Kween Bee Kreations

Pals Paper Arts (PPA1)

Pals Paper Arts went live today and I'm thrilled to be including you in our big reveal!

What exactly is Pals Paper Arts?  A brand new blog dedicated to using Stampin' Up! products designed to encourage reader participation. 

Every Thursday morning (5 am CST) we'll offer up a new challenge and ask you to play along with us!

You'll be able to upload your very own creation via Mr. Linky.  A team of judges will view all cards submitted and choose 3 lucky winners.  These winners will be deemed a Paper Artist Pick - and if you are one of them, you'll be invited to wear our fun Paper Artist Pick badge on your own blog! 

So, are you ready to join us and say "I Love to Play @ PPA"?

The rules are simple:

• Create using the colors listed above (or similar colors)
  
• Upload your card to Pals Paper Arts by Tuesday, August 4 (Noon CST)
  
• If you upload to an online gallery, enter PPA1 in the keyword section
• Most importantly ... play, play, play!
  

I came up with three versions of my card before choosing which card to share at Pals Paper Arts.  I'm a fan of what I call Kwik & Kool cards and all three of my cards fit into that category.

(click to enlarge)

     

The flower you see on these cards was a new technique for me.  It is simply cardstock punched out, balled up into my hand, then smoothed out (just a tad). 

• I piled up the punched out pieces adhering each layer to the next and my flower began to bloom. 
• The top two layers are secured with a Chocolate Chip corduroy button and is perched atop two Stampin' Dimensionals.

Stampin' Supplies 

Stamps:  Circle Circus (115778), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)  Paper:  Kraft (102125), Melon Mambo (115320), Bermuda Bay (115317), Chocolate Chip (102128)  Ink:  Chocolate Chip (100908) Accessories: Chocolate Chip corduroy buttons (114339), Bermuda Bay 5/8" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115610)  Tools:  Scallop Circle Punch (109043), 1 3/8" Circle Punch (104401), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (104403), 1" Circle Punch (109046), 3/4" Circle Punch (107217), Word Window Punch (105090)

 

 

Rich Razzleberry

Rich Razzleberry leads off day one of the Parade of In Colors. 

"Vivid, warm, and expressive, this exquisitely juicy color is purely elegant.  It's perfect for a dazzling background, foreground, or accent color!"

~ Quote taken from the July 2009 Stampin' Success

Today I want to share with you a card made using the Rich Razzleberry color.

This card uses the Sweet Stems and Dreams du Jour (sentiment) stamp sets.  I wanted to keep the card simple while allowing it to show off the richness of the Razzleberry ink. 

The card base is Rich Razzleberry and you'll also see the beautiful new polka-dot grosgrain ribbon (available July 1).  Stay tuned:  I'll be posting information on how you can join my In Color Club on June 30.  Get all of the new In Colors for a fraction of the total retail value.

I also wanted to share with you today a color comparison.

All colors are mounted on a piece of Rich Razzleberry textured cardstock (stamp image is from the new Circle Circus stamp set - avail Jul 1).  Colors from left to right are as follows:  Rich Razzleberry, Bravo Burgundy, Elegant Eggplant & Perfect Plum. 

This color swatch is a fantastic tool and shows you just how rich the new In Color  is.  It also allows you to compare it to similar current Stampin' Up! colors.

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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 **

Come back tomorrow to see Soft Suede marching in perfect form! 

Stampin' Supplies
Stamps:  Sweet Stems (113726), Dreams du Jour (11624)
Paper:  Rich Razzleberry Textured 8 1/2" x 11", (115719 - avail Jul 1 in an asstd pack), Whisper White (100730)
Ink:  Rich Razzleberry Ink Pad (115658 - avail July 1), Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Write Marker (116329 - avail Jul 1 in an asstd pack)
Accessories:  Silver Brads (104336), Rich Razzleberry 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (115613 - 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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• Country Living Cookout Kit
  

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Circle of Kindness (Blog Candy)

Doesn't this card just scream happy? 

I'm sending it to someone who deserves a little treat.  This person has always been so kind and I wanted to extend the circle of kindness - a little pay it forward if you will.  Could it be you? 

This card uses 3 of the new colors and they are Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, & Rich Razzleberry (see all colors below).  I am also showing off the new Circle Circus stamp set and In Color polka-dot grosgrain ribbon.

I, for one, am IN love with the new In Colors by Stampin' Up!  But so far, my favorite has to be Crushed Curry.  FYI:  All colors are available for purchase beginning July 1, 2009.  The full 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog will be ready for your browsing pleasure on July 1 as well.

Pre-Order your own copy today through me for only $9.00 including priority shipping.  Contact Me to pre-order yours today.  As soon as it reaches me, I'll mail it directly to you!

Just for fun - I am offering some more Basic Grey BLOG CANDY.  I've gotta make room for my new Stampin' Up! goodies.  Check out yesterday's offering too - you can win more than one time!

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

HOW do you win?
Answer this question:  If you could own only 2 of the new In Colors, which 2 would it be?


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

CURRENT STAMPIN' UP! PROMOTIONS

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

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Beep-Bop-Boop!!

Isn't this color combination fun?

What you are witnessing are 3 of the brand new Stampin' Up! In Colors.  The card base is done in textured Crushed Curry, and the other colors used are Bermuda Bay & Soft Suede.

This little bot is from the Lots of Bots stamp set and those fun bubble looking images are from the new Circle Circus stamp set.  Both are available for purchase beginning July 1, 2009. 

And what about that polka-dot ribbon?  It is the new Stampin' Up! grosgrain that will be out soon!  It comes in all of the new In Colors.  You are sure getting an eyeful of sneak peeks all wrapped up in one card! 

I have made three birthday cards for my husband and this is #3.  I think this one is the winner!  He's a total geek and I think the bot really fits his style. 

And now on to more color combos using the new In Colors.  Print this handy reference tool and use it when you get your new In Colors.  You'll notice that some of the current colors are here as well - so no need to wait ... you can start creating right now!

 

New In Colors

On this fun card I used several soon-to-be-released products:  Melon Mambo & Bermuda Bay Cardstock, Melon Mambo Ink, Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Paper, & Melon Mambo 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon.

Look at all the pretty new In Colors (click to enlarge)

Did you know?  This year Stampin' Up! is also releasing these colors in marker form too!  This is the first time that the Stampin' Write Markers have been available in the In Colors.  Very exciting!!

These items (and many more) will be in the 2009-2010 Idea Book & Catalog. 

Want your own catalog?  Contact Me to pre-order it today.  Only $9.00 including priority shipping.  It is truly breath-taking. 

Well, I'm off to enjoy my copy - you see, as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, we get some awesome benefits.

Join my team today - and you too can get in on the sneak peeks.  You can even build your starter kit using some of the new product.  Ask me how!