FTTC44 -- CAS card

Hello everyone~
It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC44) ! This week Maki Jones (yes, it's me) is our challenge host. Maki is challenging us to CAS or clean and simple styled cards. To find out more about this card style, click here. This is the perfect challenge for you to finish up some last minute Christmas cards or card gift sets for the holidays! We look forward to seeing what you create in the CAS style!!!

I have some chipboard inch tiles and decided to use them for today's challenge. The cup image from Coffee With Friends was stamped with Memento black ink on the tiles and colored with Copics - Peony Collection and Evergreen Collection (sorry, it's sold out for now). Then each tile was mounted on Basic Gray Eskimo Kiss designer paper. The sentiment from Christmas Tea was stamped on the classic white card base. I paper pierced the bottom of the card using the piercing template and attached the ribbon and pearls to complete the card.


Stamps: Coffee With Friends, Christmas Tea (Flourishes)
Paper: classic white (Flourishes), Eskimo Kiss dp (Basic Gray), chipboard inch tile (Ellen Hutson LLC)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), Copic markers - Peony, Evergreen
Accessories: satin ribbon, pink pearls
Tools: piercing template, piercing tool

Don't forget to check the rest of FOF's creations!!

Betty Wright

Cindy Haffner

Dee Jackson

Kimberly Crawford

Silke Ledlow

Thank you for stopping by.

KS Monday -- Nov 30th, 2009

Kitchen Sink Stamps – Cyber Monday Savings: Nov. 30 - Dec. 1

midnight to midnight EST.

Get 15% off everything in the store .... with a special promotion code MAKIKO15KSS (please type a capital "O" at the end of my name)

plus:

• Orders $75 - $99 will get a mystery set free (value $15.00)

• Orders $100 and over will a get a mystery set free (value $27.95)

• The first 5 orders over $50 will get a free Kitchen Sink Tote Bag.

.... and look for special items on sale.

Hello and happy Kitchen Sink Monday, everyone~
Now, Turkey time is over and we can all concentrate for the next holiday...:)
I still need to make some Christmas cards...I'm a way behind this year. Hope I can mail them on time, lol.

Today's card was used Multi Step Trees and Multi Step Ornaments & Stars and I created the Christmas tree :) It was also used the sketch from Mojo Monday (MOJO114). After all images were stamped, the tiny rhinestones were attached. Those rhinestones are just perfect size for the garlands, don't you think?


These are the steps I did for the images:
(tree) 4th - Memento rich cocoa, 3rd - Memento cottage ivy, 2nd - Memento bamboo leaves, 1st - Memento new sprout
(star) 1st - Memento dandelion, 2nd - Memento cantaloupe, 3rd - rich cocoa (1 x stamp off)
(ornament) - Brilliance Pearlescent Poppy



Stamps: Multi Step Trees, Multi Step Ornaments & Stars (KSS)
Paper: riding hood red (SU), kraft, vintage cream (PTI), designer paper (MME)
Ink: Memento rich cocoa, cottage ivy, bamboo leaves, new sprout, dandelion, cantaloupe, Brilliance pearlescent poppy (Tsukineko)
Accessories: ribbon, rhinestones, copper accent
Tools: border punch

Don't forget to check out what the rest of KS Crews are cookin' for you today!!

Angela * Connie * Julie * Lisa * Lynn * Maria

Thank you for stopping by.

TSG Sneak Peek -- Craftier Taglines

Hello and welcome to the final day of There She Goes Sneak Peek & Blog Hop Challenge, everyone! I hope you are up for the hop challenge after the big dinner yesterday...I don't know if it's a good thing or what but you don't have to sweat for this hopping, lol!
If you came from Julie's blog, you are on a right track. If not, you may want to start from TSG Blog.

Today's Sneak Peek is Craftier Taglines. This set is part 2 of one of the most popular stamp sets in the There She Goes stamp line is Crafty Taglines! The fun sentiments in this set are perfect for all you stampers out there and I know that you are gonna love each and every one of them ;) There are a total of 20 crafty stamps included in this 4x8 set and it will sell for $18!




I made an easel invitation card for today's Sneak Peek. This card was easily put together thanks to the wonderful tutorial here. It can be such a fun card to give your stamping friend when you are ready to invite her/him for getting together, don't you think? Each image was simply stamped on the white mat and colored with Copics. Then I edged with red ink around the mat. The mat inside was stamped using the words from the set and edged with the same red ink. Then the oval mat with the sentiment was mounted using dimensional adhesives. The wonderful sentiment on the front is also included in the set!

- So, do you want to win Craftier Taglines sets??
All you have to do is to go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Craftier Taglines Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished commenting, return to the TSG Blog to add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of the Blog hop challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own set of Craftier Taglines. The winner will be announced Saturday during the Release Party Chat.

So, the next hop is a super talented Trendsetter, Sandra!!


Stamps: Holiday Tags (TSG)
Paper: vintage cream (PTI), riding hood red (SU), Le Creme Stack (DCVW)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, lady bug (Tsukineko), riding hood red (SU), Copic markers
Accessories: gold pearls, button, ribbon
Tools: Nestabilities, border punch, oval punch, scalloped oval punch


Thank you for stopping by.

Kitchen Sink Black Friday Sale

If you are for There She Goes Birdie Wishes Sneak Peek & Blog Hop post, please scroll down. Thank you.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone~

If you are looking for a great deal, Kitchen Sink Stamps is having Black Friday Sale Tommorow (Nov 27th)- midnight to midnight EST - One Day Only.

-All orders $50 and over will get FREE Shipping

-Special Promotion Code - MAKIKO20KSS (please type a capital "O" at the end of my name and a zero in the number for 20) to get 20% off of your entire purchase (before Shipping & Handling) during the Black Friday Sale.
International orders: Free Shipping on orders $60 and over on stamps ONLY.

Please NOTE: Shipping & Handling will be charged at the time of checkout. Qualifying orders will be refunded the S&H charge upon shipment. Orders with Pre-Order items will be held and shipped when the Pre-Ordered items are available and will be shipped as one complete order.


Happy Black Friday Shopping!

TSG Sneak Peek -- Birdie Wishes

Hello everyone and Happy Thanksgiving, my friends in the US!! It's a second day of There She Goes Sneak Peek & Blog Hop Challenge.
If you came from Julie's blog, you are on a right track. If not, you may want to start from TSG Blog for playing the fun event with us :)

Today's Sneak Peek is all about Birdie Wishes set! This adorable birdie silhouette set is not only works great for Christmas cards but for birthday and every day cards as well. There are a few silhouette shapes that can be used as Christmas ornaments or balloons to give you even more versatility. You will have so much fun with these cute little birdies! There are a total of 29 stamps included in this 4x6 set and it will sell for $15.



As you see, I made a Birthday card for the sneak peek. The sketch was used from this week's There She Goes Challenge 30 (TSG30). The challenge is still opened until the next TSG challenge is up. Hope you will play with us. Each image was simply stamped on the circle mat that was sponged with blue ink. The bird, gift and balloon were layered with dimensional adhesives. This fun sentiment is also including in the set :):) To adding more fun, I coordinated with DCWV Sweet Stacks!

- OK, do you like Birdie Wishes set?? do you want to win it??
All you have to do is to go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Birdie Wishes Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished commenting, return to the TSG Blog to add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of the Blog hop challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own sets of Birdie Wishes. The winner will be announced Saturday during the Release Party Chat.


Now, enjoy your next hop, Sandra!!



Stamps: Birdies Wishes (TSG)
Paper: dark chocolate (PTI), classic white (Flourishes), Sweet Stack (DCVW),
Ink: chocolate chip, so saffron, regal rose, certainly celery, bashful blue (SU)
Accessories: ribbon, pearls
Tools: Nestabilities




Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving day!

TSG Sneak Peek -- Holiday Tags

Hello and welcome to There She Goes Sneak Peek & Blog Hop Challenge, everyone!
If you came from Julie's blog, you are on a right track. If not, you may want to start from TSG Blog for playing the fun event with us :)

Today's Sneak Peek is Holiday Tags -- Just what we need before we send off the Holiday cards and gifts!! This set was designed to work with 1 ½”x 2 ¾” sticker address labels so that you can make your own custom gift tags! Not only that but the images in this set are also large enough that you can use them to make matching cards!! There is even a birthday sentiment included in this set so that you can use it all year long :) There are a total of 18 stamps included in this 6x8 set and it will sell for $23.



I made a simple and quick gift box and card set. The box was used Mini Pizza Box template. The little gift and candy cane images from the set was colored with Copics and adhered on the stamped label ( I stamped two different images to create the label) using dimensional adhesives. The glitter are already pasted on the both of turquoise and striped designer papers so I could make "merry & bright" project w/o fighting with glitter powder, lol.

- So, do you want to win Holiday Tags sets??
All you have to do is to go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Holiday Tag Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished commenting, return to the TSG Blog to add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of the Blog hop challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own set of Holiday Tags. The winner will be announced Saturday during the Release Party Chat.


Next, head on to the next hop, Sandra!!


Stamps: Holiday Tags (TSG)
Paper: kraft, dark chocolate (PTI), turquoise glitter cardstock (DCVW), desinger paper (MME)
Ink: Memento rich cocoa, tuxedo black (Tsukineko), tempting turquoise (SU), Copic markers
Accessories: pearls, ribbon
Tools: Nestabilities


Thank you for stopping by.

FTTC43 -- Themed Card (Christmas or/and Thank You)

Hello everyone~
It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC43) ! It is the end of the month so we have a guess challenge host for you. This month our challenge host is Carol Lee. Please give her a warm welcome! We are so thrilled to have Carol host with us. She is challenging us to themed cards. Since this week we celebrate Thanksgiving as well as kick off the Christmas Season, Carol is challenging us to Thank You and/or Christmas themed cards. You can choose one theme or create one of each. Or like many, you may need to finish up a few Christmas cards in time for mailing next week. Whichever you choose, we look forward to seeing what you create! Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!

My card is "Thank You" card as you see :) It was created using Autumn Flourishes set and used the sketch from SCS Sketch Challenge 255 (SC255). The main image was stamped with VersaMark and Memento sweet plum. Then It was heat embossed with clear EP. And I stamped the background with Memento angel pink & cantaloupe, and sponged with Memento dandelion using the image from the same set. The greeting is from Seasonal Wreaths set.
The backpanel was also stamped with Memento sweet plum, rose bud, angel pink, cantaloupe, tangelo and rich cocoa using the one of the flourish images. The purple mat was dry embossed using CB embossing folder and machine stitched. The satin ribbon and gold pearls were attached to finish the card.


Stamps: Autumn Flourishes, Seasonal Wreaths (Flourishes)
Paper: classic ivory (Flourishes), elegant eggplant, really rust (SU)
Ink: Memento rich cocoa, sweet plum, rose bud, angel pink, cantaloupe, tangelo, dandelion (Tsukineko)
Accessories: satin ribbon, gold pearls, thread, clear EP
Tools: CB embossing folder, sewing machine

Don't forget to check the rest of FOF's creations!!

Carol Lee
(guest challenge host)

Betty Wright

Cindy Haffner

Dee Jackson

Silke Ledlow

Thank you for stopping by.

KS Monday -- Nov 23rd, 2009

Hello and Happy Kitchen Monday, everyone~
This Thursday is Thanksgiving day in The U.S. and Kitchen Sink is going to have ONE DAY BLACK FRIDAY SALE on Friday!! Don't worry about the dirty dishes and shop 'til you drop at Kitchen Sink Store ;)

Here is the detail about the sale.

Black Friday Sale: Nov. 27, midnight to midnight EST – All orders $50 and over will get FREE Shipping – One Day Only.

Special Promotion Code - MAKIKO20KSS (please type a capital "O" at the end of my name and a zero in the number for 20) to get 20% off of your entire purchase (before Shipping & Handling) during the Black Friday Sale.

International orders: Free Shipping on orders $60 and over on stamps ONLY.

Please NOTE: Shipping & Handling will be charged at the time of checkout. Qualifying orders will be refunded the S&H charge upon shipment. Orders with Pre-Order items will be held and shipped when the Pre-Ordered items are available and will be shipped as one complete order.

My card was made using 3 Step Turkey Trot. The designer paper is La Creme Stack from Die Cut With View and embellished the corners with CB Vintage die.
The greeting was stamped on the twill ribbon and attached with corduroy brad.

These are the steps I did for the image:
(turkey) 3rd - Memento rich cocoa, 2nd - Memento tangelo, 3rd - Memento cantaloupe



Stamps: 3 Step Turkey Trot (KSS)
Paper: pumpkin pie (SU), classic ivory (Flourishes), La Creme stack (DCWV)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, rich cocoa, tangelo, cantaloupe (Tsukineko)
Accessories: twill ribbon, brad
Tools: Nestabilities, CB Vintage die


Friday Nov. 27 is also the last day to enter Nov. Crew Challenge. Winners will be announced Monday Nov. 30.

Don't forget to check out what the rest of KS Crews are cookin' for you today!!
Angela * Connie * Julie * Lisa * Lynn * Maria

BTW, I came back from Kimberly's Cheer competition last night. Girls did awesome! They won 1st place for their class!! Woohoo!!
Well, that's it from me now. Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

TSG29 -- In Stiches

Happy Friday everyone~
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, isn't it? My kids are out of school next week...I hope it's a good thing, lol. We are also heading to Dallas for my daughter Kimberly's cheer competition this weekend so I'm kind of glad they are not going to school on Monday at least, hee hee.

Anywho, I have a card I made for There She Goes challenge 29 (TSG29), suggested by this week's Trendsetter of the week, Jackie. She is challenging us to use stitching into a card/project. When you finish your challenge project before while the challenge is open, please leave your name and the link of your project to Mr. Linky of the challenge post over TSG blog. You will have a chance to win $5 gift certificate to spend in TSG Store!!

I used zig zag machine stitching on the red designer paper. The fireplace was created with Home Sweet Home set and HSH Holiday Additions set. The image and sentiment were stamped with Memento tuxedo black and colored with Copics. The fire and the stockings were placed with dimensional adhesives. The ribbon and pearls were embellished with the sentiment mat.



Stamps: Home Sweet Home, HSH Holiday Additions (TSG)
Paper: riding hood red, old olive (SU), classic ivory (Flourishes), designer papers (MME)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, new sprout, rhubarb stalk (Tsukineko), Copic markers
Accessories: ribbon, pearls, thread
Tools: Nestabilities, border punch, distressing tool, sewing machine



Thank you for stopping by.

FTTC42 -- Silke's Sketch

Hello and happy Tuesday, everyone~
It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC42) ! This week Silke is our challenge host. She is challenging us to a sketch she has designed. As far as sketches go, there is not much of an explanation necessary. You can turn it and modify the shapes to fit your size card, but in the end, it should still look like the sketch. Thanks for a great sketch, Silke!!! We cannot wait to see what you all create!

I started with the newly released set, Christmas Tea for today's challenge. I have a quite few friends who love teas and I know they will love the Holiday cards using the images from the set!
I stamped the tea cup image and the sentiment with Memento tuxedo black. Then I sponged the mat with baja breeze and garden green. The cup was stamped separately again and colored with Copic markers - G85, 82 from Field Collection, R29 from Fuschia Collection and C3, C1 from Cool Neutrals Collection. Then I simply mounted it on the stamped image with dimensional adhesives.



The metalic red mat from Metalic Board Assortments and the acetate mat were embossed with CB embossing folder. These are embossed beautifully! The designer paper was from the retired SU papers....I think I use the paper set a lot these days because all of my recent cards are looked same :P I finally decided to quit hoarding them and I'm so proud of myself, lol.
The flower with brad, ribbon, gold pearls and photo corner were embellished to complete the card.


Stamps: Christmas Tea (Flourishes)
Paper: Metalic board, classic white (Flourishes), garden green, baja breeze, retired desginer paper (SU), Card Blanks clear (ShortCuts)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), baja breeze, garden green (SU), Copic markers collection - Field, Fuschia, Cool Neutrals
Accessories: flowers, brad, ribbon, gold pearls
Tools: Nestabilities, border punch, photo corner punch, CB embossing folder

Don't forget to check the rest of FOF's creations!!

Betty Wright

Cindy Haffner

Dee Jackson

Kimberly Crawford

Silke Ledlow

Thank you for stopping by.

KS Monday -- Nov 16th, 2009

Happy Monday, everyone! It's another time for Kitchen Sink Monday!!
I made this easel card for today's KS Monday. I don't know why I waited so long to make one until now...it's very fun and easy!! (oh yes! I love the word "EASY", lol) I used this and this as a reference. Thank you Penny for the wonderful tutorial pages.
My finished card is 6" x 6" instead of 4" x 4". I wanted the word to stand out from the card so I layered 3" x 6" mat on the bottom half of the card front instead of using 6" x 6" mat.


The chipboard letters were paper pieced with the retired SU designer papers and edged with VersaMagic gingerbread. The Poinsettia flowers and the sentiment were stamped using 3 Step Poinsettia.

These are the steps I did for each image:
(poinsettia) 5th - Memento rich cocoa, 4th - Memento rhubarb stalk, 3rd - Memento lady bug, 2nd - lady bug (1 x stamp off), repeat, 1st - Memento cantaloupe (1 x stamp off), repeat
(leaves) 4th - rich cocoa, 3rd - cottage ivy, 2nd - bamboo leaves, 1st - Memento new sprout, repeat



Remember, you can always use the discount promotion code "MAKIKO10KSS" to get 10% off while you shop at KSS store .



Stamps: 3 Step Poinsettia (KSS)
Paper: retired designer papers, chipboard letters (SU), dark chocolate (PTI), red cardstock (Prism), classic white (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento bamboo leaves, cottage ivy, new sprout, rich cocoa, rhubarb stalk, lady bug, cantaloupe, VersaMagic (Tsukineko)
Accessories: ribbon, gold pearls
Tools: border punch

Don't forget to check out what the rest of KS Crews are cookin' for you today!!

Angela * Connie * Julie * Lisa * Lynn * Maria

Thank you for stopping by.

TSG28 -- Fun with Chipboard!

Hello everyone~
I hate to tell you....but I suddenly lost my Mojo...:( I'm not too worry about it because it happens for me once in a while, lol. I just wish it didn't happen right now...

I made this card for There She Goes challenge 28 (TSG28) that was posted on TSG Blog earlier this week. The snowflakes panel was used Embossing Resist technique using Stick Together set and then created the brick patterns as following the new SCS Wednesday tutorial - Brick Wall.
The label tag is a chipboard and I painted it with white acrylic paint. Then I stamped the same snowflakes images that I used for the background. The greeting is from HSH Holiday Additions. The penguin & ice image are from Penguin Love set and colored with Copics.
The ribbon & pearls are used for the embellishments and the snowballs.


Stamps: Penguin Love, Stick Together, HSH Holiday Additions (TSG)
Paper: not quite navy, baja breeze, chipboard (SU), classic white (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, VersaMark Dazzle frost (Tsukineko), not quite navy, baja breeze (SU), Copic markers, acrylic paint
Accessories: ribbon, pearls, white EP, pearl EP
Tools: oval punch

FTTC41 -- Fancy Labels Boxs and Bags

Hello and happy Tuesday everyone~
It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC41) ! The blog design team is celebrating Flourishes release week with you. We are sharing with you today, Fancy Labels, one of five sets to release this Friday! Dee Jackson is our challenge host this week! In keeping with the Fancy Labels set, Dee is challenging us to Boxes and Bags! You decide if you want to make a stamped box or a stamped bag to house anything from homemade treats to knitted mittens! We cannot wait to see what you create!


I made this gift bag using Nestabilities Labels Eight. The brown paper bag was sandwiched between the panels with strong adhesive tapes. The oval punch was used for creating the handles. The front was decorated with Basic Gray Eskimo Kiss dp and layered it under the panel from Nestabilities Label One. All beautiful images and sentiment are from Fancy Labels set. Aren't they lovely?? I also attached the ribbon with bow and the rhinestones and the tag was created with Nestabilities Standard Circle and Classic Scalloped Circle.

This gift bag is simple and easy to make, yet it is great to fancy up small gifts to your friends and family :):)

Stamps: Fancy Labels (Flourishes)
Paper: classic white (Flourishes), Eskimo Kiss dp (Basic Gray), pink pirouette (SU), brown paper bag
Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), old olive, pink pirouette (SU)
Accessories: rhinestones, ribbon, twine
Tools: Nestabilities - labels eight, labels one, starndard circle, classic scalloped circle, oval punch, small hole punch

Don't forget to check the rest of FOF's creations!!

Betty Wright

Cindy Haffner

Dee Jackson

Kimberly Crawford

Silke Ledlow

Thank you for stopping by.

KS Monday -- Nov 8th, 2009

Hello and happy Monday everyone~ That means it's another Kitchen Sink Monday!! I hope you had a wonderful weekend.
Today's card was used another newly released set, Multi Step Build a Garland. I really loved what other KS Crews showed last Monday with using the set and I just had to make my own :):)

These are the steps I did for each image:
(pine branches) 1st - Memento bamboo leaves, 2nd - bamboo leaves, repeat, 3rd - Memento cottage ivy, 4th - Memento rich cocoa
(pine cones) 1st - Memento dessert sand, 2nd - dessert sand, 3rd - Memento potter's clay, 4th - rich cocoa
(gingerbread cookie) 3rd - rich cocoa, 2nd - potter's clay (1 x stamp off), 1st - dessert sand
(popcorn) 1st - dessert sand (1 x stamp off), repeat, 2nd - Memento cantaloupe (1 x stamp off), repeat, 3rd - cantaloupe, 4th - rich cocoa (1 x stamp off)
(peppermint) 3rd - Memento rhubarb stalk, 2nd - Memento lady bug, 1st - lady bug (1 x stamp off)
(berries) 3rd - rhubarb stalk, 2nd - lady bug, 1st - lady bug (1 x stamp off)

Each of the garland image was created, trimmed and mounted with dimensional adhesives. The greetings are used from Multi Step Harvest and 3 Step Poinsettia. KSS sets are so wonderful to mix and match, aren't they?

When you shop at KSS store, don't forget to use the discount promotion code "MAKIKO10KSS" to get 10% off every time.


Stamps: Multi Step Build a Garland, Multi Step Harvest, 3 Step Poinsettia (KSS)
Paper: old olive, retired dp (SU), dark chocolate (PTI), classic white (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento lady bug, rhubarb stalk, bamboo leaves, cottage ivy, rich cocoa, dessert sand, potter's clay (Tsukineko)
Accessories: poinsettia flowers & leaves, rhinestones
Tools: Nestabilities, Big notes die

Don't forget to check out what the rest of KS Crews are cookin' for you today!!

Angela * Connie * Julie * Lisa * Lynn * Maria

Thank you for stopping by.

Sketch Challenges

Hello everyone~
I have two cards to show you today using two sketch challenges that were posted this week. The both sketches are so wonderful and I will definitely use them again in the future!


This card was used the sketch from Mojo Monday (MOJO111). I used the newly released set, HSH Holiday Additions from There She Goes and colored the cornucopia image with Copics. The designer papers are from the retired SU designer papers. The piercing details were made with my sewing machine....I was going to do zig-zag stitches but I messed up during sewing :p
The flower embellishment and brown pearls were added to complete the card.




The next card was used the sketch from SCS Sketch Challenge (SC253). I created the card using Multi Step Gift from Kitchen Sink Stamps. The set is included the words stamps so that you can mix and make different greetings & sentiments! Since the big panel was used for the sketch, I dry embossed the scalloped circle with Netabilities and sponged the inside with baja breeze ink to make the gift box stand out. The triangle pieces were made with CB Vintage die and cut the shape in half diagonally.

These are the steps I did for each image:
(gift box) 1st - Memento lady bug (1 x stamp off), 2nd - lady bug, 3rd - Memento rhubarb stalks, 4th - SU bravo burgundy
(bow) 1st - Memento bamboo leaves (1 x stamp off) , 2nd - bamboo leaves, 3rd - Memento cottage ivy, 4th - SU handsome hunter

When you use the discount promotion code "MAKIKO10KSS", you will save 10% every time you shop at KSS store .



[Autumn Blessings]
Stamps: HSH Holiday Additions (TSG)
Paper: retired designer paper (SU), classic ivory (Flourishes), dark chocolate (PTI)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), Copic markers
Accessories: flowers, button, brown pearls
Tools: Nestabilities, sewing machine


[Gift card]
Stamps: Multi Step Gift (KSS)
Paper: real red, baja breeze, retired designer paper (SU), classic white (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento lady bug, rhuburb stalk, bamboo leaves, cottage ivy (Tsukineko), bravo burgundy, handsome hunter (SU)
Accessories: gold code, buttons, gold pearls
Tools: Nestabilities, Big notes die, CB Vintage die



Thank you for stopping by.

Merry & Bright Christmas Tree

Hello everyone~
Kitchen Sink Stamps just released the new 6 Holiday stamp sets. I used 3 of the sets, (tree - Multi Step Pine Trees, star - Multi Step Ornaments & Stars, and sentiment - Multi Step Christmas Lights) to create this Christmas card :):) All of them are wonderful to mix & match and you are going to love the endless possibilities!!


To achieve the look of the tree, I stamped Step 3 with VersaMark (I wiped off the stump part before stamping) and then heat embossed with white EP. The decorations on the tree were created with Stickles.

These are the steps I did for each image:
(tree) 1st - Memento bamboo leaves, 2nd - Memento cottage ivy, 4th - Memento rich cocoa, 3rd - VersaMark then white EP
(star) 1st - Memento dandelion, 2nd - Memento cantaloupe, 3rd - rich cocoa (1 x stamping off)

Remember, you can always use the discount promotion code "MAKIKO10KSS" to get 10% off while you shop at KSS store .

Stamps: Multi Step Pine Trees, Multi Step Ornaments & Stars, Multi Step Christmas Lights (KSS)
Paper: old olive, rose red (SU), classic white (Flourishes), designer paper (Basic Gray)
Ink: Memento bamboo leaves, cottage ivy, rich cocoa, dandelion, cantaloupe, VersaMark (Tsukineko)
Accessories: ribbon, rhinestones, white EP
Tools: Nestabilities, circle punch, CB embossing folder


Thank you for stopping by.

TSG27 -- Cause a Scene!!

Hello everyone~
My fellow Trendsetter, Dawn is a Trendsetter Spotlight this week!! She is a super talented stamper and her coloring always makes my jaw drop :) She is also challenging us to make a scene with stamps for There She Goes challenge 27 (TSG27). When you make your card of the challenge, go and add your name and a link to your project in the Mr. Linky that is located at the bottom of this challenge post over TSG Blog. One of you will win $5 gift certificate to use at TSG Store.


I used the newest release set, Penguin Love. It is a wonderful set to work with the challenge!! All images were stamped with Memento tuxedo black and added the colors using Copics. The hats & scarfs were paper pieced with Basic Gray dp. I added the glitter on the snow, which I was very happy the result!




Stamps: Penguin Love (TSG)
Paper: classic white (Flourishes), baja breeze (SU), designer paper (Basic Gray)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), baja breeze (SU), Copic Markers

Accessories: dew drops

Tools: big notes die, oval punch, scalloped oval punch


Thank you for stopping by.

FTTC40 -- Neutrals with Colored Image

Happy Tuesday everyone~
It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC40)!! This week Kimberly Crawford is our challenge host! Kimberly is challenging us to a limited supplies challenge! Our challenge is to combine a colored image, texture or textures, and any shades of neutrals we want. You can pack on the layers and textures just make sure you include an image to color and use only neutral cardstock. Just so you know you can us any combination of whites, creams, blacks, browns, and grays! So make your cards pop with texture and a beautifully colored image! We cannot wait to see what you create!

I have to tell you....I'm so satisfied how my card turned out!! I usually love using colors and this challenge is actually THE challenge for me, lol. But this made me rethink how beautifully the neutrals stood the Flourishes images out!!
I stamped those beautiful images from Dove & Holly set on classic ivory cardstock. Then I colored the doves with Water Collection & Warm Neutrals Collection for shading, the holly with Evergreen Collection & Poppy Collection. The small dove was layered with dimensional adhesives.Th edges on the back panel was scored to give a little dimension and added the Kasier's pearls. To complete the card, I simply added the ribbon and button.
The finised card size is 5" x 5".

Stamps: Dove & Holly (Flourishes)
Paper: classic ivory (Flourishes), textured black (Bazzil)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), Copic collections from Flourishes - Water, Warm Neutrals, Evergreen, Poppy

Accessories: pearls, ribbon, button

Tools: CircleNestabilties, Scor-Pal

Don't forget to check the rest of FOF's creations!!

Betty Wright

Cindy Haffner

Dee Jackson

Kimberly Crawford

Silke Ledlow

Thank you for stopping by~

KS Crew Challenge #19 -- Lisa's Sketch

Hello and Happy Kitchen Sink Monday, everyone~
Before I get to today's KS Monday, I want to let you know that 6 new sets are going to release from Kitchen Sink tomorrow officially and we are having the Early Bird Special for you - our sincere blog readers!!

• All orders $50 and over will get FREE shipping -- only November 2nd only
• International orders -- Free shipping on orders $60 and over on stamps ONLY

Please NOTE: Shipping & Handling will be charged at the time of checkout and qualifying orders will have the S&H charge refunded upon shipment. Orders with Pre-Ordered item that qualifies for FREE shipping, the order will be held and ship when the Pre-Ordered item is available to ship.

These are the new release sets:
Multi Step Build a Garland
Multi Step Pine Trees
Multi Step Gift
Multi Step Hanukkah
Multi Step Christmas Lights Mini
Multi Step Ornament & Stars Mini

You can also use the discount promotion code "MAKIKO10KSS" to get 10% off while you shop at KSS store with the Early Bird Special!! Don't miss this great deal!!



OK, since today is the first Monday of the month, we are playing KS Crew Challenge!! Lisa is providing you her wonderful sketch for KSCC#19! Hope you will join us and win some goodies from Kitchen Sink!! For more detail about the challenge, please check Kitchen Sink Blog.



My card was used the previous released set, Multi Step Big Leaves. I picked the colors from the designer papers. I wanted to make the leaves look softer, so I stamped each step with stamping off. I also made the back panel with stamping the same step images, stamping randomly. The panel looks better in real life :):)


These are the steps I did for each image:
(Leave) 1st - SU pumpkin pie (1 x stamp off ), repeat, 2nd - SU ruby red (1 x stamp off ), repeat, 3rd - SU riding hood red (1 x stamp off ), repeat

Stamps: Multi Step Big Leaves (KSS)
Paper: always artichoke (SU), kraft (PTI), classic ivory(Flourishes), designer paper (Basic Gray)
Ink: pumpkin pie, ruby red, riding hood red, chocolate chip (SU), VersaMark (Tsukineko)
Accessories: ribbon, gold pearls, clear EP
Tools: Nestabilities

Now, check out what the rest of KS Crews are cookin' for you!!

Angela * Connie * Julie * Lisa * Lynn * Maria

Dee and Lori are not joining to KS Crew for the new term. They are going to be very missed and I thank you, Dee and Lori for sharing your amazing talent with Kitchen Sink Stamps. You know I will keep stalking your blog, hee hee ;)


Thank you for stopping by.