More... Three For You!

Thinking Of You!

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I cannot believe that summer is nearly over. We took the kids school shopping this weekend, and it really brought into reality how little of summer is left.... I am honestly looking forward to cooler temperatures and the beautiful colors of fall. I have also finally completed the last Harry Potter book, amazing!! I am sad to see the series completed. Enough rambling for now, just thought I would share a little of what we have been up to over the last week.

I am finally partially excited to be stamping this weekend (it seems I am getting my mojo back in small proportions lol). I have a party scheduled for Thursday night for a dear friend of mine, many of my closest stamping friends will be attending. I have a progressive scrapbook page to create and several projects to share with them. I am using a camping theme with the Happy Camper set... be sure to check back throughout the week for more fun and ideas.

Project Details
Stamps: Three For You
Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Soft Sky, Groovy Guava
Ink: Basic Black
Other: Black Grosgrain Ribbon, 1 3/8" and 1 1/4" Circle Punches, 1/4" Circle Punch

Three For You!

Three For You!

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This is the first card I designed with the Three For You Punch Box. I pre-ordered this set back in June and created this card, just haven't had a chance to post it yet. Enjoy!

Project Details

Stamps: Three For You Punch Box

Cardstock: Purely Pomegranate, Groovy Guava, Soft Sky, Mellow Moss

Ink: Purely Pomegranate, Groovy Guava, Soft Sky

Other: Organdy Ribbon (May Arts), White Gel Pen, 1/4" Circle Punch, Cuttlebug, 1 3/8" and 1 1/4" Circle Punches

Just For You Box!

Just For You!

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Photo by Angie Tieman

This is one of my 3D designs for this year's Convention Display Boards. I normally do not create a lot of 3D items but must admit that this is one of my favorite patterns. This pattern comes from the Stampin' Up! Pattern Library (Boxes).

Project Details

Stamps: Build a Flower, Fundamental Phrases

Cardstock: So Saffron, Whisper White, Rose Red Prints Designer Series Paper

Ink: So Saffron

Other: Rose Red Brads, Word Window Punch, Apricot Grosgrain Ribbon, White Organdy Ribbon, and Silver Cording

More Details: I assembled the box first using only So Saffron cardstock, after the box was assembled I cut small pieces of designer cardstock for a box belly band, as well as pieces to decorate the interior of the box. The interior decoration really adds a lot to this project, and also hides all of the folds etc.

Which One Is It Contest... **Winner**

Which One Is It?

And the Winner Is......

It must be true, there were so many that guessed correctly. B4 with the boots is the card I created. I am hoping to find a copy of this card so I can post it later on in the week. Congratulations to everyone who guessed correctly, you definitely have an eye for spotting my style.

Here is your winner: Please email me at kylamaestas@msn.com to redeem your prize!

olse0231 said...
I would have to guess B4, although I'm really not sure! I'm really glad to see you back and blogging by the way - I had missed all of your beautiful creations!! :)

What City Does "Vitality" Belong In?

I saw this adorable test on my dear friend Gina Pacheco's website and thought it would be an interesting test to take. Here are the results, what fun I especially love the cappuccino in hand, what city do you belong in?

You Belong in Rome

You're a big city soul with a small town heart Which is why you're attracted to the romance of Rome Strolling down picture perfect streets, cappuccino in hand And gorgeous Italian people - could life get any better?

What City Do You Belong In?

Kyla's Color Challenge #1

I will be hosting a weekend color challenge. Playing is as easy: Stop by to check out the challenge, stamp, and then post a reply to the main thread with a link to where your image can be found. When sharing your creations for the color challenge on your blogs and galleries, please include Kyla's Color Challenge and a link to the original challenge to help increase participation! If you have a favorite color scheme that you would like to share, please email me kylamaestas@msn.com... your colors and card could be featured in an upcoming challenge.

Each week I will select a favorite of all the cards posted, the winner will receive the card I created for the challenge. New Color Challenges will be posted on the weekends, and a winner announced on the upcoming Friday. To see this week's Inspiration for Color... click here.

This Week's Colors: Real Red, Certainly Celery, Blue Bayou, Bashful Blue

Thinking Of You!

Thinking Of You!

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This is the second project from last night's Stamp-A-Stack and seemed to be the hardest card of the night to my surprise (I thought #3 was harder). Some of the girls experienced some difficulty with the background stamp from Looks Like Spring... but I think they cards turned out great. Everyone seemed to like the projects. Enjoy!

Project Details

Stamps: Looks Like Spring, Three For You Punch Box, All Through the Year

Cardstock: Blue Bayou, Bashful Blue, Real Red, Whisper White, and Certainly Celery

Ink: Certainly Celery, Real Red, and Blue Bayou

Other: Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

More Details: I saw the strawberry idea at Convention a few years ago and instantly fell in love with the idea... using the heart and flower from All Through the Year, the heart becomes the base of the strawberry and half of a daisy becomes the green top. Nancy, one of my customers, had a very creative idea last night... she wanted spots for her strawberry (don't ask me how I missed this detail LOL, I mean really what is a strawberry without spots) but anyway we ended up using black microbeads to add a few spots. (Great Idea Nancy :)

More Convention Display Board Fun!

Build-A-Flower!!
Photo by Angie Tieman

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Designing with this set was a lot of fun. I created the first and second card from left to right, as well as the small gift box in the bottom left hand corner.

Always On My Mind!
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Project Details:
Stamps: Build-A-Flower
Cardstock: So Saffron, Lovely Lilac and Rose Red Prints Designer Series Paper
Ink: Basic Black
Other: Apricot Grosgrain Ribbon, White Organdy Ribbon

Congrats!

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Project Details:
Stamps: Build-A-Flower, Fundamental Phrases
Cardstock: Whisper White, So Saffron, Lovely Lilac and Rose Red Prints Designer Series Paper
Ink: Basic Black
Other: Rose Red Brads, Large Oval Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch, Apricot Grosgrain Ribbon, White Organdy Ribbon

Congrats Gift Box!

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Project Details:
Stamps: Build-A-Flower, Fundamental Phrases
Cardstock: Whisper White, So Saffron, Lovely Lilac and Rose Red Prints Designer Series Paper Ink: Basic Black
Other: Rose Red Brads, Large Oval Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch, Apricot Grosgrain Ribbon, White Organdy Ribbon

Artfully Asian "Thank You"

Simple and Elegant Thank You!
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Teaching classes is my favorite part of being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. Tonight I am hosting a Stamp-A-Stack at my house, the girls will be creating 3 each of 3 different designs. I am excited to see what the girls think of tonight's projects.

Here is one of the cards we are creating, check back throughout the weekend to see the other remaining projects.

Project Details:

Stamps: Artfully Asian

Cardstock: Basic Black, Regal Rose, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black Classic, Whisper White Craft, Regal Rose and Certainly Celery Stampin' Write Markers.

Other: Paper Crimper, Cutter Tool Kit, Large Oval Punch, Black Organdy Ribbon

Technique: Faux Stitching, Paper Lantern

First Day of School!

First Day of School!

Photo by Angie Tieman

Images © 1990-2007 Stampin Up!

More fun Convention Display Stamper projects! I have enjoyed viewing all the displays from this year's Convention Display Stampers.... lots of fun and amazing projects, so much talent. Today's post is about the little 6x6 in the bottom left hand corner, another fun creation using Build-A-Flower.

Project Details:

Stamps: Build-A-Flower

Cardstock: Rose Red, Whisper White, Rose Red Prints Designer Series Paper

Ink: Rose Red Stampin' Write Marker

Other: Rose Red Brads, 1/2" Circle Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch

Which One Is It? *Contest*

Which One Is It?

Photo by Unknown

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In checking out more photos of the Stampin Up! Convention displays, I discovered an old classic of mine. I created this card 2 years ago for a contest that Stampin' Up! was hosting. Can you guess which card is mine?

Contest Details:
When selecting the card you think was most likely created by me several years ago, use the following coordinates to explain the card you have selected. The first horizontal row above the top is labeled left to right with numbers 1-6. The first row running vertically down the side is labeled A-D. There will be one guess per person. First person to guess the card correctly wins a $10.00 gift certificate toward any item in the new Stampin' Up! Catalog.

Posting Your Guess: Please include the coordinates of the card and the reason you think it was created by me. My friends and family are always telling me that they can spot my work from 100 paces, even after all these years because there is something about the way I stamp.... I guess we will see if they are right. Best of Luck... the winner will be announced on Sunday!!

A Few Hints:
*My card is not one of the cut off cards shown at the bottom of what would be row E.

*My abilities as a stamper have changed a lot over the years, but most dramatically over the last two years.

*This card was featured on the Stamper's Showcase shortly after being submitted.

* I LOVE techniques, a lot of my current work doesn't reflect my passion for off the wall techniques but this may not be the case with this card.

Swim Little Fish!

Swim Little Fish!

photo by Angie Tieman

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Designing projects for this year's Stampin' Up! Convention was a lot of fun and a great challenge. I received items that I probably would not have picked for myself, it was a lot of fun to experiment with something a little outside my comfort zone. Build-A-Flower was one of the main sets I created projects with, I have never been a fan of die-cuts or stickers so this was an awesome challenge. After playing and completing all my projects for the display boards, I was sad to see that I didn't have anything leftovers to play with, I can now say..... Build-A-Flower ROcKs and I will be ordering replacement pieces to continue the fun very soon!!

Project Details:

Stamps: Letterpress Alphabet Set

Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Summer Sun, Pink Passion, Whisper White

Ink: Pink Passion Classic Ink and Stampin Write Marker, Whisper White Craft Ink

Other: Build-A-Flower, Spiral Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch

More Details: I started with the Cutter Tool Kit and Whisper White Craft Ink, using the faux stitching technique I created lines resembling waves across the top and bottom of the Pink Passion and Bashful Blue cardstock. Using the 1/4" circle punch I punched out little pieces of Pink Passion Cardstock and adhered them to the large flower using snail adhesive.

Thanks Angie for allowing me to share your photographs. If you would like more information on where to find Angie and her adorable projects visit her blog by clicking here. You can also find a link to her site in My Favorites!