My pre-order arrived at 5:30 p.m. yesterday. Despite my efforts to stalk my front door looking out for the "man in brown"... my package took all day to arrive. It was my day off too, so it was a long one waiting, hoping, and anticipating the arrival of my Stampin' Up! order.
BUT, the goodies are finally HERE! and I get to share my samples with you.
Today, I have two Kreations to share with you. The first one is using the new "Sock Monkey" release.
This is the set that I couldn't wait to ink up. Using the new Holiday Happenings Designer Series Paper (DSP), I drew inspiration from the colors in the floral pattern. The card base is done in one of the new In Colors, Baja Breeze. I cut out two circles using my Fiskars circle template in Kiwi Kiss and Pink Pirouette (also new In Colors).
I paper pieced the Sock Monkey's "outfit". Rather than sticking with the traditional brown and red Sock Monkey, I chose to use some DSP and Baja Breeze textured cardstock. He is holding a flower from another new stamp set called Seasonal Icons. I stamped the image twice - once in Kiwi Kiss and the second time in Baja Breeze. Then I punched the flowers center using a 1" circle punch and popped it up on dimensionals. The sentiment is from the "Sock Monkey" collection and is stamped using a stamp-a-ma-jig onto a Pink Pirouette heart from the "Seasonal Icons" set.
My second Kreation was made using the new release "Dreams du Jour". I wanted to showcase a few of the new In Colors on this card. I used (from left to right) Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, and Kiwi Kiss.
Something you may notice too is the scalloped edge. I used the new scallop border punch to create my edges and I have to say ... this will be much easier than trying to use a corner rounder punch to create a stylish edge. SO glad I bought this new tool! I finished the card off with some blingy rhinestones to add some sparkle.
COMING SOON: More, more, more sneak peeks.
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BUT, the goodies are finally HERE! and I get to share my samples with you.
This is the set that I couldn't wait to ink up. Using the new Holiday Happenings Designer Series Paper (DSP), I drew inspiration from the colors in the floral pattern. The card base is done in one of the new In Colors, Baja Breeze. I cut out two circles using my Fiskars circle template in Kiwi Kiss and Pink Pirouette (also new In Colors).
I paper pieced the Sock Monkey's "outfit". Rather than sticking with the traditional brown and red Sock Monkey, I chose to use some DSP and Baja Breeze textured cardstock. He is holding a flower from another new stamp set called Seasonal Icons. I stamped the image twice - once in Kiwi Kiss and the second time in Baja Breeze. Then I punched the flowers center using a 1" circle punch and popped it up on dimensionals. The sentiment is from the "Sock Monkey" collection and is stamped using a stamp-a-ma-jig onto a Pink Pirouette heart from the "Seasonal Icons" set.
Something you may notice too is the scalloped edge. I used the new scallop border punch to create my edges and I have to say ... this will be much easier than trying to use a corner rounder punch to create a stylish edge. SO glad I bought this new tool! I finished the card off with some blingy rhinestones to add some sparkle.
COMING SOON: More, more, more sneak peeks.
So, keep reading to see the latest. You can subscribe to my blog to keep up on the daily Buzz. Simply scroll down and enter your email address (right sidebar) and click subscribe.
Oh these are sooo cute!! :) Love your paper piecing on that little guy!! I sure can't wait for that "brown" dude to show up at my door step either!!
Posted by: Vicki | July 08, 2008 at 09:52 AM
i LOVE the baja breeze! at first i thought it looked too much like soft sky, but it looks like there's a bit of teal to it.
looking forward to more kreations!!
Posted by: jing | July 08, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Very cute! The colors are gorgeous.
Posted by: Tiffany Miller | July 08, 2008 at 12:07 PM
Thanks for the sneak peeks. Can't wait to get that sock monkey - he's very cute done in the designer paper - or I guess it's she not he! Also like the scallop punch.
Posted by: Troy Louise | July 08, 2008 at 12:50 PM
Oh my, Kris! These are AWESOME!!! Thanks so much for sharing them with us! Lucky you... having your goodies already. :-)
Posted by: KellyJean | July 08, 2008 at 01:10 PM
I Love, Love, Love your creations with the new stamps. Great job!
Posted by: Mary Fish | July 08, 2008 at 01:41 PM
Awesome stuff Kris - love your paper pierced sock money - looks great with the DP. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Kim | July 08, 2008 at 06:05 PM