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March 01, 2013
February 08, 2013
not so mushy valentine's cards
Sharing some sweet, but not mushy valentine's cards on the Pebbles Blog today. Check it out HERE.
Later.
February 06, 2013
sweet gift card holder
Wanted to share this little cutie that was featured on the Paper Smooches blog.
It's actually not a card, but a gift card holder. The base is one of the new treat bags from Pebbles, Inc. I love giving gift cards, but sometimes they are awkward sliding around inside a traditional card. So, I popped the card in the bag, border punched the top edge and closed it with baker's twine.
I used the new Paper Smooches Banner die and stamp for my title. I love how the clear sentiment stamp can be gently bent in an arc shape.
Thanks for taking a peek.
Only have 4 boxes left from last week's sale! Click HERE to see.
Later.
February 04, 2013
January 31, 2013
paper smooches january blog hop
Whoo-hoo! My first blop hop with the Paper Smooches team. So excited! Here are the deets:
It's Pep Rally week and we are here today to share a sampling of the Paper Smooches February stamp release with you! The four NEW clear stamp sets will be available to purchase at 12:01am, Eastern time...on February 1st. Our CHA (trade show) release will also be available. Including stamps, wood mount stamps and DIES! You will find them HERE.
To add extra fun to our blog hop...we are offering up a prize! Just leave a comment on any of the eight design team blogs listed below for your chance to win one of the four new stamp sets! (you do not need to comment on all blogs to qualify) You have until midnight MT on Friday, February 1st to leave a comment. Please check all design team blogs on Saturday, February 2nd to see if you are one of the lucky winners.
Emily LeiphartKim Kesti <---- Hee, hee, that's me!
To increase your chances of winning:
1. Leave a comment on this blog post
2. Tell us that you Facebooked about our blog hop
3. Tell us that you Tweeted about our hop
4. Tell us that you posted on your blog about our blog hop
(which means that you have up to four chances to win on each blog)
I used the oh-so adorable (and super popular at CHA) "I Heart Art" set. It's pretty much perfect for the artsy crowd. I stamped the paint splotches (what a great word - splotches) in different pigment inks and heat embossed them with clear powder - they are super cute and shiny in real life. I also used the new Flag Tag Dies set to cut the flag shape for my sentiment. So fun.
Good luck, and enjoy the hop!
Later.
January 30, 2013
sell my stash
UPDATED: Still have some great boxes for sale!
Today's the day...I've been sorting and purging all weekend. Finally stopped to take photos after filling ten boxes.
I know some of you are counting right now. Hee. I actually snapped this photo at eight, then filled two more with embellishments. Unreal how these things accumulate.
So, I am selling these flat rate boxes FULL of goodes as listed below. All of the money will go into a fund to support our annual Mother's Camp festivities (yours truly is director this year -yikes).
Last year I sold some boxes (must be a January thing to do) and we used the money to purchase items for a raffle basket. The money raised from selling tickets was then multiplied enough to pay for all the crafts at camp. Enough for over 100 ladies. Wow - that is what I call amazing.
So, leave a comment if you want one (or more) of these boxes knowing the money is going to a great cause. Flat rate box fees just went up (yeah, like three days ago, doggone it), so shipping will be $12.00 per box.
THANK YOU!
Box #1 SOLD
85 Sheets Doodlebug Patterned Paper (1.00 each) = $85.00 Value
8 Sticker Sheets 1.99 each = 15.92 Value
2 Pks Buttons 5.99 each = 11.98 Value
Total Retail Value= 112.90
Price $30.00
+12.00 shipping
Box #2
100+ Sheets of Premium Patterned Paper, Basic Grey, Bella Blvd, Kaiser Craft, etc.
Retail Value .59 - .99 = $75.00
Price $18.00
+ 12.00 Shipping
Box #3 SOLD
100+ Sheets of Premium Patterned Paper : Studio Calico, Hambly, Fancy Pants, etc.
Retail .59 - .99 = $75.00
Price $18.00
+ 12.00 Shipping
Box #4
100+ Sheets of Premium Patterned Paper: Basic Grey, Bazzill, Fancy Pants, etc.
Retail .59 - .99 = $75.00
Price $18.00
+ 12.00 shipping
Box #5
100+ Sheets of Premium Patterned Paper: Basic Grey, Cosmo Cricket, Bella Blvd, etc.
Retail Value .59 - .99 = $75.00
Price $18.00
+ 12.00 shipping
Box #6
80+ Sheets American Crafts all double sided (so sad to see these go)
.99 each = 80.00 Value
Price $20.00
+ 12.00 shipping
Box #7 SOLD
80+ Sheets American Crafts (all double sided)
.99 each = 80.00 Value
Price $20.00
+ 12.00 shipping
Box #8 SOLD
5 Graphic 45 (12 X 12) paper pad @20.00 ea
(Plus threw five packs of Graphic 45 chipboard in this box)
1 Graphic 45 (8X) paper pad @11.00
Total = 111.00 Value
Price $35.00
+ 12.00 shipping
Box #9 SOLD
Embellishment Bonanza - over 50 items, including mostly new, unopened product.
Includes: stamp sets, chipboard, felt, sticker sheets, ribbon, etc.
Value = ? (Minimum of $100)
Price $25.00
+ 12.00 shipping
Box #10 SOLD
Embellishment Bonanza - over 50 items, including mostly new, unopened product.
Includes: stamp sets, chipboard, felt, sticker sheets, ribbon, etc.
Value = ? (Minimum of $100)
Price $25.00
+ 12.00 shipping
Thank you all so much! It feels good to gain more space in my room, and I hope these wonderful items will get some proper love with someone new! Leave a comment with "dibs" on a box, or with any questions. I will let you know how to pay.
Take care.
Later.
January 24, 2013
CHA friends
As always, I wish I had taken more photos of PEOPLE at the show. But, the product just keeps luring. Then, you run across a fellow paper addict and all you do is chat and forget to grab the camera.
Well, I did snap a few.
These are my flying buddies: Ashley and Karolyn. Great way to start the trip off right.
Waiting for the shuttle at the airport. The Paper Crafts team (Kerri Miller, myself and Betsy pictured) arrived just behind us; it took three shuttle vans to whisk us to the convention center hotels. Hee.
Although is was pretty chilly, about 20 of us hit Disneyland for the afternoon/evening. Didn't take very many photos, but here's a cute shot of Julie, myself and Betsy - gotta at least take the classic castle photo, right?
Day One at CHA: I spent quite a bit of time helping out my sweet friend Kim at her booth: Paper Smooches Stamps. Here are Carole, myself, Cath (Moxie Paper Crafts Editor), Kim and Karolyn.
Paper Crafts and Creating Keepsakes hosted a booth event on Day Two. It was really fun to reconnect with gals I haven't seen in several years. Left to right is: Sonda, Stephanie, Tania and myself.
This was a mini reunion of the Paper Crafts cruise - cruise mates Candyce, Perrie, Teri, Sharon and myself. (We missed Susan in this shot - she was off chatting somewhere).
More cuties at the show: Windy, Julie, Emily, Vera, Cammie and Betsy. Good times.
Here are my breakfast pals (top: Windy and Julie) and my roomies, Betsy and Kalyn. Loved sharing a room with them, so nice and easy going.
Well, CHA trends are coming up. I have a sneak up at Paper Crafts Connection about a mini-trend I spotted (and already crafted), so check it out!
Later.
January 18, 2013
CHA picks
I'm heading out for the weekend, but I couldn't leave you hanging without at least starting my CHA posts. How about cutting right to the chase: My Top Ten Picks of the Show.
1. Pebbles Basics Collection: Okay, I admit a little bias here, but these would have been a top pick regardless of my design team status. I love the colors, the patterns, and that size! Hello? 5 1/2 X 8 1/2" pad = card makers delight. LOVE.
2. Cosmo Cricket TV Dinner: Yes, I adore the name, but I also love the 70's vibe; the colors, the patterns, and those cute stamps! A-dor-able.
3. Clear Scraps Album: Yep, a clear album. This just tickles my fancy, so many possibilities with a clear front and back. Clear Scraps is known for its quality, so I'm looking forward to getting my hands on this album.
4. Craft Armoire from Jinger Adams: such a lovely idea - use that space on the back of your door for organization. Unfortunately, I don't have a (full) door on my craft room, but I know lots of folks who do. Cork on the outside, full on order on the inside.
5. Envelope Punch Board from We R Memory Keepers: this one got a lot of buzz at the show, especially from the card makers. You can make up to a bazillion different sized envelopes from your own patterned paper = way cool. Watch THIS video for the real deal.
6. GCD Special Delivery by Heidi Sonboul: pure genius in a paper line, super trendy and fun. I mean, mint green, airmail paper, tiny calico, preppy horses...awesome. (For some reason I didn't snap my own photo of this line, must have been too busy drooling).
7. Hero Arts: need I say more? Adore the new background stamps - check out the amazing hexagons, chevrons and quilt patterns. Mmmmm...
8. Webster's Pages/Allison Kreft: super pumped to see Allison back in the biz designing for Webster's Pages; again, spot on trend with her colors and patterns...and transparencies are back. Swoon!
9. Memento Luxe Inks: I suppose I should have placed these under the Hero Arts stamps, right? Brand new PIGMENT inks to match the Memento Dye ink family. Sure to be my "go to" inks when they hit the stores (not for a few months, though).
10. Maggie Holmes/Crate Paper: last but certainly not least - the amazing and inspiring Maggie has hit it out of the ball park with this sweet collection. I pretty much love it all; the paper, the sweet embellishments, the 12 X 12 washi tape paper. This one is on my "must have" list. Congrats, Maggie!
Wow - that was fast. I have many more favorites to share; a lot of them fall under my "Trend Watching" category, so pop in next week for my take on the trends! Have a great weekend.
Later.
January 16, 2013
what a hoot
Just returned home from CHA late last night - I have lots to share, for sure.
While I edit some photos, how about giving you a little giggle? Clear Stamp (a company that probably makes a lot of your favorite stamps) sponsored an artist from EventToons to do caricatures. The idea was that folks could then have these "pieces of art" made into their very own stamps. Oh boy.
Hee, hee. Well, as adorable as I am, I'm not really sure I need a stamp of this one. (Although it might be cute stamped on the back of the cards I create). What a hoot!
Stay tuned for more CHA fun tomorrow, k?
Later.
January 11, 2013
creative spaces
Remember me gabbing about some sort of excitement a few months ago? It had something to do with a new Creating Keepsakes special issue...oh yeah, this one.
The one that is for sale NOW! (Whoo-hoo!) You can pick it up on the newstand or order your very own copy HERE.
You probably also remember that my very own little scrap studio is being featured as one of the many inspiring creative spaces. (Double whoo-hoo!) Well, I thought I would share a photo of the day the very nice photographer Connie came to the house.
You can see that my room is quite long but very narrow. We had to do some creative framing to try to get the whole gist of it. Connie probably shot 100 frames or more, so it will be interesting to see which ones landed in the magazine (no, I haven't seen a copy yet).
Too much fun!
How about a little excitement for the weekend? I am heading to the CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) Show, but I want to give away a free copy of Creative Spaces, Vol. 2! You game? Just leave me a comment about your scrap space (something you like, or dislike) and I will enter you to win! I will leave the comments open over the weekend, so post away.
Also, for a very tantalizing sneak peek of the issue, click HERE. You will eye-spy a photo of Heather Bailey's space (love!).
Kim Kesti
One busy momma of eight who runs a household and still manages to find time for my hobbies. Never a dull moment.
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