Cricut Explore and SVGcuts

I just love my Cricut Explore and when I stumbled onto SVGcuts.com, I was thrilled with what the Cricut can now do!  SVGcuts is an online site where you can purchase the most amazing SVG files that take your paper crafting to whole new level!

Here is my version of SVGcuts', Hearts Aflame mailbox box card.  Didn't it turn out cute?  I was on a roll using up old retired Stampin' Up! paper in addition to some other Valentine paper I had in my "stash".

Here are the four that I made....which one is your favorite?

Here's my first crafting video.....

If you have any questions, please leave me a comment and I'll be happy to help you out.

Happy stampin',

kadnil59@gmail.com

Stampin' Up! 2015 Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Goes Live Today!

I think that there will be one word you'll use over and over again while looking thru the 2015 Stampin' Up! Catalog and Sale-A-Bration flyer and that is......

The papers, stamp sets, dies and kits are so fresh and fun that you can't help but to fall in love with stamping all over again!

The Occasions catalog and Sale-A-Bration runs from today, January 6 thru March 31, 2015.  For every $50 (before shipping and tax) that you spend, Stampin' Up! will reward you with one FREE exclusive item out of the Sale-A-Bration catalog.  Who doesn't love FREE???  There's that word again....

Here is a list of the products I used to make this cute little Love decoration:

Real Red card stock #102482

Basic Black card stock #121045

Whisper White card stock #101730

Stacked with Love DSP Stack #137779

Black Stazon Ink #101406

Sophisticated Serifs stamp set #137161

Apothecary Accents framelits #127003

Gift Box Punch Board #135863

2" Circle punch #133782

Perfect Polka Dots TIEF #117335

Rhinestone Basic Jewels #119246

The size of box that I used for this decoration was the 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 size.

If you would like to purchase any of the items I used for this cute little decoration, just click on the item above and you'll be taken to my online store where you can purchase any item from Stampin' Up!.  Remember, for every $50 you spend (before shipping and tax) you'll be able to pick one FREE exclusive item from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.   If you have any questions, please feel free to leave me a comment below.  I'll be happy to help you out.

Happy stampin',

kadnil59@gmail.com

Valentine's Day Kind Koala

A simple mask made out of post it notes and a couple of Stampin' Up! stamp sets changed this Kind Koala into a Valentine's Day Koala.  Here are a couple of versions of my Valentine's Day Koala.  Which is your favorite?

Supplies to make this cute little Valentine's Day Koala:

Kind Koala stamp set #134360
Honeycomb Hello stamp set #134078
A Round Array stamp set #129090
Stazon Ink #101406
Crumb Cake Stampin' Write Markers #131261
Pink Pirouette Stampin' Write Markers #131263
Real Red Ink #126949
Whisper White card stock #100730
Real Red card stock #102482
Basic Black card stock #121045
Stacked With Love DSP Stack #137779
7/8" Scalloped Circle punch #129404
Confetti Heart Border punch #137415
Envelope Liner framelit #132172

Starting on January 6 - March 31, 2015 you can order from the Occasions Catalog and remember this is also the time for Stampin' Up!'s Sale-A-Bration.  What is Sale-A-Bration you ask....  Sale-A-Bration is an annual sale where Stampin' Up! rewards you for your business.  For every $50 you spend, you are allowed one FREE item from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.  These year's Sale-A-Bration products are amazing!

If you have any questions please feel free to leave me a comment.

kadnil59@gmail.com

You Plus Me, Bokeh Style

It seems bokeh is all the rage doesn't it?  Stampin' Up! Stacked With Love DSP Stack has a pattern that resembles bokeh, so I thought that I would make a quick and easy card using just the paper and a stamp set.  I think it screams bokeh, don't you?

Here is a list of supplies I used to make this quick and easy, bokeh card:

Crisp Cantaloupe card stock #131298

Whisper White card stock #100730

Stacked with Love DSP Stack #137779

You Plus Me stamp set #138594

Stazon Ink #101406

Crisp Cantaloupe Stampin' Write Marker #131260

2" Circle Punch #133782

Circles Collection framelits #130911

Envelope Liner framelits #132172

If you like this DSP and stamp set, you can order your's beginning January 6 - March 31, 2015.  Plus earn one FREE product from the Sale-A-Bration catalog for every $50 you spend during that time period.  If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I'll be happy to help you out.

Happy stampin',

kadnil59@gmail.com

Wood You Be Mine?

Stampin' Up!'s Wood You Be Mine? stamp set is perfect for making masculine Valentine's Day cards....not one flower in the whole set!

I love how Stampin' Up! had a play on words for the sentiments.  I also love the fact that I won this stamp set during the prize patrol at the 2015 Occasion's premier in December.  Nothing is better than getting something for free!

You can purchase your own set beginning January 6 thru March 31.  Plus, for every $50 you spend from either the Occasion catalog, Annual catalog, weekly sale items or clearance items during that time frame,  you can choose ONE item from the Sale-A-Bration catalog for FREE!   It's like a virtual prize patrol for you!

Here is what I came up with using Wood You Be Mine?  Just think of what you could come up with?

Supplies used:

Wood You Be Mine? stamp set #137134
Hardwood stamp set #133035
Crumb Cake card stock #120953
Very Vanilla card stock #101650
Early Espresso card stock #119686
Memento Black ink #132708
Real Red ink #126949
Chalk Talk framelits #129983
Crumb Cake ink #126975
Early Espresso ink #126974
Neutrals Candy Dots #130934

Happy stampin',



kadnil59@gmail.com

All is Calm Meets Holiday Home

Stampin' Up!'s All is Calm DSP  and Holiday Home stamp set are only available for a short time.  After January 5, they will be gone.  Contact me to help you get yours before it's too late.

Products I used to make this cute card:

All is Calm DSP #135823

Smoky Slate card stock #131202

Whisper White card stock#100730

Stazon ink #101406

Real Red Ink #126949

Holiday Home stamp set #135095

Word Window punch #119857

Modern Label punch #119849

Rhinestone Basic Jewels #119246

Envelope Liners framelits #132172

Again, All is Calm DSP and Holiday Home are soon to be retired, so contact me to order yours before it's too late.

Happy stampin',

kadnil59@gmail.com

Stampin' Up!'s Best Year Ever

2015 is going to be the best year ever and why not start out the year using Stampin' Up!'s 2015 Sale A-Bration DSP, Best Year Ever?  To find out how you can get this DSP free, please contact me and I'll tell you how.

Here are the supplies I used:

Whisper White card stock #100730
Sahara Sand card stock #121043
Coastal Cabana card stock #131297
Best Year Ever DSP #138633
Papillon Potpourri stamp set #123759
Remember This stamp set #135786
Modern Label Punch #119849
Rhinestones Basic Jewels #119246
Memento Tuxedo Black ink #132708
Coastal Cabana Ink #131175
Bitty Butterfly punch #129406
Mini Calendars purchased at Taylored Expressions

Here are the measurements for the easel card:

The base measures 4 1/4" x 11".  In the landscape mode, score at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2".  The front card measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".  I eyeballed where I wanted to place the post it notes and calendar.  

If you have any questions or stampin' needs, please leave me a comment and I'll be happy to help you out.

For more inspiration, check out my fellow STARS:

Cindy's Happy New Year Card
Miriam's Celebrate Card
Dawn's Making Spirits Bright Card
Robyn's Mingle All The Way, Making Spirits Bright Card
Sharon's Happy New Year Card



Happy stampin',

kadnil59@gmail.com