KreatesKards has a new look

Hope you will stop by to see the brand new look of my blog. Let me know what you think by leaving a comment.

Thank you.

Mary
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

Stampin' Pastels are now available

Stampin' Pastels Available

July 31, 2010

We are pleased to announce that Stampin' Pastels (item 120962) and the Stampin' Pastels New Color Kit (item 120963) are now available.

This was just posted on the Stampin' Up! website and wanted to be sure you all got the news right away. The Stampin' Pastels are our beautiful chalks that are used in so many techniques. I'm definitely going to be ordering the new color kit myself to update my pastels.

Here's links to read more about the products:

Item #102962 - Stampin' Pastels

Item #102963 - Stampin' Pastels New Color Kit

All Stampin' Up! products can be ordered on-line thru my website by clicking HERE then clicking on shop now or by contacting me directly.

Mary
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

Batty 4 You

I started playing with different ideas for the bat. I used the Curly Label Punch, then shadow it using our new Bat Punch using it as a shadow. Then added "4" more bats in. Was trying to come up with a saying/sentiment and all of a sudden it hit me ... "Batty 4 You" was perfect. There are 4 bats to accent the card and 4 bats for each shadow.

Used Stampin' Up! Old Olive, Melon Mambo and Basic Gray Card Stock.

Batty 4 You was created with our label maker (thank you Hal).

Just a fun card to show someone you care.

Mary
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

Extra Extra ... Stampin' Up! $350 Workshop Earns Hostess an Additional $25 in Free Merchandise

Stampin' Up! just announced a brand new promotion and it is BIG NEWS !!!

From July 27th (that's today) thru August 31st, 2010 hostesses can earn an extra $25 in free merchandise when they host a workshop totaling $350 or more.

This is a limited time opportunity and DOES NOT apply to on-line orders. This is an awesome time for this promotion too as our new catalog just premiered. There are so many new stamp sets, Designer Series Papers, and other products to chose from.

Contact me directly if you are interested in this promotion. Again, it does NOT apply to on-line order, you need to contact me. This is an official Stampin' Up! promotion that is being offered by all demonstrators.

Did you know that with a $350 order, you automatically earn your choice of a level 1 or a level two hostess gift PLUS $40 in free merchandise. NOW WITH THIS GREAT PROMOTION instead of $40 in free merchandise, you will earn $65 in free merchandise. Isn't that fantastic!!!

If you would like to read more about it, CLICK HERE to read the flyer (pdf format).

NOTE: $350 is merchandise total before tax and shipping.


Mary
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)

Monday Inspiration: Post-It Note Tutorial

First I would like to thank Angie Juda for her inspiration. She had a similar project on her blog last week. It was just so cute I had to try it too.

This post-it note holder is a perfect stocking stuffer, small gift item, a thank-you, or just something nice to have in your purse or by the phone for notes.

Stampin' Up! Items Used:
Stamp Set: Friends Never Fade, item #118750 - wood OR #120618 - clear mount
Craft Stampin Pad, item #101731
Poppy Parade Card Stock, item #119793 ... piece is 3 3/8" x 8 1/2" AND a 3" square
Whisper White Card Stock, item #100730 .. piece 3" square
1/2" Stitched-Poly ribbon, item #119263 ... piece is 15" long
Jumbo Brad, Neutrals, item #112533 ... use 1 Whisper white
Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen, White, item #105021
Sticky Strip, Item #104294 (this is double sided tape)
SNAIL Adhesive, item #104332 (refills are #104331)
Stampin' Dimensionals, item #104430
Crimper, item #101618
Paper Piercing Tool, item #116631
Mat Pack, item #105826
1 3/4" Scallop Circle Extra-Large, item #119854
1 3/8" Circle Large, item #119860
Bone Folder, item #102300
Grid Paper, item #102787 (love this to protect my work surfaces, great to test stamp image on too -- 100 sheets for only $9.95)

All items listed above are available for sale thru my Stampin' Up! Website, CLICK HERE, then click on Shop Now to purchase.

Isn't the Poppy Parade card stock absolutely gorgeous!!! I love it and the ribbon is a perfect match for it too.

Craft ink in Whisper White is perfect for stamping on darker colors. Craft ink can take up to an hour to dry, so don't handle it after stamping unless you are certain it has dried completely.

I use the Grid Paper all the time and decided tonight that I should give you all a bit more information on it. There are 100 sheets in the package for $9.95. It is an oversized pad of lined grid paper to protect your stamping surface. It serves as scratch paper and ruler plus makes clean-up so easy. Includes a standard card dimension list and space for a writing a wish list. Grid is 10" x 16". Not only do I use them at my classes for each work surface, I use them myself when I am working on projects too. It is a must have item for me, and I highly recommend it.

Cut Poppy Parade Card Stock at 3 3/8" x 8 1/2"
Score at 4 1/4" and fold crisply with a bone folder.


Stamp image randomly over the complete piece of card stock using Whisper White Craft Ink. Set this aside. It will take approximately one hour to completely dry.


Using the small Whisper White square, punch out 1 scallop circle.


Now punch out the 1 3/8 circle in Poppy Parade.
Using SNAIL adhesive, adhere them together.


When you use the Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen, hold the pen upright not tilted and do not apply a great deal of pressure to the point. The less pressure the better the flow of ink. Pen should be store point side down to keep the tip moist.

Using the gel pen, make little stitch marks around the Poppy Red Circle. It will take a minute or two to dry.


Using the Mat Pack and the Paper Piercer Tool, pierce a hole in the very center of the Poppy Parade Circle. Then gently push the jumbo brad thru and open the prongs on the back.

When I pierced the paper, I twisted the pierce in a circular motion to make the hole a tad larger to accommodate the prongs on the tab.


Now without putting pressure on the handle, position the folded part of the paper in the crimper. See how it is just at the points.

Now squeeze the handle and crank thru. If the crimping barely shows, repeat this step. No need tho to do more than twice.

Photo of the crimped end.
I used a 1/2 pad of post-it notes that are 3" x 3".
On the back place 3 strips of Sticky Strip.
Remove film and center from the crimped lower edge to the lower edge of the cover.
Press firmly in place.

Photo of placement of the post-it note pad.

I put about a 1" strip of adhesive (you could use sticky strip too) on the ribbon in the center.
Then I place the back crimped side down onto the ribbon. This will help lock it into place and keep it stable.

Bring the ribbon around to the front and tie a knot bow.
Using Stampin' Dimensionals, adhere the scallop circle piece to the front of the cover.

Here's 3 that I made the last few days. The one on the bottom is Concord Crush. All the In Colors have this great matching ribbon. It is so soft and easy to tie but is not flimsy at all.

Hope you will try making these too.

Stampin' Up! supplies are available on-line 24/7 thru my website. CLICK HERE then click on shop now to place your order. You can also contact me directly by clicking on the E-Mail me in the blog header.

Mary
http://marydirector.stampinup.net
Stampin' Up! -- Discover Your Creativity
(On-line ordering now available thru my website)