2013 - A Banner Year!

I am certainly not unhappy to be closing the door on 2012 and stepping into a new year! I hope it is a banner year for us all!

For Kitchen Sink Stamps' 10 Minute Card #104, I have stamped New Year KSS images on a white card front and attached a die cut banner and sentiment over the stamped images. 

Stamps: Bunch o' Balloons Multi Step Clear Stamps
and 1/2 Pint Alphabet Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Inks: Memento Love Letter, Rhubarb Stalk, and Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Up Poppy Parade

Tools: Spellbinders Banner Die, Sponge

Stamps: Bunch o' Balloons Multi Step Clear Stamps 
and Ready 4 Any Holiday Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Inks: Memento Love Letter, Tangelo, Cottage Ivy,Lilac Posies, and Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Up So Saffron and Marina Mist

Tools: Spellbinders Banner Die, Sponge

Stamps: Champagne Celebration Multi Step Clear Stamps 
and Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Up Poppy Parade and So Saffron

Tools: Spellbinders Banner Die, Sponge

Stamps: Bunch o' Balloons Multi Step Clear Stamps 
and 1/2 Pint Alphabet Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Inks: Memento Love Letter and Tuxedo Black

Stampin Up Marina Mist and So Saffron

Tools: Spellbinders Banner Die, Sponge

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Merry Christmas!

For this week's Kitchen Sink post, I have stepped away from my normal 10 minute design to create something special for you in honor of Christmas. There is not much I love doing more than masking and layering images so I put together this holiday swag of greens and roses. It brought me such joy to create this Christmas card to wish you all a very special holiday with family and friends. Thank you so much for your visits and encouragement this year! They mean the world to me!

I used elements from several different Kitchen Sink sets. The rose bud and leaf are from Heart & Roses Multi Step Clear Stamps. The pine boughs are from Winter Cardinals Multi Step Clear Stamps while the pine cones are from Build a Garland Multi Step Clear Stamps. For the sentiment, I used this long beauty from Poinsettia Multi Step Clear Stamps.

Kitchen Sink Stamps will be having an after Christmas sale starting on Christmas day and ending at midnight PST on Friday the 28th. All in stock merchandise will be discounted 35%. So beginning tomorrow you can go to the Kitchen Sink store and fill your cart with KSS goodies. Remember to enter code HOHOLYNN at checkout to receive your 35% discount.

Be sure to check out the Kitchen Crew's latest creations for additional inspiration!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria

10 Minute Gift Card Holders for the Tree

Many of my family members prefer gift cards or cash for Christmas so this year I have hung them on my tree. These Kitchen Sink 10 minute cash and gift card holders are made with two pieces of card stock held together tightly with two brads so that the card or cash can be slipped in. Glad these are so easy to make since I have quite a few to create.

Stamps: Holly & Mistletoe Multi Step Clear Stamps
and 1/2 Pint Alphabet Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs, and Lucky Limeade by Stampin' Up

Inks: Memento Pistachio, Bamboo Leaves, Cottage Ivy, Lady Bug, Love Letter, and Rhubarb Stalk

Embellishments: Ribbon and Brads

Stamps: Hanukkah Multi Step Clear Stamps 
and 1/2 Pint Alphabet Clear Stamps  by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs, Bashful Blue by Stampin' Up

Inks: Memento Nautical Blue and Summer Sky

Embellishment: Ribbon and Brads

Stamps: Gift Multi Step Clear Stamps 
and 1/2 Pint Alphabet Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs, Melon Mambo by Stampin' Up

Inks: Memento Elderberry, Sweet Plum, Rose Bud

Embellishment: Ribbon and Brads

Stamps: Classic Old Truck Multi Step Clear Stamps 
and 1/2 Pint Alphabet Clear Stamps  by Kitchen Sink Stamps
Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs, Going Gray by Stampin' Up
Inks: Memento Love Letter, Rhubarb Stalk, Tuxedo Black, Gray Flannel, London Fog
Embellishment: Ribbon and Brads

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* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria

Gifts for the Masses

I know that I am not the only one who has need of quick, simple, and inexpensive packaging for Christmas gifts for the masses (scout troops, homeroom classes, Sunday School classes, neighbors and the like). This week's Kitchen Sink 10 Minute Design #102 fills that need. I chopped the top off of brown paper lunch bags I got at the dollar store and stamped a quick branch and babble on each along with a holiday greeting. I then folded the top to the back and punched two holes for the ribbon. And truth be known, they take only about 3 minutes each. They don't even look that bad when you stamp on the wrong side of the bag. Just sayin'!

Stamps:  Winter Cardinals Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Build a Garland Multi Step Clear Stamps,
and Playful Christmas 1 Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Brown Paper Bag

Inks: Memento Northern Pines and Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Up Soft Suede and More Mustard

Embellishment: Red Seam Binding Ribbon, Gold Spica Pen

Stamps: Winter Cardinals Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Christmas Lights Multi Step Clear Stamps, and

Playful Christmas 1 Clear Stamps  by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Brown Paper Bag

Inks: Memento Northern Pines, Tuxedo Black, Rhubarb Stalk, and Love Letter

Embellishment: Red Seam Binding Ribbon

Stamps: Winter Cardinals Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Ornament and Stars Multi Step Clear Stamps, and

Playful Christmas 1 Clear Stamps  by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Brown Paper Bag

Inks: Memento Northern Pines and Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Up More Mustard

Brilliance Galaxy Gold

Embellishment: Red Seam Binding Ribbon

Stamps: Winter Cardinals Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Ornament and Stars Multi Step Clear Stamps,
and Playful Christmas 1 Clear Stamps  by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Brown Paper Bag

Inks: Memento Northern, Tuxedo Black, Rhubarb Stalk, and Love Letter

Embellishment: Red Seam Binding Ribbon

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* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria

Christmas Kitchen Windows

I had such fun with this week's Kitchen Sink Stamps 10 minute design. I used Poppy Stamps' Grand Madison Window die to create each of these cards. The designer paper I used as my kitchen wallpaper is from the Paper Studio. Here are 4 different views I imagined that you might see outside your kitchen window this holiday season.

Stamps: Owl & Autumn Moon Multi Step Clear Stamps 
and Ready for Any Holiday Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, and Poppy Parade by Stampin' Up

DP by the Paper Studio

Inks: Memento Rich Cocoa and Love Letter, SU Bashful Blue

Tools: Grand Madison Window die, Fence die by MFT, SU punch

Stamps: Owl & Autumn Moon Multi Step Clear Stamps 
and Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Crushed Curry, and Basic Gray by Stampin' Up

DP by the Paper Studio

Inks: Memento RTuxedo Black, SU Peach Parfait, Crushed Curry, and Blue Bayou

Tools: Grand Madison Window die,  SU punches

Stamps: Winter Cardinals Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Ready for Any Holiday Clear Stamps  by Kitchen Sink Stamps

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

DP by the Paper Studio

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Olive Grove, Rhubarb Stalk, and Love Letter,

 SU Bashful Blue and Wild Wasabi

Tools: Grand Madison Window die, SU punch

Stamps: Pine Trees Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Bells Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White and Chocolate Chip by Stampin' Up

DP by the Paper Studio

Inks: Memento Bamboo Leaves and Olive Grove, SU Bashful Blue

Tools: Grand Madison Window die, SU punches

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3 More for the Christmas Stash!

Stamps: Baby Jesus by Our Daily Bread Designs

Sentiment from Snow Flurry by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Stamps: Branches from Inkadinkado, Multi Step Christmas Lights by Kitchen

Sink Stamps, Sentiment by Technique Tuesday

Stamps: Friends of the Moon by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Sentiment by Inkadinkado

KSS 10 Minute Tie On Tags

For all of you who are looking to take advantage of sensational Cyber Monday specials, Kitchen Sink's Black Friday Sale has been extended through midnight tonight. Use promo code THANKSLYNN at checkout in the Kitchen Sink Store to receive a 35% discount on all purchases. Free shipping with orders totaling $65.

For today's 10 minute tags I used my Spellbinders' Lacy Squares cut from Pure Luxury Paper by Gina K. Designs. The heavy weight of this card stock holds up well for these tie-on tags. I then added some of my favorite holiday images from Kitchen Sink Stamps along with names using the Mix It Up alphabet. Last I attached a pretty fiber or ribbon for tying the tags to my gifts. The tags are 3.25 inches square.

Stamps: Winter Cardinals Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Build a Garland Multi Step Clear Stamps,

and Mix It Up! Clear Stamps 
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Inks: Memento Bamboo Leaves, Potter's Clay, and Rich Cocoa

Tools: Spellbinders Lacy Squares

Embellishment: Glittery Fiber

Stamps: Bells Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Build a Garland Multi Step Clear Stamps,

and Mix It Up! Clear Stamps 
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Inks: Memento Rhubarb Stalk, Lady Bug, and Rich Cocoa

Stampin' Up More Mustard

Tools: Spellbinders Lacy Squares

Embellishment: Seam Binding Ribbon

Stamps: Poinsettia Multi Step Clear Stamps 
and Mix It Up! Clear Stamps 
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Inks: Memento Pistachio, Bamboo Leaves, Olive Grove, Rhubarb Stalk, and Love Letter

Tools: Spellbinders Lacy Squares

Embellishment: Pink Braid

Stamps: Christmas Lights Multi Step Clear Stamps 
and Mix It Up! Clear Stamps 
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Inks: Memento Danube Blue and Nautical Blue

Tools: Spellbinders Lacy Squares

Embellishment: Gold Cord

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* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria

KSS Black Friday Sale

Stamps: Multi Step Pines and Snow Flurries by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Inks: Memento Summer Sky, Bahama Blue, and Danube Blue

Tools: Acrylic Block and Spritzer

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10 Minute Christmas Postcards

I don't know if you have seen these post card sized coasters, but they sure are fun to stamp and mail. They come 6 to a package and sell for $1.95 in the Kitchen Sink Store. The 45 cents it takes to mail it costs more than the card. How great is that!!!

 For this week's 10 minute design I stamped four Christmas post cards.

Stamps: Christmas Lights Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Post Card Coaster

Inks: Memento Love Letter, Bahama Blue, Dandelion,

 Lilac Posies, Tangelo, Pear Tart, and Cottage Ivy

I hand cut the stamp to make the socket and used a Copic marker to draw the wire.

Stamps: Bells Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Post Card Coaster

Inks: Memento Rhubarb Stalk, Love Letter, Tuxedo Black, London Fog, and Gray Flannel

Tools: Gelly Roll Pen

Stamps: Ornament & Stars Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Winter Cardinals Multi Step Clear Stamps,
and Poinsettias Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Post Card Coaster

Inks: Memento Northern Pine, Bahama Blue, Teal Zeal, Summer Sky

Tools: Gelly Roll Pen

Stamps: Poinsettias Multi Step Clear Stamps ,
Owl & Autumn Moon Multi Step Clear Stamps,
and Friends of the Moon Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps
Paper: Post Card Coaster
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Cantaloupe, and Dandelion

Thanks for stopping by today! Be sure your check out the Kitchen Crew's newest Kitchen Sink creations!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria

Christ the Savior is Born

I won't get much chance to stamp this week, but will sneak in a Christmas card every opportunity I get! Today's card was inspired by SCS Queen for the Day Gabby's wonderful holiday design seen here!

Stamps: Baby Jesus by Our Daily Bread

Peace on Earth by Verve

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs, Real Red by Stampin' Up

Christmas designer papers by Martha Stewart

Inks: Memento Espresso Truffle, Tea Dye Distress Ink by Ranger,

Copic Markers

KSS 10 Minute Christmas with Embossed Vellum Details

I am way behind on Christmas cards this year and need to kick it up a bit if I am going to be ready to send out cards the first week of December. I finished 65 last week for a charity auction where they did very well, but now I am back a square one.

This week's Kitchen Sink Stamps 10 minute design incorporates embossed vellum to add detail to these simple Christmas cards. I hope you like them.

Stamps: Holly & Mistletoe Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K Designs

Vellum and Poppy Parade by Stampin' Up

Inks: Pistachio, Bamboo Leaves, Olive Grove, Love Letter,

Rhubarb Stalk, and Tuxedo Black by Memento

Tool: Embossing Folder by Sizzix

Stamps: Winter Cardinals Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K Designs

Vellum and Poppy Parade by Stampin' Up

Inks: Cottage Ivy, Love Letter,

Rhubarb Stalk, Tangelo, and Tuxedo Black by Memento

Tool: Embossing Folder by Sizzix

Stamps: Christmas Lights Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K Designs

Vellum by Stampin' Up

Inks: Love Letter and London Fog by Memento

Tool: Embossing Folder by the Paper Studio

Embellishment: Brads

Stamps: Ornament & Stars Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Winter Cardinals Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K Designs

Vellum by Stampin' Up

Gold Shimmer Paper

Inks: Pistachio, Bamboo Leaves, Olive Grove, Love Letter,

Rhubarb Stalk, and Tuxedo Black by Memento

Tool: Embossing Folder by Cuttlebug and Gold Spica Pen

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KSS Ten Minute Monday - Faux Layers

I am back this week with another one layer Kitchen Sink Stamps card. The faux layers on this design were created by inking up my long acrylic block with three rows of colors, misting it with water, and then stamping it on the card front. This is such a fun and fast way to add some unique blocks of color to any card. It took no time at all, but I did let the cards dry for about 30 minutes before I added the black border lines with my Sharpie, masked the area, and stamped the Kitchen Sink images.

Stamps: Big Leaves Multi Step Clear Stamps 
and Words of Love Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Inks: Memento Toffee Crunch, Cantaloupe, Morocco,  Peanut Brittle, and Tuxedo Black

Tools: Black Sharpie, Ruler, Acrylic Block, and Water Spritzer

Stamps: Autumn Squirrel Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Inks: Memento Rich Cocoa, Potter's Clay, Toffee Crunch, Cantaloupe,

Tangelo, and Tuxedo Black

Tools: Black Sharpie, Ruler, Acrylic Block, and Water Spritzer

 Stamps: Multi Build a Garland Multi Step Clear Stamps  

Paper: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs

Inks: Memento New Sprout, Bamboo Leaves, Cottage Ivy Olive Grove,

Potter's Clay, Rich Cocoa, Espresso Truffle, and Tuxedo Black

Tools: Black Sharpie, Ruler, Acrylic Block, and Water Spritzer

Stamps:  Poinsettia Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Design

Inks: Memento Rose Bud, Rhubarb Stalk, Angel Pink, Pistachio,

Olive Grove, and Tuxedo Black

Tools: Black Sharpie, Ruler, Acrylic Block, and Water Spritzer

Embellishment: Microbeads

Thanks for dropping by to check out this week's 10 Minute Design! Check in on the rest of the crew to see what they have created for you today!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria

Last Shipment to M.D. Anderson

Today I finished my last card for the Hope You Can Cling To challenges at Splitcoaststampers and am boxing up the last of the cards to send to M.D.Anderson in Houston this afternoon. My hope is that my cards will bring hope and comfort to those who receive them.

Stamps: Lady from Stamp Affair

Sentiment from Brighter Days by Verve

Designer Paper from My Mind's Eye

Stamps: Chair from Hero Arts

Multi Step Pine Trees by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Sentiment from deadbeat Designs

3 Step Hearts & Roses by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Stamps: Friendship Messages by Hero Arts

Designer Paper from graphic 45

Stamps: Season of Change by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

Heartfelt Phrases by Verve

Stamps: Through the Trees by Papertrey Ink

Birds from Forever in Our Hearts by Verve

KSS 10 Minute Design #96

If the truth be told, one layer cards are more than likely my favorite cards to make. They are so quick and easy to design as well as less expensive to make and mail. Kitchen Sink Stamps' 10 Minute Design this week is a one layer card with one rounded corner at the top for interest and a long sentiment across the bottom of the card to ground the image.

Stamps: Multi Step Trees Multi Step Clear Stamps  
and Words of Comfort & Joy Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Gina K. Designs Pure Luxury White

Inks: Leaves - 2 Memento Peanut Brittle, 1 Memento Cantaloupe, 3 Memento Potter's Clay

Trunk - 2 Memento Rich Cocoa, 1 Memento Rich Cocoa stamped off once, 3 Memento Espresso Truffle

Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black

Stamps: Mother's Cameo Multi Step Clear Stamps
 and Words of Comfort & Joy Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Gina K. Designs Pure Luxury White

Inks: Cameo - 5 Memento Tuxedo Black, 4 Memento London Fog, 3 Memento London Fog stamped off once, 2 Memento Longon Fog stamped off once, 1 Memento London Fob stamped off twice

Sentiment and Flourishes - Memento Tuxedo Black

Embellishment: Pearl

Stamps: Teddy Bear Wishes Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Get Well Teddy Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Hey Chick Multi Step Clear Stamps

 and Shamrocks & Clover Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Gina K. Designs Pure Luxury White

Inks: Teddy - 3 Memento Rich Cocoa, 2 Memento Toffee Crunch, 1 Memento Peanut Brittle, 

4 Memento Espresso Truffle

Stems - Memento Bamboo Leaves, Flowers - Memento Dandelion

Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black

Embellishment: Crystals

Stamps: Turkey Trot Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Gina K. Designs Pure Luxury White

Inks: Turkey - 3 Memento Rich Cocoa on the feathers and Lady Bug on the wattle

2 Memento Toffe Crunch on the body and Tangelo on the legs

1 Memento Peanut Brittle

Black Sharpie eye

Sentiment - Memento Rich Cocoa

Thanks for stopping by today!

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