Kween Bee Kreations

Thank You, You & You

It's been a while since I've sat down and participated in a Splitcoast Challenge.

Well, last night I was in the stamping mood ... and joined in on THREE challenges.  Color challenge CC220, Sketch challenge SC230, and a challenge between a group of fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrators. 

The Demonstrator challenge was to use the colors for this week on Splitcoast (Bashful Blue, So Saffron & Pumpkin Pie) and throw in a twist of using a punch.

On my card, you'll notice that I used four different punches.  The 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" circle punches, the word window punch, and the small oval punch.   Whew!  Lots of tools for one little card!

I titled this card You, You, You not only becuase of the obvious reason - the sentiment - but also becuase this card goes out to YOU!  My readers ... who have continued to Buzz By and read my blog - even when I have been too busy to stamp and share.

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Hive Sweet Hive

What you are seeing here is my first attempt at watercoloring.

I typically prefer solid image stamps vs. images that are meant to be colored.  But how could I pass up the "Just Buzzin' By" stamp set when my blog is named Kween Bee Kreations?

With Stampin' Up! blender pens, watercoloring is easy (even for newbies to the technique, like me).

Check out the watercoloring tutorial provided by Stampin' Up!  I used part D of the technique (but I used blender pens, not an aqua painter).

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The kit is 15% off until March 31st and during Sale-a-Bration, you'll also get a FREE stamp set (value up to $47.95) and an item from the Kween Bee Exclusive Demonstrator Giveaway.

I used Taylored Expressions cupcake sketch #57 for this card.  You'll start to see more creations on my site using simple sketches like this one.  I think you'll find them useful in your own projects. 

My first attempt at watercoloring was successful (I think) ... but more importantly, what do YOU think?  Leave a comment on this post, I love reading your comments.

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Chocolate, Coffee & Men - Oh My!

I am not a coffee drinker, never have been ... but the stamp set Sip by Sip just might change that.

Of all my new sets, I am enjoying this one the most.  I think it's the perfect set for creating hand-made gifts.  I mean, seriously, how many people do you know drink coffee?

With a friends birthday coming up, I decided to sit down and participate in the Splitcoast challenge from today (TLC208).  I created this cute little round top box to coordinate with my "chocolate, coffee, and men" card I made two nights ago.

Do you see how easy gift giving can be with this stamp set?  Stinkin' adorable if I do say so myself.  :)  Note:  You can see a photo of the box alone by visiting my Kreations Gallery.

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I only wish you could see the bronze cardstock glisten in this photo.  There is a strip of it on both the card and the box.  The new Taste of Textiles has been a blast to work with and I can't wait to get my hands on the other styles. 

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Soft Slumber

This card reminds me of a warm, fuzzy blankie...

The Sweet Slumber Designer Series Paper is textured and gives off a "cozy" feeling in my opinion.  I added some stamped floral images to the already adorable polka dot pattern.  TIP:  Use this chart to help you color coordinate.

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Sweet Slumber Specialty DSP, $11.95, Item #114037

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Simple Slumber

Sometimes simple is the way to go.

I love the look of wide open white space with a simple design popping out at you.  I saw  this card recently and knew I wanted to recreate it using Stampin' Up! products.

Using the new "Sip by Sip" stamp set, I randomly stamped the coffee cups in Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, and Garden Green. 

TIP:  Use markers to isolate each coffee cup as I did here (the cups are on one stamp block - image below).  For the blue cups, I just inked the end cup carefully using the ink pad, making sure not to ink the middle cup.

The strip of paper running across the top is from the new "Sweet Slumber Specialty" Designer Series Paper collection.  This paper is AWESOME!!  It is a new 100 lb textured cardstock... and the prints are so fun!  I can't wait to work with it some more.

Sweet Slumber Specialty DSP, $11.95, Item #114037

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