10 +10 More Birthday Designs - KSS

I am attending a birthday luncheon tomorrow for two wonderful people so today's 10 Minutes and 10 Minutes More cards sponsored by Kitchen Sink Stamps are both birthday designs.

Front of 10 Minute Card

Inside of 10 Minute Card

Stamps: Gift Multi Step Clear Stamps and Make a Big Statement Clear Stamps

by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Naturals Ivory, Watermelon Wonder, and Marina Mist by Stampin' Up

Good Ol' Sport by Graphic 45

Tools: SNSS Star Dies, Spellbinders Circle Dies

Color Recipe for the Package

Layer 3 - Memento Nautical Blue

Layer - 2 Papertrey Ink Blueberry Sky

Layer - 1 Papertrey Ink Spring Rain

Color Recipe for the Bow

Layer 1 - Memento Morocco stamped off once

Layer 2 - Memento Morocco

Layer 3 - Memento Morocco stamped twice

Layer 4 - Memento Rhubarb Stalk

Sentiment stamped with Papertrey Ink Blueberry Sky

 20 Minute Card - Center Step Design

Kitchen Sink Stamps:

 Gift Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Bunch o' Balloons Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps,

Heart & Roses Multi Step Clear Stamps 
and Whole Family Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Recollections White, Real Red and Groovy Guava by Stampin' Up

Sleigh Ride by Cratepaper

Color Recipe for the Package

Layer 3 - Papertrey Ink Berry Sorbet stamped twice

Layer - 2 Papertrey Ink Berry Sorbet

Layer - 1 Papertrey Ink Berry Sorbet stamped off once

Color Recipe for the Bow and the Balloons

Layer 1 - Memento Lady Bug stamped off once

Layer 2 - Memento Lady Bug

Layer 3 - Memento Lady Bug stamped twice

Layer 4 - Memento Rhubarb Stalk

Sentiment stamped with Versafine Onyx Black

Others sharing Kitchen Sink Creations:

Lisa Somerville - designer

 Maria Colosimo - owner and creator

Thinking About Christmas

Good morning, and thanks for dropping by today! 

I usually have a good start on my Christmas cards for the holiday season by this time, but I only have a handful of cards ready for this year. In my family, we have a couple of holiday traditions which take up most of my crafting time in December. I won't go into detail about that today, but between the two projects it means about 78 scrapbook pages for me to complete. If I don't have Christmas cards finished and addressed by Thanksgiving, I will be up a creek without a paddle.

So today for Kitchen Sink Stamps 10 Minutes and 10 Minutes more designs I have created Christmas cards using Gift Multi Step Clear Stamps. It is a great set for birthday cards and Christmas cards, as well. Now I only need about 50 more Christmas cards!

10 Minute Card

Stamps: Gift Multi Step Clear Stamps, Christmas Lights Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Grizzly Bear Wishes Multi Step Clear Stamps

Papers : Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs, Martha Stewart Snowflake Mat Pad

Inks: Memento Angel Pink, Love Letter, and Rhubarb Stalk

10 Minutes More Card

For this card I stamped the bow a second time, cut it out, and popped it up on top of the package. I also added a fleur de lis frame and a pretty jewel to dress up the package.

Stamps: Gift Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Christmas Lights Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Grizzly Bear Wishes Multi Step Clear Stamps
Papers : Pure Luxury White by Gina K. Designs, Martha Stewart Snowflake Mat Pad,
Poppy Parade by Stampin' Up
Inks: Memento Love Letter and Rhubard Stalk,
 Stampin' Up Pistachio Pudding and True Thyme
Tools: Spellbinders' Fleur De Lis Squares
Embellishment: Dimensionals, Dual Tone Prizm by Joleen's Boutique

The rest of the Kitchen Sink Crew have designs to share with you today!
Be sure to visit them before you leave!

 *Tammy * Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria

KSS 10 Minute Design #111

To create today's fun cards, I took a 4.25 x 5.5 inch panel of designer paper and cut it in half diagonally. I then flipped the pieces over and used a tiny piece of tape to hold the two halves together so I could cut it in half again from the opposite corners. This resulted in 4 panels of designer paper which I used to design two cards. The two opposite panels of designer paper were attached to a colored card front.

To complete each card, I stamped my Kitchen Sink Stamps images on a square of white card stock, added a colored mat, and mounted it on the diagonal in the center of the card.

          Stamps: Berries Multi Step Clear Stamps                                   Stamps: Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps

     Stamps:  Lil' Elephant Multi Step Clear Stamps                    Stamps:  Kittens & Pup Multi Step Clear Stamps

     Stamps: Gift Multi Step Clear Stamps                                           Stamps: Hey Chick Multi Step Clear Stamps

To see more new designs with Kitchen Sink Stamps,

 visit the Kitchen Crew!

* 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

Don't forget to check in on the Kitchen Sink Crew!!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria

One Color Card Stock and Ink + White

For Kitchen Sink 10 Minute Card #61 I have used one sheet of colored card stock and the ink pad that matches it along with a little white card stock. Often people will contact me about layered stamping saying they don't have a wide range of ink pads or colors that blend well together. I designed today's challenge to demonstrate that depth and color coordination can be created with only one color. You don't have to have tons of ink to get beautiful results.

Pull out your Kitchen Sink images to give it a try and share your results with us in the Kitchen Sink Stamps Gallery.

Stamps: Butterflies Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Hanukkah Multi Step Clear Stamps,
and Gift Multi Step Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: SU Concord Crush and Georgia Pacific White
Inks and Layers: 3 SU Concord Crush, 2 SU Concord Crush stamped off once,
1 SU Concord Crush stamped off once, background and sentiment SU Concord Crush

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

Papers: SU Pink Passion and Georgia Pacific White

Ink and Layers: 3 SU Pink Passion, 2 SU Pink Passion stamped off once,

1 SU Pink Passion stamped off twice, 4 SU Pink Passion

sentiment and sponging - SU Pink Passion

Tool: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Stamps: Gift Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: SU Island Indigo and Georgia Pacific White

Ink and Layers: On Gift - 3 SU Island Indigo stamped off once, 

2 SU Island Indigo stamped off twice,

1 SU Island Indigo stamped off three times

On Ribbon: 3 SU Island Indigo, 2 SU Island Indigo stamped off once

1 SU Island Indigo stamped off twice, 4 SU Island Indigo

sentiment and sponging on Island Indigo mat - SU Island Indigo

Tool: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Stamps: Baseball Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: SU Soft Suede and Georgia Pacific White

Ink and Layers: On Mitt - 3 SU Soft Suede, 2 SU Soft Suede stamped off once,

1 SU Soft Suede stamped off twice, 4 SU Soft Suede

On Bat - layer 2 only stamped in SU Soft Suede

sentiment and sponging - SU Soft Suede
Tools: Nestabilities

Just remember, no matter how small your paper and ink collection may be, you can still produce beautiful creations with your Kitchen Sink Stamps!

Don't miss what the Crew has stamped for you today!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Maria

KSS 10 Minute Card Challenge #30

For today's ten minute card, I designed a small (3.5 x 5.5) card which uses two 1.5 inch squares of designer paper from the scrap pile. I rounded two opposite corners of each DP square and added a Kitchen Sink image and sentiment to the card front to complete each card.

For those playing along and posting your card to the Kitchen Sink Gallery, include keyword 10MC30 with your entry.

Stamps: Basket Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Hey Chick Multi Step Clear Stamps,
and Simple Sentiments Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: SU Pink Pirouette and BasicGrey scraps

Inks: Basket - 3 SU Early Espresso, 2 SU Chocolate Chip, 1 SU Chocolate Chip

stamped off once, Flowers - SU Tangerine Tango, Blushing Bride, Pixie Pink

Sentiment - SU Tangerine Tango

Embellishment: Rhinestones

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

Papers: SU Naturals Ivory and the Paper Studio scraps

Inks: Holly - 2 SU Lucky Limeade, 1 SU Lucky Limeade stamped off once,

3 SU Wild Wasabi, Sentiment - SU Cherry Cobbler

Embellishment: Rhinestones

 Stamps: Gift Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Lemon Drop by Gina K Designs and BasicGrey scraps

Inks: Ribbon - 3 SU Tangerine Tango, 2 SU Tangerine Tango stamped off once, 1 SU Tangerine Tango stamped off once, 4 SU Tangerine Tango, Gift - 1 SU Crushed Curry stamped off once, 2 SU Crushed Curry, 3 SU More Mustard stamped off once, 4 SU More Mustard

Sentiment: SU Tangerine Tango

Stamps:  'Lil Elephant Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: SU Naturals Ivory and DCWV scraps

Inks: Elephant - 3 SU Soft Suede, 2 SU Crumb Cake, 1 SU Crumb Cake stamped off once, 4 SU Early Espresso, Sentiment - SU Early Espresso

Don't miss today's opportunity to see more new Kitchen Sink designs. Check in on the Crew!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

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Kitchen Sink Stamps 10 Minute Card Challenge 22

On a usual Kitchen Sink Monday I will post 4 samples for the weekly 10 Minute Card Challenge. There is a reason I post 4 samples instead of 1 - guilt! The rest of the members of the Kitchen Sink Crew each post a beautiful creation they have spent a lot of time designing and executing while I am posting a card that takes ten minutes to build! It just doesn't seem right to me! Since it normally takes me an average of 40 minutes to create a pretty layered card with embellishments, I make four 10 minute cards. Seems only fair to me!

Well, today when I got started on 10 Minute Card Challenge #22, I was having so much fun sorting through my designer paper scraps and matching them to my Kitchen Sink Stamps that I just couldn't stop! So this week you are getting 7 samples!!

For the challenge I cut three squares of designer paper (1.75 inches square) for each card. I then glued them to the card front in a windowpane pattern and stamped a Kitchen Sink image in the place where the fourth windowpane would be. I finished each card with a fun sentiment! I hope this will be something you find useful for creating quick and simple cards with your KSS images. If you would like to share your card for the challenge in the Kitchen Sink Gallery, be sure to include keyword 10MC22.

 

Stamps: Daisy Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: SU Blushing Bride and sweet threads by BasicGrey

Inks: Daisy - 2 SU Melon Mambo, 1 SU Pixie Pink, 3 SU Early Espresso

Leaves - 1 SU Pear Pizzazz, 2 SU Kiwi Kiss

Sentiment - SU Melon Mambo

Stamps:  Cowboy Boots Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: SU Naturals Ivory, J.Q. Outdoors Collection by Sugartree

Inks: Boots - 4 SU Soft Suede, 3 Memento Potter's Clay, 2 Memento Potter's Clay

(I left off layer 1 to let the Naturals Ivory show through), 5 SU Early Espresso

Sentiment - SU Early Espresso

Stamps: Gift Multi Step Clear Stamps

 and Whole Family Clear Stamps

 by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: SU Naturals Ivory and life of the party by BasicGrey

Inks: Bow - 2 SU Poppy Parade, 3 SU Cherry Cobbler, 

1 SU Poppy Parade stamped off once, 4 SU Rich Razzleberry

Gift - 2 - SU Blushing Bride, 1 SU Blushing Bride stamped off once,

3 SU Pixie Pink, 4 SU Melon Mambo stamped off once

Sentiment - SU Cherry Cobbler

My Lime Chicky was also created for Party Time Tuesday's Challenge #17 - Animal Themed Projects!

Stamps:  Hey Chick Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers and lime rickey by BasicGrey

Inks: Chick - 3 Memento Bamboo Leaves on body and Memento Potter's Clay on beak and feet

2 Memento Pear Tart on body and Potter's Clay on beak and feet

1 Memento Pear Tart on body and no ink on beak and feet

4 SU Soft Suede

Sentiment: Memento Cottage Ivy

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

Paper: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers and

Holly on Black by the Paper Studio

Inks: Holly - 2 Memento Bamboo Leaves, 1 Memento New Sprout,

3 Memento Cottage Ivy

Sentiment - SU Cherry Cobbler

Embellishments: Rhinestones

I've Got Your Back will be shared in the  Stamps R Us Challenge 22 K 'n K Designs.

Stamps:  Kittens & Pup Multi Step Clear Stamps 

and  Hey Chick Multi Step Clear Stamp by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: SU Naturals Ivory and max and whiskers by BasicGrey

Ink: Kittens - 3 SU Soft Suede, 4 SU Early Espresso, 2 SU Crumb Cake

1 Memento Desert Sand

Sentiment - SU Early Espresso

Stamps:  Berries Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: SU Blushing Bride and nook and pantry by BasicGrey

Inks: Strawberry - 2 SU Poppy Parade, 1 SU Blushing Bride,

3 SU Cherry Cobbler, 4 SU Rich Razzleberry

Leaves and Stem - 1 Memento Pear Tart, 3 Memento Cottage Ivy

Sentiment - SU Cherry Cobbler

Drop in on the Crew! They have whipped up something special for you today!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

Kitchen Sink Monday

I found time today  to create a few cards for the challenges over at Kitchen Sink Stamps. Each member of the design team hosts a challenge each week in the forums.

On Mondays I host the 10 Minute Card Challenge.
On Tuesdays Makiko hosts the Kitchen Pantry Challenge in which she chooses an ingredient or tool to be used in the challenge.
On Wednesdays Lisa hosts the Stock Up on Occasions Challenge where one occasion is the focus of the week.
On Thursdays Julie hosts the Word of the Week Challenge where inspiration for the projects is to come from the word selected for the week.
On Fridays Connie hosts the Sketch Carte Challenge.
On Saturdays Maria hosts the Case the Crew Challenge.
On Sundays Angela hosts the Everything Plus the Kitchen Sink Challenge which has something new and unique every week.

This first challenge card I am sharing with you above was created for Connie's Sketch Carte Challenge. I had a lot fun with this great layout! It allowed me to mix this beautiful paper from my "owl pal, Christy" with my beloved KSS roses!!

Stamps: Heart & Roses Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Words of Comfort & Joy Clear Stamps,
and Champagne Celebration Multi Step Clear Stamps

by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Very Vanilla and Blue Bayou by Stampin' Up, Gold Shimmer Paper,

Julianne by K&Company

Inks: Rose - 4 SU More Mustard, 3 SU More Mustard stamped off once,

2 SU So Saffron, 1 SU So Saffron stamped off once

Leaves - 1 SU Mellow Moss, 2 SU Mellow Moss, 3 SU Always Artichoke

Sentiment - SU Blue Bayou

Embellishment: Paper Roses

This next bunch of cards were created for my 10 Minute Challenge. The challenge this week is to select one color (the same for the paper and the ink) and one neutral color paper for the creation of your 10 minute card.

This first 10 minute card used Julie's Word of the Week as the inspiration. Her word this week was BOLD! No one is bolder or braver than our service men and women. This card is going to a group collecting cards for them.

Stamps: Tanks a Ton Clear Stamps (free gift with purchase) by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Crumb Cake and Naturals Ivory by Stampin' Up

Ink: Crumb Cake by Stampin' Up

Tools: Sizzix Embossing Folder, Sponge

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Stamps: Bunch 'O Balloons Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Simple Sentiments Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Real Red and Whisper White by Stampin' Up

Ink: Balloon - 3 SU Real Red, 2 SU Real Red stamped off once,

1 SU Real Red stamped off once, 4 SU Real Red

Sentiment - Happy Birthday - SU Real Red, Wishes - SU Real Red stamped off once

Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Sponge

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Stamps: Gift Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Pacific Point by Stampin' Up, Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers

Inks: Bow - 3 SU Pacific Point, 2 SU Pacific Point stamped off once,

1 SU Pacific Point stamped off twice, 4 SU Pacific Point

Package - 4 SU Pacific Point stamped off once, 3 SU Pacific Point stamped

off once, 2 SU Pacific Point stamped off twice, 1 Pacific Point stamped off 3 times

Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Ticket Corner Punch

10 Minute Card Challenge 14

Stamps: Sea Shells Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Father's Pocket Watch Multi Step Clear Stamps
 by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Soft Suede and Naturals Ivory by Stampin' Up

Ink: Sand dollar - 3 SU Soft Suede, 2 SU Soft Suede stamped off once,

1 SU Soft Suede stamped off twice

Sentiment - SU Soft Suede

10 Minute Challenge 14

Stamps: Father's Pocket Watch Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Basic Gray and Whisper White by Stampin' Up

Ink: Watch - 3 SU Basic Gray, 2 SU Basic Gray stamped off once,

1 SU Basic Gray stamped off twice

Sentiment - Time - SU Basic Gray stamped off once

Well Spent - SU Basic Gray

Check out the Kitchen Sink Challenges in the KSS Forum and pick one to play along. If you play in the week's 10 Minute Challenge, the keyword when loading in the KSS Gallery is 10MC14.

Visit the Crew! See what they have cooked up today!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

Happy Birthday Wishes

I'm really needing birthday cards this week!! That is probably all you will be seeing here for a while!!

Stamps: Gift Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Simple Sentiments Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers, Poppy Parade by Stampin' Up,

life of the party by BasicGrey

Inks: Gift - 3 SU Pixie Pink, 2 SU Pixie Pink stamped off once, 

1 SU Pixie Pink stamped off once, 4 SU Melon Mambo

Ribbon - 3 SU Cherry Cobbler, 2 SU Poppy Parade, 

1 SU Poppy Parade stamped off once, 4 SU Cherry Cobbler

Sentiment - SU Poppy Parade

Tool: SU Edge Punch

Embellishment: Ribbon

KSS Friday and Saturday Sale!!

I am having the best time ever playing with my Christmas lights!!I just can't seem to put them down! They seem to twinkle so brightly and put me in the Christmas spirit. I used them today to let you know that Christmas is coming a little early in the Kitchen! For today and tomorrow only (Friday and Saturday) all available merchandise in the Kitchen Sink Store is on sale for 25% off! And if that wasn't exciting enough, shipping will be free for US customers  with orders of $45 or more! Enter the store at the right and type in promo code KSS25 at checkout!

For today's card I started with the bulbs, masked them, and added the pines. I then added the package, masked it, and added the boots. I then masked the boots and sponged on the floor.

Stamps: Christmas Lights Multi Step Clear Stamps, Winter Cardinals Multi Step Clear Stamps,  
Gift Multi Step Clear Stamps, Cowboy Boots Multi Step Clear Stamps,  
Cowboy Hat Multi Step Clear Stamps

by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Mark's Finest Papers

Inks: Memento Lady Bug, Tangelo, Grape Jelly, Rose Bud, Dandelion, Cottage Ivy, 

Rich Cocoa, and Potter's Clay, SU Creamy Caramel

Embellishment: Star Dust Stickles

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!!