Kween Bee Kreations

Yummmmmmmm.... Cupcakes!

For today's Kreation, I participated in a SCS sketch challenge (SC200) and color challenge (CC189) from last week.  Playing catch up a bit after working on my son's birthday invitations and goody bags. 

These colors just scream Neapolitan ice cream to me.  Which would go perfectly with these yummy Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, and Chocolate Chip cupcakes.  These little cakes are from the "Party Hearty" stamp set. 

The base of the card is done in Pink Pirouette - one of Stampin' Up!'s new In Colors.  Layered on top are two prints from the Bella Rose Designer Series Paper (DSP) collection. 

I quickly stamped each cupcake and punched them out using Stampin' Up!'s square punch, then rounded each corner.  I also used a punch for the tag that each cupcake is mounted to. 

For an added punch.... I rounded the bottom corners of the large tag as well.


Hey!  Did you notice those cute little paperclips on my card?       They are part of the clips assortment, found on page 184 of the Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalog (item #112580). 

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Bella Boxy Bag

Today's Kreation is a little gift box and coordinating card.  You may recognize the card as it is one I made previously, however, I thought it went perfectly with this little gift box. 

I used the template for a "boxy bag" (found on Jody's blog) but customized it for my needs by enlarging it just a bit.  Her little boxy bags are so adorable and perfect for the upcoming holidays - both Halloween and Christmas.

The base of the box is textured Riding Hood Red, covered in some Bella Rose DSP and a strip of Baja Breeze cardstock (to help tie the box and card together). 

What do you think?  Is the box and card a good match ... ?

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To a hostess...

Last weekend, I demonstrated at a Stampin' Up! party.  I wanted to thank my hostess for opening up her home and congratulate her for a very successful party.  So, I made this simple card that you see above and sent it out to her on Monday - I hope she likes it!

The base of the card is Riding Hood Red with a strip of textured Pink Pirouette and a strip of Bella Rose DSP on top.  The ribbon in the center is satin Kiwi Kiss on one side and Very Vanilla on the other.

I used the stamp set "Flight of the Butterfly" (see images below, click to enlarge) - which is a 2 step stamp.  I stamped the Pink Pirouette image down first, then using my Stamp-a-ma-jig overlayed the polka dot butterfly body in Riding Hood Red.  

This stamp set has endless possibilities as it allows you to customize your butterfly any way you'd like!

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Wish List

Today's Kreation was made for the Featured Stamper challenge over at SCS.  I chose to CASE (copy and share for everyone) this card by Kim. 

The layout caught my eye and I especially love how she secured the sentiment with ribbon.




The base of the card is a piece of 5" x 5" of Riding Hood Red card stock.  On top of that, I layered textured Pink Pirouette and a bold floral print from the Bella Rose designer series paper collection.  Sneak a peek at the entire Bella Rose collection, here. 

The piece of textured Pink Pirouette beneath my stamped image is embossed using my Cuttlebug.  It is also paper pierced around the edges (if you look really close, you'll notice the DSP is also paper pierced). 

To finish the card, I "smudged" some Kiwi Kiss ink along the sentiment and popped it out using the small oval punch.  There are two rhinestone brads securing the twill tape from the Ice collection. 

Get Ready:  Print a blank wish list ... 'cuz there's only ONE more day before the Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalog is available to view online (catalog should be up and running around 1:00 pm CST - August 11). 

If you would like to own a hard copy of the catalog, you can purchase one through me for only $9.95 (FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING).  This is not only a catalog from which to purchase Stampin' Up! products, but also a great idea book.

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I will be available via e-mail to answer any questions or to place your order.  Feel free to Contact Me and I'll respond promptly. 

Join Me:  You are invited to join me right here at Kween Bee Kreations, Monday August 11 – between 5:30 pm and 10:30 pm (central standard time) for a Virtual Catalog Release Party.  I’ll be standing by my e-mail and phone to answer any questions and of course take any orders.  I can't wait to place my first order from the new catalog and think you'll feel the same once you see what's inside!

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2 More Days!

2 more days until the Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalog is released!

For today's Kreation, I participated in the SCS Inspiration challenge (IC140).  Inspiration came from an Asian table setting that was featured in O Magazine (see inspiration photo below).  

I started my card with one of my new favorite In Colors - Baja Breeze.  I cut a piece of the Bella Rose designer series paper (found on page 168 of the new catalog) in a Riding Hood Red print. 

To that I added a strip of Bella Rose DSP in the same print but in the color Kiwi Kiss.  I mounted a scallop circle in Baja Breeze below the Kiwi Kiss strip - the blue and red match the inspiration piece nicely. 

TIP:  The Bella Rose DSP coordinates with these colors - Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette, and Chocolate Chip. 

On top of the Kiwi strip, I added a 1 3/4" punched circle in textured Riding Hood Red card stock and topped it off with a butterfly from the "Dreams du Jour" stamp set (page 103). 

The finishing touch is a bit of bling around the focal point.  The thank you sentiment is from the "Short & Sweet" stamp set (page 146) and is punched out using the word window punch. 

NOTE:  Page numbers listed are from the new Fall/Winter IB&C.

JOIN ME:  You are invited to join me right here at Kween Bee Kreations, Monday August 11 – between 5:30 pm and 10:30 pm (central standard time) for a Virtual Catalog Release Party.  I’ll be standing by my e-mail and phone to answer any questions and of course take any orders.

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Bella Breeze

 

I participated (for the first time) in the Mojo Monday sketch on the Poetic Artistry blog this week. 

Considering I had a sketch in front of me, this card was easy to create.  The Mojo Monday sketch helped me get some of my “mojo” back.  I am very happy with the color combination, layout and overall look of this Kreation.

 

I started my card with a Baja Breeze base, added a 4” x 5 ¼” card front using a piece of the “soon to be released” Bella Rose Designer Series Paper.  This print is done in Riding Hood Red & Pink Pirouette…LOVE this paper. 

 

I added some textured Riding Hood Red paper underneath the Baja Breeze top layer and I used Stampin’ Up!’s new scallop punch along the bottom of the red card stock. 

 

For my image, I first inked the butterfly from the “Dreams du Jour” set in Pink Pirouette and stamped an image.  Then I inked it again in Riding Hood Red and stamped off to the side – this way I got a staggered/layered effect.  Under the image, is a 1 3/8” punched circle in Riding Hood Red and a split scallop in Baja Breeze and Pink Pirouette textured cardstock.  (If you enlarge the image you can see the detail).

 

Instead of a ribbon running across the top, I chose to use textured Baja Breeze card stock and even used a sliver of the cardstock to secure my button in place.  The kindness sentiment is from the "Heard from the Heart" stamp set (also released August 11, 2008)

 

Isn’t this button the cutest thing?  These buttons will be released with the new Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalog on August 11^th.  You WILL want to order yourself some of these for your  embellishment collection.  To see more button designs, please click here, then scroll down. 

 

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Diamonds are a Grizzly's Best Friend

I've been MIA for the past two days... why, you ask?  Well, my family went out to dinner Monday night to a "famous" burger shop who has a bird as their mascot.  Well, I think I got food poisoning from my favorite burger (which I may never eat again).  I've been spending the last few days in bed and out of work.   No stamping has taken place in my house since Monday evening. 

However, I do have a Kreation to share with you from that night.  I wanted to share with you a set that is retiring with the new Fall-Winter Idea Book & Catalog. 

I used my "Happy Camper" stamp set to show you that this set doesn't have to be masculine.  Even a set with a bear is very versatile. 

You'll notice my grizzly is donned in diamonds - there are even diamonds on her hiking boots.  What a lucky lady!

I used some of the "soon to be released" Bella Rose Designer Series Paper to complement this girly layout. 

The happiness sentiment also comes from a Fall-Winter release called "Heard from the Heart" and is inked in Chocolate Chip.

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I hope to fully recover by the weekend and get back into the stamping groove.  Please "bear" with me (pun intended) while I get my energy back.