Happy Birthday to you...

Do you like this card? I thought it was pretty fun. It is a good use of stamping markers, paper and rub ons. I like the inked the edges of the paper to tie everything together. Happy Birthday Bree!

Dyeing your old wedding shoes

OK- I know this isn't stamp or scrapbook related, but it is crafty! Did you know you can dye those satin type shoes at home with coffee!?!? No joke. I have my wedding shoes from two years ago, gorgeous, white, but I have only worn them once. Now I am in a wedding and I don't want to spend $$ on a pair of ivory shoes I will wear once. So I dyed them with coffee!

How does it work- easy.

1. Brew some strong coffee
2. Apply coffee to shoe with a sponge
3. let dry
4. repeat steps 1-3 for darker shades

I only did one layer and got ivory shoes. But YOU can do varying shades of brown if you want.

:) I LOVE being resourceful!

World Card Making Day Sneak Peak

Just wanted to give you a sneak peek of one of the cards we will be making at my world card making day event on October 10.

What: come make 4 fabulous cards with brand *NEW* Stampin' Up! fall/winter 2008 stamp sets

When: October 11, 2008 from 2- 4:30 pm

Where: My house- contact me to RSVP and get address katieannbrooks@gmail.com

Cost: ONLY $5 (for 4 cards!!!!)

SU! Promo: SU! is offering 20% off Simply Sent Kits from Oct . 4-11, 2008

**Bonus: First two through the door get a prize, bring a friend I haven't met, get a prize

Box in a bag

Recently my Scrappin' Club met for the first time. Since it was our first meeting we didn't have our orders/products to make scrapbook pages. Instead we made this fun project called Box in a Bag.



This project is so easy. Supplies needed are:

SU Designer Series Paper- 5 1/2 X 11
Matching Cardstock- 4 1/2 X 4 1/2, 1 1/2 X 11, 2 pieces 3 X 1 1/2
Coordinating SU ribbon
Scallop Edge punch- or other punch to make scallop edge
1/2 " circle or horizontal slot punch
Embleshments (I used die cut flowers, pretties kit flowers dyed with ink and brads)
Glue

Hope you have fun making this! If you need help feel free to let me know.

Card Swap

I recently participated in a card swap and here are some of the fabulous cards some of the other SU demonstrators made:

I plan to use these ideas for inspiration and hope you do too!

World Card Making Day- Stamp Camp

Come join me for a World Card Making Day Stamp Camp!

What: come make 4 fabulous cards with brand *NEW* Stampin' Up! fall/winter 2008 stamp sets
When: October 11, 2008 from 2- 4:30 pm
Where: My house- contact me to RSVP and get address
Cost: ONLY $5 (for 4 cards!!!!)
SU! Promo: SU! is offering 20% off Simply Sent Kits from Oct . 4-11, 2008
**Bonus: First two through the door get a prize, bring a friend I haven't met, get a prize

picture compliments of Heather Hildebrant

Contact Info:
katieannbrooks@gmail.com
http://www.kbloves2stamp.stampinup.net/
206-947-8273

Stampin Up in Espanol

Interested in checking out what SU offers in Espanol, check out Celebrando Creatividad - http://www.stampinup.com/us/enu/543.asp

BIG SHOT BABY!!!

Big Shot
There's a new big shot in town--the Sizzix Big Shot for Stampin' Up! The Big Shot is a sturdy manual die cutting machine used to die cut materials for use on crafts, home décor projects, and even clothing--it's a big deal! You'll love what the Big Shot machine, a 6-time winner of Creating Keepsakes Reader's Choice Award for best die cutting equipment and dies, can do for you.
Design your own custom pillow appliqués using the Tulipe Bigz die or make custom fabric flowers to embellish a quilt. From sewing to quilting to home décor, the Big Shot is the perfect tool for many types of crafting. The wide appeal to various types of crafters will help you expand your business in new circles. The Big Shot makes incorporating paper crafting into these customers' hobby an easy progression. Use our Stampin' Up! exclusive dies to create die cuts and stencils with our artwork and designs for all your craft needs.
Planning and preparing Make & Takes is fast and economical with the Big Shot machine. Cut out eight of the same chipboard letter or 20 scalloped pennants in just a few minutes. You'll be able to cut and score 3-D items in seconds, and the projects will be ready for your customers to enjoy. Or create embellishments for cards, scrapbook pages, or any other type of project by cutting multiple images at once.
Oh and did I mention you can use 50 types of material in it, including fabric, foil and chipboard!!!
Check it out on my website: http://www.kbloves2stamp.stampinup.net/

Online Ordering

Online Ordering is now live @ Stampin' Up!- check it out:

http://www.kbloves2stamp.stampinup.net/

All Roads Lead Home

This is a fun photo frame I made for my friend Krista who recently bought her first house- yeah! Congrats Krista! I was inspired when I saw this big mat frame at my favorite scrapbook store (Urban Scrapbookers). If you know Krista at all you know that she LOVES maps and LOVES the color red. With that in mind- I wanted to make something with a map and found this route sign shaped map. The map is also great for her because she travels a lot for work and pleasure and because I met her in College in Olympia but she lives in MN- a long trip. I added a car and the words "all roads lead...", then I glittered the word home. The arrows point to a star on the map- the destination- her home. The red backdrop has some trucks stamped on it in versamark (which you can't see here). Finally, I added a few eyelets up high just for a bit more of a industrial look. I hope she likes it, just mailed it last week to congratulate her on the new home!

Love you Krista!