10 Minute Christmas Cards - KSS

Today's KSS 10 Minute Challenge uses a simple sketch with designer paper and a Kitchen Sink Stamps image and sentiment to create a quick Christmas card. Wrap it all up with a pretty ribbon if time allows!

Should you like to share your creation in the Kitchen Sink Gallery, be sure to include keyword 10MC47.

Stamps: Poinsettia Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Nesting Dolls Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, and Baja Breeze by Stampin' Up

nordic holiday by BasicGrey

Inks: Cherry Cobbler, Real Red, and Baja Breeze by Stampin' Up

Memento Tuxedo Black

Embellishment: Seam Binding Ribbon

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

Papers: Wild Wasabi, Whisper White, and Handsome Hunter by Stampin' Up

nordic holiday by BasicGrey

Inks: Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Garden Green, and Handsome Hunter by Stampin' Up

Embellishment: Stitched Ribbon

Stamps: Invisible Snowman Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Wild Wasabi and Whisper White by Stampin' Up

nordic holiday by BasicGrey

Inks: Pumpkin Pie and Going Grey by Stampin' Up

Memento Tuxedo Black

Embellishment: Glitter Ribbon

Stamps: Build a Garland Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White, and Wild Wasabi by Stampin' Up

nordic holiday by BasicGrey

Inks: Cherry Cobbler and Creamy Caramel by Stampin' Up

Memento Tuxedo Black

Embellishment: Seam Binding Ribbon

Thanks for dropping by to check out the challenge today! May you have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with blessings and love!

Check in on the work of the Kitchen Crew!

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

KSS 10 Minute Embossed Christmas Tags

I have gotten an early start on my Christmas shopping this year, and I'm ready to start wrapping. Since I am in need of some Christmas tags to mark my packages, I decided to do 10 minute embossed tags for Kitchen Sink 10 Minute Challenge #45. The Cuttlebug adds quick and fun texture to any project. So pull out your favorite embossing folders and some KSS Christmas images and see what you can create. If you share your creation in the Kitchen Sink Gallery, be sure to include keyword 10MC45.

I ran the white Georgia Pacific through my computer to get the to and from printed on the tag. I then rounded the top corners and embossed each tag with a holiday embossing folder.

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

Paper: White Georgia Pacific and Basic Black by Stampin' Up

Inks: More Mustard, Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi, and Handsome Hunter by Stampin' Up

Embellishment: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Circle Nestabilities, Jumbo Eyelet, Plastic Cord

Stamps: Invisible Snowman Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: White Georgia Pacific

Inks: Basic Gray and Pumpkin Pie by Stampin' Up

Memento Tuxedo Black

Embellishment: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Circle Nestabilities, Jumbo Eyelet, Plastic Cord

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

Paper: White Georgia Pacific and Basic Black by Stampin' Up

Inks: More Mustard, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, and Wild Wasabi by Stampin' Up

Embellishment: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Circle Nestabilities, Jumbo Eyelet, Plastic Cord

Stamps: Friends of the Moon Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: White Georgia Pacific and Basic Black by Stampin' Up

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black

Embellishment: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Jumbo Eyelet, Plastic Cord

This week I was invited to serve as a guest designer on Splitcoaststampers' Clean and Simple Challenge 143. The featured sketch is by Taylor Usry. This is the card which inspired my CAS Christmas design.

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

Paper: Bermuda Bay by Stampin' Up

and lauderdale by BasicGrey

Inks: Poppy Parade, Crushed Curry, Wild Wasabi, Bermuda Bay, and Pumpkin Pie by Stampin' Up

Grape Jelly and Tuxedo Black by Memento

Embellishment: Black Sharpie

Don't forget to check in on the crew!

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

A Cause for Cards

I created these 10 minute cards for Danielle to use in her efforts to raise funds for Pet Rescue of Australia through her blog A Cause for Cards. Cards for her challenge are to have an animal as well as incorporate green, red, and a word of love, support, or encouragement.

Stamps: Kittens & Pup Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps,
and Hey Chick Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: SU Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, and Early Espresso

Inks: Dog - 3 SU Soft Suede, 2 Su Soft Suede stamped off once, 1 SU Soft Suede stamped off once, 4 SU Early Espresso, 

Grass - SU Pear Pizzazz and Early Espresso

Flowers - SU Real Red

Smile - SU Early Espresso

Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Nestabilities

Stamps: Kittens & Pup Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Invisible Snowman Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: SU Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, and Basic Black

Inks: Kittens - 3 Memento London Fog, 2 London Fog stamped off once, 1 London Fog stamped off once, 4 Versafine Onyx Black, Hearts - SU Real Red

Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Nestabilities

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:  Invisible Snowman Multi Step Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

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:  Heart & Roses Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Holly & Mistletoe Multi Step Clear Stamps, 

Cowboy Hat Multi Step Clear Stamps,
 and Invisible Snowman Multi Step Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

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

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, Invisible Snowman Multi Step Clear Stamps. 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: Invisible Snowman Multi Step Clear Stamps

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

Invisible Snowman

It's a great Monday in the Kitchen with a fun new winter set, Invisible Snowman Multi Step Clear Stamps, 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: Invisible Snowman Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Owl & Autumn Moon Multi Step Clear Stamps 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