Kween Bee Kreations

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I had an absolute blast customizing this pre-made template found in My Digital Studio.  I removed some of the pre-placed elements and made it a bit more masculine for my husband.  It is SO easy!!

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D is for Dragon, Dashing, & Devlin

Today's project uses a great tin we were able to purchase at Convention's Memento Mall.  I wanted to make good use of Stampin' Up!'s fun Storybook Specialty paper and did so by creating a little coloring kit for my son.

I covered the front of the tin with a fire breathing dragon and knight - one of the prints found in the Storybook Specialty collection.

Watercoloring images is not my strong point, but I made an attempt using my blender pens.  I only colored sections of the paper because I wanted the print to speak for itself.

After coloring, I covered the entire piece of paper with Versamark ink, poured Hologram Highlights over every inch and heat set it.  Unfortunately you can't see the glistening glitter in the photo - but I promise you it's pretty (or in this case for a boy, dashing) in person.

Inside the tin you'll see custom covered crayons.  I used a few prints from the Storybook Specialty paper along with some solid color cardstock.  A bit overboard you say?  I think not!  :)

A few shiny rhinestone brads and sticky rhinestones go into a small cello bag for my son to add his own bling.  He loves to create and play with the shiny stuff just like Mommy!

This final shot above shows the 5 coloring pages I trimmed to fit inside the tin.  Devlin can't wait to start coloring each one. 

A project such as this would make a fun Mommy & Me workshop, don't you think?  OR how about some stress relief for us adults?  Coloring with crayons has always relaxed me ... now if I could only learn to watercolor!  It's on my list of "to-do's"

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Leaving on a jet plane ...

I'm off to Stampin' Up!'s Convention today... it officially starts tomorrow.  But I'll be high in the sky this afternoon on my way to beautiful Salt Lake City, Utah.  I can't wait! 

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I don't think I've ever been away from my little guy, Devlin for more than 2 days.  This trip will keep me away for 5 full days.  While I'll be having a blast, I'm really going to miss my little guy.  He's already telling me daily "I'm going to miss you, Mommy". 

So, to make him feel extra special while I'm gone, I made this cute card set.  Daddy will be the mailman and make a delivery every day starting Wednesday. 

I had a fun idea to use the round tab punch on these cards.  Using the Three Little Words stamp set, I carefully aligned my sentiments using a stamp-a-ma-jig (click for a tutorial).

While these cards are simple in nature - the details required careful attention.

I snipped out little animals from the Tall Tales designer series paper (DSP) collection.  Each card has a different animal raised up on stampin' dimensionals.  Devlin is going to be really excited about this 3D effect.

So, as much as I'm going to miss him - Mommy will still be at home in his hands with these cards.  I know he'll keep each one in his special treasure collection.

On to photos of the individual cards (also in my card gallery) 

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Hey now, you're a rock star ...

   

What do you do when your little one gets an owie?

Make him a card to let him know he's a rock star.  That's what!  Yesterday, my rock star tripped, fell on the cement, skinned both knees, and cried for what seemed like hours.  Even ice cream couldn't stop the tears.  

But after he opened this card from Mommy, he was all smiles!

I couldn't wait to get my hands on this Storybook Specialty designer paper when I saw it in the Idea Book & Catalog.

I love the bright, bold prints that show up on one side of the paper.  The fun is waiting on the flip side ... side two provides you a coloring book effect.  Cute prints are there begging to be colored in.  

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I have so many ideas rolling around in my head for this paper.  All I need now is the time to sit down and create.  It certainly gets busy working outside of the home, being a Mommy, and squeezing in stamp time.  But I'll get there - I promise!

Q:  How do YOU find "me time"?
A:  Leave me a comment, I'd love to hear your ideas

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Rockin' Wheel

 My 5 year old son rocks! 

I wanted to make him a card to tell him exactly that.  What better stamp sets to use than Friends Rock and the Rockin' Wheel?

Using Mojo Monday's Sketch #95, I started playing with my new goodies.  It all started with my favorite card base - Kraft cardstock.  Ahhh ... the love I have for Kraft (we'll go into that a different day).


Rarely do I play with masculine color combos, but I tried my hand at it using Dusty Durango, Soft Suede and Crushed Curry.  I have to say I'm quite pleased with the results.  FUN FACT:  Crushed Curry is my favorite new In Color.

Check out that fun designer paper peeking out from beneath the main image.  That's the new Storybook Specialty paper.  It was the first thing in the 2009 - 2010 Idea Book & Catalog that I HAD TO HAVE. 

One side of the Storybook paper is covered in bold colors and fun prints, while the other side is like a coloring book.  Check it out!  I am so over the moon with this collection!  Coordinating colors are Taken with Teal, Summer Sun, More Mustard, Ruby Red and Old Olive.

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Be sure to look at page 163 in the catalog to see the wall art Stampin' Up! created using Storybook Specialty DSP.  LOVE IT!  I can picture this in my sons bedroom. 

NOTE TO SELF:  Convince husband (a master at coloring) to help me complete this project for our rockin' guy!

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Rock Stars

As the end of the school year approaches, I wanted to recognize some special rock stars (kids) in my life. 

I made these cards for my nephews who are 5 and 7 years old.  Inside I will put a small treat of some sort - maybe some special stickers or a $5.00 gift card.  That part hasn't been decided yet.

With the new 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog coming out on July 1st, I've been reorganizing my stamping supplies.  After sorting through my personal stash - I've realized that my paper hoarding has reached a new level.  LOL!

What better way to break the habit of hoarding - than to start using the supplies! 

I found a really simple layout and used it on both of these cards.  I wanted to keep the cards basic but still fun, considering the age of the recipients.  I think they'll both love these rockin' papers and lined envelopes.

Each card uses the Rockabilly Designer Paper which is part of the last chance list. 

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Isn't this color combination fun?

What you are witnessing are 3 of the brand new Stampin' Up! In Colors.  The card base is done in textured Crushed Curry, and the other colors used are Bermuda Bay & Soft Suede.

This little bot is from the Lots of Bots stamp set and those fun bubble looking images are from the new Circle Circus stamp set.  Both are available for purchase beginning July 1, 2009. 

And what about that polka-dot ribbon?  It is the new Stampin' Up! grosgrain that will be out soon!  It comes in all of the new In Colors.  You are sure getting an eyeful of sneak peeks all wrapped up in one card! 

I have made three birthday cards for my husband and this is #3.  I think this one is the winner!  He's a total geek and I think the bot really fits his style. 

And now on to more color combos using the new In Colors.  Print this handy reference tool and use it when you get your new In Colors.  You'll notice that some of the current colors are here as well - so no need to wait ... you can start creating right now!