Baby Thank You Notes

A friend of mine just had a baby girl. She is doing well and the baby is adorable! Her mom asked me to make some thank you notes for her to use for her baby shower gifts. Here is what I came up with. I think she really liked them. :)




I used Pretty In Pink and Whisper White. I used the Polka Dot Embossing folder and the stamp set is called Puns from the past. I did use a greeting from a different stamp set...I can't remember what it's called. (Pregnancy brain) I also used the new scallop edge punch.

Don't forget to check out my stampinup website at www.kristajstamps.stampinup.net I am also having a card making class at my house on August 19th and 20th. Contact me today if you'd like to join me!
Happy Stamping,
Krista

I've Been So Confused

Many of you have already heard that we are expecting baby #3. We were told just 2 short weeks ago that we were having a GIRL...well...as it turns out, we are having a BOY!!! I'm not disappointed in anyway, just relieved to have been able to find out so quickly and rewind our plans and start over. We haven't painted or even done much of anything, so now we are really ready to make room for BABY BOY JENSEN!!!


Here is the Deal of the Day...



How many of you have seen my beautiful canisters in my kitchen. They are made by Home Interiors, but did you notice the cute vinyl decor elements I added to it? I have 2 packages of these for sale...only $10 each (Canisters not inlcuded). I have them in Chocolate Chip color (a deep rich brown). It actually comes with 4 words and the scrolls and are SUPER EASY to apply.

Contact me today at kjensen6330@yahoo.com if you are interested in purchasing this.

Happy Stamping,

Krista

All Occasions Cards

We made 3 different cards at my last card party. I don't think I ever got a chance to post these before I started getting the "ickies".

This one is using the Stencils...the fleur de lis is not a stamp! So simple and very versatile! You'll also notice a bit of a silver sparkle on it....that is using the new Shimmer Spritz. It sure adds a nice touch. Sadly, though, the lavendar cardstock has retired. :(

The next card is using the stamp set called Elements of Style. I received this one at the Leadership Convention earlier this year. I had no idea how much I'd love it, since it's not really my style, but I have to say it's now one of my favorites! Do you see the gold shimmer spritz on this one? By the way, the Mellow Moss has retired, too. :(

The last card is with the stamp set called Sweet Scoops. I used Taken with Teal and Only Orange...that are of course retired now. :( But check out the texture on this background. I used one of the new embossing folders with our Big Shot machine. Doesn't it make it so attractive?!

My next Birthday card stamp a stack will be on Thursday, August 19th. Look for the evite to follow. If you would like more information on this event, please contact me at kjensen6330@yahoo.com

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

It's Been A LONG Time!!!

I am so sorry to have been absent from blogging, but my creative juices had run dry and I was in no shape to stamp. Here's the short version:

-I got pregnant with baby #3

-I got VIOLENTLY sick

-I lost 15 lbs in a short time

-Laid in bed for about 10 weeks

-I took a family vacation in early July

-I'm finally starting to feel a lot better...not 100%, but better!!

Here's the BIG NEWS though.....we're having a GIRL! Yay for the pink team! I've been outnumbered in this house for over 5 years...it's time I get to do something really girly, besides stamping!

In other BIG NEWS, Luke and Tyler started Kindergarten and I really like their new teacher. Her name is Mrs. Kim and this is her first year teaching Kinder after 5 years with 6th graders! She's very brave! So, I made her this adorable Teachers Survival Kit. I got the idea of the Demonstrator group called Stampin' Connection.





Here is the note that went with it:
Almonds when your class is making you feel a little nutty
Band-Aids for when things get a little rough
Chewing gum to help you stick to it
Crayons to color your day bright and cheerful
Eraser to remind you everyone makes mistakes
Lifesavers for when you’ve had one of those days
Paperclips to hold it all together
Pencil to “write your wrongs”
Rubber band to remind you to be flexible
Shiny penny to remind you that each will shine in his or her
own special way
Starburst to give you a “burst” of energy when you need it
Tissues to wipe away the tears…yours and theirs
Toothpick to help you “pick” out the good qualities in
others and yourself.


I will be posting more regularly and scheduling classes starting in August. If you haven't picked up your copy of the NEW Idea Book and Catalog, be sure to stop by and get it...there are TONS of new things!!
I look forward to stamping with you VERY SOON!!!! I miss you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

~Krista

Mother's Day Cards

I think it's safe to post these since Mother's Day is just around the corner.

I used a piece of Sweet Pea Desinger paper, satin ribbon that I gathered and pressed onto a strip of sticky strip. I used a neutral button and linen thread. I embossed the greeting in white. The stamp set is called Whimsical Words.

Here is another version of this card using a different pattern.

I hope you all get a chance to celebrate a special mother in your life...or get spoiled yourself!!

Happy Stamping, Krista

I'm Finally Feeling Alive!

Hi Stampers,
I write to you as if I'm writing a letter. This is to thank you for all of your support over the last 2 weeks. It has been a roller coaster for me and my family. For those of you that don't know, Bryan and I are expecting baby #3! WOW...shocker, I know. We are getting used to the idea. In the meantime, I became severly dehydrated and lost quite a bit of weight in just a matter of days. So my doctor decided to admit me into the hospital to get rehydrated and on anti-nausea meds. After 2 days and nights there, I came home and was hooked up to another IV for fluids and a pump for the anti-nausea meds. I have been able to eat and drink over the last few days and took out the IV a few days ago, but I am still on the anti-nausea meds and will be for quite a while. I am definitely feeling better, not 100%, but I am good with that! Please continue to pray that the baby and I stay healthy during the rest of the pregnancy and that my family is provided for.


Now on to some stamping stuff...
At my next workshop I will be teaching you a new technique called Emboss Resist. You will also learn how to make your own background paper and create a beautiful vintage wall hanging. Here are photos of some of my creations.

Don't forget that you will get to choose your main color for your project. YOu can choose to use the Pretty In Pink like I did or any other of SU!'s 54 colors!

I'll be sending out the evite really soon once I work out all the logistics of the event.

Happy Stamping,

Krista