Kween Bee Kreations

Crushed Curry ... Never More Than a Thought Away

Here's another Kwik & Kool card that uses Crushed Curry cardstock... I absolutely love this color and am going to miss it greatly.

You see - Crushed Curry is one of the colors on the Last Chance lists.

Do you love it too?  If so, there are only a few short days left before it's gone for good!

Start shopping today to grab your fave's before June 30. 

LAST CHANCE ITEMS - ENDS JUNE 30!!

On this card, you'll also catch a sneak peek into one of the Hostess Level 1 stamp sets, called Because I Care.  The image in the upper left is from that set and I used the pretty border image 3 times to create a fun touch to this card.

The 2010 - 2011 Idea Book & Catalog will be posted on my blog, July 1 - so stay tuned for the release!  You are going to love what this catalog has to offer.  I am whittling down my big wish list and getting ready to order on July 1.

Are you getting excited?

Congratulations Butterfly

A clean & simple (or kwik & kool as I like to call it) congratulations card I made using a few of the single stamps, Butterfly Accent and Fine Flourish.  I also used the Well Scripted stamp set.

All three stamp sets are currently not available for purchase, but I'm crossing my fingers that they will appear in the 2010 - 2011 Idea Book & Catalog (released July 1, 2010).

I did use one of the old In Colors, Pacific Point, that will make it's return in the new catalog.  I am very excited about the "comeback"!!

FRIENDLY REMINDER

The colors on the chart below will be carrying over to the new catalog.

Due to high demand ... many of your favorite colors in the Fond Farewell Collection are already going on back order. 

What will happen with my favorite colors if they go on back order?

Ink Pads & Reinkers:  Orders will be filled through May to the best of Stampin' Up!'s ability and while available through June.

Card Stock:  Orders will be substituted with textured, when smooth is no longer available in your favorite color.  This includes both 8 1/2" x 11" and 12" x 12" paper.  You will not be charged extra for the textured paper replacement (should smooth not be available).

ORDER TODAY to stock up on your favorite colors before they are gone!  PLEASE E-MAIL ME if you'd like to check on back ordered colors before you place your order.

Click image to open flyer

Read more on the Color Renovation by clicking here

What's On Sale?

• FREE Designer Brads!
  
• FREE DVD's
• Clearance Rack

 

Carry Over Items

While the mini catalogs may be gone, some of the fantastic products featured in them are still available!  Don't miss your chance to get products previously featured in the 2009 - 2010 Holiday & Mini Occasions Catalog.

Click each image below to download the flyers.

ORDER TODAY to add these Holiday & Mini Occasions items to your order.

The colors listed below will be carrying over to the new 2010 - 2011 Idea Book & Catalog, which is released on July 1, 2010.

Due to high demand ... many of your favorite colors in the Fond Farewell Collection are already going on back order. 

What will happen with my favorite colors if they go on back order?

Ink Pads & Reinkers:  Orders will be filled through May to the best of Stampin' Up!'s ability and while available through June.

Card Stock:  Orders will be substituted with textured, when smooth is no longer available in your favorite color.  This includes both 8 1/2" x 11" and 12" x 12" paper.  You will not be charged extra for the textured paper replacement (should smooth not be available).

ORDER TODAY to stock up on your favorite colors before they are gone!  PLEASE E-MAIL ME if you'd like to check on back ordered colors before you place your order.

Read more on the Color Renovation by clicking here

Butterfly Bouquet

I have long admired the many paper flower bouquets I've seen on the Internet.

Finally, with some recent purchases of the Big Shot, Beautiful Butterfiles Bigz Die, and Flower Folds Bigz XL die - I was able to create my own!

What do you think?

A cute coordinating chipboard box I found ... and look at what I created (below) to fit inside. 

These cute 3 x 3 cards fit perfectly inside my butterfly box.  LOVE IT!!

CARDS

Stamp Sets:  Butterfly Accent; Dot, Dot Dot; Whimsical Words (all no longer available), and In a Word (2010 Summer Mini Catalog).
Paper:  Kraft, Pumpkin Pie, Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Pumpkin Pie, Certainly Celery, Chocolate Chip
Tools:  Small Heart Punch (no longer available), 3/4" Circle Punch

NOTE:  Items marked no longer available just might be included in the upcoming 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog - released July 1, 2010.  We'll have to wait and see!

What's On Sale?

• FREE Designer Brads!
  
• FREE DVD's
• Clearance Rack

 

Teacher Appreciation

Wanted to share with you, a small gift I made for my son's Kindergarten teacher.

I found a really cool chipboard box shaped like a book at a local craft store (see above and last photo).  I altered it with Kaleidoscope DSP and the new First Day stamp set.  

The First Day stamp set is part of the National Scrapbooking Month Promotion!!  Buy it today and you'll get your choice of designer brads for FREE.  Click the link for more details.

First Day (clear mount, item #120051, $17.95) (wood mount, item #118521, $23.95)

A similar set is also available in Spanish - it's called Camino A La Escuela.  The images are a little different, but both sets are extremely adorable.  This set is also part of the National Scrapbooking Month Promotion

Camino A La Escuela (clear mount, item #120154, $17.95) (wood mount, item #120152, $23.95)

Above is a small wooden box that is filled with bookmarks and 3 x 3 notecards (both pictured below).  I also found this cute mini supply set.  I bought it mostly for the colors - not necessarily for the function. 

Below is a coordinating card I made to express our thanks for being such a wonderful teacher.  You'll also see some #2 pencils and a cute little pencil sharpener.

Everything nestled inside the box

 

Happy Admin. Day!

Today, there are more than 4.1 million secretaries and administrative assistants working in the United States, according to U.S. Department of Labor statistics, and 8.9 million people working in various administrative support roles.

I am one of those 4.1 million people.  I support a Sales & Marketing team, most of who work remotely - located across the United States. 

At my workplace - there are a few other women in an admin. role that I wanted to recognize.  I made each one of them a little gift and will place it on their desk before they arrive tomorrow morning. 

Growing up, I always enjoyed writing lists, organizing, & planning (still do!).  In high school and college, somehow I was always chosen to be the "secretary" of the group. 

I guess it was only natural that I transitioned into a career as an Administrative Assistant.  Although, my heart lies with Stampin' Up! and hopefully one day, I can be a full-time Demonstrator.

Until then - Happy Administrative Professionals Day to my fellow Admin's!

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Cards for a New Mommy

My cousin recently had a baby boy... I decided to make her a set of thank you cards to send out for all the wonderful gifts I'm sure she'll receive.

Using the stamp sets Fox & Friends and Thank You Kindly, I quickly put together 3 styles of thank you's. 

I packaged them up inside one of Stampin' Up!'s new clear mount DVD style cases (above).  They fit perfectly inside along with envelopes all ready to mail out.

 

Coming soon:  More sneak peeks from the upcoming Summer Mini catalog!

What's On Sale?

Two Step Into Spring

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Digital + Starter Kit

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Treasures of the Past

Yesterday, I framed a beautiful 8 x 10 photo of my Mom. 

This photo (on the left) is her high school graduation head shot.  I was lucky enough to receive this from her sister, Kathy, after my Mom's passing.  I had to find the perfect frame for this special treasure.

Inside the second "box" is a hand-stamped image that reads "Mother".  Here's a close up of that image.  I love how the t and h appear to be the butterfly's antennae. 

I was also lucky to receive from Kathy, other special photos.  The shadow box frame was the perfect fit for photos of my Mom, Dad, and myself... as well as a photo of my Mom on the day she married my Dad.  

On top of the hanging frame, I placed her wedding ring set and her urn.  There is also a necklace that spells "Mom" that I gave her when I was a child.  I am so happy that I get to keep these sentimental pieces from her life.

I used to invite her to stamp with me on many occasions and something always got in the way.  Whether she had other plans or was just too sick and worn down to get out of the house... we never got around to it.

Now, she's always right here with me in my stamping room, helping me create... whether she likes it or not.    :)

Sympathy Set

Sadly, my husband's Aunt passed away on the day of my Mom's memorial services.  

Sympathy cards are not cards I keep "on hand".  So, I decided to use the Vintage Vogue and Teeny Tiny Wishes sets to create a simple set of cards to send out to family during this difficult time.  Using Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry & Old Olive, I randomly stamped the floral images.

One fun thing about Stampin' Up!'s new clearmount stamp sets is that you can put multiple images on one clear block.  I put both the large and small flower on clear block D, which allowed me to quickly create this set of cards.

Have you tried Stampin' Up!'s new clearmount stamp sets? 

Clear Block Bundle (item #118491, $69.95)
Blocks also sold separately

Bold Brights Birthday

Here are a few birthday cards I made over two weeks ago ...

Both cards use the Vintage Vogue and Well Scripted stamp sets.  I wanted to use the Vintage Vogue set and give it a more modern twist.  I did so by using the Bold Brights color family by Stampin' Up!

Excuse my short post as I am still adjusting to the loss of my Mom.  I hope that stamping and blogging will be a creative outlet for me as I go through this incredibly difficult time.  

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