10+10 Monday - Lily of the Valley

I have worked out a color recipe that I really love for the lilies-of-the-valley I used for this week's 10 Minutes and 10 Minutes More designs sponsored by Kitchen Sink Stamps. These flowers are a part of A Year of Thanks II Multi Step Clear Stamps. There are 5 layers for this image and listed here are the colors I used and the order in which I stamped them.

Layer 5 - Memento Olive Grove stamped twice

Layer 4 - Memento Pistachio stamped twice

Layer 3 - Memento Bamboo Leaves stamped 3 times

Layer 2 - Memento Pear Tart stamped twice

Layer 1 - Memento New Sprout stamped twice

I do stamp with a MISTI which makes repeat stamping easy and precise.

10 Minute Card

Stamps: A Year of Thanks II Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Heart & Roses Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Other Important People Clear Stamps

Papers: Recollections White and Black

Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

20 Minute Card

I am entering this card in the Lawnscaping Challenge - Off Kilter as well as Challenge 10 - Anything Goes at Where the HeART is...

Stamps: A Year of Thanks II Multi Step Clear Stamps, Basket Multi Step Clear Stamps, Texas Longhorn Multi Step Clear Stamp

Papers: Recollections White and SU Pistachio Pudding

Tools: Cuttlebug Tag Die, Martha Stewart Edge Punch, Gold Cord

Others creating beautiful things with Kitchen Sink Stamps:

Lisa Somerville - designer

 Maria Colosimo - owner and creator

KSS Ten Minute Challenge 67 - Stamping on Text

Thanks for stopping by to check out Kitchen Sink 10 Minute Card Challenge 67. This week I had fun stamping Kitchen Sink images over pages of text. I used pages from an old English literature textbook as the base for my stamping and aged the edges with a variety of Distress Inks. I really like the look and think you might, too, if you give it a try.

April 23rd will be the release date for Kitchen Sink Stamps' latest designs. Sneak peeks with begin on April 16!

Stamps: Trees Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Get Well Teddy Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: old text book, SU Lucky Limeade, Early Espresso, and Whisper White

Inks: Distress Ink Tea Dye, SU Lucky Limeade, Old Olive, 

Wild Wasabi, Handsome Hunter, and Early Espresso

Tools: Spellbinders Banner

Stamps:  Heart & Roses Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: old text book, SU So Saffron, Very Vanilla, and Regal Rose

My Mind's Eye Designer Paper

Inks: Distress Ink Wild Honey, SU Lucky Limeade, Old Olive, 

Regal Rose, and Rose Red

Tools: Oval Nestabilities

Stamps: A Year of Thanks II Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Simple Sentiments Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: old text book, SU Lucky Limeade, Crumb Cake, and Whisper White

Inks: Distress Ink Antique Linen, SU Lucky Limeade, Old Olive, 

Wild Wasabi, and Always Artichoke

Tools: Nestabilities Labels

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

Papers: old text book, SU Lucky Limeade, Early Espresso, and Crumb Cake

Inks: Distress Ink Walnut Stain, SU Lucky Limeade, 

Wild Wasabi, Handsome Hunter, River Rock, Kiwi Kiss, and Early Espresso 

Check out what the Kitchen Crew has cooked up for you today!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Maria

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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:   A Year of Thanks II Multi Step Clear Stamps 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:  Sunflowers Multi Step Clear Stamps 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! 

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It's Hip 2 B Square!

A new month brings a new challenge in the Kitchen. Angela has challenged the crew this month to create a square card or project. I took her at her word when she said the more squares the better!! Even my two designer papers are covered with tiny square patterns!

Stamps: Lily of the Valley from A Year of Thanks II Multi Step Clear Stamps, Simple Sentiments Clear Stamps, and Berries Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers:  Baja Breeze, Old Olive, and True Thyme by Stampin' Up, Pure White by Gina K Designs, and Designer Paper by BasicGrey
Inks: Lily of the Valley - Layer 5 - SU True Thyme, Layer 4 - SU Always Artichoke, Layer 3 - SU Kiwi Kiss, Layer 2 - Kiwi Kiss stamped off once, Layer 1 - Memento Summer Sky, Sentiment - SU Kiwi Kiss and Always Artichoke
Embellishments: Rhinestones, Ribbon and Dimensionals

Now it's your turn to pull out your Kitchen Sink Stamps and create a square card for Kitchen Sink Crew Challenge #24. Three lucky winners will receive cash to spend in the Kitchen Sink Store for their efforts!! Be sure to upload your square card or project created with Kitchen Sink Stamps to the Kitchen Sink Weblog using Mr. Linky by midnight Friday, April 23 in order to be illegible to win!!

Don't miss the "square" creations from the rest of the crew!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

Should you need to make Kitchen Sink purchases today, the store entry and discount code are at the top of my blog!

Christmas Thank Yous

One of my biggest challenges after Christmas is getting my thank you notes written when there are so many other holiday clean-up projects screaming for my attention!  I have learned over the years that if I have the cards made and addressed, I can get them out is record time and not have to deal with the guilt of unacknowledged gifts hanging over my head for days on end!

So last night, I pulled out my crate of Kitchen Sink Stamps and went to work intent on having my thank yous ready to go!! Hope you like what I came up with!

Stamps:  A Year of Thanks II Multi Step Clear Stamps, Pine Trees Multi Step Clear Stamps, Big and Bold Swashes Clear Stamps, and Nesting Dolls Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Wild Wasabi, Whisper White, and Riding Hood Red by Stampin' Up, Bazzil Green Textured, eskimo kisses by BasicGrey

Inks: Versafine Vintage Sepia, Memento Summer Sky, Stampin' Up Wild Wasabi

Embellishments: Ribbon and Flat back Pearls

Tools: Oval Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Punch

I also needed two birthday cards this week (I put yours in the mail Saturday, Angela! Hope it arrives in time!) With green being my favorite color, I knew I wanted to try out the fabulous new Lily-of-the-Valley which is a part of A Year of Thanks II. I love how it turned out and will be making more of these!!

Stamps:A Year of Thanks II Multi Step Clear Stamps, and Whole Family Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Certainly Celery and Whisper White by Stampin' Up, Textured Green by Bazzil

Inks and Layers for Lily:
   Layer 5 - Handsome Hunter by Stampin' Up
   Layer 4 - Memento Cottage Ivy
   Layer 3 - Memento Cottage Ivy stamped off once
   Layer 2 - Memento Bamboo Leaves
   Layer 1 - Memento Pear Tart

   Sentiment - Memento Cottage Ivy

Embellishments: Lace, Ribbon, and Dimensionals

There is still time to join the crew in Kitchen Sink Crew Challenge #20 : Bag it, Tag it, Wrap it! Three great prizes are waiting for three lucky stampers!!

If you're ordering from the store this week, the promo code is LYNN10KSS for my readers to receive a 10% discount on their orders!!

Check out the great work the crew has cooked up for you today:

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

A Year of Thanks II - Kitchen Sink Stamps

This Shipping Tag Gift Box was created for Technique Challenge 250 on Splitcoaststampers today, but I added it here as well since it also fits for the December Kitchen Sink Crew Challenge. Lynn in St. Louis has included an easy to follow tutorial by Debbie Fisher! The felt reindeer is backed by the large pine tree from  Pine Trees Multi Step Clear Stamps and the sentiment is from Gift Multi Step Clear Stamps.

Today Maria is hosting Kitchen Sink Crew Challenge 20. With the gift giving season snapping at our heels, we were to Wrap It, Bag It, or Tag It using Kitchen Sink Stamps!!

With Kitchen Sink releasing its 2009 Special Limited Edition set entitled A Year of Thanks II, I decided to use it to create my tag for the challenge as well as a thank you gift for someone who has worked closely with me throughout this year.

This wonderful set includes a thank you stamp for each month of the year as well as a full-size beautiful Lily of the Valley all bundled up in a sweet round tin!

I love these delightful images! There is one that is perfect for every season of the year!!

I bundled my 12 cards in tulle, tied them with a bow, and popped them in this cute tin! Hope you like it!

Stamps: 2009 Special Limited Edition - A Year of Thanks II by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers:  PaperTrey Ink White Cardstock and assorted Stampin' Up Cardstock

Tools:  Cuttlebug Victoria Embossing Folder and Nestabilities Labels 3

Check in on the rest of the Kitchen Sink Crew to see what they have created for this month's challenge!!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

Be sure to join in and play with us! You may be the winner of some sensational Kitchen Sink products!!

Use your Kitchen Sink images and post your creation using Mr. Linky on the Challenge Blog. The deadline for entry is December 31.

Remember when ordering from Kitchen Sink Stamps, promo code LYNN10KSS will get you a 10% discount on your order!!