Kween Bee Kreations

Friend of Bill W.

This card was made for someone very special.  He's a "Friend of Bill W's" and also one of my closest friends. 

Who is he?  His name is Mike and he's my Dad.  

September 25th marked his 25th Sobriety Anniversary.  I'm a little behind in congratulating you, sorry about that Dad!  But that doesn't make my message any less important.  I am PROUD to call you my Father, my friend, and most of all my Dad. 

I always remember a frame that sat on the dresser in your bedroom that read "Any man can be a Father, but it takes someone special to be a Dad".  And it's true, you are that special someone.

CONGRATS Dad, on winning the fight against alcoholism for another year!  I am honored to be your Daughter and so grateful Devlin has such a caring Peepa!

LAST CHANCE - Ending tomorrow, October 11

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Sage Smile

Bee sure to read this post:  World Card Making Day

Here is my second card for World Card Making Day's SCS Challenges #2 and #3 (I combined two challenges into one card).  See the full list of challenges by clicking here.

For challenge #2 we were to CASE (Copy & Share for Everyone) a card from the Featured Stampers gallery.  For challenge #3, we were to be inspired by the current Coldwater Creek catalog cover.

I immediately thought of Stampin' Up!'s Autumn Vine Designer Series Paper (DSP) when I saw this cover.  I drew my inspiration from the colors and the fall theme. 

The stamp set used for this Kreation is called "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" and is from the Holiday Mini Catalog. 

To see more of my samples using the Eat, Drink & Be Merry set (this one is my first) and/or the Autumn Vine DSP... click the highlighted links. 

TIP:  On my right sidebar you can find samples listed by stamp set and designer paper used.

Don't forget:  You can now Order Stampin' Up! right here, any time day or night! 

Love & (Kiwi) Kisses

Bee sure to read this post:  World Card Making Day

Here is my first card for World Card Making Day's SCS Challenge, titled Love & (Kiwi) Kisses.  The first challenge was to create a card based on a sketch.  See the sketch and other challenges by clicking here.

I also participated in today's SCS Inspiration Challenge (IC148). 

I drew my inspiration for the card's colors from this shirt.  Absolutely love the bright green and white against the black. 

The stamp set I used is called "A Happy Heart" from the newly released Holiday Mini Catalog.  See my other Kreations using this set, here. 

TIP:  On my right sidebar you can find samples listed by stamp set and designer paper used. 

Don't forget:  You can now order Stampin' Up! right here, any time day or night!

I'm off to create more cards in honor of World Card Making Day!  Buzz back to see more Kreations.

Deer Parade

A quick post today considering the last few days are packed full of exciting news and promotions.  See my two most recent posts for more information - Post #1 and Post #2

Most importantly, did you know that you can now order from the Holiday Mini Catalog?

Ordering is quick & easy - you don't even have to leave the comfort of your home!  No need to host a party or wait for a workshop to place your order. 

Order Stampin' Up! Online Here - 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

With that said, here is my Kreation of the day.  I thought I'd share a sample using product from the Holiday Mini Catalog.  The Top Note Bigz Die (Big Shot) gives this card big personality.

 

I ran a piece of Autumn Vine Designer Series Paper (DSP) through the Big Shot.  To see what colors coordinate with all of Stampin' Up!'s DSP, click here. 

The stamp set used is called "Winter Post" and I chose this proud deer image for today's card.  I have to say, I am usually very critical of my own work - but I LOVE the way this card turned out!!

I punched two small holes in each side of the card with my Crop-o-dile, and tied off two pretty Chocolate Chip taffeta bows.  Notice the paper piercing on the Top Note Die?  I mimicked that effect by paper piercing holes on my solid color cardstock surrounding my deer parade.

If you have any questions, please E-Mail Me.  Any comments would be greatly appreciated by clicking the comment link below this post.

Happy Stamping!

Power of Pink

Be sure to check out my earlier post for exciting announcements!

Pink is a very powerful color in my world. 

Two years ago (August 2006), my Mom was diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer.  I, of course, knew about cancer "back then", but had never heard of this type of breast cancer. 

When it hits your world - your family - your best friend ... you are shaken to the core.  And while I may not have done much in the past to support finding a cure...  I was  suddenly compelled to help find one!

So, as of August 2006, I have thrown myself into finding a cure & researching breast cancer - all types and stages (for men & women). 

I started a team, called Paint the Town Pink to raise funds for Passionately Pink for the Cure as well as Race for the Cure (both events support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation)

More recently, my Mom has received news about the cancer spreading (and while I won't go into details here) I'll just say that it's a true wake up call to life. 

RAK (Random Act of Kindness) Request:  If you'd like to send a card to my Mom - please visit this forum on Splitcoaststampers.com

During the entire month of October, I plan to "go pink" on my blog.  Thus, the color change for my header and side bars, if you haven't noticed the change already. 

Stay Tuned: 
Kween Bee Kreations Exclusive Pink Promotions coming soon!

Exciting News, Holiday Mini & More Promos!

Notice anything different on my blog? 

I'll return to explain the "Power of Pink" and share my Kreation (using a stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog). 

So, Bee sure to Buzz back later today. 

Meanwhile ... Enjoy some exciting announcements, promotions, BUT most of all have fun shopping from the Holiday Mini Catalog!! 

ORDER STAMPIN' UP! HERE

Questions?  Please E-Mail Me.

20% OFF:  October 1 - October 31, 2008

Simply spend $20.00 on regular merchandise and save 20% on select birthday & celebration stamp sets (see chart below).  IMPORTANT NOTE:  Once you have spent $20, there is no limit to the number of stamp sets you can get at 20% OFF. 

Celebrate Stampin' Up!'s 20th Anniversary and order these stamp sets today! 

Item #	Page#	Description	Retail   Price	20% Off Price
109439	62	Big Bold Birthday	$27.95	$22.36
112895	62	Cumpleaños genial y divertido (Spanish Big Bold Birthday)*	$27.95	$22.36
111532	63	Party Hearty*	$26.95	$21.56
110994	64	Bitty Birthday	$12.95	$10.36
111618	64	Crazy for Cupcakes*	$23.95	$19.16
111546	65	Simple Birthday Thanks*	$17.95	$14.36
111702	65	Time to Party*	$16.95	$13.56
108559	68	Crab & Company	$27.95	$22.3

*Stamp sets are die cut

FREE STAMP SET:  October 1 - November 30, 2008

Host a $350 workshop (OR place a qualifying order) and choose one stamp set from the Fall-Winter Sampler for FREE.

Item #	Description	Retail Value
111564	Flight of the Butterfly	$31.95
112911	Vuelo de la mariposa (Spanish Flight of the Butterfly)	$31.95
111676	Puns from the Past	$27.95
111660	Just Jawing	$25.95
111624	Dreams du Jour	$18.95
111700	Thank You Kindly	$13.95
111714	Wow Flowers	$12.95
112955	Flores llamativas (Spanish Wow Flowers)	$12.95
111600	Bella's Bloom	$12.95

AND if that's not enough... Beginning today, you can also order the new additions to the Decor Elements collection! 

View the entire brochure and place your order through my Stampin' Up! Business Website.

Buy Now - Save 15% (AND Holiday Mini Release)

*  Sneak Peek of my Kreation of the day - scroll down for full view*

Today is the last day to save 15% on these select stamp sets (see chart below - click to enlarge). 

Did you know you can order Stampin' Up! ANY time, day or night?  You do not need to host a workshop or a party... you can simply visit My Stampin' Up! Business Website to place your order today.  

 

View the Never Before Seen Sales Flyer for more details.  You can also visit My Stampin' Up! Business Website for image snapshots.

How can I see the stamp images?

1. Visit My Stampin' Up! Business Website
2. Click "Shop Now" in the upper right hand corner
3. Click "Specials" on the left sidebar
4. Click "Never Before Seen Stamps"
5. Place your order on this page

NEWS FLASH:  Tomorrow the Holiday Mini Catalog is released.  I will post the PDF catalog, right here, at Kween Bee Kreations (October 1st, 12:01 AM CST).  You can order from the Holiday Mini beginning October 1st, by clicking here.  

For my Kreation today, I thought I'd share a card I made using the stamp set "Winter Post".  This set is from the Holiday Mini - and contains 7 die cut stamps for $26.95 (image snapshot at the end of my post).  

 

To create this card, I participated in the Inspiration Challenge (IC147) over at Splitcoaststampers.com. 

I chose this bathroom as my inspiration piece... I love the stark white contrasting against the blue.  I hope I was able to translate the room into my Kreation of the day. 

I chose to keep things simple by using the large snowflake image and inked it in Brocade Blue.  Each snowflake was punched out using Stampin' Up!'s small tag punch and mounted on a larger Blue Brocade tag.  

Every snowflake needs some shine, so I inserted a blue rhinestone brad from the Ice Collection.  The tags are all hanging nicely in a row, courtesy of the soon to be released rope twine (also found in the Holiday Mini Catalog).

Stay tuned:  Buzz back tomorrow for more exciting news & promotions! 

There is SO much to share ... and you'll also notice a simple (yet powerful) change on my blog.  October 1st marks the first day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

Mr. Twigster Returns

Mr. Twigster makes yet another appearance here (see his debut here) in my Kreation for the day.  See the end of this post for a snapshot image of the "Mr. Twigster" stamp set.

This is a pretty simple card using product from the soon to be released Holiday Mini Catalog (coming October 1st).

The card base is Old Olive, wrapped around the center is a piece of the gorgeous Riding Hood Red and Very Vanilla striped 1 1/4" wide grosgrain ribbon.  This ribbon is a MUST HAVE for the holidays!  Just think of what you could do with it. 

Even wrapping a small gift box packs such a WOW factor (see photo below).  No need to hoard this ribbon - it comes in a 10 yard roll. 

Beneath the Kraft cardstock is a piece of Designer Series Paper from the collection called Ski Slope (also in the Holiday Mini Catalog).





P.S.  Don't miss out on the Never Before Seen Sale - it ends in 6 days!

Beautifully Batty

Sorry I was scarce over the weekend... it was a busy one beginning with a Stampin' Up! party on Saturday.  Which by the way, was very successful and fun! 

BUT, I'm back today with a Beatifully Batty Kreation to share with you.  I have to say, this may be one of my favorite Kreations thus far.

I took inspiration for this card from the card sample in the Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalog (page 28).  NOTE:  You can order a hard copy of the new catalog through me for $9.95.  Simply E-mail Me to make arrangements for delivery (free shipping).  That little bat hanging upside down was one of the first things in the new catalog that caught my eye. 

I was so happy to see that "Batty For You" made it into the Fall/Winter IB&C.  I bought it when it was released in last years Holiday Mini and thought it was retired.  Now I get to demonstrate this cute stamp set again!

Speaking of the Holiday Mini, you're also getting another sneak peek into a stamp set from that catalog.  The tree I used on this card is from the "Season of Friendship" set.  I drew my inspiration from a computer wallpaper background (from American Greetings.com) that I have set on my Mac at home. 

Other interesting details about this card are the mini clip (found on page 184 of the Fall/Winter IB&C) securing the black & white gingham ribbon.  I love the gingham ribbon as an alternative to plain black ribbon.  Gives it a more textured look, in my opinion.

ENDING SOON:  September 30  Never Before Seen Sale  Save 15% on select stamp sets!  Click on the link for details.

P.S.  If you have any questions about the new online ordering system, please Contact Me.

Branching Out

Now is THE perfect time to "branch out" and expand your comfort zone.  Through October 11, you can sign up to be a Stampin' Up! demonstrator under two fabulous promotions.

August 11 - October 11
Get a FREE stamp set

August 11 - October 11

$99 Mini Starter Kit Promo

Starter kit promotions are few and far between ... so peek at the links above and challenge yourself to branch out!  If you have any questions, please Contact Me. 

A few things to keep in mind about becoming a demonstrator. 

• You choose what kind of demo YOU want to be
• There are so many benefits to being a demonstrator
• The savings are monumental for the starter kits AND you get 30% off your first order as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator
  
• No obligation required *
  

I look forward to growing my team and sharing the love of Stampin' Up! with you. 

*Quarterly sales requirement is $300 to remain an active demonstrator.

You are getting a sneak peek into the Holiday Mini Catalog (above).  The designer series paper is from the Autumn Vine collection (released October 1). 

The stamp set is called "Season of Friendship" - it's a great set of 6 stamps for $23.95.  The stamp set consists of the tree and four seasonal icons to customize your tree, as well as one sentiment that reads "The season of friendship lasts forever".

For my Kreation, I used a rub-on from the Chit Chat collection.  I used three oval punches to highlight my sentiment. 

Tomorrow I am demonstrating at a Stampin' Up! party.  I will be showing how to create these cards (one group will do red and the other blue), among showing off our fabulous tools, stamp sets, and accessories. 

What do you think?  Wish me luck!  It's going to be such fun.