Stampin' Up! Bloomin' Love My Valentine

Hi Stampin' Friends!!!

I sent out my Bloomin' Love card kits for my Online Card Class participants on Saturday so I'm hoping they receive them this week and can start creating!! The Bloomin' Love Bundle caught my eye right away in the Occasions Catalog. I simply adore the lacy heart die in the Bloomin' Heart Thinlit collection. I also love everything about the Love Blossoms DSP Paper Stack. The colors. The patterns. It's all just bloomin' beautiful!!

Here is my first card...

Stamps: Bloomin' Love

Ink: Rose Red

Paper: Rose Red, Whisper White, Love Blossoms DSP, Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper

Accessories: Scallop Punch, Circle Punch, Small Heart Punch, Blushing Bride Sequin Trim, Pearl Trim (from the Love Blossoms Embellishment Kit)

Here is what the kit contains:

1 - Rose Red card base

1 - Whisper White card front

2 - Love Blossoms DSP pieces (patterns may vary from the original)

1 - Blushing Bride Glimmer scallop circle

1 - Whisper White circle

1 - Whisper White strip

1 - Blushing Bride sequin trim piece

1 - Pearl Trim strand

1 - Blushing Bride Glimmer small heart

Instructions:

Attach the two Love Blossoms DSP pieces to the Whisper White card front. The smaller piece of DSP should go on the bottom. Feel free to use any pattern of the paper you prefer.

Attach the Whisper White card front onto the Rose Red card base.

Attach the length of Blushing Bride sequin trim to the DSP where the two pieces of paper meet. I used Fast Fuse adhesive to attach my trim.

Stamp the My Valentine sentiment onto the Whisper White circle using Rose Red ink.

Stamp the Love You sentiment onto the Whisper White strip using Rose Red ink. Clip the edge of the strip into a "V" shape using a scissors.

Attach the My Valentine circle onto the Blushing Bride Glimmer scallop circle using Dimensionals.

Bend the strand of pearl trim in half and attach to the under side of the scallop circle using Glue Dots.

Attach the completed scallop circle to the card front using Dimensionals.

Tuck the Love You sentiment under the scallop circle. Trim if necessary. Attach to card front with Dimensionals.

Attach the small glimmer heart to the card front using Dimesnionals.

Now your first Valentine is ready to mail!!!

I just love the colors of this card. So soft and delicate. Of course it is very girly. I do have one "manly" valentine that I created for this class, and it definitely does not use any Rose Red or Blushing Bride. :)

Hey stamping friends!! I need your opinions please!! I can't decide on what stamp set to use for my February class and I need to announce it this week!!

Party Wishes Bundle on page 4

Number of Years Bundle on page 10

Balloon Celebration Bundle on page 13

Sunburst Saying Bundle on page 25

I just can't decide!!! I have all of my others classes figured out. February is the only month where I just can't seem to be able to pick a set. I just love them all!!! So email me. Text me. Leave a comment. Go to my FB page and message me. Just let me know what class you want for February!! I will be announcing it ASAP.

And don't forget...

Only a couple of days left to join my Tulare County Class featuring the Rose Wonder Bundle.

Anyone who wants to drive to Tulare County is invited. :)

Here are the details...

1. Visit my website: Krystal's Cards and purchase the Rose Wonder Bundle #140804 on page 18 of the Occasions catalog.

2. Use Hostess Code: 4ADHTD6K when checking out.

3. Come to Tulare Community Church on Sunday, February 14th at 1:00pm and bring your bundle and adhesive with you.

4. Make pretty cards and things with me and all your stamping friends!!!

So easy!! And remember... Right now when you purchase $50 in Stampin' Up! products you get to choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration set!!

Also, I will have the Enjoy the Little Things stamp set available for you to use if you want to purchase the Enjoy the Little Things Project Kit #140587 on page 33 of the Occasions Catalog. This won't be an actual "class" but you can use my stamps and ink to stamp the necessary items and then complete the project at home when you have more time.

If you have any questions, please be sure to email me: krystalscards (at) sbcglobal (dot) net.

Thanks for stopping by!

Come again tomorrow and see my Bloomin' Love card #2.

Now go STAMP SOMETHING!!

Krystal

Stampin' Up! Rose Wonder Tulare County Class

Hi Stampin' Friends!!

Long time no blog!! Sorry I've been MIA. After getting my new job as an Instructional Assistant, I've decided to go back to school and get my Master's degree and teaching credential in Special Education. So I've been busy checking out schools and applying. I really want to be a high school teacher. Who knew?! 

I decided to apply to Azusa Pacific University because they have a two year program to get both degree and credential. They also have a campus in San Diego so I don't have to do it online, which I have a feeling I would be terrible at. I've got lots of forms and transcripts and essays to work on so my stamping has not been a priority at the moment.

And even though I will probably be super, crazy with work and school for the next two years, rest assured that I am NOT giving up Stampin' Up! I love it too much. It is my most favorite hobby and dare I say it, my therapy. ;)

I do hope to continue my monthly Online Classes, but expect to see much less blogging from me. Any writing I will be doing will most likely be school related. :)

But before all the craziness begins, I will be hosting a Tulare County class on Sunday, February 14th at 1pm at Tulare Community Church.

Anyone who wants to drive to Tulare County is invited. :)

Here are the details...

1. Visit my website: Krystal's Cards and purchase the Rose Wonder Bundle #140804 on page 18 of the Occasions catalog.

2. Use Hostess Code: 4ADHTD6K when checking out.

3. Come to Tulare Community Church on Sunday, February 14th at 1:00pm and bring your bundle and adhesive with you.

4. Make pretty cards and things with me and all your stamping friends!!!

So easy!! And remember... Right now when you purchase $50 in Stampin' Up! products you get to choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration set!!

Also, I will have the Enjoy the Little Things stamp set available for you to use if you want to purchase the Enjoy the Little Things Project Kit #140587 on page 33 of the Occasions Catalog. This won't be an actual "class" but you can use my stamps and ink to stamp the necessary items and then complete the project at home when you have more time.

If you have any questions, please be sure to email me: krystalscards (at) sbcglobal (dot) net.

Thanks so much for your patience as I start this new journey.

Happy Stamping!

Krystal

Stampin' Up! Bloomin' Love Online Stamp Class

Hey Stampin' Friends!!

I hope you all enjoyed your holidays!! I had a wonderful time visiting family and friends, but mostly having NO SCHEDULE!! :) 

Today is a big day. Not only is it my first day back to work after Christmas break, but it is also the first day you can order from the 2016 Occasions Catalog and get FREE STUFF from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog!!!!

Stamps: Bloomin' Love

Ink: Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride

Paper: Very Vanilla, Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper

Accessories: Happy Heart EF, Bloomin' Hearts Thinlits, Blushing Bride Cotton Ribbon

My first Online Class of 2016 will be featuring the Bloomin' Love Bundle.

Here are the details...

Go to my Stampin' Up! website: Krystal's Cards

Order the Bloomin' Love Bundle on page 16 of the Occasions Catalog: #140818

Before checkout be sure to use Hostess Code: GKVMUWQM

Place your order by: January 22, 2016

Wait patiently and I will mail you a FREE card kit with 4 unique cards using the Bloomin' Love stamp set and the coordinating Bloomin' Heart Thinlits.

It's that easy!!

I've planned out the next few months of classes so you can spread out your Stampin' Up! spending and take advantage of the awesome Sale-A-Bration rewards!!

Here is my tentative Online Class schedule...

January: Bloomin' Love Bundle on page 16

February: Party Wishes Bundle on page 4

March: Playful Pals Bundle on page 44

April: A Nice Cuppa Bundle on page 34

May: Botanical Blooms Bundle on page 26

I've set up individual Pinterest boards for all of these stamp sets so be sure to go visit them. My Pinterest name is krystalscards. 

I'm also planning a Tulare County class for Sunday, February 14. I will be doing a class using the Rose Wonder Bundle on page 18. I'm also thinking of adding the Enjoy the Little Things Project Kit to the days festivities. The Hostess Code for this class is: 4ADHTD6K. More details will be coming in a future blog post.

I'm super excited about the Occasions Catalog and of course who doesn't love FREE stuff during Sale-A-Bration?!!

I hope you have a great week and if you have any questions please email me.

Happy Stampin!!

Krystal

Sale-A-Bration 2016 Blog Hop with the Stampin' Addicts

Hey Stampin' Friends!!

I'm super excited to be a part of another Uh-Mazing Stampin' Addicts Blog Hop!! If you just came from Mickey's Paper Conversation blog then WELCOME!!!. If you just joined us we are thrilled you are here. I know you are going to see some fabulous stamping because the girls of SA never disappoint!!

Today we are sharing lots of fun products from the upcoming Sale-A-Bration Catalog. The best thing about all of these products is that they are absolutely FREE with ever $50 purchase.

Today I will be sharing the What I Love stamp set found on page 7 of the SAB catalog.

Stamps: What I Love, Gorgeous Grunge

Ink: Versamark, White

Paper: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride, Pool Party, Watermelon Wonder, Vellum

Accessories: Blushing Bride Cotton Ribbon, White EP, White Baker's Twine, Pearl Jewels, Bird Builder Punch

Technique: Heat Embossing

Stamps: What I Love

Ink: Calypso Coral, Hello Honey, Old Olive

Paper: Blackberry Bliss, Whisper White, Wildflower Fields DSP (SAB), Gold Glimmer

Accessories: 2 1/2" and 2" Circle Punches, Itty Bitty Flower Punch, Gold Ribbon

Stamps: What I Love

Ink: Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Blackberry Bliss

Paper: Whisper White, Hello Honey, Wildflower Fields DSP (SAB), Gold Glimmer

Accessories: Washi Label Punch, Note Tag Punch, 1 1/2" and 1 1/4" Circle Punches, Tiny Treat Box, Blackberry Bliss Ribbon, White Baker's Twine, Itty Bitty Flower Punch

This is such a pretty and easy to use two-step stamp set. I hope you can add it to your collection. It is only available until March 31st so don't wait too long!!

There are so many more fabulous products available in the Sale-A-Bration catalog. Make sure you continue along the hop and see them all. The next blog is Lily's Ink Pad where she is featuring the Project Life Card Collection available during SAB.

 

If you missed the wonderful work of Mickey using the stamp set Botanicals For You, you can always go back and see her beautiful stuff at Paper Conversation.     

Thanks so much for stopping by today!! I hope you will visit again soon.

Enjoy the hop!!!

Krystal

Stampin' Up! Reason for the Season Collection

Hi Stampin' Friends!!

So sorry I've been away so long!! It's been a crazy couple of weeks. 
First, I'm still getting acclimated to working M-F. Then my hubs needed emergency surgery to remove his gall bladder (He just had his two week check-up today and he's been cleared to surf. It's the important stuff. ;) ). Plus we are knee-deep in girl's water polo season. And there is this big holiday quickly approaching that I'm trying to get ready for.

I had to let a few things slide for awhile and blogging was one of them. But I need to share my Reason for the Season cards I created for my December card of the month class. I don't have time to write out all of the instructions, but if you have any questions, please email or text me. You all are pretty smart stampers and I'm guessing you can figure them out by just looking at the photos. So here they are...

I really love this stamp set. So glad it will still be available through May 31st. If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram you saw that I used this set for a few different activities I that I attended this month. Enjoy the card kits and have fun stamping them!!

I will be back on January 5th to announce my 2016 monthly online classes. So be sure to check it our and see if there are any stamp sets you were planning on purchasing. When you purchase a stamp set through my online class you will receive a card kit for FREE!!

I hope you all have a blessed Christmas. I love the sentiment that comes with the All Ye Faithful stamp set: "May the wonder of that first Christmas, the joy of God's abundant blessings, and the peace of the Lord be with you always."

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Krystal

Stampin' Up! Snow Place - Igloo Chill

Hi Stampin' Friends!!

Today I have my fourth and final card from my Snow Friends Online Stamp Class. Thanks to all my customers who joined this class. I hope you enjoy stamping your cards as much as I enjoyed creating them!!

Stamps: Snow Friends

Ink: Basic Black, Real Red

Marker: Pumpkin Pie

Paper: Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Real Red, Home for Christmas DSP

Accessories: Snow Friends Framelits, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Brick Wall EF, Softly Falling EF, Washi Label Punch, Silver Sequin Trim, Silver Cord, Iced Rhinestone Embellishments, Frosted Sequins (retired)

Kit Includes:

1 - Smoky Slate card base

1 - Home for Christmas DSP card front

1 - Whisper White sheet for stamping

1 - Whisper White embossed circle

1 - Whisper White embossed rectangle

1 - Real Red Washi Label

1 - Silver Sequin Trim

1 - Silver Cord long

1 - Silver Cord short

1 - Iced Rhinestone

5 - Frosted Sequins

Instructions:

Stamp one penguin using Basic Black ink onto Whisper White cardstock.

Stamp one scarf using Real Red ink onto Whisper White cardstock.

Stamp one candy cane using Real Red ink onto Whisper White cardstock.

Stamp the "Time to chill" sentiment using Basic Black ink onto the Real Red Washi Label.

Cut out all stamped pieces using the Snow Friends Framelits.

Color the beak and feet of the penguin using the Pumpkin Pie marker.

Attach the scarf onto the penguin using Dimensionals.

Attach the Home for Christmas DSP card front onto the Smoky Slate card base.

Trim the top of the embossed Whisper White rectangle to look like a wavy snow bank.

Attach the "snow bank" to the bottom of the card front. Do not glue the top down yet, as you need to tuck the "igloo" under the snow.

Attach the Whisper White embossed "igloo" under the snow bank. Trim the bottom if necessary.

Trim the top off of the candy cane.

Attach the candy cane pole under the snow bank.

Attach the "Time to chill" sign to the candy cane pole using Dimensionals.

Add the Iced Rhinestone to the top of the candy cane pole.

Attach the penguin near his igloo using Dimensionals.

Attach the Frosted Sequins using Glue Dots.

Tie the large Silver Cord around the card.

Use the small Silver Cord to tie the Silver Sequin Trim to the card.

And you have completed all four of your Snow Friends cards!!! Good for you!!! Now you need something else to stamp...

How about joining my next Online Card Class?! :)

Here are the details:

Order the Reason for the Season Bundle (which includes the Reason for the Season stamp set and coordinating Festive Flower Builder Punch) #140847 on page 31 of the Holiday catalog using the Hostess Code: 7CEFETE3 before December 4th and I will mail you a FREE card kit with 4 unique, beautiful cards to create with your new stamp set and punch!!

It so easy!!

1. Go to my website: Krystal's Cards

2. Order the Reason for the Season Bundle #140847

3. Use Hostess Code: 7CEFETE3

4. Stampin' Up! delivers your order to your house

5. I mail you an adorable card kit

6. You create cute cards!!!

And don't forget to order all your favorite products from the Holiday Catalog. Many of them will be gone soon!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Now go STAMP SOMETHING!!

Krystal

Stampin' Up! Snow Place - Hearth & Home

Hi Stampin' Friends!!

Today I have the third card from my Snow Friends Online Stamp Class. I love how each card is like a little mini Christmas scene.

Stamps: Snow Place, Woodgrain

Ink: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow

Marker: Pumpkin Pie

Paper: Mossy Meadow, Soft Suede, Merry Moments DP, Whisper White, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter Paper

Accessories: Snow Friends Framelits, Hearth & Home Framelits, Lots of Labels Framelits, Whisper White Satin Ribbon, White Perfect Accents, Nordic Designer Buttons (retired)

Kit Includes:

1 - Mossy Meadow card base

1 - Whisper White sheet for stamping

1 - Merry Moments Cherry Cobbler DSP

1 - Merry Moments Plaid DSP

1 - Soft Suede WIndow Frame

1 - Soft Suede "wood plank"

1 - Whisper White label

1 - Dazzling Diamond Glitter piece

1 - White Satin ribbon

2 - White Accents

1 - pack of Nordic Designer Buttons

Instructions:

Stamp the large and small snowmen using Basic Black ink onto Whisper White cardstock.

Color their carrot "noses" with the Pumpkin Pie marker.

Stamp the necktie with Mossy Meadow ink.

Cut out all stamped pieces with your Snow Friends Framelits.

Glue the Mossy Meadow necktie onto the large snowman.

Add the White Accents to the small snowman.

Stamp your sentiment onto the Whisper White label using Cherry Cobbler ink.

Attach the Cherry Cobbler DSP to the top of the Mossy Meadow card front.

Attach the Plaid DSP to the bottom of the Mossy Meadow card front. 

Glue the Soft Suede "wood plank" where the two DSPs meet.

Attach the label sentiment to the bottom of the card front using Dimensionals.

Using the window frame as a guide for placement, glue the Dazzling Diamonds Glitter paper onto the card front.

Attach your snowmen to the Dazzling Diamonds Glitter using Dimensionals. You may need to trim the bottoms so they don't show beneath the window frame.

Attach the Soft Suede window frame. You will need to use Dimensionals on the top and sides of the frame and glue at the bottom where the snowmen are. 

Attach the Nordic button with Glue Dots to your sentiment label.

Tie the White Satin ribbon to the top of the card.

And you are FINISHED!!!

I love this little scene. It's like you are sitting in your cozy, warm house. Looking out into the cold, glittery snow. Enjoying the adorable snowmen you just built with your kids. Maybe you are even sipping some hot cocoa with marshmallows. Isn't that a sweet holiday thought?!

Of course I'm a SoCal girl, so thought of being out in the freezing, cold snow is a little overwhelming to me. I like the idea of a white Christmas but not the reality of it. Of course I will never turn down a cup of hot cocoa with marshmallows. :)

Have you ever thought os joining one of my Online Stamp classes? You should!! I love giving my customers little surprises with their card kits. This month everyone received their own container of Nordic Designer buttons.

I love spoiling my customers when I can. :)

There is still time to join my December Online Stamp Class...

Here are the details:

Order the Reason for the Season Bundle (which includes the Reason for the Season stamp set and coordinating Festive Flower Builder Punch) #140847 on page 31 of the Holiday catalog using the Hostess Code: 7CEFETE3 before December 4th and I will mail you a FREE card kit with 4 unique, beautiful cards to create with your new stamp set and punch!!

It so easy!!

1. Go to my website: Krystal's Cards

2. Order the Reason for the Season Bundle #140847

3. Use Hostess Code: 7CEFETE3

4. Stampin' Up! delivers your order to your house

5. I mail you an adorable card kit

6. You create cute cards!!!

And don't forget to order all your favorite products from the Holiday Catalog. Many of them will be gone soon!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Now go STAMP SOMETHING!!

Krystal

Stampin' Up! Snow Place - Penguin Santa

Hi Stampin' Friends!!

Today is day two of my Snow Friends Online Stamp Class. This next card very fun and playful. It took me a few adjustments to get it right, but I love how it turned out.

Stamps: Snow Place

Ink: Basic Black, Real Red, Soft Suede, White Craft

Markers: Real Red, Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie

Paper: Real Red, Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Soft Suede, Whisper White, Home for Christmas DSP (presents)

Accessories: Snow Friends Framelits, Brick Wall EF, Owl Builder Punch (Santa's bag), Silver Cord, Home for Christmas Enamel Dots, White Perfect Accents, White EP, Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details

Kit includes:

1 - Real Red card base

1 - Crumb Cake card front

1 - Whisper White sheet for stamping

1 - Real Red embossed rectangle

1 - Real Red small rectangle

1 - Soft Suede square

1 - Basic black "Santa's bag"

1 - Home for Christmas piece for presents

1 - Red Enamel Dot

1 - White Accent

1 - Silver Cord

Instructions:

Stamp snowflakes using White Craft ink onto Crumb Cake card front. Let dry. 

Stamp two penguins onto Whisper White cardstock using Basic Black ink.

Color one penguin beak with the Pumpkin Pie marker.

Stamp one Santa hat using Real Red ink onto Whisper White cardstock.

Stamp two large "twigs" onto Soft Suede cardstock using Soft Suede or Chocolate Chip ink.

Stamp holly and berries using Garden Green and Real Red markers.

Cut out all pieces using Snow Friends Framelits.

Stamp the "Merry Christmas!" sentiment using Basic Black ink onto the small Real Red rectangle.

Swipe the top of the small Real Red rectangle against the White Craft ink and emboss with Whisper White embossing powder. If you do not have embossing powder, skip this step.

Attach stamped Crumb Cake card front onto the Real Red card base. Make sure your snowflakes are dry so they don't smudge.

Attach the Real Red Brick Wall "chimney" bottom to the Crumb Cake card front using Dimensionals.

Attach the Real Red "chimney" top to the "chimney" bottom using Liquid Glue or Snail.

Attach "antlers"  and red nose to one of the penguins.

Place penguins inside the chimney using Liquid Glue or Snail.

Attach santa hat to one penguin using Dimensional. Add holly and berries and white accent to santa hat. If you have Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details, add it to the berries. Make sure to let it dry completely.

Cut out "presents" from the Home for Christmas DSP.

Tie Silver Cord around "Santa's bag".

Attach "Santa's bag" to the front of the chimney using Dimensionals. Add presents inside bag using Dimensionals.

ALL DONE!!!

Isn't it just so fun?! Those naughty little penguins. They are just so stinkin' cute!!!

If you are interested, this week is the last week to join my next Online Stamp Class...

Here are the details:

Order the Reason for the Season Bundle (which includes the Reason for the Season stamp set and coordinating Festive Flower Builder Punch) #140847 on page 31 of the Holiday catalog using the Hostess Code: 7CEFETE3 before December 4th and I will mail you a FREE card kit with 4 unique, beautiful cards to create with your new stamp set and punch!!

It so easy!!

1. Go to my website: Krystal's Cards

2. Order the Reason for the Season Bundle #140847

3. Use Hostess Code: 7CEFETE3

4. Stampin' Up! delivers your order to your house

5. I mail you an adorable card kit

6. You create cute cards!!!

And don't forget to get all your favorite products from the Holiday Catalog. Many of them will be gone soon!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Now go STAMP SOMETHING!!

Krystal