Me - In the Spotlight

Longer post than normal today - but I hope you stick around to read and enjoy my Kreations. 

I am honored to say that I am guest stamper over at Stampin' Pretty today.  Mary's work is nothing short of amazing.  Every day, I visit her blog (OK, stalk her blog) to see what magical creation is just waiting to be admired.  Take a peek at her site, I know you'll find something to inspire you.

I created this box (tutorial found here) using Close to Cocoa card stock to hold size A2 (regular size) cards.  Scroll down to see what's inside!  When I was thinking about the project I wanted to create for my day in the spotlight - I knew I wanted to do something related to Christmas.

You may have noticed by now that I don't lean towards traditional holiday colors.  So, I figured - why stray now?  I reached for my Frosty Day Designer Series Paper (DSP), which coordinates with Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss (both In Colors), Bashful Blue (Soft Subtles) and Close to Cocoa (Earth Elements).

Voila!, I had a color palate to work with and I was off to create.  TIP:  If you want help coordinating your Stampin' Up! DSP with cardstock, check out this handy reference sheet.  I use it almost every time I stamp.

I made a total of four coordinating cards to go inside the box.  Featured here are two of the four (the other two will be posted tomorrow). 

See individual shots of these cards in My Kreations Gallery.

Using the "Winter Post" stamp set, and "Old Saint Nick" rub-on's, I created these Kwik & Kool cards.

If you look closely (click to enlarge) you'll notice I even used a rub-on snowflake on the Bashful Blue brad.  Added touch for a "wow" effect.

NOTE:  Over the next few days, I'll have the other two cards to show you along with the other "goodies" that are inside the gift box. 

COMING SOON:  Keep Buzzing By for your chance to win this complete gift set!! 

Comments

[Tiffany Miller]

Congrats on the spotlight feature over on Mary's blog! I love everything you made for her post & this one. You really pull things together so creatively. It must run in the family!

[Rhonda K.]

Congrats Kris, that is exciting news!
This is a fabulous project. I love that DSP and I will hate to see our In Colors go, but I will also be excited to see new ones come along.
Those cards are fabulous, I love the stamps that you chose!! GREAT JOB!

[Mary Fish]

You say such nice things about your auntie . . . thanks. The cards are amazing. Do you want me to add a smaller shot of them on my post? I would love to show them off. Hugs, Auntie

[Kim]

Congrats Kris! Love the project you've done! Adore the simplicity of your cards - they're great!

[Tammy H]

Wow! What a nice set and I love the rub on on the brad. How smart and creative you are. You deserve to be the guest stamper as talented as you are!