KSS 10 Minute Design 74 - Fun with Corner Punches

For this week's Kitchen Sink Stamps 10 minute design, I did a little playing around with my corner punches. The card size is 4.5 x 4.5 inches while the punched panel is 4 inches square. Instead of punching the corners, I punched in the center of each edge which resulted in a fun frame for my stamped images. 

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

Papers: Pear Pizzazz and Lovely Lavender by Stampin' Up

White Georgia Pacific Card Stock

Inks: Pansy - 4 Memento Grape Jelly, 3 Memento Grape Jelly stamped off once,

2 Memento Lulu Lavender, 1 Memento Lulu Lavender stamped off once

5 SU Elegant Eggplant

Leaves - 1 SU Pear Pizzazz, 2 SU Wild Wasabi

Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools: Martha Stewart corner punch, circle Nestabilities

Stamps: Baseball Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Crumb Cake by Stampin' Up

White Georgia Pacific Card Stock

Inks: Glove - 4 SU Early Espresso, 3 SU Soft Suede,

2 SU Really Rust, 1 SU Crumb Cake

Baseballs on card front - 1 Memento Desert Sand,

3 SU Real Red stamped off once

Sentiment and Sponging - SU Real Red

Tools: Martha Stewart corner punch, circle Nestabilities

Stamps: Baby Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Blushing Bride and Pink Passion by Stampin' Up

White Georgia Pacific Card Stock

Inks: Shoes - 4 SU Pink Passion, 3 SU Pink Passion stamped off once,

2 SU Pixie Pink, 1 SU Pixie Pink stamped off once

Sentiment - SU Pink Passion

Tools: Martha Stewart corner punch, circle Nestabilities

Stamps: School Days Multi Step Clear Stamps 

Papers: Real Red and Basic Black by Stampin' Up

White Georgia Pacific Card Stock

Inks: Apple - 4 SU Cherry Cobbler, 3 SU Poppy Parade,

2 SU Poppy Parade stamped off once, 1 SU Poppy Parade stamped off once

Leaves - 1 SU Pear Pizzazz, 2 SU Wild Wasabi

 A+Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black

Job well done - Brilliance - Pearlescent Beige

Tools: Martha Stewart corner punch, circle Nestabilities

Before leaving, be sure you visit the crew to see their latest creations!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Maria

 

Magical Moments

Today's card was inspired by susanbri, this week's Featured Stamper at SCS. I chose to case her Santa Flying By to get a jump start on my Christmas cards for this year.

Stamps: Owl & Autumn Moon Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Friends of the Moon Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Festive Favorites by Stampin' Up

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K Designs, striped paper by Graphic 45

More Mustard, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Crushed Curry, and Basic Black 

by Stampin' Up

 Inks: Moon Layers - 3 SU Peach Parfait, 2 SU Crushed Curry, 1 SU Daffodil Delight

Sky - sponged SU Blue Bayou

Sleigh and Sentiment - Versafine Onyx Black

Tools: Grand Madison Window Die, Martha Stewart Fern Punch, Cuttlebug Die Cut

Embellishment: Crystals

For Queen Dawn

The wonderfully talented Dawn Easton, aka TreasureOiler, has been crowned Queen for the Day at Splitcoaststampers, and I couldn't be more thrilled. In her honor I have cased this fabulous design which she created using a Taylored Expressions Sketch back in March of 2011.

I have also thrown in a touch of hot pink with my PB&J paper, sentiment, and bow to include it in today's SCS F4A118 - Feeling Hot Hot Hot (pink that is!)

Card size - 6.5 x 5.25 - larger than normal!

Stamps:  Pears Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, So Saffron, Kiwi Kiss, and Pool Party by Stampin' Up

PB&J by BasicGrey

Inks: Whole Pear - 2 SU Kiwi Kiss, 1 SU Daffodil Delight, 

 3 SU Kiwi Kiss, 4 SU True Thyme

Cut Pear - 3 SU Kiwi Kiss, 2 SU Kiwi Kiss stamped off once,

1 SU Daffodil Delight stamped off once, 4 SU Soft Suede stamped off once

5 SU Soft Suede

Leaf - 1 SU True Thyme stamped off once, 2 SU Kiwi Kiss, 3 SU True Thyme

Embellishment: Ribbon, Button, DMC Floss

Tools: Circle Nestabilities

10 Minutes + 1 Layer + Fruit = KSS 10MC73

Take 10 minutes, one sheet of card stock, and some Kitchen Sink fruit images to create a card for this week's Fruits of Summer challenge. I stamped the banner from Seed Packet, added a sentiment, masked it, and added some depth by sponging on some color around it. I ended up with a cute little set of summer note cards.

Stamps: Tomato Multi Step Clear Stamps (cherries),
Shamrocks & Clover Multi Step Clear Stamps (stems), 

Berries Multi Step Clear Stamps (sentiment), Multi Step Pear (leaves)

and Seed Packet Clear Stamps (banner) by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Naturals Ivory by Stampin' Up

Inks: Poppy Parade, Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wasabi, and Soft Suede by Stampin' Up

Stamps:  Pears Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Berries Multi Step Clear Stamps (sentiment),

 and Seed Packet Clear Stamps (banner) by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Naturals Ivory by Stampin' Up

Inks: More Mustard, Lucky Limeade, Always Artichoke, and Soft Suede by Stampin' Up

Stamps:  Peach Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Berries Multi Step Clear Stamps (sentiment),

 and Seed Packet Clear Stamps (banner) by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Naturals Ivory by Stampin' Up

Inks: Marigold Morning, Peach Parfait, Calypso Coral, 

Wild Wasabi, Always Artichoke, and Soft Suede by Stampin' Up

Stamps:  Berries Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Seed Packet Clear Stamps (banner) by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Naturals Ivory by Stampin' Up

Inks: Poppy Parade, Cherry Cobbler, Rich Razzleberry, 

Wild Wasabi, and Soft Suede by Stampin' Up

Check in on the Crew!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Maria

Gulf Coast Paper Crafters - May 2012

I created this swing card for the ladies of Gulf Coast Paper Crafters. What a joy it is for me to stamp with them monthly! This is my design which they will create tonight. I can't wait to see the beautiful designs they have to share with me! I always come home with a basket of beauties after an evening of stamping with these talented stampers!

 Stamps: Multi Step Iris by Kitchen Sink Stamps

With Heartfelt Sympathy by Our Daily Bread

Paper: Whisper White and Lucky Limeade by Stampin' Up

Inks:  Irises - 4 Versafine Imperial Purple, 3 Memento Grape Jelly,

2 Memento Grape Jelly stamped off once, 1 Memento Lulu Lavender,

SU Crushed Curry sponged on bottom petals

 Stem and Leaves - SU Lucky Limeade and Always Artichoke

Sentiment - Versafine Imperial Purple

Tools: Circle Nestabilities, the Paper Studio Embossing Folder

Embellishment:  Purple Satin Ribbon

In the Garden - KSS 10MC72

Today's challenge is to take your ten minutes and your Kitchen Sink flowers and create a spring garden.

Stamps: Lilies Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Georgia Pacific White and SU Crumb Cake
Inks: Lucky Limeade, Old Olive, Marigold Morning,
Peach Parfait, Bashful Blue and Cherry Cobbler
by Stampin' Up
Memento Tuxedo Black
Tools: ODB Fence Die Cut

Stamps: Iris Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Georgia Pacific White and SU Crumb Cake
Inks: Lucky Limeade, Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Blushing Bride,
Regal Rose, Purely Pomegranate, and Bashful Blue by Stampin' Up
Memento Tuxedo Black
Tools: ODB Fence Die Cut

Stamps:
Sunflowers Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Georgia Pacific White and SU Crumb Cake
Inks: Lucky Limeade, Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Peach Parfait, Soft Suede,
Bashful Blue and Early Espresso by Stampin' Up
Memento Dandelion, Cantaloupe, and Tuxedo Black
Tools: ODB Fence Die Cut

Stamps:
Tulip Garden Multi Step Clear Stamps,
Honey Bunny Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps
by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Georgia Pacific White and SU Crumb Cake
Inks: Lucky Limeade, Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Bashful Blue,
Purely Pomegranate, and Cherry Cobbler by Stampin' Up
Memento Tuxedo Black
Tools: ODB Fence Die Cut

Look in on the Crew's newest creations: 

* Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Maria

KSS Mother's Day Sale

I have a few cute cards to share with you today and some great news for your pocketbook!

The cards all use newly released images from Kitchen Sink Stamps and these first two were create for Crafty Creations Challenge 169 - Frame It.

Stamps: Mother's Cameo Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White and Basic Black by Stampin' Up

little black dress by BasicGrey

Inks: Going Grey by Stampin' Up and Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools: Oval Nestabilities and SU Oval Embossing Folder

Embellishment: Ribbon

Stamps: Pears Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Ruby Red, Blue Bayou, Kiwi Kiss, and Whisper White by Stampin' Up

offbeat by BasicGrey

Inks: Kiwi Kiss, True Thyme, Daffodil Delight, 

Wild Wasabi, and Early Espresso by Stampin' Up

Tools: Oval Nestabilities

Embellishment: Ribbon

My final card today was created for Splitcoaststampers' Ways to Use it Challenge 374 - For the Birds!

 Stamps:  Lilies Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
Hummingbirds Multi Step Clear Stamps, 
and Simple Sentiments Clear Stamps

by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, and Lucky Limeade by Stampin' Up

lauderdale by BasicGrey

Inks: Peach Parfait, Tangerine Tango, Soft Suede, Early Espresso, 

Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive, and Ruby Red by Stampin' Up

Memento New Sprout, Cottage Ivy, and Tuxedo Black

Embellishment: Ribbon

And the great news from the Kitchen is a Mother's Day Sale. You can receive 20% off of your Kitchen Sink purchases when you use promo code LYNN20 at checkout in the Kitchen Sink Store. Shipping will be free for orders of $50 or more. The sale starts today and ends at midnight PST Sunday, May 13.

KSS Ten Minute Monday

Another Monday has rolled around so that means it's time for a new Kitchen Sink Stamps 10 minute design. Today I have created a one layer design which allows the beautiful long-stemmed flowers to have center stage all to themselves. I cheated a little with the sunflower, hydrangea, and daisy by using the stem from Lilacs Multi Step Clear Stamps to get the height I wanted. It works for me!

After stamping the blossoms, I scored a 3/4 inch bar across the bottom of the card front from side to side jumping over the stems. I then masked that section and sponged a little color above and below it to make the added sentiment pop.

If you are inspired to use this design with your Kitchen Sink Stamps, please share your creation with our Kitchen Sink fans in the KSS Gallery and include keyword 10MC71.

 Stamps: Iris Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Words of Comfort & Joy Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Pure Luxury White by Gina K Designs

Inks: Iris - 1 SU Purely Pomegranate, 2 SU Purely Pomegranate, 3 SU Cherry Cobbler,

4 SU Rich Razzleberry, Copic Markers RV19 and Y15 added to bottom petals

Stem and Leaf - SU Lucky Limeade and SU Old Olive

Sponging - SU Purely Pomegranate

Sentiment - SU Rich Razzleberry

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

Paper: Pure Luxury White by Gina K Designs

Inks: Hydrangea -3 SU Mellow Moss, 2 SU Certainly Celery, 

1 SU Barely Banana stamped off once, 4 SU Old Olive

Stem and Leaf - SU Pear Pizzazz and SU Old Olive

Sponging -SU Barely Banana

Sentiment - SU Old Olive

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

Paper: Pure Luxury White by Gina K Designs

Inks: Daisy - 1 SU Blushing Bride, 2 SU Regal Rose, 

3 SU Melon Mambo,4 Soft Suede,

Stem and Leaves - SU Old Olive and Always Artichoke

Sponging - SU Regal Rose

Sentiment - SU Melon Mambo

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

Paper: Pure Luxury White by Gina K Designs

Inks: Sunflower - 1 SU Barely Banana, 2 SU Crushed Curry, 3 SU Peach Parfait,

4 SU Soft Suede, 5 SU Early Espresso

Stem and Leaf - SU Lucky Limeade and SU Old Olive

Sponging - SU Crushed Curry

Sentiment - SU Early Espresso

Drop in on the Crew!! Each one has stamped something special for you today!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Maria

KSS Ten Minute Challenge - Partial Framing

For this week's ten minute card, I created a partial frame for my Kitchen Sink images. I used my oval Nestabilities for my frames, but any shape would do. To add additional interest to the design, I embossed the colored frame and allowed the sentiment to spill out of the frame on the card front. Each of this week's cards features one of the newest KSS sets which were released last week.

Should you like to share what you create using your Kitchen Sink Stamps and this layout in the Kitchen Sink Gallery, be sure to include keyword 10MC70.

Stamps: Iris Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Georgia Pacific White and SU Wisteria Wonder

Inks: on iris - 4 SU Concord Crush, 3 Memento Grape Jelly, 

2 Memento Grape Jelly stamped off once, 1 Memento Grape Jelly stamped off twice

Stem and Leaf - SU Old Olive and Always Artichoke

Sentiment - SU Concord Crush

Tools: Oval Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Stamps: Hummingbirds Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Words of Comfort & Joy Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Georgia Pacific White and SU Rich Razzleberry

Inks: SU Always Artichoke, Lucky Limeade, and Rich Razzleberry, Memento Tuxedo Black

Tools: Oval Nestabilities, Sizzix Embossing Folder

Stamps: Pears Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Georgia Pacific White and SU Lucky Limeade

Inks: on pear - 4 SU Lucky Limeade, 3 SU Lucky Limeade stamped off once,

2 SU Kiwi Kiss, 1 SU So Saffron

Stem - 1 SU Soft Suede, 2 SU Chocolate Chip

Leaf -  1 SU Old Olive stamped off once, 2 SU Old Olive, 3 SU Always Artichoke

 Tools: Oval Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Stamps: Mother's Cameo Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Georgia Pacific White and SU Marina Mist

Inks: on cameo - 5 SU Marina Mist, 4 SU Marina Mist, 

3 SU Marina Mist stamped off once, 2 SU Marina Mist stamped off twice

1 SU Marina Mist stamped off twice

Sentiment - SU Marina Mist

Tools: Oval Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

The girls on the crew have beautiful new creations to share with you today. Be sure you check them out!

* Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Maria

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Mother's Day Cameo

Using the colors from this week's Color Challenge at Splitcoaststampers, I have created another Mother's Day design using Mother's Cameo just released from Kitchen Sink Stamps. I was lucky enough to get this metallic embroideried  French lace in both gold and silver in the clearance aisle at Hobby Lobby. The gold goes perfectly with the colors of SU More Mustard, Early Espresso, and Pool Party.

Stamps: Mother's Cameo Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Whole Family Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, Pool Party, More Mustard, and Early Espresso by Stampin' Up

Inks: Cameo - 5 SU Early Espresso, 4 SU More Mustard, 3 SU More Mustard stamped off once,

2 SU More Mustard stamped off twice, 1 SU More Mustard stamped off 3 times

sponging - SU Pool Party

Sentiment - SU Early Espresso

Tools:  Oval Nestabilities

Embellishments:  French Lace, Dimensionals

4 New KSS Sets and 10 Minute Challenge #69

Before we get to this week's KSS 10 Minute Design, I want to share some of the beautiful images being released today at Kitchen Sink Stamps. It was a real luxury for me to spend time playing with these gorgeous designs and to create a card or two that didn't take 10 minutes.

In addition to new stamps, Maria is also unveiling her new Rewards Program.

               Buy 10 stamps of one size, get the 11th of the same size FREE.                     
         Check out all the details by clicking the Rewards tab in the Kitchen Sink Store! 

My first design today was created with Multi Step Mother's Cameo. This set is so perfect for beautiful and elegant Mother's Day cards. I paired it with some embroidered French lace and a sentiment from Whole Family.

Stamps: Mother's Cameo Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Whole Family Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K Designs and Basic Black by Stampin' Up

Inks: on the Cameo - 5 Memento Tuxedo Black, 4 SU Going Grey, 3 SU Going Grey stamped off once, 2 SU Going Grey stamped off twice, 1 SU Going Grey stamped off three times

Flourishes and Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black

Embellishment: Silver embroidered French lace 

Next come these gorgeous pears to add to your collection of Kitchen Sink fruit. The set contains two pears, one is sliced in half and the other is whole. I stamped the cut pear first, masked it, and then added the whole pear behind it. The set also contains some great pun sentiments.

Stamps: Pears Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Whisper White, More Mustard, and Cherry Cobbler by Stampin' Up

Botanicabella by Graphic 45

Inks: cut pear - 3 SU Cherry Cobbler, 2 SU More Mustard stamped off once

1 SU More Mustard stamped off twice, 4 SU Soft Suede, and 5 SU Early Espresso

whole pear - 2 SU More Mustard, 1 SU More Mustard Stamped off once, 

3 SU Cherry Cobbler stamped off once, 4 SU Cherry Cobbler

leaf - 1 SU Lucky Limeade stamped off once, 2 SU Lucky Limeade, 3 SU Always Artichoke

stem - 1 SU Soft Suede, 2 Early Espresso

Sentiment - SU Cherry Cobbler

sponging - SU More Mustard

Embellishmentt:   Ribbon

Tools: Oval Nestabilities

You saw a sneak peek of the iris on this card in last week's 10 Minute Challenge #68. Isn't it a beauty!!!

Stamps: Iris Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Pure Luxury White by Gina K Designs, MFP Purple

Inks: iris - 4 SU Elegant Eggplant, 3 Memento Grape Jelly, 2 Memento Grape Jelly stamped off once, 1 Memento LuLu Lavender

stem and leaf - 1 SU Old Olive, 2 SU Always Artichoke, 3 (on leaf) SU Always Artichoke

Tools: SU Embosslet

And now we arrive at this week's 10 Minute Card design. As you know from seeing them everywhere in the paper crafting world, flags and pennants are hot right now. I decided to incorporate them into a 10 minute design before they are NOT!

This first 10 minute card was created with one of the humming birds from the final set being released today. This redesigned humming bird is much easier to layer and stamp than the one in the Year of  Thanks set. If you loved that bird, but couldn't master it, this set is for you!

Stamps: Hummingbirds Multi Step Clear Stamps
and Never a Loss 4 Words Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Paper: Very Vanilla and Lucky Limeade by Stampin' Up

sweet threads by BasicGrey

Inks: body - 2 SU Wisteria Wonder, 1 SU Wisteria Wonder stamped off once, 

3 SU Elegant Eggplant, 4 Memento Tuxedo Black

head - 1 SU Perfect Plum, 2, SU Elegant Eggplant, 3 Memento Tuxedo Black

throat - SU Purely Pomegranant

sentiment - SU Elegant Eggplant

sponging - SU Lucky Limeade

 

Stamps: Kittens & Pup Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Naturals Ivory and Whisper White by Stampin' Up

max & whiskers by BasicGrey

Inks: Stampin' Up Early Espresso and Crumb Cake

Stamps: Pears Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps

Papers: Daffodil Delight and Whisper White by Stampin' Up

nook & pantry by BasicGrey

Inks: pear - 2 SU Lucky Limeade, 1 SU Lucky Limeade stamped off once,

3 SU True Thyme stamped off once, 4 SU True Thyme

Leaf - 1 SU Lucky Limeade stamped off once, 2 SU Lucky Limeade, 3 SU Wild Wasabi

sponging and sentiment - SU Poppy Parade

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

Papers: Whisper White and More Mustard by Stampin' Up

oxford by BasicGrey

Inks: 3 SU Basic Gray, 2 SU More Mustard, 3 SU More Mustard stamped off once

sentiment - SU Basic Gray

And I needed to throw one more in for the Clean and Simple Challenge at Splitcoaststampers this week: At the Zoo!

Stamps: Lil' Elephant Multi Step Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps
Papers: Sahara Sand and Basic Black by Stampin' Up
little black dress by BasicGrey
Inks: 2 SU Going Grey, 3 SU Basic Gray, 4 Memento Tuxedo Black,
1 SU Going Grey stamped off once
sentiment and sponging - SU Basic Gray

If you are inspired to create a KSS design with this week's layout, please share it with us in the Kitchen Sink Gallery and include keyword 10MC69.

Be sure you take the opportunity to see what the rest of the Kitchen Sink Crew has created with these beautiful new images!! 

* Connie * Lisa * Julie * Makiko * Maria

  

Thanks so much for visiting today! It's always a delight when you drop in!

SCS Queen for the Day 109 and a couple of peeks!

My card today was stamped in honor of Sue N. who has been crowned Queen for the Day at Splitcoaststampers. The very first card I cased at SCS came from the amazing gallery of suen!

My sunflower design using Sunflowers Multi Step Clear Stamps and Words of Comfort & Joy Clear Stamps by Kitchen Sink Stamps is a case of Sue's gorgeous Blushing Flowers.

With Monday being the date of the big reveal for Kitchen Sink's newest stamp sets, I am including a couple of quick sneak peeks. Check back on Monday to see all 4 of the fabulous new sets!!