One more saved image

I just finished this one so had to share. Don't know where this image came from I never had this set. One thing I never have is a Masculine Birthday Card now I have ONE! OH! and look there's that ribbon again... just could not resist I'm a ribbon addict, could be worse.

Happy New Year to all, 2010 the best is yet to come!

Sweet Treats......Birthday Wishes

Here's a sneak peek close up.

One of my favorite things to add to my cards is the 5/8" grosgrain ribbon.. Bet you would never have guessed. This set was one of my all time favorite sets. Loved the three scoops of ice cream with the cherry on top. Found two here's my two new birthday cards hope you like them.

Turning back the clock.....

OMGoodness this is very dated, from back when we did the postage stamp look. I think this set is Botanicals (2002). Just could not put it in the garbage so here's my rescued scrap.

Thinking this was left over from a failed swap attempt. LOL Tried by adding some brads, hemp and 3-D circles not my favorite but it will do.

Unfinished miss matched pieces

Now that I have my Mojo back (happy about that) I first needed to clean out the clutter and start over clean and fresh in my stamp room. I have been gathering up all my miss matched unfinished pieces I found here and there. I finished some, revamped some and purged the rest. Here are a few of the cards that I have revamped. Old stamps set some I don't have anymore and don't know the name. But just getting a post up on my blog is Good THING this new years eve. Thanks for visiting and
Have a Happy New Year!

A Cardinal Christmas

I made it to my stamp room last night with my good friend Heidi. We had so much fun I cannot believe that I have been away this long. I got up this morning and finished a few of the card so that I could post to my blog. I've been bit by the stamping bug!!

Heidi purchased this stamp set last year to do Christmas cards for her mother. I cleared off my stamping table and we sat down and got to work. This is what we created....I love this set. She needs 40 cards and I'm making 10 for me.

Over the past year I have noticed that you don't leave the inside blank any more. Below is the inside of the cards. I think Heidi's mom will love these card.
Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for stopping in and taking a look.... : )

Starting Over........

I have been absent for a very long time from blogging and stamping, 8 months in fact and it has went by so fast that it's hard to believe I have not been hanging out in my Craft Room that long. Today, I'm in my Craft Room and it feels good. I was planning to attend a class at Audrey house last night but I'm dealing with a very bad head cold. DayQuil to the rescue I'm feeling a little better getting some laundry done and blowing off the dust in my Craft Room. I'll start posting again as soon as I get this place cleaned up.

I'm no longer a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator but if things go well I may sign back up. I have many great friendships that have been from during my 6 years as a demonstrator. They will keep me going in supplies and new stamp I'm sure. For now I'll be using up all my stock and stamping with the sets that I have. Thanks for Stopping in ..... and have a Wonderful Day!!!

You are invited...

Here is what I have been up to....getting things ready for this event it's more for local stampers to attend but I will have the make and take project for sale separately in a later post.

You are invited...
Dinner with Stampin' Up! Style

Friday, March 20
6:00-10:00 p.m.
Receptions Banquet & Conference Center
Erlanger, Kentucky
$25

Festivities for this fun event include:

• A delicious dinner by Receptions
• Exciting Demonstrations throughout the evening
  
• Many beautiful samples to view
• A practical and beautiful Make-N-Take project!
  

Who are the creators of "Dinner with Stampin' Up! Style"?
A group of local Stampin' Up! Demonstrators who love their products and love their customers!

Who would enjoy this "Dinner with Stampin' Up! Style"?
Any stamper who would like to join in an elegant evening dedicated to the love of stamping and the beauty of Stampin' Up! Products!

The Make-N-Take project: is a beautifully decorated "Supply Checklist" book. This book can be used to log all your Stampin' Up! product purchases and inventory your stamp sets. You will be stamping and assembling your book while enjoying the evening of demonstrations and great fellowship.

To reserve your spot for this unique and exciting stamping opportunity, please mail your $25 check to:

Ann Kloentrup
5262 Cheyenne Court
Independence, Ky 41051

Registration Deadline: This event is pre-pay -- the event fee is due at the time of Registration in order to reserve your spot and the deadline is: March 5th

Sneak peek of the front cover of the book that you will be making........

Happy Stampin'thanks for stopping in.....

One more quick one.....

Now as I said your creativity is not limited. I took the same Polka Dot Punches stamp set but different image kept the same colors and added a different sentiment. Another great card......a little close up I love the look of embossing, I did cut each of these images out to get the full petal detail.



I also like these card because they are great examples of using your Designer Series Papers on cards. They add color and texture.

The game is about to get started have a great day and thanks again for stopping by,

Sale-a-Bration Valentine's

Good Afternoon,

Are you getting ready for the game? I am, so I have to be fast and get this done. Here is my swap card that I have been anxiously waiting to unveil to you.



It's not the conventional colors for a Valentine card just goes to show you that your creativity can have many sides. I'm just a little tired of the same old thing.

I love this sets VERSATILITY for me (and you too) with economic times the way they are we are all stretching every dollar. This set if FREE with your $50 (before taxes & shipping) it's a set of 4 Polka Dot Punches and it coordinates with our 5-Petal Flower, Circle, Full Heart and Scallop Punches. Need I say any more.....


Stamp Sets: Polka Dot Punches & Holidays & Wishes

Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, Bella Rose & Candy Lane DSP

Inks: Versa Mark, Basic Brown

Accessories: White Embossing Powder, Powder Pals, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Brads and Crafters' Tool Kit

Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by:

Exciting Specials and Sale-a-Bration.....

Good morning,

Today is the DAY! I have been anxiously awaiting to share all the exciting new Specials!

Sale-a-Bration starts today!
Need to see the brochure click the picture on my side bar.
**It's the same as in previous years for every $50 purchase, (before tax & shipping) you choose one of the Sale-a-Bration items! In Stampin' Up! fashion there is a slight change this year, in addition to the four different stamp sets, there is a Ribbon Bundle and a package of awesome Designer Series Papers you can choose from! One FREE with every $50 order.

**If you order $150, you get to choose 3 Sale-a-Bration items & receive the regular hostess benefits Free level one hostess set & $15 in Free Product.

**There's no limit, for every $50 you spend you get to choose one of the 6 Sale-a-Bration items.

Free Catalog with orders place through my DBWS

**If you place an online order starting today, you will receive a copy of the 2009 Spring/Summer Idea Book and Catalog free with your order.

** It is while supplies last, but it's with every order. Meaning if you place more than one order this month you get an extra copy. Use your extra copy to share with a friend or someone you think might enjoy it!

** To place an online order, vist my Stampin' Up! website. Click Here to go there now! Or you can click on my side bar links.

Become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator for only $169 & Join my Team

** Sign up for a discounted price of $165 (15% off)

** In addition to all the wonderful items included in the kit, you get to choose any stamp set for FREE from the Spring/Summer Idea Book and Catalog.

**And you will get a Fabulous Gift from ME!

Frequently Asked Questions about being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Click HERE

Thanks for stopping in and have a great DAY!

February Card Kit of the Month 2009

It's card kit time again!
You will LOVE this stamp set and these cards!

February Card Kit of the Month....

Featured Stamp Set: Flower Fancy Page 80 in the New Spring and Summer Catalog Click HERE
Featured Accessory: Chit Chat RubOns Page 173 in the New Spring and Summer Catalog Click HERE

Featured Cards:




The Card Kit ($15) Includes:

• 6 Pieces of 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Old Olive Cardstock
• 6 Pieces of 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" Chocolate Chip Cardstock
• 6 Pieces of 3" x 3" Whisper White Cardstock
• 6 Pieces of 2-1/2" x 1-7/8" Old Olive Cardstock
• 6 Pieces of 2-1/2" x 1-7/8" Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
• 6 Pieces of 2-1/2" x 1-7/8" So Saffron Cardstock
• 6 Pieces of 2-1/2" x 1-7/8" Pink Pirouette Cardstock
• 6 Pieces of 2-1/4" x 3" Whisper White Cardstock
• 6 Pieces of 2-1/2" x 3-1/4" Chocolate Chip Cardstock
  
• 6 Pieces of 5-1/4" x 2" So Saffron Cardstock
• 6 Pieces of 5-1/4" x 1-1/4" Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
• 6 - 6" Pieces Pink Pirouette 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon
• 6 - 16" Pieces of Chocolate Chip 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon
• 30 - Silver Brads
• 12 - Whisper White Envelopes
• Step by Step Instructions to complete 4 different card designs using the kit pieces

Add-On Products:

• Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Marker ($3.25)
• So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker ($3.25)
• Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker ($3.25)
• Old Olive Classic Ink Pad ($5.95)
• Chocolate Chip Classic Ink Pad ($5.95)
• So Saffron Classic Ink Pad ($5.95)
• Pink Pirouette Classic Ink Pad ($5.95)
• Corner Rounder ($6.95)
• 1/2" Circle Punch ($5.95)
• Dazzling Diamonds ($4.50)
• 2-Way Glue Pen ($3.50)
• Flower Fancy Stamp Set ($36.95) $29.56 with the purchase of the Card Kit Page 80 NEW Catalog
  
• Chit Chat RubOns ($10.95) $8.76 with the purchase of the Card Kit Page 173 NEW Catalog

Other Optional Purchases:

• Stampin' Dimensionals ($3.95)
• SNAIL Adhesive ($6.95)
• Bone Folder ($6.95)

Please Note: I am glad to ship kits directly to you! If the kit needs to be shipped, there will be an extra $3 shipping charge.

To purchase the February Card Kit of the Month online using a secure checkout, use the link on my sidebar: However if you want more than just the card kit Add-On Products and/or Other Optional Purchases, you'll need to send me an e-mail to call me at 895-356-0485 or email me at annkloentrup@insightbb.com so that we can get them ordered for you and the discount can be properly applied.

Don't forget this is Sale-a-Bration time: For a limited time, you can earn any of the products in the brochure simply by placing an order. Click HERE to see the brochure if you did not receive one from me.

Select any one of the items in the brochure FREE with the purchase of $50. There is no limit -- for every $50 you spend, you can choose a free Sale-a-Bration product!

Sizzix Top Note Die Box II

This one is not as dainty as the first, more masculine! After, making this one I have come up with an easier way. I had help from Brooke on this one we went for a different look and added the stars.



Stamps: None with this one

Ink: Chocolate Chip & Pacific Point

Cardstock: Candy Lane Designer Series Paper 12 x 12

Other: Chip Board Stars, Night of Navy 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon & Crystal Effects, Big Shot Top Note Die & extra back board that comes with DSP for backing.

Sizzix Top Note Die Box

WOW! I came across the pattern for an adorable box made by Shannon Griebe. I must have missed this when it was first posted on SUDSOL (an email list/group for Stampin' Up! demonstrators) I can't link to her pattern because you have to be a member of SUDSOL to see it.




I made a few changes and took pictures for my own tutorial. I cased the flower it is so easy to make and looks adorable.



In fact I'm working on three different Tutorials that I want to post. With another snow day tomorrow I just might get them finished. That's the plan. We are getting hit again tonight with snow and freezing rain. We played out in the snow earlier today before the freezing rain started and it was fun.



Stamps: No Stamps

Ink: No Inks

DSP: Candy Lane Designer Series Paper

Other: Scallop Circle Punch, Grosgrain Ribbon, DSP Backing Board. Paper Snips & Crystal Effects.

Recycled Baby Food Jar!!!

Good afternoon,

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and if your lucky enough to have today OFF in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. then maybe you'll have some time to stamp today. (happy dance) I'm actually have more in the line of cleaning up my stamp room and some computer time to put in before I get to stamp.

This cute Baby Food Jar was one of our projects that we did at an Upline Meeting on Saturday. This would be great to put your pens for customers next to the order form at a workshop, class or open house and for all you others, on you desk, by the phone or where every.......
It's a strip of Designer Series Paper, Ribbon, Sticky Tape, Bead Duo, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Flower Fusion, Rhinestone Brads and a piece of Cardstock for the inside of the jar.

Have a great day thanks for stopping by:

NEW Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog!!

Monday, January 19th marks the beginning of the NEW Spring-Summer Idea Book & Catalog! I have my copy of the new catalog and Stampin' Up! has done a fantastic job! It's packed with new stamp sets, ribbon, buttons, big shot dies, and more.

Would you like to have your own copy of the new catalog? You can get one two different ways.

* Place on online order with me between February 1st and April 30th and receive on FREE with your order. No minimum order required!
* Paypal me $6 using the link below to cover the cost of postage and I'll drop one in the mail to you today. US residents only please!!

Small Post It Note Holder

Good Afternoon,

Oh my, I had so much fun making these little Post It Note Holder. Don't know where the one I found on my desk came from. It's old and made with retired DSP and stamp set.

What better to do than to up date. New In Color and DSP and NEW stamp set. I love how they turned out. I did take pictures as I made them and will post the tutorial as soon as I complete it.

Right now it's 10 degrees and partly sunny out side. Like "sunny" makes a big difference. I think if we had snow I'd feel better about the bitter cold. Bring on the snow......

Stamps: Love you Much

Ink: Basic Brown & Pink Pirouette

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Close to Cocoa, Riding Hood Red and Pink Pirouette

DSP: Candy Lane Designer Series Paper

Other: Scallop Circle Punch, Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, 1 1/4 & 1 3/8 Circle Punch, Crystal Effects.

Have a great day thanks for stopping by:

Gable Treat Box

Good morning or good evening!!

Today's project is another one of my finds the other day. I found three mini Gable Boxes Stampin' Up! sold these a while back. I have always liked them and love stamping on them. Here's what I've done to this one. More to come......



Stamps: Love You Much

Ink: Basic Brown

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette & Chocolate Chip

Other: Scallop Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Crystal Effects, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sponges, Pink Pirouette Grosgrain Ribbon

Top Note Bag

Good evening!! I wish I could post in the morning.....but this is when I have the time after dinner here is the post for today....

Today's project is a CASED idea I seen on a blog during Christmas, not sure of the exact one, if any of you know where to give credit please tell me. It is made using the Big Shot and SU Sizzix "Top Note" Die. It takes 2 [one for the front and one for the back] and a small white paper bag. (a brown one may have been better) 1/18/09 Update: This may be where I seen it as I love Chic n' Scratch you can click HERE to find a sample and much more......this is one Awesome blog.

I was not able to make them until I found a little white lunch bag in one of my drawers. It was like finding a pot of GOLD. I immediately thought of these cute little Top Note Bags. I did have to get creative I wanted to make more than one.

I cut from the bottom at 2" then created a bottom with the upper portion and voila two out of one. Enjoy! Thanks for stopping in....

Stamps: Love You Much

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Basic Brown & Pink Pirouette

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette & Whisper White

Other: Big Shot Die Cut Machine, Top Note Die, Large Oval Punch, 1-1/4", 1-3/8" and Scallop Punches, Paper Snips, Word Window Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sponges, Crystal Effects, Blender Pen & Pink Pirouette Ribbon

Pillows filled with Hugs and Kisses

Hi again,

Today's other project is a Pillow Box. Still using the same Love You Much Bundle and all that that implies.

Stamps: Love You Much

Ink: Basic Brown & Pink Pirouette

Cardstock: Whisper White, Pink Pirouette & Chocolate Chip

Other: 1-1/4", 1/3/8", Scallop Circle Punches, 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon Chocolate Chip, Blender Pen, Crystal Effects, Dimensionals, Sticky Tape, Big Shot with Pillow Box Sizzx Die and Linen Thread

Enjoy and have a great day,

Hugs & Kisses

Hi,

Today's project is a couple of little Valentine cards. I was excited to finally use my new Love You Much Promotion Bundle. I used the Love You Much stamp set with Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla and DSP Candy Lane.
The two cards above are made using the "Big Shot" Sizzix exclusive SU "Top Note"die. Run the cardstock through folded in half just below the perforated line to make it a card. And I also some DSP Candy Lane that comes in the "Love You Much Promotion" Bundle.
Here's a close up #1:
Stamps: Love You Much

Ink: Basic Brown & Pink Pirouette

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip & Very Vanilla and DSP Candy Lane

Stamps: Love You Much and Fundamental Phrases
Other: 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon Chocolate Chip, Scallop, 1-3/8", 1-1/4" circle punches, Blender Pen, Crystal Effects and Dimensionals.

Here's a close up #2:

Ink: Basic Brown & Pink Pirouette

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip & Whisper White and DSP Candy Lane

Other: 1-1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon Pink Pirouette, Scallop, 1-3/8", 1-1/4" circle punches, Blender Pen, Crystal Effects and Dimensionals.


Enjoy and have a great day,