Color Challenge

When life gets busy a lot of time passes between the times that I get to sit down and craft. This is one of those times. So when I saw that a member of my up-line posted a challenge on her blog I had to jump on the excuse to craft. The picture of above of the Americana themed jello was our inspiration. I love Americana and had such fun with it on our blog hop that I considered just posting another picture of those projects, but then I decided to make something new and fun. 

I came up with this!

I went a little crazy on the supplies for this card (I just couldn't narrow down what I wanted to use) but I really had fun with it and like the outcome. I was hoping to make a banner originally, but nap time isn't quite long enough for a project like that. I am thinking that now we will have to have a summer BBQ and use these are the invitations. Ideas are now rolling for decorations. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the card and look for more challenge projects to come!

Supply List:

Cardstock- Whisper White, Island Indigo, and Real Red

DSP- Summer Smooches

Ink-Real Red, Crumb Cake, and Island Indigo(distressing)

Stamp Sets- Mouthwatering and Best Friends Forever

Big Shot- Adorning Accents Edgelits, Adorning Accents Folders, Perfect Pennants Bigz L

Ribbon- Whisper White Baker's Twine

Paper Piercing Tool and Mat Pack
VersaMark and Melon Scented Embossing Powder

Stamp To The Max Team Blog Hop

 Hi! Welcome to my craft blog! I am #3 on the list. You probably just came from Mrs Martha's blog, LOVE her! I am so excited for the new catalog to start today!!! Our blog hop features products from the new catalog. Exciting no? YAY!!!

My projects are done with one of the new hostess sets called Priority Friend. From the moment I saw this set I loved it!

My first projects were very simple and true to the character of the set. I love the design of vintage envelopes to I designed a card to mimic that. I used strips of Real Red and Night of Navy to create my background. I LOVE the way that it turned out. So retro and fun! My second project was the little package you see pictured above. I think that this one is my favorite of all. It is the perfect size for little treats to give to a friend or neighbor.

 After I finished the first two projects I was loving the Americana feel and just had to keep going. I made this little pinwheel for my 3 year old to play with at the parades this July. It uses a sheet of paper from the new Summer Smooches Designer Series Paper and then just plan Night of Navy cardstock. I wrapped the Navy around a skewer to made the stick that he holds on to. I also made a second pinwheel that has a little girl in the center.

I also wanted to show that you didn't just have to do mail things with this set. This is a baby card that I made for a friend of mine. It uses two of the 2011-2013 in colors Pool Party and Island Indigo. I also used the hounds tooth embossing folder.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope that you liked my projects! Hop on over to the next blog on the list #4 which is my dear friend Stephanie.

#1 Maxine Conrad - http://stamptothemax.com

#2 Martha Haddock - http://stampinmartha.blogspot.com

YOU ARE HERE #3 Kim Stewart - http://kimberskrafts.blogspot.com

#4 Stephanie Bradley - http://stamplikeyoumeanit.blogspot.com

#5 Elizabeth Harris - http://www.elizabethloves2stamp.com

#6 Christina Mansker - http://crazystampmom.blogspot.com

#7 Edie Bunting - http://ediestamps.blogspot.com

Have fun hopping!!! 

Card Club

Card Club is starting in June, but I'm still missing one thing...

YOU!

Card Club is a ladies' night out each month where we will visit, munch on goodies, and make 3 projects for you to take home. You will also receive the current Stampin' Up! Idea Book and Catalog FREE!
The club will last about 10-12 months. You will need to place a $15.00 order each month. By the end of the year you will have a personal collection of high
 quality Stampin' Up products to create your own projects.

We will meet on two separate days so pick which one works best for you!
We will meet on
the 2nd Saturday at 2:00pm
or
the 3rd Thursday at 7:00pm

Space is limited so be sure to contact me today to reserve your spot!

kimberkrafts@hotmail.com

Busy Busy Build-A-Bear

 My fabulous up line passed on an opportunity to me a few weeks ago. A lady asked me to make some magnetic Build-A-Bear sets for her kid's birthday party. I must admit that it turned into a much larger project then I originally thought it would be. Since I spent so much time on them I thought that I would share my finished projects with all of you.

The first set pictured is the set that I did for the boys. There weren't many boy options so I had to improvise. To make the basketball outfit I cut the bottoms off the Santa pants and the sleeves off of the T-shirt. I also free handed the baseball bat and hand drew the lines on the baseball and basketball. It was a lot of extra work, but I LOVE the way that they turned out!

  For the blue and yellow girl sets I used the Beyond The Garden DSP and then for the red set I used some paper from our current Sale-A-Bration promotion. All the free products you can earn this year are absolutely wonderful! I love them all!!!

 My final project was tags for treat bags. I would have used the old stamp set, but I didn't have access to it so I used the head from the Build-A-Bear die. I actually like them better then just having a stamp. I guess I like the dimension or something.

Mommy and Me Valentine Class

I am SO excited to announce my very first Mommy and Me class! I have been wanting to do one of these for quite some time, but just have never been able to come up with the right craft. Well, what better time for a kid's craft then Valentine's? Below is the flyer with the additional information for the class.

 We will get together on
Saturday February 11, 2011
at 2:00 p.m. at my home.
The cost of the class will be $8.00
This cost will include 20 cards and 20 candy bags.
If you need more then 20 no worries it is only
$4.00 for every additional set of 10.
Make sure to reserve your spot no later then Tuesday February 7, 2011
Space will be limited, so contact me to reserve your spots today.

*These cards are very simple, but please be mindful that the younger the child the more assitance they will need. Especially with this amount of Valentines.
**Valentine's shown in "boy" colors (pacific point and real red), "girl" colors also available (rich razzleberry and pumpkin pie).

Christmas Advent Calendar Class

 This advent calendar is by far my favorite and will be used for years in my home! The magnetic squares offer so much versatility! You can have a special magnet board for them or they will fit nicely on a mini muffin to so you can hide little treats behind each number. Don't have a lot of extra space they can even go on your fridge! This calendar was made using the Christmas Lane Simply Scrappin' Kit and the 25 and Counting stamp set. Different pricing options for the class include one or both of these items.

This class will be held in my home
November 29, 2011
at 6:30 p.m.

$8- Includes ONLY the 25 magnetic squares.
$10- Includes the 25 magnetic squares and just under 1/2 of the Christmas Lane Simply Scrappin' Kit.
(The extras are enough to make 6 full size cards and maybe even a couple tags.)
$24- Includes the 25 squares and the Christmas Lane Simply Scrappin' Kit (minus what we use for the calendar which isn't much.)
$55- Includes the 25 squares, the Christmas Lane Simple Scrappin' Kit, AND the 25 and counting clear mount stamp set!

Contact me today to reserve your spot in the class! I am so excited to hear from you!!!

Upcoming Events

I am SO excited for these upcoming classes!!! I have loved every second of making them and I know that you will too!!! So take a look at the different classes and contact me today to reserve your spot!

September 22 7:00 pm - Halloween Countdown $15

Who doesn't love a fun advent  calendar? This one is done on a mini muffin tin so the treats can be customized to your little goblin's favorite treats! With this class you will receive your very own pack of the Pick Your Poison Designer Series Paper and will take more then half home with you to make additional Halloween crafts.

 (muffin tin not included in price)

September 29 7:00 pm - Spooky Bottle Labels $10

Bring your plain antique bottles and turn them into a stash of potions with these wicked labels. These would be the prefect accent to any shelf or counter! With this class you will receive your own pack of the Pick Your Poison Quick Accents which will be enough for at least a dozen labels! Don't need that many bottle labels? They are also perfect accents for any Halloween Scrapbook page or card.

October 6 7:00 pm - Creepy Candy $5

Want the perfect treat for those special little witches and warlocks that come to your house on Halloween? This class is all about simple ways to make your treats look  spooktacular! we will make candy pouches, bag toppers, and soda wraps. Included with this class is your own pack of the new 1" Cellophane Bags and candy to fill our projects.

Register for the first two classes and
attend the creepy candy for just $1!!!!

Space for these classes is limited so be sure to reserve your spot today!
All registration is due 1 week prior to the Date of the class.
For additional pricing options contact me today.