Kween Bee Kreations

(More) Treat Totes

A very quick post today to share more "treat totes"...

I've decided to make a bunch of these for holiday gifts.  They are so easy and SO SO SO much fun to make.  It's a great way for me to use up my Stampin' Up! holiday paper too before the next catalog release (January 19th).  I need to make room for new designer series paper!!

See this post for the other treat totes I made - and find the tutorial there too!

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Non-Traditional Christmas

 

It's beginning to look like a lot like a non-traditional Christmas, everywhere you go ... or at least in my world it is!

I'm all for thinking outside the box and these two Kreations I have to share with you today are no exception.  I created two (what I would call) non-traditional Christmas cards. 

The first one self-titled "Krafty Christmas" was completed for last week's Splitcoaststampers Try a New Technique Challenge (TLC183)- which was to faux dry emboss.  There is a great photo tutorial for you to follow if you are interested in trying this technique.

I started my card with a base of Kraft cardstock.  LOVE Stampin' Up!'s Kraft cardstock... bought an entire package of it in fact (40 8 1/2" x 11" sheets).

I followed the tutorial and inked the tree from the "Snow Swirled" stamp set in White craft ink.  I quickly heat set it to allow it to dry quickly.  Using my Stamp-a-ma-jig, I positioned where I wanted my top image to be stamped.  I then stamped the tree again using Chocolate Chip ink.  This gives the effect of embossing without actually using any embossing powder! 

Pretty, isn't it?

I added a few flowers from the Flower Fusion Too collection, they are attached with a silver brad for a bit of shine.

My second Kreation was completed for yesterday's color challenge (CC182) - which was to use monochromatic colors. 

I glanced around my stamping space and the new So Saffron Poly Twill ribbon caught my eye.  So, I decided I was going to run with the So Saffron color. 

The designer paper used on this card (bottom portion) is from the Windsor Knot collection.

I used the "Say it with Scallops" stamp set and again chose to do a non-traditional Christmas card.

This stamp in particular works perfectly with the new scallop square punch.  Just stamp, punch and you've got a beautifully finished Kreation! 

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Card #1 or Card #2?

For me, seeing the stamp set "Snow Swirled" in the new catalog was love at first sight.  The large snowflake caught my eye immediately.  Thoughts of glittery, shiny, rhinestone adorned snowflakes filled my head.


Take my advice - get this set!  This is THE Christmas set to have this season.  It can be found on page 32 of the Fall/Winter '08 Idea Book & Catalog (item #11690; set of 6 die cut stamps for $24.95). 

See above for a snapshot of this stamp set (click to enlarge)

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I am so happy to share two Kreations with you using the "Snow Swirled" set.  Although these two cards are very similar in layout, they are distinctly different in their color palate. 

The first card - somewhat traditional Christmas colors - uses the stunning snowflake I referenced above.  I started by inking the image in Riding Hood Red and decided to stamp off one time to get a lighter shade of red. 

I stamped the sentiment Seasons Greetings in Close to Cocoa ink using the stamp-a-ma-jig which allowed me perfect placement. 




I inked the snowflake again in Versmark, randomly stamping to create the background image for a subtle effect.  You'll notice the gorgeous new Riding Hood Red taffeta ribbon securely holding the centerpiece in place.  I simply used my horizontal slit punch (just got this and LOVE it) allowing me to thread a piece of ribbon through each side. 

A bit of Washington Apple designer series paper sits beneath the focal point to add a punch of color!  TIP:  Check out this quick reference sheet listing coordinating colors for every collection of Designer Series Paper.

The second card - less traditional Christmas colors - uses the tree image.  I started this card by inking the tree in Kiwi Kiss and stamping it onto Very Vanilla cardstock. 

I also stamped the small snowflake randomly on top of the tree in Pink Pirouette (may be hard to see in the photo). 

I used the same basic layout for this card, but added more detail on card #2.  The Pink Pirouette cardstock under the Holiday Happenings DSP, got punch treatment with the new Curly Label punch (found on pg 189; sold in a bundle for $33.95).  I carefully aligned the punch to give the top edge some flair. 

The final touch are the pink beads from the pink duo set (pg 190).  I used crystal effects to adhere each itty bitty bead to a snowflake on the tree image. 

Card #1 is more "my style" and features colors towards which I would typically gravitate.  But Card #2 offers a softer look and is equally as beautiful. 

Which one is YOUR favorite?

Congrats!

A few fellow demonstrators have recently been promoted to Senior Associate.  I want to say Congratulations! and Keep Dreaming! to them as they move towards even higher goals. 

Being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator is rewarding and especially fun.  There are so many benefits to being a demonstrator... if you are interested in more information, please visit this page. 

My first Kreation for today's post was made for my "virtual friend" Kim (Kim's Korner).  Although, I have never met Kim in real life, I feel as though I know her through our blogs and e-mail's.  

Please stop by her blog and leave her a comment congratulating her the title of Senior Associate.  

I used Baja Breeze for the base, Pink Pirouette for the bottom scalloped panel, and a piece of Holiday Happenings DSP on top.  The stamps used are from the "Dreams du Jour" collection. 

My second Kreation for today's post was made to honor another fellow demonstrator, named Erica.  I wish her the best in pursuing her career with Stampin' Up!

I made the second card using the SCS color challenge (CC175).  

I started this card with a base of Wild Wasabi, on top of that layered a piece of So Saffron card stock.  The So Saffron took a ride through the Cuttlebug in the Swiss Dots embossing folder. 

Under the embossed layer is a piece of "Spring Fling" Designer Series Paper that got the scallop edge treatment.  The scallop punch will be released with the new Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalog on August 11th. 

I tried a new ribbon tying technique, using a bit of So Saffron narrow grosgrain ribbon.  You too can "tie" a ribbon like this - just visit the My Paper Creations blog for a tutorial.  Super easy and a pretty end result. 

The flower stamp from the "Seasonal Icons" collection was inked in Almost Amethyst and punched out using a 1" circle punch.  The images were then mounted to a 1 1/4" circle and finally to a half scallop in Wild Wasabi.  The final touch is a sentiment from the Holiday Happenings Rub-on collection (Upcoming Hostess Level III set). 

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Red Velvet Wishes

Raise your hand if you love cupcakes!

For today’s Kreation, I participated in the Splitcoaststampers Inspiration Challenge (IC136)

If you visit Cupcakes of Vancouver, you’ll see the Red Velvet cupcake I chose as my inspiration.  It’s a red cocoa cake topped with a cream cheese frosting and dusted with white sugar. 

To translate that sugary goodness onto paper, I used my Chocolate Chip classic Stampin’ Ink Pad on Riding Hood Red card stock (new In Color available for purchase August 11).

I inked up the little cupcake from the new “Sock Monkey” stamp set and very carefully trimmed it out.  The frosting is stamped on Very Vanilla card stock, then covered in versamark and sparkly sprinkles (Hologram Highlight embossing powder), and finally set using my Stampin’ Up! heat tool.

To create the focal point, I punched out a piece of Pink Pirouette card stock using my tab punch, mounted a 1 ¼” punched circle, then popped up a 1” circle of Very Vanilla using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The Designer Series Paper I used for the bottom portion of the card is from the Hostess Level III bundle, called Holiday Happenings.  It’s Chocolate Chip with little Pink Pirouette polka dots.  Finally, the top edge of the Kraft colored card base got the new scallop border punch treatment.  This new tool is definitely a “must have”... 

The sentiment is from the soon to be released "Heard from the Heart" stamp set and is also inked in Chocolate Chip.

I also wanted to quickly share with you the list below regarding the new product line called Décor Elements.  View the brochure here.  There are also FAQ’s and Instructions for applying Décor Elements listed on the right sidebar of my blog.

Décor Elements Coordinating Products

• Flourishes: Baroque Motifs (pg 120)
• Take a Number: Take a Number Stampin’ Around wheel (pg 112)
• Life is Good: Text & Texture (pg 124)
• Live Every Moment: Anchored Rub-Ons (pg 179)
• Baroque Medallions: Kind Thoughts (pg 122); Baroque Motifs (pg 120)
• Together Forever Circle Frame: Together Forever (pg 57)
• Flourish Frame: Frames with a Flourish (pg 127)
• Create Definition: Define Your Life (pg 156)

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Today's Kreation is titled "Happy Bee-Day" and was made for those of you who have already joined the Kween Bee Kreations Bee-Day Klub. 

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Oh, and about that silly sock monkey above... he was my Kreation for today's sketch challenge (SC184).  He is paper pieced using the Holiday Happenings Designer Series paper and Pink Pirouette cardstock (one of the new In Colors).  The stamp set used is another upcoming release called "Sock Monkey".  Love this little guy, I think he's one of my favorite sets so far.

For more samples using my pre-ordered stamp sets, visit my Kreations Gallery (click thumbnails to enlarge).  NOTE:  Awesome bonus of being a demonstrator - the ability to pre-order product before the customer release date.

COMING SOON:  More Kreations using the Fall/Winter "new releases"

Sneak Peeks are HERE!

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. 

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