Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Color Throwdown #248

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Hey friends, it’s time for another Color Throwdown and this week Broni is our hostess with these beautiful colors!  I greatly enjoyed working with these hues this week.  Here’s my card…
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I just had to ink up my new GORGEOUS Fresh Cut Florals stamps and matching Fresh Cut Florals dies from Wplus9 Designs!  I. ADORE. THESE. STAMPS!  They’re a ton of fun to work with.  I used some miscellaneous designer papers from My Mind’s Eye along with some enamel dots to embellish.
Be sure to stop by the CTD blog for all the challenge details, and visit my Throwdown sisters for more inspiration…
Barbara Anders
Broni Holcombe
Denise Marzec
Joan Ervin
Lori Tecler
Lynn Put
Wanda Cullen
Wanda Guess, June Guest Designer
And hey, speaking of the Color Throwdown…. coming up soon we’re celebrating our 5TH ANNIVERSARY!  Wednesday, July 10th is going to be a big day, with LOTS of prizes!  Stay tuned!
Happy stamping!
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Monday, June 24, 2013

Christmas in the Kitchen in June

Can you believe it…. tomorrow is six months ‘til Christmas!?!?!  Hard to comprehend when we’re sweltering here in Ohio!  LOL  I sure don’t want to let this get by though without letting you know that all day tomorrow will be the annual “Six Months ‘til the Holidays” sale at Kitchen Sink Stamps!  Beginning at midnight Pacific time on June 25th until midnight PDT on June 26th everything in the KSS store is 20% off!  What a sale!  You can click HERE to get the discount, or use the code GETREADY20TAM for the discount!  And as always, shipping is free on orders over $65.
To get you in the Christmas spirit, I have a grizzly Santa to share with you today…
Santa Grizzly
My card uses the new Multi-Step Grizzly Bear Wishes stamp set, along with some Simple Stories Christmas paper.  I stamped my bear with…
#1 Stampin’ Up! Going Gray (stamped off once)
#2 Memento Toffee Crunch
#3 Memento Rich Cocoa
#4 Memento Espresso Truffle
The Santa hat is stamped with…
(hat)
#1 Memento Love Letter
#2 Memento Rhubarb Stalk
#3 Memento Elderberry
(hat brim and pom-pom)
#1 SU! Going Gray (stamped off once)
#2 SU! Going Gray
#3 Versafine Onyx Black
The layout for my card is from the Sweet Sunday Sketch #187 for this week.
On the inside, I added the “beary” sentiment…
Santa Grizzly-inside
For more inspiration, visit the other Kitchen Sink Crew members today…
Maria Colosimo, owner
Lynn McAuley
Julie Masse
Connie McCotter
Lisa Somerville
I hope you’re able to take advantage of the pre-holiday sale tomorrow!  Happy stamping, and thanks for stopping by!
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Saturday, June 22, 2013

Happy Anniversary

Today’s Retro Sketch #69 was perfect for this anniversary card I needed to make.  The couple that teaches our Sunday School class will celebrate their 41st anniversary on Monday, so I wanted to get a card made to take to church tomorrow.
Happy Anniversary
Here’s my card using an old Hero Arts stamp called Butterfly Fields.  I inked the top half of the stamp with Tumbled Glass distress ink, inked the bottom with Shabby Shutters, than added just a little bit of Peeled Paint at the very bottom.  Then I spritzed the stamp with some water before stamping on white cardstock.  I distressed the edges, sponged Antique Linen ink on all the pieces for a little shabbiness and embellished with some sheer ribbon and enamel dots.  The anniversary sentiment is from a My Time Made Easy stamp set, and the jumbo scallop border is from the Open Simply Scallops Trio Die-Namics.  I think this sketch is definitely a keeper!
Thanks for stopping by!  Happy stamping!
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Color Throwdown #247

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Hey all, it’s Color Throwdown time again this week and Barbara is our hostess!  She’s going to help you get ready should you need to get any cards made to celebrate the 4th of July with this patriotic color combo!
With these colors, I almost always just reach for one of my favorite Verses stamps…
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This Will Rogers quote is so wonderful, and I love having it on a stamp!  My colors are a little off from the actual challenge colors but it’s because I just HAD to use this new Bo Bunny “Anthem” paper I just picked up!
Be sure to visit the CTD blog for all the challenge details, and visit my Throwdown sisters for more inspiration…
Wanda Cullen
Lynn Put
Lori Tecler
Joan Ervin
Denise Marzec
Broni Holcombe
Barbara Anders
Wanda Guess, June Guest Designer
Happy stamping, and thanks for stopping by!
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Monday, June 17, 2013

Lighthouses

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It’s Kitchen Sink Monday again, and this week I’m sharing with you some more stamps from the recent new release!  These cards all use the new Multi-Step Lighthouse stamp set.  The cards above are just little enclosure cards that I made…. the stamp club I belong to is now meeting at a new location, which is a garden center/flower shop.  As part of a thank you for allowing us to use their meeting room, we’re giving them enclosure cards to use for their floral deliveries, so this is one little batch I made for our meeting this coming week.  My lighthouses are stamped in Versamagic Aspen Mist (#1), Stampin’ Up Going Gray (#2), Memento London Fog (#3) and Versafine Onyx Black (#4).  The sentiment is stamped with Memento Rhubarb Stalk and Nautical Blue.

While I had all my inks and stamps out, I decided to quickly make two cards for my stash, too…

lighthouse sympathy cards

These cards are a little smaller than A2, just in case you were wondering.  All inks are the same except on the “rock” I used Memento Toffee Crunch (stamped off once for #1), Toffee Crunch (#2) and Memento Rich Cocoa for step #3.

NOW, do you remember that last week there was a contest going on to guess who picked out the new stamp sets that were released?  Well, there were some good guesses but no one guessed exactly right!  (Please keep in mind there are FIVE team members who picked the sets and FIVE stamp sets!)  SO, now the 7 finalists who took the time to join in the contest now get one more chance to change their answers!  Those stampers (using their KSS forum names) are…

twinsmom515
SuperJen
Billie Dee
Erin S
singer21
AnitaChampagne
Shellsgr09

You 7 ladies get to guess again, and I’m crossing my fingers someone gets it right!  And be sure ladies, to visit all the KSS Crew members blogs today…. you might find some good clues! 

Thanks for stopping by today, and happy stamping!
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Thursday, June 13, 2013

Beary Happy Birthday

Hello stampers!  Did you treat yourself on Monday and pick up some new Kitchen Sink Stamps!  I hope everyone loves the new release as much as I do!  Especially, this guy….
Beary Happy Birthday KSS
I finally got around to inking up the new Multi-Step Grizzly Bear Wishes stamp set, and is this guy ever fun to use!  And easy!  I think you’ll find a lot of uses for this set.  I stamped Mr. Bear with Versafine Onyx Black (step 4), Memento Espresso Truffle (step 3), Memento Rich Cocoa (step 2) and Memento Toffee Crunch (step 1).  Super easy and he turned out perfect!
Now…. I can’t “bearly” stand the fact that only THREE people have entered the contest to win some Kitchen Sink Stamps so far!  Come on now, “bear” with me and go enter!  The winner gets a $25 KSS gift certificate, AND gets to have their biggest wishes come true and pick a concept for a new stamp set for the September release!  Plus you’ll get that stamp set for free, and get to play with it along with the design team before the release!  So, “bear” down and go enter!!!  I want one of my blog readers to WIN!  :)  You’ll find the contest thread HERE, and the rules thread HERE.
And don’t forget, ANY TIME you go shopping in the KSS store, use the code KSS10Tammy to get 10% off your order!  EVERY TIME!  :)
Have a beary great day!  Thanks for stopping by!
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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Color Throwdown #246

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Hi everyone!  It’s time for another Color Throwdown challenge, and this week Wanda is our hostess with this beautiful brides bouquet as inspiration.  So why not say “I do!” and play along?!
Now, I gotta’ admit… I don’t know if I’m just overly tired or my mojo has gone AWOL or what but I struggled with these colors.  I hope you’ll have better success than I did!  But here’s my card…
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I finally went to one of my Pinterest boards looking for inspiration and found this card that got my wheels turning.  I made the long tag by cutting the bottom with the Vertical Greetings Die-Namics die, then added a 2” strip of cardstock (the join is hidden behind the flowers) to make it longer.  Then I stamped my flowers using LJD Sweet Roses from My Favorite Things and cut them out with the coordinating Roses and Leaves Die-Namics, and added a sentiment from the LJD Cheerful Blessings stamp set.
Be sure to stop by the CTD blog for all the challenge details, and visit my Throwdown sisters for more inspiration…
Barbara Anders
Broni Holcombe
Denise Marzec
Joan Ervin
Lori Tecler
Lynn Put
Wanda Cullen
Wanda Guess, June Guest Designer
Thanks so much for stopping by today!
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Monday, June 10, 2013

Kitchen Sink New Release Day!

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The long-awaited day has arrived… it’s new release day at Kitchen Sink Stamps!  I know KSS fans have been waiting for this day for awhile, and it’s finally here!  You’re going to love all the new sets! 
First up, I have to share with you is the Multi-Step Palm Trees!  Take a look at this tropical paradise on my card!
KSS Paradise Palm by Tammy Hershberger
Grab a drink with a paper umbrella in it and a beach chair and make yourself comfy under this gorgeous palm tree!  My tree was stamped with Memento Pear Tart, Bamboo Leaves and Olive Grove (the leaves) and Memento Desert Sand, Rich Cocoa and Espresso Truffle for the trunk.  I used some Copic markers for the sandy beach, and sponged the edges of my piece with Tumbled Glass distress ink.  The “DREAM” sentiment is from the Vintage Words stamp set.
Next up…. let’s make some music with the new Multi-Step Guitar!
KSS I Pick You by Tammy Hershberger
This set is FUN!  You will absolutely love the great mix of sentiments you can use with this fabulous guitar, along with the stamp of musical notes!  I stamped my guitar with Memento Peanut Brittle, Desert Sand, Rich Cocoa and Espresso Truffle, then did a little distressing on the edges and added some red barn siding paper to give it a more rustic, country look.
Be sure to check out new release FABULOUS creations from the rest of the Kitchen Sink Crew, too…
Maria Colosimo, owner
Lynn McAuley
Julie Masse
Connie McCotter
Lisa Somerville
NOW, for some more fun… each of the FIVE new sets being released today were on the wish list of the Kitchen Sink Crew Members!  (Except for me… I re-joined the gang a little too late to make my wishes known, but wait ‘til the next release!)  SO, all registered Kitchen Sink Forum members have the chance to guess who picked which stamp set and can win some prizes!  You can find the contest thread HERE, and HERE you find all the contest rules and prizes.
AND, ready for one more surprise?  Today only, until midnight PDT you can get 15% off your entire order, compliments of ME!  Just enter the code TAM15 at checkout, or click HERE for the savings!
Enjoy, and have a blessed week!
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Sunday, June 9, 2013

Birthday Roses

KSS Roses for Marlene

We have a wonderful couple that teaches our Sunday School class, and Marlene (the better half!) recently had a birthday.  So I made this card to take to church today to give to her, using my 3-Step Heart and Roses stamps from Kitchen Sink Stamps.  The roses were stamped in Memento Angel Pink, Love Letter, Rhubarb Stalk and Elderberry inks, and the leaves were stamped in Memento Pistachio, Bamboo Leaves and Olive Grove.  The sentiment is from the Simple Sentiments set…. one of my favorites!

Happy Sunday!  Hope you’re having a beautiful, blessed weekend!

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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Just Because Butterfly

I was quickly doing a little blog browsing on Wednesday morning while getting ready for work and spotted this lovely card on Lisa Johnson’s blog.  I thought about that pretty little card all day and just had to recreate my own version of it last evening!  How do you like?
KSS Just Because Butterfly
I pulled out my trusty, faithful 3-Step Butterflies stamp set from Kitchen Sink Stamps to create my version of Lisa’s pretty card.  I have never tried creating a background like this, but I think maybe you’ll be seeing it as an option more often!  I just used my aqua painter and took ink directly from the lids of a few ink pads, then even loaded up the brush and splattered it on the card front, too.  Super easy and fun to do!  The sentiment here is from the Simple Sentiments set, also from KSS.  Then I embellished with a few sequins, sent to me by my BFF, Barbara Anders!
Thank you so much for stopping by today!
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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Color Throwdown #245

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Hey there!  I’m happy today to be back with my Color Throwdown sisters after my blogging/stamping break last month!  I’m the hostess for today’s challenge with this beautiful Springtime color combo for you to try.  I hope you’ll find some inspiration in these colors.
I needed a sympathy card last week for my former boss, so I created this with the colors for today…
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For this card I used my beloved Multi-Step Tulip Garden stamps from Kitchen Sink Stamps, along with a sentiment borrowed from the 3-Step Daisy set.  I stamped the tulip using Ranger Tattered Rose and Dried Marigold distress inks, and Regal Rose ink from Stampin’ Up!  The leaves were stamped with Memento Pear Tart, Bamboo Leaves and Olive Grove inks.  I embellished with a few blush-colored pearls.
On the inside I added a smaller tulip from the set, along with the sentiment from the Simple Sentiments set.
KSS CTD245-inside
Be sure to visit the CTD blog for all the challenge details, and visit my Throwdown sisters for plenty of inspiration…
Barbara Anders
Broni Holcombe
Denise Marzec
Joan Ervin
Lori Tecler
Lynn Put
Wanda Cullen
Wanda Guess, June Guest Designer
Be sure to stay tuned for the NEW RELEASE from Kitchen Sink Stamps on Monday, June 10th!  Want another sneak peek?  Here you go….
sneak peek
What could that be?  And hey, don’t forget…. anytime you use the code KSS10Tammy at checkout in the Kitchen Sink Stamps store, you get 10% off your order!  Woohooo!
Thanks for stopping by!
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Monday, June 3, 2013

Stepping Back into the Kitchen

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I couldn’t hardly wait to share the news with you, my readers, today…. I’m stepping back into the kitchen and rejoining the Kitchen Sink Stamps design team!  Kitchen Sink Stamps was my very first design opportunity, and (little known fact!) I was actually the very first KSS customer!  I logged onto Splitcoaststampers one morning in September 2007 and was intrigued by a new stamp company I saw in a banner ad.  Went to the website, was further intrigued and placed an order.  So I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for KSS and the wonderful owner Maria Colosimo.  She told me long ago there’d always be a place for me in her kitchen, so I happily decided to come back!
So, enough chit-chat… it’s time to get down to business with Kitchen Sink Monday!  The card I have to share with you today is right in season, I think!  I sent this recently to a lovely lady from our church who was celebrating her 80th birthday.
KSS Pat Hartzler birthday
I used the Multi-Step Berries stamp set for this card, and some Pebbles “Walnut Grove” papers.  My berries were stamped with Memento Love Bug, Rhubarb Stalk and Grape Jelly inks, and the leaves were done with Memento Pear Tart, Bamboo Leaves and Olive Grove.
Be sure to visit the other girls in the Kitchen today and see their creations!  (I’m SO happy to be back with these beautiful ladies!)
Maria Colosimo, owner
Julie Masse
Lynn McAuley
Connie McCotter
Lisa Somerville
And be sure to stay tuned, as *NEW* Kitchen Sink Stamps are on the way later this month!  I’ve already gotten two sets inky, and you’re going to LOVE these stamps!  Want a little peek?  Here you go!
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Hmmm… what COULD that be?
Happy Monday!  Have a great week, and thanks for stopping by!
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Saturday, June 1, 2013

2013 Congratulations


My daughter needed a graduation card this weekend for a friend... she wanted something a little more non-traditional, and not in the school colors (lest you think there is some school in my area with aqua and orange as their colors!)  I was browsing for some ideas and ran across this graduation card on the Paper Smooches blog, and was inspired.  The mortarboard and flourish are from a Silhouette cut file, the chevrons stamped in the background as well as the number dies are from My Favorite Things, and the sentiment is Paper Smooches.

I hope my daughter and the recipient love it!  And I hope you do, too!  Thanks for stopping by, and happy weekend!