Kari's Krafts

Stampin' Up! added 300 products to the Clearance Rack in the Online Store at discounts up to 80 percent while supplies last!!  Check it out at my Online Store http://kari.stampinup.net

You can find stamp sets, ribbon, punches, embellishments.....everything for your Christmas Wish List!  What a great idea for Stocking Stuffers! 

Happy Stamping,
Kari

And the countdown begins!  Only 30 days left until Christmas!  I cannot believe it is only one month away...cookies, baking, eating, sharing, cardmaking, family, friends, carols, etc etc etc.  What are your holiday plans this year?  Traveling or will family be visiting you?  I am happy to have my family here with me in sunny Florida, although sometimes I do wish for a white christmas.  Wouldn't that be a sight here!

I love these printed tags in the Holiday Catalog this year.  The Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags make it sooooo easy to make a card or gift tag special.  There are 25 double-sided tags; 5 each of 5 designs, $3.95.  Check them out on page 12 of the Holiday Catalog!

Supplies:
Stamps:  French Foliage, Confetti, woodgrain Always Thankful (retired)
Ink: Raspberry Ripple, Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
Accessories:  2 1/2" circle punch, Raspberry Ripple ribbon, Brushed Bronze designer buttons, Linen Thread

Supplies:
Stamps: Day of Gratitude
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Pear Pizazz (retired)
Accessories: 2 1/2" circle punch, Square Lattice EF, Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon

Happy Stamping,
Kari

I love creating Birthday cards for my friends; here is a card I created using the Mixed Bunch stamp set and coordinating punch, the leaf from Betsy's Blossoms stamp set and retired (no longer available) Designer Series Paper in Everyday Enchantment from the 2012 Sale-a-bration catalog as well as the stamp set Elementary Elegance for the sentiment "Happy Birthday".  It is always good to have this sentiment on hand.

Speaking of sentiment stamps, Stampin' Up! is now offering you the chance to buy SINGLE pieces from the following greeting stamp sets:  Word Play, Perfectly Penned, and Seasonal Sayings.  They will be offered in clear mount only.   This offer goes thru January 2, 2013.  Check out these stamp sets and see if there are any sentiments you want to get your hands on!

Happy Stamping,
Kari

Supplies Used:
Stamp Sets:  Mixed Bunch, Betsy's Blossoms, Elementary Elegance (retired)
Paper:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz (retired), Everyday Enchantment DSP (retired)
Ink:  Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Soft Suede
Accessories:  Scallop edge punch, Blossom punch, 3/4" circle punch, 1/8" mini brads

How cool Stampin' Up! is for having a little treat for me during the month of my birthday...



Happy Stamping,
Kari

Today was a great day; my birthday! I wanted to share two birthday cards I received from my friends, Ellen and Kim. I love these cards! Thank you!!


Happy Stamping!
Kari

I love this stamp set, Best of Everything....so many cute uses for this set. Check out the technique I used of creating a cloud background by using a sponge and a punched scallop circle!

I have used this card for many different occasions...thank you, birthday, miss you. Here is an example of my thank you card.

Supplies:

A birthday card I made for one of my friends. I love these colors together!

It might still be warm and sunny here in Florida, but that doesn't mean it's too early to get a little bit festive! You won't want to miss the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog. Inside are fresh and fun new Stampin' Up! products that will help you WOW your family and friends this holiday season. Whether it's a spooky Halloween treat, a trendy place seating card for your Thanksgiving guests, or a fancy ornament made of paper and ribbon for your Christmas tree, you will have fun with this new Holiday Catalog!

Don't miss the bundles that save you money by putting together coordinating products (up to 15%)! If you don't have your hands on this new Catalog, let me know and I will get one out to you.
I hope this catalog and all the product samples inside will inspire you to create fun projects for any holiday celebration!

Happy Stamping,
Kari

The last day of convention is always so hard; having too much fun to leave....here are a few snapshots of the last day of convention. My nametag and pin for attending convention and a FREE stamp set just for attending break-out classes...

The fun continues...This trip I saw so many cute bags made from the Stampin' Up! fabric. Yep, that's right, Stampin' Up! sells fabric! I love using fabric on cards, to make flower pins, and to make bags. Check out one of the samples below...

The new trimmer is fantastic; can't wait to order this one...