Acorny Thank You Class!

Hi There! Just wanted to share one of the cards that We'll be making in my upcoming Acorny Thank you class!  I think this stamp set is so cute!  This card was so easy to make.. you can do it!

I used Soft Suede cardstock and the Woodgrain embossing folder for the background.  Then, I added a few strips of the new Into the Woods Designer Series Paper, a paper dollie, and a couple of acorns using the Acorny Thank You stamp set, the Acorn Builder Punch and gold glitter paper.  The thanks is one of the Natural Expression Elements from the Annual Catalog.

Here are the details of the class!

Acorny Thank you Class!
Saturday, September 19, 2015
Loft Art Center
313 Mill Street
Occoquan, VA
6pm

We'll make 4 cards and a card holder using the Acorny Thank you Stamp Set and the matching Acorn Builder Punch.  

Class is $35 and includes both the stamp set and punch! 

Please RSVP by September 8 so your goodies will arrive in time for class!

Tin of Cards Class!

Tin of Cards Class!

Card Organizer Tin + 16 Cards

Who says organization has to be boring? This fun printed tin gives you plenty of room to store the cards that you make in this kit, plus room for more. Kit includes instructions and all supplies for card bases and accents for 16 cards, 4 each of 4 designs. I'll provide everything else you need (even adhesive!) Just come to class! Bring a friend!

Card Organizer Tin + 16 Cards Class

Loft Gallery
313 Mill St, Occoquan, VA 22125

Saturday, August 29, 2015

6pm

$40

 RSVP by August 18

Space is limited!

Christmas Crop!!! December 6, 2014

Join me for a Christmas Crop!

Come and finish up (or start, lol) all of your Holiday Crafts!

Saturday, December 6, 2014

12:30-11:30pm

Westridge Swim & Racquet Club

12764 Quarterhouse Lane

Woodbridge, VA  22192

$50

Come and Stamp, Scrapbook, or create any project you'd like!

Enjoy 11 hrs of uninterrupted crafting time!

Plenty of table space with free wifi

Goody bag filled with Stampin' Up! Goodies for each attendee

NEW this crop!
  *** Crafting Project Runway Contest***

Samples, Shopping, Use of my Punches, Stamp sets, Big Shots, Inks, Tools and Accessories!

Fun Atmosphere!

2 meals (lunch & dinner) included!

Coffee, sodas, tea and snacks throughout the day!

RSVP with payment by November 19 and pay only $45!

We'll be offering 2 optional classes at the crop details coming soon!

RSVP today!

Crop Registration

Registration on or before 11/19 $45.00 USD Registration after 11/20 $50.00 USD

 

Playing with Stampin' Up! Blendabilities for the Freshly Made Sketch Challenge!

Happy Monday! 

I played along with the Freshly Made Sketch Challenge and wanted to share my entry before the challenge closes in like 2 hours!!!  I finally got to play with my Blendabilities... and I love them!  Can't wait to get them all!  

Here's the sketch...

And here's my take on it ...

All Stampin' Up! products:

Stamp: Vivid Vases

Ink: Momento Ink, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzelberry & Old Olive Blendabitilites

Cardstock: Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, In Color Designer Series Pack

Big Shot: Chevron Embossing Folder

Click here to purchase any of these items!

Enjoy!!!

Perfect Blend (The Mojo and a Snow Day!)

Hi!

We're having another snow day, and I love it! Perfect for me to catch up on work and to get things ready for the baby (that's due in 4 weeks!)

Speaking of "Perfect"... Today I used the Stampin' Up! Perfect Blend stamp set to play along with the Mojo Monday Sketch challenge. I've had this set for a while and am just getting around to playing with it. I've also had the Simply Pressed Clay (the button) for-eva and am just now using it. I like it and it is easy to use.

We'll be playing with it at my stamp clubs this week. Actually, this is one of the cards we'll make.

Here's the sketch...

I really like how this one turned out!  What are your thoughts? 

 Of course, I used all Stampin' Up! supplies and they can all be purchased in my online store by clicking here!

Paper: Fresh Prints DSP, Real Red, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Crumb Cake

Ink:  Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Crumb Cake re-inker

Big Shot: Starburst Framelits Die

Ribbon: Coastal Cabana ruffled ribbon, Whisper White twine

Accessories: Simply Pressed Clay, Simply Pressed Molds 

Have a great day!

Love,

Keisha

Stampin' Up! Cyber Monday Special Today, Dec. 2 Only!

Hi!  Happy Cyber Monday! Of course, Stampin' Up! is participating!  Woot Woot!  Below are the deals!

I'm also offering FREE SHIPPING for Today Only.  In order to get Free Shipping, please email me your order along with payment instructions.  Remember the Holiday Sale?  Click here for a list of what's on sale!  Today is also the last day of the sale... so... you should just take advantage of both the sales and order today!  Don't miss out!

Shop here for all Stampin' Up! products!

Stampin' Up! Embossed Christmas Star!

Hi!  Tonight I wanted to share a quick card with you.  I love how this one turned out!  Midnight Muse and Silver really compliment one another.  I embossed the Christmas Star stamp, then scored it to give it some dimension.  I used Stampin' Dimensionals to raise it off the paper.  Isn't the Pretty Printed Embossing Folder used for the background beautiful?

All Products Stampin' Up! 

Stamps: Christmas Star  and Greetings of the Season (yes, it's still available)

Cardstock:  Midnight Muse

Ink:  Versamark, Silver Embossing Powder

Big Shot:  Pretty Print Textured Embossing Folder

Tools:  Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Stampin' Dimensionals

All of these items can be purchased in my online Stampin' Up! Store.  Just click here to go straight there.  

I've got lots more to share with you!  Be sure to keep checking the blog. 

Love,

Keisha

Loving the Expressions Thinlits Dies... Thankful!

Hi!  Today I was able to go to my Stampin' Up! Team meeting.  These meetings are so inspirational and fun!  One of the things that we all love to do at any Stampin' Up! event is swap.  We usually just make a ton of one card design and swap them out with each other.  That way, we come home with lots of different samples to share with our own customers and friends.  Here's the swap that I designed.  It was pretty simple, but of course, all of my cards are!  Did you realize?  There is not any stamping on it!

  I simply used crumb cake card stock, Soho Subway Designer Series Paper, the Woodgrain embossing folder, Victoria Ribbon, Very Vintage Designer Buttons, Linen thread and of course the Expressions Thinlits Dies cut out of Cajun Craze cardstock (my favorite fall color!)

All of these items can be found in my online store... just click here!

Wouldn't you like to join my team?  Right now you can join for only $25!  You'll be able to attend all of these fun stamping events with me!  Click here for more details!  There's only 2 more days to join for this once in a lifetime price! Email me with any questions!

Creative Escape 1-day Retreat!

Creative Escape 1-day Retreat

Saturday, September 28, 2013

12:30-11:30pm

Westridge Swim & Racquet Club
12764 Quarterhouse Lane
Woodbridge, VA  22192

Time for some "You Time" with Friends, Old and New!

Come and Stamp, Scrapbook, or create any project you'd like!

Enjoy 11 hrs of uninterrupted crafting time!

Plenty of table space with free wifi

Goody bag filled with Stampin' Up! Goodies for each attendee

Little gifts made especially for you throughout the day

Samples, Shopping, Use of my Punches, stamp sets, Big Shot, inks, tools and accessories!

Optional classes & Free Make-n-takes 

Fun Atmosphere with games and prizes to keep you motivated! 

2 meals (lunch and dinner) included!

Coffee, sodas, tea and snacks throughout the day!

RSVP with payment by August 31 and only pay $45 

After August 31, the fee is $50 so RSVP today, right below!
(You can use your credit card even if you don't have PayPal!)

Email me at kahsmith4@gmail.com or call (336) 337-5204 with any questions!  Hope to see you there!
Love,
Keisha

Crop registration

Crop registration prior to Sept. 1 $45.00 USD Crop registration after Sept. 1 $50.00 USD

Sweater Weather Paper and the Freshly Made Sketch Challenge

Hi!
I know it's been a while since I've posted, but I'm back now!!!

Tonight I decided to play along with the Freshly Made Sketch Challenge. They are celebrating their 100th sketch this week.  Congratulations!

 Here's the sketch...
And here's my take on it....

I really love this Designer Series Paper.... It's called Sweater Weather and It's in the Holiday Catalog.  (132184)... Isn't the name cozy???  I can't wait for fall!

I used the stamp set, Chalk Talk along with Sahara Sand and Chocolate Chip Paper.  I stamped the sentiment in Chocolate Chip ink , punched it out with the extra-large oval punch. I added some of the new Burlap Ribbon from the Holiday Catalog and tied it with linen thread.  Last, I placed 3 mini brads on the top right side.  All items used are current Stampin' Up! products and can be purchased through my online store by clicking here!

Enjoy!

Keisha

Quatrefancy Specialty DSP Summer Wreath Class

This was one of the most fun projects that I've made lately.  It really took no time at all!  I've been seeing these clothespin wreaths all over Pinterest and just needed to sit down and make one for myself.  So I did...and you know it... I'm offering it as a class!

Saturday, June 29, 2013

2pm

12564 Kempston Lane

Woodbridge, VA

Class Fee: $20 

(includes 1/2 of a pack of the Quatrefancy Specialty DSP)

You'll have plenty left over too!

RSVP by Monday, June 24 to simplyalon@yahoo.com

I used the Morning Post Alphabet stamp set (132042 wood, 126592 clear), Quatrefancy Specialty DSP (130141), 1 3/4" scallop punch (119854), 1 1/4" scallop punch (119856) and mini brads (122941)

clothespins and a wreath

Can't make the class, but wanna make the project?  You can order all the supplies by clicking here!  

Enjoy!

Keisha

Buy One Get One Free Sale... This Saturday (6/8) and Sunday (6/9)!

Hi There!

I've been busy preparing for my 

Annual Buy One Get One Free Sale!

(This is only a sneak peak of the product!)

Saturday, June 8, 2013  2-5pm

and 

Sunday, June 9, 2013 4-6pm

      Shop from all of my collector's items, and retired product, and every dollar that you spend in my "store" you will get for FREE out of the new           catalog!!!

YOU GET BRAND NEW FOR FREE from the New Catalog!

First come, FIRST serve basis!

Cost: $10.00 includes 4 make n takes featuring new products and colors!

Bring a friend who has never stamped with me before and get a FREE grab bag filled with goodies!

There will be lots of stamps, papers, ribbons, buttons,

 and MORE!!!

RSVP by June 7, don't miss out!

Earn an Additional $30 in Stampin' Up! Hostess Freebies!

Now thru May 30, there are 2 ways to earn an additional $30 in Stampin' Up! products for FREE!

1.  Host a $350 party or place a $350 order – earn $80 in Hostess goodies instead of $50!

• Host a $350 party and earn an additional $30 in Stampin’ Up! hostess freebies!
  • Remember: you can have a party anywhere in the US.  Just contact me for a HOSTESS CODE, then invite your friends to place an online order that will be shipped directly to them.
  • You’ll received the hostess Stampin’ Up! Rewards based on their total orders and yours too.
  • Contact me to get your very own HOSTESS CODE today!
• Place an order of $350 or more and earn an additional $30 in Stampin’ Up! Rewards (that's $80.00 rewards on a $350 Workshop)!

2.  Purchase the Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit and receive $30 more for you to choose in Stampin’ Up! merchandise for a total of $155, still for only $99.00!  Additional benefits include:

• 30% off your first Stampin' Up! purchase (made within 45 days of purchasing the kit)
• Ordering from the 2013-2014 catalog early.
• Enjoying a 20% discount on your future Stampin’ Up! purchases

Sounds great huh? Need more info…contact me here.

All Dolled Up! New Stampin' Up! card kit!

Stampin’ Up! Dolled Up Kit!

Stampin’ Up! just released this new fantastic card kit!!   Everything is here for you to make these beautiful cards. I think it's adorable!  Pick up one for yourself or give one to a friend or family member.... think Mother's Day!

 You can order this in my online store... click here. or you can add this on to a workshop order.

We’re excited to introduce our second Submit a Project kit–the Dolled-Up Birthday Kit–voted on by you via our Facebook page. This gorgeous birthday card was created by Chris Gilmore, a manager from Coshocton, Ohio. Congratulations, Chris!

The Dolled-Up Birthday kit includes the following:

• Dolled-Up Birthday Clear-Mount Stamp (1)
• 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Crumb Cake Cardstock (6 pieces)
• 2″ x 4-1/4″ Very Vanilla Cardstock (6 pieces)
• Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (6)
• Tea Lace Paper Doilies (6)
• Dress Up die-cuts (6)
• Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Spot (1)
• Vanilla 5/8″ Flower Trim (6 pieces)
• Sponge Dauber (1)

Get everything you need to make six cards for only $15.95 (item 133913)!*

Enjoy your day!

Love,

Keisha

Stampin' Ups Pop-Up Posies Designer Kit

I just love the Pop-Up Posies Designer Kit from the Spring Catalog.  I wanted to highlight some of the products from the kit on a simple card.  I combined it with the Designer Series Paper from the Sent with Love Promotion that is currently going on.

 Of course, I had to add one of the flower trim flowers to the center of the paper flowers.  It needed just a little something else...  

Stampin' Up! supplies:

Cardstock:  Island Indigo, Calypso Coral, Sent with Love DSP

Ink:  Island Indigo

Accessories:  Pop-Up Posies Designer Kit, Flower Trim

Punch:  Dotted Scallop Edge Border

All of these supplies can be purchased in my online store.  

Enjoy!

Keisha

Emboss Resist Technique with Swallowtail

Honestly when I first saw the Swallowtail stamp from the Stampin' Up! spring catalog it wasn't my favorite....until I played with it.  Then, I loved it!  Here's my latest creation with it.

I stamped the image on Whisper White with Versamark and heat embossed it with white embossing powder.  Then I went back over it with sponge daubers inked in Summer Starfruit, Pool Party and Midnight Muse. I adhered it to a piece of Midnight Muse paper, tied some of the Midnight Muse ribbon around it and used Stampin' Dimensionals to pop it on Summer Starfruit paper which had been run through the Big Shot with the Honeycomb embossing folder.  Last, I stamped the sentiment using the Made for You Stamp Set and punched it out with the Word Window punch.  I love how it came out!  My club ladies did too.

You can purchase all of these supplies in my online store... just click here!

Enjoy!
Love,
Keisha

Time for another all day Crop!

Save the Date Now!

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Creative Escape Crop!

Westridge Swim and Racquet Clubhouse

12764 Quarterhorse Lane 

Woodbridge, Virginia 22192

Time:  12:30pm - 11:30pm

Cost:  $45

($40 if you RSVP with payment by April 1)

Bring your own projects to work on, or choose from the many samples we will have plus 2 optional classes that you can take while you are there.
(optional classes will be announced after April 1)


Get away for a day of crafting, bonding and relaxing.  Whether you prefer to spend your time stamping, scrapbooking, sewing or any other creative pursuit, you will love what I'll have in store for you!

• Plenty of table space with free wifi

• Goody bag filled with Stampin' Up! Goodies

• Little gifts made especially for you throughout the day

• Plenty of samples to copy

• Shopping

• Punch station, tons of stamp sets, Big Shot station, ink station, all of the tools and accessories, and more!

• Optional classes

• Make-n-takes  

• Fun Atmosphere with games and prizes to keep you motivated!  

    2 meals (lunch and dinner)  included!

  Coffee, sodas, tea and snacks throughout the day!

RSVP with payment by April 1 and only pay $40

After April 1, the fee is $45 so RSVP today!
Please use the Paypal button below.  Thanks!

Crop Options

Crop registration before April 1 $40.00 USD Crop registration after April 1 $45.00 USD