KSS Monday loaded with Color Recipies

Yes, that is correct… a KSS Monday loaded with new color recipes for both 3 Step™ Hibiscus & the multi step Humming Bird from the stamp set, A Year of Thanks.

I started out wanting to make a set of round note cards that would fit in a CD tin (I’m still working on making envelopes that will fit in a circle! LOL!). I altered the CD tin cover using the large Hibiscus flower, layer one flower & humming bird with pop up dots for dimension. I must mention, when I finished stamping all the steps for the humming bird, I stamped step #1 again on top with Nordic Ice – Opalite Ink. The photo does not show the shimmer effects of this ink… it really gives the humming bird an aqua blue opalescent shimmer… without changing the color of the inks underneath! The Red Headed Humming Birds on the note cards (see photo below), I used Golden Mist – Opalite Ink to give the birds a golden shimmer!

For the note cards, there are 5 different color variations for both humming bird and the medium size flower. The Color Recipe for both Hibiscus & Humming Bird, using inks from Tsukineko, can be found HERE.

Using one of the larger circles from the classic Nestibilities, I cut a folded piece of card stock for the note card base and adhered it behind the scalloped circle. I am so pleased with how this turned project turned out.

Please take a peek at what the rest of the KS Crew has created today to inspire you… you are going to love what they’ve cooked up this week!

Angela • Connie • Dee • Julie • Lisa • Lori • Lynn • Makiko

Next Monday, the KS Crew will return with a new challenge for us!

Thanks for stopping in and Happy Monday to you!

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Materials – Stamps: 3 Step™ Hibiscus and Multi Step ™ Humming Bird from A year of Thanks from Kitchen Sink Stamps. Paper: Tin – Solar White Classic Crest from Neenah and Rich Razzleberry from SU! Note – Kiwi Kiss, Pink Pirouette, Lovely Lilac, Soft Sky, Rich Razzleberry, Apricot Appeal,Melon Mambo, Soft Suede,Pacific Point and Garden Green from SU! Ink: are all from Tsukineko . Each color variation for both Humming Bird and Hibiscus Flower can be found in their color recipes, where all the colors and steps are listed. Embellishments: Classic and Petite Scallop Circles from Nestabilities. Clear and Orange Atyou Spica Markers.

Wednesday already?!!!

Summer is just flying by and it is Wednesday again… so, because I am late…. now until noon tomorrow (Aug. 27 – EST), the Kitchen Sink Store will be serving up another helping of
The Kitchen Sink’s Wednesday Blue Plate Special!

This is where you can find random items on sale for 24 hours only! You never know what might be on sale!

No promotion code is needed.

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Sweet Summer Blueberries!

Wow, it is Monday already! Where did the summer go? So glad that we are still getting to enjoy the wonderful fruits & berries that come with summer! We have been eating blueberries all summer … I think my boys are going to turn blue!

So with blueberries on the brain … and some inspiration from the sketch challenge SC242 on SCS, this is my card for today.

I finished a Color Recipe for Blueberries, using both inks from Stampin’ Up! & Tsukineko. The pdf file can be found HERE.

Please take a peek at what the rest of the KS Crew has created today to inspire you!

Angela • Connie • Dee • Julie • Lisa • Lori • Lynn • Makiko

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Plus, the winners for KS Crew Challenge, KSCC#16, will be announced today on the KSS Blog. Don’t forget to go and check… you might be a winner!

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Materials – Stamps: Multi Step™ Berries from Kitchen Sink Stamps. Paper: Solar White Classic Crest from Neenah. Soft Suede and Night of Navy from SU! Kraft from Papertrey. Light Cream Vellum from the Paper Company. Ink: (are all from Tsukineko & stamped in the following order) – Blueberries: Step #3 Imperial Purple – VersaFine, Step #2 Mediterranean Blue – Brilliance, Step #1 Mediterranean Blue stamp off 1x – Brilliance, Step #4 Onyx Black – VersaFine. Leaves: Step#2 Olympia Green – VersaFine, Step #1 Cottage Ivy – Memento. Sentiment: Majestic Blue – VersaFine. Sponged the edges with Desert Sand – Memento. Embellishments: Adhesive Pearls from K&Co.

A Flowered Corner

A quick reminder that today is the last day to decorate your corners and enter KS Crew Challenge #16 – Hosted by our Guest Designer Emilia. This was such a fun challenge… I had to do just one more! Thanks again Emilia!

Materials – Stamps: Multi Step™ Kittens & Pups from Kitchen Sink Stamps. Paper: Chocolate Chip and Pink Pirouette from SU! Vintage Cream and Kraft from Papertrey. Ink: Kittens -  Step #1 Sahara Sand stamp off 1x, Step #2 Sahara Sand , Step #3 Close to Cocoa, Step #4 Chocolate Chip – all from SU!  Melon Atyou Spica Markers (for the kittens eyes and then .oo5 Black Multi Liner). Embellishments: Distress stripes dry emboss folder from ProvoCraft. Labels Three from Nestabilities. Buttons from Basic Gray. Ric Rac ribbon from American Crafts. Gold organzia from Michale’s.  Linen thread from SU! Crocheted Flower by Susabella’s Creative Pursuits.

Time for the Blue Plate Special!

It’s Wednesday… so, now until midnight (EST), the Kitchen Sink Store will be serving up another helping of
The Kitchen Sink’s Wednesday Blue Plate Special!

This is where you can find random items on sale for 24 hours only! You never know what might be on sale!

No promotion code is needed.

Button Happy!

Happy KS Monday!

I think I went a little button happy on this card for my SIL’s Birthday card???? It did make her smile!

Thanks for stopping in the Kitchen today. Remember to check out what the rest of the KSS Crew has cooked up for KSS Monday.

Angela • Connie • Dee • Julie • Lisa • Lori • Lynn • Makiko

This is the last week for this month’s challenge, hosted by Emilia. To find out more info, go to the KSS Blog, HERE. Deadline is Friday eve. – Aug. 21st, midnight EDT. When uploading to you favorite gallery, please use KSCC#16, kitchensinkstamps or KSS as the keyword or tag.

Materials – Stamps: Nesting Dolls from Kitchen Sink Stamps. Paper: Solar White Classic Crest from Neenah. Soft Sky and Brilliant Blue from SU! Ink: Tuxedo Black – Memento and Copic markers (see photo below for colors). Embellishments: 1.25 Powder Blue silk ribbon from Stamp Simply Ribbon. Buttons by Basic Grey. Linen thread from SU!

Wednesday is here again… and so is the Blue Plate Special!

It’s Wednesday… so, now until midnight  (EST), the Kitchen Sink Store will be serving up another helping of
The Kitchen Sink’s Wednesday Blue Plate Special!

This is where you can find random items on sale for 24 hours only! You never know what might be on sale!

No promotion code is needed.

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I am feeling just ducky today with another C&S card!

Hope you are having a ducky day too!

Materials – Stamps: Multi Step™ Ducks & Pigs from Kitchen Sink Stamps. Paper: Solar White Classic Crest from Neenah. Barely Banana and Almost Amethyst from SU. Ink: (all SU! and stamped in this order) Step #3 So Saffron, Step #2 Summer Sun, Step #1 Barely Banana, Step #4 More Mustard. Sentiment: Vintage Violet. Embellishments: Classic Square Nestabilities – emboss and cut. Clear Atyou Spica marker.

The First Kitchen Sink Event is coming!

Yes, it is true!

Kitchen Sink Stamps is packing up its West Coast California bags, hitting the road and heading South-East… to Warner Robins, GA. There I will be meeting up with KS Crew Members, Dee & Lisa, for a full day of Multi Step™ Stamping fun!!!!!

So, if Multi Step™ Stamping or Color Recipes have you intrigued or baffled … come and join us for a full day where all your questions can be answered this Sept. 19th, in Warner Robins, GA! Here is the direct link with all the info… straight from the Sink!

Space is limited, so reserve your spot by purchasing your “Chef in Training” package in the Kitchen Sink Store.

I am so thrilled about all this event and thought of meeting so many of you all in person, well… I am just completely giddy!!!!

Hope to see ya in GA!!!!

A Clean and Simple Monday …. & a knock out POM!

Happy Monday! What a busy Monday it is!

On busy days, a Clean & Simple card sure comes in handy, while still being fun! - If only my house keeping was C&S!!! LOL!

For more beautiful samples to inspire you, visit Emilia, and the rest of the KS Crew
Angela • Connie • Dee • Julie • Lisa – Aug. POM • Lori • Lynn • Makiko

PLUS… if you really want your socks knocked off today …Lisa has an AWESOME Project of the Month for August, you don’t want to miss!

This month’s challenge, Hosted by Emilia, is well under way. To play along and find out more info, go to the KSS Blog, HERE. Deadline to Emilia’s challenge is Friday eve. – Aug. 21st, midnight EDT. When uploading to you favorite gallery, please use KSCC#16, kitchensinkstamps or KSS as the keyword or tag.

Materials – Stamps: Multi Step™ Kittens and Pup from Kitchen Sink Stamps. Paper: Solar White Classic Crest from Neenah. Malmero Perle -Noir. Ink: (stamped in this order) Step #3 Starlite Black – Brilliance, Step #2 Smokey Gray – VersaFine, Step #1 Pearlescent Beige – Brilliance, Step #4 Onyx Black – VersaFine. Sentiment: Onyx Black – VersaFine. Embellishments: Narrow black & white stitched ribbon from Michale’s.

Blue Plate & a Million Thanks!

It’s Wednesday… so, now until midnight tomorrow (EST), the Kitchen Sink Store will be serving up another helping of
The Kitchen Sink’s Wednesday Blue Plate Special!

This is where you can find random items on sale for 24 hours only! You never know what might be on sale!

No promotion code is needed.

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Materials – Stamps: 3 Step™ Baseball from Kitchen Sink Stamps. Paper: Chocolate Chip and Close to Cocoa from SU! Kraft and Vintage Cream from Papertrey. Ink: (all SU!) Baseball – Step #2 Sahara Sand, Step #1 Sahara Sand stamp off 1x, Step #3 Chocolate Chip. Sentiment: Chocolate Chip. Embellishments: Distressed Stripes embossing folder from Provo Craft. Gold star brads from Making Memories.