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,

Christmas Stamp CAMP and Recipe

This November, I am hosting a Stamp CAMP

for kids of ALL ages.

The date will be determined as the time draws near.

(Most likely, the camp will be the first or second Sat in Nov.)

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At this camp, we will create TWO adorable "pop-out" cards.

One is an angel and one is a snowman.

Aren't they just SO cute?!

These cards are so easy and fun to make!

And there are so many possibilities...

pumpkin cards

ghostly cards

baseball/basketball cards

heart cards.

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Along with these two cards,

each stamper will be able to choose

a FREE exclusive stamp and stampin' spot!

All of this for just $15.

AND if you register and pay now,

your name goes into a drawing for a free set of stamps

from the 2009-2010 Idea Book and Catalog!

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The pic below shows how the cards "pop" open.

Cute, huh?!

Contact me today!

kgettelfinger@sbcglobal.net

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Your choice of a free exclusive stamp and stampin' spot
with your camp registration and paid fee.
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Now... I have a yummy... YUMMY recipe for you!
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Sausage & Potato Bake

2T onion, chopped

1/4C butter or margarine

1/4C all-purpose flour

1tsp salt

1/2tsp dry mustard

1/8tsp pepper

1-1/2C milk

2C shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

6C potatoes, sliced

1/2lb skinless smoked sausage, sliced

Saute onion in butter or margarine; blend in flour, salt, mustard, and pepper. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened; mix in 1-1/2C cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat; toss in potatoes and coat. Pour into a greased 13x9" baking dish; arrange sausage and remaining cheese on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

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Enjoy!

TTS Sketch #68

When I scrapbook,

I like to use as many photos as possible

on one or two page LOs.

I think scrapbook pages that focus on 1 photo

turn out really super cute,

especially if the scrapper has a real knack.

But I take so many pictures and

never can decide which ones to add to my albums.

So I try to use them all. he he.

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Coming up with new LOs can be very challenging

with mutliple photos.

UNLESS...

you visit TTS

http://triplethesketch.blogspot.com/

on a regular basis.

A new sketch each week with

samples that go BEYOND scrapbooking.

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One way I manage to add several photos to one LO

is by using WALLET SIZE photos.

As you can see, this is what I did here.

Let me know if you like that tip!

Have a great day!

Teacher Gifts at Lavender Sentiments

Staples.

You know, the neccessities.

That's what this box is TO ME.

This is one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE patterns.

The box bottom is just so easy and classic

while the top is so simple and fun to create,

I can't imagine ever losing my pattern for this box!

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What's more is that the top can be played with

to create all sorts of different looking boxes.

Check out this link for just a few "box top" ideas...

http://dancingwithstamps.blogspot.com/2007/08/boxtober.html

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Blessings to all my teacher friends

(and everyone getting back to school!)

Wynne's Tuesday Challenge

Challenge lovers, you are going to LOVE this challenge!

This past Tuesday, Wynne inspires us to

BE FUNNY

and create a "funny card."

Would you just LOOK at this hillarious card she made?!

The phrases say, "I'm there for you."

and "In good times or bad."

Do you see the "stink" around the babies bottom?!

Now THAT is stinkin' hillarious!!!

Wynne changed the faces on the people herself.

VERY CREATIVE, Wynne girl!

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Now, go create a funny card

and be sure to leave Wynne a comment on her blog

with a link to your card so we can all have a chuckle!

Visit Wynne here...

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

QKD New Release Blog Hop

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

but please check out the fun project and deets

I have for you before hopping on to your next inspirational spot.

Queen Kat is always on the ball with new releases.

This month's are very "heart warming"

as you can see in my blog hop card here.

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Be sure to START your hop at QKD...

http://qkd.blogspot.com/

and you will want to visit the store here...

http://www.katstamps.com/store/
so you can check out and pick up these sweet images.

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I used "Take a Jouney" verse set and

"Vintage Time" background image on my card.

If you have any questions about

anything you see here on my blog,

feel free to email me.

I am stamping to serve you!

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Blessings,

Onsie Greeting Card

KASEY, IF YOU ARE ABOUT TO LOOK

AT THE FOLLWOING POST... DON'T!

HE HE HE.

KARA WANTS THESE TO REMAIN A SURPRISE

UNTIL SHE CAN SHARE THEM WITH YOU

IN PERSON. TOO STINKIN' FUNNY!

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Are these not the cutest cards you've ever seen?!

I helped a friend of mine create sixty something

for her sister's upcoming baby shower.

(Ya, after about forty... they weren't so cute anymore.)

(kidding!)

I had such a fun time helping!

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They really were very easy to create.

We first punched a 1/2" circle

for the neck with a 1-3/4" circle punch.

Then with the 1-3/8" circle punch, we punched the leg openings.

Only the front of the card was zipped through the Big Shot.

Add a few little stick-on button embellishments and...

Voila! Instant (and adorable) onsie!

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Wishing you all the best, Kasey!