Royal Release of Space Girl!

Queen Kat Desings

has released May's new stamp images!

You gotta check'em out!

"Space Girl"

is my pick of the month!

Isn't she FUN?!

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If you are blog hoppin' with us from

Maria's Riacreations

WELCOME!

I hope you have enjoyed your hop!

More Super Easy Embossing

This isn't just super easy embossing.

It's SUPER EASY EMBOSSING!

(did you hear the echo, he he.)

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At last month's Stamp Club

we showcased the

Stampin' Up! Big Shot.

What a great investment!

There is so much you can do

with the Big Shot!

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Dry embossing happens to be one.

And the Big Shot

makes it easier than easy!

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Not to worry if you missed club...

In June, we will host

a CLUB CATCH UP PARTY

where you can make

any of your missed make & takes.

Fun, huh?!

And even if you haven't missed.

you can come and make them AGAIN.

Look for more details soon.

I added this embellishment after club.
I wanted to show how fun it is
to use the Boho Blossom Punch
with just card stock and ribbon.
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I simply tied a knot in my ribbon
and pulled both ends through
a hole punched in my layered flower.
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I can show you this technique in person
when you host a workshop (party)
for you and your friends.
Have it at my house OR yours.
Email me for more details.

TTS Sketch #55

I LOVE TTS!

If you haven't visited

Triple the Sketch...

you just gotta!

Shown here is my take on

Sketch #55.

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Isn't he a cutie?!

(the kid not the fish, he. he.)

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As you may have already

seen by my layouts,

I am NOT a one photo to a page

kind of gal!

No sir-y!

We take so many fun and amazing photos

that I simply have to pack

as many of them in as possible.

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That is what I love about sketches.

I can strictly stick to the sketch.

Or I can tweek it just a bit

and come up with my own creation.

Notice how the sketch bleow

looks similar... but different

to my actual page.

Cool, huh?!

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Now you try it!

Use what you have

(OR only what you can reach)

and

GET THOSE PHOTOS SAFELY

IN A BOOK!

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Your family will apprecite it!

TTS Sketche 54

Oops! I missed posting my take of

Sketch #54

for

Triple the Sketch

(of course if you visit TTS reg, you'd know this. wink)

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Be sure to check out my blog Monday

for Sketch #55!

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If you don't visit TTS reg,

YOU SHOULD!

It's a "one-stop" inspiration site.

Just coming up with a LO is half the "work"

of scrapbooking. Let TTS do it for you!

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You can see Sketch #54 here

or click on the words of Sketch #54

and you will see tons more

inspiration for this sketch.

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For my take of the sketch

I created a little mini album in a tin.

This album was created

for one of my sweet students

who was recently blessed

with a new little sis.

Blessings to the Rich Family!

Super Easy Dry Embossing

At Stamp Club this past Sunday,

we saw how super easy

DRY EMBOSSING

really is.

This was an optional card

stampers could create

while at Stamp Club.

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We used the Pick a Petal Classy Brass Template

found on page 186 of the Idea Book and Catalog.

What makes this style of dry embossing

so easy

is the Empressor Stylus.

No light box needed.

Simply lay your card stock

on top of the template,

feel where you want to emboss,

and then run the Empressor

against the edge of the template.

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It's THAT easy!

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Check back soon for

Stamp Club

updates as well as and upgrade

to our club make & take.

You won't want to miss it!

Royal Wednesday Blog Hop

I am lovin' this card!

My daughter enjoys the

Disney Fairy stories

and when I see this image

by Queen Kat Designs

I think of my sweet daughter

and her dreams of fairies.

She is quite the artist

and LOVES drawing fairies.

Hmmm... might just have to talk to

Vicki at Queen Kat about that. wink.

If you have any questions about this dance,

just email me!

Thanks for dancing with me today!

Now hop on over to

Wooded Views

for more royal inspiration.

SO MUCH to share...

Whoo! So much to share today!

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This past weekend was Stamp Club weekend

and there were few people in attendance.

Our weather here was

FABULOUS!

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Thanks to those who came for even just a bit.

Your company was cherished

(and not just by me, I'm sure!)

And for those who weren't able to make it,

I hope you were outside

enjoying the fantastic sunshine!

You were missed!!!

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These projects were created at

the Stamp CAMP

that always follows our monthly clubs.

All were created by using the

Stampin' Up! Big Shot.

Aren't they just adorable?!

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My mini scalloped album was inspired by

Stamp with Deann

Thanks, Deann!

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If you have any questions

about any of the projects seen here,

just shoot me an email

kgettelfinger@sbcglobal.net

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Be sure to check out the

AMAZING DINNER RECIPE

my family and I enjoyed this weekend.

It can be found at the end of this post.

DELICIOUS!

Thanks for dancing with me today!

ENJOY!

Taco Hot Dish

1 lb ground beef
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 bag Doritos (I used BBQ or Chili Cheese Fritos.

My kids like plain Fritos best.)
1 head lettuse, shredded
1 pt cherry tomatoes, halved
1 can Cheddar Cheese soup
1/2 C milk
3 C mozzerella cheese, shredded

Brown beef, drain. Add taco seasoning according to pkg. In a 9x13 dish, place Fritos. Place meat evenly on top. (The recipe cals for the next step to be lettuce and tomatoes atop the meat. I serve the veggies cold AFTER cooking the dish instead.) Heat soup with milk. Pour over layers. Cover with 2 C mozzerella cheese. Bake 350 degrees for 7 minutes. When done, cover with remaining mozzerella cheese.

Gift Card Holder Tutorial

Mother's Day is coming soon!

I believe that Mother's Day is the

perfect day to celebrate

ALL WOMEN!

So think of someone

who's inspired you

and send them a gift or at least a card.

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This gift card holder is so easy to create.

You will want to give gift cards

to everyone just so you can give them this card! he he.

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See the following photo for inside details.

And be sure to check out

the tutorial following

as well as an extra sample.

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You can order any of the supplies listed

by emailing me

with your requests.

kgettelfinger@sbcglobal.net

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Gift Card Holder Tutorial

Supplies:

Good Friends stamp set from the Occasions Mini Catalog (email me for your copy.)

card stocks: Kiwi Kiss, Regal Rose, Close to Cocoa, and Whisper White

classic ink colors: Kiwi Kiss, Regal Rose, and Chocolate Chip.

1.3/4" Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Bone Folder or Score Blade

Begin with a piece of card stock measuring 2.3/4 x 8.1/2". (You can get four of these cards from one sheet of 8.1/2 x 11" card stock.) Stamp entire sheet on one side with leaf image.

Score at 3.3/4 and 7.3/4". (inside image shown here)

Trim a strip of card stock to 1 x 9" for the belly band. Score at 2 and 6.1/8".

Using Sticky Strip (this is a MUST,) adhere belly band together.

Using a stip of card stock measuring 1.1/2 x 4", punch with the scallop edge punch.

Apply Sticky Strip to the BOTTOM of the scallop punched card stock.

Place the scallop punched piece onto the inside portion of the prestamped larger piece of card stock.

Adhere a piece of Whisper White, measuring 1.1/4 x 3.1/4", BEHIND the scalloped piece to the inside of the card. (This step can be done before applying the scallop piece. I do it after just to be sure my scallop piece is going to cover my neutral piece.)

Stamp butterfly image from "Great Friend" and cut out. Adhere it with a Pop-Up Glue Dot to the circle punched piece of So Saffron. Decorate band and slip it around card holder.

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Here is a sample I received from a

secret sister of mine.

Thanks Shellie!

Blog Award Recipients

FOR TONS OF INSPIRATION,

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE POST.

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As you know from yesterday's post,

Deann Oliver at

Stamp with Deann

blessed me with the honor

of sporting this amazing blog award

which actually glorifies

our Father in Heaven

more than it does the recipient.

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Diane Noble is the great lady

who introduced this wonderful blog award.

In her words,

"it is given to bloggers who

consistently exalt the name of Christ on their blogs.

What a joy to see crafters blend

passion for Christ and papercrafting.

This award is given to bloggers

who share Christ through their posts

or through the design of their artwork.

We are commanded in Scripture

to be 'salt and light' sharing

the Good News of Jesus no matter where we are

(Matthew 5:13-16).

This award is just a way members of

Women to Women: Sharing Jesus

can say thanks for exalting Christ with us!

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"Rules: Post the blog award in a regular post

on your blog with the explanation,

including the original link to WTW

and the rules for passing the award along.

1. Name five people (more or less is fine!)

to whom you want to offer this award

and link to their blogs.

The blogs need to obviously

exalt Christ in some manner.

2. Contact the bloggers you have named

to let them know they can

pick up their blog award from you.

3. Invite them to

permanently display the WTW blog badge

and/or the award on their blogs.

The badge can be obtained on the WTW site.

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Now it's my turn to shout out

the blessings.

1. Danielle over at

Life One Layout at a Time

(This gal inspires me

more than she probably knows.)

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2. Patter over at

Triple the Scraps

(I've so much gratitude for this gal!!!)

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3. Nancy over at

Paper Smiles

(Here is where my Christian

blogging experience began.)

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4. Cindy over at

Christian Paper Crafts

(God is REALLY working through this gal!)

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5. TTS blog

Triple the Sketch

(How blessed am I?!)

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Please visit ALL of these sites

when you get a chance to do so.

Thank them for

"holding out the Word"

(Pilippians 2:16)

and for sharing

His creativity through

paper crafting.

(1Peter 4:10)

Blog Award

Wow!

Praise be to our

Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

I am so very touched

to receive such an award!

Of all the blog awards that I have seen,

THIS ONE

is exhalted above all

because of Who it represents...

His talents

His inspiration

His thoughtfulness

His love.

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Sometimes when my posts

get one or two comments

(or no comments at all)

I can't help but wonder,

"Is anyone even looking at this stuff?!"

(Not that I would stop if you weren't

cause I truly enjoy it and if only

one person is inpsired

then it is to HIS glory!)

Then God goes and says "THANKS, KellyJean!"

through someone as lovely as

Deann Oliver at

Stamp with Deann.

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Thank you, Deann!

Thank you for allowing His love

and creativity flow through you.

And thank you for thinking of me!

You have no idea how you've made me feel!

Sweet blessings, my sister in Christ!

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For those who enjoy dancing with me,

check back tomorrow for my

award recipients

as well as my CASE

of Deann's fabulous designs.

Royal Wednesday Blog Hop

This weekend my amazing husband and I

will celebrate our 17th wedding anniversary.

I am SO blessed!!!

Although it doesn't feel like it's been

17 years, I feel like I've known him

all my life. I LOVE that!

We always celebrate by visiting

the most wonderful

B&B in the world...

The Beautiful Dreamer

click here to visit their site...

http://www.geocities.com/bdreamerbb/

in Bardstown, KY.

Dan and Lynell are the SWEETEST

hosts we've ever encountered!

You MUST check them out

for a visit! Tell them their

daughter (I wish!), Kelly, sent you.

Oh yes... back to my card, he.

This will be my anniversary card

to my stunning groom.

"Hoot La La" is right!

Love my little HOOT owl

from Queen Kat Designs!

I've got so many fun things

I want to say with him.

Thanks for joining the dance today!

Now hop on over to

Shannon's Sentiments

for more blog hoppin' fun!

Magestic Monday

Do you find it difficult to "SHINE"

on Mondays? Me too.

Hopefully, my Elf Shimmer Fairy

by Queen Kat Designs

will encourage you to shine today.

It is easier for me to shine my

light when I know it's

for a Greater Purpose...

Matthew 5:16

"Let your light so shine before all,

that they may see your good works,

and glorify your Father in heaven."

With that in mind, do as the card says,

"Don't just flicker... SHINE!"

Beach Album DEETs

BEACH album class

at Lavender Sentiments Scrapbook Store

in New Albany

April 21 at 6:00pm

register by calling or emailing Lana

(812) 945-0790

lavendersentiments@att.net

As promised...

here are all my deets

(that's fun for "details.")

Hope you enjoy these pics

enough to want to attend the class.

Be ready early for those

summertime photos!

Lavender Sentiments BEACH Album

Whoa! Super busy lately!

No time to post

but you just HAVE to see this

gorgeous BEACH album

for Lavender Sentiments Scrapbook Store.

Lana is hosting this class next week.

I will be instructing and will post

more details very very soon.

Gotta get to work for now.

YIKES!

OH! and I will be announcing

the TTS Blog Hop winner

very very soon as well.

Stay tuned!

TTS Sketch #52

What a fun sketch from

Triple the Sketch!

I pretty much stuck to it this time.

Visit TTS for so much more inspiration.

As you can see I added a second page

for our fishing fun.

I tried to use some of the elements

from the sketch sample above.

We had such a great time fishing...

even when it rained...

and rained...

and...

well, you get the idea.