Tone on Tone

Here's a layout that will work for several card types.




I created this card for an over sized wedding card swap. This one measures 6" x 6". By changing out the embellishments and sentiment, you could use this for many occasions.

What I love about the tone on tone or monochromatic cards is that they are so easy and quick to put together. You don't need to worry about coordinating colors or trying to match embellishments. Just pick two or three shades of one color and go for it!

Using the Big Shot also made this card come together pretty quickly. I added texture to the white layer using the Distress Texturz Plate included in the Texture Plate #4 kit, the leaves were cut using the Stampin' Up! exclusive Little Leaves Sizzlit and the flowers were made using the Birds and Blooms Sizzlits. I used the pearl halves from the Pretties Kit for the flower centers and the butterfly is from the Great Friend stamp set. It was embossed with clear embossing powder before cutting it out.

Enjoy!

Quick and Easy Treats

Need cute quick ideas for your child's class party? How about a fun little gift for your co-workers or friends?

These fun little treats are quick and easy to make. My daughter loves the little peppermint patty spiders and will be helping me make some for her class party.

Don't be intimidated by the supply list for the Treat Box; this project really is easy to make. Especially, if you use the Big Shot and Stampin' Up!'s exclusive Matchbox Die. The Sweet Treat Pop uses the fabulous new In-Color Rich Razzleberry. The Sweet Treat Cups are a fun new product offered in the current Holiday Mini Catalog.


Supplies:
(All supplies Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.)

Peppermint Patty Spider-CS: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie; Accessories: Scallop Circle and Photo Corner Punches, Mini Glue Dots; Googlie Eyes, Peppermint Patty (discount store)

Trick or Treat Box-Stamps: Holiday Best (Level 1 Hostess); Ink: Basic Black; CS: Perfect Plum, Basic Black; DSP: Cast A Spell; Accessories: Big Shot, Sizzix Matchbox Die, Large Oval, Scallop Oval and Curly Label Punches, Crop-A-Dile, Pumpkin Pie 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Acetate, Bone Folder, Sticky Strip

Sweet Treat Pop-Stamps: Sweet Centers; CS: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Basic Black, Ink: Rich Razzleberry; Accessories: Sweet Treat Cups, 13/4" Circle Punch, 1/2" Rich Razzleberry Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon; Sticky Strip, M & Ms and Popsicle stick (discount store).

Autumn Meadows Card Class

Explore some fun techniques using Stampin' Pastels as you create this beautiful autumn-themed card set with matching purse.

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2009
Time: 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Cost: $25.00
Location: 3205 Cascade Drive, Valparaiso, Indiana

Please email me to sign up for this class: (artfulimagination@gmail.com)

Supplies:
• Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Fundamental Phrases
• Ink: Chocolate Chip Classic ink, VersaMark ink and Stampin’ Pastels
• Paper: Autumn Meadows DP; Chocolate Chip CS, Very Vanilla CS, More Mustard CS, Really
Rust CS, Medium Very Vanilla Envelopes
• Accessories: : Chocolate Chip 5/8” Grosgrain ribbon, Gold elastic cord, Gold brads, White
Embossing Powder, Button Latte, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Snips, paper-piercing tool ,mat pack,
Scallop Edge punch, bone folder, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Stampin’ Scrub and Mist, paper trimmer and
scoring blade, pencil and ruler, Sticky Strip, Snail adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Heat Tool,
Embossing Buddy, Stamping Sponges, Blender Pens, Sponge Daubers

Just For Kids

During August and September, Stampin’ Up!® is celebrating kids, and we’ve got two great deals for the young and the young at heart.

From August 1–September 30 only, get the exclusive Décor Elements™ Growth Chart for $24.95—plus, receive a free applicator tool!

From August 1-31, spend $35 on stamp sets* from the Growing Up section of the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog (pages 74-90), and choose a FREE package of Designer buttons—a $7.95 value!

To learn more about these and other promotions, visit my website at Kym's Creations. You can purchase any of the wonderful Stampin' Up! products 24/7 from my site.



*Stampin’ Around® wheels not included.

Stampin' Up! Online Ordering is here!!!

Now you can order your Stampin' Up! supplies through me any time day or night!




Just look for this logo on my
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When you click on it, you will be directed to my website where you can order any time day or night.

Sizzix Sneak Peak

What exciting news this was!!! I am thrilled that Stampin' Up! has partnered with Sizzix. There are so many beautiful and fun projects you will be able to create with your Sizzix. Plus, there will be dies that are exclusive to Stampin' Up! and will coordinate with our stamps sets and other products.

Here are some teasers. :)


This is the apron that Shelli wore on stage to make the announcement about the Big Shot and to demonstrate items made with the exclusive dies. The apron is made with fabric using the exclusive Baskets and Blooms Bigz die, the Pennant Bigz die, and the Scallop #2 die.






Here is a Baby Shower set that she put together using the Big Shot die cutting machine and SU's exclusive shapes. Isn't this to "die" for! :)














Using the exclusive Pennant die and the Scallop #2 die, with the new Bella Rose DSP, to make accessories and gifts for the Baby Shower.






How about a home decor element. This is an adorable panel decorated with shapes from the Sizzix Big Shot and SU exclusive dies. I thought this was absolutely gorgeous and so full of detail.


This would be a great temporary decoration for a rental home or college dorm, or as a permanent fixture in your home.




The Sizzix Big Shot will be available for purchase beginning September 2nd.


Create fun and exciting treat holders that can be customized for any type of birthday, school or holiday party.










Make your kids "designer" clothes for only pennies. It's so easy, even the kids can do it themselves!!










Holiday ornaments and decorations!!




Don't you just LOVE all these fabulous ideas? And, there are soooo many more. Can you tell how excited I am about this product?! I can't wait to get mine and get started. The possibilities are truely endless, and guess what, you can even use it for your cards and scrapbooking! ;) Not everything needs to be an elaborate project. The Sizzix Die cutting system can take you from the easiest of projects to more elegant home decor pieces.

Still not sure if the Sizzix Big Shot is right for you? Then attend a class or two I will be holding in September and try before you buy. Watch for dates and projects to be posted in a couple weeks.

Weather Issues

I want to apologize for no convention posts today. The storm that we had go through our area last night was too intense to be working on the computer.

I will be uploading photos this evening for you to view, and passing on some fun information that I learned at convention.

Thank you for your patience!!!


Kym