Stampin with Z-Grandma Karen

September 05, 2018

Holiday Catalog Live!

This time of year is so exciting, especially with all the cool items in our new Holiday Catalog.
Click here for pdf copy of the catalog.

Check this out for a cute video viewing the products:

August 29, 2018

Technique Time! Sometimes there is a product out there that I don't think I'm that crazy about until I try it. The Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper is one of those products! The catalog and the card don't really show the beauty of this paper. It can be found on page 189 of the Annual Catalog. The delicately detailed laser-cut sheets are vanilla on one side and white on the other side. One design is a 12" x 12" pattern, which can but used as a whole piece or cut up as shown on the card; the other design has distinct patterns to cut out.

To make this card simply use one of the layering circle framelit (about 2-1/2 size) and run it through the big shot towards the top of the so saffron. Next run the so saffron through the basket weave dynamic embossing folder. Cut out a 3x3 piece off the 12x12 piece of detailed paper. HINT: To avoid tearing the paper, place a window sheet over the top of the 12x12 piece when cutting (which will be used on the card).

Adhere the 3x3 piece of window sheet over the back of the so saffron hole

Put adhesive over window sheet

Adhere lace

Flip over, add cut circle border over the top.

Decorate as shown. My Stampin' Up! project supply list is below. Interested in an item (or two, or three)? Just click the links below and order online.

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August 14, 2018

Birthday Cake Soiree

Finally getting back into the groove of things. This is one of the cards from our stamp-a-stack this month. Melon mambo and black are such a striking combination together. Just a couple of small pieces of Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper create a nice balanced backdrop for this card. Add a little Cake Soiree, melon mambo and black ink, and you have a pretty (and easy) birthday card.

My Stampin' Up! project supply list is below. Interested in an item (or two, or three)? Just click the links below and order online.

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August 04, 2018

I'm BACK!

Hi Stampers. First of all, my apologies for not posting at all in July. My husband passed away on July 5th and I have to say it's been one of the toughest things I've ever gone through. I still held all my classes, but my heart was not in it. However, my faith in Jesus has kept me going. And God is faithful, and His timing is perfect! I had earned the Stampin' Up! Alaskan cruise last September, and was able to take the cruise on July 19th. What a beautiful, healing experience. My hope is to get back on track with my stamping and posting. I appreciate your patience with me. Here are a few pics from my trip. I hope you enjoy them.

My selfie with a glacier background

Me and my cruise partner, Joan Cress

Orca whale right in front of our boat

Gull on our balcony

Final day party

Stampin' Up! really knows how to treat everyone well, especially the trip achievers during their trip. Each night on the cruise we received wonderful pillow gifts which included some personal items and/or stamping items. This pic is me with my gifts!

Thank you to all my friends, customers and recruits for helping me achieve this trip. It was a once in a lifetime experience.

If you would like to find out how you could become a demonstrator, please feel free to email me and I'll call you if you'd like. Or to simply join, click here.

June 01, 2018

2018-19 Annual Catalog Now Live!

YAY! The 2018-19 Annual Catalog is now available. So many cool things. Click here to download pdf file (large file).

Take a look and email me if you'd like to place an order.

May 17, 2018

2018-20 In Color Club

I'm so excited to share the new in colors for 2018-20. The five new colors are called Blueberry Bushel, Call Me Clover, Grapefruit Grove, Lovely Lipstick, and Pineapple Punch. Want it all but want to spread it out a bit? Here’s your chance.

Just $36 per month for five (5) months and you get it all! (Plus $7.50 Priority Shipping for out of town members).

Every month for five (5) months you will receive the following:

· One (1) pack of 8-1/2″ x 11″ Card stock
· One (1) Classic Stampin’ Pad
· One (1) Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill
· One (1) roll of 1/8” Grosgrain Ribbon
· One (1) Stampin’ Write Marker
· One (1) In Color Embossing Powder
· PLUS five (5) handmade cards showcasing these new colors!

BONUS – On your fifth month you’ll receive the in Color 6x6” Designer Series Paper FREE (an $11 value!) AND the 2018–2020 In Color Mini Binder Clips ($7.50 value). That's a total of $18.50 bonus!

Here’s an example of what you will receive and when!

June – Blueberry Bushel Collection

July – Call Me Clover Collection

August – Grapefruit Grove Collection

September – Lovely Lipstick Collection

October – Pineapple Punch Collection

March 12, 2018

Hold on to Hope Stamp of the Month

This month's stamp of the month is Hold on to Hope.

Did you ever consider purchasing a stamp set but didn't know what to make with it? By ordering the stamp of the month, you'll not only receive a new stamp, pre-cut materials for four cards using the featured stamp set each month, but you will also receive a written pdf tutorial with color pictures, product recipe, measurements and instructions.

Choose the class that is convenient for YOU!
•   Local = Last Monday of each month (Mar 26) - Daytime (1 pm - 3 pm) Evening (6:15 pm - 8:30 pm) RSVP required two weeks prior so you will have the stamp for class.
•   On the Go = Complete the class at home at your own pace. Please allow 1-2 weeks for delivery
Stamp set for March = Hold on to Hope

There are two options for this month’s Stamp of the Month.
Option A:
$30, plus $5 shipping for long distance customers.
•    Hold on to Hope – Stamp Set of the Month -- brand new Clear Mount stamp set valued at $21.
•   Pre-cut materials to make four cards (die cutting, shape punching, and textured embossing will be completed for you, as well as all embellishments, except adhesive and ink, but no stamped images -- it's against Stampin' Up! compliance policy).
•   PDF file with color pictures, product recipe, measurements and instructions.
•   A video tutorial on my blog for at least one of the four cards each month.
•   BONUS - 3x3 note card.
Option B:
$54, plus $5 shipping for long distance customers.
•    Hold on to Hope Framelits Dies
•    Hold on to Hope – Stamp Set of the Month -- brand new Clear Mount stamp set valued at $21.
•   Pre-cut materials to make four cards (die cutting, shape punching, and textured embossing will be completed for you, as well as all embellishments, except adhesive and ink, but no stamped images -- it's against Stampin' Up! compliance policy).
•   PDF file with color pictures, product recipe, measurements and instructions.
•   A video tutorial on my blog for at least one of the four cards each month.
•   BONUS - 3x3 note card.

** Stamp sets may be substituted if you already own the stamp set or it is not a set you'd like.

When you participate in 3 consecutive months, you'll get $5 off the 4th month!
Anyone can join at any time and there is no obligation for additional months ... You will be notified of everything via email.

Special bonus for first month of joining.

Supplies used in an addition to your Hold on to Hope Stamp Set
Classic Inks: Early Espresso, Berry Burst, Black Memento, Island Indigo, White Craft, Fresh Fig
Markers: Brights Markers = Tangerine Tango, Old Olive
Accessories: Stampin Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Multi Purpose Liquid Glue, Heat Tool, White Embossing Powder.

If you would like to join us for the class, let me know the time. If you cannot make it to class, but would like the projects and stamp set and/or framelit, please let me know so I can get all the materials to you.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

March 08, 2018

Springtime Foil Smear

I will be sad to see Sale-A-Bration end on March 31st. Especially because the Sale-A-Bration Springtime Foil card stock is AMAZING and so pretty. It is white with silver, gold, or rose gold on each of the patterns. The cool thing about it, it has a sheen to it so coloring the background is a breeze. On this card, I simply smeared the ink pad directly onto the cardstock (I used night of navy), and rubbed off (going in one direction for better look), The color stays in a lighter shade and the gold/silver pops through. Sort of like emboss resist.

The real life finished product is so much prettier than the picture could ever show. The bird from the Petal Palette stamp set is embossed in gold, and the outside border is flanked in gold foil.

My Stampin' Up! project supply list is below. Interested in an item (or two or three)? Just click the links below and order online. And if you spend $50 you can get the Springtime Foils FREE.

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