Waitin on Santa!!

Good Morning! Today's card I am showing you is for the KLSNS Snowflake Challenge as well as the Friday Sketcher Challenge.

This image is a High Hopes image and I got it this last year and I just love it. I have 2 cats and I have on occasion found them in the tree peering out at me. I can't say they've hung on the branch like that but they are a little heavy for that. But lets say we do weight the tree down because of them.

I colored the image with my copic markers and then around the edges I just used a sponge to soften the stark white cardstock. I have gotten so I have been doing this alot and the air compressor works well for this too! I have also used the MS ornament punch and the branch punch on this card.

Just wanted to remind you that you can join the KLSNS Snowflake challenge and win a gift certificate and a stamp from Kelly so come on over and check it out. Plus you can use code NOV5 and get $5 off orders of $30 or more. And then of course, she is carrying the High Hopes now too.I hope you all have a blessed Sunday!

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Sweet 60s Tilda and Snowflakes

Happy Saturday everyone!! WOW... Deb sure gave us lots of yummy goodness yesterday with her sparkling snowflake tutorials, didn't she?! Absolutely beautiful!! Sooo, I sat down last evening to make a challenge card - with SNOWFLAKES, and look what sketch I came across!! Friday Sketchers, with this huge snowflake as the sketch! =)
I don't have a huge snowflake die or anything, so I sized this sketch to 5.25" square and printed it out, then stuck a piece of pink dp behind when cutting it out... Wha-LA! Then I added Dazzling Diamonds to the edges. This is 60's Lollipop Tilda from the Little Yummy for your Tummy collection, and this DP is called Eskimo Kisses by Basic Grey (but I'm sure you already knew that as it's sooo popular right now!!) I realize now after taking the picture that I forgot those circles in the corners, so I'm prolly out of luck with entering, LOL - BUT, maybe it'll inspire you to get out those snowflake punches and try our November challenge!! Don't HAVE punches? That's okay! You can use designer paper with snowflakes in it, or how about snowflake ribbon?! We'd LOVE for you to play along and then enter your card/project using Mr. Linky! Also, if you play in our challenge AND grab our snowflake challenge blinky and post in your sidebar, you will get an ADDITIONAL chance to win a sweet prize!! Ends Nov. 30th.

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Deb's Snowflake Tutorial/November Challenge: SNOWFLAKES

Good morning! TGIF! Today I'm introducing the KLSNS blog challenge for November: SNOWFLAKES!!


You have the entire month of November to make a card or other item with a snowflake and using the MISTER LINKY button, below direct Kelly to your card. You could win a $10 gift certificate and a free surprise stamp of Kelly's choice!

Several weeks ago on my own blog, I shared my version of the Anne Wight snowflakes. In that tutorial, I used sponge daubers and ink pads to create colorful snowflakes. This time I have two different options for you.

The supplies you need to gather are:

• snowflake punches or dies
• glitter
• clear drying glue (I use Diamond Glaze or Glossy Accents)
• pop-dots
• brad/button/sticker/rhinestone for the center
• white or patterned paper

The first snowflake option simply uses patterned papers. You can use any size pattern, but I generally keep the size small for more even color changes. For small snowflakes punch 1-2 snowflakes. Here I used some Basic Grey ESKIMO KISSES scraps.

Put a dot of glue on the outer tips of each leg of the snowflake. Then dip directly into the glitter jar. Tap off the excess glitter. The great thing about Diamond Glaze or Glossy Accents is that it dries almost instantly. Don't worry about leaving glue in the pot. I haven't found that to be an issue.

Use a pop-dot between snowflake layers and off-set the legs. On these small snowflakes I used a very fine glitter (but I'll be honest and tell you that I like CHUNKY glitter better for the bigger snowflakes). In the very center add some eye-candy. In this case a pink rhinestone added that extra bit of bling.

Here's the finished card. I used different patterned papers for each layer of the snowflake. REMEMBER - NO TWO ARE A LIKE! The image background was watercolored first and then stamped. I re-inked the snowman after stamping and added highlights with my Souffle pen.

Stamps: Stampendous SILENT NIGHT SNOWMAN
Paper: Basic Grey ESKIMO KISSES
Ink: SU! Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzelberry, and Melon Mambo (re-inkers)
Accessories: Deb's Crystal snowflakes, EK Success border punch, glitter pen, aqua pen, glue pen, glitter, and Souffle pen.

The second snowflake is much like the original method. Starting with white paper, punch 2-3 snowflakes of differing sizes out.

In the original method, I used sponge daubers to apply color to the white paper before punching. But if you're coloring with COPIC markers, you might want to use the COPIC airbrush system to make sure the snowflakes match what you're coloring.

Spray two colors on each snowflake.

Once again put a dot of Glossy Accents on the leg of each snowflake. On the larger snowflakes, I will cover each "finger" too. The larger glitter (in this case SU! Chunky glitter) adds a larger surface for the light to bounce off.

Add a pop-dot between each layer. Remember to off-set the legs. And in this case I put a Basic Grey brad in the center, after I punched a hole. It's very easy to rip the snowflakes.

On the larger snowflakes to give even more texture, I also glue a leafy punch layer.

Kelly doesn't have this High Hope's pair, but I bet if you asked her she might be able to order it for you! (wink)

Stamps: High Hopes FOLLOW THE STARS, Denami swirl stamps.
Paper: Basic Grey ESKIMO KISSES
Ink: Memento Black Tuxedo
Accessories: Deb's Crystal snowflakes, Basic Grey brads, SU! chunky glitter, glue pad, Copics (see below for color list), airbrush system, and glitter pens.

You do *not* have to use the tutorial for these snowflakes on your challenge card (but I'd love to see what you come up with!!) However, your card must have snowflakes as the general theme or visible component of your card or altered item.
Please use MR LINKY to post links to your SNOWFLAKE projects! Be sure to post a direct link to your blog entry (so we can find it quickly) or gallery item.



Now that you've entered our challenge... Want ANOTHER chance at winning a prize!! Just disply the following blinky in your sidebar through the end of Nov. to help spread the word about our challenge!! :) THANKS!

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Snowflake Sweetie!!!

Happy Thursday everyone!!! Hope your week has been going well for you:)
This is my Snowflake Sweetie card!!lol
On my card I did use the 60's Tilda and she is colored with copics. I also used this darling darling Basic Grey dp that was sent to me by Kelly!! Thank you hun, I love love love this dp!!!! Its soooo pretty :) The dp is called Eskimo Kisses and can be found at the KL Stampin N Scrappin store along with some other Darling DP's!!!
I did embossing over her with the swiss dots cb embossing folder. I also used the cuddlebug(cb) snowflake one on the white panel. The borders are punched with a snowflake border punch.


Of course I had to add some ribbon and trim!! The snowflakes are buttons and I love them!!! :) Along the bottom of my card I used some blue pearls :)

Thank you for stopping by and looking , and enjoy your day!!

Hugs ,
Cheryl
Also right now use coupon code NOV5 to save 5.00 off your order at the KL Stampin N Scrappin Store if you spend 30.00 or more!!! Awesome deal!!!

P.S. -- Also . . . check out the new High Hopes seasonal stamps (Christmas and Valentine's day ones) that Kelly has added to the store! They are now available in cling foam or unmounted rubber.

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Basketful of Love

Posted by Jessica G.

Stamps: High Hopes 'Andrea's Kitties', Stamping Bella sentiment. Cardstock: Basic Grey 'Bittersweet', Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip, white. Ink: Memento, Copics, Chocolate Chip. Accessories: Oval Nestabilities, Happy Hammer 'Cute Cats' brads.

Isn't this High Hopes image adorable? I'm a little extra partial to it because our daughter is named Andrea and she would love to have a basketful of kittens! Be sure to check out all the High Hopes stamps at KL Stampin' N Scrappin, including the new Christmas cuties.

The November special at KLSNS is $5 off any order over $30 (before shipping and tax)!! Check out the store home page to find the special coupon code.

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Growing Up?! and a WINNER!!

Ooh, I just love sunflowers, and when this sweet Brigitta from the Swiss Pixies collectionbecame available on C.C. Designs wholesale list, I just had to add her to my store! If you notice our home page at http://shop.KLstampinNscrappin.com I chose sunflowers because they are so bright and cheery (now mind you I love roses, daisies and tulips too, but sunflowers I just have a special love for).

I sat down and colored her with my Copics last night, added a few highlights with the Signo white gel pen (I have to find some more of these for our store!!) and then layered the image on some Nook and Pantry BG DP. The stamped sentiment is from InkaDinkaDoo's Kids Quotes collection, which I had hoped to add to the store, but their minimum order requirements are a bit steep at $500, so we are holding off on that one for a while (at least after the new year). *wink* Here is a blurry picture of the stamp, sorry my camera and lighting were not cooperating too much this morning. (out of the mouths of babes but if it were ONLY true!) lol

The winner for KL Stampin N Scrappin's October Challenge is Christina at Christina's Creations!! Woohooo, congats, Christina! Thanks to everyone for playing along.

Christina's lovely creation was a labor of love. Did you see all the paper peicing and tiny leaves she carefully placed on her tree to create a lovely fall scene?! Well, if you haven't you must click on the link on her name to check it out. It is truly beautiful! :) Christina, please email me at info (at) KLstampinNscrappin (dot) com to get your $10 gift certificate code and please choose a Rachelle Anne Miller stamp from the Stampavie collection for your very own! :)

Thanks for stopping by today, and I hope you find some time for a cookie or two.

Oh, and in case you are wondering, I haven't forgotten about the new 2010 KL SNS Design Team. There are many photos and emails to go through yet. I plan on working on those somre more this weekend and hope to get back to 5 of you ladies next week. I will announce it first here, so keep an eye out for the surprise before you get an email. I will email those that do not reply to the "surprise post."

Hugs,

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Have a Holly Jolly Christmas

I hope you all had a great weekend and a wonderful Halloween. For my card today, I used High Hopes Mooshie Steals a Kiss and Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses paper. I also colored my image with Copic Markers and used Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses brads.


I hope you all have a great Monday! It's back to work for me...

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