Stamp Club Catch Up Party

Today was our Stamp Club Catch Up Party!

Every month, when my club gathers together

everyone has the opportunity to create a FREE project.

This year's club is focused on TECHNIQUES.

So each free project is a new and creative technique.

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Today was the Catch Up Party.

If you missed any club or free project since January,

you were able to attend today and make it up.

And if you haven't missed any club gatherings,

you still were invited to attend and create

ALL NEW FREE PROJECTS!

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The following are the free cards we've made

during our 2009 Stamp Club so far...

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The ROLLING MARBLE TECHNIQUE

The first card in this post

was the new card offered at the Stamp Club Catch Up Party.

The one you see above is the first free project we created.

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The FAUX SILK TECHNIQUE

Above is the first free project and

below is the new card offered at the SCCUP.

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DRY EMBOSSING

Above is the first free project and

below is the new card offered at the SCCUP.

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RUBBER BANDS TECHNIQUE

Above is the first free project and

below is the new card offered at the SCCUP.

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CHALK BOARD TECHNIQUE

Above is the new card offered at the SCCUP

and below is the first free project.

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Not to worry if you could not attend the

Stamp Club Catch Up Party!

All of the projects along with instructions are in your folders.

You can refer to this link any time

you'd like to recreate these looks.

For quick reference, just look to the right under "LABELS"

for Stamp Club Catch Up Party.

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Life is busy... better catch up!

Big Shot Sunday

Happy Big Shot Sunday to ya!

Today is the day I celebrate with my

One and Only Big Shot, God -Himself.

It is because of Him that I am able to bring YOU

fabulous Big Shot ideas like these!

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Look at this adorable gift set I just gave a friend of mine!

Super cute, huh?!

The cute little box you see below

was created by using the Big Shot machine and

Stampin' Up!'s Scallop Envelope Bigz Die.

Check out this site for super easy directions...

http://danniesdesigns.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/10/big-shot-scallo.html

Be sure to say "Thanks!" to Dannie!

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And here is the gift card holder
I showed you a couple of weeks ago...
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Check back in just a bit
for all of the incredibly fun projects
we created at our
Stamp Club Catch Up Party!
Demos, if you are interested in my
Stamp Club Catch Up Party,
be sure to email me for ideas!
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Blessings,

Thank You With LOVE

I just had to say THANK YOU once again

to my friends at SHIMMERZ

for treating us gals on the design team of TTS.

My card has all kinds of Shimmerz goodness on it.

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First I spritzed my 4 Leaf Clover Spritz

around the edge of my circle.

Then I colored in my "LoVe" with a #2 paint brush

using the same 4 Leaf Clover Spritz.

SO easy and SO adorable!

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For my card, I also used

SU!'s new Melon Mambo card stock and ribbon. Yum!

With that I used Handsome Hunter and Basic Black.

Anytime I paint with a medium such as Shimmerz Spritz,

I always HEAT EMBOSS my image first.

This way the paint is sure to stay within the lines

of the embossed image.

In this case, I used Basic Black Craft Ink and Crystal Clear EP.

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My card was inspired by Sketch #71 at

Triple the Sketch

and you can check it out here...

http://triplethesketch.blogspot.com/

Also be sure to stop by the Shimmerz site here...

http://shimmerzpaints.com/

so you can see even more inspiration!

I wish you could see the blingy fun these
Shimmerz paints create!
My photos just don't do them justice!
My "LoVe" is sparkling like all get-out and I LOVE it!
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Hope your day "shimmerz" today!
Blessings,

Triple the Sketch #71

And yet another week passes while Triple the Sketch

inspires us with yet another fabulous sketch!

I feel the need to once again say

THANK YOU!

Thank you for sketch #71!

Be sure to check out this sketch and more inspiration here...

http://triplethesketch.blogspot.com/

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I have another thank you to extend...

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Thank you to SHIMMERZ Paints!!!

Shimmerz is the TTS sponsor this week.

They have a fabulous assortment of paper paints

that add all sorts of color and bling to your creations.

Visit their site here...

http://shimmerzpaints.com/

The flower you see above was spritzed with some "Spritz" paint.

It is so much lovelier in real life!

The photo just doesn't show the bling like I wish it would.

However, would you like to know

how to make your own paper flowers like this one?

Then visit the Shimmerz site and go to

"Tips and Tutorials."

That's what I did! and look what I learned!

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So sit down for a few minutes today and use this great sketch!

Make a card. Preserve a memory.

and ENJOY!

Royal Wednesday Inspirational Blog Hop

Look at this gorgeous photo!
Doesn't it just make you want to be THERE!
It's these kinds of photos that really inspire me to create.
The colors are so lovely!
So on behalf of Queen Kat Designs,
allow me to offer some inspiration inspired by an
Inspiration Challenge...

For my card stocks, I used the colors
Gable Green, Soft Sky (I know... I miss it too!,)
Almost Amethyst, & Creamy Carmel.
You can order these card stocks straight from me
kellyjeanstamps@gmail.com
and you will want to visit the QKD store
http://www.katstamps.com/store/
to pick up your edition of
"Aloha Spirit" & "Celebrate the Journey"
(which is what I used for this card.)

You should be "hopping" from

http://www.kellystamps.blogspot.com/

and continue hopping on to...

http://whimsicalinksorority.blogspot.com

Just be sure you START at

http://qkd.blogspot.com/

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Have a happy hop!

Wynne's Challenge

For Wynne's "Out of this World" Challenge today,

I am offering a fun photo album created for my nephew.

Thanks, Wynne, for the fun challenge!

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HEY ALL YOU CHALLENGE LOVERS AND

STAMPIN' LOVERS...

check out Wynne's challenge every Tuesday!

She's so sweet to encourage us and spark our creativity!

Here is a link to her site...

http://wynneswebnow.blogspot.com/2009/08/challenge.html

She would absolutely LOVE for you to stop by!

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Christian's little "out of this world" photo album

is simply one of those very inexpensive plastic books

found at any store like WM or Tget.

My cover piece is actually the exact size of a card.

So easy to create & so special to receive.

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Know that YOU are special to God today.

His love for YOU is truly OUT OF THIS WORLD!

Blessings,

Triple the Sketch #70

Thank you Triple the Sketch for

Sketch #70!

I LOVE it! and this page as well!

Take a look below and you can compare the sketch to my page.

I twisted the sketch as you will see.

Or visit the TTS site here...

http://triplethesketch.blogspot.com/

And I have yet another THANK YOU today...

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a BIG TY... to my beautiful gal and her beautiful heart!
She recently donated her hair to Locks of Love
for the SECOND TIME!
I wish my hair would grow like this!
I think her hair is gorgeous short OR long.
She prefers it long so you know it's quite a sacrafice.
Can you imagine the recipent's reaction ot all those curls?!
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May you be blessed today for the sacrafices you make!

Royal Wed Color Combo Blog Hop

You should be jumping FROM
www.kellystamps.blogspot.com
and will continue hopping TO
http://whimsicalinksorority.blogspot.com

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To START your hop, you will want to go to...

http://qkd.blogspot.com/

Trust me, you will want to see all the Pink & Teal fun today!

And be sure to visit

http://qkd.blogspot.com/

this coming MONDAY to see a bit more of this card.

I think you will enjoy the inspiration.

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I know this "one cool chic"

(well, actually I know many.

one in particular deserves my gratitude often.)

and she always makes me think,

"I want to be like her when I grow up!"

he he he...

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Did I tell you yesterday was my b-day?

Ya, I am 29.

Oh yes I am (again!)

Well, this "one cool chic" always

(I mean ALWAYS) remembers my b-day.

She makes me feel special and

I sooo appreciate her.

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I used QKD's

http://www.katstamps.com/store/

"Rocker Bird" for my friend's card.

Do you think she will enjoy it?

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Keep on hopping to...

http://whimsicalinksorority.blogspot.com

And may your blessings ROCK today!

Big Shot Sunday

So my mojo isn't so "mo" today. At least I'm posting my Sunday post ON Sunday (even though the day is almost over. Hm.)
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If you don't have a Big Shot yet, you will certainly want to invest in one soon! This super cute gift card holder was SO super easy to create using the Top Note Bigz Die and the Big Shot from Stampin' Up!. It really is one of the best investments I've made in my crafting experience.
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I used Sahara Sand card stock for the base of my holder and the Thouroughly Modern Designer Series Paper for the front. Because this paper is double sided, I simply turned down the top part of it to create the two different patterns on the front of my holder. The stamp sets I used are "All Holidays" (for you) and soon to be available through the Holiday Mini Catalog, "Charming" (oval flourish frame and butterfly.)
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Purchase your Big Shot and recieve a FREE STAMP CAMP for you and five of your friends. This gift card holder is just one of the three projects you and your guests will create... FREE. Call or email me today to order and schedule.
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Check back next Sunday for another great Big Shot Sunday project! Blessings!

More "Sweet" B-day Cards

More "sweet" surprises from more sweet gals over at SCS! I am feeling spoiled! (and I likey!) Thanks Kristi and one of my best big sis's, Luanne! You both ROCK!!!

Triple the Sketch #69

Oh, I had fun with Sketch #69!!!

My photos made this one SO EASY!

I kept looking at the finished page thinking,

"That was too fast... perhaps I need to do more...

but it looks so cute the way it is...

should I do more...

naaaahhhh."

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Sometime, the less Patter at TTS puts on her sketches

the more challenging I find it to create with.

(Although I LOVE a good challenge. wink.)

So this one just seemed so easy peasy to me.

Thanks, Patter!

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Did you know Triple the Sketch posts TWICE in one week?

Friday is for scrapbook pages inspiration

and Saturay is for cards and other treasured items.

So head over there now

but be sure to check it out tomorrow as well!

http://triplethesketch.blogspot.com/

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Hope you have as much fun today as
my son and husband had in these photos...
and as much as I had taken them!
Blessings!

Sharing My Birthday

How "sweet!" I just love "happy mail!"
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I just had to share these adorable cards from a few freinds through my secret sister group as well as the SCS RAK group. Aren't they the "sweetest?!"




Thank you again, Jen, Jenn, and Lauren! You all ROCK!

Card Sketches a blog hop with QKD

This blog hop officially starts at 9:00am.
Feel free to take a peek now but
check back for all the fun to begin!
After 9am you should be jumping FROM
www.kellystamps.blogspot.com
and will continue hopping TO
http://whimsicalinksorority.blogspot.com

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Today Queen Kat Designs offers us a SKETCH challenge

to intrique our creativity.

So be sure to START your blog hop at the QKD blog here...

http://qkd.blogspot.com/

This is where the fun begins with the sketch offering.

But not to worry, I've included the sketch

with my post so you can compare it with my card.

I LOVE sketches!

I can go directly with how the sketch appears OR

I have the creative freedom to tweek it.

See if you can figure out just how I "tweeked" this sketch.

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For my card, I used the QKD images

"Honolulu Skyline," "Aloha Spirit,"

and this month's new release the "Fish Net" background.

Be sure to check out these images for an "INK"redible value at...

http://www.katstamps.com/store/

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Now have fun and keepin on hopping to...

http://whimsicalinksorority.blogspot.com

Be blessed,