Love Seasonally Scattered Part 2

I think this card was quite clever. Don't ya think?!  This one was on the Display Board at the Stampin' Up! Convention.  Woot!!

To make the "LOVE" cloud:

1. Stamp image in Pool Party ink on Whisper White Cardstock.

2. Randomly, free-hand cut out stamped image into the shape of a cloud.

3.  Lay the cut out image over Silver Foil Paper...following the same pattern of the cloud, cut around it

leaving at least a 1/8" edge so it gives a layered look.

There you have it....EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING!!  

To make the Background:

1.  Cut one edge of a piece of heavy cardstock or the packaging for your DSP into a random scalloped edge.

2.  Ink up a sponge with the Pool Party ink pad.

3. Lay the template onto your card front...toward the top of your card and start sponging just along the edges of the template. 

4. Slide the template down and shift to one side then sponge it again.

5.  Continue sponging the entire cardfront until you get the look you want.

To make the tiny 3D hearts:

1.  Punch out 3 tiny hearts from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack for each of the hanging hearts.

2. Crease each heart in half.

3. Adhere one heart flap to another one...using 3 for each 3D heart.

4. Glue it down where you'd want it.

I hope the instructions make sense.  I will do my best to answer any questions you have in the comments section.  Or you can email me at kristajstamps@gmail.com

I guess it's time for me to breakdown and start making some video tutorials.  LOL!

Make sure you follow all of the Display Stampers on our Pinterest Board. Click HERE for the board.  

Love Seasonally Scattered

Do you ever have one of those cards you make and you think....that didn't turn out the way that I thought it would?  Well....this is THAT CARD!!  It's kinda cute and showcased the Hearts Framelits quite nicely. It didn't make it on the Display Board, but I still wanted to share.

I used the Hearts Framlits, the positive and negative images.  The LOVE is stamped from the Seasonally Scattered set and I cut the edges with the Tag Topper punch.  Added some Strawberry Slush Bakers Twine, rhinestones, embossed arrows and there you have it.

Make sure you follow all of the Display Stampers on our Pinterest Board. Click HERE for the board.

2013-2014 Convention Display Stampers
Cathy Caines
Anja Beckmann
Jennifer Blomquist
Jeanna Bohanon
Amy Bollman
Erica Cerwin
Chelsey Christenson
Becky Cowley
Ilina Crouse
Lynda Day
Shari Fritz
Lyssa Griffin Zwolanek
Mary Haugen
Krista Jensen
Jane Lee
Nance Lempinen-Leedy
Charlet Mallett
Sarah Naber
Allison Okamitsu
Amy O'Neill
Breelin Renwick
Sarah Sagert
Cindy Schuster
Jennifer Timko
Ashley Van Camp
Kimberly Van Diepen
Mercedes Weber
Alanna Wharf

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Rainbow Hearts

I LOVE Valentine's Day....I know, I say it all the time, but hearts are so cute and isn't it fun to tell someone you love them?!  This month at Stampin' Celebration we are challenging you with some bright, fun, heart-filled inspiration photos to get your creative juices flowing. 

For this card I used the small heart punch and A LOT of patience to line them all up.  I used Melon Mambo, Strawberry Slush, Calypso Coral, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, Pistachio Pudding, Soft Sky, Coastal Cabana and last, but not least, Island Indigo.

I didn't know what to do with the backdrop so I double inked up the lines stamp from Gorgeous Grunge and made the rainbow to add more color.  By double inked I mean that 1/2 of the stamp I inked in one color and the other 1/2 I inked the next color down.  I hope that makes sense.  The greeting is from Yipee-Skipee Stamp Set, punched out with the Curly Label punch.

You must join in the fun!  Hop on over there and be crafty!!

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Vivid Vases

I am so excited to be using so many new products from the Occasions Catalog.  I love, love, love this new individual stamp!  The flowers, the clean lines, the font, the saying...it's a must have!

I wanted to show you this fun stamp in a sketch brought to you by the Design Team at Stampin' Celebration!  It's a great way to start the year...join us today!!  

Here is the awesome sketch....

Don't forget to stop by and see all of the amazing creations from the talented Design Team.  Join us in the fun, too.  

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Love Ya, Just Sayin'

It's all about color this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments.  Start the New Year off right and join us!!

I wanted to use some of the new products from the Occasions Catalog.  I am so excited to show you my newest favorite stamp set called "Just Sayin'"  It has 7 different word bubbles and coordinates with a new 7 piece Framelit set, too.  SO CUTE!!  I also used a piece of DSP from the Fresh Prints Stack.  It's got some great patterns and awesome, bright color combo.  I used the chevron paper in Coastal Cabana.

I hope you like it!  

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Banner Blast Sale-A-Bration

Wowza....I entered a challenge!!  SALE-A-BRATE good times COME ON! :)

The Friday Mashup asked us to do a Birthday project mashed up with some twine.

So after I made this project I realized it's not a "birthday" per-se, but you might "love" the Birthday person and this card would be perfect, right?!?!  But....i just LOVE the way the twine bow turned out....don't you??

I used the SAB set called Banner Blast, it coordinates with the little banner punch, too.  I also used the new DSP called Sweet Sorbet.  The twine comes in a 3-pack as part of the SAB catalog, too.  Guess what???  YOu can earn each of these items FREE for every $50 you spend starting on January 28th.  Oh my gosh...you HAVE to have these....all of them!!  :)

Happy Stamping and Happy New Year!!

Krista

Nature Love Valentine Card

Christmas is over and the New Year is almost here.  That means countdown to Valentine's Day.  It's my favorite holiday...I love the colors, I love making the cool treats for everyone, but most of all, it's my hubby's Birthday.  :)

Join us this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments #176 for a cute inspiration challenge....

Here is the photo....

Here is my take on the inspiration photo....

Close up of the double bow and the 5 hearts folded and glued together to make this super fun 3D heart.

I also used the Core-dinations paper with the Woodgrain Embossing Folder.  Fun, right?!

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Red and White Valentine

Be inspired this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments.  I love the clean and simple look and this card is no exception.  I used the Honeycomb Embossing Folder, the Small Heart Punch and Real Red Grosgrain Striped Ribbon and Viola....

Here is the inspiration photo for this week's challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments.  Do you see the backdrop?  It's covered in envelopes!  Too cute!!

Here is the inside of my card:

I used the Small Heart Punch to make the line of hearts on the bottom.  

The stamp is from the set called Delightful Dozen.

Make sure you get over there to Hand Stamped Sentiments and see how the photo inspired 

the rest of the Design Team!  

Happy Stamping!

Krista

Lollipop Favor

I've said it before and I'll say it again....I love the Design Team at Hand Stamped Sentiments!!  They are such a fun and talented group of ladies.  

Today I created a project from my friend Erica's tutorial that I purchased.  Click here to purchase this FABULOUS tutorial with some awesome projects!!

This is one of the projects from that tutorial....I did make a couple of adjustments because I didn't have all of the supplies.  Cute, right?!

I used the Scallop Envelope Die and the Doily Die to make the lollipop holder.  Then I used the Hearts A Flutter stamp set and the the coordinating Framelits.  Tied it all off with Real Red and Pool Party Ribbon.  

I got the lollipop at WalMart.  They were 10 for $1.  WOO HOO!

Happy Stamping,

Krista

P.S. This is one of the projects for one of my upcoming classes.  

Valentine Inspired

I love being inspired!  And let me tell you, I know some FABULOUS ladies that inspire me everyday here on the good ol' internet!!  Today I wanted to share some cards I made that were inspired by my Hand Stamped Sentiments Design Team friend, Elizabeth Price. Click here to see Elizabeth's card and my inspiration.

Here is what I came up with...

Same color combo, but 2 totally different looks.  I love the way they turned out!  

Ingredients:

Stamps: Petite Pairs, Hearts a Flutter

Colors: Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette, Pool Party, Very Vanilla and Whisper White

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Top of the Bag To Ya

I am busy creating some fun projects for my upcoming classes....4 of them to be exact.  I wanted them to all be a little different.  Here is a fun Small Cello Bag with a topper.  I used the largest Framelit from the Labels Collection and folded it over the top of the bag.  

Don't know if you can see them.....but check out the little Rhinestones on the stamped image and the little hearts dangling from the twine.

This is a quick and easy project for any occasion, but you know I love Valentine's Day!!

I used the You Are Loved Stamp Set.

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Gold Vintage Valentine

This week at Hand Stamped Sentiments we've created a sketch for you.  

I wanted to keep making Valentine cards, soooo.....

I really love the way this turned out!!  In fact, we will be making this one in my Valentine's class this month!  YAY!!  I used the stamp set called You are Loved.  Did you notice the Gold Embossed Stamp?  The colors are Naturals Ivory, Cherry Cobbler, and I distressed it with Soft Suede.

Here is the sketch for Hand Stamped Sentiments.  Hop on over there and check out the other lovely creations from the Design Team and join us for the challenge!!

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Fancy Valentine Favor

I always like to make things to give to my kids' teachers.  This Valentine's Day we will be off track...this means we will be on a break from school.  So I need to get moving and make something before February 1st.  This is what I came up with using the Fancy Favor Die.

I will fill it up with some little goodies.

Here is a close up shot of the front.  I used the stamps sets called Hearts a Flutter and That's the Ticket.  I love to add a little sparkle and what better way than with our yummy glitter paper?!  Top it all off with the Whisper White Organza ribbon.  So cute!

If you plan to attend this month's Valentine's Day Class you will be making this Fancy Favor Box.

Happy Stamping!

Krista

All of My Hearts

 I will say again that I love Valentine's Day.  I love the hearts, the colors, the chocolates, the gifts, the flowers, telling someone you love them, but most of all...I love Valentine's Day because that's the day my Husband was born!  He is truly MY Valentine!!

I made a cute card this week for a couple of challenges.  I love how it turned out.

Here is a close up of the hearts.  Look at all of those details, the textures, the yummy colors!!  Do you see the little spritz of color on the background?

Check out this GORGEOUS ribbon.  You can get this for FREE starting at the end of this month.  It comes with buttons and 2 other colors of ribbon.  WOW....awesome, right?!

I entered the card over at Freshly Made Sketches.  Hop on over there and check it out!!

I also entered this a Paper Players Challenge.  Oh my, you must check out their fun stuff, too!!

Ingredients in my card:

Stamps:  None

Colors:  Primrose Petals, Pool Party, Basic Gray, Pink Pirouette and Whisper White.

Accessories:  Pool Party ribbon (SAB), Finishing Touches Edgelit, Heart Embossing Folder, Fashionable Hearts Sizzlit, Primrose Petals Marker, Spritzer Tool, Big Shot, Owl Punch (tiny heart), Small Heart punch, Hearts Framelit

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Valentine Season!! YAY!!

This week I joined TWO challenges with one card!  I liked the way it turned out so much that we will be making this card in one of my classes this month, too!  

It makes me happy to plan ahead....one of my New Year's Resolutions!!

Here is the card in some serious sunshine!!  LOL...

I wanted to show you this card in some different lighting.  It shows different detail.

Ingredients:

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Colors:  Pool Party, Pretty in Pink, Real Red and Very Vanilla

Accessories: Honeycomb EF, Doilies Die, Hearts Framelits 

and Sycamore Street Button

One of the challenges that I entered is called Friday Mashup.  They want me to use the sketch below and "mash it up" with using Hearts in my project.  Please check out the lovely projects from the design team.

 Here is the sketch:

The other challenge I entered this week is over at Color Q.  I got to choose one of many gorgeous color palettes. This is the one I chose.  LeAnne and Noelle used these projects.  Be sure and stop over there and check them out!!

Here is the color chart:

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Back In Color

It's always fun playing with new goodies!  This card is no exception!!  I placed an order for myself for Christmas this year. Now that Christmas is over, I allowed myself to play with the new products from the upcoming Spring Catalog.  Here is what I came up with....

Did you notice the little bit of Basic Black peeking out from behind the hearts?  I wanted to make it look like a shadow.  

Join us this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments for a BRAND NEW Challenge with a BRAND NEW look and a BRAND NEW system for the challenges.  You will LOVE IT!!  

Click here to visit this awesome challenge....don't miss out!!

Here are some more shots of the card that I made for this challenge.  I really love the simplicity, and most of all, I LOVE the new embossing folder.  It's called Needlepoint Border from the new catalog.  Can you see it?  It's just below the Primrose ribbon.  Awwww....so sweet!!

Here is a close up of the cutie little tags that I attached with a tiny safety pin from the Vintage Trinkets. Check out the layers of the hearts, too....

Ingredients:

Colors: Pool Party, Primrose Petals, Basic Black and Whisper White.

Stamps: Hearts a Flutter, Tiny Tags

Accessories:  Tiny Tag punch, Vintage Trinkets, Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Primrose Petals Stitched Satin Ribbon, White Taffeta Ribbon, Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder, Big Shot

Happy NEW YEAR and Happy Stamping!!

Krista Jensen

Baby Wipeeee

I love playing with new goodies.  This is a stamp set that I just got from our Holiday Catalog.  I used the baby wipe technique on the heart image.  I can't wait to mail this one off to a friend....

Here is a close up at the heart.  I used Riding Hood Red and Rose Red.

Join us this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments!!