Stamping With Kristen

Angry Bird Party

Today my youngest is 7!  Time sure flies!

Michael and I made this cake for Charles' family birthday party.  For this cake I used 2 cake mixes and filled a mini loaf pan (on the top) and the rest in a 9X13 pan.  One mix is not tall enough.  We made fondant for the top layer and to make the letters.  (they spelled Happy Birthday Charles around the edge of the cake.)

 

We made our own goody bag and cups.

I used a 1 3/8" circle and 1/2" circles to make the eyes on the cups and on the goody bags.  For the beak on the cups, I used the 1" square punch.  My punches sure come in handy!

 

Charles had fun picking out the big balloons at the party store.

I spray painted Easter Eggs so they could go on a "golden egg" hunt like in the Angry Birds game.  They had candy in them of course:)

Everyone had a blast launching water balloons at the "pigs"- Isaac and Abigail.

We had a friend party too, so this is the slightly smaller cake I made for it. I did not use Fondant this time, just frosting.

We sure had a fun time!  Now I am off party duty until February!

Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant

Angry Bird Banner

I made this banner for Charles' party using the Perfect Pennants Die.

 

 

The Die is $32.95  Create trendy pennants and banners with our Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die! The innovative designs in these longer Bigz dies give you new and interesting creative options. Ideal for cutting thicker materials and multiple layers.

 

Here is a closer picture of the banner.

 It was fun to get a little creative as I looked for punches that would help make the birds. 

I started with our 2 1/2" Circle Punch and then used 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1/2" punch and then just a standard whole punch for the black on the eye.  I cut little strips for the other black pieces.  The top feathers were made using the Boho Blossoms Punch that I trimmed a little.  For the beak I cut a 5/8" square and then cut diagnally. 

Charles was quite pleased with the finished project!  It is so nice to have all of my Stampin Up supplies when getting ready for parties!

Stop back tomorrow for more Angry Birds projects.

Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant

Angry Birds Invitation

My youngest is turning 7 this week and he decided on an Angry birds party.  Here is his invitation.

 I used MANY punches to make this card!  For the sling shot I used the word window and stamped it using the Woodgrain background stamp.  I used glue dots to get the rubber band to stay.  The clouds were made by sponging around a couple "clouds" I had cut out of scraps. 

For the inside, I found a jpeg online that I downloaded to My Digital Studio and added text boxes with the part information. 

 

Are you wondering what punch I used to make the grass on the front of the card?  the Scallop Edge Border Punch.  I was wishing I has a grassy looking punch, and then thought of using the Scallop Edge Border Punch.  I simply punched and then just slid the strip over a little instead of using the guide, and it came out just as I had hoped. 

Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant

 

New Ink Pad Video

If you have not tried the new improved ink pads, you need to come stamp with me!

  Here is a video showing the great features.

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Introducing firm foam pads! They change your stamping experience for the better.

We know you’re going to love these new Stampin’ Pads—just look at all the exciting benefits listed below:

• Provide better ink coverage for your stamps!
• Light-tap stamping produces flawless images!

In addition, our new Stampin’ Pads

• Create wonderfully solid images. The Firm Foam releases more ink onto your rubber stamp than the felt pads. When using the Firm Foam pad, your stamp will get an even, solid covering of ink that you may not have been able to achieve with the felt pads. Please note: if you are using the ink pad frequently you may need to re-ink your Firm Foam pad more often. We recommend that you purchase a refill at the time of your ink pad purchase.
• Have a crisply printed, glossy label on the top of the pad that is easier to read and that will not fade or chip off!
• Come with color name labels in all four languages (English, Spanish, French, and German)--just choose your language, peel it off the back, and add it to the side of the pad for easy identification! 
• Use the same patented flip-top case design that stores the inking surface upside down, so the pad surface stays moist!
• Are available in all colors, including our exclusive In Colors!

 

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Color your ribbon with Markers

Have you ever wished you had ribbon for a card in a color not offered?  Make your own! Kim Vale showed this technique.

Place a ruler down the edge of Whisper White ribbon, and run a marker along the edge of it.  You can do a couple different colors.

Here is a card she made with this technique done on the ribbon.

Our new 5/8" stitched Whisper White ribbon would work well for this.

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Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant

Betsy's Blossom Card

I made this card for the card exchange at my meeting.  It uses Betsy's Blossoms.  The same set as the card I showed yesterday.

 

The Designer Series Paper is Floral District.

I love all the fun colors in it!

Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant

 

Note Card Set

I made this Note Card set as a gift. 

 

My favorite new greeting set in the catalog is One in A Million

I like how there are greetings for the inside and outside of the card. 

The flower is from Betsy's Blossoms

 

Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant

$5 Stamp Set July Only!

 

July 1-31, 2012

Promotion Details: During July, you and your customers have the opportunity to purchase an exclusive stamp set, available only through this special offer!

Get the Reason to Smile Set-up to a $20.95 value-for just $5 when you spend $50 on any Stampin' Up! products.

Description	$5 Item	Price
Reason to Smile Wood-Mount Set	131274*	$5.00
Reason to Smile Clear-Mount Set	131275*	$5.00

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Happy Stamping!

Kristen Bryant