1/8 Feeling Sentimental SAB Sneak Peek, Newsprint

Good Evening Friends,

This Gorgeous Stamp set has me "Feeling Sentimental" about the upcoming Sale-A-Bration.  It's so hard to pick a favorite, but this stamp set might just be it.

I made 40 of these babies for a swap with my friends from SUDSOL.  That's a demonstrator group that helps each other with business related issues.  Do you think they'll like it?

Stamps: Feeling Sentimental (free with a $50 SAB order in just a week or so).  Wood 129627 or Clear 129630
Ink: Stazon ink (i even sponged with the stazon ink! 
Tomorrow is the big day!  I'm off to Orlando!  I'm going to try and post some updates from my ipad both here, and on my business facebook page here.  Just "like" my page to see some of the updates come through! 

Big hugs to you!

Rubbah hugs,
Selene Kempton
My Stampin' Up! Store

1/7 Heart's a Flutter and More Amore Designer Series Paper, new mini butterfly punch and more

Good Evening Friends!  

I'm working on my very last swap for leadership in Orlando tonight. I will set up to post some of my swap cards while I'm away.  Here's one that didn't make the cut!  

Vintage isn't in my comfort zone, but this will be  a birthday card for my mom from my daughter Alexis. 

There's a WHOLE lot of product on this card, and I just thought it is a little too much.  The buttons will be available as a SAB freebee!  Love that!  I am diggin the mini butterfly punch. 

I think it's a little much for my CAS style.  What are your thoughts on my card? Would you change anything?

Have a wonderful night!

Rubbah hugs,
Selene Kempton
My Stampin' Up! Store

1/6 Stampin' Up! Pop-Up Posies Designer Kit and Feel Goods

Good Evening Friends!

I used this cute card for my team swap last month (during the sneak peek for demonstrators).

I just love the pop-up Posies, and made a bunch of cute cards in one sitting!  The Feel Goods Stamp set is probably my favorite of the new catalog. 

Feel Goods, Clear Mount (blocks sold separately) $18.95, Item 129684

Feel Goods, Wood Mount, blocks included, Item number 129681

This is card was so simple to make, but it's so pretty! 

The base layer is coral: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded in half at 4 1/4"
Layer 2: Very vanilla 4 x 5 1/4", embossed with the tulips embossing folder. 
Layer 3: features the tea for two designer series paper, coral polka dots pattern (i attached this to layer two before running it through the big shot).
Layer 4: is the tag that comes with the Pop-Up Posies set

This set of embellishments is so fun to play with. 
 

Here's what comes with the set. 

• 9 embossed paper tags (ea. 2-3/4" x 3-1/2"). 
• 9 fabric covered brads: 

6 Very Vanilla (3/8")
3 Summer Starfruit (5/8")

• Precut paper flower pieces layer into 9 flowers
• 6 layers of one style in 2 colors

In the example shown above, I mixed the colors instead of making them all one color.  The directions say to use 10 pieces per flower.  They make such a pretty dimensional element that would make any project exciting. 

Thanks for stopping by tonight!

Rubbah hugs,
Selene Kempton
My Stampin' Up! Store

1/5 Stampin' Up!, Henry Says take a SIP, Valentine, Split Coast Creative Crew

Good Morning Friends!  

Here is another challenge card that I made for Split Coast Stamper's Creative Crew Challenges.  This was the most difficult for me of the 4 challenges.  Here's the way it the challenge was written. 

CCREW0113CF, CreativeCrew, SUO or SUM -- Creative Focus: Do you remember what it's like to be a beginning stamper and wondering how in the world to create a card with just the basics? Create a card using just stamps, inks and paper that will win over the beginner and advanced stampers alike!

WHAT?? No Ribbon?  No brads?  No embellishments?  What's a girl to do? 

I know it's probably no big secret, to those of you who know me well, but many times I use the colors that are in my Designer paper.  So, in this gorgeous new DSP (Designer Series Paper), More Amore, they selected the colors for me.  Basic Black, Pool Party, Primrose Petals, Real red and Very Vanilla!  I do that when I am buying products for myself as well.  One couldn't possible own every single color of every product that we sell.  (At least I understand that not everyone does, wink).  So, what to do when your considering what to buy so everything matches? 

Start with your designer paper, then purchase a few colors of ink and paper to match.  So SIP = Stamps, Ink, and Paper. 

I most certainly start with the stamps, and marry that up to designer paper that suits the set, then finding paper and ink is easy peasy, and I don't need to purchase every color in the catalog.  (although I think I may have most ~ don't tell my hubby).

So, more about the card.  How about some measurements?

Base layer: Very Vanilla 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored and folded in half at 4 1/4"
Layer 2: More Amore Specialty Designer series paper 5 1/2" x 1"
Layer 3: Basic Grey 4 x 3
Layer 4: Very Vanilla 3 7/8" x 2 7/8"
Layer 5: scrap of very vanilla

Basic Directions:

1.  Using a primrose petals inkpad, stamp the hearts over and over on the base layer so that it covers the top 2/3rds of the card.

2.  Attach the 1" strip of Designer paper using snail adhesive.

3. Stamp "Henrietta" using a black stazon inkpad.

4.  Using a basic grey marker, add some color to the elephant.

5.  Ink up the chickadees in pool party ink, and the hooray sign with a black marker and stamp them so they are walking on the trunk of the elephant. so cute!  Stamp a second flag on scrap paper and cut it out with snips, then set it aside.

6.  Using the primrose petals ink pad, stamp it's your birthday sentiment. 

7.  Use a primrose petals marker to color her fingernails. 

8.  Attach all the rest of the layers to the front of the card.  Use dimensionals to pop up the "hooray" banner. 

So wicked cute!!

Here are the item numbers for Henry Says if you need them! 
Wood Mount, Item 128090, $29.95
Clear Mount, Item 128093, $21.95 





Happy Saturday! 

Rubbah hugs,
Selene Kempton
My Stampin' Up! Store

1/4 Henry Says It's your Birthday, Stampin' Up Occasions Mini

Good Evening Friends!  

I am so in LOVE with cute little Henry and today he's celebrating a birthday!  Hooray! Personally, I'm celebrating that this little buddy is FINALLY available for purchase!  I know several of my friends have been waiting!  (You know who you are, wink wink).

This card is SO bright and cheery, yet it was SO easy to make!

This elephant never forgets birthdays or Christmas! Stamps include banners or ornaments to hang from his trunk, and hats to suit any occasion.Wood Mount, Item 128090, $29.95
Clear Mount, Item 128093, $21.95 

So first, some measurements for this project:

Base Layer: Marina Mist 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Layer 2: Whisper white 4 x 5 1/4"
Layer 3: Marina Mist 5 1/4" 1 3/8", scalloped trim border punch, Item 118402
Layer 4: Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper 5 1/4" x 1
Layer 5: Marina Mist 3 3/4" x 2 3/4"
Layer 6: Whisper white 3 3/8" x 2 3/8
Layer 7: Marina mist scrap for the Hooray!

I inked up with the coordinating lucky limeade, melon mambo and marina mist markers for the chickadees and the sentiment.  I used stazon ink to stamp the main image and colored Henry with an aqua painter and a basic grey marker.  Just a little watercolor will do!  He's so darn cute!! 

This card was created for the Creative Crew Challenge over on Split Coast Stampers this month.  You can see the post at this link.

Here is the challenge:

CCREW0113DF, CreativeCrew, SUO or SUM -- DSP/Color Focus: We have an embarrassment of riches of DSP in the Occasions catalog and Sale-a-bration catalog. Choose YOUR favorite DSP from either catalog, and convince the rest of us to love it too!

Have a wonderful evening!

Rubbah hugs,
Selene Kempton
My Stampin' Up! Store

1/4 My Little Valentine Special from Stampin' Up!

Feel the love with two sweet offers until January 21st!

We certainly have some sweet treats for you!! 
Through January 21st, you can order these Valentine Bundles.
My Little Valentine Bundle #132242 $9.95

Happy Heart Bundle #132771 $5.95

This exclusive four-piece stamp set, My Little Valentine is only available through January 21, 2013—has every valentine sentiment you need to share your love with your significant other, best friend, favorite child, or coworker.

Plus, you’ll get the Sealed with Love Simply Sent Kit FREE ($7.95 value) when you purchase this brand-new stamp set! The kit indludes 10 notecards, 10 double sided envelopes, 20 paper buttons and Real Red Baker's Twine for the closure. 

How cute is this FREE kit you get!?!?!?  
My Little Valentine Bundle #132242 $9.95

The Valentine Treat Bundle —available only through January 21, 2013—contains the exclusive Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp and a package of 1" x 8" cellophane bags. Use this sweet little bundle to create precious valentines for your child’s classroom, your favorite neighbor, or even the hot little number in your life! Single stamp coordinates with the Full Heart Punch. Clear-mount. Only available in English.

Clear blocks sold separately.
Happy Heart Bundle #132771 $5.95



Selene Kempton, Creative Coach
My Stampin' Up! Store 

1/2 Happy New Year Anniversary Card

Hello and Happy New Year!  

It has been just crazy here in the Kempton household since just before Christmas.  Three days before Christmas, we unexpectedly had our heating system replaced in the house and all sorts of things happened as a result.  The rugs in two of our rooms needed to come out, and the kitchen floor was a mess too.

So, I had the guys come back and they pulled out our carpeting 3 days before new years.  I've been scrubbing floors and putting things back together ever since, and I finally finished last night around 9PM.   I have SO many projects to share with you now that I'm back online. This is the first of a series of four projects.  I was chosen for a design team on Split Coast stampers called the Creative Crew.   I'm very honored they like my work (yea! they like my work!) and I'm hoping they like what I came up with for my 4 projects this month.  

First, here's the challenge: 

CCREW0113HF, CreativeCrew, SUO or SUM -- Holiday focus: Since it's Stampin' Up's 25th anniversary, make an anniversary card using the attached sketch.

Here's what I came up with.

I'm so thankful to be part of such a wonderful company.  I am also really thankful for the amazing friendships I have formed as a result of being able to do something I love for a living.  Happy 25th Anniversary to Stampin' Up!  2013 is going to be a good year! 

Until tomorrow!
Rubbah hugs,

Selene Kempton