Kween Bee Kreations

Few hours left to save!

Only a few short hours left to order the Heart to Heart punch at more than 30% off. 

Retail value $15.95, Sale price $10.99!

Add it to your cart before 11 pm (MT), you'll be happy you did.

Coordinates with the Love You Much stamp set (item #113756, $25.95)

Click the link to see what projects I made using both the Heart to Heart punch and Love You Much stamp set.

Plenty ‘o Paper (SOLD OUT)

UPDATE:  All 6 packs pending sale as of 8:15 am (CST)

Starting today, I am offering a great deal on retired Stampin' Up! papers.

I have six piles 'o paper here ready for a new home.  Remember when I said I had enough designer series paper (DSP) to build a quilt?  (See this post)  Well, it's time for me to share the wealth!

For only $9.95 (includes shipping via usps) you can receive one of these special bundles.  I'll also throw in a random selection of retired ribbon (pictured below).  FYI:  These will be sold as first come, first served - so act quickly to secure your bundle! 

Bonus:  One bundle will contain a super secret prize!  You will not be disappointed if you are the recipient of the "winning" pack.  If you order, be sure to look at each and every piece of paper.

US sales only, no refunds, payments accepted are personal check, money order, cash (local orders) or PayPal (additional $1.00 processing fee).

BUNDLE CONTENTS

• 53 pieces of 6" x 6" double-sided retired Stampin' Up! DSP
  
• Random prints, each will contain at least one 6" x 6" piece of the DSP's listed below
• Ribbon, a random selection (styles as pictured above and will be distributed equally)

DSP's Included:  Good Morning Sunshine, Washington Apple, Sweet Always, Sweet Slumber Specialty, Urban Oasis, Taste of Textiles, Summer Picnic, Parisian Summer, Autumn Vine, Haiku, Manchester, Walk in the Park, Ghostly Greetings, Bella Rose, Raspberry Tart, Candy Lane, Hand Drawn (hostess), Holiday Happenings (hostess), Urban Garden, Windsor Knot, Berry Bliss, Spring Fling & Dashing.

Papers date back to the Fall/Winter 2007 Collection Catalog.  This is the first catalog I received as a demonstrator when I joined in September of 2007.

  to order your bundle today


P.S.  A few retired stamp sets remain for sale here

P.P.S.  Did you Play @ the PPA?

Pals Paper Arts (PPA1)

Pals Paper Arts went live today and I'm thrilled to be including you in our big reveal!

What exactly is Pals Paper Arts?  A brand new blog dedicated to using Stampin' Up! products designed to encourage reader participation. 

Every Thursday morning (5 am CST) we'll offer up a new challenge and ask you to play along with us!

You'll be able to upload your very own creation via Mr. Linky.  A team of judges will view all cards submitted and choose 3 lucky winners.  These winners will be deemed a Paper Artist Pick - and if you are one of them, you'll be invited to wear our fun Paper Artist Pick badge on your own blog! 

So, are you ready to join us and say "I Love to Play @ PPA"?

The rules are simple:

• Create using the colors listed above (or similar colors)
  
• Upload your card to Pals Paper Arts by Tuesday, August 4 (Noon CST)
  
• If you upload to an online gallery, enter PPA1 in the keyword section
• Most importantly ... play, play, play!
  

I came up with three versions of my card before choosing which card to share at Pals Paper Arts.  I'm a fan of what I call Kwik & Kool cards and all three of my cards fit into that category.

(click to enlarge)

     

The flower you see on these cards was a new technique for me.  It is simply cardstock punched out, balled up into my hand, then smoothed out (just a tad). 

• I piled up the punched out pieces adhering each layer to the next and my flower began to bloom. 
• The top two layers are secured with a Chocolate Chip corduroy button and is perched atop two Stampin' Dimensionals.

Stampin' Supplies 

Stamps:  Circle Circus (115778), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)  Paper:  Kraft (102125), Melon Mambo (115320), Bermuda Bay (115317), Chocolate Chip (102128)  Ink:  Chocolate Chip (100908) Accessories: Chocolate Chip corduroy buttons (114339), Bermuda Bay 5/8" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115610)  Tools:  Scallop Circle Punch (109043), 1 3/8" Circle Punch (104401), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (104403), 1" Circle Punch (109046), 3/4" Circle Punch (107217), Word Window Punch (105090)

 

 

Guest Stamper

Let me introduce you to a future Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. 

He works hard, but plays even harder!  Every time I'm in my stamping room, he comes in asking "Mommy, can I make a card too?" 

With pride, I introduce you to my son - Devlin.  My favorite guy in the entire universe.

Look closely and you'll see he is using Real Red - his favorite Stampin' Up! color (mine too).  For a 5 year old, he is amazingly careful with the ink pads, even makes sure the wood stays clean on the stamps. 

He was very impressed with a card I made the other day and wanted to try and CASE it.  His attempt is the card on the right, but he couldn't stop at making only one.  So he made a Halloween/Winter card too.  He's my kind of stamper, using all those fun accessories.   

I love this kid to pieces!

 

EXCITING NEWS

Starting July 30, 2009 at 5:00 am (CST)

Join me and a special design team as we unveil our very own challenge website.   We've been working hard to provide you a place dedicated to Stampin' Up! samples. 

 

Buzz back to Kween Bee Kreations tomorrow, where you'll find the link to our challenge site.  

 

Be ready to jump in and say "I Love to Play @ PPA!"

On Sale Now

• In Color Share
• Deal of the Week
  
• $85.00 Mini Starter Kit
• Free items with $199 Starter Kit
• Country Living Cookout Kit
• Retired Stamp Sets
  

SU! Quilt

It's official ... I have collected enough retired Stampin' Up! paper to build myself a paper quilt. 

I decided it is finally time to let go and find this paper a new home.  Last night, I  pulled out all of my designer series paper and started cutting it into 6" x 6" pieces.

These pretty squares aren't 1 piece of paper high either, there are multiple patterns hiding underneath!  

All of this is in preparation for a special sale I'll be holding right here at Kween Bee Kreations.

WANTED:  A loving home for dearly loved, yet neglected DSP.  Stay tuned if you are a fellow paper lover (or dare I say paper hoarder?).

On Sale Now

• In Color Share 
• Deal of the Week
  
• $85.00 Mini Starter Kit
• Free items with $199 Starter Kit
• Country Living Cookout Kit
• Retired Stamp Sets
  

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

GET IT WHILE IT'S HOT

• In Color Share (still room for you!)
• Deal of the Week
  
• $85.00 Mini Starter Kit
• Free items with $199 Starter Kit
• Country Living Cookout Kit

Stampin' Supplies 

Stamps:  Just Jawing (111660), Friends Rock (113816)  Paper:  Ruby Red (102030), Taken with Teal (101584), Storybook Specialty DSP (115679)  Ink:  Versamark (102283), Basic Black Craft (102192) Accessories:  Circle Designer Brad (112571)  Tools:  Spiral Punch (108341), 1/2" Circle Punch (104390), 3/4" Circle Punch (107217), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), Heat Tool (100005), Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder (109130), Paper Piercing Tool (116631)

Save the Date

Do you enjoy a challenge?

Soon you will be saying "I love to Play @ PPA!"

SAVE THE DATE:  July 30, 2009  5:00 am (CST)
Join me and a special design team as we unveil our very own challenge site.   We've been working hard to provide you a site dedicated to Stampin' Up! samples.  Mark your calendar and buzz back to Kween Bee Kreations, where you'll find the link. 

TIP:  Be ready to jump in and play!

As if me attending Convention wasn't reason enough to subscribe to my site.  Subscribe today to stay on top of this exciting reveal.  Enter your email in the box to the left or sign up through a reader.

It's going to be tough keeping this under wraps, but my lips are sealed until July 30th!!

Medallion Mojo Style

OOOOO and AAAHHH ... do I ever love this stamp called Medallion!

The Mojo Monday sketch challenge is to blame for this stunning layout.  OMGoodness, I am in love with this card.  I also drew upon a fellow Demonstrator, Gina - she used Real Red & White on her fun card.  Check her out over at Cards by Gina.

This card base is 5" x 5" so you can get an idea of just how B-I-G this Medallion image is. 

Imagine this image used as:

• A snowflake
• Stamped in Versamark on colored cardstock
• Covered in glitter

The possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

I added a large black grommet in the center, layered on top of it a white button from the Button Latte collection, and finally disassembled a Fire Rhinestone brad as the "icing on the cake".  It fit perfectly snug in the button's center - I didn't even need adhesive!

My sentiment is from the Hope Happens set.  I love how this set seems like it was meant to be inked in different colors.  I wanted to emphasize the word heart so I inked that text in Real Red using my Stampin' Write Marker.

I love it ... but more importantly, what do YOU think?  Feel free to leave me a comment... I really enjoy hearing from you.

Stampin' Supplies 

Stamps:  Medallion (115223), Hope Happens (113722)  Paper:  Real Red (102482), Basic Black (102851), Whisper White (100730)  Ink:  Real Red (103133), Real Red Stampin' Write Marker (100052), Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker (100082) Accessories:  Jumbo Grommet (114348), Button Latte (114333), Circle Fire Rhinestone Brad (109110), Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain (109052)  Tools:  Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049)

Convention: Here I Come!

In less than 2 weeks I will be in Salt Lake City, Utah attending Stampin' Up!'s Convention.  To say I am excited is putting it mildly!!

TIP:  If you don't subscribe to my blog already - you may want to do so now.  I will do my best to share anything I'm allowed while I'm out there with my readers.  Subscribe to stay "in the know".

I've created a category called Convention 2009 (found on my left sidebar), that you will be able to click for easy access to any Convention related information.

What is Convention?

It's a yearly event where Demonstrators can gather with fellow Demonstrators to have fun and also learn new techniques for workshops and projects. 

Demonstrators from across the US and Canada come together for three days of education, celebration, and motivation.  Convention includes time to swap cards, attend business classes and new product demonstrations, participate in Make & Takes and enjoy time with the best stampers in the world.

I'm very excited to say that I will be able to meet some of my virtual Pals this year in Salt Lake City.  I can't wait to come back with some fresh new ideas to share with all of you on my blog. 

ON MY AGENDA
A Tour of the Riverton Campus - this is where Stampin' Up! inventory is kept before reaching our homes.  We'll also visit the Legacy Museum, where we can take a walk down memory lane and see just how far Stampin' Up! has come.  Also included in the tour is a visit to Demonstrator Support, where we can get a glimpse of Stampin' Up! employees who help answer our daily questions.  Finally, there is a tour of the Ideas Room, which was created to help SU! designers think outside of the box. 

Splitcoaststampers Dinner - I'll get to meet so many talented stampers in person.  This is going to be a blast.

Business Classes - to help me be a better Demonstrator.  To allow me to inspire, create and share with all of you.

FUN, FUN, FUN!! - Me time, take it all in and enjoy my very favorite hobby.  Being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and paper artist.

SOUND LIKE A GOOD TIME?  If you're nodding your head, visit my Be a Demonstrator page.  Get geared up to attend next year's Convention.

Now is a great time to join.  For only $85.00 - you can get a mini starter kit and begin earning Demonstrator benefits immediately.

if you have any questions.

Soft Suede

Simple Soft Suede card to share with you today.

I created this card with Razzle Dazzle and Oval All (for the sentiment) stamp sets.  I wanted to make a softer looking card using this new In Color.

Newsflash!  In case you haven't heard, Stampin' Up! created Stampin' Write Markers in the new In Colors!!  You can order them in a box of 6 OR get them as part of my In Color Share.

What?  You still need more convincing on the new colors?  March through my In Color Parade to see how I used them on 6 different cards.

Soft Suede, Crushed Curry, Dusty Durango, Rich Razzleberry, Melon Mambo & Bermuda Bay will all will be around through June of 2010. 

So, why not get jump in and get a piece of these colors today and save money at the same time?   

Join my In Color Share today.  Only a few spots remain!

if you have any questions.

Stampin' Supplies 

Stamps:  Razzle Dazzle (116714), Oval All (113790)  Paper:  Naturals Ivory (101849),  Soft Suede Textured (115719)  Ink:  Soft Suede (115657), Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker (116329) Accessories:  Soft Suede 1/2" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115612), Hemp Twine (100982)  Tools:  Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049)