I will surely be the saddest paper crafter of all IF… Stampin’ UP! discontinues their First Edition Specialty Designer Series paper  when the 2012-2013 Idea Book & Catalog is launched June 1. (I’m keeping my fingers crossed though that it is carried over)

And here once again, I have taken the liberty of C.A.S.E. ing a lovely card previously seen on Andrea Walford’s website and ‘marrying’ it with another from the same website…does that mean it’s almost an original???hmmm….have to think about that one!  I don’t care, I just love the result!

The color in the First Edition flower was created by sponging the Island Floral Big Shot Die Cuts  with Stampin’ UP! Classic Ink in Melon Mambo and then overlaying it with Pumpkin Pie.  A final spritz of Gold Glow Smooch Spritz gives it added depth. Background leaves were sponged with Old Olive followed by a light smudge of Pacific Point.  The flower was assembled using a Stampin’ UP! Glimmer Brad.

A bit of Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon and Pear Pizzazz Stitched Poly Ribbon give the finishing touches to this project.

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have enjoyed a very blessed Easter weekend and are looking forward to the week ahead!

Katheine

Since Stampin’ UP! entered the paper crafting market they have been known for their excellent punches.  This beautiful wedding card features one of my favorite; the Large Lace Ribbon Punch.

For dramatic emphasis the punch panel is layered with Stampin’ Dimensionals.  The creamy smooth white of the Stampin’ UP! Whisper White Card Stock is the best on the market and voted so year after year in survey after survey of crafters all over.

Did you notice the awesome Stampin’ UP! Trinket Hearts? They are absolutely the sweetest little hardware and PERFECT for a wedding card!  A final touch by the addition of the sparkly Stampin’ UP! Rhinestone Jewels and my card is ready for a lovely handwritten congratulatory note!

I hope you have enjoyed this beautiful hand created Stampin’ UP! wedding card.  Everyone loves to be remembered. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, thinking of you, a get well wish, or whatever the occasion happens to be.  But to be remembered AND know that you have given the gift of your time, talents, and energy to create something unique and special means so much more to the receiver.  It really means you care!

Thanks for stopping by, have a blessed week!  Katherine

Once again, I’m excited about how fabulously Stampin’ UP! coordinates products. Earlier this week, I talked with a gal who’d tried her hand at paper crafting several years ago and was so frustrated with trying to ‘match’ different products up that she walked away from it… “I’m not a stay-at-home mom, and I spent so much time getting nowhere; I finally decided it’s just too hard!”  . . .  I showed her how easy it is with Stampin’ UP! products.

Stampin’ UP! employs some of the most talented graphic artists in the country…why should I spend my precious time re-inventing the wheel (…a.k.a…card, scrapbook page, 3D project, or embellishment)?  That makes no sense to this busy wife, mom, and entrepreneur!   When my sweet DH tells me at 7:00am that he needs two birthday cards today…I don’t have time to go through all the design process and come up with a final product…I’ve got to be able to ‘pull-it-together’ quickly, smartly, and produce something that when presented achieves the ‘Aaahhh’ or the ‘Wow’ factor!  I want it to be personal for the receiver. Simply put, no other paper crafting company gives me the artistic expertise and variety, with the quality of products, at a reasonable cost like Stampin’ UP!

These beautiful Stampin’ UP! All Occasion Cards use the following Stampin’ UP! exclusive products:

Stamp Sets:  Mixed Bunch, Elementary Elegance

Card stock:  Whisper White, Patterns Designer Paper Pack

Ink:  Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink

Embellishments:  Stampin’ Glitter, Dimensionals, Blossom Punch, 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon

It’s easy to shop for your Stampin’ UP! Products 24-7 at: Katherine Pritchard Stampin’ UP!

Thanks for stopping by! Katherine

Contact me today and get yours ordered or order on line 24-7 at Katherine Pritchard.    The Stampin’ UP! Simply Scored Tool is a great value at $29.95 and with this versatile Diagonal Plate addition for only $11.95, you are ready to create beautifully coordinated envelopes and backgrounds for your projects. (Please note: Simply Scored Tool and Diagonal Plate are sold separately.)

 Stampin’ UP! has some simply scrumptious buttons!

Featured on this project is the Designer Buttons Brights Collection for only $8.95, (#119747, 72 pieces).

My K.I.S.S. Button Trio card is paired with the versatile Stampin’ UP! Short and Sweet Stamp Set (#115060, $17.95, 12 piece).

Stampin’ UP! can supply all your paper crafting and card making needs no matter what your style or mood is.  There is no better time than during the Stampin’ UP! Sale-A-Bration campaign to take advantage of earning FREE great products you love. Whether you are a hostess, a customer, or have decided now is the time to sign-up and save on great Stampin’ UP! products, during Sale-A-Bration everyone gets more for their dollar!

Three easy ways to save:

1.  Call: 254-848-5173

2. Email: kpritchard@hot.rr.com

3. Shop or sign-up on line at: Katherine Pritchard Independent Demonstrator

I’ll help you get started!

Thanks for stopping by!

Katherine

A little bit of Stampin’ UP! Designer Series Paper such as the Newsprint pattern shown here goes a long way.  A few stamped images, some distressing, a scalloped edge, a tag, and a few snips of ribbon to finish the project off!

All supplies are by Stampin’ UP!:

Speciatly Designer Series Paper, First Edition IBC pg 181; #121878

Basic Black Card Stock, IBC pg 180; #121045

Mini Vintage Tags, IBC pg 198; #118763

1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon in Basic Black, IBC pg 195; #119261

3/8″ Taffeta Ribbon in Whisper White, IBC 195; # 109070

Color Spritzer Tool, IBC pg 203; #107066

Stampin’ Write Marker in Basic Black, IBC pg 180; # 100082

Tiny Tags Stamp Set, IBC pg 136; #118091

(Retired) Watercolor Trio Stamp Set, #120084

Heat Embossing with Stampin’ Emboss Powder in White, IBC pg 201; # 109132

With Stampin’ UP! Creative Altered Journals are a fun gift for anyone, I hope you remember how quick and easy they are next time you’re on the spot for a gift!

Stampin’ UP! Pretty In Pink and Soft Suede combined with Pink Hershey Kisses does the job pretty well.

The bear image is from the Stampin’ UP! Seal of Pawthenticity Stamp Set (#118504 2010-2011 Idea Book & Catalog, pg 85). To make the image appear ‘girlie’ I sponged the cheeks with Pretty In Pink and added a little mod flower embellishment from the retired Sweet Pea Felt Flowers I had leftover.

It’s so easy to be creative with all the incredible images and products that Stampin’ UP! has to offer! Don’t wait for a little girl’s birthday party to make up a plate of these cute little gems…

They’ll look great on your counter or desk for family or friends to pick up and is sure to put smile on anyone’s face!

Enjoy your weekend and thanks for dropping in!

Katherine

I was in the mood to create something other than a card and thought what better opportunity than to spend the day in my Stamp Room!  I was inspired to make a set of Vintage Gift Card Tags and set to work putting them together.  (Once the first set was finished, it was easy to replicate them:))

The tags measure 2″ x 4″ and are constructed on Stampin’ UP! Sahara Sand Card Stock using pieces of Stampin’ UP! Very Vanilla Card Stock, Stampin’ UP! Newsprint Designer Series Paper, and Stampin’ UP! Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper.

Stampin’ UP! Stamp Sets used are: Artistic Etchings, Charming, and Tiny Tags.

Punches used are: Scallop Circle, Jewelry Tag, Dotted Scallop Ribbon, 1 1/4″ Circle, 1″ Circle, 1/2″ Circle, 1/16″ Circle Handheld Punch.

As you can see there are lots of fabulous Stampin’ UP! Embellishments that have been employed, most of them are self explanatory, so I won’t belabor the point by listing them all here!

Spending an afternoon in your Stamp Room is GREAT therapy!  Especially after the hectic holiday season that’s just past.

I hope this is just  a little reminder that Stampin’ UP! is so much more than beautiful hand made cards.  All the supplies used are right at your fingertips and so easy to use, affordably priced, and  it all helps to make the creative process that much more enjoyable… . . .

If you could use some extra money, or simply would like to get a discount on your Stampin’ UP! supplies, drop me a note or give me a call and we’ll get you signed up as an Independent Demonstrator today!  I’d love the opportunity to have you on my team.  Some of my best friends and most creative inspirations come from my fellow demonstrators.  It’s a wonderful company to work for and they have lots of wonderful people developing products for them.

I hope you have enjoyed your weekend and look forward to the second half of our first month of 2011!

Blessings on your week, thank you for stopping by to catch up!

Katherine

One of the aspects of Stampin’ UP! products that I just love, is their versatility and how easily they lend themselves to a variety of styles.

This little Shabby Bird Friend card was inspired by fellow blogger Betsy Veldman, a designer who challenges me to be more than simplistic with my creations.  It’s not often I have the time to dedicate to building this type of card, but it’s always fun and therapeutic when I do; and so worthwhile!

The Stampin’ UP! new Crochet Trim ribbons were created for just such a beautiful card like this!  It evokes memories of my great-grandmother’s house with all her crocheted doilies laying about on the tables.

What to use to make your own Shabby Bird Friend Card:

Pink Pirouette Standard 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ Card Base,  Bashful Blue patterned Designer Series Paper Scrap, Whisper White Card Stock scrap, Scrap pieces of Pink Pirouette Card Stock and Certainly Celery Card Stock.

Regal Rose Classic Stampin’ Ink Pad, Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Ink Pad, Bashful Blue Classic Stampin’ Ink Pad, Pink Pirouette Stampin’ Write Marker, Crumb Cake Stampin’ Write Marker.

Two-Step Bird Extra Large Punch, Stampin’ UP! Sizzix Big Shot Top Note Die,  Chantilly 1/2″ Crochet Trim, Victoria 5/8″ Crochet Trim, Neutrals Designer Buttons, Miscellaneous Ecru Crochet Thread, and Sweet Pea Felt Flower & Leaves, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Stamp-a-ma-jig.

Great Friend Stamp Set

As Fall marches on, I hope you are enjoying a bit of a slower pace and can find some time to feed your creative urgings.  You’ll be glad you did!  Blessings on your loved ones through this weekend …Katherine

Presenting Simply Adorned,  Stampin’ Up!’s all-new line of charms and chains, ready for you to adorn with your personal style.

Charms

Stampin’ Up!’s nickel-plated charms feature tempered, beveled glass on front, flat glass on back, and a lobster clasp. The locket-style charm with hinge allows you to easily insert custom artwork. Charms are available in three sizes; the largest charm makes a beautiful Christmas ornament that can become a cherished keepsake.

Chains

The Simply Adorned stainless-steel chain–available in two lengths–features a toggle clasp and exclusive Stampin’ Up! charm identifier. The finish coordinates perfectly with the Simply Adorned charms.

One way to personalize the charms is by using Stampin’ UP!’s My Digital Studio. I customized this locket for one of the ladies at the office for her mother’s birthday.  And even slipped in a back panel to further personalize it.

This beautiful charm and necklace can make a very personal lovely gift for a family member, friend, or as a gift to self! And best yet, it can be changed with the season, holiday or whatever mood you’re in for the evening or event!

Call me today or stop by and shop on-line at : www.katherinepritchard.stampinup.net to see this lovely line of jewelry and other wonderful products from Stampin’ UP!

Hope your week is sailing along smoothly! Thanks for stopping by,

Katherine