Kween Bee Kreations

Bermuda Bay

Bermuda Bay bangs its drum on day three of the Parade of In Colors. 

"Reminiscent of tropical beaches and playful afternoons in the water, Bermuda Bay is ideal for all kinds of cool and breezy projects"

~ Quote taken from the July 2009 Stampin' Success

 

Well, here it is - the 3rd day of my In Color parade.  The line up has changed slightly so I could share with you an exciting announcement on June 29th.

What you see above is a tribute to the new Bermuda Bay In Color.  Again I used the two stamp sets Sweet Stems & Dreams du Jour as I did on my previous cards.  See them both by scrolling down or viewing my card gallery.

I used this sketch provided by Card Positioning Systems (CPS) to create this card.  Whenever I see a wide open space in a sketch, I think of either Designer Series Paper (DSP) OR making my own DSP.

I chose the latter option using my Sweet Stems stamp set.  With the help of the stamp-a-ma-jig, I was able to use one of the images to create this fun Bermuda Bay patterned DSP.

Below is a comparison of Bermuda Bay against four current Stampin' Up! colors.  Colors from left to right are as follows:  Bermuda Bay, Taken with Teal, Tempting Turquoise, & Sage Shadow.

The countdown is here - on July 1 the new 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog is released.  I have copies set to arrive at my house this Thursday. 

Want one of your very own?  Contact Me to pre-order yours for only $9.00 (including two day shipping). 

If you pre-order a 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog OR place an order through me, I'll put your name in a drawing to win a free set of In Color markers.  That's a $17.95 value!  Offer ends 10:30 PM (CST) June 30, 2009  ** US Orders Only Please **

No clownin' around here - tomorrow you'll see my personal favorite In Color, Crushed Curry.

Stampin' Supplies
Stamps:  Sweet Stems (113726), Dreams du Jour (11624)
Paper:  Bermuda Bay Textured 8 1/2" x 11", (115719 - avail Jul 1 in an asstd pack), Whisper White (100730)
Ink:  Bermuda Bay Ink Pad (115655 - avail July 1)
Accessories:  Silver Brad (104336), Bermuda Bay 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115610 - avail Jul 1)

Soft Suede

Soft Suede struts its stuff on day two of my Parade of In Colors. 

"Gentle and smooth, this subdued yet on-trend neutral is comfortable with almost every other color.  Try it out with your favorites and see which combinations you like best". 

~ Quote taken from the July 2009 Stampin' Success

 

Today's card shows off the heat embossing technique. 

To allow the Soft Suede paper to take the spotlight, I dipped my Sweet Stems and Dreams du Jour (butterfly) stamps into some Versamark ink.  Before the ink dried, I covered the images with clear embossing power, and finally heat set the powder to it's shiny finish.

The card base is also Soft Suede and tied around it is some luscious 1/2" polka-dot grosgrain ribbon (available July 1).  

Below is the color comparison for Soft Suede.  You may notice a hint of green in the paper and ink.  To show just how different the colors are, I also stamped an Always Artichoke image on the far right.

All colors are mounted on a piece of Soft Suede textured cardstock (stamp image is from the new Circle Circus stamp set - avail Jul 1).  Colors from left to right are as follows:  Soft Suede, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip & Always Artichoke.

This color swatch is the perfect way to show how versatile this new In Color neutral can be.  It also allows you to compare Soft Suede to similar/current Stampin' Up! colors.

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Next in line - Bermuda Bay!

Stamps:  Sweet Stems (113726), Dreams du Jour (11624)
Paper:  Soft Suede Textured 8 1/2" x 11", (115719 - avail Jul 1 in an asstd pack), Whisper White (100730)
Ink:  Versamark Ink Pad (102283)
Accessories:  Silver Brads (104336), Soft Suede 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115612 - avail Jul 1)

Four C's

This fun card was created while I was thinking of the Fourth of July.  I used 3 stamp sets that start with the letter C on this card.  What a fun coincidence.

I used the new Circle Circus set (released for purchase on July 1) to stamp my flower images.  I then used the Happy Birthday to You sentiment from the Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set.  Using my stamp-a-ma-jig, I aligned the words perfectly around the circle twice. 

The stems to these flowers from the Cheep Talk stamp set.  I also used the stamp-a-ma-jig to allow for perfect placement of each stem. 

NOTE:  Find the stamp-a-ma-jig tutorial here.

My birthday is July 5, and I've always enjoyed being able to celebrate with a bang.  I enjoy going to the fireworks the night before with my family.  Feels like a big party for me too. 

So, because I'm thinking about birthdays and the letter C.  I want to give one lucky person a fabulous gift.

Comment on this post - tell me what you do special for your birthday. 

You could win a copy of the brand new 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog.  Get it?  The fourth C is for Catalog.  If you can't comment here, for technical reasons, feel free to send me an E-Mail instead. 

As soon as I receive the catalogs, a brand spankin' new copy will be on it's way to the winner.

Contest ends June 19 at 9 PM (CST)

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Last Chance (Blog Candy)

 

June is quickly escaping us and with that in mind, I want to remind you about the current Stampin' Up! promotions.  These fabulous sales all end on June 30, 2009.

**  You will need the links below to win the blog candy for today  **

And YES, you can order your goodies directly through me!  Just click the order Stampin' Up! link below or the "shop now" button in the upper right corner.

• Earn $20 - $40 EXTRA hostess dollars
• Last Chance Accessories (up to 50% OFF)
  
• Last Chance Decor Elements (25% OFF)
• Last Chance Stamp Sets
  

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Blog Candy Alert

WHAT do you win?
A selection of 6" x 6" papers from the Basic Grey Archaic collection.

HOW do you win?
Answer this question:  What item(s) are you sad to see go from the Last Chance list(s)?  Use either of the 3 Last Chance links above to help you with your answer.

Need a visual of the products?  Visit the specials section of the Stampin' Up! online store.  But don't forget to select me as your Demonstrator if you plan to place an order.

Last but not least, don't forget to enter for a chance to win the Two Scoops, Boxer & Sultry collections.

WHEN do you win?
A winner will be chosen randomly on Sunday, June 14 (5 PM CST)

Wish Big (Blog Candy)

Here's a Kwik & Kool card I made over the weekend.  In yesterday's post, I mentioned my paper hoarding problem.  Well, this card was created with the same thought in mind - use, don't hoard! 

One can never have too many birthday cards on hand.  So, I decided to make this simple card by using the Hand Drawn designer series paper (DSP).  The notepad look of this DSP is just too fun! 

How did I make this Kwik & Kool card? 

• I simply layered a piece of 4" x 5 1/4" DSP on top of a Riding Hood Red cardstock
• Bent the bottom right corner of the DSP to show off the pretty side hiding underneath
• Pierced holes in the bottom right corner for added interest
• Threaded a button with a sliver of cardstock
• Stamped the "wish big" sentiment using my Stamp-a-Ma-Jig

Running with the Wish Big idea ... I'm offering up some fun Basic Grey BLOG CANDY!

My question to you is:  What is YOUR wish for the Stampin' Up! 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog? 

Leave a comment on this post and you could win a selection of 6" x 6" papers from the Two Scoops Basic Grey collection.  


A winner will be chosen randomly on Sunday, June 14 (5 PM CST)

Stay tuned - there is more blog candy on the way throughout this week.

Make it easy to win by subscribing to my blog - that way you'll be notified every time I post something new.  Enter your email address along the left sidebar. 

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• Last Chance Accessories (some up to 50% OFF)
• Last Chance Decor Elements (25% OFF)

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Ending and Coming Soon!

Quick post today to summarize the sales ending today and fill you in on what is coming soon. 

This card uses several of the current In Colors - including Pacific Point, Baja Breeze & Kiwi Kiss - all of which will not be available in the new 2009/2010 Idea Book & Catalog.  So, be sure to check out my In Color promotion - it ends today!

It also features Designer Paper from the Good Morning Sunshine collection, which is part of the Buy 3, Get 1 Free promotion - also ending today!

ENDING MAY 31, 2009

• Buy 3, Get 1 Free
• $75 Demonstrator Starter Kit
• Sign up to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator through me by May 31 and receive an additional Simply Scrappin' Kit (will ship separately from the starter kit) 
• F{in}al Countdown on In Colors 

ENDING JUNE 30, 2009

• Place an order through me by June 30 - $35.00 or more - and receive a FREE Simply Scrappin' Kit (will ship separately from your order)

COMING SOON  

• June 1 - Last Chance stamp & accessory list
• June 1 - Hostess Summer Fun Promotion
• July 1 - Customers can order from the 2009/2010 Idea Book & Catalog

Questions?  Contact Me

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.

As a Thank You to my readers - I will be posting a sale very soon that you will not want to miss.  I can give you a little hint ... are you ready?  What's "IN" will soon be "OUT".

Stay tuned for the answer to the riddle!!  If you have any guesses, be sure to leave a comment on this post. 

I'll also have some yummy blog candy to share - Will you be the lucky winner of what I have to offer?  Keep checking back to see what goodies I'm giving away.

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{ Long winded post ends here }  Be sure to check out all of the current promotions.  Some are ending very soon!

"Best Ever" B-Day Bash: Part II

EDITED TO ADD:  The B-Day Bash Class is no longer available due to the Best Ever Simply Scrappin' Kit being sold out.

Do you remember Part I of the B-Day Bash Collection?

Well, here's Part II - the remaining 6 out of 12 cards along with the altered Forget Me Not Keeper.  Click to enlarge each card.

    

 

This is still a work in progress as I plan to adhere index cards to each divider - one for each month of the year.  That way, I can list birthday's for my family & friends and always have a hand-made card ready to send.

I punched out coordinating tab dividers in Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, Whisper White & Kiwi Kiss using my Round Tab punch.  I then glued them to each plastic divider, punched a hole in the center using my Crop-a-Dile and threaded matching ribbon through each hole.

Here's a close up of the dividers out of the box.

 

There is still time to sign up for a "to go B-Day Bash Kit"

Ending May 31

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Important SU! News

A final gift card holder to share with you.  See the inside of this gift card in My Kreations Gallery.

Check out the other two ...
Congrats Grad
Congrats Devlin

I have some important Stampin' Up! news to share with all of you.

• The last-chance list (formerly called Retired Stamp & Accessory list) will be available right here on June 1.
• The new 2009/2010 Idea Book & Catalog is released July 1.
• There are some exciting summer promotions coming your way soon!  Be on the lookout.
• Ending May 31:  Get your starter kit for only $75.00!!
• Buy 3, Get 1 Free - ends May 31  

Stay tuned - in the next day or so, I will be offering a B-Day Bash class locally or in "to go" kits.  It's a very cost effective class to help you stay on top of birthday's throughout the year.

Hint:  The class uses the Best Ever Simply Scrappin' Kit

Each set includes paper and self adhesive die-cuts. The images are all exclusive Stampin’ Up! designs that coordinate with our rubber stamp sets. And each package includes several great layout ideas.

• Coordinates with: Riding Hood Red, Kraft, Baja Breeze, and Kiwi Kiss
• 80-lb. cover weight
• Easy-to-use images are great alone or coordinated with matching stamp set
• Kit contains
  • 8 sheets of 12" x 12" textured card stock
  • 6  sheets of 12" x 12" patterned paper
  • 6 sheets of 6" x 12" self-adhesive die-cuts
• Can be trimmed to create 6" x 6" or 8-1/2" x 11" pages

Tiny Tassel

Today's project is for my favorite person in the whole wide world!

Even though he's little and just starting out his educational career - I wanted to celebrate his Pre-K Graduation as much as I will when he reaches his high school and college milestones.

Yep, you guessed it - this gift card is for my son, Devlin.  I treasure every minute I spend with him.  He makes me beyond proud to say that I am a Mommy - his Mommy.

A great tutorial for this gift card holder, can be found at Sweet Impressions.




In my post yesterday, I recycled the tassel that was on a graduation invite we received.  However, I made my own custom tassel this time around using Real Red grosgrain ribbon.

 

How?

• Using your scissors, cut the ribbon lengthwise 
• After cutting you will be able to pull the ribbon fibers apart
• Bend the fibers in half and voila you have a custom tassel

I hope to create a step-by-step photo tutorial to explain this further, but for now, I hope this explanation gets you started.






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• Buy 3, Get 1 Free
• Jumble Alphabet
  
• $75.00 Mini Starter Kit

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