Karen's Angelic Impressions

Scrapbook Layout for February 16th

2012-02-14T16:03:00.000-08:00

Whether you need a Birthday Page, Valentine's Day Page or Anytime Page, this page should fit the bill. Here are a few details...

Title: "Love U"

Card Stock: Soft Suede, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Poppy Parade, Whisper White

DSP: Sweet Shoppe (Occasions Mini)

Big Shot: Serif Essentials Alphabet, Hearts and Brackets, Scalloped Squares #2, Cupcake,

Tasteful Trim

Accessories: Ribbon (SAB), Brad (SAB)

Misc: Dimensionals, Dotto Repositional Tape

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Stampin' Up News from Leadership Conference

2012-02-11T08:53:00.001-08:00

Leadership was great! I really enjoyed getting to go to San Antonio again. We stayed right across from the Convention Center and right near the Riverwalk. In fact we had a balcony view of the Riverwalk.

At Leadership they announced some news that I would like to share here. First of all the new annual Stampin' Up Catalog will start a month earlier on June 1, 2012. The Holiday Mini Catalog will start a month earlier as well on August 1, 2012. The future Holiday and Spring Catalogs will be bigger and last longer (5 months instead of 4 months) The current Stampin' Up Catalog and Idea Book will expire on May 31, 2012 (one month earlier)

The new Simply Scored Product is coming soon! Stampin' Up designed the diagonal lined accessory to the Simply Scored Scoring Tool and it will be available for customer purchase on March 1st. This new tool is called the Simply Scored Diagonal Plate. It will be great for making envelopes, boxes and much more.

Additionally, the Simply Adorned and Decor Elements lines will be discontinued when the 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog retires on May 31, 2012.

The photos above feature the General Session, Manager's Reception, the Alamo and Make 'n Takes at Leadership. A lot of fun was had by all!

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Class Projects for Monday February 13th

2012-02-10T17:45:00.000-08:00

Here are a few details about the projects pictured above.

Project #1: Masculine Birthday Card
Card Stock: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, DSP: First Edition Specialty
Ink: Craft Basic Black
Stamp Set: You're My Type
Tools: Big Shot, Two Tags Die, Punch: 1/2" circle, Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Powder; Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals, Brad

Project #2: Happiness Card
Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Baja Breeze; DSP: Everyday Enchantment (SAB)
Ink: Soft Suede, Craft Chocolate Chip, VersaMark
Stamp Set: Loving Thoughts
Tools: Big Shot, Framelits Heart Collection, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Top Note Die, Modern Label Punch, Baja Breeze Pleated Satin Ribbon, Heat Tool, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Sticky Sheets
Accessories: Stampin' Dimensionals

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Disney Page for February 9th Scrapbooking Class

2012-02-07T16:06:00.000-08:00

Our layout for this week is a Disney Theme. Here are some of the details...
Card Stock: Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Whisper White
Paper: Night and Day, Disneyland DSP, Brights DSP
Punches: Full Heart, Mickey, 2 1/2" circle, Large Star, 1" circle, 3/4" circle
Big Shot: Movers and Shapers with Heart Die, Heart Embosslit, Fancy Trim, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet
Misc: Ribbon, 2 way glue pen, Snail adhesive

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My Digital Studio Trial Offer

2012-02-02T15:26:00.001-08:00

Please contact me with your questions about this special offer. What a great way to try the program.

The free trial includes the My Digital Studio Express software. This means full design functionality, access to our print services, and the opportunity to purchase My Digital Studio downloads.
At the end of the 30-day trial period, you can purchase either My Digital Studio or My Digital Studio Express to continue using the software. You will not need to re-download the program, but will simply enter the product key you receive after purchasing the software. (If you purchase the disc version you'll find it along with the shipped software, and if you purchase the downloadable My Digital Studio Express, you'll receive the product key via e-mail.)
You will be able to keep any downloads you purchase during the 30-day trial period.
To get the free trial version, add My Digital Studio Express Trial (item 129600) to your online shopping cart, and then download and install it from your Download Manager. You can add the free My Digital Studio Express trial on an online order. Please go to my Stampin' Up Website: www.karenangel.stampinup.net

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A Graduation Page Layout for Scrapbooking 2/2/12

2012-02-02T10:47:00.000-08:00

Graduation Day is coming for many students and this was designed with them in mind. With a few changes we have a layout for any number of occasions. It's pretty, it's vintage, and it is basic in design. If you are in my Scrapbooking Class on February 2nd, this is the project!

DSP: Various Retired Papers; Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Soft Suede; Ink: Soft Suede; Big Shot: Vinage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Serif Essentials Alphabet, Framelit Hearts Collection, Scallop Circle #2 Die, #3 circle Die, Flower Layers with Leaf; Punches: Small Star, Photo Corner, Petal Card Double Punch, Jewelry Tag; Misc: Vintage Brad, Black brad, Dimensionals; Stamp Set: Sprinkled Expressions (SAB), Tiny Tags

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Tea Just For You for Stamp Class 2 6 12

2012-01-31T22:25:00.000-08:00

These projects are for the Stamp Classes I will hold on Monday, February 6th. These cards were inspired by others. I changed the tea cup card quite a bit. I got the idea from Wendy Weixler. The "Happiest Birthday" card is pretty much like the one that I swapped for at Leadership in San Antonio, TX from Vicki Edwards. Thanks to these talented ladies!

Project #1: Tea Cup Card
Card Stock: Concord Crush, Whisper White
DSP: Retired In Color DSP
Ink: Concord Crush
Stamp Set: Tea Shoppe, Just Believe
Misc: Crocheted flower (retired), word window punch, half pearl, 1" punch
Big Shot: Scalloped Circle #2, 3" circle

Project #2: Happiest Birthday Card
Card Stock: Always Artichoke, Naturals White
Ink: Craft Black, Markers: Blushing Bride, Always Artichoke
Stamp Set: Apothecary Art
Misc: Gathered Blushing Bride Ribbon, Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, sponge, Dazzling Diamonds, 2 way glue pen
Big Shot: Framelits, Finial Press Embossing Folder, Brayer

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Ribbon Heart and Season of Friendship Cards for 1 30 12

2012-01-27T16:37:00.001-08:00

My friend Gloria inspired this heart card. We swapped at the SU Leadership Conference in San Antonio. It's funny that we had to go all the way from Clovis, CA to swap in Texas!!! Anyway, here are some of the details...

Ribbon Heart Card:
Card Stock: Whisper White, Real Red
Ink: Craft Black, Real Red
Stamp Set: Grateful Greetings and With All My Heart
Big Shot: Hearts Embossing Folder, Hearts Framelits
Misc: Ribbon, Sticky Strip, Tombow Liquid Glue, dimensionals

Season of Friendship Card:
Card Stock: Island Indigo, Whisper White, Twitterpated DSP
Craft Black, Daffodil Delight
Stamp Set: Season of Friendship
Big Shot: 3" circle and Scallop Circle #2, Movers and Shapers Modern Label Window Die
Misc: Dimensionals, Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Mask, sponges

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Vintage Scrapbook Page Layout for 1 26 12

2012-01-26T11:57:00.001-08:00

I loved creating this page. I got my inspiration from a couple of swaps I received at the Stampin' Up Leadership Conference. Tiffany Bauer and Janine Allen get credit for their beautiful cards. That's right, you can find inspiration for your scrapbook pages from greeting cards. Inspiration is all around us!

Here are a few details...

Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla, Soft Suede
Paper: Beau Chateau DSP, Subtles DSP
Stamp Set: Loving Thoughts, Winter Post
Big Shot: Serif Essentials Dies, Designer Frames Embossing Folders, Tasteful Trim Die
Punches: Wide Oval, Modern Label, Bird Builder
Misc: Chantilly Lace, Baja Breeze Seam Binding, Vintage Trinkets, Jewels: Basic Pearls, 3/8" Pleated Blushing Bride Ribbon

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Stamp Club Projects Preview

2012-01-25T13:17:00.001-08:00

Here's what my club members will be making tonight. I'm excited to share my swaps from Leadership 2012 at San Antonio, Texas. I participated in three organized swaps. With the Sale-A-Bration Brochure and the Occasions Mini Catalog current, we get a glimpse of what to do with many of the new products available with swaps!

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Have You Heard? Sale-a-Bration Starts Today!

2012-01-24T10:08:00.000-08:00

That's what you will find on my Stampin' Up Business Website today! Get in on the action. Starting today, January 24th and going through March 31st, its Sale-a-Bration time! It's the biggest annual Stampin' Up Promotion! We have an exclusive catalog. For each $50 you spend on current Stampin' Up products from the 2011-2012 Idea Book and Catalog or the Occasions Mini (before tax and S & H) you'll be able to choose a free item from this catalog. You can choose free stamps, free designer paper, free embellishments, free embossing folders, or free Digital Content CDs! All I can say is WOW!!

Just click on my Stampin' Up Website in the right side of this blog. Look for Karen's Stampin' Up Website or http://www.karenangel.stampinup.net/

Click on Promotions to read about the Sale-a-Bration Promotion. Then go to Products and click on Shop Now. If you have any questions, please contact me by phone or email. Restriction on Hostess Benefits: Free shopping tote (on $150-$300 orders) and Hostess bundle (on $400 or more orders) only available with workshop, customer or demonstrator orders. The Sale-a-bration Hostess Benefits are not included with online orders.

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Monday Class Projects 1 23 12

2012-01-22T15:14:00.000-08:00

I'm back from San Antonio and looking forward to Stamp Class tomorrow. These are the projects that I prepared before the trip to the Stampin' Up Leadership and Regional Conferences. We had a great time there. I received some great swaps to share with you!

Project #1: A Note of Thanks

Card Stock: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Ink: Soft Suede
Stamp Set: Take it to Heart, Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel
Dies: Occasions Mini 125599 Hearts Collection, Movers and Shapers: Punch Windows, Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit
Punches: Full Heart, Small Heart
Misc.: Vanilla Seam Binding, dimensionals, Jewels: Basic Pearls (half pearl)

Project #2: Thinking of You

Card Stock: Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, DSP: Twitterpated (Occasions Mini)
Ink: Calypso Coral, Pear Pizzazz
Stamp Set: Trendy Trees, Mixed Bunch (Occasions Mini)
Dies: Tasteful Trim
Punches: Modern Label, 2 1/2" circle, Large Oval, Blossom
Misc.: Paper Piercing Tool and mats, dimensionals, Sneak Peek Sale-a-Bration Everyday Enchantment Brad Pack, daubers

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Asian Art and More for 1 16 12 Stamp Classes

2012-01-15T08:51:00.000-08:00

These two cards will be fun to make in our Monday class. The Asian Art card uses Washi Paper. The Hearts card utilizes the silver glimmer paper which is being carried over from the Holiday Mini Catalog. Here are a few details about each card.

Asian Art:
Card Stock: Whisper White, Real Red, Basic Black
Paper: Japanese Washi Paper
Ink: Craft Black
Stamp Set: Thank You Kindly, Fabulous Florets
Big Shot: Perfect Pennants Die, Manhattan Flower Embossing Folder
Misc: Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Folder, Tray, Scissors, Glimmer Brad

Hearts Card:
Card Stock: Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red
Paper: Silver Glimmer Paper
Ink: Craft Black
Stamp Set: You're a Gem
Big Shot: Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders,Curly Label Die, Movers and Shapers Die
Punches: Curly Label, Heart to Heart
Misc: Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Folder, Tray, Tombow Liquid Glue, Dimensionals

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I'm looking forward to Leadership and Regional Stampin' Up Conferences in San Antonio next week. Can't wait to share all my inspiration from these events with you!

A Family Page Layout for 1 12 12

2012-01-11T13:21:00.000-08:00

What do you love this time of year? No matter how large or small our family unit, we have favorite activities. What do you love to do? Each New Years we think of resolutions, goals, and plans of all kinds. Use this layout to record the places where you'll go, the things you'll do and the your hopes for 2012.

Here are a few details...
Card Stock: Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler
DSP: retired
Stamp Set: Sense of Time (retired)
Ink: Craft Black
Big Shot: Heart Embosslit, Alphabet, Top Note, Tags
Misc: small heart punch, ribbon, clear embossing powder, tray, heat tool, brad

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Thankful Thoughts

2012-01-07T16:32:00.000-08:00

The Occasions Mini Catalog is now available! I've used some of the new products in the Mini Catalog to create these cards. Here are some of the details:

Thankful Thoughts of You Card:

Stamp Set: Grateful Greeting, Mixed Bunch

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Pool Party

Ink: Pool Party

Big Shot: Daisy #2 Die, Stripes Embossing Folder, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Designer Oval Frame Embossing Folder

Misc: Antitque Brad, pearls

You're In My Thoughts Card:

Stamp Set: Word Play

Card Stock: Whisper White, Riding Hood Red

Ink: Riding Hood Red

Big Shot: Hearts Embosslit (117332), Designer Paper-Everyday Enchantment Sneak Peek from the Sale-a-Bration Promotion starting January 24th., Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies 125585 (New) Occasions Mini Catalog p. 7

Punch: Owl Builder (small heart), Full Heart

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Cold Hands, Warm Hearts

2012-01-05T08:02:00.000-08:00

For our Scrapbooking Class tonight we have layout with a Winter Theme using punch art mittens and die cut snowflakes and hearts as accents. Whatever warms your heart would be appropriate for this page.

Here are a few particulars:

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Calypso Coral, Pool Party
Ink: Soft Suede
Designer Series Paper: Preview of the Sale-A-Bration Everyday Enchantment DSP (will be available January 24th free when you spend $50 (before S & H).
Punches: Wide Oval, Small Oval, Small Heart
Dies: Hearts and Northern Frost Sizzlit Decorative Strip, Naturally Serif, Hearts Framelit Die
Big Shot

Looking forward to seeing you tonight!

Occasions Mini Catalog Debut

2011-12-31T08:20:00.000-08:00

We will be making this lovely greeting card in my upcoming Stamp Club Meeting on January 4th. The bow here is using the Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin Ribbon from the current Holiday Mini Catalog. (Item #124105, page 30.) If you like this ribbon, be sure to order it before January 3rd. After January 3rd it will be retired. We will be using the Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding in the January Club. Here are some of the items needed for this project:
Card Stock: Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, Pear Pizzaz
Paper: (New)Designer Series Paper: Twitterpated 125406 (Occasions Mini)
Stamp Set: (New) Loving Thoughts Clear 125845, (New) Bordering on Romance Clear 125482 (Both from the upcoming Occasions Mini effective January 4th)
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Markers: Pear Pizzaz, Island Indigo, Riding Hood Red
Misc.: (New) Framelits-Hearts 125599 (Occasions Mini), Vintage Wallpaper and Square Lattice Embossing Folders, Dazzling Diamonds, 2 way glue pen, Modern Label Punch
Big Shot: Embossing Folders, Framelits, Movers and Shapers Punch Windows, Blender Pen

I will be demonstrating the "Fork" bow making technique for this project. It makes a nice bow and I think you will like the ease in making it.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Presenting Baby Colby! Welcome Home Todd!

2011-12-21T21:58:00.000-08:00

We couldn't be happier and more thankful for the safe arrival of Colby Curtis. He's our 3rd grandson. He was born Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 1:05 pm. 6 lbs. 15 oz, 19 inches long. What a blessing to meet him right after he was born. His brothers, Ty and Carter were so excited to meet him for the first time. Ty was so gentle and sweet. He sang "Happy Birthday" to his new brother, Colby. Three year old Ty asked his mom, "How did you spit him out?" How precious is that?

We got home early this morning just in time to sleep a few hours and then pick up our son, Todd, who is home for Christmas from Good Fellow AFB. I was overwhelmed with emotion to meet him at the airport. I feel so blessed!

I'd like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!

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Stampin' Up Clearance Rack Blitz of Savings

2011-12-15T12:37:00.000-08:00

This is a promotion you don't want to miss. You have to order online and the products are only available while supplies last. Over 200 new items have been added recently and the sale started today, December 15th. The sale ends January 5, 2012.

You can save up to 80% on some items. Please click here to go directly to my Stampin’ Up Business Website: http://www.karenangel.stampinup.net/

Click on the “SHOP NOW” BUTTON AT THE TOP RIGHT CORNER!
CLICK ON THE “CLEARANCE RACK”
SHOP AND ENJOY THE SAVINGS!

There are some punches less than $10, Designer Paper Packs less than $4, Ribbons less than $3 and much more!

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Christmas Countdown

2011-12-09T20:44:00.000-08:00

Here are two more Christmas cards for our Christmas collection. The reindeer in flight is quite vintage looking. The second card is more traditional.

Card #1: Reindeer

Card Stock: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla; Paper: Neutrals DSP PackInk: Soft Suede; Stamps: Christmas Lodge, Grateful Greetings; Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note, Spritz Tool, Pearls, Reindeer in Flight T. Holtz Die

Card #2: Welcome Christmas into your Heart

Card Stock: Whisper White, Real Red, Basic Black; Ink: Real Red, Basic Black; Stamps: Welcome Christmas, Snow Swirled; Accessories: Rhinestones, Petals Aplenty Embossing Folder, Big Shot, 1 3/4" circle punch, Packing Tape, Dazzling Diamonds

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Happy Birthday Page

2011-12-08T08:44:00.000-08:00

This is the page we will be doing tonight in my Scrapbooking Class. Here are a few details:
Card Stock: Real Red, Old Olive, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise
Paper: Designer Series Big Top Birthday
Dies: Sizzix Cake Die, Ribbon Die, SU Perfect Pennants, Happy Birthday Sizzlit,
Numbers Die
Punches: Petite Pennants Punch

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Class Projects for December 5th Stamp Class

2011-12-03T23:18:00.000-08:00

The gift card holder works for money gifts and gift certificates.
Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla
Ink: Cherry Cobbler
Misc: Scallop Circle Punch, 3 flower punch, Eyelet Border Punch, 1" circle Punch, Big Shot, Fun Flowers Die, Petal Cone Die, button, linen thread, Velcro
Stamp Set: Curly Cute

The Santa Card:
Card Stock: Garden Green, Whisper White, Real Red, Blush Blossom or Blushing Bride, Basic Black
Ink: Blushing Bride, Markers: Garden Green and Real Red
Misc: Big Shot, Top Note, Bird Builder Punch, 3/4" circle, small oval, Itty Bitty circle, 1/2" circle, Embosing Folders: Manhattan flower, Snow Burst, Dazzling Diamonds
Stamp Set: Dear Santa

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It's a wrap!

2011-12-03T16:06:00.001-08:00

We'll be making the projects above in our Stamp Club this week. The first one is a gift card holder. It could also be used to present a money gift or gift certificate. Th second card is made from the Stampin' Up Simply Sent Everyday Elegance kit. We have "kicked it up a notch" with this project. It really glimmers and shines!

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Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas!

2011-11-30T14:50:00.000-08:00

The punch art Santa from the Stampin' Up Top Note Die is fun to do! Here are a few of the details of the page layout that we will be doing this week in my Scrapbooking Class.
Stamp Set: Dear Santa
Card Stock: Real Red, Garden Green, Whisper White, Blush Blossom, Soft Suede
Paper: Holly Berry Bouquet, Newsprint
Ink: Garden Green, Real Red Markers, Blushing Bride Dauber
Big Shot: Reindeer, 3D Sleigh, Top Note, Alphabet, Stocking Accents Die, Snow Burst Embossing Folder, Holly Embossing Folder
Punches: 1 1/4" square, small oval, Bird Builder, Triple Layer Blossom, Itty Bitty circle, 1/2" circle, 3/4" circle, Stocking Building Punch,Petite Pennants Builder Punch

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Happy Birthday Todd!

2011-11-30T11:12:00.000-08:00

Today is Todd's Birthday. His dad commented that he is a quarter of a century old! That's hard to believe, but it is true! We are so proud of both of our sons, Todd and Bryan. Each one has taken amazing career paths. Todd is in the Air Force stationed in Texas. We will get to see him soon though! Todd loves his little nephews, Ty and Carter. His little 3 year old nephew, Ty, sang Happy Birthday to him today. We got to hear it via email. I know this was a blessing to Todd. We miss and love Todd very much. We're hoping he enjoys his 25th Birthday!

Tidings of Comfort & Joy

2011-11-26T08:56:00.000-08:00

This card was completely heat embossed!
Stamp Sets: Medallion Background, Word Play
Card Stock: Garden Green, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Craft Real Red and Garden Green
Punches: 2 3/8 Scallop Circle, 2 1/2 Circle, 1/4" Circle
Inspired by: Lorri Heiling

Sympathy Card
Stamp Set: Love & Sympathy
Card Stock: Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, Wisteria Wonder
Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Wisteria Wonder
Punch: Decorative Label
Big Shot: Framed Tulip Embossing Folder
Inspired by Carolyn Leslie Purcell

Christmas Projects Revisited

2011-11-26T08:19:00.001-08:00

These are reposts of projects that I have made and taught. I am now posting on Pinterest.com It is a virtual bulletin board of ideas. I'm really enjoying it. I'm finding wonderful recipes there!
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My Photography

2011-11-22T14:00:00.000-08:00

A couple years ago, we went to Puerto Rico. Here are some of the photos we took with my camera. We really enjoyed the beautiful tropical flowers we found there! This is just a little diversion from my cards and scrapbooking pages that I usually post. Hope you enjoy them!

Attention, Attention Read All About It! Online Extravaganza!

2011-11-20T10:07:00.000-08:00

Just click on the the Announcement below for a better view.

Please accept my invitation to go on my Stampin' Up Online Store. Check out this annual sale to kick off the holiday shopping season. It begins Monday, November 21st! It continues through November 30th. However, there are a couple of items that are on sale for 24 hours only on Monday!!! Just click the products button, and Shop Now to take advantage of this great sale.

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One Horse Open Sleigh!

2011-11-18T19:00:00.000-08:00

The sleigh full of presents is from a die cut embossed with the Northern Flurry Embossing Folder. Here are some of the details...
Card Stock: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake
Ink: Soft Suede
Stamps: Very Vintage Jumbo Wheel, Tiny Tags
Big Shot: Sleigh (non-SU), Houndstooth Embossing Folder, Northern Flurry Embossing Folder, Chantilly Lace, Linen Thread, Half pearl, brad, Jewelry Tag Punch, quilted Cherry Cobbler Ribbon
Inspired by: RaeDeen Bittner's Vintage Sleigh

The Christmas Lodge Card is sparkling with Dazzling Diamonds and Silver Glimmer Paper. It almost looks like freshly fallen snow.
Card Stock: Basic Gray, Whisper White, Basic Black
Ink: Basic Gray
Stamps: Christmas Lodge, Lovely As A Tree
Misc: Wave Cutter, Cutter Tool, Dazzling Diamonds, 2 way glue
Inspired by: Melany Watson's Christmas Lodge Card

I'll be teaching these two cards in my classes on Monday next week.

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Let it Snow!

2011-11-16T11:55:00.000-08:00

We're looking at a telescoping snowman, a torn edge landscape and folded trees with lots of sparkle! Thursday night I will be teaching this layout in my class. It should be a lot of fun!

Card Stock: Baja Breeze, Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede
Paper: Garden Green Designer Paper
Big Shot: Scallop #2 Circles Die, Circles #2 Die, Northern Frost Snowflake Sizzlit Strip, Serif Essentials Alphabet Die
Punches: Itty Bitty Circle, Owl, Word Window, Snowflake, Doily Triple Layer
Ink: Cherry Cobbler
Misc.: Dazzling Diamonds

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Welcome Christmas Into Your Heart

2011-11-12T17:30:00.000-08:00

We have a special fold Christmas tree to make with a scalloped circle for the Christmas card above. It's not hard. In fact, the scallops help a lot. You'll see when you come to my class on Monday. Here are some of the supplies needed to make the card...
Card Stock: Whisper White, Garden Green, Real Red, Basic Black, Soft Suede
Paper: Regals Stack: Garden Green DSP
Ink: Craft Basic Black, White
Big Shot: Top Note Die, Scallop Circle Die, Snow Burst Embossing Folder
Stamp Set: Welcome Christmas and Punch Pals

The second card above is general enough to work for many occasions during this time of the year. The autumn leaves are made with the French Foliage Stamp Set. Here are some of the supplies needed...
Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede
Paper: Newsprint DSP
Ink: Soft Suede, Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Old Olive
Big Shot: Top Note Die, Houndstooth Embossing Folder
Punches: 3/4" circle, 1" circle, Jewelry tag
Stamp Set: French Foliage, Tiny Tags
Misc.: brad, clear embossing powder, heat tool

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Mom's Birthday Lunch

2011-11-09T21:46:00.000-08:00

We had a wonderful time visiting and enjoying our tacos, enchiladas and tostadas with Mom and Dad today. Tomorrow is Mom's birthday. How thankful we are to have celebrated together. We reminisced about our 5 years in Three Rivers since Mom is writing about that in her book right now. We lived there in the late 50's and early 60's. We have great memories of our time there. For Mom and Dad it was a lot of work. For the kids, it was a mixture of work and play!

Happy Birthday, Mom!! We love you!!

Travel Page Layout

2011-11-09T21:33:00.000-08:00

Here's a masculine page layout that could be changed up for a Birthday Celebration, an Outdoors Event, or even a Graduation theme. You've got your chance to spotlight someone special in a more masculine way with this design and color scheme. For this 2-page scrapbook layout you will need the following...
Card Stock: Early Espresso, Not Quite Navy, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla
Paper: Well Worn Designer Series Paper
Stap Set: Travel Log and Word Play
Ink: Craft Chocolate Chip, Classic Soft Suede
Die: Clear Scallop Square, Top Note
Punches: 1/2" circle, 1 1/4" circle, 3/4" circle, 1 1/4" square, 1 3/4" circle

This will be our layout this Thursday night for Scrapbooking Class.

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Christmas Ornament Class

2011-11-08T14:53:00.000-08:00

November Specialty Class Offering: Ornament and gift card
Saturday, November 12th 1-3pm
Class size limited to the first 8. Sign up Now!
$10 Class Fee plus $10 minimum order before tax and S & H

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Click on my Calendar of Events and then this event.

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Advent Calendar

2011-11-08T14:42:00.000-08:00

November Specialty Classes: Choose Saturday, November 12th or 19th

Advent Calendar: Saturday, 10-12 noon. Class size limited to the first 8. Sign up Now! $25 Class Fee plus $10 minimum order before tax and S & H.

Contact me today if you would like to make this Advent Calendar in my class this Saturday, November 12th or 19th from 10 am to 12 noon. I'll have a good portion of the project pre-cut and ready for assembly. RSVP a must. Log onto my Stampin' Up Business Website at http://www.karenangel.stampinup.net/ for my contact information. You can also RSVP there.

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Welcome Baby Boy or Baby Girl Card

2011-11-05T12:59:00.000-07:00

Notice how you can change up this card for a boy or a girl baby card by just changing the rattle section with either blue or pink. Everything else about this card is the same. I like that. This is a punch art rattle. The feel is pretty vintage. I like that too! Thanks to the Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper, I've been able to create projects for my Mom and Dad's Wedding Anniversary and a baby card. Now that's versatility! Here are some more details...
Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede
Ink: Soft Suede
Punches: 1 3/4" circle, 1 1/4" circle, 3/4" circle, Word Window, Modern Label, Scallop Trim Border
Misc: pink or blue taffeta ribbon, Big Shot, Top Note Die, Pearls

This was taught at my recent Stamp Club and Downline Meeting. (The pearls were an afterthought!)

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Come to Bethlehem Card

2011-11-04T15:31:00.000-07:00

The Come to Bethlehem Card above is made using a standard wheel for the music notes and heat embossing. Here are some more details.
Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Gushed Gold
Ink: Soft Suede Craft Chocolate Chip, Gold, VersaMarker
Misc.: Gold Embossing Powder, Clear embossing powder, Dazzling Details, Heat Tool, Powder Pals

The Sympathy Card is made using the following supplies:
Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Soft Suede, Beau Chateau DSP
Ink: Soft Suede
Punch: Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border
Misc.: Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Ovals Die, Dazzling Diamonds, cutter tool, 2 way glue pen, dimensionals

I will be teaching these projects on Monday.

Thanks for looking!

Christmas Stocking Layout

2011-11-03T08:49:00.000-07:00

The Stampin' Up Holiday Mini is brimming with great holiday ideas and supplies for a great Christmas Layout. The Simply Sent Every Day Elegance Note Card in the bottom right hand corner was sponged and embellished with pearls and Designer Series Paper from the Holly Berry Bouquet Pack. The theme of the Christmas Stocking and Holly was repeated with the smaller stockings Holly berries on the opposite page.
I will be teaching this page layout tonight.
Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi
Paper: Frostwood Lodge Designer Series Paper
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede
Stamp Set: Grateful Greetings
Dies: SU Bigz L Die Holiday Stocking 124098, SU Tasteful Trim, SU Originals Die Stocking Accents 124099 Sizzix Leaves w/Berries, Sizzix Christmas Ornament, Light & Stocking
Misc.: Big Shot, Multipurpose Platform, Acrylic Plates, Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, Crimper, Bitty circle punch, Eyelet Border Punch

Thanks for looking! Come again soon!

A Pumpkin Party

2011-11-01T09:16:00.000-07:00

It's all about the pumpkin! We had a wonderful time at Donna's last night. A few dressed up in costume and we all enjoyed the Dinner in a Pumpkin that Donna made for us! It was delicious! The treats were amazing but there were no tricks! Thanks to all in attendance. We appreciate your contribution to a fun evening!

New Blog Background

2011-10-30T20:05:00.000-07:00

I just changed my blog background. Every once in awhile I do this to coordinate with the season. Hope you like it and recognize my posts! What do you think? Please leave a comment. I'd love to hear from you!

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60th Wedding Anniversary Celebration A Success!

2011-10-28T17:40:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday we celebrated Mom and Dad's 60th Wedding Anniversary with an Open House. We had more than 60 guests, plenty of food, fellowship, beautiful weather, a video/slide presentation set to music, a hard cover book with precious photos of family and friends and parents who felt well, having the time of their lives. All in all, everything went smoothly thanks to our wonderful friends, Tami, Connie and Dave! The candy bar was well received. The chocolate fountain was so much fun! Thanks to Lisa for her beautiful Candy Glassware. My friend Gloria helped in so many ways. I am so grateful for all the help we received. It would not have been a celebration without all the wonderful people who came to honor Mom and Dad on their special day.

Birthday and Christmas Wishes

2011-10-28T16:49:00.000-07:00

Here's a card you can use for a Birthday during the Autumn Season. Spice Cake Designer Paper was used as a backdrop for the focal point. Some of the details are as follows:
Card Stock: Soft Suede, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, More Mustard
Ink: Basic Black, Cajun Craze
Punches: Scallop Oval, Large Oval, Blossom Builder, 1" circle
Dies: Daisy #2, Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder
Stamp Set: Bring on the Cake
Inspired by: Karen Barber

I'm excited to present this card as the second project. The Mocha Morning Designer Series Specialty Paper is a dream! You can't fully appreciat how beautiful this paper is until you see it in person and touch it! I made this card with the following supplies:
Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Basic Black
Ink: Craft Basic Black
Punch: Ornament Punch
Die: Ovals 2, Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder
Stamp Set: Christmas Lodge, Tags Til Chistmas
Misc: Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Tray, 1/8" Black ribbon, Basic Pearl
Inspired by: Terry Blais (WA, US)

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Family Ties

2011-10-26T23:37:00.000-07:00

We've got so many blessings when it comes to family. Here's an opportunity to scrap photos of family and count your blessings. The colors are Black, Cherry Cobbler and Very Vanilla. The Designer Paper is Timeless Portrait. I've used the Bitty Envelope Die, Tree Die, the Fancy Flower and Decorative Label Punches. The glimmer black brad jazzes it up a bit. Title...check. Journaling...check. Room for photos...check! Done.

Thanks for looking. We'll be doing this one tomorrow night in my Scrapbooking Class.

Gratitude

2011-10-23T20:31:00.000-07:00

Our second project for this coming Monday classes is the card above. We are using one of single stamps in the Stampin' Up Idea Book and Catalog, Triple Treat Flower in the A La Carte on page18.
Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Pool Party, More Mustard
Paper: Spice Cake DSP
Ink: Soft Suede
Punches: Fancy Flower, 5 Petal Flower, 1/2" circle
Die: Island Floral
Misc.: Big Shot, Brad
Stamps: Triple Treat Flower, Bright Blessings Jumbo Wheel, Fabulous Phrases, Autumn Splendor

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A Scarecrow and a Crow

2011-10-19T21:53:00.000-07:00

Happy Fall Ya'll! Here's one of the projects we will be doing next week in my Stamping Classes.

Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Whisper White, Cajun Craze, Marina Mist, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black
Paper: Cajun Craze DSP
Die: Top Note
Punches: Wide Oval, Modern Label, Word Window, 1 3/4" circle, Itty Bitty circle, 1/2" circle,
Heart to Heart, Boho Blossom, 5/8" square, 1 1/4" circle, photo corner
Ink: Cajun Craze
Stamp: Teeny Tiny Wishes
Misc.: Dotted scallop chocolate chip ribbon, linen thread

Credits: Doris Denman and Renee Coburn for their original cards which I have cased. I made some changes but their's were great!

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Pumpkin Patch Page with a Scare Crow and a Crow

2011-10-18T23:27:00.000-07:00

This page has evolved into something a little more like the card we will be making on Monday next week. While I was preparing for the card class I thought maybe the Scare crow and Crow would look good on the scrapbook page. Here you have it! I think it turned out quite nice. Lots of punch art here! Hope you like it! You'll find a couple of close ups of the Scare Crow and the Crow below.

Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the colors of Fall and the activities associated with this season. I could see this page being used for photos of a trip to the Pumpkin Patch or celebrating Thanksgiving. Here's what you need...
Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze
Paper: Newsprint, Autumn Meadows (retired)
Ink: Cajun Craze
Dies: Scallop Oval Frame, Top Note, Leaves
Punches: Scallop Circle, Wide Oval, Decorative Label, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet, leaf, pumpkin
Misc.: Big Shot, Multipurpose Platform, sponge, brad

Thanks so much for looking and come again often!

Owl Treat Box

2011-10-14T16:11:00.000-07:00

This is project #2 for my Stamping Class next week. Some of the details are as follows:
Card Stock: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie
Paper: Silver Glimmer Paper, Pumpkin Pie DSP
Misc.: Tasteful Trim Die, Black Wire, Bat punch, 1 3/8" circle, 1" circle, 1/2" circle, Fancy Favor Die
Credit goes to Vicki Burdick for the inspiration for this project. I just made a few changes.

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Happy Halloween

2011-10-14T11:50:00.000-07:00

This is one of the two projects we will be doing this week in Stamping Class. It's an easel card.
Card Stock: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Paper: Day and Night (As of right now, it is still listed on the Clearance Rack of my Stampin' Up Website at http://www.karenangel.stampinup.net/) Click on Products, Shop Now, Clearance Rack. Remember, Clearance Rack products are only available while supplies last.
Ink: Craft Black
Stamp Set: Festive and Fun and Warmerst of Wishes
Misc.: Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Owl Punch, Cat Die, Big Shot, 3 circle die, Scallop Circle Die, Black Rhinestones

Thanks for looking. Come back for part two of next week's projects.

Jaime's Fall Wreath

2011-10-12T21:55:00.000-07:00

Here's the wreath that Jaime and I worked on together. She took it home and finished it with bow and all! WOW! I really like it. Jaime, you did a great job! It was a work of love, kids and all! Notice all the layering. The color scheme is from the Spice Cake Designer Series Paper.

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Remember

2011-10-11T17:06:00.000-07:00

I'm excited about the new page layout we will be doing this week in my Scrapbooking Class. The Day and Night Designer Series Paper and the Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Paper is just wonderful to work with. This layout would work well for a very special event.
Card Stock: Whisper White, Basic Black
Paper: Silver Glimmer Paper
Ink: Craft Black
Stamp Set: Word Play
Misc.: Fun Flower Die, Scallop Envelope Die, Ovals Die, 3 1/2" circle Die, Scallop Oval Frame Die. 3/4" circle punch, 1/2" circle punch

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Celebrations!

2011-10-09T14:09:00.000-07:00

Here's the Announcement in the Fresno Bee today, Sunday, October 10, 2011 about Mom and Dad's Anniversary! We will be celebrating on October 22nd with an Open House. I'm busy sending out invitations and making plans for the grand celebration. We're just praying for great health for both Mom and Dad for that day especially! This was published on page B2. I think it turned out pretty nice. You don't celebrate 60 years of marriage every day. Mom is writing a book about how the Lord has blessed and shown Himself faithful in so many ways in their lives. To God be the Glory!

Countdown to Christmas: Project #1

2011-10-08T10:59:00.000-07:00

How about an ornament for gift giving? This lovely medallion was made using the new Simply Scored Scoring Tool by Stampin' Up. Call it a rosette, medallion, lolly, it's made the same way.
Card Stock: Real Red, Very Vanilla
Paper: Holly Berry Bouquet DSP (2) Strips 12 x 2 Scored at 1/4" intervals
Stamp Set: Bells and Boughs
Ink: Craft Chocolate Chip; Markers: Real Red, So Saffron, Wild Wasabi
Misc: Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Big Shot, Scallop Circle Die, Circles #2, Ribbon, Mica Flakes, half pearls, Tombow Liquid Glue

Thanks for looking! Please come back often. Comments encouraged!

Gently Falling

2011-10-07T15:38:00.000-07:00

Here are two of the cards we will be making in my Stamping Classes next week.
Project #1: Gently Falling Card
Stamp Set: Gently Falling, Sincere Salutations
Card Stock: Pool Party, Soft Suede, Spice Cake DSP, Vanilla
Ink: Pool Party, More Mustard
Misc: Pewter Embossing Powder, Boho Blossom Punch, Clear Circle, Circle #2, Half Pearl, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Itty Bitty Circle, Big Shot

Project #2: Faith in Nature Card
Stamp Set: Faith in Nature
Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Basic Black
Ink: Craft Basic Black
Misc: Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Rhinestones, Top Note Die, Big Shot, Lace Ribbon Border

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A Merry Christmas

2011-10-05T16:37:00.000-07:00

This is the page layout for the week of October 6th. Here are a few details...
Stamp Set: Bells and Boughs, 25 and Counting (Holiday Mini)
Card Stock: Real Red, Garden Green, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
Paper: Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Series Paper
Ink: Real Red
Misc.: Holly Berry Bouquet Buttons, Two Tags Die, Peek-a-Boo Die, Snowflake Punch, Tinsel, Go Go Boots Numbers, 1" square, 1 1/4" square, 1" circle, 1 1/4" circle brad, Polka Dot ribbon, Embossing Folder: Petals a Plenty, 1 3/4" circle, 1 3/8" circle, Big Shot

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60th Wedding Anniversary

2011-10-04T14:10:00.000-07:00

It's official. We're going to celebrate Mom and Dad's 60th Wedding Anniversary on October 22nd. Now that's exciting! We're going to have an open house for them. I've got some surprises for them done already. Now I've got to get the invitations out and get serious about the menu and the program. I'm so glad we get to do this for them. They are wonderful parents. I'll share some pictures of the party later. The announcement of their anniversary with a photo will be in the Fresno Bee this Sunday, October 9th.

Simply Sent Offer for October 2011

2011-10-01T12:02:00.000-07:00

Double Click on the image for a better view. You can also go to my Stampin'Up Business Web Site, Promotions, at http://www.karenangel.stampinup.net/

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Free Big Shot Offer, An Offer to DIE for!

2011-10-01T09:17:00.000-07:00

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Snow Much Fun

2011-09-30T21:56:00.000-07:00

Here are the cards we will be doing next week in my Rubber Stamping Classes. The first one is for Christmas. I was inspired by a card I swapped for at Convention from Lisa Gray. Thanks Lisa! Here are a few details:
Stamp Set: Snow Much Fun, Pennant Parade
Card Stock: Marina Mist, Bashful Blue, Whisper White
Ink: Craft Basic Black
Markers: Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder, So Saffron
Punches: Scallop Edge Border, Pennant, 1 1/4" Square, Scallop Square
Dies: Scallop Circle, Clear Circle
Embossing Folder: Northern Flurry
Misc: Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Heat and Stick, VersaMarker, Dazzling Diamonds, Toothpick, Tombow Liquid Glue

The second card is inspired by Cindy Jenkins. Thanks, Cindy! I only made a few changes. Here are some of the details...
Stamp Set: Hand-Penned Holidays
Card Stock: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Old Olive and Very Vanilla
Paper: Brights Paper Pack: Pumpkin Pie
Punches: Wide Oval, Modern Label
Embossng Folder: Elegant Lines
Ink: Craft Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie
Misc: Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Baker's Twine

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Sweets for the Sweet

2011-09-29T08:43:00.000-07:00

Last night we had our monthly Stamp Club Meeting. Lisa surprised and delighted everyone there with her candy buffet! We all agreed it was Eye Candy! It definitely was a treat to behold! Thanks, Lisa, from all of us! You made us feel very special.

Paws!

2011-09-28T22:55:00.000-07:00

This layout is for my Scrapbooking Class this week! We are doing a pet page. You could easily turn this into a page for a kitty. I made the title "Paws" so that it would work for a dog or a cat. Here are some of the details...
Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Lucky Limeade, Chocolate Chip
Paper: Deigner Paper (Non-Stampin' Up)
Big Shot: Dog and/or Cat Die, Paw Embosslit, Serif Essentials Alphabet, Peek-a-Boo Frames Bigz Die, Scallop Square Die
Punch: 2 1/2" circle punch

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Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas!

2011-09-28T09:30:00.000-07:00

Stamp Club Tonight! Here's one of the projects we will be doing. We meet tonight at 6:30 pm sharp. Guests are welcome but you must RSVP before 4pm. With your minimum $15.00 order, you will be able to make this delightful card and one other project. The other project uses the new Simply Scored Scoring Tool. Come and find out how to make medallions or lollies.

I would like to give credit to Cindy Jenkins and Patty Bennett for the card above. This is just a different use for the darling punch art Santa that they posted on their blogs.

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Holiday Stocking and a Card

2011-09-25T13:42:00.000-07:00

We will be doing these two projects this week in my Stamping Classes. The 3D Holiday Stocking above is a container with a Holiday Stocking on each side. I used a #2 Box Die in the center. Here are a few details...
Card Stock: Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
Paper: Mocha Morning Specialty Paper
Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
Misc.: Silver Glimmer Paper, Crumb Cake Seam Binding, Antique Brads, Mini Jingle Bells, Linen Thread, Holiday Stocking Die, #2 Box Die, Big Shot

Hello Doily Card
Stamp: Hello Doily Background Stamp, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Circle Circus
Card Stock: Early Espresso, Confetti White Specialty
Ink: Craft and Classic Chocolate Chip
Misc.:Paper Flower, 5/16" brad, Scallop Circle Punch, Crop-a-Dile, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Trays, Spritzer Tool, Chocolate Chip Marker

Thanks for visiting and come again often!

Oh Christmas Tree

2011-09-25T00:23:00.000-07:00

Today we met for a Specialty Christmas Card Class. This is just one of the three cards that we made. This is one is quite elegant. Here are some of the details...
Card Stock: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Basic Black
Paper: Newsprint Specialty Paper, Silver Glimmer Paper
Ink: Craft Black
Misc: Northern Flurry Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Stars #2 Die, Clear Embossing Powder
Paper Folding: Cut the four squares measuring 3", 2 1/2", 2" and 1 1/2" from the Newsprint DSP
With the right side down, fold diagonally corner to corner forming a triangle. Unfold and repeat the other way. Then fold in half forming a rectangle both ways. Use a bone folder to get crisp creases. Unfold. Fold paper in half by creasing the diagonal folds and pushing the half fold towards the center. This creates another triangle. Then fold the two front flaps forward towards the center making sure they meet in the middle directly under the peak. Repeat for all 4 squares. If you start with the smallest one, place the next tip inside the pocket of the previous one until all are assembled. Add a stem and a star.

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Trick or Treat

2011-09-22T14:10:00.000-07:00

Halloween is just around the corner. We'll be ready with this scrapbook page layout tonight in my Scrapbooking Class. Here are some of the details:
Card Stock: Basic Gray, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight
Ink: Craft White, Basic Black
Dies: Cat and Moon, Fence, Fancy Trim, Top Note
Embossing Folders: Stripes, Spider Web
Punches: 1 3/8 and 1 1/4" squares, 3/4" circle, Wide Oval, Bat, 1/16" and 1/8" circle punches

Happy Halloween

2011-09-16T14:15:00.000-07:00

Here's the second card that I will be teaching this coming week. It's a Waterfall Card. You can see Step-by-Step Instructions at http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ in the Resource Section. Here are a few details...
Card Stock: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla
Ink: Craft: Basic Black
Stamp Set: Batty for You
Misc: Round Tab Punch, 1 3/8" circle, 1 1/4" circle, Scallop Circle, Mini Brads, Spider Web Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Multipurpose Platform and acrylic plates
This is a fun card to make and to receive. I haven't done one for awhile. But it all came back to me! Whew!

Thanks for stopping by. Come again soon!

Merry Christmas!

2011-09-16T10:32:00.000-07:00

Here's the first card we will be doing this next week in my Stamping Class. Kudos to Carrie Gaskin for her card at http://www.artisticavenger.com/ I was so fortunate to swap with her at Convention 2011. I changed it up a bit with different colors, a different word stamp and the bow location. It didn't need to be changed at all. But this is what I came up with. Hope you all enjoy it as much I did! Here are a few details...
Card Stock: Chocolate Chip, Naturals Ivory, Neutrals Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack
Ink: Craft Chocolate Chip, Soft Suede
Misc: Regals Collection Button, Vanilla Seam Binding, Half Pearl, Word Window and Modern Label Punch, Big Shot, Snowflake Bigz Die

FIVE DAY ONLINE ORDERING SPECIAL

2011-09-15T12:05:00.000-07:00

Starting today, 9/15/11, I am offering an Online Ordering Special. Here’s how it works. Simply order $75 or more online at (www.karenangel.stampinup.net), my Stampin’ Up Business Website, and you will receive a free Assorted In-Color 2011-2012 box of Stampin’ Write Markers. ($75 or more is the amount you purchase before Tax and Shipping and Handling Charges are applied.) The Stampin’ Write Markers are found on page 176 in the Stampin’ Up Idea Book and Catalog. You will get 5 markers in the following colors: Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder, and Island Indigo. (Item #123002)

This offer expires 9/20/11 midnight (PST). I will send your Stampin’ Write Markers on or about October 1st. Be sure to send me an email with your information as soon as you place your order including your email address, full name, and mailing address if you placed an order within this specified timeframe.

My email address is 4angelsk@sbcglobal.net

Something New Swap

2011-09-13T23:07:00.000-07:00

This is my submission for a "Something New Swap". It features the new Hello Doily Background Stamp. I love the beautiful detail of this stamp. Here are a few details about the card...
Card Stock: Early Epresso, Confetti White
Ink: Craft and Classic Chocolate Chip
Stamp Set: Hello Doily, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Misc.: Paper flowers, 5/16" Neutrals Brad, dimensionals, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch,
1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1/8" circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch, Spritz Tool

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Fall Page Layout 9 15 11

2011-09-13T14:03:00.000-07:00

Looking ahead to Fall, we'll enjoy the cooler weather, autumn leaves, and the beautiful colors that we associate with the approaching Fall Season. We are going to do this Fall Page Layout this week. Here are a few details:
Card Stock: Baja Breeze, Early Espresso, Confetti White, Designer Paper: Autumn Meadows (Retired)
Ink: Craft Chocolate Chip, Soft Suede
Stamp Set: Gently Falling
Misc: Spice Cake Fabric, Spice Cake Button, Designer Frame Embossing Folder, 1 3/4" circle punch, Leaves Die, Scallop Circle 2 3/8", Scallop Squares Duo

9/11 Rememberance

2011-09-11T19:10:00.000-07:00

Today is September 11th. I do remember that day in 2001. Our son was the first to see the news as it was happening. There was no time to shield him from such terrible news. He was the one who called it to our attention. It is such an important thing to remember. I want to remember and at the same time I don't want to remember. Remembering helps me to pray for all the families who lost loved ones by this act of terror. I am thankful for the diligent efforts of our leaders and military to protect us from further attacks. I will always remember 9/11.

Rubber Stamping Class September 12th

2011-09-09T17:39:00.000-07:00

On Monday, September 12th, we will be making these lovely cards. The first one was inspired by Vanessa Zhong's vintage card. We swapped at Convention 2011. The second one is a fine card for Autumn using the Warmest of Wishes Stamp Set.

I'm looking forward to seeing all my students again after the Labor Day Week-end. I'm ready for Fall weather and Autumn colors. You can tell by the Autumn Wreath on my front door!

If you are in the Fresno/Clovis area and would like to join us, please go to my Stampin' Up Website and RSVP on my Calendar of Events.

Thanks for visiting and come again!

Best Day Page

2011-09-08T09:44:00.000-07:00

This page layout is quite "Vintage". I used the Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper. The colors are Soft Suede,Pink Pirouette, Very Vanilla and Marina Mist. The Stamp Sets used were: Fabulous Phrases and Best Friends Forever. We'll be doing this page in my Scrapbooking Class this week. The Top Note Die and the Decorative Label Punch are utilized in unique ways for accents and journaling spaces.

I've decided to use this Beau Chateau Product Suite for my parent's 60th Wedding Anniversary Celebration. I'm looking forward to implementing it for my invitations, decorations and party planning. The little blue flowers remind me of my mom's china. It is so beautiful.

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Beau Chateau Product Suite

2011-09-03T10:08:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite product suites at the Stampin' Up Convention 2011 display was the Beau Chateau! You can tell by the number of photos I took! It was so pretty and vintage. You will find the Beau Chateau Product Suite featured in the SU Idea Book and Catalog on pages 132-133. You'll find fabric, Stamp Sets, Side Notes, a 6 x 6 Printed Album, Digital Downloads, Designer Series Paper and Textured Impressions Embossing Folders. The last photo is a vintage card I designed for my Stamp Clubs using the Beau Chateau DSP.

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Big Top Product Suite

2011-09-02T10:11:00.000-07:00

The Big Top Product Suite is featured on pages 62-63 of the Stampin' Up Idea Book and Catalog
including Stamp Sets, Designer Series Paper, Designer Buttons, Dies, Accents and Digital Downloads.

What a fun suite! The pictures above were from the Stampin' Up Convention this year.
I was so inspired by this Suite that this is what I designed for my Scrapbooking Class last night!

Thanks for looking and come again!

Scrapbooking Class 9 1 11

2011-09-01T00:38:00.000-07:00

Our theme for this week's Scrapbook Page is Birthday. This page is bright and cheery. The Designer Series Paper is called Big Top Birthday. The colors used here are Turquoise, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White. The stamp sets used here are: Patterned Party, Favorite Things (retired), and Party This Way. This should be a lot of fun to scrapbook.

Thanks for looking.

Stamp Club #1 8 31 11

2011-08-30T19:48:00.000-07:00

Here's the second project for Stamp Club this week. The stamp set is called Easy Events. #123225 Clear $24.95 p. 57 in the Stampin' Up Idea Book and Catalog. What's nice about this set is that all the stamps are about the same size. It's a set that's good for so many occasions. Check it out! I think you will like this versatile set! The colors used here are: Baja Breeze, Chocolate Chip and Very Vanilla.

Thanks for looking!

Stamp Club #1 August 31st Meeting

2011-08-30T13:51:00.000-07:00

Here's a sneak peek at what we will be doing at our monthly Stamp Club this Wednesday. The colors used are as follows: Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, and Pink Pirouette. The Designer Series Paper used is from the Beau Chateau Pack. #122357 ($10.95) The brad in the center of the flower is from the Basics Glimmer Brads Collection #121003 $4.95 The punches used were: Scallop Circles: 2 3/8" #118874, 1 3/4" #119854, Boho Blossom #119858, and Blossom Petals Builder #121808. This card was inspired by a card made by my friend, Gloria Hall.

Reminder: the Buy 3/Get 1 Free Designer Series Paper $10.95 Value Promotion ends this Wednesday, August 31st! Also, the Summer Mini Catalog expires this week as well. I encourage you to take another look!

Thanks for visiting my blog today!

Rubber Stamping Class 8 29 11

2011-08-26T18:00:00.000-07:00

These are the cards we will be making in my Rubber Stamping Class on Monday. The first one was inspired by a swap I received at Convention 2011 by Vikki Beck of Sarasota, FL. The second one is inspired by a card made by Julie Di Matteo. Thanks to both of these talented stampers for their inspiration!

Scrapbooking Class 8 25 11

2011-08-23T12:16:00.000-07:00

We will be doing this page layout this week in my Thursday night Scrapbooking Class. The title is FAMILY, Priceless! We are using some of the yummy papers in the Stampin' Up Sprice Cake Product Suite of the upcoming Holiday Mini Catalog. The colors include: Soft Suede, More Mustard, Pool Party, Pear Pizzazz, River Rock, and Very Vanilla. These new and unexpected colors conjure up thoughts of a cool autumn day. We are looking forward to cooler days! I'm sure they will be here before we know it!

Rubber Stamping Class 8 22 11

2011-08-21T16:02:00.000-07:00

These are the cards that I will be teaching this week. The hanging basket is inspired by Vera Milne of Beaumont, TX. We swapped at Convention. The gals in my group at Convention loved this card! The second card with the Seaside feel to it was inspired by Sherry Jo Painter-Torres. We swapped at Convention 2011 as well. I love the clean and simple look of this card. It makes me want to go to the Coast.

SU Holiday Mini Swap

2011-08-20T11:04:00.000-07:00

This is a card that I designed and made for a SU Holiday Mini Swap that I am participating in. I used all Stampin' Up products here. These are some of the details:

Card Stock: Real Red, Garden Green, Whisper White, Red Glimmer Paper, DSP: Frostwood Lodge (Holiday Mini Effective 9/1/11), DSP: Big Top Birthday (SU Idea Book & Catalog)
Ink: Craft Real Red, Classic Real Red
Punches: Small Heart #117193, 3/4" circle #119873, 1" circle #119868, Decorative Label #120907
Embossing Folders: Square Lattice # 119976, Stripes #123128
Bigz Die: Top Note #113463, Originals Die Stocking Accents #124099 (Holiday Mini Effective 9/1/11)
Stamp Set: Festive & Fun #123744 (Clear) or #123742 (Wood) (Holiday Mini Effective 9/1/11); Warmest of Wishes Hostess set in the Holiday Mini, #122670 (wood) or #122672 (clear)

I'm really excited about the new Stampin' Up Holiday Mini Catalog which will be effective September 1-January 3, 2012. When it becomes effective, you can order on my Online Stampin' Up Store right from "Karen's Stampin' Up Website".

Thanks for looking!

Explore Your Creativity with Stampin' Up

2011-08-19T12:58:00.000-07:00

http://youtu.be/7tGKQ1OVHow

Check out this video of our CEO and Co-Founder of Stampin' Up, Shelli Gardner. It's all about Creativity!

Stock up on Stampin' Up Designer Series Paper Before August 31st and Save!

2011-08-19T09:57:00.000-07:00

Click on "Karen's Stampin' Up Website" on the right. Click on Promotions. We've got wonderful Designer Series Paper to choose from. This is a $10.95 value. Above is just a sampling of what you will find on my SU Website. It's a great time to stock up!

Our 36th Wedding Anniversary

2011-08-17T19:39:00.000-07:00

Davd and I celebrated our 36th Wedding Anniversary yesterday. We both feel blessed. We had a wonderful dinner at Tahoe Joe's and a movie. Dave gave me these beautiful flowers. I absolutely love receiving flowers. We had so many flowers, I had to make two arrangements. That's a nice problem! I always take pictures of the flowers so that I can enjoy them for a long time.

Scrapbooking Class 8 18 11 Layout

2011-08-17T10:39:00.000-07:00

This is a layout that I will be teaching this Thursday in my Scrapbooking Class.

Supplies:
Card Stock: Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand, Not Quite Navy, Nautical Expedition DSP (Summer Mini Last Chance to Purchase 8/31/11 122343 $10.95)
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Not Quite Navy
Stamps: The Open Sea (Summer Mini Last Chance 8/31/11 Clear 123032 $18.95, Wood 123030 $26.95), Just Surfing (Retired)
Dies: Tasteful Trim, Timeless Type Junior Alphabet, Perfect Pennants
Punches: Large and Small Tag, 1 1/4", 1 3/8", 1 3/4", 2 1/2" circle, 1/8" circle
Misc: Bakers Twine (123125 $2.95 Summer Mini)

If you would like to order, please click on My Stampin' Up Website and the 24/7 SU Online Store. I would appreciate your business!

Thanks for looking!

Scrapbooking and Rubber Stamping Card Class

2011-08-17T10:34:00.000-07:00

This is a little collection of items that I have made using simular colors. I just love this color combination: Crumb Cake, Black, Vanilla. It really rocks my world right now! I can't seem to get enough of it.

Scrapbooking Class Page Layout

2011-08-17T09:51:00.000-07:00

Here's a fun layout that works for the following themes: Family, Children

Supplies:

Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Real Red, More Mustard, Brights DSP

Big Shot: Top Note, Two Tags, Tastefully Trim Dies

Punches: 2 1/2" circle, Scallop Circle, 1 3/4" circle, Owl

Gone Fishin' Scrapbook Page

2011-08-16T09:48:00.000-07:00

Here's the page layout that we did last week in my scrapbooking class. The ladies made some changes to the title and called it "Gone Campin' or "Fish Farm". Some stamped and cut out more fish. We used the largest star for a journaling opportunity! The coin envelope was added for memorabilia. The fish hook was a fun accent.

Our grandson's 3rd Birthday Party

2011-08-16T09:21:00.000-07:00

We had a wonderful time celebrating Ty's 3rd birthday last Friday. The park had everything you could want. The kids enjoyed the sprinkler park, the teeter totter, slides and all! We are so blessed to be grandparents to Ty and Carter. Looking forward to #3 (a boy) in December! It melted our hearts when Ty thanked everyone for coming to his birthday party!

More Friends at Convention

2011-08-10T20:42:00.001-07:00

August Stampin' Up Promotion

2011-08-08T13:50:00.000-07:00

During August, get a FREE
package of Stampin’ Up!’s®
exclusive Designer Series Paper—
a $10.95 value—when you buy
three! Choose from a wide
variety of designs and colors
available in the 2011-2012
Idea Book & Catalog and 2011
Summer Mini Catalog
Click on Karen's Stampin' Up Website on the right. Click on Promotions.
Click on Shop Now! Thank you for checking out this promotion!

Friends at Convention 2011

2011-08-06T21:48:00.001-07:00

We really enjoyed the Stampin' Up Convention this year. I got my first Prize Patrol! Whoo Hoo! We had great classes, General Sessions, Stamp Camps, Organized Swaps, and free stamps from Stampin' Up!! We loved all the demonstrations and displays. Here are a few photos of the displays.

My Convention 2011 Swaps

2011-08-06T21:42:00.000-07:00

My Convention Swaps

2010-08-07T13:09:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the swaps that I took to Convention to swap. I enjoyed the organized swaps that I participated in at Convention. This is the first time for me. I was in a WOW Swap with over 100 other demonstrators. All I can say is WOW! I also participated in a Christmas Swap organized by Jana Aleman. Thanks for looking!

Color Renovation Color Kits

2010-07-28T11:54:00.000-07:00

We have Color Kits available to everyone to retrofit your existing Stampin' Up Products! Click HERE to see the flyer. You will notice that the kits are a real bargain when you consider what each item would have cost separately. Check it out! These Color Kits are available through the end of June 2011.

New Hostess Promotion

2010-07-28T08:54:00.000-07:00

We have a great new promotion for Hostesses.

Click HERE to see the flyer.

Call me to schedule your Workshop today.

Convention Highlights

2010-07-27T12:36:00.001-07:00

The displays this year were outstanding! I loved looking at everything displayed using our new color collections. It was truly eye candy!

Stampin' Up Convention

2010-07-27T12:15:00.000-07:00

Hot on the heels of Convention 2010, we have the newsflash that Hostesses have a special promotion starting today, July 27th through August 31st, 2010. For any order $350 or more, the hostess earns an extra $25 for free merchandise from the current Stampin' Up catalogs. Refer to my Stampin' Up Demonstrator Business Website for more information regarding this promotion. This does not apply to on-line orders. www.karenangel.stampinup.net

2010-04-13T10:43:00.000-07:00

Here are the colors that will be retiring the end of June 2010. If I can help you with ordering the ink refills for any of these colors or order card stock, please let me know. I want you to have plenty of time to order what you need for the future. The new Color Collection is shown here as well. I'm sure we will find the new colors are beautiful and useful. I'm looking forward to all the new color combinations that people will come up with.