Halloween Fry Boxes - Frankenstein

Hello my crafty peeps!

I have been on pinterest (addictated) and am noticing a trend to create punch art creatures with the Fry Box die and the Curvy Keepsake Box die.  I am slowly starting to try them out.

Today I am working on a Frankenstein fry box for a friends son,  and hopefully a Pumpkin fry box for her daughter Caitlyn.

To make the hair for Frankenstein, cut a 1 1/2″ strip of Basic Black on the Fry Box die at the top of the front flap and simply snip a ragged edge. 

These fry boxes are easy to construct, and a 4″x6″ cello bag fits nicely inside.  I think part of the fun of giving a handmade gift is in the packaging.  It makes a little something just a little more special.

 I used screw brads for the ear

I used glow in the dark glitter on eyes and mouth.

Hugs, Karen

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Weekly Deals October 27th to November 3rd!

The Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up! are a great way to build your supplies at a saving for you.

This weeks deals center around embellishments!

You can purchase these products at my on-line store or send me an email and I'll order for you. But remember they are only available for one week from October 27th  - November 3rd inclusive.

Hugs, Karen

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Weekend away!

Hello my crafty peeps!

Been in Vernon for the last 5 days, but we did do some crafting.  I had an old friend and a new friend come by mums and make a few christmas cards on the saturday.  Hope you like what we did...

Hugs, Karen

STAMP SALE!!! MONDAY, OCT 19- OCT 23

Hi my crafty peeps!!

STAMP SALE!!! MONDAY, OCT 19th- OCT 23rd 
Hostess and rotary stamps are not included. Bundles are not eligible for 15% off but you can still purchase the stamp set in the bundle ala carte with the 15% off. 

Place your order thru my webstore, click here. Please make sure my name is listed as your demo.


Or if you'd like for me to order for you please email me your order. I will put in a combo order on Tuesday morning. Orders will then need to be picked up at my house or I will drop off. 

If placing an order through my online store please use hostess code PE7AESVX . If your order is $200 before tax and shipping do not use the hostess code, you get the hostess benefits!


Hugs, Karen

Among the Branches

Hello my crafty peeps!

I am chatting about Stampin' Up's  "Among the Branches" stamp set,  this set is designed for all those crafters out there who love to use embellishments and textured mediums such as embossing powder, Liquid Pearls™, punched shapes and paper flowers.  This basic branch shape is a perfect foundation for building lovely spring or autumn scenes.  You can even create Christmas trees, spooky Halloween branches. 

This set also goes well with the "Woodland emboss folder"  Here is a cute one I saw on Pinterest...  Click to be taken to her blog

Autumn is definitely in the air in our part of Canada, with beautiful cool nights and glorious warm days.  I am enjoying going for walks and seeing all the fall colours, Shelby loves being outside and is camoflauged in the leaves. As those close to me know it is my favourite season of the year with the gorgeous colours, and wonderful temperatures. 

Hugs, Karen

Weekly Deals from Stampin Up!

The Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up! are a great way to build your supplies at a saving for you.

This weeks deals center around embellishments!

You can purchase these products at my on-line store or send me an email and I'll order for you. But remember they are only available for one week from October 13th  - October 20th inclusive.

Hugs, Karen

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Bursting through!

Hello my crafty peeps!

I am attempting to have regularly scheduled posts with things like Technique Tuesday, Motivation Monday, and the list goes on.  Well at least that is my plan for 2016!

Today I thought I would talk about a technique I have used several times especially with my owl and cat stamps.  Create an opening in your card where a character can emerge.  You can find a full tutorial at Splitcoasters... but it is a really easy technique.
(I apologise that the photos are not that great especially the cat one)

Hugs, Karen

Another Flurry!!

Hello my crafty peeps,

Today I am sharing another Christmas card made with Stampin' Up! products...
I’m in heaven, so many awesome bundles in the new Holiday Catalog!

The Flurry of Wishes and Snow Flurry Punch Bundle on page 26 is just one of them exciting bundles, Love it!!

For this card I used the Simply Simple flash card technique by Connie Stewart.

Hope you like it!

Wishing you a fabulous Wednesday!!!  See ya tomorrow!  

Thank you for stopping by and stay tuned for more Christmas cards throughout the week....

If you would like to purchase Stampin’ Up! Product to complete your paper crafting projects, please shop at my online store.

Hugs, Karen

“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” 

― Sylvia Plath, The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath

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Flurry of Wishes

Hello my crafty peeps!  Happy Monday ...

I love snowflake stamp sets like this one, Flurry of Wishes.  This is a stamp set that can be used for Christmas cards but also for winter themed scrapbook pages, Birthdays, thank you and other occasion cards. 

If you purchase the stamp set as part of a bundle, the Snow Flurry punch is included and you save 15% off purchasing the items separately.  The punch gives you a two-for-one with two snowflakes that come on one stamp – perfectly lined up every time!  The largest snowflake also pairs with the Flower Medallion punch.  Yeah! 

The colours on this card are Lost Lagoon,Soft Sky inks and card stocks. I added Rhinestone Basic Jewel Embellishments to the center of the snowflake. 
Hope you like it !!!

Thank you for stopping by and stay tuned for more Christmas cards throughout the week....

If you would like to purchase Stampin’ Up! Product to complete your paper crafting projects, please shop at my online store.

Hugs, Karen

“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” 

― Sylvia Plath, The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath

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Stampin' Up! Back Order List

Hello my crafty friends!!

Thought I would update you with respect to the backordered products...

BACKORDER REPORT

This report is current as of Friday, October 2.

BACKORDERED¹

30 September
139670: Sleigh Ride Edgelits Dies (more details)
1 October
131527: Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes
5 October139673: Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (more details)
6 October
140929: Basic Gray Archival Stampin' Pad (180 backordered; 900 expected)
140931: Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad (275 backordered; 2,940 expected)
7 October
139584: Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper (1,341 backordered; 8,700 expected)
139586: Into the Woods Designer Series Paper (1,843 backordered; 9,500 expected)
9 October
139607: Red Foil Sheets (more details)
139666: Hearth & Home Thinlits Dies (more details)
12 October
138309: Fine-Tip Glue Pen (more details)
13 October
139647: To You and Yours Shaker Cards Project Kit (2,092 backordered; 2,500 expected)
20 October
139622: Spider Web Paper Doilies (8,154 backordered; 6,930 expected)
139643: Reindeer Paper Clips (1,423 backordered; 5,040 expected)
21 October
139683: Curvy Corner Trio Punch (1,837 backordered; 3,180 expected)
Date to be Determined113784: Statement of the Heart Stamp (supply item)
140440: Ode à Noël Clear Stamp Set

RETIRED LIST³
Occasions 2015 retired products
140969: Witching Décor Project Kit (see additional details under 30 September)

Hugs, Karen

What did you do for World Cardmaking Day?

Hello my crafty peeps!!

This past Satyrday was World Cardmaking Day, had a few lovely ladies stop by to make a few Thanksgiving Cards.... This is one of the Card I made with the Lighthearted Leaves Stamp set!

Hope you like them and feel inspired to make some of your own.

If you would like to purchase Stampin’ Up! Product to complete your paper crafting projects, please shop at my online store.

Hugs, Karen

“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” 

― Sylvia Plath, The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath

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