Stamping With Kristen

Daisy Lane Note card

I received the Daisy Lane stamp set at Stampin Up's On Stage event in April.  I got busy, and just used it for the first time last week. You can buy the bundle and get a 10% discount getting the Medium Daisy punch with it.  You can also buy the Larger daisy punch that has been around for awhile.  

 

I started by adding the fern like leaf all over the background.  I think it looks kind of nice just like this on our pretty Scallop Notecards and Envelopes. 

 

The Scalloped Note Cards and Envelopes  come in a pack of 4 colors- Old Olive, Balmy Blue, Powder Pink, And Terracotta Tile . You get 5 of each color for $8.  I bought 3 packs, and my goal is to come up with a different design for each color so I don't end up with a bunch of the same color left over!  

Next, I stamped the daisy on white scrap pieces and then punched out using the medium daisy punch that comes in the Daisy Lane bundle.  I adhered one daisy, and then added a second and spaced it to fill in-between the petals of the previously adhered flower.  I stamped the greeting on the right side of a White strip.  I added a little Daffodil Delight card stock as an accent.  

I finished by adding the Perennial Essence Floral Centers.  They are a little fuzzy and have adhesive on them.  

This shows the scallop on the back of the envelope.  

 

tams# 34811

Product List

Scalloped Note Cards & Envelopes [149610] $8.00	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090] $7.50	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094] $7.50	Perennial Essence Floral Centers [149442] $6.00
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119683] $8.75	Daisy Lane Bundle [151118] $35.00

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Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant 

Lilypad Lake Anniversary Card

I just assembled my Lilypad Lake and decided it would make a great anniversary card.    Today my husband and I are celebrating 24 years of marriage!  I love our Pretty Peacock 1/2" Scalloped Ribbon, so I decided to start with that for color inspiration.  

When I stamped the 2 birds I noticed by having the one higher than the other that the water would cover the lily pads if I stamped the water where I wanted it to reach on the birds.  I decided to mask them.  The easiest way to do this is to stamp the lily pads on a post it at the top where it is sticky.  I cut by hand out the lily pads, cutting into the bottom a little so it stamps just right over it.  Simply place your cut out piece on top of the image, and stamp over it.  

 

The ink will not go where you have the post it piece.  Isn't that  slick?

I keep the cut out post it note in my case so it is ready to go the next tie I want to make a card.  

I used my Stampin Blends to color in the card.  To make the flowers a little lighter, I used the color lifter.  Tip: Use lightly and give it a minute and it shows up.  If you put too much on, the colors can bleed.  

For the greeting, I stamped Happy Anniversary from Itty Bitty Greetings.  I used the Classic Label punch. On the video I show how to use the punch to trim it smaller.  I then put a 1"X2" piece of Pretty Peacock card stock behind it to make it stand out a little more.  

 

This Stamp set along with High Tide are going to be the stamp sets for my next round of Stamps in The Mail.  If you would like to make 12 cards using this 2 sets let me know and I can get you signed up for SITM 44!

 

tams# 34805

Product List

Lilypad Lake Cling-Mount Stamp Set [151272] $22.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880] $8.75	Pretty Peacock 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Scalloped Linen Ribbon [149751] $8.00
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953] $8.75	Pretty Peacock Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [149560] $9.00	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] $9.00	Smoky Slate Light Stampin' Blends Marker [145054] $4.50
Stampin' Blends Color Lifter [144608] $4.50	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $7.50	Classic Label Punch [141491] $18.00	Itty Bitty Greetings Cling-Mount Stamp Set [151331] $36.00

Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant

Incredible Like You Card Kit

Have you seen our Incredible Like You card kit?  I LOVE it!  I don't know why I waited so long to make it!  All you need is the Incredible Like you Stamp Set, Lovely Lipstick and Costal Cabana Stamp pads or similar colors.  This is what comes with it:

 

It took me 45 minutes to make the 16 cards.  It comes with coordinating envelopes. 

 

I took a close up of each card.  

Here is a video I made showing all that comes in the kit and give a few tips:

Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant 

Stampin Up On Stage Demonstrator Event

We had our On Stage event this past weekend.  It was so much fun!  I love getting together with other demonstrators!  It started Friday night with a special night for leaders. At every stamping event we get a bag. Isn't this cute!

They had beautiful flowers on the tables.

 

A great meal and many desserts to pick from!  Of course we had several!

  The best part besides connecting with friends from all over, is we get the catalog early!

We had several from our group and extended downline qualify to attend. (for the event on Friday you need to be a Silver Elite - you need a mixture of recruits and sales to achieve this) 

I signed up to be a demonstrator 22 years ago under Sue Nurnberger.  It is always fun to see her at these events.

On our way out we each received this cute bag and a new punch which will be in our next catalog!

On Saturday is the main even for all demonstrators.  The event in the midwest is always  has the largest attendance.  Look how big our group is!

Saturday is filled with learning about products in the new catalog, card exchanges, business tips, recognition, and of course stamping!  

We get to see display boards like this with new products.

They decorated the tables like this: (the mini Stampin Up box is available in the next catalog.  Aren't they cute?

We got to use several new products to make the cards.  

 

Below is going to be in the May Paper Pumpkin kit.  Shelli designed it.  Sign up now so you can make them!

 

At the end of our time making the project, they let our table of 6 keep all the items used!  This is what I ended up with.  

 

I also got all of these new items:

 

After On Stage, I invited our group over for dinner.  35 people came!  My mom was there to get it all started.

I covered water bottles with our designer series paper.

 

Covered Chocolates are always a hit!

 

I passed out these tiny treat boxes to demonstrators at On Stage.

 

I bought some empty stamp cases and cut designer series paper to fit inside. These were gifts for my personal recruits who attended.   This is  great way to store your shammy.  

 

This is what was on the inside. Shammy, Share What You Love Pearls, pen,  and of course chocolates!

 

I would love for you to join us at the next one in November!  

Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant

Do you like punches?

Stampin Up has so many great punches.  I love when we have punches that coordinate with our sets.  I also like using punches over dies when I am making multiple of the same card.  They are so quick to use!  This year Stampin Up is retiring several of our punches.  They are available while supplies last so don't wait!  

 

I looked through some cards I have make awhile back using some of the punches retiring.  This first card uses many different sizes of circles.  We will still have the 2 1/4", 2", 1 1/2", 1", and 1/2 inch.  If you want the other sizes, order them now.

 

This card used the Blossom Builder Punch with one of our retired embossing folders.  

 

Product List

1-3/4" Circle Punch [119850] $18.00	1-1/4" Circle Punch [119861] $16.00	3/4" Circle Punch [119873] $13.00
Blossom Builder Punch [141469] $18.00	Bunny Builder Punch [147039] $18.00	Cookie Cutter Builder Punch [140396] $18.00
Duet Banner Punch [141483] $18.00	Lemon Builder Punch [143712] $18.00

 

Order now!

www.kristenbryant.stampinup.net

Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant

Stampin Up Retiring List

 

Stampin Up is making room for new items for their next catalog.  The attached lists are items that are retiring.  (FYI Stampin Up is no longer going to carry wood or clear mount, they will ll be cling in the next catalog) 

 

Catalog Retiring Items

 

Occasions Catalog Items Retiring

Things to keep in mind:
-The Stamp Sets will be available until May 24th.  All other items are while supplies last.

-Many dies are retiring, so order your favorites now.  There are some good ones coming!

 

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Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant

Painted Seasons Designer Series Paper

I  LOVE our Painted Seasons Designer Series Paper.  It has so many fun colors and both sides are great to work with!

 It is only available while supplies last, or until the end of March for FREE with a $50 order.  

 

With a $100 order you can get the coordinating stamp set and the Painted Seasons Paper free.  

I wanted to design a quick and easy card to show how great this paper is, and this is what I came up with:

I just love the colors!  Poppy Parade was In Color awhile back, and it came back with our color revamp.  Crisp Cantaloupe looks great with it.  I love getting color combinations from our designer series paper packs.  

 

For the Greeting I used a new to me set, Friendly Expressions.  I like the 2 different fonts in it.  It is $19 for the clear mount set.  The greetings are a great size.  

If you are loving Painted Seasons Designer Series Paper like I am, do not wait to order.  I would hate for it to run out before you get your order in!

Order now at:

www.kristenbryant.stampinup.net

 

 

 

tams# 31482

Product List

Painted Seasons Designer Series Paper [149574] $0.00	Poppy Parade 8-1/2" x 11"" Card Stock" [119793] $8.50	Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [147050] $7.50	Crisp Cantaloupe 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131298] $6.95
Banner Triple Punch [138292] $23.00	Friendly Expressions Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146673] $19.00

Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant

 

Wonderful Romance Birthday Card

Today is my grandma's 91st birthday.  I decided to make her a card using the elegant Wonderful Romance Stamp Set.  I love all that is in the Floral Romance suite.  I used the stamp set, dies, and the embossing folder.  

My Grandma loves getting my hand stamped cards. I wrote on a separate piece of paper so she can send the card to someone else when she is done having it on display in her kitchen. My grandma is so good about sending cards to others. Each kid, grandkid and great grandchild gets their own card in the mail for Christmas, Valentines Day, Easter, and Birthdays. Isn't she cute!

I am so lucky to have her living so close to me. We were supposed to go out to eat today, but with getting 6-7 inches of snow, we decided to wait until next week for that and we brought Chinese food to her.   Lucky for me, I get lunch with her again next week!  

 

tams# 30633

Product List

Wonderful Romance Cling Stamp Set [148632] $23.00	Wonderful Floral Framelits Dies [148529] $34.00	Lace Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [148530] $10.00	Big Shot [143263] $110.00
Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986] $8.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101856] $9.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Refill [133456] $5.00
Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147276] $9.00	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147274] $9.00

 

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www.kristenbryant.stampinup.net

Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant

Grapefruit Grove Foil Card

Have you tried our foil paper?  It looks absolutely stunning run through the big shot with an embossing folder.  I used it with our new Lace Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  

I also used the foil for the scalloped circle.  Right now you can get a pack of Grapefruit Grove & Lovely Lipstick Foil paper Free with a $50 order.  I have been told they believe they will run out of these, so don't wait if it is something you would like.  We also sell a few colors of it in our catalog.  

 

The Wonderful Floral dies have so many great options of dies.  I like how the leaves get a texture to them.  

 

 

tams# 30360

Product List

Grapefruit Grove & Lovely Lipstick Foil Sheets [149712] $0.00	Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad [147142] $7.50	Grapefruit Grove 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146972] $8.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75
Wonderful Romance Cling Stamp Set [148632] $23.00	Wonderful Floral Framelits Dies [148529] $34.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $35.00
Big Shot [143263] $110.00	Lace Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [148530] $10.00

Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant

Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day!  This year I decided to not buy a Valentine Stamp set as I was thinking I had plenty to use from other years.  I then decided to use Hello Cupcake from our Sale-A-Bration choices as there was a little heart to stick on the cupcake. I also liked the greeting Sprinkled with Love.  This card could be for a birthday too.  When I send cards, I cut a 4" x 5 1/4" piece of white card stock to write on, and I don't adhere it so then the person can throw that out and reuse the card.  The card itself is a little gift for them!  By just stamping Happy Valentines Day on the insert, this card could be used for other occasions.  

 

The Designer Series Paper I used is also a Sale-A-Bration item, Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper.  This shows the other side of the designer series paper.  

I used Wink of Stella Glitter Brush on the frosting and the heart.  It is a little hard to tell.  It blended in the color of the frosting while adding a little glitter to it.  

Wink of Stella is a great little embellishment that you could add to many different cards.  It is $8.00 and lasts you quite awhile.  

 

tams# 30369

Product List

Hello Cupcake Photopolymer Stamp Set [149714] $0.00	Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper [149622] $0.00	Lovely Lipstick 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146970] $8.50	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.75
Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121044] $8.50	Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165] $7.50	Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad [147140] $7.50	Lovely Lipstick 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Grosgrain Ribbon [146952] $6.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00

 

Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant