Katrina's Kreative Heart

February 21, 2017

Cupcakes and Carousels and All Things Thanks

Happy Tuesday my friends. We are in the midst of a string of sunny days and I can't tell you how wonderful it is to finally see the sun! They are also calling for near 50૦F Wednesday, Thursday and Friday which is going to feel like a heat wave compared to what we have had, so I'm looking forward to that. In the meantime, I did get some time in the craft room this week and played around with some fun new product.
I am totally in love with this new Cupcakes and Carousels DSP pack. It's 6" x 6" paper and the colors are just gorgeous.The paper has a vintage feel to them while being fun at the same time.

The card base is Early Espresso cut 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and the DSP is 4 1/8" x 5 3/8". I cut the Early Espresso strip 1 1/2" x 3 3/4" and the Calypso Coral Strip is 1 1/2" x 3". I stamped the sentiment in Early Espresso ink onto Very Vanilla cardstock and cut it out with a Stitched Shapes circle framelit and layered it onto a piece of Early Espresso cut with a scalloped circle from the Layered Circles framelits collection. I layered that onto a piece of Bermuda Bay cardstock cut 2 1/2" x 3 1/4". I wrapped a piece of Thick Very Vanilla Bakers Twine and tied it into a bow and adhered it to the card with Stampin' Dimensionals. The candy dots added to the bottom of the Bermuda Bay are retired candy dots I had in my stash that I pulled out.
I hope you enjoyed today's card. Please leave me a message and let me know your thoughts. Thanks so much for stopping by and having a look around. I wish you all a wonderful day and happy stamping!
Katrina

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February 19, 2017

Cool Treats Class with Stampin' n Scrappin' From the Heart

Hey everyone. Happy Sunday! I know, I'm a day late, but, I we had our first super sunny day since I think November and I took full advantage of it. Yes, we still have 4 feet of snow (no, I am not exaggerating!) but it was almost 50 degrees and full on sun so I took Tucker for a little walk and when we got back, I was so energized that I went insane around the house. I cleaned out kitchen cupboards and drawers, did laundry and ........cleaned and organized my craft room! I changed a few things around and now I am ready to begin real Spring cleaning like washing walls and shampooing carpets. It's amazing how the sun can energize you and totally renew your spirit!
Anyway, today, I want to share with you a class I have coming up in a few weeks. It's the Cool Treats class and will include the Tasty Treats DSP, the Tasty Treats sprinkles, Thick White bakers twine and the Peekaboo Peach Rouched ribbon along with all of the precut/ pre-die cut cardstock needed for the projects. I will have the stamp set and ink available to use here. We will be making a total of 8 cards, 2 each of 4 designs as well as a treat bag. The cost of this class is $46 and must be paid by 3/1/17 and can be paid by PayPal. This class is also available as a To Go option for $59 which includes the $13 to ship the materials to you. You will need to have the stamp set and ink in order to complete the projects or you can use what ever you have available. The To Go kits will be mailed to you the following Monday March 13th.

If you are interested in either of these class options, be sure to sign up for my mailing list so that you will receive the "flier" in the mail that will contain the PayPal link to ensure your spot. Live class, seating is limited to 8. If you happen to miss the mailing, you may RSVP by emailing me at snsfromtheheart@gmail.com and I can invoice you from PayPal and remember, 3/1/17 is the deadline to RSVP/make payment for this class.
I hope you can make it, I promise it will be a great class!
Happy Stampin'
Katrina

February 16, 2017

So In Love

Well happy Thursday everyone. Another snowy day here in CNY...I think we're trying to set a record? I read somewhere just the other day, that Redfield,NY which is the next town over about 10 mile away has had over 350" already this year and counting and sadly we're not too far behind. The article also stated that this area here on the Tug Hill has more snow than Alaska and we are currently holding the award for snowiest region in the USA! Yuk...who wants to be noted for that? Apparently, there is only one other city/town that gives this area a run for their money in the snow department and it was a city/town in Michigan near Lake Superior, but currently, this winter we are ahead of them! Needless to say, I would be more than glad to send then the snow so they can win!

Anyhoo, on a positive note, all this snow sure does make for productivity in the craft room. And today's card I made for my mom and dad for their 48th wedding anniversary. I know right? It's pretty amazing to say the least today. Unfortunately, so many don't make it that long in their relationships. I am very fortunate that my parents live by example and it is them that I model my own marriage of which I am proud to say we celebrated 23 years in December...Not bad eh? Well, here is the card that I made for mom and dad:

Supplies:
Stamps: So In Love
Paper: Crumb Cake 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and scrap large enough to fit the die; Falling in Love DSP 5 1/4" x 4"
Ink: Basic Black Archival Ink
Misc: So Detailed Thinlits; Big Shot; Basic Pearls; Fast Fuse Adhesive

Directions:
Run the scrap Crumb Cake cardstock through the Big Shot and stamp the sentiment in the center. Add 3 tiny pearls and score the right end of the die cut piece. Layer the DSP onto the card base using Fast Fuse and apply adhesive onto the center of the die cut and on the right "end piece" and adhere to the center of the card.

A very simple card that packs a lot of elegant punch. The Detailed thinlits will make any card look intricate and amazing. I hope you enjoyed today's card. Please let me know your thoughts and leave a comment below. I love hearing what you think.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!
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February 14, 2017

Happy Valentine's Day with the Designer Tin of Cards

Happy Valentine's Day! Have you got your Valentines made out? I think I'm all set, I left hubby's card on the coffee table for him last night so he would find it when he got home from work late last night. We work opposite shifts so we don't see too much of each other, so I get creative. I also slipped a little Valentine treat bag into his lunch box so he'll find it when he packs his lunch later today. Anyway, I decided to make one last Valentine for today using the Designer Tin of Cards stamp set and the Sending Love DSP stack.

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Designer Tin of Cards
Paper: Thick Whisper White 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; Sending Love DSP 1 1/2" x 4 3/4" and 2" x 4 1/4"; Real Red 1 1/2" x 3 1/2"; Scrap Whisper White for Sentiment
Ink: Real Red
Misc: 2" Circle Punch; Triple Banner Punch; Basic Pearls; Fast Fuse; Stampin' Dimensionals

Directions:
Adhere the DSP to the card using Fast Fuse. Banner one end of the Real Red cardstock and adhere to the card. Stamp the sentiment in Real Red ink and add the strip of hearts below. Punch the sentiment out using the 2" circle punch and adhere to the card with Dimensionals. Add a strip of Basic Pearls to the Real Red Banner.

I hope you enjoyed today's card. Please feel free to leave a comment. Until next time. Have a great day and Happy Valentines Day.
Happy Stamping,
Katrina

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February 9, 2017

Heartfelt Sympathy and Giving Hearts

Happy Thursday! And happy it is! I love the 2nd Thursday of every month because it's card class with some pretty awesome ladies. And today's class is extra special. One of the ladies that comes to class works on our extended care unit within our hospital and she had mentioned to me last week that the residents were in need of Birthday and Sympathy card and that got me to thinking, what if we did a couple of Birthday card designs and a Sympathy card for our normal total of 3 cards and donate them to the seniors on our long term care unit? In return, class would be free as I would donate the materials and we could spread a little joy...well did these ladies rise to the occasion! Not only have they agreed to do this but some of them have actually made extra cards on their own! Talk about some really awesome people that I am so honored to know and stamp with.
So, today, I am sharing with you the Sympathy card design that I did for this evenings class. It is using the Sale-a-Bration DSP, Inside the Lines. This paper was designed for the purpose of watercoloring with the new watercolor pencils, however, I wanted to show how beautiful it is left in it's natural black and white. And this card does in fact show that.

Supplies:
Stamp Set: Heartfelt Sympathy
Paper:Basic Black 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and 4 1/4" x 3 1/4"; Inside the Lines DSP 5 1/4" x 4"; Whisper White 4" x 3"
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Misc: Basic Pearls; Fast Fuse

Directions:
Adhere the DSP to the card base. Stamp the image onto the Whisper White and layer it onto the Basic Black and attach to the card. Attach 3 of the tiny pearls to the upper right corner of the stamped Whisper White.

Very quick, very simple and very elegant while conveying a most heartfelt sympathy for someone your care for. I hope you liked this card. Its one of those designs you hope you never have to use, but unfortunately we find we need.

Please feel free to leave a comment and I wish you all a wonderful day!
Happy Stamping!
Katrina

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