SCS Challenges for the Week

I have been playing the challenges at Splitcoaststampers this week but haven't gotten around to loading them on my blog so today will be catch up day!

Monday - Technique Challenge - Create an Ornament

Created with the rim of a gimme cup and clear plastic packaging (tutorial to follow in a week or two). The steer is from Multi Step Texas Longhorn by Kitchen Sink Stamps. The stars are cut and embossed with my Cuttlebug.


Wednesday - Sketch Challenge

The papers are Snow Storm and Cherry Slush by Mark's Finest Papers, Basic Black by Stampin' Up, and Holly on Black and Musical Holly by the Paper Studio. The images are from A Walk in the Woods and Greetings of the Season by Mark's Finest Papers.

Thursday - Free 4 All - Paper Piecing with Scraps

The pear is from Pears & Hollyhocks by Mark's Finest Papers. The pear was pieced with offbeat by BasicGrey. The blossoms were pieced with Blushing Bride by Stampin' Up and the leaves with Old Olive by Stampin' Up.

Friday - Queen for the Day - Broom

Thanks to Brenda, I am now the proud owner of Coast to Coast by Stampin' Up. This set retired years ago and was in the sets Brenda sold at Anita's recent shoebox swap! I'm beyond thrilled to have it in my collection and really excited to find a lighthouse card in Broom's gallery to case in her honor today!

A Cowboy Christmas - KSS Boots & Holly

I'm a little behind in my Christmas card making this year. I decided it was time to kick it into gear when on Tuesday I saw my mother finish the 120 cards she will be sending out this year. My completed card count stands at 15. Fortunately I don't send out but about 60 cards so I'm sure I can make it!

Stamps: Cowboy Boots Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Cowboy Hat Multi Step Clear Stamps, 

Holly & Mistletoe Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Snow Storm and Cherry Slush by Mark's Finest Papers, Basic Black and Garden Green by Stampin' Up, Holly on Black by the Paper Studio

Inks and Layers: Boots - 4 Memento Rich Cocoa stamped off once, 3 Memento Potter's Clay, 2 Memento Potter's Clay stamped off once, 1 Memento Desert Sand, 5 Memento Rich Cocoa

Holly - 1 Memento New Sprout, 2 Memento Bamboo Leaves, SU Wild Wasabi

My second card was the design I created for Anita's Semi-Annual Shoebox Swap held in Brazoria on Saturday. The theme this time was Christmas, and as always the card had to be made in 10 minutes so I pre-embossed the sentiment in black and tied the bows for the pre-packaged sets. I also had the masks cut and ready for use.

It was a fun day of stamping, and I got to catch up with Kitchen Sink Multi Step Stampers Esther, Anita, Teddie, Linda, Shelley, and Billie Dee. They got to practice what they learned in Pearland by masking those boots again. This time with holly to dress them up for the holidays!

Stamps: Multi Step Cowboy Boots, Multi Step Cowboy Hat,
and 3 Step Mistletoe & Holly
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Kraft by Stampin' Up, Cherry Slush and Snow Storm 

by Mark's Finest Papers, Musical Holly
by the Paper Studio

Inks and Layers: Boots - 4 Memento Rich Cocoa stamped off once, 

3 Memento Potter's Clay, 2 Memento Potter's Clay
stamped off once, 1 Memento Desert Sand

Holly - 1 Memento New Sprout, 2 Memento Bamboo Leaves,
3 Memento Cottage Ivy

Sentiment - Versamark embossed with
black embossing powder

Sponging - SU Creamy Caramel

Tools: - Oval Nestabilities, Scor-Tape, Sponge

Embellishments: Ribbon and Red Nailheads

The Kitchen Crew has pretties to share with you today! Be sure to stop by and see them!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

Those interested in shopping can enter the store in the side bar and enter promo code LYNN10KSS at checkout to receive a 10% discount on your KSS purchases!

Christmas Treat Box - Kitchen Sink Stamps Project of the Month

Such excitement in the Kitchen today! The three fabulous sets Maria created for the Texas workshop and one additional set are all being released today. These sensational sets are:

Multi Step Cowboy Boots

Multi Step Cowboy Hat

Multi Step Bluebonnets

Multi Step Texas Longhorn

By entering the store in the side bar and entering promo code LYNN10KSS you can receive a 10% discount on all your purchases from Kitchen Sink Stamps. For today and tomorrow only there will be free shipping on orders of $45 or more.

This month's Kitchen Sink Stamps Project of the Month is the treat box which I shared with the ladies at the Multi Step Workshop last Saturday in Pearland. With Christmas gift giving right around the corner, I wanted a fun way to share some of my homemade Texas treats with friends and neighbors! Those who like it mild will be getting Texas Trash and those who like it wild will be getting Texas Firecrackers, both of which are popular snacks here in Texas around the holidays.

This simple box is created from a single sheet of heavy weight kraft cardstock using the template below.

The pieces were cut, scored, and stamped with background images. I used layer one of Multi Step Longhorn which is being released today stamped in Memento Rich Cocoa stamped off once, layer one of the small horseshoe from Multi Step Horseshoes stamped in Memento Rich Cocoa, and layer 2 on one of the stars from Multi Step Ornament and Stars stamped in SU Riding Hood Red. I added Scor-Tape to the folded tabs to hold the box securely together.

 Next the front and back panels were attached to the bottom of the box with the Scor-Tape.

 

The scored lines were folded in creating the sides of the box. Two side tabs were attached to the front of the box.

The other two were attached to the back panel completing the box.

 

The treat in a cello bag was placed in the box. I then added a band of embossed cardstock which looks like tooled leather to decorate the bottom edge of the box. Rope, stars, and a mini cow bell were attached to close the top of the box through the punched handles using red bandanna ribbon.

The image on the front of the box is from Multi Step Cowboy Boots. I stamped the boots as follows:

layer 4 - Memento Rich Cocoa stamped off once

layer 3 - Memento Potter's Clay

layer 2 - Memento Summer Sky stamped off once

layer 1 - Memento Desert Sand 

layer 5 -Memento Rich Cocoa

The sentiment was stamped in Memento Rich Cocoa with the word Cowboy stamped in  Memento Pearlesence Beige.

Here is more of the fun I have been having with these fabulous sets:

And one last one for the Clean and Simple Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers!

Don't miss the opportunity today to see the fabulous work from the rest of the crew using these gorgeous new images!!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

I hope you all have taken the opportunity to check out the Hope You Can Cling To Challenges going on at Splitcoaststampers daily throughout the month of October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. The cards created for the challenges are going to M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas for use by the patients there. Many paper crafting companies have joined in with loads of fabulous prizes to be awarded to participants in the challenges. Kitchen Sink Stamps is one of those taking part as a sponsor. They will be giving away to 10 lucky winners one of their newest releases: Ribbons with a Cause. I used it to create today's card.

Stamps: Ribbons with a Cause Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pink Pirouette by Stampin' Up

Inks: Ribbon - 3 Memento Rose Bud, 

2 Memento Rose Bud stamped off once, 1 Memento Angel Pink

Embellishment: Rhinestone

What an awesome time we had multi step stamping in Pearland, Texas this week! A huge thanks to all our participants!! What joy it brought us to see you fall in love with your new KSS stamps!! The stamps created for the Texas workshop are sensational and next Monday I will be sharing them with you!! They will be released to the public on that day!!

Check in on the crew! They each have something special to share with you today.

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

Kitchen Sink Crew Challenge 28 - Halloween

Makiko is in charge of the Kitchen Crew today and has assigned us the task of creating something for Halloween: a treat bag, a party favor, a card, whatever you might be needing whenever Halloween rolls around to your house. Because my grandchildren live out of town and do not trick or treat at my house, Gram sends cash in a card! They buy their own treats! I pulled out 3 of my Kitchen Sink sets and got to work!

Stamps: 1/2 Pint Alphabet Clear Stamps,
 Owl & Autumn Moon Multi Step Clear Stamps,
 and Friends of the Moon Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Gina K Designs Pure Luxury White, Summer Sun and Pumpkin Pie by Stampin' Up, 

Halloween Sparkle by Cloud 9 Design

Inks: Memento Dandelion, Cantaloupe, and Tangelo, Versafine Imperial Purple

Embellishment: Ribbon

Let's see what Halloween treats you can come up with using your Kitchen Sink Stamps! Remember to load them to the Kitchen Sink Weblog! You may be the winner of some sensational new Kitchen Sink Stamps!

Lots of excitement for Kitchen Sink Stamps this week as we pack our bags and head for Pearland, Texas! Friday and Saturday will be great days of practicing with and learning about multi step stamping. I have been playing all week with the new images designed especially for you! Yee Haw are we going to have fun!!

Check out the Halloween treats prepared for you today by the crew!!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

KSS shopping instructions are in the sidebar to the right. New stamps will be released on October 18!

Welcome Little One

One of my friends is expecting a new little grandson any minute now so I thought I better be prepared! I used the sketch for Splitcoaststampers' Clean and Simple Challenge 86 and Kitchen Sink's newly released Multi Step Lil' Elephant. He is the cutest baby ever!!

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

Papers: Bordering Blue, Night of Navy,
Whisper White, and Print Pack by Stampin' Up

Inks: Elephant - 4 Memento Tuxedo Black, 3 SU Basic Gray,

2 SU Going Grey, 1 SU Sahara Sand; Sentiment SU Night of Navy

Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder - Swiss Dots

The Kitchen Sink Crew is busy preparing for our Multi Step Stamping Workshop in Pearland, Texas on October 8 and 9! I'm so excited that so many of my friends and stamping buds will be there!! Thanks, guys!! You are going to love the fabulous images that Maria has designed for you!! I can hardly wait to share them with you!

Please drop in on each of the crew to see what they have stamped for you today!!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

For those shopping today, don't forget to enter the store on the right and enter promo code LYNN10KSS to receive a 10% discount on your order. The discount does not apply for the Pearland workshop.

KSS Sponsors CPS Sketch 185

This week Kitchen Sink is sponsoring Card Positioning System Sketch 185 which means someone will be winning some fabulous Kitchen Sink merchandise! If you join in on the fun, it could be you!!

 

I chose to use Kitchen Sink's new release, Ivy Multi Step Clear Stamps. Hope you like my take on the challenge!

Stamps: Ivy Multi Step Clear Stamps and Daisy Multi Step Clear Stamps 

by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: SU Pear Pizzazz, SU Whisper White, SU Always Artichoke

Inks: Ivy Layers: 3 SU Old Olive, 2 SU Old Olive stamped off once, 

1 SU Pear Pizzazz stamped off once, 4 SU Always Artichoke,

Sentiment: Memento Bamboo Leaves

Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, SU Edge Punch, Dimensionals

Embellishments: Rhinestones, Ribbon, Crystal Dragonfly

Head on over and see what the rest of the crew has created with this fun sketch!!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

There is still time to register for Kitchen Sink Multi Step Stamping Texas Style in Houston, Texas on October 8 & 9. The owner and creator of Kitchen Sink Stamps, Maria Colosimo, will be leading the instruction!! What a treat to learn at the hand of the master!! Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity!

Remember, too, that you have until Friday, September 24 to enter the Kitchen Sink Crew Challenge #27!! Three lucky winners who use their Kitchen Sink Stamps to create a fall card, will win Kitchen Sink stamps!

Tangled Up in Creativity Challenge Meets CPS185

I used Card Positioning Systems Sketch 185 to create this card for the Tangled Up in Creativity fall challenge!

Stamps: 3 Step Autumn Squirrel by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Kraft, Very Vanilla, and Soft Suede by Stampin' Up

Inks: Squirrel - 3 SU Soft Suede, 2 SU Really Rust
stamped off once, 1 SU Creamy Caramel

Acorns - 3 SU Soft Suede, 2 SU Really Rust stamped off once,
1 SU Pear Pizzazz

Leaves - 3 SU Soft Suede, 2 SU Really Rust, 1 SU Pear Pizzazz

Embellishment: Ribbon

New Multi Step Images from Kitchen Sink Stamps

The lazy days of summer are behind us, and Kitchen Sink has hit the ground running this week with the release of three new sets! Each one unique and fabulous!

For today only, there will be free shipping for purchases of $45 (US only). Enter the store in my sidebar and remember to use Promo Code LYNN10KSS for a 10% discount on your order.The discount does not apply for Multi Step Stamping in Houston.

We are especially proud of Ribbons with a Cause because with the purchase of every Multi Step Ribbons with a Cause stamp set, 15% of the proceeds will be donated to a different noteworthy charity each month. For more information about "Ribbons with a Cause Giving Back" program, please go HERE.

Stamps:  Ribbons with a Cause Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pretty in Pink, Whisper White, and Melon Mambo by Stampin' Up, 
euphoria by BasicGrey

Inks: Ribbon Layers- 3 SU Pixie Pink, 2 SU Pixie Pink stamped off once, 
1 SU Blushing Bride; Sentiment SU Melon Mambo

Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Scor-Tape, Oval Nestabilities

Embellishment: Rhinestones

The second set being released today is Multi Step Lil' Elephant! Isn't he a cutie? He comes with a "ton" of fun sentiments as well.

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

Papers: Maroon Textured Reptile, Safari Chic by DCWV, Barely Banana 
and Kiwi Kiss by Stampin' Up

Inks: Elephant Layers - 4 Memento Tuxedo Black, 3 SU Basic Gray, 2 SU Going Grey, 
1 SU Sahara Sand; Sentiment - SU Bravo Burgundy

Accessories: Grosgrain Ribbon, Twine, Scor-Tape

The third set being released today is Multi Step Ivy! What a beautiful set of variegated leaves!

Stamps: 
Ivy Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Trees Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
 Ribbons with a Cause Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Words of Love Clear Stamps, 
Words of Comfort & Joy Clear Stamps
 by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Naturals Ivory, Soft Sky, and Basic Black by Stampin' Up

Inks: Tree Layers - 4 SU Soft Suede, 3, Memento Bamboo Leaves,
2 Memento Pear Tart, 1 Memento New Sprout; Ivy Layers - 
3 Memento Bamboo Leaves, 2 Memento Pear Tart, 1 Memento New Sprout, 
4 Memento Cottage Ivy; Bricks - SU Creamy Caramel; 
Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Sizzix Brick Wall Embossing Folder, 
EK Success Edge Punch, Dimensionals

Be sure to check out the new home page for Kitchen Sink Stamps!! It's fabulous!!! You'll get to see some Kitchen Sink Stamps in action!!

There are more exciting samples to be seen using these sensational new images on the blogs of the very talented members of the Kitchen Sink Crew.

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

There is still time and few spaces left to join Kitchen Sink Stamps in Houston, Texas on October 8 and 9 for multi step stamping Texas style. Get all the details here!

Kitchen Sink Challenge - Think Fall!!

Just a reminder, if you haven't registered for Multi Step Stamping in Pearland, Texas on October 8 & 9, the enrollment is limited. Head over to the Kitchen Sink Store by clicking on the Multi Step Stamping button in the sidebar. It will give you all the exciting details!! You'll get a sneak peek at the fabulous stamps Maria has designed for the event as well!!

Now on to today's challenge!!

Many of my cards lately seem to center around trees!! I love trees!! And nothing is more beautiful to me than when their leaves turn to beautiful golds and oranges and reds as autumn arrives.

Connie could not have chosen a better challenge for me: Create a Fall Design - Kitchen Sink Crew Challenge #27! All our Kitchen Sink stampers are encouraged to pull out your Kitchen Sink Stamps and join us in this challenge!! Lucky winners chosen at random will receive a free set of Kitchen Sink Stamps. Upload your fall designs to the Kitchen Sink Weblog using Mr. Linky by midnight Friday, September 24.

Stamps:  Owl & Autumn Moon Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Big Leaves Multi Step Clear Stamps,
 and  Autumn Squirrel Multi Step Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Bashful Blue, Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, and 

Whisper White by Stampin' Up, lime rickey by BasicGrey

Inks: Soft Suede and Early Espresso by Stampin' Up, Tangelo, Potter's Clay, 

Pear Tart, Lady Bug, and Dandelion by Memento

Everyone on the Kitchen Crew has cooked up an autumn treat for you today!

Check them out and be inspired to join us in the challenge.

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

Be on the lookout for new Kitchen Sink Stamps to be released next Monday!! Read about and take part in the Scavenger Hunt to learn about the new stamps and possibly win one of the sets for yourself here!

KSS Gone to Texas

Registration opened today for the Kitchen Sink Multi Step Stamping Workshop scheduled for October 8 and 9 in Pearland, Texas! Maria has designed three new Texas themed sets for the event!! Space is limited so head on over to check it out. If you click on the Multi Step Stamping Button in the sidebar it will take you to all the exciting details!!

Texas is proud to be hosting this sensational event! I have included a Texas live oak and a yellow rose in my card for you today to celebrate Kitchen Sinks' visit to Texas. I hope you can join Maria and members of the Kitchen Sink Crew (of course, I'll be there) for a day and a half of multi step stamping Texas style!

Stamps:  Trees Multi Step Clear Stamps, Mix It Up Clear Stamps,
and Heart & Roses Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Bashful Blue, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa, and Whisper White by Stampin' Up

Inks: Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight, Marigold Morning, and More Mustard by Stampin' Up

Tools: Texas Punch, Sizzix Woodgrain Embossing Folder, SU Edge Punch, Dimensionals

Embellishment: Jute Twine

Kitchen Sink Monday - Apple Picking

While cleaning up my work space this week, I came across a few apples left over from last Monday's pencil toppers and couldn't bare to throw them out! Instead I decided to pull out a pile of my Kitchen Sink Stamps to create this harvest scene for you today. I hope you like it!!

Stamps:  School Days Multi Step Clear Stamps, Harvest Multi Step Clear Stamps,
 Trees Multi Step Clear Stamps, and Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps,
 by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Soft Sky, Pear Pizzazz, and Whisper White by Stampin' Up

Inks: Certainly Celery, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, Real Red,
Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Creamy Caramel,
Soft Suede, and Early Espresso by Stampin' Up

Tools: Grass Punch

Accessories: Dimensionals

Check in on the rest of the Kitchen Crew to see what they have cooked up for you today!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

If you plan to shop today, enter the store to the right and enter my discount code to save 10% on your order.