Ruff is ready to party! Constructed by using ‘altered’ punches he’s just adorable.  And so quick thanks to the awesome and easy to use  STAMPIN’ UP! Punches.

He is not my original creation but one that I got from fellow Stampin’ UP! Demonstrator Ellen Kemper, the unofficial ‘Punch Queen’ as I like to think of her.  Here’s a quick link to her blog:

http://blinkthinkink.blogspot.com/

Ellen is a true Punch Art aficionado and you will be inspired by her artwork so drop by her blog and see what awesome things she creates with her wonderful Stampin’ UP! punches.

Punches used in Ruff were (from top to bottom):

Photo Corners with tattering on edges for ears

Butterfly Extra-large with one wing trimmed and the nose is the Ticket Corner Small punch

1 3/8″ x 5/8″ Oval for chin

1 3/4″ x 7/8″ Oval front chest

2″ x 1 3/8″ Oval hind quarters

Altered Inside negative from Photo Corner punches

1/2″ Circle Cut in half

The bone was made from a diagonal piece of the Curly Label punch

Facial features were drawn with the Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker

I think you’ll have tons of fun using your Stampin’ UP! punches in this altered art form to add a touch of personality and charm to your creations.

Remember, if there is anyway I can help you with your creativity just drop me a line, meanwhile I hope you’re enjoying your summer this year!

Thanks for stopping by,

Katherine

Here I have created a trio of Bashful Blue Stars using the recently discontinued Small Star Punch as a background for one of the Itty Bitty Bits images and the Bashful Blue Striped Grosgrain Ribbon tied in a square knot to say a sweet hello to a new arrival!  I have added a touch of Stampin’ UP! Crystal Effects to the center images before adhering them with Stampin’ dimensionals to give them that shiny glassy look.  The card is then mounted on a standard size Bashful Blue     4 1/4 x 5 1/2 card.

Next I have created a cute little gift tag:

Using the Stampin’ UP! Bitty Punch Pack images to create a Tic Tac Toe design on this little gift tag adds a touch of whimsy to your gift wrapping.  The striking contrast of the Real Red and Basic Black is a favorite and is sure to draw your attention.

The tag inside has a simple greeting.

One last flash of inspiration before I leave you was a Happy Valentines Day card…

The possibilities are endless!

I hope you have a wonderful and safe Fourth of July weekend!

Happy Stamping!  Katherine

The clean lines and precious little designs are fresh and fun to work with.  Once again, Stampin’ UP! has brought together both form and function in creating a Punch Pack of 3 great mini punches in their sleek new locking and flat design, and a package of 64 clear Bitty Buttons to coordinate perfectly with the Itty Bitty Bits Stamp Set.

The tinniest white border around the stamped images, when punched, give a 3-D effect when mounted on color coordinated dots created using the 1/2″ Circle Punch.  Add a bit of ribbon and a greeting and it’s “easy peasy” and stinkin’ cute to boot!

Ink Colors:  Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay, Only Orange, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo.

Card stock colors: Same as above, Whisper White

Stamp Sets featured:  Itty Bitty Bits and Great Friend (‘for you’ greeting)

Embellishments used:  Melon Mambo, Polk-a-Dot ribbon, Bitty Bit Buttons, Mini Glue Dots, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue and misc. white embroidery thread

I hope you are enjoying your summer!  Thanks for stopping by. . .

Katherine

Stampin’ UP! has the best line of creative punches in the paper crafting market today in case you didn’t know.   Here’s a great example of how to put together a summer breezy Thank You card using several of my Stampin’ UP! punches:

Paired with the exclusively Stampin’ UP! Sizzix bigz daisy die from the Alphabet Simple Numbers and the Polka Dot pattern also from the exclusively Stampin’ UP! Sizzix Texturz Plate this Thank You card comes together nicely.

Punches used:  Scallop Circle, 5-Petal Flower, Boho Blossoms, and the retired Snowflake

Cardstock:  YoYo Yellow, Garden Green, Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, and a 6×6 sheet from the Patterns Pack Designer Series Paper.

Embellishments: Earth Elements Brad in More Mustard, Rhinestone Brads from Circle Fire, Corduroy Button in Pretty in Pink, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tombow Multi-Purpose Adhesive, Cutter Kit tool.

Design elements that give this Thank You Card a ‘WOW’ factor:

1.) Distressing edges of the grassy hills (which were cut freehand)  using the Stampin’ UP! Cutter Tool Kit.

2.) The breezy Thanks A Bunch banner is created by adhering the end of the banner flat against the card face and layering two Stampin’ dimensionals in the hump to support the hump.

3.) Over sized flower heads give the card a modish appearance.

4.) Use of the pok-a-dot pattern in the sky draws interest to an otherwise blank background.

5.) To customize the scallop circle and achieve the daisy appearance I first scored the scallop and then trimmed inward to 2/3 of the center.

6.)  The 5-Petal flower is double layered

7.) The Snowflake punch in the YoYo Yellow takes on a funky spikey daisy appearance with the large center.

I hope you have enjoyed visiting and remember to put your punches to work…go have some fun and create something today!

Graduation cards are easy to customize for your graduates’ school colors using this  great pattern and Stampin’ UP!’s excellent card stock.

Stampin’ UP!’s exclusive 80lb. high-quality card stock is dyed with pure color all the way through.  Available as color family assortments or as individual color packages.  Stampin’ UP!’s card stock is acid free, lignin free, and buffered, qualities that make them safe for scrapbooking.

Follow the link to see the beautiful color palatte of Stampin’ UP! card stock: katherinepritchard.stampinup.net

Stampin’ UP!’s high-quality ribbon with a smooth satin finish on both sides will add instant elegance to your graduation cards.   Available in several of Stampin’ Up!’s exclusive colors. 5/8″ wide, approx. 15 yards and is available in the 2010 Stampin’ UP! Summer Mini Catalog for a limited time.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Well Scripted Stamp Set (Occasions Mini Catalog)

Cardstock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Brilliant Blue, Summer Sun, Real Red

Ink:  Stampin’ UP! Classic Ink in Real Red and Brilliant Blue

Accessories:  Real Red 5/8″ Satin Ribbon, 1/4″ White Grosgrain Ribbon, 1 3/8″ Square Punch, Silver Brad, Dimensionals, Misc. DMC white floss

For more creative ideas be sure to visit my Stampin’ UP! website at: katherinepritchard.stampinup.net

Our card made from scraps is a suggestion of a Moroccan style All Occasion card that explodes in vibrant colors,  ending with that ‘WOW’ factor we all strive for in our creativity.

My supplies were leftovers from my Stampin’ UP! collection.   I only discard the smallest pieces of my Stampin’ UP! papers; you never know when you will need just a small amount of a color that will be the right finishing touch for the card you are making.

I used Stampin’ UP! colors:  Pixie Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise, and Lavender Lace.  Rhinestone is from the Stampin’ UP! Circle Ice collection.

For more inspiration and creative ideas be sure to check my Stampin’ UP! website at: katherinepritchard.stampinup.net

From my Stampin’ UP! website you can book a workshop where you can earn free stamps and products while having a great time with friends, or shop on-line any time of day or night.  I think you’ll find that the superior quality of  our Stampin’ UP! products and reasonable pricing is sure to fit most any budget.

Have a blessed week and let your card making creativity soar!

Katherine

Here’s an example from a fellow Stampin’ UP! demonstrator:

Using silver embossing on  Stampin’ UP! Pretty in Pink card stock on multiple images of the large rose stamp gives a dramatic effect when cut apart and assembled into layers using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The lovely centerpiece sits on a Stampin’ UP! Whisper White Sizzix Big Shot exclusive Top Note die with a Brushed Silver card stock Top Note layered underneath for a matching border.  For a finishing touch the Top Note is tied with a Stampin’ UP! Pink Satin 5/8″ square knot.

What a lovely card that’s appropriate for a  Birthday,  Mother’s Day, or a beautiful wedding greeting!

The Stampin’ UP! Fifth Avenue Floral Stamp Set, is one of Stampin’ UP! Two-Step into Spring sets available through April 30th at a SPECIAL 20% discounted price.  So, hurry and order yours today.

You can order yours at: Katherine Pritchard available 24-7 for your on-line ordering convenience.  Or if you prefer to email me at kpritchard@hot.rr.com, but hurry time’s running out on this month and this offer is only available until April 30th!

Thanks for stopping by hope you’re having a wonderful APRIL! Katherine

I recently enjoyed playing with Stampin’ UP!’s My Digital Studio and learned a thing or two…or three!

Instead of using one of the Designer Templates, I created this whimsical card from scratch.  Adding background papers, coloring stamps, and characterizing the animal stamps from the  Good Friend Stamp Set template by adding, eyes, a nose, and tongues to the dogs and from the Cheep Talk Stamp Set a red bird with a black wing.   I also created the cloud using a three squished heart punch images and turning them this way and that.  I even added a double stamped image to the fire hydrant for added visual effect.

I love Stampin’ UP!’s My Digital Studio for it’s  simplicity and ease of understanding.  Believe me,  I am not a person that you would consider ‘computer savvy’, and yes, even I can do this!  But all the credit goes to Stampin’ UP! and this wonderful product in My Digital Studio.

I’m currently training to earn my certification for Stampin’ UP!’s My Digital Studio so that I will be better equipped to help my customers with their digitally created projects.

If you haven’t yet considered purchasing Stampin’ UP!’s My Digital Studio, remember Mother’s Day is just around the corner. All you have to do is ask your hubby to email me your order at kpritchard@hot.rr.com, or he can order it himself by following the online link at www.katherinepritchard.stampinup.net, just be sure to select me as your demonstrator to get the ‘preferred pricing’.  At just $79.95 Stampin’ UP!’s My Digital Studio is a GREAT buy and sure to take your creativity to another level of enjoyment!

Have a wonderful day!

Katherine

Featuring one of the exclusive  Stampin’ UP! new Clear Mount Stamp Sets, Awash with Flowers,  these lovely cards feature the Stampin’ UP! Big Shot,  Top Note die that is a must-have for any serious paper craft enthusiast.

The Stampin’ UP! Big Shot is all about convenience and ease and the Top Note die is one of many exclusive Stampin’ UP! dies that we offer.

The lovely Stampin’ UP! Awash with Flowers Clear Mount Stamp Set is now available for a very limited time only.    It is available only through April 30th, but there are two great ways you can add this fabulous Stampin’ UP! Two-Step Stampin’ stamp set to your stash:

1.) Host a qualifying workshop of $350.00 before April 30th and it’s yours absolutely FREE! Along with the regular benefits of a Level 1 or Level 2 Hostess selection and $40 in regular merchandise that you receive for being a fabulous Hostess.

OR

2.)  Two-Step into Spring with your very own sneak peek from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog! Be the first to add the Awash with Flowers Stamp Set to your collection.

Plus, purchase spring-themed Two-Step Stampin’ sets at 20 percent off the retail price–no additional purchase necessary!

Qualifying stamp sets are listed below:

Things to Remember

• The Awash with Flowers stamp set is a sneak peek from the 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog and will not be available again until the release of the new Idea Book & Catalog in July 2010.
• You don’t want to miss this exclusive opportunity!

A while back I saw a package of  pretty pricey stickers for a birthday card and thought to myself…”I could make that!”  So I did!!

I love borrowing ideas to create unique gifts and cards from what I have on hand. . .it makes me feel so thrifty!

I re-created the bingo card using a ‘table’ in WORD and printed it out on our Stampin’ UP! Whisper White card stock in several sizes until I had just the right one.  I then added bits of scrap paper Designer Series Paper for the birthday candles; odds n’ ends of buttons, and actually used the Poinsettia stamp from the Stampin’ UP! Season of Joy stamp set for the flames!

I finished the card with two strips of scalloped edging  in So Saffron & Bashful Blue using the Scallop  Punch and the all new Scallop Trim Punch from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.

I am ‘pleased as punch’  at how it all came together and hope you are too!

We’re enjoying the wonderful Spring weather as we get ready for Easter this weekend and wish you a Blessed holiday too!!

Thanks for stopping by,   Katherine