Balloon Adventures

Good morning crafters! :) 

Today's card is one we made at Stampin' Up! OnStage event. It showcases the new Balloon Adventures Bundle. This bundle enables you to make a cool pop-up for the center of your cards. I always say, "It's all about the tools." Stampin' Up! gives us the right tools to make us look like creative geniuses ;)  So. Much. Fun. 

The card base is Daffodil Delight. The Designer Series Paper is Party Animal. The balloon embellishment hanging off the Emerald Envy Taffeta ribbon is from the Party Animal Embellishment pack

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask and remember, it's Sale-A-Bration time! For every $50 you spend, you get to pick a free item out of the Sale-A-Bration catalog. 

Happy Stamping!!!

Reiner Block

Hello Crafters :) 

Before I became serious about trail riding, I use to take reining lessons. I love the sport! And, I made one of the best friends in my life when I started taking reining lessons. To this day, she still reins (both with horses and in my life! ;)  ) She's the big sister I never had biologically. She has been there for me through thick and thin and I just couldn't wait to make this for her! 

Carol, I love ya girlfriend! I hope you're enjoying your Christmas present! 

Are you a reiner? Do you know a reiner who would love this block? I'd be happy to make another one ;) 

Happy Trails!

Kim 

Happy New Year!

In light of my upcoming card class on the 21st, I'd like to share this card that we made in our December class. Happy New Year!!! 

The card base is Smoky Slate & the card layer is Sweet Sugarplum. 

I used the Large Number Framelits to cut out the 2017. 

The stamp sets used were It's a Celebration and Frosted Medallions - both retired now. 

Happy Stamping! I hope to see you at my class on the 21st!

Poinsettia Gift Card Holder

Okay, so I'm a few days (Ahem! 12....) Anyhow, I CASEd this from Andrea Tracy-Tucker at onestampinmothertucker.com. It's adorable and it was the perfect size to stick a Subway gift card into for our niece  :)

I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas!!!

Fishin' Block

I have some fantastic friends. After hearing of my new venture, a friend placed her trust in me and asked me to make a personalized gift for her husband's retirement. I was so happy with the way this one turned out. I can't wait to do more of them! 

Thank you Linda for your faith in me and your support! 

Barrel Racer Block

Sooo, what's better than crafting when you love it? Crafting items with pictures of other things you love of course! Hobby-wise, my first love has always been horses. I eat, sleep, live & breathe horses. When I first thought about making these blocks, my goal was to make ones that would sell if I set up a table when I go camping & trail riding. Of course I'm happy to branch out from there ;)

This is the second block I've ever done. I was elated when it was finished! I posted it on Facebook and it sold for a Christmas present right away. Imagine my giddiness! Thank you Edith!

"If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life." I'm not sure I could make a living at this, but I won't know until I try, right?!

Happy Crafting!

My New Passion

What started out as a Christmas gift has turned into a new passion for me and this is the block that started it all. I have one of those beautiful, wonderfully-talented Sister-In-Laws that has it all and can make anything herself. What do you get someone like that for Christmas??? You don't. You make her something special from the heart. I've been wanting to try glass etching for a long time now. While I can't say that I'm great at it, I can say that I'm loving it. I'm having FUN! And isn't that what crafting is all about?

I love it when work is a labor of love. It doesn't feel like work that way. In the next couple of months I'll be sharing both lighted blocks and cards on my blog. Who knows what I might come up with next. Whatever it is, I hope to make it FUN!

Happy Crafting,
Kim

Bawk!

Today started the BEST time of year for stampin' - Sale-A-Bration! For every $50 you spend at Stampin' Up!, you get a free item out of the Sale-A-Bration catalog. AND, if you spend $250, you get an extra $25 in Stampin' Rewards! It's the best time of the year to order!

What better way to start off Sale-A-Bration than to show you my favorite SAB stamp set this year - Hey Chick!
                                     
We made this card in my last class. It was a HUGE hit! I just love that Polish Chicken & so did all the other gals. It's so cute!!!

SAB is also a great time to join my team. You will not only get $125 worth of product for $99, but you also get 2 free stamp sets (up to $104 value!) There's no obligation at all. You can simply get your stuff and never buy another thing.

I would love to have you on my team if you'd like to take advantage of this offer.

Happy Stamping!