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

 

Stamp Cafe is Tuesday!

Hi!  I know, I haven't posted in a month... And I was doing so well!  Oh well, I'll try to do better. Just wanted to quickly post about Stamp Cafe which is this Tuesday at 6:30pm at my house.  Here's a sneak peak of what we'll be making...

Remember, we'll make 6 cards for $15 or for FREE with a min. $25 purchase 

or

you can make 3 (12x12) scrapbook pages for $15 or for FREE with a min. $25 purchase

or 

you can take both classes for $30 or for FREE with a min. $50 purchase!

The choice is yours... remember that if you bring a friend (who has never stamped with me before) you get to make a 2nd set of cards for FREE!

RSVP today!  Hope to see you on Tuesday!

Love,

Keisha

Ho Ho Ho!

Hello!
I have a fun card to share with you tonight.  I know, it's a Christmas one already!  You'll be seeing more and more Christmas cards coming up.  Just get ready for it!  This one is fun and fast to make.  It would be a good one to replicate if you had to make a lot of them.

Here's the card...

All Goodies Stampin' Up!
Stamp Set:  Embellished Events
Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White, Gumball Green
Punches: 2 1/2 in. Circle, 3/4 in circle
Big Shot: Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder
Accessories:  Gumball Greene Dahlia,  Dazzling Details, Sweater trim Gumball Creen
Ink: Real Red

Enjoy!
Love,
Keisha

Embellished Events: Merry Christmas!

Hi There!

It's Wednesday and it has been a busy one for me, but it was filled with all good things!  I wanted to share a card that I made with the stamp set Embellished Events!  It's a great all occasion stamp set with images and words for Birthday, Christmas and Celebrations in general.

I heat embossed both the image and the sentiment just to give it a little pop.  The silver shimmer paper behind the bells really pick up on the silver embossing.  

If you like the ribbon used here, you can get it for FREE if you place a $40 order.  Click here for the details.

All products Stampin' Up!

Stamp set:  Embellished Events

Cardstock:  Raspberry Ripple, Silver Shimmer Paper

Big Shot:  Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Labels Collection Framelits, Apothecary Accents Framelits

Ink:  Versamark, Silver Embossing Powder

Tools:  Heat Tool

Ribbon:  3/8" Satin Ribbon

Accessory:  In-Color Dahlia

Enjoy and don't forget about the blog candy give-a-way.  Details can be found here!

Love,

Keisha

Stampin' Up Papillon Potpourri, Elegant Butterfly Punch and Natural Compostion DSP

Happy Friday!
I wanted to share one of the cards that we made at Stamp Cafe this month.  Each month on the 4th Tuesday of the month, I have Stamp Cafe class here in my studio and we make 6 cards (envelopes included).  The class is $15 or FREE if you place a minimum order of $25.  It's a great class and I'd love for you to join me in August! You can see a list of my events here.

 

For this card I played with the new Natural Composition Designer Series Paper.  Love It!  I thought that the butterflies looked really cute with the flowers in the paper.  I used the colors that are the front cover of the new Stampin' Up! catalog.  Contact me if you don't have your own personal copy of the catalog and I'll get one to you asap.  

All supplies Stampin' Up!:

Stamps: Papillon Potpourri, Made for You

Cardstock:  Natural Composition DSP, Early Espresso, Primrose Petals, Summer Starfruit

Ink: Early Espresso, Primrose Petals, Summer Starfruit

Punch:  Elegant Butterfly Punch

Enjoy!

Keisha

New Stampin' Up! Fancy Fan Folder and a Cool Technique

Hi!
So yesterday we faced the 102 degree heat and had stamp club.   We did a cool technique that I call double embossing.  I plan on posting a video about it tomorrow, hopefully by me saying it here today it will get done!  Basically we embossed twice, first dry embossed, then we heat embossed using the new Stampin' Up! Fancy Fan Embossing Folder (which I just got and love).
Here's the final project! 

All Products Stampin' Up!
Stamp set:  Friendly Phrases
Cardstock:  Primrose Petals, Brushed Silver, Whisper White
Big Shot:  Fancy Fan Embossing Folder
Tools:  Heat Tool, Silver Embossing Powder
Ink:   Versamark, Primrose Petals
Ribbon:  Primrose Petals 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon
Punches:  Large oval, Scallop oval, Decorative label

To order products email me or visit my online store at www.simplyalon.stampinup.net  and click on Shop Now in the right corner under my name.

Enjoy!
Keisha

Hello!

Here are the cards that we will make in my upcoming card class on Feb. 28 at 6:30pm at my house.  The cost is $15 or FREE if you place a minimum of $25 order on the day of the class.  If you bring someone with you to the class who has never stamped with me before, you'll get to make 2 sets of cards.  I intent on having this class (with different cards of course) every 4th Tuesday at my home.  If you're interested in taking it, please RSVP via email by this Sunday. 

Enjoy and Happy Stampin'
Keisha

Be My Valentine

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! 

What a great day to show someone that you love them. 

Here's the other card that I made at my last stamp club.  I loved it!  Super easy too.  I used the new Designer Rosette Die from the Occasions Mini catalog again (gonna be a favorite), I see right now.  At first, I was thinking that there would not be many different ways to use the die, but there are several! 

All Supplies Stampin' Up!: 
Stamps:  P.S. I Love You
Cardstock:  Basic Black, First Edition, Real Red, Red Glimmer Paper, Very Vanilla
Ink:  Basic Black
Punches:  Full Heart Punch, Small Heart punch
Big Shot:  Embossing folder Vintage Wallpaper, Designer Rosette Die

Enjoy time with your Valentines!
Keisha

Hi All! 

I hope you had a great weekend.  We were fighting the stomach bug at my house, but we're on the mend now!  I wanted to share this card which I made for my stamp club.  It was held on this past Saturday and I was unable to attend because I was just not feeling well at all.  I ended up video chatting in on it.  Pretty cool huh?  The ladies are so talented, they really didn't need me anyway!  One of the club members, Donna, took pictures of the cards for me.  Thanks Donna!  She has a beautiful blog, check it out at Creative Lady. 

I've seen this fan on a couple of other peoples blog and wanted to try it out for myself.  It was super easy to make using the new Designer Rosette Die from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  I cut the paper to 3 inches, ran it through the die, folded it (accordion style), used my crop-a-dile to punch a hole at the bottom and ran some ribbon through it.  Love it! 

All Supplies SU!
Stamps: Loving Thoughts (Occasions Mini)
Paper: Pool Party, Naturals Ivory, Everyday Enchantment (Sale-a-Bration catalog)
Ink: Soft Suede
Big Shot Die:  Designer Rosette (Occasions Mini), square lattice embossing folder
Ribbon:  Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack (Sale-a-Bration catalog)
Punch: Scallop Edge Border Punch

Enjoy!

Keisha

Simply Sent

Hello,


Finally, I have some cards to share!  The craft show season is definitely upon us and its been taking all of my time!  Stampin' Up! has a great promotion for the month of October (I know, it's almost over)...but you still have time to participate.  First, if you join Stampin' Up! for $175 you not only get all of the wonderful products found here... for the month of October, you also get a free Big Shot!  If you already have one, no worries, you get an additional $100 in free products!  I can't believe it.  I sure do wish they would have had that promotion when I signed up! 

Also for October, when you buy 2 Simply Sent kits, you get a free coordinating stamp set.  

Buy any two of the following Simply Sent Kits:

Page	Item	Description	Price
192	122375	Simply Sent Great Day	$12.95
193	122377	Simply Sent Everyday Elegance	$11.95
193	122376	Simply Sent Sweet Moments	$13.95

And get a FREE coordinating stamp set:

Page	Item	Description	Price
192	123682	It's Your Day	$8.95
192	124685	Es tu día (Spanish It's Your day)	$8.95
192	124800	C'est ta fête (French It's Your Day)	$8.95
193	123686	Everyday Wishes	$9.95
193	123684	You're Cherished	$8.95
193	124865	Chérissons les anges (French You're Cherished)	$8.95

So, what do you do with a Simply Sent kit?  These kits are great for the beginner stamper.  They are also great for last minute cards and any cards that you need to make a bunch of....like Christmas Cards.  I've been searching different talented Stampin' Up! demos blogs to see samples of how they used the Simply Sent kits. Thanks to Stampin' Pretty, Sandi McIver, Julie Davison, and Inkin out Loud.  It's nice having lots of resources!  I purchased the Everyday Elegance set and made the 3 cards and 1 gift box shown above.  The gift box is perfect for a gift card or cookies, or chocolate to give to a teacher or co-worker.  I really like these cards and box....I may offer it as a class in the future...what do you think?  I bet we could get this done in an hour!

This set came with 8 cards, Labels and even envelopes!  Some of the other sets even come with ribbon.  You have to order by Monday, October 31 in order to get the free stamp sets.  You can email me with your order at simplyalon@yahoo.com or you can order directly through my website at www.simplyalon.stampinup.net  Just hit the Shop Now button under my name.  

Have a great weekend!

Happy Stampin'

Keisha

Let Earth Receive Her King

It's Friday!  Happy Weekend!  I quickly wanted to share the last card that we made at last weekend's Stamp-a-Stack.  We had a great time celebrating World Card-making Day.  

Were you able to stamp last weekend? 

For this card I embossed the background in clear embossing powder using the En Francais background stamp.  Then, I layered the Lace Ribbon Border punch with the Cherry Cobbler and the Early Espresso.  Note:  The 2 1/2" circle punch fits perfectly in the scallop in the Perfect Pennants Big Shot Die

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamp: The Sounding Joy, En Francais
Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Punch: Lace Ribbon Border, 2 1/2 circle
Big Shot Die:  Perfect Pennants
Ink:  Versamark, Cherry Cobbler
Embossing Powder:  Clear
Ribbon:  3/8" Early Espresso Quilted Satan (love it!)
Tool:  Heat Setting Tool, Powder Pals
Dimensionals

Have a great weekend!
Happy Stampin'
Keisha

Inkspirations Challenge #85

Hello,
I hope you all had a relaxing Labor Day weekend.  I sure did!  After traveling every weekend in August, I was so so happy to stay at home!  Spending time with my 2 Henry's is the best!  Tonight I decided to play along with the Inspirations Challenge #85.  This week, they hosted a sketch challenge.

Here's the sketch...






And here's my take...


I just can't get enough of the ruffled ribbon technique (love it!)

All Supplies Stampin' Up!


Stamp Set: Delightful Dozen
Paper: Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Basic Grey, Whisper White, Melon Mambo
Ink: Stamp n Write markers: Old Olive, Melon Mambo, Basic Grey, Pretty in Pink
Punch: 2 1/2'' circle, Lace Ribbon Border
Big Shot Die: Perfect Pennants Die, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder
Ribbon: 5/8" Old Olive Satin
Accessories: Antique Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

Have a great short work week and Happy Stampin'!
Keisha

Stampin Card Keeper Box Class

Hello,

I wanted to share a project that I've been working on for an upcoming class. I'll be offering this class at my house on Sept. 8 and on Sept. 15 at 6:30pm. I personally think it's gorgeous. I used the new Spice Cake Desingers Series Paper and the Stampin' Card Keeper from the new holiday mini catalog. The pictures just don't do it justice, but trust me...the box is beautiful.

We'll also make 2 cards during the class...here's a sneak peak of them...

This class includes....

• The Stampin' Card Box
• Package of the new Spice Cake Designer Series Paper (you keep the whole package)
• Materials to make 2 additional cards, plus envelopes
• All the embellishments to decorate your box
• Fun!

Enjoy!!!
Keisha

Mojo Monday 202

Hi,

Today I want to share a card that I made for the Mojo Monday sketch challenge. The Petite Pennants Builder Punch made it easy to follow this sketch.

Here's the sketch.....

And here's my card...

These colors are different for me as I usually lean towards the bright colors, but I wanted to break open my pack of Pocketful of Posies designer series paper...I really like how it turned out.

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Party this Way
Cardstock: Baja Breeze, Early Espresso, Rich Razzleberry, Pockeful of Posies DSP
Punches: Petite Pennants Builder, Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, 1 3/4 Scallop Circle
Ribbon: 1/8 Taffeta Baja Breeze, White Twine
Accessories: Brights Button, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder (Big Shot)

Enjoy and Happy Stampin!
Keisha

Inkspirations Colour Challenge #80

Happy Sunday!

Friday night I decided to play along with the Inkspirations Colour Challenge. This was my first time playing, but it won't be my last. This week they used some of the 2011-2012 Stampin' Up! In-colors. Don't you just love all of the In-Colors.

Here's what I came up with....

All Supplies Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Button Buddies, Delightful Dozen
Cardstock: Concord Crush, Pear Pizazz, Peach Parfait, Whisper White, Just Add Cake DSP
Ribbon: Concord Crush 3/8'' Poly-Stitched Ribbon, White Twine
Punch: 1 3/8 circle, 2 3/8 Scallop Circle, Scallop Edge Border, Handheld Punch
Ink: Uni-ball White Signo Gel Pen
Brights Assorted Buttons

Enjoy!

Keisha

It's been forever since I've posted. Blogging is obviously not my thing. Just wanted to share a couple new cards.



One of my Mother's best friends is suffering from Breast Cancer. This is a card that I sent her to cheer her up.



Happy Birthday! This was a challenge from a fellow blogger. Loved It!



With Sympathy...One of my boss's patients passed and he needed a sympathy card for his family, so I came up with this.

Scrappin Love!

New Cards!

Here are some cards that I've been working on! Both can be purchased on my etsy site http://www.simplyalon.etsy.com/ Hope everyone had a great long weekend. Back to work tomorrow!

Much Love...