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March Stamp Club

in , , by Kari Downing Reese, May 13, 2014
Spring has Sprung and these cute projects are the perfect go-to cards and gifts for friends!
Who doesn't love quick and easy gifts that you can whip up in no time?
 
The first project is one that I love and like to use a lot for a hostess gift, a thank you gift, or a just because gift.
 
*My Mother Stamp Set
*Summer Starfruit Ink & Pool Party Cardstock
*Gold Sequin Trim & Decorative Window Gift Boxes
*Summer Starfruit, Crisp Cantalope, Pool Party twine
*Spiral Flower Originals Big Shot Die
You can see in the photo above that the Spiral Flower comes out as a flat scalloped spiral.
I then used my bone folder to curl the paper, break down the fibers, and get the shape to take place.
I used my finger to start twirling the shape; you could use a marker, a pencil, anything you have.
Voila!  Isn't it pretty?!
I stamped the phrase "You're 1 in a million" on some Whisper White cardstock and used my scissors to create a pennant shape at the end; then I used a glue gun to attach the flower to the banner.  I tied the Gold Sequin trim and the Twine around the box.
 
These Decorative Window Gift Boxes are so easy to decorate and can be used for anything; cookies, candy, cards, gift cards, money for a graduate, golf tees, etc etc etc
 
The second project is a Birthday card.  I couldn't resist using this stamp set to create my own patterned paper!
 
*Simple Stems and Four You Stamp Sets
*Daffodil Delight, Midnight Muse, Gumball Green Ink
*Whisper White, Midnight Muse, Gumball Green Cardstock
*Gumball Green Stitched Satin Ribbon
Stamp one of the flower images randomly across the paper in Gumball Green.
Then stamp the other two flower images in Midnight Muse and Daffodil Delight.
There is no right or wrong way; you can create any work of art that shows your stamping style!
If you celebrate your birthday in March, Happy Birthday!!
 
The third project uses some fun, new designer series paper and a neat method for using ribbon.
 
*Yippee Skippee! Stamp Set
*Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White Cardstock
*Kaleidoscope Designer Series Paper
*Bermuda Bay ink and Taffeta Ribbon
*Decorative Dots Embossing Folder
*Deco Labels Big Shot Framelits
I stamped the greeting onto Whisper White cardstock, then used the Big Shot and the Framelits to cut the image out; Easy!!
Cut the next size larger framelit for the Basic Black piece
Here is the neat method for using ribbon as an embellishment on your card and not tie it in a knot or a bow; just cut a strip and tape it around the back using Scotch tape!
A cute Thank You card!
 
Happy Stamping!
Kari Downing Reese
kdowning9678@yahoo.com
 
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June Stamp Club

in , , , by Kari Downing Reese, June 15, 2013
Do you ever feel like you always need birthday cards on hand?  This month's 3 projects for stamp club were all birthday cards! Of course, any of the greetings can be changed to fit multiple occasions.  Take a look...

Does this first project look familiar to you?!  It comes straight from the pages of the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog; it is the best resource when you have stampers block. :)

The first project uses two of my favorite color combinations; old olive and melon mambo (green and pink).  I also love this stamp set, Blue Ribbon because you can layer the scallop circle with different greetings in different colors, like I did below with the Happy Birthday greeting in Old Olive ink.  Also, to add some dimension and texture to your project, use your Embossing Folders; the one I used on this project is the Square Lattice.    
 
 
 

The second project was an insipiration from a fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator, Kimberly Van Diepen.  She is so creative!  I switched a few things up a bit from her card.  I used the Chevron Embossing Folder for my texture;  Doesn't it remind you of tire tracks...? :)

 
 
This stamp set, Label Love, has a coordinating punch, which is a huge time saver, cause who wants to cut the shape out when you can simply punch it out!  You could use any one of these greetings for this card instead of the Happy Birthday to you.
 
 To add some extra color around the greeting; I punched a solid shape from Coastal Cabana cardstock, then cut the shape in half, then adhered one side to the top of the gretting and the other side to the bottom...

My last project is quick and simple....and reminds me of Morocco in Epcot! :)  The Mosaic Madness stamp set and coordinating punch is NEW in the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog.  Also, the matching Embossing Folder, Modern Mosaic is new.....and what project would be complete without the NEW coordinating Designer Series Paper, Quatrefancy Specialty?!
 
 

I hope these projects inspired you to whip up a batch of birthday cards!  If you want to get your hands on some of these products, visit my stamping store 24/7 at http://kari.stampinup.net

If you want to join us for the next stamp club, please send me an email at kdowning9678@yahoo.com

Happy Stamping,
Kari

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Birthday!

in , by Kari Downing Reese, October 07, 2012
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
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Reduce Reuse Recycle

in , by Kari Downing Reese, September 23, 2012
I always have a select few Stampin' Up! retired stamp sets and accessories on hand to use for different occasions and I am glad this is one that I held on to.  Isn't the turle cute?!  The turtle is from the Fox & Friends stamp set and the card base is Close to Cocoa; two items that are retired (no longer sold by Stampin' Up!). 
Use some of your supplies that you have on hand in your stamp room, including the older catalogs.  The idea for this card came from a Mini Occasions 2010 Stampin' Up! catalog.  I love revisiting those catalogs for ideas and inspiration.  Try it out!

Happy Stamping!
Kari
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More Birthday fun!

in , by Kari Downing Reese, September 18, 2012
Here are more birthday cards that I received! I love getting cards in the mail, don't you?! The first one is a card from my fellow Stampin' Up! Demonstrator friend, Nicole Black. The second one is a card from my mom and the third card is from my sister, Kelly.







What is even better is having them in my kitchen on display! I like to celebrate the whole month of September. :)


Happy Stamping!

Kari


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Birthday - September 6

in , by Kari Downing Reese, September 06, 2012
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



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Labels Framelits and Make a Cake

in , , , , by Kari Downing Reese, August 05, 2012
A birthday card I made for one of my friends. I love these colors together!



Stamps: Make a Cake, Something to Celebrate (Hostess 2011)

Paper: Twitterpated, Basic Grey, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black, Baja Breeze, So Saffron, Midnight Muse

Accessores: Labels Framelits, Baja Breeze seam binding, Whisper White taffeta ribbon


Happy Stamping,

Kari
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Birthday Fun

in , by Kari Downing Reese, September 15, 2011
My four day birthday weekend was a blast! How exiciting it was to receive this card in the mail from Stampin' Up! wishing me a happy birthday with a special message inside. I love being a demonstrator!



Next up, presents from my co-workers....the book, The Help; Dirty Dancing movie (classic), candy, popcorn and a movie theater gift card to boot! :)



My most FAVORITE gift of course was the charm bracelet I got from Michael. How thoughtful he was to add a kitty for my cat, Sassy, a cruise ship for the cruise I went on with my mom in November 2010, and my favorite color of all time, turquioise beads!



Some greek dinner at Acropolis; my first dinner there.



Margaritas at Luna's; an AWESOME Mexican restaurant in Brandon, Florida! Yum-o!


And top it all off with some Menchies yogurt!!! They have 16 flavors that rotate from time to time and about 30 or so different toppings ranging from sweet to salty to fruit to syrups. The best part is, you get to control how much and how many you add. SWEET!







Thanks for stopping by!! :)


Kari
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Birthday Weekend!

in , by Kari Downing Reese, September 01, 2011
Hey peeps, are you guys still there?! :) September is a great month; the fall season, pumpkin flavored bagels, and my Birthday!! Looking forward to a long weekend celebrating my birthday! I have four days to play; not sure what the plans are yet; definitely have to get some crafting squeezed in! I will be sure to have pictures posted of my fun weekend. :)
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