Monday, June 27, 2011

Kitchen Sink Stamps - 10 Minute Wedding Cards

There are not many restrictions on today's 10 Minute Card Challenge. Use your Kitchen Sink images and anything else you like to complete a wedding card in 10 minutes! I went with an embossed card front with white and black as my primary colors, but make yours any way you like!

If you play along and add your card to the Kitchen Sink Gallery, please include keyword 10MC26.

Inks: Champagne Flutes - 1 SU Going Grey stamped off once, 2 SU Barely Banana, 
3 SU Going Grey, 4 Memento Tuxedo Black
Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black
Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Nestabilities


Ink: Roses - 4 SU Cherry Cobbler, 3 SU Ruby Red, 
2 SU Ruby Red stamped off once, 1 SU Regal Rose,
Sentiment: Memento Tuxedo Black
Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Nestabilities


Inks: Daisy - 3 SU Crushed Curry, 2 SU Crushed Curry stamped off once, 
1 SU Daffodil Delight, 4 SU More Mustard
Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black
Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Nestabilities
Embellishment: Black Grosgrain Ribbon



Stamps: Love Birds Multi Step Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Inks: Swan - 3 SU Melon Mambo, 2 SU Pixie Pink, 
1 SU Pixie Pink stamped off once, 4 Memento Tuxedo Black
Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black
Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Embellishment: Pearls



Stamps: Wedding Rings Multi Step Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Inks: Rings - 1 SU Barely Banana, 2 SU Crushed Curry stamped off once,
3 SU Crushed Curry, 4 SU More Mustard
Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black
Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Nestabilities


I have added this last one for SCS Clean and Simple Challenge 125 - red, white, and black.
Ink: Rose - 3 SU Real Red, 2 SU Real Red stamped off once,
1 SU Real Red stamped off once, 4 SU Cherry Cobbler
Stem - Memento Tuxedo Black
Leaf - 2 Memento Tuxedo Black, 1 Memento Tuxedo Black stamped off once
Tools: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

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Monday, June 20, 2011

Another Kitchen Sink Monday - 10 Minute Challenge 25

For today's Kitchen Sink Stamps 10 Minute Challenge, choose one layer from your stamp set to create a background for your card. Then add a panel with one complete image and a sentiment! Fast and fun!

Should you wish to share your design in the Kitchen Sink Gallery, remember to add keyword 10MC25.



Stamps:  Baby Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, and Melon Mambo by Stampin' Up
Inks: Blocks - Background SU Blushing Bride, Layered Block - 3 SU Pixie Pink,
2 SU Blushing Bride, 1 SU Pink Pirouette
Sentiment SU Pixie Pink
Tool: SU Edge Punch



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

Paper: Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, and Real Red by Stampin' Up
Ink: Background Mistletoe - SU Wild Wasabi, Layered Mistletoe - 1 SU Wild Wasabi,
2 SU Always Artichoke, 3 SU Always Artichoke
Tools: White Gel Pen for berried
Embellishment: Ribbon



Stamps: Baseball Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, and Creamy Caramel by Stampin' Up
Inks: Background Bats - SU Creamy Caramel, Glove - 3 SU Really Rust, 2 SU Really Rust stamped off once, 1 SU Creamy Caramel stamped off once, 4 SU Early Espresso
Sentiment - SU Real Red



Stamps: Butterflies Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, and Basic Black by Stampin' Up
Inks: Background Butterflies - Memento Tuxedo Black, Layered Butterfly - 3 Memento Tuxedo Black, 2 SU Tempting Turquoise, 1 SU Tempting Turquoise stamped off once



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Monday, June 13, 2011

Kitchen Sink Stamps - 10 Minute Torn Paper Challenge

Here are the rules for this week's Kitchen Sink 10 Minute Card Challenge.

1. Include torn paper in your design

2. Finish your card in 10 minutes. Remember, the time it takes to gather and organize all papers, inks, and stamps on your clean desktop does not count! That usually takes me another 10 minutes! LOL!

3. Use Kitchen Sink images.

4. Have fun!!


Stamps:  Baby Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Soft Sky, Cherry Cobbler, and Blue Bayou by Stampin' Up
oliver by BasicGrey
Inks: Soft Sky and Blue Bayou by Stampin' Up
Memento Tuxedo Black
Embellishment: Seam Binding Ribbon


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

Papers: Naturals Ivory and Cool Caribbean by Stampin' Up
Inks: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Almost Amethyst, More Mustard,
and Baja Breeze by Stampin' Up

Papers: Pink Bazzill, Whisper White and Pixie Pink by Stampin' Up
Inks: Pixie Pink, Regal Rose, and Melon Mambo by Stampin' Up



Stamps:  Heart & Roses Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury Ivory by Gina K Designs, Rose Red by Stampin' Up,
yellow by Mark's Finest Papers, and hello luscious by BasicGrey
Inks: Blushing Bride, Rose Red, Purely Pomegranate, Pear Pizzazz, and Always Artichoke by Stampin' Up

Don't miss what the rest of the crew has you today!



I hope you will pull out your KSS images and play along! If you upload to the Kitchen Sink Gallery, the keyword is 10MC24!

Monday, June 6, 2011

Spotlighting with Kitchen Sink Stamps

For this week's Kitchen Sink Stamps 10 Minute Card Challenge, I thought it would be fun to play with spotlighting. I am loving how these cards turned out! I hope you will give this technique a try with your Kitchen Sink Stamps. If you load some into the KSS gallery, please include keyword 10MC23.

 Here is the shortcut method I use for spotlighting which allows you to create this type card so quickly.

 Step 1 - Using a tiny bit of repositionable tape, attach a 2.5 inch square of white cardstock to your white card front.


Step 2 - Place a piece of fun foam under your card for cushion, and stamp your image as you normally would.

Step 3 - Remove the 2.5 inch image.


Step 4 - Add the sentiment and attach to a black mat just slightly larger than the stamped image panel.


Step 5 - Reattach to the front of your card lining up the images carefully. I promised you it would be quick and easy!!

This can be done with any size or shape panel you would like to use for your spotlight. Just have fun!!


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

Papers: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers and SU Basic Black
Inks: Watch - 3 SU Early Espresso, 2 SU Soft Suede, 1 SU More Mustard






Papers: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers and SU Basic Black
Inks: Tree - 4 Memento Cottage Ivy, 3 Memento Bamboo Leaves,
2 Memento Bamboo Leaves, 1 Memento New Sprout, Trunk - Memento Rich Cocoa
Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black

Papers: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers and SU Basic Black
Inks: Butterfly - 2 Memento Cantaloupe, 1 Memento Dandelion, 3 Memento Tuxedo Black
Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black


Stamps: Giant Sunflower Multi Step Clear Stamps,
  Lilacs Multi Step Clear Stamps,
and Simple Sentiments Clear Stamps 
by Kitchen Sink Stamps


Papers: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers and SU Basic Black
Inks: Sunflower - 2 SU Daffodil Delight, 1 SU Apricot Appeal stamped off once, 3 SU Crushed Curry, 4 SU Soft Suede, 5 SU Early Espresso
Leaves and Stem - 1 SU Old Olive stamped off once, 2 SU Old Olive, 3 SU Always Artichoke
Sentiment -Memento Tuxedo Black


Stamps: Hydrangea Multi Step Clear Stamps,
 Lilacs Multi Step Clear Stamps,
and Simple Sentiments Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps


Papers: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers and SU Basic Black
Inks: Hydrangea - 4 Memento Grape Jelly, 3 Memento Grape Jelly stamped off once, 2 Memento Lulu Lavender, 1 Memento Lulu Lavender stamped off once
Leaves and Stem - 1 SU Pear Pizzazz stamped off once, 2 SU Pear Pizzazz, 3 SU Old Olive
Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black


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

Papers: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers and SU Basic Black
Inks: Elephant - 2 SU Going Grey, 3 SU Basic Gray, 4 Memento Tuxedo Black
1 SU Going Grey stamped off once
Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black

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Friday, June 3, 2011

Queen for the Day and Tangled Up in Creativity

I'm killing two challenges with one stone today with this card. It was inspired by Mary, aka jandjccc, who was crowned Queen for the Day at Splitcoaststampers in QFTD 63. Her wonderful gallery is filled with beautiful flowers and butterflies!!

Kelly at Southpaw Paper Arts challenged the members of TUIC to create a card with purple flowers so this seems to fill the bill!

The designer paper is wisteria by BasicGrey. The sentiment is from Poppies, Poppies, Poppies which will be released by Mark's Finest Papers on Tuesday, June 7.

Thursday, June 2, 2011

WT325 - Dying for Die Cuts

Michelle is the new hostess of the Ways to Use It Challenge at Splitcoaststampers and her first assignment for us die-hard challenge chasers was to create a card using die cuts! This is another of the fun Cuttlebug die cuts and embossing folders I snapped up at Big Lots last year on clearance ($2 - can you believe it?)!! The shells and sentiment are from Sand Surf Relax by Mark's Finest Papers which will be released on Tuesday, June 7!

Monday, May 30, 2011

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



 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.


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!

Friday, May 27, 2011

Kitchen Sink Memorial Day Moving Sale!!

To celebrate Memorial Day and her move to a new home and business space, Maria is having a fabulous sale this weekend. Beginning Friday, May 27 and ending Monday, May 30 at midnight PST all merchandise in stock in the Kitchen Sink store will be discounted 25%. Orders of $50 or more will receive free shipping.  If you have been wanting to give layered stamping a try, what a great opportunity to get started! And the perfect time for KSS fans to grab those sets you have been wanting.

My  Kitchen Sink card today was created using Connie's Friday Sketch Carte Challenge #21 which is posted in the Kitchen Sink Forum.

Papers: Groovy Guava, Pear Pizzazz, Rich Razzleberry, 
and Whisper White by Stampin' Up, sweet threads by BasicGrey
Inks: Daisy - 3 SU Rich Razzleberry, 2 SU Groovy Guava, 
1 SU Blushing Bride, 4 SU Concord Crush
Sentiment - SU Rich  Razzleberry
Embellishment: Fruit Punch Stickles

Monday, May 23, 2011

Monday in the Kitchen

I decided to use Connie's fun KSS sketch (FSCC20) this week to finish up one more card for SCS's Virtual Stamp Night. For this particular challenge we were to create a girlie card with attitude.

by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pink Pirouette, Regal Rose, and Early Espresso by Stampin' Up,
Crocodile by the Paper Studio, and DP by Creative Imaginations
Inks: Boots - 3 SU Crumb Cake, 2 SU Crumb Cake stamped off once,
1 SU Pixie Pink, 4 SU Soft Suede, and 5 SU Early Espresso
Hat - 3 SU Pixie Pink, 2 SU Pixie Pink stamped off once, 1 SU Pixie
Pink stamped off twice, 4 SU Melon Mambo, 5 SU Cherry Cobbler
Sentiment - SU Melon Mambo
Embellishments: Ribbon, Rhinestones, and Dimensionals

And now on to today's 10 Minute Card Challenge. These one layer cards were created using the emboss resist technique. I selected the most distinctive layer from each KSS set and stamped it on the white card front using Versamark. I then embossed the images with white embossing powder and sponged color over them. These are so easy and quick!! Each one took less than 5 minutes! If you decide to try one and add them to the Kitchen Sink Gallery, please include keyword 10MC21.


 Lilies Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers
Ink: Orchid Opulence by Stampin' Up


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

Paper: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers
Ink: Crumb Cake by Stampin' Up
 

Stamps: Butterflies Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers
Ink: Marina Mist by Stampin' Up


Stamps:  Graduation Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers
Ink: Real Red by Stampin' Up
Check in on the rest of the crew! Each has stamped something special for you today! 

Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

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Saturday, May 21, 2011

SCS Virtual Stamp Night

As time permits, I am playing along with some of the challenges in the ongoing Virtual Stamp Night at Splitcoaststampers! There is a fun pirate theme this month!


The first assignment of the evening was a color challenge: kraft, light green, aqua blue, and yellow. I pulled out this fun Cuttlebug die cut and embossing folder I had snatched up at Big Lots last year for $2. What a steal!! The sentiment is from Blue Skies by Verve.

For this challenge we were to include a boat. Sail Away by Stampin' Up had just been delivered to my door. Perfect timing! The sentiment is from Make a Wish Quotes by Fiskars. I think this will make a nice masculine birthday card.

 This challenge required a square card with a colorful bird! I reached for the hummingbird in A Year of  Thanks 2008, a retired set from Kitchen Sink Stamps.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Kitchen Sink Stamps - 10 Minute Monday - Challenge 20

The 10 Minute Challenge at Kitchen Sink Stamps today is make with a scrap of ribbon, one KSS image, and one KSS sentiment.


Stamps:  Berries Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers and Real Red by Stampin' Up
Inks: Berries - 3 SU Cherry Cobbler, 2 SU Poppy Parade, 1 SU Poppy Parade stamped off once,
Leaves and Stem - 1 SU Old Olive stamped off once, 2 SU Old Olive, 3 SU Always Artichoke
Sentiment - SU Real Red
Embellishment: Ribbon and Oval Nestabilities


and Words of Love Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Rich Razzleberry, and Whisper White by Stampin' Up
Inks: Rose bud - 3 SU Rich Razzleberry, 2 SU Rich Razzleberry stamped off once,
1 SU Rich Razzleberry stamped off once, 4 SU Rich Razzleberry
Leaves and Stem - 1 SU Kiwi Kiss stamped off once, 2 SU Kiwi Kiss, 3 SU Kiwi Kiss
Sponging - SU Groovy Guava, Sentiment - SU Rich Razzleberry 
Embellishment: Ribbon


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

Papers: Blue Bayou, Basic Gray, and Whisper White by Stampin' Up
Inks: Watch - 3 Memento Tuxedo Black, 2 SU Going Grey, 1 SU Going Grey stamped off once,
Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black
Embellishment:  Ribbon, Circle Nestabilities

Papers: Regal Rose, Rich Razzleberry, and Whisper White by Stampin' Up
Inks: Balloon - 3 SU Regal Rose, 2 SU Regal Rose stamped off once, 1 SU Regal Rose stamped off twice, 4 SU Regal Rose
Sentiment and Balloon String - SU Rich Razzleberry
Embellishment: Ribbon

The members of the Kitchen Sink Crew have cooked up some lovely treats for you today!! Don't miss them!!



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Monday, May 9, 2011

Simple Elegance - KSS 10 Minute Card Challenge

The Kitchen Sink Stamps 10 Minute Card Challenge today requires that you use only white card stock dry embossing both the card front and the second layer. On the third white layer add the Kitchen Sink image and sentiment of your choice. Use keyword 10MC19 and add your entry to the Kitchen Sink Gallery to share with KSS fans! We love seeing your KSS designs!!

Here is how I did it!

Paper: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers
Inks: Apple - 3 SU Cherry Cobbler, 2 SU Poppy Parade, 1 SU Poppy Parade
stamped off once, 4 SU Cherry Cobbler
Leaf - 1 SU Pear Pizzazz, 2 SU Always Artichoke
Sentiment: Memento Tuxedo Black
Tools: Sizzix Apple Folder, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Folder, Nestabilities Labels 3 and Circle


Stamps: Wedding Rings Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers
Inks: Rings - 4 SU More Mustard, 3 SU More Mustard, 2 SU More
Mustard stamped off once, 1 SU More Mustard stamped off twice
Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black
Tools: Cuttlebug Heart and Victoria Embossing Folders, Nestabilites Labels 3 and Circle


Stamps:  Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers
Inks: Daisy - 3 SU Purely Pomegranate, 2 SU Melon Mambo, 1 SU 
Melon Mambo stamped off once, 4 SU Rich Razzleberry
Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black
Tools: BasicGrey Embossing Folder, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder,
Nestabilities Labels 3 and Circle


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

Paper: Snowstorm by Mark's Finest Papers
Inks: Watch - 3 SU Early Espresso, 2 SU Soft Suede, 3 SU More Mustard
Sentiment - SU Soft Suede and More Mustard
Tools: SU Embossing Folder, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Nestabilities Labels 3 and Circle

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Angela * Maria * Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko

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