Christmas Eve in the Kitchen

For Kitchen Sink Monday, I thought that Christmas Eve in the kitchen would make a fun holiday card! Who doesn't leave out snacks for Santa?  I pulled out and mixed together 5 of my Kitchen Sink sets to created this design.

Stamps:  Pine Trees Multi Step Clear Stamps (Christmas tree), 
 Cup of Warm Comfort Multi Step Clear Stamps 
(hot chocolate, peppermint sticks, and cookies), 
 Christmas Lights Multi Step Clear Stamps (Merry),
 Cowboy Hat Multi Step Clear Stamps (Christmas), 
Friends of the Moon Clear Stamps ( snow and Santa) 

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K Designs, 
Night of Navy by Stampin' Up, jovial by BasicGrey

Inks and Layers:  
Christmas Tree - 1 SU Pear Pizzazz, 2 SU Old Olive, 
3 SU Always Artichoke, 4 SU Handsome Hunter 

Hot Chocolate - 2 Memento Desert Sand, 3 SU Soft Suede stamped off once, 
4 SU Soft Suede, 1 Memento Desert Sand stamped off once

Cookies - 3 SU Soft Suede stamped off once, 2 SU Daffodil Delight, 
1 SU Daffodil Delight stamped of once

Peppermint Sticks - 3 SU Riding Hood Red, 
2 SU Riding Hood Red stamped off once, 1 SU Riding Hood Red stamped off twice

Santa - Memento Tuxedo Black,  Snow - Colorbox Frost White,  
Sentiment - SU Riding Hood Red
Tools: Oval Punches, Dimensionals
Embellishments: Rhinestones and Stickles

Thank you so much for dropping by today! Be on the lookout for new Kitchen Sink Stamps being released on December 13!

Be sure to check in on the rest of the Kitchen Sink Crew today for some KSS inspiration!! And when you drop in on Connie, be sure to wish her a Happy Birthday!!

Wishing you the best birthday EVER, Connie!!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

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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

Card Positioning Systems - Sketch 194 - Kitchen Sink Stamps

Today the Kitchen Sink Crew is delighted to be using our Kitchen Sink images to create cards using Sketch 194 from Card Positioning Systems. Hop on over to Card Positioning Systems and find out all the fun details on playing along and possibly win a KSS prize!!


To create my design, I inked only the top portion of all four layers of the bulbs, masked them, and then stamped the pines. I finished by brushing a thin layer of Star Dust Stickles over the top of the bulbs.

Stamps: Christmas Lights Multi Step Clear Stamps 
and Winter Cardinals Multi Step Clear Stamps 
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Snow Storm by Mark's Finest Papers,

Poppy Parade and Basic Black by Stampin' Up

Inks and Layers: Christmas Bulbs - 3 SU Poppy Parade, 2 SU Poppy Parade stamped off once, 

1 SU Possy Parade stamped off twice, 4 - SU Cherry Cobbler

Pines - I used only layer one and stamped it in Memento Cottage Ivy

Sentiment - SU Poppy Parade and Memento Tuxedo Black

Embellishments: Stickles, Jeweled Brad, Rhinestones, Corner Rounder

 Here is the layout! Go see what you can do. One lucky winner will be taking home some Kitchen Sink images for themselves!

Don't miss the fabulous samples done by the KSS Crew!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

Jenn's Turkey Challenge - Tangled Up in Creativity

Jenn has challenged the members of Tangled Up in Creativity to create a card using these three things:

A Turkey

Real or Faux Stitching

Ribbon

Stamps: 3 Step Turkey, Multi Step Harvest, 3 Step Honey Bunny 
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Baja Breeze, and Cajun Craze by Stampin' Up

pyrus by BasicGrey

Inks: Turkey - 3 SU Early Espresso, 2 SU Creamy Caramel, 1 SU Creamy Caramel

Pumpkin: 2 SU Pumpkin Pie, 1 SU Pumpkin Pie stamped off once, 3 SU Cajun Craze

Grass - SU Creamy Caramel

Tools: Border Punch, Paper Piercer, Sponge, White Gel Pen, Dimensionals

Embellishment: Ribbon

Holiday Gift Tags - Kitchen Sink Stamps

I absolutely love playing with Kitchen Sink's fabulous Multi Step Christmas Lights because they just light up whatever project you put them on! This holiday season I have decided to use them to create tags to match my Christmas gifts which I am wrapping in maroon paper this year. My BasicGrey jovial papers are a perfect match with my wrapping paper so I pulled colors from them to create my Christmas lights.

Stamps: Multi Step Christmas Lights by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Very Vanilla and Cherry Cobbler by Stampin' Up,

Green Apple Pure Luxury by Gina K Designs

jovial by BasicGrey from Mark's Finest Papers

Inks: Cherry Cobbler, Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, 

and Always Artichoke by Stampin' Up

Tools: Crop-o-dile, Nestabilities, Dimple Corner Punch, Leaf Punch, Fern Punch

Embellishments: Star Dust Stickles, Buttons, Ribbon, 

Jumbo Eyelets, and Copper Cord

This is the recipe I used to get the colors I wanted on my light bulbs to match the BasicGrey paper.

The green bulb: 3 SU Old Olive, 2 SU Old Olive stamped off once, 1 SU Old

Olive stamped off twice, 4 SU Always Artichoke

The red bulb: 3 SU Cherry Cobbler, 2 SU Cherry Cobbler stamped off once,

1 SU Cherry Cobbler stamped off twice, 4 SU Rich Razzleberry

The finished tags are 4 inches by 7 inches.

I think they are going to look very pretty on my Christmas packages.

Each member of the Kitchen Sink Crew has created something special to share with you today! Please don't miss the opportunity to drop by their blogs to see what they have to inspire you!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

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So Much to Be Thankful For - Kitchen Sink Stamps

How does time slip by so quickly? It doesn't seen possible that Thanksgiving is just a couple of weeks down the road. I wanted today's card to express my gratitude for the blessings of this year. I hope you like it.

Stamps: Turkey Trot Multi Step Clear Stamps 
and Friends of the Moon Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Kraft, Peach Parfait and Cajun Craze by Stampin' Up

Pyrus by BasicGrey

Inks and Layers: Turkey - 3 SU Early Espresso, 2 SU Soft Suede

3 SU Creamy Caramel, Pumpkins - 2 Memento Tangelo

1 Memento Tangelo stamped off once, 3 Memento Potter's Clay

Sentiment - SU Early Espresso

Tools: Dimple Corner Punch, Big Bite, Sponge

Embellishment: Grosgrain Ribbon

If you haven't entered this month's monochromatic Crew Challenge, there is still time!! Check it out here!


Visit the Crew and see what they have to share with you today! I know you will be delighted and inspired!!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

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Michelle - Queen for the Day

The Queen's crown at Splitcoaststampers was presented to Michelle today! Michelle is a devoted and selfless stamper who creates cards to be sent to children with cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy. This card was created in her honor and hopefully with brighten some little girl's day.

Stamps: Multi Step Kittens & Pup and Multi Step Cowboy Hat (part of the sentiment)

by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Speckled Bazzill, Peach Parfait, Soft Suede and Whisper White

by Stampin' Up, ambrosia by BasicGrey

Layers of Ink: Kittens - 4 SU Soft Suede, 3 SU Soft Suede

stamped off once, 2 SU Peach Parfait, 1 SU Peach Parfait stamped off once

Sentiment - SU Soft Suede

Tools: Nestabilities, Corner Punches

Embellishment: Grosgrain Ribbon

SCS Sketch Challenge 305 - Poinsettia

Stamps: 3 Step Poinsettia and 3 Step Bells (sentiment) by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, Certainly Celery

and Whisper White by Stampin' Up, jovial by BasicGrey

Memento Inks: Poinsettia - Layer 5 Rhubarb Stalk,
4 Rhubarb Stalkstamped off once, 3 Lady Bug,
2 Lady Bug stamped off once, 1 Lady Bug stamped off twice

Leaves - stamped on Certainly Celery - Layer 2 Bamboo Leaves stamped off once

Layer 3 Bamboo Leaves ( I omitted layer 1 since I stamped on celery paper)

Sentiment - Dew Drops Brilliance - Pearlescent Thyme

Tools - Flower Punch, Fern Punch, White Gel Pen, Dimensionals

Embellishments - Pearls

Cardinal and Mistletoe - KSCC #29 - Monochromatic

Julie's challenge to you and the Kitchen Sink Crew for this month is to create a monochromatic card. I have selected to go with a red Christmas card (because you know I still need more!!). I hope you like it!

Stamps: Winter Cardinals Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Holly & Mistletoe Multi Step Clear Stamps, 

and Simple Sentiments Clear Stamps 
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Snow Storm by Mark's Finest Papers and 

Merry Christmas Words by the Paper Studio

Inks and Layers: Cardinal - 3 Memento Lady Bug, 2 Memento Lady Bug, 1 Memento Lady Bug stamped off once, 4 SU Real Red, Mistletoe - 2 Memento Lady Bug, 1 Memento Lady Bug stamped off once, 3 SU Real Red, 

Sentiment Memento Lady Bug

Embellishment: Ribbon

So grab your favorite Kitchen Sink Stamps and pick a color! I can't wait to see what monochromatic beauties you create for us. You have until Friday, November 19 to upload your entry to the Kitchen Sink Weblog. Three lucky winners will receive KSS gift certificates! One of them could be you!

I wonder what colors the rest of the crew have chosen? I'm heading over to find out!

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

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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

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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