Kween Bee Kreations

Melon Mambo Thank You

I don't have a lot to say today ... feeling a bit sad lately...

But, I did want to share with you a special thank you card I made.  I CASE'd this idea from Corie, over at Creations by Corie.

Thanks for the inspiration!  It was a fun card to create.

 

 

 

Pretty Pink Thank You

I pulled some thank you cards together over the weekend.  Several of these went out in the mail yesterday to so many thoughtful friends & family across the miles.

Thank you for all of your support as of late while my family deals with my Mom's passing.

I wanted to share with you the poem we chose for the inside of her memorial.  People have commented that it sounds just like "her" and have even asked if she wrote it herself.

Afterglow

I'd like the memory of me
To be a happy one.
I 'd like to leave an afterglow
Of smiles when life is done.
I'd like to leave an echo
Whispering softly down the ways,
Of happy times and laughing times
And bright and sunny days
I'd like to tears of those who grieve
To dry before the sun,
Of happy memories that I leave
When life is done

Miss you deeply, Mom - every single day. 

Team Paint the Town Pink will walk, run & skip in your honor again this year at Race for the Cure.  

Pals Paper Arts (PPA14)

Pals Paper Arts challenge #14 is close to my heart. 

This week we'll be "In the Pink" in honor of breast cancer awareness month.  For me, this challenge is dedicated to my Mom who is battling metastatic breast cancer.

Come Play @ PPA:

• Create using the color Pink.  Any pink will do!
  
• Upload your creation to Pals Paper Arts by Tuesday, November 3 (Noon CST)
• If you upload to an online gallery, enter PPA14 in the keyword section
• Win a Pink Prize Package valued at over $100!!

This card set was created using the Ribbon of Hope and Hope Happens stamp sets.  

The silver skinny tin houses all 4 cards and coordinating envelopes perfectly.  I used the whisper white note cards and envelopes for my card set.  They are a bit smaller than the average card - sized at 5" x 3 1/2" folded.

Scroll down to see my other pink creations from this week.  

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Pink Treats

Using Stampin' Up!'s Two Tags Bigz Die and the Petals-a-Plenty embossing folder, I made these easy treat holders.

Each Pretty in Pink and Regal Rose tag holds a piece of gum.  A simple and sweet treat to pass out in honor of breast cancer awareness month.

My posts may be shorter than normal this week, but my message powerful. 

THINK PINK and help find a cure for breast cancer.

Get the Love Me designer series paper I used to wrap my sticks of gum for only $3.99!!  Found in my online store, in the clearance rack.

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• Save 10% on Pink Products
  
• Digital + Starter Kit
• Sweet Rewards
• Deals of the Week
  
• Clearance Rack

Pals Paper Arts (PPA12)

Pals Paper Arts kicks off it's 12th challenge today! 

Come Play @ PPA:

• Create using the sketch shown below
  
• Upload your creation to Pals Paper Arts by Tuesday, October 20 (Noon CST)
• If you upload to an online gallery, enter PPA12 in the keyword section
• Most importantly ... come play with us!

Our sketches are designed by a very talented stamper named Margaret Moody.

I've had a card idea rolling around in my head for about a week now.  This sketch provided the perfect layout for execution.

Using the Petals-a-Plenty embossing folder, I created my two panels on the front of this card.  Dazzling Diamonds glitter was applied to each flowers center - but it's hard to see in the photo (click to enlarge).

The Pretty in Pink ribbon is now retired, but it was the perfect finishing touch for this card, so I just HAD to use it.

Did you know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month?

Create awareness by:

• Going Passionately Pink for the Cure
  
• Race for the Cure
  
• Join the Gal to Gal Virtual Walk
• Buy a Pink Ribbon bagel from Panera Bread
• Join the Circle of Promise
• Donate to the Pink Ribbon Project
  
• Save Lids to Save Lives
  

The list goes on and on ...

I wear PINK for my Mom.  How about you?

Stampin' Supplies

Stamps:  Ribbon of Hope (115552), Hope Happens (113722) Paper:  Pretty in Pink (100459), Whisper White (100730)  Ink:  Pretty in Pink (101301)  Accessories:   Flirty Ribbon(retired), Flower Assortment Designer Brads (112583), Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (102023), Heat & Stick Powder (100625)  Tools:   Heat Tool (100005), Petals-a-Plenty Textured Impressions Folder (116824)

Pretty in P{ink}

One thing I love about this card is that it uses two different pinks.  I don't get many opportunities to use pink given that I live in a house full of the male species. 

I used Pretty in Pink from the Soft Subtles color family and Melon Mambo from the new In Color collection.  Personally, I own all of the Stampin' Up! Classic stamp pads from each color family (including the new In Colors).

Having access to the different color families makes card making a breeze.  While it can be quite an expense to buy them all at once, you can start your collection slowly by purchasing one color family at a time.

Why not try my Got Ink Mystery Hostess program and start stocking your craft room with Stampin' Up!'s fabulous inks?  Don't miss the bonus offer listed below!

For only $66.97 you can get a full color family of classic ink pads and the possibility to earn the following:

• Free color caddy OR $55.00 in Stampin' Up! product of your choosing AND
• Exclusive Hostess Stamp Sets:  3 level I OR 2 level I and 1 level II OR 1 level I and 1 level III (Hostess Stamp Set Choices) AND
  
• 1 item from the Holiday Mini Catalog for only $10.00.

Check out my Mystery Hostess Program for more details!

BONUS:  Purchase a spot by September 13, 2009 and your name will be entered twice for the Mystery Hostess benefits!

"Got Ink?" offer ends September 28, 2009

with any questions, I'll be standing by ready to reply.

Stampin' Supplies

Stamps:  Extreme Elements (115181), Ribbon of Hope (115552)  Paper:    Pretty in Pink (100459)  Ink:  Melon Mambo (115656), Pretty in Pink (101301) Accessories:  Melon Mambo polka dot grosgrain ribbon (115611), Dazzling Diamonds Glitter (102023)

Happy Hope

Played around with Mojo Monday's sketch #94 last night.

My Mom is going through too much lately and I wanted to make her a bright and happy card. 

You can follow a bit of her story by visiting these links:

Power of Pink
Enjoy the Show
Thank You from My Mom

This card was created using a few new Stampin' Up! goodies, from the 2009 - 2010 Idea Book & Catalog. 

I started out with the Kaleidoscope designer series paper and used my DSP chart to help me figure out the coordinating colors.

Two different stamp sets were used - Hope Happens (which carried over from the last catalog) and Ribbon of Hope. 

This ribbon stamp is great because you can make it whatever color you want to support the cause that is important to you.  More importantly, it's only $7.95!!

I'm off now to enjoy the last day of the weekend.  Hope you are all having a great one and I'll be back tomorrow with more Kreations using my new goodies!!

Did you check out the Ribbon and DSP samplers yesterday?

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• In Color Share (almost full!)
  
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• $85.00 Mini Starter Kit
• Free items with $199 Starter Kit
• Country Living Cookout Kit

Stampin' Supplies 
Stamps:  Ribbon of Hope (115552), Hope Happens (113722) Paper:  Pixie Pink (105121), Tempting Turquoise (102067), Whisper White (100730), Pumpkin Pie (105117), Kaleidoscope DSP (115680)  Ink:  Pixie Pink Stampin' Write Marker (105112), Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Marker (105115) Accessories:  Ice Circle Rhinestone Brad (109111) Tools:  Spiral Punch (108341), Paper Piercing Tool (116631)