Purple Irises

I am holding my breath that it will soon be warm enough for the tulip, lily, and iris bulbs to begin bursting forth and filling the local flower gardens with their beautiful blossoms in a rainbow of vibrant colors. Until they do, I am going to be pulling out my Kitchen Stamp flower stamps and playing like spring has arrived! Today I am working with the Iris Multi Step Clear Stamps. So simple to stamp and oh, so beautiful!  (Post sponsored by Kitchen Sink Stamps).

10 Minute Card

Stamps: Iris Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Simple Sentiments Clear Stamps, 
and Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps 

by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Recollections White, SU Lavender Lace

Inks Layers: Iris - 4 Memento Elderberry, 3 Memento Grape Jelly,

2 Memento Grape Jelly stamped off once,

1 Memento Grape Jelly stamped off once

SU Daffodil Delight sponged on lower petals

Stem and Leaves - 1 Memento Bamboo Leaves, 

2 Memento Olive Grove stamped off once,

3 Memento Olive Grove

Sentiment - Memento Grape Jelly

Tools: Oval Punches and Dimensionals

10 Minutes and 10 Minutes More Card

Stamps: Iris Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Nesting Dolls Clear Stamps, 
Simple Sentiments Clear Stamps, 
and Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps 

by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Recollections White, SU Lavender Lace and Pool Party

Inks Layers: Iris - 4 Memento Elderberry, 3 Memento Grape Jelly,

2 Memento Grape Jelly stamped off once,

1 Memento Grape Jelly stamped off once

SU Daffodil Delight sponged on lower petals

Stem and Leaves - 1 Memento Bamboo Leaves, 

2 Memento Olive Grove stamped off once,

3 Memento Olive Grove

Sentiment - Memento Grape Jelly and SU Pool Party

Decorative Background stamped with Versamark, clear embossed,

and sponged over with SU Pool Party after masking the iris

Tools: Corner Punch

Embellishment : Purple Gems

Here is the latest from the Kitchen Sink Crew:

*Tammy * Connie * Lisa * Julie (on hiatus)  * Maria

KSS 10 Minute Design 88

An inch and a half of designer paper down the side of the card was used to create this week's 10 minute KSS design. I would love to see our Kitchen Sink fans pull out their KSS stamps and share something beautiful they create using this simple sketch.

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

Papers: Pure Luxury Ivory by Gina K. Designs

off beat by BasicGrey

Elegant Eggplant by Stampin' Up

Inks:  Tree - 2 Memento Pistachio, 1 Memento New Sprout, 3 Memento Bamboo Leaves,

4 Memento Cottage Ivy, Trunk - Memento Rich Cocoa

Sentiment: Stampin' Up Elegant Eggplant

Stamps: School Days Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury Ivory by Gina K. Designs

oxford by BasicGrey

Cherry Cobbler by Stampin' Up

Inks:  Books - 3 SU Cherry Cobbler, 2 Memento Cantaloupe,

1 Memento  Memento Cantaloupe stamped off once,

Apple - 2 SU Cherry Cobbler stamped off once, 3 SU Cherry Cobbler,

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

Sentiment: Stampin' Up Real Red

Stamps: Nesting Dolls Clear Stamps
 and Whole Family Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury Ivory by Gina K. Designs

max & whiskers by BasicGrey

Poppy Parade by Stampin' Up

Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers

Stamps: Sea Shells Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury Ivory by Gina K. Designs

granola by BasicGrey

Almost Amethyst by Stampin' Up

Inks:  Sand Dollars - 3 Memento Espresso Truffle, 2 Memento Desert Sand,

1 Memento Desert Sand stamped off once

Shell - 4 Memento Elderberry, 3 Memento Elderberry stamped off once,

2 Memento Desert Sand, 1 Memento Desert Sand stamped off once

Sentiment: Memento Elderberry

Visit the Crew:

* Connie * Lisa * Julie  * Maria

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

Sneak Peek Week

What a week of excitement in the Kitchen as we prepare for the release of 7 new stamp sets on July 7th!!

You can get your first sneak peek over on the Kitchen Sink Weblog today. Be sure to visit there each day this week and comment on every single sneak peek. You may be the lucky stamper to win the new release which receives the most comments if the random number generator lands on the comment you made on that set! So improve your odds and comment every day!!

You will not be disappointed! Each set is so unique and will make a fabulous addition to any stamp collection!! I know you are going to love what you see!! The flashing banner above gives a glimpse or two of several of the awesome newbies!!

When ordering, don't forget you will get a 10% discount with promo code LYNN10KSS.



The card I created today is made with the adorable Nesting Dolls Clear Stamps set! These little dolls are so much fun to color!!

Stamps: Nesting Dolls Clear Stamps and Other Important People Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Kiwi Kiss, Purely Pomegranate, Whisper White, and Basic Black by Stampin' Up

Inks: Versafine Onyx Black

Tools: Prismacolor Pencils, odorless mineral spirits, Cuttlebug Paisley Embossing Folder, Oval Nestabilities

Embellishments: Ribbon and Dimensionals

After you have checked out Maria's fun sneak peek and left your comment, be sure to check on the great projects the rest of the crew have created for sharing today!

Lisa**Makiko**Connie**Dee
Angela**Maria**Lori**Julie

Kitchen Sink Crew Challenge #10 - ATC

Tammy has planned a fun challenge for us today!! Hope you will play along with us on this one!

If you do, be sure to use Mr. Linky to link your creation to the Kitchen Sink Blog and leave a comment so you might win one of the great prizes offered there. The first prize winner will get a $50 spending spree in the Kitchen!! Second prize is the large KSS set of your choice. Third prize is the small KSS set of your choice. So pull out those Kitchen Sink Stamps and get stamping! This contest will be open for two weeks.

Today Tammy has challenged us to use our Kitchen Sink Stamps to create an Artist Trading Card and use it to make a card. An ATC is 2 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches in size. They are all the rage and oh so much fun!!




I created my ATC using Nesting Dolls. The doll was stamped with Brilliance Graphite Black on a 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 rectangle of US White paper and then colored with Copic Markers. Love was stamped in Pixie Pink. I sponged the edges of the card with Tempting Turqouise and attached the antique embroderied ribbon with red line sticky tape. The pink grosgrain was wrapped around and tied with a bow before gluing to the 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 Pixie Pink ATC.

I used a white core black cardstock and the Floral Fantasy embossing folder by Cuttlebug to create the textured background. I sanded the surface before adding the stamped turquoise panel and the ATC.

Stamps: Nesting Dolls Clear Stamps and Words of Love Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pixie Pink, US White, and Tempting Turquoise by Stampin' Up, White Core paper by core'dinations

Inks: Brilliance Graphite Black
Pixie Pink and Tempting Turquoise by Stampin' Up

Tools: Copic Markers, Sponge, Floral Fantasy Embossing Folder by Cuttlebug, Sandpaper, Red Line Sticky Tape

Embellishments: Antique embroderied ribbon, Grosgrain ribbon

Don't forget to do a little blog hopping to see the ATCs created by the rest of the crew. Hope the inspiration you find there will lead you to join in on the challenge!!!

Julie * Lori * Maria * Nicole * Tammy * Angela * Dee

Russian Easter Eggs

Time to share another Kitchen Sink creation this wonderful Monday morning. Today I have chosen to use these stunning Russian Easter Eggs from Kitchen Sink's new release, Nesting Dolls Clear Stamps.
The eggs represent Resurrection and Life.

I love coloring images with my Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol because they always produce such vivid colors. The eggs gave me to opportunity to have fun with my pencils!

After cutting out the eggs, I also coated them with Versamark and clear embossed the surface before adding rhinestones for decoration. The large egg is popped up with dimensionals. I finished off the card with this wonderful paisley ribbon and a sweet black bow!

Stamps: Nesting Dolls Clear Stamps and Mix It Up! Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Old Olive, Regal Rose, Real Red, US White, and Basic Black by Stampin' Up

Inks: Versafine Onyx Black, Versamark

Tools: Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol

Embellishments: Rhinestones, Ribbon, Dimensionals, and Clear Embossing Powder

Hurry over to check out what the rest of the crew has created to share today!!

Angela*Dee*Julie*Lori*Maria*Nicole*Tammy

And don't forget that you still have one week to get your entry in for Kitchen Sink Crew Challenge #9. Lots of great prizes to be had!!! Don't miss out!!

Urban Meets Russian

What a week!!!! Three fabulous new sets have been released at Kitchen Sink Stamps. Nesting Dolls, used for this card, allowed me to get out my pencils and Gamsol and have some coloring fun!!

Stamps: Nesting Dolls Clear Stamps and Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Barely Banana, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, Basic Black, and US White by Stampin' Up, Urban Prairie/Weather Vane by BasicGrey

Ink: Versamark Onyx Black

Embellishments: Ribbon, Rhinestones, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Dimensionals