Kween Bee Kreations

Warmest of Wishes

Warmest of wishes to you & your families
during this holiday season.

Find instructions on creating this wreath by clicking here.  My wreath uses non-SU paper that I've hoarded for years (yep, you heard it right, over 8 years).  

The focal point is all Stampin' Up! product, including sneak peeks of the Hearts Collection Framelits Dies.  The largest heart is approximately 5 7/16" wide.  LOVE IT!!

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Thinking of You

My focus has been on my Mom's health recently ...

I haven't taken much time to create, haven't been "up to" creating.  Here is my Mom modeling one of her new wigs two weeks ago in preparation for her pending chemotherapy.

This is my Step-Dad, Ed (Mom calls him Eddie) and my Mom showing off her new Vikings jersey (her oncology nurse gave it to her as a gift).  Ed is a long time Minnesota fan, my Mom on the other hand ... simply a Brett Favre fan. 

Finally, Ed and my Mom can root on the same team!  :)

My Mom was admitted to the hospital last Wednesday and was diagnosed with neutropenia.  We think it was a side effect from chemotherapy.  She's been through chemo before, but this was a new "chemo cocktail" as she calls it, since the cancer spread further in her body.

She is still in the hospital, with hopes of release by the weekend.  So much has happened since these photos were taken - only a few weeks ago.  It's amazing how much can change before your very eyes.

We love you, Mom and can't wait to get you home!

Thanks for being patient with me as my family spends much needed time with her. 

On a stamping related note, I will be back Thursday with my Pals Paper Arts challenge creation to share.  It's a fun one, so stay tuned!

What is a dumb-nut?

I'd like to show you a few notebooks I altered for my trip to Convention. 

By the time you read this, I will have already spent one night in Utah.  Today starts the big events!

See what I have planned by clicking here.  Any posts relating to Convention, will be put into a special category.  Click the words Convention 2009 along my left sidebar and read up on any exciting news that we are allowed to share.  I may even add a special photo gallery if I have time! 

Pink Flamingo

These notebooks are what I like to call dumb-nut gifts.  They are simple and inexpensive to make, but are also a fun gift to receive.  My Grandma always used the term dumb-nut around Christmas time.  As I was making these - I remembered her term fondly and it made me smile.

The first one (above) is mine, I'm a fan of Real Red and Kraft.  The rest of the notebooks are for a few people I'll meet while I'm in Utah.  I hope my fellow Demonstrators enjoy their dumb-nut gift.  I know mine will get put to good use - plan to fill it with creative ideas to bring back to you, my readers!

Click the link below each notebook to see what else I've done with that particular designer series paper (DSP).  The alpha stamp is non-SU! (I know ... gasp!)

P.S.:  Be sure to check out the Pals Paper Arts challenge site today for our Paper Artist Picks!  Could you be a winner?

Razzleberry Lemonade

Bella Birds

Cast-a-Spell

Kaleidoscope

Holiday Lounge (first time using this DSP)

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FINAL Blog Candy Extravaganza - Post #7

OK people!!  Here is the last set of Basic Grey tags (Fruitcake Collection) that I'm giving away in my Blog Candy Extravaganza!  Or as one loyal reader has referred to it as a tagalicious tagorama! (Hi, Kathy A!)

I'm happy that I'll find a good home for each of these tag sets.  TIP:  You can still enter to win the other tags, by clicking Blog Candy and following the instructions on each post.

Wanna Win??  Here's how ...  Simply leave a comment on this post answering this question.  What card or project of mine is your favorite?  I love finding out what my readers like and don't like.

View My Kreations Gallery and include the link for that card/project or the name of the card/project in your comment.

When do you win??  On Friday, January 9th at 9:00 PM (CST) I will randomly select winners for each blog candy post.  I will then contact each winner for their mailing address (US only, please).

Coming Soon:  More sneak peek samples from the very soon to be released  (Jan 19th) Spring/Summer Idea Book & Catalog.  I've seen a bit of the new catalog and let me tell you... IT IS GOING TO BREAK THE BANK!

Blog Candy Extravaganza! - Post #6

Win these SUPER cool Basic Grey (Pheobe Collection) tags! 

After today, there is one more day for the Blog Candy Extravaganza... then the drawing to win all 8 sets of tags happens on Friday, January 9.

Tip:  Other blog candy posts can be accessed by clicking these words - Blog Candy.  Read the instructions and leave your comment.

How do you win??  Simply leave a comment on this post answering this question.  If you were to take advantage of the Inventory Blowout Sale, which item(s) would you buy?

See this post to help you decide.  Open the Inventory Blowout flyer for more details.

When do you win??  On Friday, January 9th at 9:00 PM (CST) I will randomly select winners for each blog candy post.  I will then contact each winner for their mailing address (US only, please). 

You can win each and every set of blog candy... so bee sure to buzz back and enter on each post.  But be sure to only leave one comment per post.

TIP:  Get a "leg up" on winning by subscribing to my blog (enter your email in the box in the right sidebar).  This way, you won't forget to enter.  You'll get a message in your email inbox every time I post new content.  BONUS:  By subscribing, you'll instantly be enrolled in my Bee-Day Klub.

Blog Candy Extravaganza! - Post #5

Win these SUPER cool Basic Grey (Dasher Collection) tags!  Tip:  Scroll down to see the previous 4 posts - you can win all of the tags.  Read the instructions and leave your comment.

Check back later today, I'll have the Stampin' Up! retired accessory list available.

How do you win??  Simply leave a comment on this post answering this question.  What Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper (DSP) do you like the best?  Not familiar with Stampin' Up! DSP?  Then, leave a comment telling me what your favorite paper company is. 

When do you win??  On Friday, January 9th at 9:00 PM (CST) I will randomly select winners for each blog candy post.  I will then contact each winner for their mailing address (US only, please). 

You can win each and every set of blog candy... so bee sure to buzz back and enter on each post.  But be sure to only leave one comment per post.

TIP:  Get a "leg up" on winning by subscribing to my blog (enter your email in the box in the right sidebar).  This way, you won't forget to enter.  You'll get a message in your email inbox every time I post new content.  BONUS:  By subscribing, you'll instantly be enrolled in my Bee-Day Klub.

Blog Candy Extravaganza! - Post #3

The BLOG CANDY extravaganza continues!

On this post you can win these Basic Grey (Scarlet's Letter) tags.  P.S.  Don't forget to check out the last two days posts for more blog candy.  Yes, you can win each and every set!

What exactly does an extravaganza mean??  Come back over the next several days and find BLOG CANDY here every day! 

TIP:  Get a "leg up" on winning by subscribing to my blog (enter your email in the box in the right sidebar).  This way, you won't forget to enter.  You'll get a message in your email inbox every time I post new content.  BONUS:  By subscribing, you'll instantly be enrolled in my Bee-Day Klub.

How do you win??  Simply leave a comment on this post answering this question.  What is your favorite current Stampin' Up! stamp set?  If you are new to Stampin' Up! or are just having a hard time coming up with a set, check out the current catalogs and pick one out.

Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalog
Holiday Mini Catalog
Celebrando Creatividad
 
When do you win??  On Friday, January 9th at 9:00 PM (CST) I will randomly select winners for each blog candy post.  I will then contact each winner for their mailing address (US only, please). 

You can win each and every set of blog candy... so bee sure to buzz back and enter on each post.  But be sure to only leave one comment per post.

Blog Candy Extravaganza! - Post #1

Wanna win these cool Basic Grey (Romani) tags?

That's right it's BLOG CANDY TIME!!  And this time it's an extravaganza... So, get ready to have fun and win items that I've hoarded for far too long.  That's right, I'm a paper hoarder - I confess.

What exactly does an extravaganza mean??  Come back over the next several days and find BLOG CANDY here every day! 

TIP:  Make things easy - simply subscribe to my blog (enter your email in the box in the right sidebar) and you'll get a message in your email inbox every time I post new content.  BONUS:  By subscribing, you'll instantly be enrolled in my Bee-Day Klub.

How do you win??  Simply leave a comment on this post answering this question.  What do you want to see in the Stampin' Up! Spring/Summer Idea Book & Catalog?  For example - new styles of brads, new punches?

When do you win??  On Friday, January 9th at 9:00 PM (CST) I will randomly select winners for each blog candy post.  I will then contact each winner for their mailing address. 

You can win each and every set of blog candy... so bee sure to buzz back and enter on each post.  But be sure to only leave one comment per post.

Happy New Year!

Quick & Easy Gifts

To make a few quick & easy gifts, I altered a few inexpensive weekly planners (found at Target's dollar spot).  I used Basic Grey's designer paper as well as Stampin' Up! products.

Click to enlarge both photos

The first one uses paper from the Romani collection.  The print is also called Romani and you can see it here.

I used some Stampin' Up! ribbon and punched out a round tab in Baja Breeze to embellish the calendar. 

For the second calendar (see below), I used paper from the LilyKate collection.  The print is called Queen Anne and you can see it here.





I used Old Olive (Stampin' Up!) ribbon and again the round tab to embellish the calendar. 

SNEAK PEEK ALERT:  If you click to enlarge the second calendar, you'll see bits of a new Stampin' Up! stamp set called "Sweet Stems". 

On the round tab, I stamped one of the flowers in Whisper White craft ink. 

Below you can see all images from the soon-to-be-released "Sweet Stems" set.

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Non-SU! Kind of Day

 

So, today felt like a non-Stampin' Up! kind of day for my blog.

As much as I love, love, love Stampin' Up! product, I also have other brands of paper and accessories to work with. 

It's a bit embarrassing to say, but I have an entire rolling Making Memories Runway Roller full of Basic Grey papers.  The only reason it's embarrassing is that I don't use it!!  I'm a paper hoarder and I admit it... Basic Grey has such beautiful collections, I just can't pass them up.

This particular creation uses the designer papers from the "Sultry" collection.  The flower print is called "Dressy" and the stripe is "Fashionable".  The base of the card uses Stampin' Up!'s Gable Green cardstock and is stamped with the sentiment from the "Heard From the Heart" stamp set.

My bee comes from Papertrey Ink, the Honey Bee's set.  A little Chocolate Chip taffeta ribbon (Stampin' Up!) finishes things off - can't stray from Stampin' Up! completely {smile}.

Oh what I wouldn't do to own each and every collection from Basic Grey.  At one time it was my goal to have them all, but then I discovered Stampin' Up! and went the route of becoming a demonstrator.  Which I LOVE!!!

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As always, thanks for Buzzing By!  I will be back over the weekend with more holiday Kreations to share.  Happy Friday and HAPPY STAMPING!