in Central NY, I will be holding a catalog launch open house on Saturday June 11th from 3pm-7pm. There will be food/snacks, games, door prizes, make n takes, small gifts and no end to the fun! You will get to touch, feel and play with new product and get your copy of the new catalog! I hope to see you there! I do need an RSVP in order to ensure enough make n take materials, catalogs and small gifts. Cost is $15 or free with a $25 purchase at the time of the party.
In the meantime, happy stamping,
Katrina
 Retiring List

More Swirly Scribbles

Happy Saturday! Wow, is it me or did this week just zoom by? I didn't even get to collect my $200! I'm sure I passed "go" somewhere along the way. Anyway, today I will be manning a huge 3 family garage sale, actually, all weekend. I think my house lost several hundred pounds from this little clean out. Doesn't it feel great when you get organized? I'm making my way into the world of organization, it just happens to be a process. 

Ok, so, here is another card project using the Swirly Scribble Thinlits. LOVE this set. I have a few more ideas to share with you using this bundle, but here is today's:

 

 

Here I attached a flirty Flamingo piece 4 x 5.25" to a standard Whisper White card base. I then stamped a Whisper White piece 3.25"x 5" with the Hardwoods background stamp with Basic Gray archival ink and cut out 1 each of the Scribble Thinlits from Peek-a-boo Peach, Flirty Flamingo and Sweet Sugarplum. I adhered them using the Fine Tip glue and the Sentiment, which comes from the new Confetti Celebration stamp set, I stamped in Basic Gray onto a piece of Whisper White and bannered the end using the Triple Banner punch...another must have. Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. I look forward to hearing from you! 

Have a great day and happy stamping,

Katrina

Have You Heard the News?

 

Have you heard the news? If you host a party in June and total sales before S&H and tax reach $350, you receive an additional $35 in hostess rewards! That is uh-maz-ing! Seriously, that's a new set of the brand new layering die sets! Or anything else you want to put that money toward! Really, don't miss out on this opportunity! Book a party with me in June and let's get you some great freebies! I am totally blown away that STampin' Up! is doing this for hosts! This is truly a knock out of the park on their part. They really want you to get some great product in your hands and so do I, so let me know when a good time is for you!

In the meantime, here is a sneak peak at one of my favorite sets coming June 1st. This is the Swirly Birds stamp set with the Swirly Scribbles Thinlits (it is a bundle) and the possibilities are endless with this set! 

 

I also used the new In-colors, Sweet Sugarplum and Flirty Flamingo along with Emerald Envy for the leaves. There are so many pieces to this set that the only thing that can limit you, is your imagination! So, heads up, put this one on top of your wish list and I'll be back Saturday with another example from this set! 

Happy Stamping,

Katrina

Shake Shake Shake

Don't you just love an adorable shaker card? I know! They're just so fun to just sit and play with (insert grin) and they're even more fun to make, especially now that SU has introduced the new dimensional strips in the new catalog that will be available to you on June 1st! 

 

The new layering square Framelits also made this card as cinch to whip up in no time. One of the straight edge Framelits perfectly coordinated with this Painters Pallet stamp set and then I used the next size larger to cut the window sheet and the backing Whisper White that I stamped my images onto. I then applied the window sheet over the opening I created on the pallet, added the dimensional strips around and filled with the sequins and some Emerald Envy "sprinkles" I punched using the new Sprinkles punch coming in the new catalog, applied my stamped image face down and adhered the entire panel onto a piece of Sweet Sugarplum CS and attached that to a Whisper White card base. The one thing I wish I had done was to use my Embosing Buddy on the inside of the window sheet to remove the static, only because, although there is plenty of Shake in my shaker card, as you can see, some of the sequins are sticking due to static...but, still it's adorable, it's quick and it's easy....everything you could want in a hand-made card! So, on June 1st be sure to grab some goodies and make yourself some shaker cards to spread around and watch all the Shake, shake, shake going on!

Happy Stamping!

Katrina

Fresh New Goodies!

Hello and happy Saturday! Well, as promised, I came home Thurday night to my pre-order delivery! Insert HUGE smiley face! If you want to see it all, hop on over to Periscope at SnSfromthehear @wolfe_katrina2. I love, love everything thing! And I received my catalog, and I need to allow it some dry time now that I have drooled all over it lol! OMG! This catalog is so awesome! I just need June 1st to get here so I can order more great stuff! Ugh, yes, there is tons of great stuff in this catalog! Every page is filled with awesomeness! If you have placed an order with me within the past year, you will get a catalog from me however, if you haven't placed an order but would like a catalog, please let me know and we can see about getting one out to you.

Ok, today's card share is one I made using brand new pre-order product. I love this new Painters Pallet stamp set. I see so many possibilities, but here is just one idea: 

 

Supplies:

Painters Pallet stamp set

Playful Pallet DSP

Emerald Envy CS

Whisper White CS

Peek a boo Peach CS

Emerald Envy ink

Peek a boo Peach ink

This card just looks fun! And it was fun putting it together and playing with a couple of the new colors. Let me know what you think in the comments below and tell me which of the new In Colors is your favorite? Ok, I'm headed back into the craft room, have a great day and I will see you soon!

Happy Stamping!

Katrina 

Throw Back Thursday

Hello! You will need to forgive me for being among the missing this week. Late Friday night, I was struck with the evil stomach bug and am continuing to fight with it still, not exactly the bug, but the aftermath of feeling extremely tired and blah. I also would like to take a minute to shout out to my fellow nurses, Happy Nurse’s Week! You all ROCK!

I have to say, I am so excited, today my pre-order from Stampin’ Up! arrives! I have been waiting since Tuesday at 4:30am EST when I placed my order and it’s finally going to arrive! Being able to pre-order is an awesome perk of being a demonstrator but this wait is killing me! I almost think it’s worse than suffering through the stomach bug, ok, well maybe not that bad…..at least I can pick my head up lol. Anyhoo, if you are a follower on my FB page, I plan to open the box live on FB so I can share the excitement. And if you’re not a FB follower, why not? No really, get over there and click like and join the fun! www.facebook.com/snsfromtheheart The live stream will be near as I can tell around 10pm EST as I do need to attend a Nurse's Week celebration this evening, but as soon as I get home, that box is getting opened, so join the fun and excitement!

Ok, for today, I did want to share a little Throw Back Thursday with you all. This card uses the retiring Sea Street stamp set along with already retired DSP from 2014.

 

Supplies:

Sea Street Stamp Set

Suite Sayings Stamp Set

Whisper White CS

Night of Navy CS

Cherry Cobbler CS

Night of Navy Ink

Cherry Cobbler Ink

Retired DSP

Decorative Label Punch

 

I hope you have enjoyed today’s card and I hope to be back soon with some fresh ideas from my pre-order to help get you creating!

Happy Stamping,

 

Katrina

Keep That Old Eyeshadow!

Hello again, well I'm so excited! My pre-order from the new catalog is finally on its way! It finally shipped this afternoon and should be here next Thursday....I made a mistake and did not adjust my shipping to express insert sad sad face! So, now I must practice impatiently being patient lol. 

Anyway, today I want to show you a card that I did using some old eyeshadow I had laying around. That's right, I said eyeshadow! So, while doing your Spring cleaning, should you come across any old eyeshadow, rather than throw it out, haul it off to your craft room!

 

To accomplish this technique, you will need an embossing pigment ink like Versamark, a stamp of choice (I used the Swallowtail by Stampin' Up! Which happens to be on the retirement list) some eyeshadow and either sponges or a brush to apply the shadow. (Cotton swabs will also work)

To begin, ink up the stamp and stamp the image onto your cardstock. Then begin applying the eyeshadow by brushing or sponging the color over the stamped image. Once you've applied all of the color and you are happy with your coverage, take a clean facial tissue and rub the image to remove any losse eyeshadow powder. This also seems to help the color adhere better to the ink. In this example, I stamped the Best mother ever verse from the Stampin' Up! set And Many More using Versamark ink and heat embossing with white embossing powder onto Basic Black cardstock scrap, bannered the end using the retiring Banner punch and adhered it using glue dots. 

I hope you enjoyed today's project and if you have any questions please ask. In the meantime, share with me in the comments below which stamp set or tool you are most sad to see go that is on the retirement list?

Have a great day and happy stamping!

Katrina 

Get 'Em While You Can

Hi there! I'm getting so excited! Today, I get to place my pre-order from the new catalog! Wohoo! (Insert happy happy face) Just another perk for being a demonstrator. But, I do have to tell you, the retiring list is beginning to show "sold out" on many products. I can't stress enough, that if you want something that is on that list, you can't wait, chances are you will not be able to get it. The stamp sets are being manufactured until 5/22 but ALL other products are "while supplies last" and they are not lasting long at all especially the retiring In-colors....anything with those colors are going very quickly.
I also want to point out that if you have been considering the idea of signing up as a demonstrator and joining the Stampin' Up! family, now is a great time because you can select items from the pre-order options for your starter kit! Yes, you too can take part in the pre-order that the rest of us demonstrators get to partake in. Just a little food for thought.
I have to run now, but I will be back Thursday with a project for you so until then, happy stamping.
Katrina

Sneak Peak into What's to Come

Hi there! I hope you're all having a great week and finding opportunities to get inky? Today I want to share with you a few sneak peaks into the up coming catalog going live on June 1st. That's one of the many benefits of being a demonstrator; we get to see and get our hands on product before our customers. And I have to tell you, this catalog is over the top! I mean that for real! Over the top! 

The new In-colors are so pretty and the new stamps and accessories are to die for....yes there are TONS of new dies! Lots of bundles....coordinating stamps and dies/punches and several new embossing folders! There are over 300 new products in this new catalog! I can't wait to put one in your hands! And, if you would like to get your hands on these products early, all you need to do is join my team! Just click on the SU! Opportunity up above and follow the links to join me and as part of your demo kit, you can select product from the new catalog.

Ok, drum roll please............

 

This is a new stamp set with a coordinating new punch! So cool!

 

The pineapple is a new stamp that is so cute and the banner is a new Banner punch! (It's a double punch- 2 different banners!)

 

 

Is this NOT the cutest? This is a stamp/ punch bundle - Fox Builder! I think this is just absolutely adorable and can't wait to get my hands on this one!

 

Here is one of the new alphabet stamp sets Labeler Alphabet. Can you see all the possibilities here? Ok, the last but not least final sneak peak....

 

 

Have you ever seen anything so adorable? OMG! This is a 3-step stamp and the detail is amazing! Just look at these little cuties! They look like your u could just reach out and feel the fuzzies!

Well, that's all for the sneak peaks for now. Stay tuned as you never know when I will let you in my on any more peaks into the catalog. In the meantime, I wish you all a great day and ask that you leave me a comment below and tell me, of the samples you see here today, what is your favorite?

Happy Stamping,

Katrina

A Little Timeless Elegance and Hostess Rewards

Hi there! Happy Tuesday! Have you had an opportunity to look over that retirement list? If not, don't wait too much longer. Lots of stuff has already begun to sell out. I missed out on stocking up on Crystal Effects. I love that stuff, not only is it a great glue, but it is also great for creating the look of glass and adds dimension and shine to projects. Anyhoo, you can see the retiring products here.  And right now, I have a party open and if we reach $150 in sales, the Hostess Rewards will be up for grabs! I will close the party next week on 5/5/2016 at 4pm. If our grand total before shipping and tax is $150 or greater, I will place everyone that placed an order in for a drawing to receive the hostess rewards and I will contact you to find out what free products you would like to use your hostess rewards for.We are only $50 away from earning those hostess rewards...soooo, there is a pretty good chance someone will get those rewards and it might just as well be you, right? To qualify, just place an order of any amount through my on-line store using the Hostess Code: T9Q4A39S

Anyway, my project today takes a little twist on the basic Black and White card simplicity. Instead of white, how about Very Vanilla? In this card, the DSP I used is from the Timeless Elegance Designer Series paper. Isn't it gorgeous? I just love this paper.

I used the lacy look paper and the stamp set I used is Choose Happiness. Both of these are on the retirement list and I am so sad to see them go. Once again, one of those go to sets that I reach for again and again. But, as they say, all good things must come to an end right?
Well here is the card:

So what are your thoughts? What retiring set are you sad to see go? Leave me a comment below and let me know. And don't forget about the chance to win Hostess Rewards. Just place an order of any amount to qualify using the Hostess Code: T9Q4A39S

In the meantime, Happy Stamping,

Katrina

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$7.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$4.80

Timeless Elegance Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Choose Happiness Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$25.00

Choose Happiness Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$18.00

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad
$7.00

Snail Permanent Adhesive
$7.00

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Having some Fun with Retiring Goodies

Hey there! Have you had a chance to take in the retiring product list? If so, have you been able to absorb it all? I know, it’s a lot to take in. It’s also sad to see so many go to favorites leaving, but, let me just say, I have had the opportunity to see the new catalog (one of the MANY benefits of being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator) and there are SOOOOOO many new and wonderful things coming! So, my point, don’t be sad. Get what you want now before it’s gone, but rest assured, there will be LOTS of great stamps and embellishments that are so awesome, you won’t even remember the stuff that is missing! I promise you that.

Anyoo, today, I wanted to share a card I made for the sketch challenge taking place over on my Facebook page. I used one of my go to retiring stamp sets and lots of retiring product for this card and I am really pleased with the outcome. So, what do you think? Leave me a comment below and let me know what your thoughts are.

Supplies:

Summer Silhouettes Stamp set

Basic Black Card Base 8.5” x 5.5” scored at 4.25”

Botanical Garden DSP 5.25” x 4”

Basic Black layers 2.5” x 3.75”, 4.25” x 2.25”and 4.5” x 2.5”

Hello Honey 2.25” x 3.5”

Very Vanilla 4” x 2” and 4.25” x 2.25”

Cajun Craze .5” x 2.25”

3 Cajun Craze Candy Dots from the Regals collection

Ink Pads: Cajun Craze, Mossy Meadow, Mint Macaron, Hello Honey, Basic Black Archival

Snail Adhesive

To begin, I layered the DSP onto the card base and added the Hello Honey to the Basic Black layer and adhered that to the front of the card. I then stamped the lattice design onto the 4” x 2” Very Vanilla piece using the Cajun Craze ink and adhered that to the Basic Black layer and added that to the card base. I then stamped the foliage stamp using the Mossy Meadow ink twice and added flowers using the Hello Honey and Mint Macaron ink. The sentiment is NOT a Stampin’ Up! Stamp. It actually comes from a Stamps of Life stamp set by Stephanie Barnard and I stamped that using the Basic Black Archival ink and layered that onto the Basic Black layering piece and adhered that panel to the card base and added the small strip of Cajun Craze just to pop on the card. As a final step, I added three candy dots.

If you would like to see the sketch used to inspire this card, please join us on my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/snsfromtheheartWe are having lots of fun over there and we would love to have you join us. Whether you choose to join the sketch or not, we would love to have you stop by and say hello, and if you do want to join the challenges, just jump right in. We have a no judgement zone and all of the ladies are extremely encouraging and supportive. We learn from one another and we just have a great time. So come on by and take a look around!

Now, back to the retiring list. As you know, the retiring list of items are “while supplies last”, only stamps will be manufactured until May 23^rd. After that date, once they’re gone, they’re gone too. I don’t want you to miss out on anything you really have your heart set on, so I want you to know, these things will sell out quickly, so if you want it, I advise getting it sooner rather than later. In addition, I have set up a hostess code for you to use should you choose to place an order. By using this hostess code, if all combined orders total $150 or more, it will qualify as a “party" and will be eligible for Hostess Benefits. If that is the case, I will put EVERYONE that places an order using that code into a drawing to receive those benefits when I close the party. If you happen to be the winner, I will contact you to select your FREE product. It could be $15 or more in product depending on the final sales. I will close the party out on 5/5/16, so good luck and happy stamping!

Hostess Code: T9Q4A39S

Katrina 

Summer Silhouettes Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$12.75

Summer Silhouettes Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$12.75

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$4.80

Hello Honey 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.50

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$7.00

Botanical Gardens Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad
$10.50

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Hello Honey Classic Stampin' Pad
$10.50

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad
$7.00

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Regals Candy Dots
$6.00

Snail Permanent Adhesive
$7.00

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The Retiring List Has Posted

Retirement List

Well, it's that time of year again, the retirement list has been released and it's huge! Lots of wonderful items, and much of it marked down up to 50% off! If you have had your eye on anything now is the time to get it because once it's gone, it's gone forever! Yes, as sad as it sounds, it's the way it works. Once an item sells out, it's gone forever (insert sad face) For one, if you love the 2 way glue pen, stock up because that made the list! So did Crystal Effects....I'll be stocking up that's for sure!

All things 2014-2016 In Colors are also going away by May 31st, and those will be the first things to sell out so don't wait on those items if you need to get anything. In colors are always the first things to sell out. I absolutely LOVE Blackberry Bliss and will be stocking up on all thing BB that's for sure. 

Now, I don't want you to be too sad over the retirement of all these great items, because I will tell you, I got a sneak peak of the new catalog coming out and OMG! Can we say UH MAY ZING! I can NOT wait to be able to begin the pre-order and share sneak peaks with you! AWESOME stuff. So awesome, you will forget all about the wonderful stuff going away. And we all know, in order to make room for new and wonderful stuff, we have to let go of some old wonderful stuff. It's all good. 

Well I've gone on long enough, you need to click the link above and see for your self and leave me a comment below and tell me which retiring item you will miss the most?

Happy Stamping,

Katrina