Simple Fall Fest Card

I like to make simple cards in my classes....something anyone can duplicate and make dozens of.  This is one of those cards...

I used the Fall Fest stamp set and coordinating Fun Fall Framelits. The background is Hardwood stamped onto Soft Suede.  I layered up some Color Me Autumn Washi Tape then added a banner with a greeting.  Finished it off with a Gold Button and some Linen Thread.  

Super easy!

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Seasonally Scattered Fall Thanks

Sometimes you just make a card and you fall in love....well this is THAT card!  The colors, the layout, all of it!  I'm happy to share it with you today.  

This was on display at the 2014 Stampin' Up! Convention too.  :-)

 

I used the Seasonally Scattered stamp set and stamped it with Mossy Meadow on Naturals Ivory cardstock.  Then I stamped the same image on a piece of Hello Honey cardstock and cut out the "thanks" letters and glued it to the Mossy Meadow image.  Makes the letters really pop!  

The colors are:  Mossy Meadow, Lost Lagoon, Hello Honey, and Blackberry Bliss.

Do you see the paper piercing? I also added sponging on the edges to give an antique look.

Follow all of the Display Stampers on an AWESOME Pinterest board by clicking HERE.

 

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Queen Mary Vintage Birthday

It's time for a color challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments.  I wanted to go with a non-Christmas card with these colors.  When I was scanning through my stamps this one struck me as the one!  It's called "Traveler".  It looks like the Queen Mary that's docked out here in Long Beach, California.  It's a major tourist attraction.  The little pop of Cherry Cobbler was a perfect fit. 

Hop on over there to Hand Stamped Sentiments and join us for the fun!!

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Kinda Eclectic Vintage Style

I've said it before and I'll say it again....Kinda Eclectic is very versatile.  Take this card, for instance, I gave it a real vintage look. 

I used Hello Honey and Daffodil Delight for the yellow tones.  I stamped the leaves with a fully inked stamped, then stamped it off onto another paper then stamped the image again onto the Very Vanilla cardstock.  I did that with both colors to give it the faded look.  I stamped the greeting in Basic Gray, and added some Hello Honey ribbon.

I added some Basic Gray cardstock for layering, some banners, gold sequins, 2 other stamped images in the background and there you have it!

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

Give Thanks With Seasonally Scattered

3D PROJECT TIME!!

I found a gem at Michaels....Burlap covered FLAT canvases.  Oh my, so cute!  I wanted to use it for a Convention Display Board Sample.  This is what I came up with...a "GIVE THANKS MEMORY KEEPER"

I asked my 3 boys to each write something they are thankful for.  (I wrote the one for Travis, since he's just 3, but he did tell me what to write).

So cute, huh?!  I hot glued the clothespins down and then used them to clip on the little thankful notes.  Each thankful note has a little bit of the "thanks" stamp image.  The backing is a Window Collection Framelit.

I can have the boys write a new note each year and just clip it onto the clothespin.

I used the Autumn Accents Die for the leaves and then embossed them with the Woodgrain Embossing Folder.  Added some Vintage buttons topped with some linen thread.

The "give" is cut from a stamp set in MDS cut out with my Silhouette Cameo.  I stamped the "thanks" image onto Naturals Ivory cardstock and then stamped it again onto Hello Honey.  I hand cut aka "fussy cut" the letters out of the Hello Honey and put it onto the other stamped image to draw more attention to the word.  I sponged the edges with Soft Suede to add a soft look.

These are the boys that wrote these adorable thankful notes:

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

Vintage Traveler Train

I bought a few new sets from the catalog and this is a stamp from one of them.  The set is called "Traveler".  It's a nice vintage set that I will use to make some masculine cards.  Can't have enough of those, right?  You never do. 

I also used the new DSP called Typeset for the background and the little strips under the greeting banner.  Topped off the card with a Vintage button and a little black button.  There you have it!

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Kinda Eclectic Inspired

 I've been working with this set for several weeks now.  I was chosen to be a Display Stamper at the Stampin' Up! Convention this year.  I was a bit scared of it at first since the images are so different.  But I really fell in love with the set after using it.  Here is a card that we made at my last class.  It just so happens to be inspired by the photos for the Stampin' Celebration Challenge Blog.

The colors used are Blackberry Bliss, Mossy Meadow, Lost Lagoon and lots of Gold sparkle with the vellum and the sequins.  

Join us at Stampin' Celebration!  Check out some totally AWESOME stuff by the other DT too!!

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Tap Tap Tap Typing Away

It's time for a sketch at Stampin' Celebration!  I wanted to showcase some NEW stuff and here it is...

Below is featuring a new photopolymer set called What's Your Type?. Do you see it?  The word is RAD!!  Cool, huh?!  The tiny letters are from a rotary stamp called "Alphabet Rotary"....it's HUGE and oh the possibilities!

The colors are Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Early Espresso and a smidge of Rich Razzleberry.  Don't you think the little sequins look like old 45's (aka Records)?

BUT....I FIRST made this card....

It's from a set called TAP TAP TAP.  I won all of these sets at the Stampin' Up! Catalog Reveal Event in Long Beach, CA.  It was so much fun!

After I made this card, I was just like ehhhh....my coloring on the typewriter wasn't my fave, so I made 

THIS CARD....

Do you see the NEW DSP?  It's the bottom part of the card.  It's called Back to Black and will be available for purchase on June 2nd.  I LOVE it!!

Here is the sketch....JOIN US!!!

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Oma and Opa Scrapbook Page

Be inspired this month at Stampin' Celebration!  Here are some beautiful pictures to help you!!

I immediately thought these photos would make a gorgeous scrapbook page.  I'm really loving everything GOLD right now.  I found this awesome picture of my Grandparents taken just a month ago.  Aren't they cute?!  I am truly blessed to have them!!  I can't wait to frame this!!  Soon I will be making one for my other set of grandparents....YES I still have them in my life, too!!  I am one truly blessed granddaughter!!

Here are some close ups of those lovely flowers...see the sanding on the "core-dinations" cardstock?!

Ingredients...

Colors: Baked Brown Sugar, Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla

Stamps:  Off The Grid, Fabulous Florets

Accessories: Gold foil paper, core-dinations cardstock, gold sequins, gold embossing powder, pearls, Victoria crochet trim.

Don't recognize the leaves as a die cut?  Well....it's actually a stamp image on MDS from the Betsy's Blossom stamp set.  I used my Silhouette Cameo to enlarge the image and cut it out.  Cool, huh?!?

Happy Stamping,

Krista

The Open Sea Sketch Card

It's that time again...be inspired!  Check out this amazing sketch.  Endless possibilities at Stampin' Celebration this month!!

I have been wanting to make a masculine card using the Open Sea stamp set again, and I saw this sketch as my chance.  Here is what I came up with....

I used the This and That DSP as my starting point for color combo....it's the background paper you see.  

Join us this month at Stampin' Celebration!!  Be inspired!!

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Fall Owl

Be inspired this month at Stampin' Celebration!!  This time it's some warm colors and beautiful textures.  Check out these photos and let your imagination and creativity flow!!

It's at times like these that I desperately miss More Mustard!!  It was replaced this year with Crushed Curry....BOO!!  Okay, suck it up and go with it....

Here is my card that was inspired by the photos from the collage at Stampin' Celebration!

Check out those leaves and the flower.  I made some cuts to give them some texture...like the bouquet in the inspiration photo. I also used the "core-dinations" cardstock, embossed it then sanded it for the distressed, softer look.  Also adds some nice color variations.

And, of course, the owl punch...he's still so cute to me.  It's tough on my hands punching out all those layers, but so worth it!!

Check out the other beautiful creations by the Stampin' Celebration Design Team!

Erica Cerwin - Pink Buckaroo Designs

Erin Gonzales -Hand Stamped Style

Rochelle Gould - I stamp, I create, I have fun!

Cori Kozak - Creative Chat

Nina Dee - Deesigns by Nina Dee

Lauri Ingram - Paperville Crafts

Krista Jensen - Krista's Stamper Room

Anita Krul - My Paper Chronicles

Stampin' Celebration Inspiration Challenge

 

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Holly Jolly Christmas

It's time for a new challenge at Hand Stamped Sentiments.  This week it's a sketch.  The possibilities are endless with this one for sure!! Have fun with it and join us this week!!

Here is my take.  I did 3 layers of ribbon, a rosette with a stamped/embossed image from the set Tags 4 You and topped it off with some "core-dinations" cardstock, embossed and sanded.

Be sure to stop by Hand Stamped Sentiments and check out the other Design Team's creations!!

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

Watercolor Winter #1

A while back I announced that I was featured in the Stampin' Up! Magazine for Demonstrators.  I made 4 projects with the stamp set called Watercolor Winter.  I wanted to post all four of the projects I made over the next few days, with the exception of tomorrow....I'll be using the same stamp set, though.

Here is the card that I made.  It's actually part of what they call "online extras".  There was A LOT of cutting involved in this one...all the way down to the flowers and the holly.

Can you see that Champagne Glitter Paper?  I used that in 3 of the 4 projects.  It sure adds a nice sparkle to this card!!  I also used the stamp set called "Greetings of the Season" from the Holiday Catalog.

I hope you like it!!  I had a lot of fun being asked to do this super fun project for Stampin' Up!  I can't wait to show you more!!

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Fall Gift Giving

I bet you can't guess what this is?

If you guessed a gift card holder, then you're right!!  I like to whip these out by the dozens over Christmas time.  But I thought it would be fun to do a fall themed one.

I'm loving the new Autumn Accents Die.  I cut a couple of them out in Old Olive, Elegant Eggplant and More Mustard.  Then I took the Vintage Jumbo Wheel over the background then used my blender pen to add some color with the matching inks to the leaves.  Add a button and a tag then you're done!

Here is what the middle looks like:

Stop by here (my blog) tomorrow for the step by step instructions on how to make this!

But first, hop on over to Hand Stamped Sentiments this week to join us for a color challenge and check out the other fun creations.

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Inspired by #137

Inspiration comes in many forms.  When I saw the inspiration photo this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments and my eyes went to the tags.  I had a vision....didn't come together like I wanted, but it's sweet simple and to the point.  I guess I'm all loopy from the sugar I ate on Sunday.... MY BIRTHDAY.  :)

I came up with this banner made of tags.  I used Crumb Cake and Pool Party colors.  I made bows out of linen thread and clipped them to the Pool Party ribbon with a tiny library clip.  Click on the photo for a larger view.  I attached it to the basket and HEL-LO here's your sign.

I'm off to bed now, gotta get up early and prepare for my first Bible Study meeting with some fabulous ladies at my new church called Vantagepoint Church here in Eastvale, California!  I am so excited!  :)

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Fab Birthday For a Dude

It's time for me to get challenged again and this week is the very first challenge over at Fab Friday!  Check it out!!

Here is the challenge for this week.....make a project with this sketch:

Here is my card....it's for my cousin's husband that will be celebrating his 50th Birthday tonight.

I made a second card using a different part of the First Edition Designer paper....without the typewriter.  I think it really changed the look.

Ingredients:

Colors:  Midnight Muse, Gumball Green, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla

Stamps:  Clockworks, Bitty Banners

Accessories:  Finishing Touches Edgelits, Stripes Embossing Folder, Naturals Button, Hemp Twine and Linen Thread

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Not Old....Vintage

Is this vintage?  I think the embossing folder really made it look nice especially that I went over it with the brayer.    Here is the challenge over at Hand Stamped Sentiments.  Join us this week and check out the other Design Teams super cute projects!!

BONUS.....If you come to my class this week, you'll be making this card!!

Ingredients:

Colors- Raspberry Ripple, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake (ink)

Stamps- Curly Cute, Papillion

Big Shot Stuff- Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder, Two Tags Die, Delicate Doilies Sizzlit

Accessories- 1 3/8" Circle punch, Basic Pearls, Elegant Butterfly punch, stampin' sponge