More from Stylish Sketches and Amazing Phrasing

 

I've had fun pairing these two stamp sets together. This one features the duck pair from the Stylish Sketches stamp set. This set is free with a minimum $50 order during Sale-a-bration and is so cute. You can download the PDF instructions down below for this one too. I kept it simple, one ink pad and a few pieces of cardstock. The Stylish Sketches stamp set even includes a little "speckle" stamp that makes a great background that jazzes it up a bit. For the sentiment, I again, kept it simple, I paired the Hey with I miss you from the Amazing Phrasing with the same Crumb Cake ink pad. 

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Product List

Stylish Sketches Cling Stamp Set [159937] $0.00	Amazing Phrasing Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159930] $0.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953] $9.25	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.25	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675] $9.25
Celebrate Everything 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159913] $18.00	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [147116] $8.00	Brushed Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots [156506] $9.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25

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Amazing Phrasing and Stylish Sketches - A Match Made in Heaven

Just Like Peanut Butter and Jelly

Sometimes, stamp sets that were never intended to go together, end up being perfect partners and Amazing Phrasing and Stylish Sketches happen to be just that, they go together like peanut butter and jelly! One has cool phrases you can form and the other, fun sketchy images that make for some easy peasy cards.

I love how this one came out. I did do the one thing I HATE and that is fussy cut.  I fussy cut the Woo-hoo out otherwise I kept this card really simple.

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Product List

Stylish Sketches Cling Stamp Set [159937] $0.00	Amazing Phrasing Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159930] $0.00	Celebrate Everything 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159913] $18.00	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675] $9.25	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702] $9.25
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.25	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [147092] $8.00	Opal Rounds [154289] $7.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25

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Where I've Been

 Why I went missing from the web

So, if you follow me on Facebook, you know why I took a break from blogging, but if you don't follow me over there, you may be wondering why I fell off the face of the earth? 

Well, in 2019 my mom became ill and was diagnosed with lung cancer. It was a really devastating diagnosis and at the same time, my dad was also diagnosed with colon cancer, so to say it was a trying time would be putting it mildly. I have always been super close to my parents. Mom was my stamping partner. Although not a demonstrator, she was my best customer and she and dad were my biggest cheer leaders for my business. And of course, mom and I loved to just get together and create often. So during their illness, I backed off from my business a bit. I still did my twice weekly Facebook Lives but I let blogging go. I also stopped making YouTube videos other than uploading Facebook Live Replays. I needed to free up time with my family to be there for them. 

In March of 2020, COVID struck and I had another major life change. My job as the Director of Clinical Informatics was dissolved and I was left looking for a new nursing career after almost 30 years with the same organization. Luckily, I found an amazing opportunity in Infection Prevention for our affiliate Nursing Home. Then April 23rd my life changed forever and I lost my mom. Yes, she had been ill, but it was still unexpected at that time and pretty devastating to say the least. So my spare time was being there for my dad and my brother while still maintaining my stamping business and my own home with my husband. COVID continued to keep my work life super busy and lo and be hold, December 2020 I got COVID. I was pretty sick, but not nearly as sick as many. I was able to recover on my own and was happy to get vaccinated in January. 

We all muddled along when the unthinkable happened again. August 21, 2021. I lost my dad. My heart was shattered once again when I hadn't even begun to piece it together from losing my mom. COVID kept me busy at work and of course my Kreative Hearts Facebook Family kept me together. If you don't follow me over there, you really should. I have the BEST group of women over there that I just love to pieces. And now, here I am, coming up on a year since losing my dad, just a little over 2 years since losing my mom and I'm still standing. I miss them beyond words. They were a huge support to me and my business, not just buying but always encouraging me to take the next step, watching Tucker so I could go to OnStage or OnStage Local. I could go on and on about how amazing my parents were. I was blessed beyond blessed to have had the parents that I had and for that I am truly grateful. 

So, to honor my parents and the unconditional support they provided me, I have decided to make my business a priority again. So, my plan is to get consistent with my blog again, posting three days a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Monday and Friday will be the follow ups to my Facebook Lives on Sunday and Thursday and Wednesday will be just for good measure and fun of course. Then, once I have that figured in and consistent, I will get back to doing my YouTube videos. These will help fill in the gaps of my Facebook Lives. So, prepare to see more from me, just be patient while I get my feet wet again...it's been 3 years and I'm definitely rusty.  

Thanks for listening and Happy Stamping,

Merry Christmas to All Meets Snowman Season Sneak Peek into the Holiday Catty!

TGIF my friends! Can you believe August is basically over? It's Labor Day weekend here in the States! Holy Moley, this Summer FLEW by faster than a jet plane! Well thanks so much for hopping by to check out my project today. 

Again, I blended the awesome Merry Christmas to All stamp set with another amazing set coming September 4th, literally just a few days away, Snowman Season. As a matter of fact, there is an entire suite of product surrounding this adorable set that I KNOW will be on all of your wishlists. If not, it should be! He/She is soooo stinkin' adorable I can't even stand it! Yes, you can have a boy snowman or a girl snowman....it's up to you!

Anyhoo, this card is quick and easy and I am LOVING Coastal Cabana mixed with Real Red. What an AWESOME color combination. And of course, I have a downloadable PDF for you below.

I again want to thank you for stopping by and hanging out with me. Feel free to poke around and if you enjoy receiving tutorials and knowing all things Stampin' Up! and would like to connect with me, sign up for my weekly newsletter. I promise never to spam your inbox. I typically only email once a week, unless there is something important and time sensitive that can't wait until the next email will I ever email you more than that. I hope you join me. To begin receiving my newsletter sign up here

Happy Stamping,

Download the PDF Here

Product List

Merry Christmas To All Photopolymer Stamp Set [147702] $27.00	Snowman Season Bundle (En) [152337] $32.25	Snowman Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (En) [150458] $18.00	Snowman Builder Punch [150643] $18.00	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $8.75
Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131297] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper [150393] $14.50	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097] $7.50	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $7.50
Let It Snow Embellishment Kit [150425] $11.00	Pool Party Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144595] $4.50	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Let It Snow Suite Bundle (En) [153386] $132.75

Merry Christmas to All Meets Light & Peace - Another Sneak Peek into the Holiday Catalog

Hello and Happy Wednesday! Thanks so much for stopping in today. I have another sneak peek of fun products coming with the upcoming 2019 Holiday catalog for you today. I hope you have this amazing catalog in your hands because there are just so many amazing things coming to our crafty world that you are just not going to want to miss. So, if you don't have one please reach out and request one, I would love to get one to you. Just click here!

This entire week, I have been focusing on the Merry Christmas to All stamp set. I am LOVING how well it coordinates with so many of our new and upcoming Christmas sets in the Holiday catalog, like this one! The angel comes from the beautiful stamp set, Light & Peace, available September 4th when the 2019 Holiday catalog goes live to the public. (Of course you can join my team and get your hands on all of this awesomeness NOW for just $99 - just sayin') I also used the brand new 3D embossing folder, Hammered Metal also coming in the new catalog along with the super appropriate, Celestial Copper Metallic Delicata Ink!

You can download the full tutorial PDF below. 

I hope you enjoyed the sneak peeks into the Holiday catalog today. Be sure to stop by again Friday for another sneak peek of fun new product coming next week.

 In the meantime, Happy Stamping,

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Product List

Merry Christmas To All Photopolymer Stamp Set [147702] $27.00	Light & Peace Cling Stamp Set [150516] $21.00	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Copper Foil Sheets [142020] $5.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Celestial Copper Delicata Metallic Ink Pad [150707] $11.00	Balmy Blue Light Stampin' Blends Marker [148540] $4.50	So Saffron Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker [149556] $4.50	Ivory Stampin' Blends Marker [144606] $4.50
Hammered Metal 3D Embossing Folder [150646] $9.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Trimmer Blades, Extra Extra, Bonus Days and DSP Sales and Holiday Catalogs! OH MY!

Hello and Happy Tuesday! Wow, so much happening but so little time! Today at 12:00 Noon ET, Stampin' Up! is releasing the final quantities of Stampin' Trimmer Blades. There is a finite quantity and they WILL go FAST! You will want to be ready to order at Noon! Past history dictates that these blade will not make it past 3 minutes! The item number for these blades is 126995 and can be purchased here -----> http://bit.ly/shopKatrinasKreativeHeart 

Bonus Days

In addition, Bonus Day's are coming to an end in a few short days. If you have ANY Bonus Day's Coupon Codes that have not been used yet, you will want to make sure to use them up before Saturday night at 11:59 PM MT/1:00 AM ET. 

Extra Extra

Then of course there is the Extra Extra promotion. This is by far the BEST promo in my opinion because in addition to the usual $125 in product of your choice for $99 to join the Stampin' Up! family, you can add an additional $30 onto your order for FREE! That's  total of $155 in product for just $99! Then receive a $10 coupon code to use on your very next order! There is absolutely no obligation for getting your hands on the starter kit! You make this what you want! You are NOT required to demonstrator card making or any other paper craft, you don't have to hold classes and you don't even have to sell anything! You can be a happy shopper, saving between 20-25% on each and every order you place! There is no time requirement either. You decide if you want to remain active or not. This is truly all about YOU! But, you best act FAST, this deal end Saturday at 11:59 PM MT/1:00 AM ET too! 

Designer Series Paper Sale

Beginning September 4th, Stampin' Up! will have select DSP available on sale, buy 3 get 1 FREE for the remainder of the month of September! So, September will be the PERFECT month to stock up on all of your Designer Series Paper!

Grab the list of paper included in this awesome sale here

Holiday Catalog

September 4th also marks the start of the Holiday Catalog! Do you have yours? If you aren't already working with a demonstrator and need a catalog, please complete the catalog request form here. I would love the opportunity to serve as your personal demonstrator. It is truly my desire to ensure the BEST paper crafting experience for you. So, don't hesitate to reach out to me, I am here to assist you in any way that I can.

Okay, I think that covers everything, I wish you all an amazing day. Be sure to stop by tomorrow, as I will have another sneak peek into the Holiday catalog for you. 

Happy Stamping,