Enjoy Life's Simple Pleasures

 Stamps: 3 Step Hearts & Roses and Multi Step Berries by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K Designs, Blushing Bride and Cherry Cobbler by Stampin' Up

Color Recipe: Roses - 4 SU Cherry Cobbler, 3 SU Cherry Cobbler stamped off once, 2 SU Blushing Bride, 1 SU Blushing Bride

Leaves: 1 SU Pear Pizzazz, 2 SU Pear Pizzazz, 3 SU Old Olive

Sentiment: SU Cherry Cobbler

In the Free For All Challenge at Splitcoaststampers, Dawn asked use to share a card which features one of our New Year's Resolutions! This is my number one resolution!!

Don't forget that today is the day that Kitchen Sink Stamps opens their public Forum and Gallery! The big reveal will take place at noon Eastern Standard Time. A link will be posted at that time on Maria's Blog!

We will be having lots of challenges and contests with prizes galore!! I hope you can check in and play along!!

Warm Winter Wishes

Warm winter wishes to you this Kitchen Sink Monday!! Hope you are checking out the 3 day after Christmas sale at Kitchen Sink Stamps!

The sale lasts from December 26 to midnight December 28. Everything in the store will receive a 20% discount when you enter HOHO20 as the promo code at checkout. Free shipping on US orders of $50 or more!!

Stamps: Multi Step Invisible Snowman

Paper: SU Sage Shadow and Poppy Parade, Pure Luxury Ivory by Gina K Designs,

jovial by BasicGrey

Inks: SU Sage Shadow, Creamy Caramel and Poppy Parade, Memento Rhubarb Stalk,

Tangelo, Tuxedo Black, Rich Cocoa, and Potter's Clay

Embellishment: Ribbon

Visit the Crew and see what they have prepared for you today!!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

New Year's Eve is a big day for Kitchen Sink Stamps and the KSS Crew with the Grand Opening of the KSS Forum/Gallery.  Many members of the KSS Crew will be in the forums from Noon to Midnight EST  where there will be challenges, games, and prizes! I hope you can join us there for all the fun!!

A Christmas Thanks!

A quick and easy thank you note today! Don't forget that Kitchen Sink Stamps is having a three day sale, December 26 to midnight December 28. Everything in the store will receive a 20% discount when you enter HOHO20 as the promo code at checkout. Free shipping on US orders of $50 or more!!

Stamps: 3 Step Hearts & Roses, 3 Step Mistletoe & Holly, 

Multi Step Cowboy Hat, and Multi Step Invisible Snowman

Paper: Pure Luxury White by Gina K Designs

Color Recipe: Rose - 4 SU Rich Razzleberry
3 SU Cherry Cobbler, 2 SUCherry Cobbler stamped off once,
1 SU Ruby Red

Leaves and Holly - 3 SU Old Olive, 2 SU Pear Pizzazz, 

1 SU Pear Pizzazz Stamped off once

Embellishment: Ribbon

Season's Greetings

I have been missing in action all week with mountains for Christmas projects to complete, gifts to buy and wrap, and Christmas cooking to do! I am thrilled to report that in the last 7 days I have completed 88 scrapbook pages with 3 days to spare! Note to self: start in July next year!!

Christmas blessings to you and yours this wonderful Christmas Eve! May your holidays be filled with the love and laughter of friends and family and the treasured memories of Christmases past!! God bless you all!

This card was created for Free For All 44 at Splitcoaststampers. The requirements were: designer paper, 1 brad, at least 1 punch, and ribbon.

Stamps: Greetings of the Season by Mark's Finest Papers

Papers: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers, Basic Black by Stampin' Up, 

Classic Snowflakes-Red by the Paper Studio

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers

Tools: Nestabilities, SU Punch

Embellishment: Brad, Ribbon, Dimensionals

Thanks Snow Much

Now that all the Christmas cards are addressed and in the mail, it's time to start getting the thank you notes ready that will need to be sent on their way once the gifts have been opened. The thank you I am sharing today was made with Kitchen Sink Stamps' newest release set, Multi Step Invisible Snowman. I made him visible today by stamping the face and coal onto circles cut with my Nestabilities. I picked up some oak twigs from the front yard to use as arms for my snowman to tip his hat in thanks.

Stamps: Multi Step Invisible Snowman

Papers: Bashful Blue and Whisper White by Stampin' Up

Inks: Hat - 4 Memento Tuxedo Black, 3 Memento Tuxedo Black stamped off once,

2 Memento London Fog, 1 Memento London Fog stamped off once

Scarf - 2 SU Rich Razzleberry, 1 SU Regal Rose

Eyes: Memento Danube Blue

Nose: Memento Tangelo and Potter's Clay

Coal: Memento Tuxedo Black and London Fog

Pipe: Memento Rich Cocoa and Tuxedo Black

Sentiment: Memento Danube Blue and SU Rich Razzleberry

Tools: Circle Nestabilites, Martha Stewart Snowflake Punch, Scor-Tape, Dimensionals

Embellishments: Rhinestones

If you are going Kitchen Sink shopping today, remember that a promo code is no longer needed. To Get 10% off your order: CLICK HERE

Please check in on the rest of the Kitchen Sink Crew to be inspired by their creations today! Each one has something special to share!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

Winter Birthday

This card was created to honor Reddyisco, this week's Queen for the Day at Splitcoaststampers. It is a case of this pretty card from her gallery.

Stamps: Take a Peek by Mark's Finest Papers

Papers: wisteria by BasicGrey, Baja Breeze and Whisper White

by Stampin' Up, Purple Coordinations

Inks: SU Baja Breeze, Memento Grape Jelly

Tools: SU Oval Punches, Martha Stewart Border Punch,

Cuttlebug Embossing Border, Sandpaper, Sponge

Embellishment: Satin Ribbon

Invisible Snowman

It's a great Monday in the Kitchen with a fun new winter set, Multi Step Invisible Snowman, being released today! It contains everything you need to dress up your snowman and a handful of delightful sentiments as well. I let my snowman melt into a puddle on the ground so I could use the sweet "You Melt My Heart" sentiment. I stamped the top hat first and masked it to add the carrot nose and scarf. The winter tree is from another Kitchen Sink favorite, Multi Step Owl and Autumn Moon.

Stamps: Multi Step Invisible Snowman and Multi Step Owl and Autumn Moon by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Soft Sky by Stampin' Up, Pure Luxury White by Gina K Designs

Ink Layers: Top Hat - 4 Memento Tuxedo Black, 3 SU Basic Gray, 2 SU Going Grey, 1 SU Going Grey

Scarf - 2 SU Cherry Cobbler, 1 SU Pixie Pink

Buttons - 1 SU Pixie Pink, 2 SU Cherry Cobbler

Carrot - 2 Memento Tangelo, 1 Memento Tangelo stamped off once, 3 Memento Potter's Clay

Pipe - 2 Memento Rich Cocoa, 1 Memento Desert Sand, 3 Memento Rich Cocoa

Coal - 2 Memento Tuxedo Black, 1 Memento Tuxedo Black stamped off once

Heart and Sentiment - SU Cherry Cobbler

Tree - 2 SU Early Espresso, 1 Memento Rich Cocoa

Embellishments: Frosted Lace Stickles, Twinklets Diamond Dust

For those ordering from Kitchen Sink Stamps today, remember, you no longer need to add a promo code to receive a discount on your order. Get 10% off your order: CLICK HERE
Your discount will appear as soon as you add items to your cart!

And don't forget the New Year's Eve Excitement!!

Grand Opening of the KSS Forum/Gallery this New Year's Eve!
When: Dec. 31st
Time: Noon to midnight EST
Location: will be announced on Kitchen Sink Crew Members'  blogs in the am on Dec. 31st.
(anytime before  noon on Dec. 31st - EST)
The count down to the New Year in our New Forum will include loads of Challenges, Games, Prizes, & Give-Aways …. There will also be a new stamp release available first only to those in attendance in our forum at the stroke of Midnight (east coast time)!

Angela's Challenge - KSCrew Challenge #30 will be the last challenge hosted over on the KSBlog.
The winners will be announced over in our New Forum on the 31st.

Now head on over to see what the rest of the Crew has done with their Invisible Snowman!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

Mark's Finest Papers - Hello Sunshine!

Welcome to the MFP December Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!

And…LOOK for a NEW LINK LIST TOMORROW!!!

We have 4 New Stamp Sets Released: Hearts, Hearts, Hearts, Nature's Postage Due; Hello Sunshine and Take a Peek. For your convenience, all 4 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY!
For your chance to win BLOG CANDY, (a set that will be released NEXT month), visit and comment on each of the following design team members' blogs TODAY. On Saturday, (December 11, 2010), a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning.

 

Stamps: Hello Sunshine by Mark's Finest Papers

Papers: Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy, and Whisper White by Stampin' Up

Blue Coordinations

Ink: Night of Navy Craft Ink by Stampin' Up, Copic Marker

Tools: Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Heat Gun, Sponge, Sandpaper

Embellishments: Ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder, Stickles

Nancyruth - http://nancyruthat.blogspot.com
Lois - http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com
Vicky- http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com
Dawn L.- http://dawnanewday.blogspot.com/

Anne- http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/

Emily- http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com

Karen- http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com

Patty- http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com

Roxie- http://paperscaper.blogspot.com

Vicki- http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/
Liz: http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com

Claudine- http://cardsbyclaudine.blogspot.com

Dawn- http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com

Joanne T- http://sleepyinseattlestamps.blogspot.com

Nicole - http://nicolesbutterflyears.blogspot.com

Marilynn-  http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com

Geri – http://geriscards.blogspot.com/

Lynn-You are here!

Mark’s Finest Papers - http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com

Mark's Finest Papers - Nature's Postage

Welcome to the second day of MFP December Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!

And…LOOK for a NEW LINK LIST TOMORROW!!!

We have 4 New Stamp Sets Released: Hearts, Hearts, Hearts, Nature's Postage Due; Hello Sunshine and Take a Peek. For your convenience, all 4 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY!
For your chance to win BLOG CANDY, (a set that will be released NEXT month), visit and comment on each of the following design team members' blogs TODAY. On Saturday, (December 11, 2010), a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning.

Featured today is Nature's Postage!

Stamps: Nature's Postage by Mark's Finest Papers

Papers: Early Espresso and So Saffron by Stampin' Up

curio by BasicGrey and available at Mark's Finest Papers

Ink: Early Espresso by Stampin' Up, Copic Markers

Embellishments: Lace and Charm available at Mark's Finest Papers

Silk Ribbon and Star Dust Stickles

Check out the beautiful work done by the Design Team using these beautiful stamps!

Nancyruth
Lois
Vicky
Dawn L.
Anne
Peggysue
Susan

Connie

Claudine

Dawn

Joanne T

Nicole

MariLynn

Geri

Lynn- You are here!

Emily N.

Mark’s Finest Papers

Mark's Finest Papers' December Blog Hop is Here!!

Welcome to the MFP December Blog Hop! This month, we are releasing 4 NEW SETS!

And…LOOK for a NEW LINK LIST TOMORROW!!!

We have 4 New Stamp Sets Released: Hearts, Hearts, Hearts, Nature's Postage Due, Hello Sunshine, and Take a Peek. For your convenience, all 4 stamp sets are available for purchase TODAY!
For your chance to win BLOG CANDY, (a set that will be released NEXT month), visit and comment on each of the following design team members' blogs TODAY. On Saturday, (December 11, 2010), a winner will be chosen from those participants who visited all the blogs listed for today. (There will be four different winners, one winner for each day of the blog hop. You DO NOT have to comment every day. However, the more days you comment, the more chances you have to win!) If you miss a day, you can go back and comment on each day's blogs, as the winners will be chosen Saturday morning.

Today's featured set is Heart, Hearts, Hearts! It contains 4 fabulous hearts perfect for a variety of occasions.

The set also includes a pretty butterfly and 9 sensational sentiments. This is such a versatile set!

Stamps: Heart, Hearts, Hearts by Mark's Finest Papers

Papers: Almost Amethyst and Rich Razzleberry by Stampin' Up

wisteria by BasicGrey

Inks: Rich Razzleberry and More Mustard by Stampin' Up

Embellishments: Silk Ribbon and Beaded Squares with Gems by Wrights Creative Classics

Nancyruth - http://nancyruthat.blogspot.com
 
Lois - http://clownmomcreations.blogspot.com
 
Vicky - http://www.villagestamperramblings.blogspot.com
 
Dawn L.- http://dawnanewday.blogspot.com/
 
Anne - http://inkinginred.blogspot.com/
 
Peggysue - http://rosesbymywindow.blogspot.com
 
Susan – http://simplicitybylateblossom.blogspot.com

Connie – http://sodakstamping.blogspot.com

Emily - http://mylittlesliceofbliss.blogspot.com

Karen - http://karenskreativekreations.blogspot.com

Patty - http://winnieswhimsandmycrafts.blogspot.com

Roxie - http://paperscaper.blogspot.com

Vicki - http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/
 
Liz - http://rightbrainmadness.blogspot.com

Geri – http://geriscards.blogspot.com/

Lynn - You are here!

Emily N.- http://emmielouwho.blogspot.com/

Mark’s Finest Papers - http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com\

KSCC#30 - Just In Case

Angela, our hostess for this month's challenge says, "Ever thought, 'I can do that!' Well, now's your chance. Pick a card you love from the gallery of a member of the Kitchen Sink Crew and CASE away."

The card above is the beauty I have chosen to case from the exquisite work on Julie Masse!!  I love everything about this wonderful card. I have omitted the sentiment because the person it is going to wanted a card which could be used for any occasion. I added the sprigs of fern to hide the glue which showed through my vellum! I usually have an oops or two to cover up!

Thank you, Julie, for the inspiration you are to us all!

Stamps: Multi Step Lily of the Valley from A Year of Thanks II by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Taken with Teal, True Thyme, Card Stock Vellum, 

and Whisper White by Stampin' Up, marjolaine by BasicGrey

Layers and Inks: Lily of the Valley - 5 Memento Bamboo Leaves, 
4 Memento Bamboo Leaves stamped off once, 3 Memento Pear Tart, 
2 Memento New Sprout, 1 Memento Summer Sky stamped off once

Tools: SU Scallop Punch, Martha Stewart Fern Punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Scor-Tape

Embellishments: Jumbo Ric Rac, Button, Twine, Dimensionals

As you can see, I had a hard time choosing just one! The gorgeous cardabove is from the work of Connie McCotter! Below is my cased version! Sure wish I had some yellow ribbon!!!

Stamps: Multi Step Sunflowers by Kitchen Sink Stamps
Papers: Whisper White, Always Artichoke, and So Saffron by Stampin',
curio by BasicGrey
Layers and Inks:  Watering Can - 4 Memento Tuxedo Black, 3 Memento Rich Cocoa,
2 Memento Potter's Clay, 1 Memento Potter's Clay
Sunflower: 3 Memento Potter's Clay, 2 Memento Dandelion, 
1 Memento Dandelion stamped off once, 4 Memento Rich Cocoa, 
5 SU Early Espresso
Stalk and Leaves - 2 Memento Bamboo Leaves, 
1 Memento Bamboo Leaves stamped off once, 3 SU Always Artichoke
Embellishments: Ribbon, Buttons, Flat Back Beads
Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Scor-Tape, Sponge

I have a l-o-n-g list of gorgeous cards and fun projects I want to case from Maria and Lisa and Angela and Makiko as well!! Lucky for me, this challenge runs all month so watch for more cases from me in the coming weeks!

If you want to play along and win some fun Kitchen Sink merchandise, look through the Kitchen Sink cards of the members of the Kitchen Sink Crew and pick a card to case!  Find a card that matches the stamps you have and case away! Upload your creation to the Kitchen Sink Weblog. Remember, you must use Kitchen Sink images in order to be in the drawing for prizes!

The list below will pull up all of each person's Kitchen Sink cards including the card they have chosen to case from another member today! I've added myself to the list so you can pull up my KSS cards quickly as well! Enjoy!!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Lynn

Fun new Kitchen Sink Stamps are being released next Monday, December 13!!

Thank you so much for visiting today! 

Getting a 10% discount on your Kitchen Sink purchases just got a little easier. Just enter the store in the right-hand side bar and the 10% will be deducted from your order as you add items to your cart. No promo code is needed!

Reflection on 199 Featured Stampers - SCS

This week is the 200th Featured Stamper Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers! We were asked to select one of the 199 stampers who have been honored as Featured Stampers since the challenge began and case a card in their honor. My card was created to honor the work of Sharon Johnson, known as notimetostamp at SCS. She was Featured Stamper #2 when this challenge first began. My card is a case of a stunning birthday card she created and posted in October.

Stamps: Hearts, Hearts, Hearts to be released next Tuesday by Mark's Finest Papers

Papers: Pure Luxury Ivory by Gina K Designs, Early Espresso by Stampin' Up

Le' Romantique Collection by graphic 45

Inks: Early Espresso and Groovy Guava by Stampin' Up

Embellishments: Bloomers Fabric Flower Trim, Silk Ribbon, Pearls