BIG Boots to fill

… Happy Kitchen Sink Monday!

Wow, what a crazy week…

… but I still got some stamping in… thanks to the Crew Challenge Cupboard

Today’s card was created for two challenges… Connie’s Sketch Carte – FSCC02 and Julie’s Word of the Week – WoW2.

Hope you will join us play along. It is a great way to stock up on all the cards one needs through the year.

Please remember to check what the rest of the KS Crew has cooked up for you this KSS Monday.

Angela • Connie • Julie • Lisa • Lynn • Makiko

Barbara – KS Guest Designer

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Materials:

Stamps: Multi Step Cowboy Boots, 1/2 Pint Playful Alphabet Buddy from Kitchen Sink Stamps.

Paper: Bazzill Basics Brown and Striped Glazed Red. Solar White Classic Crest from Neenah. Metallic Cappuccino and Khaki Ruche from the Paper Temptress.

Inks:

Step #4 Pearl. Chocolate – Brilliance
Step #3 London Fog – Memento
Step #2 Pearl. Beige – Brilliance
Step #1 Pearl. Beige stamp off 1x
Step #5 Onyx Black – Versa Fine 

Sentiment: VersaMark with Fine Detail Black embossing powder.

Embellishments: Deckled Rectangles from Nestabilities. A Starry Night edger Punch from EK Success. Gingham ribbon from Michael’s.

WBPS … it up!

Time for Kitchen Sink Stamps’ Wednesday Blue Plate Special!

This is where you can find random items on sale for 24 hours only! You will never know what might be on sale! No promotion code is needed

A side of samples using items from the WBPS, can been seen HERE.

We get by with a little help from our (stampin’) friends!

… Happy Kitchen Sink Monday!

Had so much stamping fun…

…  this past week with all the challenges, tips and inspirational spotlights! I haven’t stamped this much in a LONG time and the best part, I have my family covered for Valentine’s Day EARLY!!! It sure is nice to stamp along with the KSCrew and KSForum Members. It is that extra support (or inky creative nudge) we all can use from time to time.

Here are few cards from last week’s challenges.

The first card is for Angela’s challenge: 3 is a Magic Number (EP01) and Lisa’s color challenge for Valentine’s Day (KSOCValentine). It is hard to see in the photo, but I added Distress Stickles (Rock Candy) with my finger to little coat the hearts in both cards. The effect looks like “sugared” hearts.

The second card is for Makiko’s challenge: All about Ribbons (KPC01).  This challenge has fun for this card… a great way to use up trimmed ends of ribbon that I just could not thought away!

Please remember to check what the rest of the KS Crew has cooked up for you this KSS Monday.

Angela • Connie • Julie • Lisa • Lynn • Makiko

Barbara – KS Guest Designer

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Materials – LONG TALL CARD

Stamps: Multi Step Sweet Heart Roses from Kitchen Sink Stamps.

Paper: Solar White Classic Crest from Neenah, Mars Red Metallic for Paper Temptress.

Inks: (all Memento Inks unless noted), Step #4 – Rhubarb Stalk, Step #3 – Rose Bud, Step #2 – Angel Pink, Step #1 – Pixie Dust 2x’s – VersaMagic.

Embellishments: Distress Stickles – Rock Candy. Adhesive marcasite rhinestones from Michael’s. Glitter brad from Creative Imaginations, ribbon came from my stash. Embossing folder  D’vine Swirl- from CuttleBug.

 

SQUARE RIBBON CARD

Stamps: Multi Step Sweet Heart Roses from Kitchen Sink Stamps.

Paper: Solar White Classic Crest from Neenah, Mars Red Metallic for Paper Temptress, Almost Amethyst and Pink Pirouette from SU!.

Inks: Color Recipe: (all Memento Inks unless noted), Step #4 – Imperial Purple – VersaFine, Step #3 – Sweet Plum, Step #2 – Rhubarb Stalk, Step #1 – Lady Bug. Sentiment – Rhubarb Stalk

Embellishments: Ribbon Trio Tag 2 and Oval Petite – Nestabilities. Velvet ribbon and red adhesive pearls from Michael’s.

Wednesday Blue Plate Special & Spotlight

Time for Kitchen Sink Stamps’ Wednesday Blue Plate Special!

This is where you can find random items on sale for 24 hours only! You will never know what might be on sale! No promotion code is needed

A side of samples using items from the WBPS, can been seen HERE.

New Year… New Forum… New Stamping Fun!

…  Happy Kitchen Sink Monday!

Wow ~ What a week …

with the new kss forum & new open gallery (yes, where you can share your KSS creations too!) is up and in full swing!  The KSCrew has an amazing lineup where you’ll find something new to do everyday! You can find inspiration in the Crew Corner or stamping fun in the Crew Challenge Cupboard! By the end of this week, the full line up will be up and running. Here is what you can expect to find….

Crew Challenge Cupboard
Monday: 10 Min. Card – Hosted by Lynn
Tuesday: Kitchen Pantry – Hosted by Makiko
Wednesday: Stock Up on Occasions – Hosted by Lisa
Thursday: Word of the Week  – Hosted by Julie
Friday: Sketch Carte – Hosted by Connie
Saturday: Case the Crew – Hosted by ME
Sunday: Everything PLUS the Kitchen Sink – Hosted by Angela

Crew Corner

KSS Monday (a quick spot to find all the links to KSCrew’s Monday’s Creations) – Hosted by Maria
Tuesday Tip (fabulous quick tips and multi step stamping wisdom)- Hosted by Lynn
Wednesday Blue Plate Special Spotlight (serving up “samples on the side” to accompany the WBPS)- Hosted by Maria
Thursday Crew Chat (Grab your coffee [or Diet Coke] and chat with the Crew)- Hosted by Julie
Friday Flashback (spotlighting an inspiring creation from the KSS Archives) – Hosted by Julie
Saturday Sizzling Spotlight (spotlighting a creation from the Member Gallery… will you be in the spotlight next?) – Hosted by Connie
Sunday Recipe Spotlight (spotlighting an eye-catching Color Recipe from the Member Gallery or the KSCrew) - Hosted by Maria

Today’s card is for Lynn’s 10 Min. Challenge #2 (10MC2), using a reverse mask to create the focal point.

Yes, I will admit, I did know a head of time what Lynn’s challenge was going to be and was excited to try this technique … BUT, I forced it out of my mind and purposely did not stamp anything for this KSS morning. I wanted to put myself to the test. I did not use a timer for this stamping “dash”. I used the human clock of my DH walking the kids to school. LOL! We live about two blocks away from our neighborhood school.  SO, out the door they all went, and into the stamp room I raced…  GO!

I will admit that my DH was just opening the door returning from school, as I put the finishing touches on the champagne with Star Dust Stickles…so, this card may have taken maybe 12 to 15 mins… so easy to lose track of time when stamping (isn’t it?). Next time I will have to use a timer!

What took the longest? Which shape for my focal point.

This card was created using one of the 3 new stamp sets released on Jan 1st, called Multi Step Champagne Celebration.

Please remember to check what the rest of the KS Crew has cooked up for you this KSS Monday.

Angela • Connie • Julie • Lisa • Lynn • Makiko

Barbara – KS Guest Designer

Today is the deadline the 12 Days of Christmas Challenge, winner will be announced at The Daily Dare!

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Materials –

Stamps: Multi Step Champagne Celebration from Kitchen Sink Stamps.

Paper: Barely Banana from Su!

Inks: Champagne Glasses – Step #4 Smokey Gray (VersaFine) stamp off 1x, Step #3 London Fog (Memento) stamp off 1x, Step #2 Cantaloupe (Memento) stamp off 1x, Step #1 Platinum Planet (Brilliance). Reverse mask/focal point: Cosmic Copper on inside edge of mask and blend out towards center with Galaxy Gold (both Brilliance). Sentiment – Cosmic Copper. Bubbles Platinum Planet.

Embellishments: Wonky Squares from Nestabilities to cut reverse mask. Star Dust Stickles.

Wednesday already?

Time for Kitchen Sink Stamps’ Wednesday Blue Plate Special!

This is where you can find random items on sale for 24 hours only! You will never know what might be on sale! No promotion code is needed

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

… and Happy Kitchen Sink Monday!

I hope your New Year is off to a great start!

I must say, New Year’s Eve …

was so much fun with all the excitement with the launch of our new forum, new open gallery… and a new stamp release with 3 new titles just in time for the celebration! I had such a blast with all the challenges… that was 19 challenges in 12 hours! Whew! I sure hope I didn’t wear anyone out?

I have two cards to share with you today. Both were created from the same stamp set, Multi Step Sweet Heart Roses, a new mini for this January.

The first card is a 4- 3/4″ sq card for Valentine’s with the sentiment, “XOXO Sweet Heart”, stamped as a light background. The metallic embellishments are Tear Drops called Love Birds from Robin’s Nest and can be found in the KSS store.

The second card is for a new weekly challenge added to our forum: 10 min card challenge.

I gave this challenge to the KSCrew and then forgot all about it with all the New Year’s Eve excitement! (Being a Gemini, I am putting all the blame on my evil twin!) Thank goodness it was a 10 min. challenge! LOL  Goodness knows how often I need to make a card at the last min. as I am walking out the door and this small 2- 3/4″ sq little gift or note card always does the job. This little card is for St. Patty’s Day with the sentiment, “XOXO”, placed on the block in a curved shape to stamp as the clover’s stem. In all fairness, I know the KSCrew used all 10 mins. on their cards, I think I used 5.

Hope you will play along our 10 min. Challenge.  If you do, please be sure to upload your card to the new Kitchen Sink Gallery. Add KSCC31 in the keywords so we can all the 10 minute creations together!!!

Some other super fun news to announce … we have a Guest stamper joining us for the month of January!

You may recognize her from her Blog: Magic Delights or from playing many challenges online. She is a regular KSCrew Challenge player and we are thrilled to have her join us in the Kitchen this month!

Welcome Barbara!

Please remember to check what the rest of the KS Crew has cooked up for you this KSS Monday.

Angela • Connie • Julie • Lisa • Lynn • Makiko

Barbara – KS Guest Designer

Remember, there is still time to play The Daily Dare’s – 12 Days of Christmas Challenge. The deadline for all submissions is midnight on Sunday, January 9th. Winners will be chosen announced over at The Daily Dare on Monday, January 10.

The full details for The Daily Dare’s – 12 Days of Christmas Challenge, can be found: HERE

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Materials – Rose Heart Valentine:

Stamps: Multi Step Sweet Heart Roses from Kitchen Sink Stamps.

Paper: Solar White Classic Crest from Neenah. Shimmer White from SU! Violet Metallic from The Paper Co. Pink Pirouette from SU!

Ink: (all Memento, unless noted) Rose Heart: Step #4 Imperial Purple (VersaFine), Step #3 Sweet Plum, Step #2 Rhubarb Stalk, Step #1 Rose Bud.  Sentiment: Lulu Lavender.

Embellishments: Love Birds – Tear Drops from Robin’s Nest. Hexagon Nestabilities. Ribbon from Michael’s.

Materials – St. Patty’s XOXO:

Stamps:  Multi Step Sweet Heart Roses from Kitchen Sink Stamps.

Paper: Solar White Classic Crest from Neenah.

Ink: (all Memento) Bamboo Leaves and Pear Tart

Embellishments: Adhesive Gem from K&Co.