Happy Independence Day!Here's a fun card we made in our class that featured the Work of Art stamp set. That is one amazing set! There are so many different ways you can use the swirls and swooshes and dots and lines. I CASEd this card from Tami White and Esther, but just changed one small item. I included a star punched from the Red Glimmer Paper instead of a sentiment.On Monday, I'll share another card we made with Work of Art so I can show you its versatility!Have a great day!

Hello Stampers!Thanks for stopping by today. There's a lot going on at Stampin' Up! Here are some updates. Now through July 31, buys three packages of Designer Series Paper and get one free.  This includes the papers found on pages 186-187 in the Stampin' Up! catalog: Flowerpot Flashback Sweet Taffy Confetti Celebration Park Lane Maritime Lullaby Back to Black BlendabilitiesThese alcohol-ink markers are now available in six colors: Coastal Cabana, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Rich Razzleberry. They are available in packages of three (dark, medium and light shades) for $11.95. They Memento Ink Pad and the...

Hello Stampers!Good news! Stampin' Up! approved my team name: Kim's Paper Krafters. It's so exciting to have a group of people who share my passion for creating and sending handcrafted cards and gifts. I'd love to have you join me. Look for more information on the Join My Team page or shoot me an email. I had a team meeting at my house last night. After talking about some of the new products and upcoming events and promotions, I gave them some time to play with Stampin' Up!'s new Blendabilities, alcohol-based markers. (See yesterday's post for detailed information). Six colors are now available for purchase. They are $11.95 per package and...

Hello Stampers!You may remember that my husband works at a large insurance company and often needs cards for coworkers. Today (unfortunately), he needed a sympathy card. He likes me to create large cards that leave a lot of space for multiple people to write their personal greetings.For this card, I scored a piece of Stampin' Up!'s 8 1/2 x 11 Whisper White card stock in half. That formed the base of my card. I cut a piece of basic black card stock at 8 1/4 x 5 1/4 as a layer. I stamped on a piece of WW measuring 8 by 5. I created an envelope for a card this size with the envelope punch board.I inked the Pleasant Poppies stamp with the new...

Hello Stampers!It is just so fun every month to see what My Paper Pumpkin delivers to my mailbox! This month's kit included the supplies to make 24 pinwheels.The box included three photopolymer stamps; 24 pre-cut and scored paper pieces; 24 large silver brads; 24 cello bags; 24 red/white striped straws; baker's twine; pre-cut banners; and a Stampin' Ink spot.I choose to include some of the pinwheels in a fun arrangement in a mason jar adorned with some Cherry Cobbler 3/4-inch chevron ribbon. A few of the others were adhered to cello bags filled with Baker's Chocolates. (These are Nebraska-made chocolates with fun-colored wrappers! Think...