Katrina's Kreative Heart

April 4, 2017

Watercolor Smoosh Technique with Lift Me Up

Hi there...I know, I'm a bit late getting this card up and posted but I had to take Tucker in for his yearly Lyme vaccine and my little muffin is so sensitive to it that he turns right into a wet rag within about an hour of having it done. He's pretty heart breaking to see afterward, so of course mommy has been giving him extra special attention. It seems to be this vaccine and the Lepto that just kick his little butt, luckily it only lasts about 24 hours so tomorrow he should be back to himself.
Anyhoo, today's card I put together last night. I decided to play with the watercolor "smooshing" technique I've been seeing a lot of on the internet lately. I also saw in a Facebook group for demonstrators where a demo had asked if our Stampin' Up! ink worked as well as the Distress inks everyone is using for the technique so of course my wheels began to turn and I decided to see just how well it would work. And our Stampin' Up! dye based ink worked GREAT! I even created water spots by spritzing a pool of water into my hand and dripping it onto the paper and picking up the color with my paper-towel!

I used Marina Mist, Tempting Turquoise and Night of Navy inks for this card and I just "smooshed" the ink onto a piece of acetate, spritzed with water and smooshed the color onto the watercolor paper. I did dry the ink between colors, this helps prevent the colors from mixing too much and muddying up the effect. Once I was happy with my color layers, I dropped water droplets onto the paper and picked the color up with my paper-towel and hit it again one final time with my heat gun. This technique does REALLY warp your paper so you will need LOTS of adhesive to stick it down onto your card base.

That's it for today's card and I hope this encourages you to go ahead and try this fun technique, even if you don't have Distress inks and share your results, I would love to see! In the meantime, happy stamping,
Katrina

Product List

Lift Me Up Wood-Mount Bundle

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Lift Me Up Clear-Mount Bundle

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Lift Me Up Wood-Mount Stamp Set

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Lift Me Up Clear-Mount Stamp Set

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Watercolor Paper

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Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

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Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

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Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

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Tempting Turquoise 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

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Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

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Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

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Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

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Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad

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Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad

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Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

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Window Sheets

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Heat Tool

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Up & Away Thinlits Dies

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Ovals Collection Framelits Die

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Big Shot

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Big Shot Die Brush

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April 1, 2017

Great Craft Room Storage and Organization

Hey all, Happy Saturday! Well Sale-a-Bration is over and I hope you all got what you wanted before it came to an end last night?
I have some UH-mazing news! I am a new affiliate member of Stamp n Storage! I have been a HUGE fan of their products for a few years now, ever since I discovered them on line. I am totally in love with all of their storage solutions. It is quality FURNITURE! It's all solid wood and well thought out and you can tell they really care about their craft and care about their customers. I find that their customer service is top notch, much like Stampin' Up!

I personally use their combination Ink Pad holder for my ink pads and re-inkers, I have the largest lock down punch holder...this dramatically improved my punch storage!. I am using the steel rule die holder....I love this! I am able to keep my different platforms on here along with all of my steel ruled dies. I don't currently use the storage boxes designed for the magnetic die sheets only because I need to remain portable, so to meet my needs, I keep my dies in their original envelopes from Stampin' Up!, but I trim the dies down to fit into the envelopes and then I just place them into a couple of different baskets that I have and this works great for me. However, if I didn't travel so much with my dies, I would have the totes in a heart beat! I also use the 6 drawer storage unit to keep things I like to have close at hand like my bakers twine and linen thread. I also keep adhesives like my tear n tape and Scotch tape in one drawer. I keep post-it notes in another and a current embellishments so that they are easy and quick to get to; last but not least, I have an overstuffed ribbon shelf and plan to get another one.

I am planning a craft room tour here very soon so that you can see how I store my supplies and stay organized. Currently, all of my Stamp n Storage remains in its natural state. I haven't painted nor stained any of it as I am still deciding on what to do and what color? I am debating on staining the wood to match the bookcases I have in the room or try to or do I paint ALL of my craft furniture and storage bright white to brighten everything up, or do I make all of the furniture black with the table top butcher block? Decisions Decisions Decisions? If you have any opinions please share below in the comments as I am open to your ideas!
In the meantime, if you find that must have at Stamp n Storage item, please consider using the link here on my blog as I would be so very appreciative. And before I forget, there is a sale right now on the die magnets and I will tell you from my own personal experience, these are THE BEST!

Happy Stamping,
Katrina

March 30, 2017

Sale-A-Bration 2017 Coming to a Close

Happy Thursday friends! I wanted to remind you that we are in the final hours of Sale-a-bration 2017! Can you believe it? I can't that's for sure. It kind of makes me sad in a way because I LOVE the product selection we had for free for every $50 spent. And I don't know about you, but I don't think I have EVER placed an order for less than $50! So, Sale-a-bration is my time to "stock up" and get bonuses just for buying what I need! It also makes me sad when I think of those of you who missed the opportunity to take advantage of all of this cool and awesome stuff! So, that's why I am here to remind you that it's almost over so you won't miss out on these great deals. But, although the end of Sale-A-Bration makes me sad, I also start getting excited. What am I getting excited about you ask? Well, I am getting excited that the new Annual catalog will be revealed to us demonstrators in April! Those demonstrators that are able to attend the On Stage event will get the first look on April 6 or 8th, depending on if your going to Amsterdam or attending a local event, and the rest of us will see it April 10th. Then, when we place our fist demo pre-order in May, they will include our copy of the catalog.And I LOVE getting the new catalog because there is always something, or should I say MANY new things to get excited about. Stampin' Up! has never disappointed so I always look forward to the new catalog.

This brings me to my next PSA- joining SU! Sale-A-Bration is the PERFECT time to join! Not only do you get to select the normal $125 in product for just $99 +tax and and FREE shipping, but you also get to select 2 additional FREE stamp sets of your choice! There is NO dollar limit on the stamp sets you can choose! And if that wasn't awesome enough, you also get access to all of the demonstrator training, ideas and information, access to an exclusive Demonstrator website/usergroup filled with ideas and a wealth of information. You will also receive the quarterly Demonstrator Magazine filled with ideas, patterns, and business training. You will get access to the new up coming catalog on April 10th and you will be able to pre-order select items from said catalog in May! And, for joining my team, you will also get access to my Demo Facebook group, "Inky Fingers, Warm Hearts" where you will receive updates and training and other fun things to come. And the best part, there is NO obligation beyond taking advantage of grabbing the starter kit! There isn't any SU! police, calling you to tell you you need to sell or buy, so YOU get to decide how and even if you want a business, or just buy at a discount or just get the kit and call it a day. No matter what, you have $125 in amazing product and access to amazing resources for at least 3 months for $99. If you choose to not sell, or not buy to maintain demonstrator status, after the 3 months, you will lose your access to the demo resources, however, you will still have amazing product in your hands! Something to think about! And if you choose to take advantage of this opportunity, just click "join my team" in the bar up above. In the meantime, happy stamping!

Katrina

March 28, 2017

More from the Make-a-Medallion Stamp Set

Hello and Happy Tuesday everyone! I really hope you enjoyed last weeks blog hop. I know it wasn't as many of us in it this time as usual, however, many demonstrators are getting ready to head out to the Stampin' Up! event, On Stage. Unfortunately, I'm not able to go this time around...I'm hoping for next time though in November. We'll see, it's always a goal but life has a way of getting in the way some times. This time, it's the real job as the Clinical Informatics nurse, we are going live with our updated documentation system so I need to be here. But that's life, but I think that's why our numbers for the hop where lower because they're busy packing and getting everything caught up so they can be away for a few days. But, I will still be here and I have a great project for you using this awesome Sale-a-bration set, Make a Medallion. I am so LOVING this stamp set. This is one that will remain in my arsenal for years to come!

This time, I paired the soon to be retiring In-Color, Mint Macaron with Island Indigo. I love these colors together. I heat embossed the Thanks sentiment from the stamp set using White embossing powder and Versamark ink, trimmed it down and bannered the ends with my paper snips and popped it up on a dimensional. I fussy cut the Medallion out and layered it onto a Island Indigo circle cut with the 2nd to the larges Stitched Shapes circle die and adhered with dimensionals to the Crumb Cake Banner. The Mint Macaron layer is dry embossed with the Large Polka Dots embossing folder and layered onto a piece of Island Indigo and that is also popped up with dimensionals after wrapping it with Thick White Bakers Twine.

This card was another fun one to make and encourage you to play with this stamp set and try different color combinations, the options are endless.

Feel free to leave me a comment and let me know what color combinations you have tried, I would love to hear! Have a great day and happy stamping,

Katrina

Product List

March 24, 2017

Avant Garden, One Last Temptation Remarkable Blog Hop

Welcome to the blog hop! I'm so glad you could join us! If this is your first stop, then you are in for a treat...just follow the links to lots of great ideas and wonderful demonstrator creations to tempt you one last time before Sale-a-Bration comes to an end. Today, I decided to share with you the Avant Garden Sale-a-Bration set. This set is so versatile and works wonderfully with the Cupcakes and Carousels DSP found in the Occasions catalog.

I love how this turned out with the Early Espresso ink with the contrast of the Very Vanilla and Calypso Coral. The Very Vanilla ribbon, also from the Occasions catalog provided the finishing touch on this card.

The DSP gives this card a vintage almost shabby chic look. As a matter of fact, the Very Vanilla ribbon could easily be changed out for a bit of lace from the Annual Catalog to really bring out the Shabby Chic feel but I'm really happy with how this one turned out. I hope you have enjoyed today's card. Be sure to follow the link to Janet's blog and leave comments along the way. We all truly love to hear your thoughts and I thank you so much for stopping by today.

Happy Stamping!

Katrina

List of Hoppers:

Janet Wakeland

Narelle Fasulo

Candy Rattray

Katrina Wolfe <-------You are here