Give Thanks Fall Fest

 Is it fall yet?  Why yes, it is!!  My Birthday occasionally lands on the first day...this year my b-day was the second day of fall....TODAY!!  WOOT!  To ring in the new season, I made a fall card for the HSS challenge.

 

Ingredients:

Stamps- Fall Fest, And Many More, Hardwood

Colors- Blackberry Bliss, Mellow Moss, Tangelo Twist, Hello Honey

Accessories- Gold Vellum, Gold Foil Paper, Gold Button, Linen Thread, Fun Fall Framelits

So....I'm sure some of you know this by now, but I also signed up recently to be a Jamberry Nails Consultant.  For my Birthday, I want to giveaway a sheet of one of my favorite designs of Jamberry Nails....the one I'm wearing, it's called Stitched.  Click HERE to order now and you'll be entered to WIN!!  They are BUY 3 SHEETS GET 1 FREE!!  My Jamberry website will tell you all about the product, or you can send me an email....it's also on my site.  :) 

 

Here is a close up shot of my nails with my card for this week.  

 

Now after you've done your Jamberry Nails shopping, you can join us at Hand Stamped Sentiments!  Here is the sketch:

 

Happy Stamping!

Krista

Amazing Birthday Scrapbook Page

It's time to show off my scrapbook page for the Amazing Birthday stamp set.  I really love the colors!  I drew them all out from the Sweet Taffy DSP that came in my goodie box.  When I was looking through photos these popped out thanks to the slip and slide and all of those bright colors.

Here is a close up of the stamped image. Can you see the stamped banners?  I also used the bottom piece of the title stamp for the polka dot banner.  I threw on some buttons, paper clip and a little punched out star.  There you have it....a cool, bright, fun page.  

See.....this one made the SU! Convention Display Board.  It was so much fun seeing people take pics of it, too.  I'm a proud mama!!

Make sure and follow all of us on Pinterest as we share our creations for the Stampin' Up! Convention 2014. 

Click HERE for the link right to our Pinterest 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

Favorite Things Party Banner

Have you ever heard of it?  Well, I never did until my cousin Lindsay was posting all of these cute things on Pinterest.  I had to check it out and I asked her what it was all about. Here's how it works:

Invite your friends over for a get together.

Have them bring 3 of the same item (brand new)...something that is their favorite thing.  A lipgloss, kitchen utensil, home item, accessory...anything. 

Set a dollar limit for this item. I chose to ask everyone to spend no more than $10 per item.  REMEMBER...they are each bringing THREE of the SAME item.

Once they arrive they will write their name on 3 slips of paper and drop them in the jar.

When everyone is here and all names are collected, everyone will draw 3 names (not their own of course!)

Each person will stand up, describe their favorite thing, and then give their favorite thing to those people they drew from the jar.

Sounds like fun, right?! I HAD to make a banner for this fun girls night.  It's all about the details!!!

My party is this Friday. I will let you know how it goes.  I'm sure it will be lots of fun since it's with some pretty cool ladies!!

Every time I see this banner I burst into song....."These are a few of my Favorite Things!!"  You know, Sound of Music?!?!  It's a classic!!

Here are some close up shots.  I'm not fond of the coloring in these photos....sorry about that!!

I found inspiration for this project on a fabulous challenge blog...

NOW....

Hop on over to Stampin' Celebration Inspiration Challenge and check out the other gorgeous ideas from the Design Team and the other entries.

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Work It Girl

Oh yes, it's that time of year for craft fairs and boutique shows.  I have been SO busy stamping away and making cards and other gifts for a craft fair I did this past Sunday.  It ended up being a great day.  Here are some photos of my table.

This is a little collage of some of my favorite notepads and other items.

Here is a better shot of my business cards.  They were a big hit!

I hope have a great week and Happy Stamping!

~Krista

Craft Fair Stuff #1

I've been busy making things for an upcoming craft fair.  Here is a sample of one of the projects I'm working on.  These are notepad and pen sets.  I have made dozens so far....more to come!!

Here is the flyer for the craft fair....come and see me and do some shopping!!

Open House

STAMP CAMP Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis

TO REGISTER....LOOK FOR THE "BUY NOW" BOX IN THE RIGHT COLUMN  >>>>

HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US!!!

HAPPY STAMPING,

KRISTA

Happy 8 Years To Me!!!

I can't believe it's officially been 8 years since I signed up to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  WOW!!  I can't imagine my life without all of the friends I've made, the products that I get to use and the opportunities I've been given.  I hope I can do this for 80 more years!!  :)

Thank you to my family, friends, customers and fellow demonstrators for making my 8 years with SU! the best ever!!  I am excited for what the next 8 years with SU will bring!!

HAPPY STAMPING!!!  ~KRISTA

Leadership Wrap Up 2012

San Antonio, Texas is a gorgeous place!!  Here I am at the Alamo (left) and Erin and I at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center (Right).  Do you see the river running under the catwalk?  It runs through the downtown area. It takes you to restaurants and shopping, hotels and office buildings.  It was so quaint and so peaceful in the middle of the hustle and bustle of a city.

 

Managers Reception was lots of fun!  We had yummy appetizers and were treated to a fabulous show with Chinese Acrobats.  It was fun to mingle with top demonstrators!  :)

 Here we are being silly after getting our FREE stuff!!  Left: Me and Rachel Stelzer (my upline) Right:  Erin Gonzales...my roommate!

Here is a photo with me and some of the present and former members of the Hand Stamped Sentiments Design Team.  It was so fun to meet them all IN PERSON.  Beautiful group of ladies, I might say.  :)

Yes, my friends....I WON the card making contest.  I'm still in shock.  I had to go around all day and justify why I won.  I think because it's cute, simple, but most of all, duplicate-able!!

Here is a shot of me picking up my prize.  I got a pack of designer paper, pleated ribbon and buttons.







My friend Erica from Pink Buckaroo Designs WON, too!!  Her page was SO stinkin' cute, there was no way she wouldn't win.  She is such a talented stamper.  She'll be winning the Artisan Award sometime soon, for sure!!  Check out her page....it's almost as cute as she is!!  :)

And, last, but not least, here are me and my girlfriends doing what we do best....BEING SILLY!  We had such a blast!!  I can't wait for the next big Stampin' Up! event so I can see these girls again!!

Let's go out and stamp......but this time I'm gonna do it "MY WAY".  :)  (That was the theme of this year's Leadership)

DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK, TOO!!!  FIND ME AT "KRISTA'S STAMPER ROOM" AND "LIKE" MY PAGE.  :)

Happy Stamping,
Krista

Travis's First Birthday Party

Okay, so our baby boy is turning ONE.....ALREADY!!!!  He'll be one next week, but we celebrated early since Christmas is quickly approaching.  Here are some fun photos from the big day.....

Can you tell we had some serious fun at our Circus party celebrating our cutie pie?!?!!!  He's the most handsome Birthday boy.....and might I add, the most happy one, too.  Except when it came to the cake and the singing.  He wasn't fond of that moment.  :)

Happy First Birthday Travis.  We love you and love that you are so happy and can't wait to see what God has in store for you!!!

Love,
Mommy

P.S.  I used a nice template in the My Digital Studio program to make up the photo collages.  I just clicked, dragged and dropped them into a template.  EASY!  :)

Friendship Card Stamp a Stack

Upcoming class: Thursday, April 28th

Has Facebook, Twitter and Text Messaging made you feel disconnected?

Well, my challenge to you is to come and make 6 cards with me and choose 6 friends to mail them to....and do it! :) Who doesn't like to get a card in the mail?! I'll even provide the stamps!!

You will make 6 cards with envelopes and postage stamps!! The fee for this class is $12.

Please bring your own adhesives, scissors and bone folder.

I am also offering the class in the MORNING @ 10am...please specify if you're attending in the AM OR PM!!

Reserve your spot by April 25th.

Craft Fair Wrap Up

So...it was a BEAUTIFUL and very HOT day in Southern California on Saturday....that means that everyone went to the beach or to a pool. Needless to say, they didn't come to the craft fair this weekend. :( I had so many cute things to sell that day, too. I should know that committing to a spring-time boutique is not always gonna bring in huge sales.

This was the first time that the Chino Library did this and I know the book fair went really well, but people mostly came to buy books. I do think that the boutiques in general do A LOT better at Christmas!! The set up was nice and I met a lot of great people. I want to thank the Friends of the Chino Branch Library for letting me participate in this event. You did a fantastic job putting this together!!

Here are some photos of my booth:

I sold a few of the desktop post it note holders:

I didn't sell any of these desktop notepads. I think I'll add a pen in the box.

I didn't sell any of the canvases, but I did sell quite a few cards. Those always go over really well! :)

I am selling the canvases via email and facebook...if you are interested in one, please contact me or write a comment on this post with your email address. I am also taking orders for personalized canvases, too.

So, if you're thinking about selling at a craft fair in the spring, be prepared to have lighter crowds than those events in the fall.

Happy Stamping,

Krista

Craft Fair and Book Sale

This Saturday, April 16th I am participating in a boutique and I'll be selling tons of cards, retired stamp sets, accessories and other great gifts. It's in Chino from 9am to 3pm. Here is the flyer for more info:

I hope you can come out and visit.

Next week I'll show you what I sold there and how it did, in case you are thinking of selling items at your local craft fair. :)

Happy Stamping,
Krista

BIG OPEN HOUSE Sale on Retired Items and More!!!

This Wednesday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at my house AND Thursday 1pm to 3pm. I will be selling ALL items at more than 50% off the regular price.
I'll have stamp sets, ink pads, cardstock, rub-ons, ribbons, buttons, eyelets, ribbon and so much more!!
Contact me today to get the address to my house! Here is the list of stamp sets that I am selling:

$5 Stamp Sets
Groovy Lines
Polka Dots and Paisley
Polka Dots and Petals
Yummy
Along the Same Lines
Darling Dots
Paint Prints
Organic Grace
Take Three
Wee Watercolors
Little Pieces
Wow Flowers
Little Flowers
Love Bug
Sweet Little Sentiments
Of the Earth (UM)
Wings of Friendship
Itty Bitty Backgrounds
Make it Count
Introducing (UM)
Baby Jesus is Born
Polka Dot Punches
Boho Backgrounds


$10 Stamp Sets
Occasionally
Flowers for a Friend
Simple Shapes
Fun Filled
Big Blossom
Print Pattern
Big Pieces
Furnished With Love
Friendly Flowers
Cause For Celebration
Autumn Fest
Oh, My Word
Word Search
So Much
A Little Birdie Told Me
Sketch an Event
In the Spotlight
Vintage Labels (CM)
Whimsical Words (CM)
Picture This (CM)
Happy Moments (CM)
Warm Words
God is Love
Birthdays Count
Carte Postale
Happy Everything
Echoes of Kindness
One of A Kind
Asian Artistry (UM)
Wild About You
Scandinavian Season


$15 Stamp Sets
All Around Argyle
Organic Outlines
Doodle This
Little Letters (Alphabet)
In the Spotlight (UM)
Amazing to Zany
Enjoy Every Moment
Nursery Necessities


$20 Stamp Sets
Window Dressing (UM)
Goody Goody Gumdrops (UM)

Happy Stamping,
Krista