Kween Bee Kreations

Top Note Tags

These custom tags were LOADS of fun to make!!  Especially because I was making them for special members of my family.  These were created for my brother, sister-in-law, nephews, and niece (who's due in January).

I used my Top Note die along with some Stampin' Up! punches and a few Cuttlebug embossing folders to create each tag.  I am very happy with the way these turned out - especially considering I made them all last night in less than 2 hours (along with 4 more that I haven't photographed yet). 

Did you see the Love You Much Bundle?  More details in yesterday's post as well.

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Notes of Thanks

Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.  ~William Arthur Ward

My husband and I are hosting Thanksgiving in our home this Thursday.  We will be joined by immediate family to enjoy a catered traditional turkey dinner.  I am looking forward to a delicious meal and spending time with the most important people in my life.

I want to set the table in a way that allows us to sit down as a group.  I chose to go with a gold, brown & green theme instead of traditional autumn colors (orange, brown, etc...). 

I bought a really pretty candle holder to hold gold beaded candles, some sparkly pine cones,  this gold & green wreath and doorknob bell.  I plan to use a ivory tablecloth and scatter the pine cones about the table. 

   

I drew my inspiration for the Top Note Thank You favors from these home decor items.  On each glass plate, I'll place a favor as a note of thanks for my family.  Inside is a yummy Ghiradelli chocolate square.  I bought a bag that had three different flavors for variety because everyone has different tastes, right?

The Top Note die from Stampin' Up! is so versatile.  Not only can you make cute favors like these, but you can also make treat bag toppers, or even decorate cards.  Take a look at the Splitcoast Gallery (keyword Top Note) to get even more creative ideas.

Check out the Big Shot Brochure for more details on the Top Note (and other) die.  The Top Note die is one of many exclusive Stampin' Up! dies. 

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NOTE:  Come back tomorrow for the Holiday Extravaganza Sale!! 

Bella Boxy Bag

Today's Kreation is a little gift box and coordinating card.  You may recognize the card as it is one I made previously, however, I thought it went perfectly with this little gift box. 

I used the template for a "boxy bag" (found on Jody's blog) but customized it for my needs by enlarging it just a bit.  Her little boxy bags are so adorable and perfect for the upcoming holidays - both Halloween and Christmas.

The base of the box is textured Riding Hood Red, covered in some Bella Rose DSP and a strip of Baja Breeze cardstock (to help tie the box and card together). 

What do you think?  Is the box and card a good match ... ?

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Wish List

Today's Kreation was made for the Featured Stamper challenge over at SCS.  I chose to CASE (copy and share for everyone) this card by Kim. 

The layout caught my eye and I especially love how she secured the sentiment with ribbon.




The base of the card is a piece of 5" x 5" of Riding Hood Red card stock.  On top of that, I layered textured Pink Pirouette and a bold floral print from the Bella Rose designer series paper collection.  Sneak a peek at the entire Bella Rose collection, here. 

The piece of textured Pink Pirouette beneath my stamped image is embossed using my Cuttlebug.  It is also paper pierced around the edges (if you look really close, you'll notice the DSP is also paper pierced). 

To finish the card, I "smudged" some Kiwi Kiss ink along the sentiment and popped it out using the small oval punch.  There are two rhinestone brads securing the twill tape from the Ice collection. 

Get Ready:  Print a blank wish list ... 'cuz there's only ONE more day before the Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalog is available to view online (catalog should be up and running around 1:00 pm CST - August 11). 

If you would like to own a hard copy of the catalog, you can purchase one through me for only $9.95 (FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING).  This is not only a catalog from which to purchase Stampin' Up! products, but also a great idea book.

Beginning tomorrow at 1:00 pm (CST) place your order from the new catalog through me.

I will be available via e-mail to answer any questions or to place your order.  Feel free to Contact Me and I'll respond promptly. 

Join Me:  You are invited to join me right here at Kween Bee Kreations, Monday August 11 – between 5:30 pm and 10:30 pm (central standard time) for a Virtual Catalog Release Party.  I’ll be standing by my e-mail and phone to answer any questions and of course take any orders.  I can't wait to place my first order from the new catalog and think you'll feel the same once you see what's inside!

Feel free to share my blog with friends & family that may be interested in joining the party.

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4 more days before you can order through me from the

Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalog!!!

See the end of this (long) post to view my Kreation for the day.

 

New Recruit Incentive: August 11-October 11, 2008

Join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator with the standard $199 Starter Kit and choose one stamp set listed below for free.  This is in addition to the starter kit contents (I will update the starter kit information as soon as I obtain it).

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

FOR A LIMITED TIME  ONLY:   August 11 - October 11, 2008

You can now join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator using one of three available "mini starter kits". 

See the $99 Starter Kit Promotion for more details. 

This is a GREAT deal for those of you who already own  stamping, scrapbooking, or home decor products.  BONUS:  With your first Stampin' Up! order as a demonstrator, you will receive 30% OFF.  Use this in conjunction with the current Stampin' Up! promotions. 

Now is THE BEST time to join Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator.  If you love to stamp, scrapbook, or create beautiful home décor… what do you have to lose?? 

Contact Me with any questions you may have.

Never Before Seen Promotion:  August 11 - September 30, 2008
(Flyer listed in left sidebar as well)

Get never-before-seen savings on brand-new stamp sets: 15% OFF select new, die-cut stamp sets from the Fall-Winter 2008 Idea Book & Catalog.

Item Code	Page #	Description	Regular Price	15% off Price
111690	32	Snow Swirled	$24.95	$21.21
111586	55	It's a Stretch	$23.95	$20.36
111544	81	Putt Putt	$24.95	$21.21
111626	91	Eastern Blooms	$21.95	$18.66
111672	98	Pocket Silhouettes	$18.95	$16.11
111710	101	Upsy Daisy	$18.95	$16.11
111556	109	Under the Stars	$29.95	$25.46
111644	145	Heard from the Heart	$22.95	$19.51
111570	157	Contempo Alphabet	$40.95	$34.81
109381	23	Felicidades Siempre*	$17.95	$15.26

*From Celebrando Creatividad (Stampin' Up!'s New Spanish Publication)

 

This Kreation was made to simply honor the current In Colors, before the NEW In Colors go into effect August 11th.  I used Purely Pomegranate for my card base, and a bit of scalloped River Rock peeks out from beneath a wide strip of Groovy Guava. 

I used two new stamp sets - the hearts come from the "Seasonal Icons" set (Hostess Level III set) and the sentiment is from the "Dreams du Jour" set.  Both stamp sets to be released with the new Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalog.

I hope you are as excited as I am for the new releases!  Stay tuned for more information as August 11 approaches.

Congrats!

A few fellow demonstrators have recently been promoted to Senior Associate.  I want to say Congratulations! and Keep Dreaming! to them as they move towards even higher goals. 

Being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator is rewarding and especially fun.  There are so many benefits to being a demonstrator... if you are interested in more information, please visit this page. 

My first Kreation for today's post was made for my "virtual friend" Kim (Kim's Korner).  Although, I have never met Kim in real life, I feel as though I know her through our blogs and e-mail's.  

Please stop by her blog and leave her a comment congratulating her the title of Senior Associate.  

I used Baja Breeze for the base, Pink Pirouette for the bottom scalloped panel, and a piece of Holiday Happenings DSP on top.  The stamps used are from the "Dreams du Jour" collection. 

My second Kreation for today's post was made to honor another fellow demonstrator, named Erica.  I wish her the best in pursuing her career with Stampin' Up!

I made the second card using the SCS color challenge (CC175).  

I started this card with a base of Wild Wasabi, on top of that layered a piece of So Saffron card stock.  The So Saffron took a ride through the Cuttlebug in the Swiss Dots embossing folder. 

Under the embossed layer is a piece of "Spring Fling" Designer Series Paper that got the scallop edge treatment.  The scallop punch will be released with the new Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalog on August 11th. 

I tried a new ribbon tying technique, using a bit of So Saffron narrow grosgrain ribbon.  You too can "tie" a ribbon like this - just visit the My Paper Creations blog for a tutorial.  Super easy and a pretty end result. 

The flower stamp from the "Seasonal Icons" collection was inked in Almost Amethyst and punched out using a 1" circle punch.  The images were then mounted to a 1 1/4" circle and finally to a half scallop in Wild Wasabi.  The final touch is a sentiment from the Holiday Happenings Rub-on collection (Upcoming Hostess Level III set). 

Thanks for Buzzing By! 
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Happy Bee-Day!!

Today's Kreation is titled "Happy Bee-Day" and was made for those of you who have already joined the Kween Bee Kreations Bee-Day Klub. 

A GREAT BIG thank you for subscribing to my blog, I am thrilled that I get to share a 10% discount with you (see Klub details for more information).  Be sure to reply to my Bee-Day Klub email to get your coupon code. 

Reminder for the current Stampin' Up! Promo: 

Hodgepodge Hardware (HH) Discount.  Valid dates on this promotion are July 1 – August 10 (or while supplies last).  **There is no minimum purchase requirement to receive the 25% discount. 

Click the photo (see left sidebar) of the Hodgepodge Hardware listed under Kurrent Promotions for more details.

DETAILS:

Item #	Page #	Description	Regular Price	Limited Time 25% OFF Discount
105532	188	Aged Copper	$27.95	$20.96
105531	188	Antique Brass	$27.95	$20.96
105515	188	Pewter	$27.95	$20.96

 

**Pieces shown at 50% of actual size

Each Hodgepodge Hardware kit contains an assortment of shaped clips, label holders, ribbon charms, buckles, fasteners, and photo anchors you can use on cards, scrapbook pages, and handmade books.  Included in each HH kit are approximately 138 pieces of hardware, plus 100 matching brads.

ACT NOW:  The Hodgepodge Hardware in Antique Finish, Aged Copper and Pewter will retire with the release of the Fall/Winter 2008 Stampin' Up! Idea Book & Catalog.  So, if you are a fan... I highly suggest you stock up now (especially considering the 25% OFF discount).

Place your order through Kween Bee Kreations today. 

One Word Wonder - Card Set

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My intention last night was to sit down and make a simple Kwik & Kool set of cards for the Ways to Use It challenge (WT174).  This challenge was to use anything mini… could be mini brads, mini stamps, mini albums…

Good intentions can get interrupted.  And last night mine were by some bad storms, leaving me running back and forth between stamping and the news channel.  Luckily, the storms were nothing more than some high winds and heavy rain.  I thought there was a tornado looming…

This set of cards was Kreated using the soon to be released stamp set called “Seasonal Icons”.  The stamp set will be part of a bundle called “Holiday Happenings Bundle”.

The bundle will include the following: 

• Seasonal Icons stamps (set of 4) 
  *** REMEMBER all new stamp sets will be die cut!!
  
• Holiday Happenings Designer Series Paper (DSP)
  • 12x12, 9 sheets, 3 each in 3 designs
  • (check out my sneak peek page to see the prints)
• Seasonal Sayings Rub-On’s
  • 2 sheets, 1 each in Chocolate Chip and Whisper White

This bundle can only be earned by being a hostess.  Check out my Hostess Benefits page to see how you can qualify to get the “Holiday Happenings Bundle”.  It will be released with the Fall/Winter Idea Book & Catalog on August 11^th.  Yeah for the new catalog!!

So, get ready to “play hostess” and start earning exclusive Stampin’ Up! products.

(Click images to enlarge - Photos also found in my Kreations Gallery)

"One Word Wonder" Card Set Recipe:  I Started with Stampin’ Up! notecards, size 3 1/5 x 5 for the card base.  Each stamp was centered using the Stamp-a-ma-jig (a necessity for proper alignment - tutorial found here).  The sentiments and other Chocolate Chip graphics are “Seasonal Sayings Rub-On’s”.  I wanted to use simple one word sentiments that were in all capital letters.

I coordinated the new In Color cardstock with the new In Color classic ink pads.  The colors used are:  Pacific Point, Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango, and Riding Hood Red.  The main panel is popped up on Stampin' Dimensionals and a mini rhinestone is added to each card for a bit of bling.

These look so much bolder in person (the  photos do not do them justice), I love the new In Colors (get a sneak peek of all colors by clicking here).