Snow Day! How about a sketch challenge? Basic Cutting for Card Making and Stampin' Up One Wild Ride Stamp Set

Hello Friends!

Are you stuck home in the snow today?  It's snowing like crazy here in Massachusetts today!

Has it been a really long time since you sat down to stamped?

I'm taking it WAY back and releasing a "how to cut your cardstock" series.  This will start today and go for 4 weeks, and you can play along if you like by posting your card somewhere online and linking back below, OR, you can post it to my interactive group on Facebook if you don't really have a spot to post your creations.

1. First, we will talk about decoding basic measuring for card making.
2. Then, we will sit down and make card templates together for future use for the next 4 weeks.
3. Finally, I will share with you a card I made using the templates in about 5 minutes and issue this weeks's sketch.  

Ready to have some fun?  So here's a peek at the quick card first.

Here is the double-sided printable sheet for this card.  

First, do you struggle when it comes to knowing how to measure a measurement like 2 5/8".
Here is document you save to your computer, then print out and put in your craft room to decode those funky measurements. (Please save the file first, choose "save as" to do that from your file menu.  Some browsers have trouble printing PDF files.)

Next, there are two videos.  This first one teaches you how to cut for basic card making and how to make a template, so you're not left guessing what to cut at when you sit down to create, leaving you frustrated...  :)

Finally, here's a the second video (only 5 minutes) and I make this cute card using the templates from the first video in under 5 minutes. It doesn't have to take hours to make a card. 

Here's a look at the sketch we cut for.

Here is a linky tool so you can show the card you made using this sketch!  

If you need any supplies to make the above card, just click below to add them to your cart in my store. Thanks so much for visiting today!

Love,
Selene

Winner Announced! Tin of Tags stamp set and tin

Thank you so much for celebrating with me!  It was a total joy to read all your comments.  

Chosen Randomly at Random.org from all the comments, Congratulations to: Chris R. From Iowa!  This stamp set and tin will be in the mail to you this week!  

Congrats on all your cool endeavors! I love fancy folds or at least different ones as well as 3D treat holders. I am not always the best with measuring so I love tips to help me do a better job. Actually I like to learn lots of different techniques and well, just different stuff in general! Does this all count?

Again, congrats on all your accomplishments!

Chris R. from Iowa
[email protected]

P.S. I will try to be a little better at commenting!

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Stampin' Up Top 100, One Million Hits on the Blog! Celebrating 88, Thank You!!

Hello Friends!

What an absolute joy this journey has been for the past 10 years.  Last night I noticed that I have reached One MILLION hits on my blog here!  WOW!!

It's been a whirlwind month or two!

• My amazing friends and I raised over 6000 for breast cancer and making strides.
• I travelled to New Jersey for Stampin' Up's onstage event and awards ceremony.  I was SHOCKED to find out that world wide, out of 45,000 demonstrators I placed number 88!
• I hosted an event for 40 amazing, talented crafters and enjoyed classes from my friends.

If you asked me 10 years ago if i would make this amazing, wonderful, joyful hobby into a full time career, I would say no way.  

However, that's exactly what happened.  Every single one of you matters to me!  I just want to say thank you.  I would love to buy you all a gift!!  Since, that's a little outside my budget, instead I'd like to offer some blog candy!

Leave me a comment and tell me your favorite stamping technique and/or a technique you'd like to learn more about and/or your favorite holiday tradition below.  Let me know if you're a regular reader or brand new!  The amazing friends I have met in the course of my journey and the opportunity to share what i love with all of you is a total blessing to me and i'm so grateful.  

So leave me a little bit of love here and I'll draw one winner to win the tin of tags card kit and stamp set this weekend!

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your part in my journey.

Love,
Selene Kempton
selenek.stampinup.net

Stampin' Up, One Wild Ride Card Class

When I saw this stamp set come out, it reminded me of my best friend, who I lost in a motorcycle accident.  I purchased the set anyway, because I knew my friend would want me to "rock it."

December is a crazy time of year, and that means, that there's no better time to grab a friend and take a class, or do those things that you've been meaning to do!

This is going to be a wonderful class and it's already a perfect tribute to my friend, Dawn.  I'm so grateful to be able to share it with you!

Attend in person next Thursday, December 8th at either

9 AM or
6:30 PM

Dont have time?  You can take it to go!  

Get your packets, pre embossed, pre cut, bows tied, so all you have to do is stamp and assemble! 

Check out the NEW option to get the stamp set with your card kit (retail value 24.41) and shipped to your door for only $30 ~
This class also uses the Boho Embossing folder (optional) ~ you would need to emboss card 3 after stamping.  So you can purchase the whole kit if you need them also in the signup process. :) 

Four Ways to get this class:

In person: at 9 AM or 6:30 PM, Thursday November 3rd
Get the Kit to Go: Same price $15 or waived with a minimum order.  Just place your qualifying online order on my website, and use host code D97Z3ECR.

I'll mail you the packets and email directions the following week (by December 15th ~ pending availablilty of the stamp set/embossing folder).  Please note** Do Not Choose - No Contact - when you place your order.  So I can see where to ship your packets!  :) I cannot see who is ordering when your online account is set up with no contact.

Online Directions Only:  Receive the printable PDF directions, and video directions by September 15th for all the cards with complete supply and shopping lists for only $10 ~

If you want the pre-cut, embossed, packets to go, it's only $5 more (no brainer!)  **US shipping only on that please.

Note. digital file will also be sent by the 14th also.  These are my in-class directions sheets and contain full measurments and step by step directions. The photos have not been watermarked and the sheets do not have my name on them, so they are demonstrator friendly to reuse them for a class. 

Demonstrators: you may offer the sheets for free with any $50 order.

Complete supply list and shopping list will be part of the directions.

Recommended supplies to assemble these projects as shown with the packets:

Stamps: 141724 Stamp Set Clear Mount, One Wild RideEmbossing folder: 138286 Boho chic embossing folder

Ink Pads: Stazon black, versamark ink, crumb cake,basic black marker

Recomended adhesives to have on hand:129026 Fast Fuse

For To Go packet customers all cardstock will be prepunched, precut, scored to make assembly as simple as possible.  I will also pre-tie any bows to make it easy to assemble.

Register Now!

Up to 60% off Year end Closeouts from Stampin Up!

Stampin' Up! has been doing a little year-end cleaning, and they've got some great deals for all of us! Year-End Closeouts will include holiday retiring products, clearance rack items, and current high-inventory catalog products.  Use host code: U3ZY6U4H   and receive 5 cards and a surprise from me for all orders over $25. I just mailed out the batch from last week's online sale!     There are 4 different SU promotions happening at once Year End Close out Sale - up to 60% Off Click here to shop the sale While supplies last. Note: Retiring Holiday Products are listed in the Close Out but not all retiring holiday products are on sale.   Retiring Holiday Catalog Products some are on sale up to 50% off  While Supplies Last! Hurry, when these are gone they won't be back.  Click here for a pdf list of Holiday Retiring Products and see what's on sale Shop the Holiday Catalog online here  Note: Not all retiring products are on sale.   Demonstrator Only: Occasions Catalog - Pre-Order begins today  Click here for more info to get your starter kit.  Demonstrators can order from the Occasions Book today!   Demonstrator Only: Earn Free Sale-a-bration products on every $50 order   Finally, a heads up! I have a class schedule coming out today or tomorrow for the rest of December, A brand new class that meets next Thursday at 9AM and 6:30 PM (sneak peek below) and a card buffet for Christmas and all Occasion cards!

Stampin' Up, Festive Flurry Card, showcasing heat and stick powder. Cyber Monday - 24 Hour Doorbusters and the final hours of the Stampin Up Online Extravaganza Sale

Today is the last day of this crazy awesome sale from Stampin' Up!  

I decided to pull up a project i did a long time ago to show you the cuteness factor of this stamp set and punch!  It's one of SU's amazing door busters today

It uses the Festive Flurry Clear Mount Stamp Set!  

We used heat and stick with silver glitter, on top of the silver foil sheet paper.  Pair that up with some soft sky cardstock, add a little ribbon, and you're all glittered up!  

Base layer: Soft Sky 5 1/2 x 8 1/2", scored and folded in half at 4 1/4"

Layer 2: Whisper white 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"

Layer 3: Silver Foil Sheet cut to 5 x 3 3/4" 

Layer 4: 5" Soft Sky Seam Binding 

Layer 5: 5" silver ribbon (both applied with two glue dots to the back)

Layer 6 & 7: Same ribbons tied in a bow using my friend Lee Conrey's bow maker.  

Stamps: Festive Flurry Clear Mount Bundle

Ink: Versamark Ink Pad

Paper, Silver Foil Sheets, Whisper white, Soft Sky

Accessories:  1/8" Silver ribbon, Soft Sky Seam Binding Ribbon, heat and stick powder, Silver Glitter, Heat tool

Love, 

Selene Kempton

Creative Coach
What's on sale?  So much!!

If you need any of the things to make this sweet card, click any of the links below.  Did you know that we are having a crazy sale??

I will put that at the bottom so you can check it out!  Use host code :  PD7VZC43  when placing your order.  If you spend more than $25, you'll get cards in the mail from me!

24 HOUR SALE

40% off Sale!

30% off Sale!

20% off Sale!

10% off Sale!

Stamp sets on sale during November!

Stampin' Up! Christmas Magic, preview of the Occasions Mini, Watercolor Pencils! And a Stampin Up huge sale!

Hello Friends!

I have a sweet and simple project to share with you today!  I had my team meeting this past Sunday night, and this was my sweet and simple swap.  I loved creating them actually, because I got to play with Stampin' Up's new watercolor pencils coming out in January!

Measurements:

Base Layer: Whisper White Thick, 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scored and folded in half at 4 1/4"

Layer 2: Real Red Cardstock, 5 1/8 x 3 7/8"

Layer 3: Whisper White Thick, 5 x 3 3/4", embossed with the Woodland Textures Embossing folder

Layer 4: Whisper White Thick, 2 1/2" circle

Layer 5: Whisper White Thick, 2 1/4" circle, sponged with soft sky ink

Layer 6: Whisper White Thick, 3 3/4" x 1", punched with the triple banner punch, sponged with soft sky ink

I stamped the image in the "ornament" with stazon ink.  I added the pencil color right to the thick whisper white card stock, then took the wink of stella and just moved the ink!  So Fabulous!!  For the bow, i used two strands of the twine and tied two of them in a bow to make the bakers twine have more substance.

If you need any of the things to make this sweet card, click any of the links below.  Did you know that we are having a crazy sale??

I will put that at the bottom so you can check it out!  Use host code :  PD7VZC43  when placing your order.  If you spend more than $25, you'll get cards in the mail from me!

40% off Sale!

30% off Sale!

20% off Sale!

10% off Sale!

Stamp sets on sale during November!

November Card Class, Featuring, Stampin Up Suite Seasons Stamp Set, In Person, To Go, or Directions Only

I am in LOVE with this stamp set which covers lots of the fall holidays and sympathy all in one!

Attend in person Thursday November 3rd OR ~~ Get your packets, pre embossed, pre cut, bows tied, so all you have to do is stamp and assemble!

Check out the NEW option to get the stamp set with your card kit (retail value 23.25) and shipped to your door for only $29 ~
This class also uses the Layering Circles Framelits so you can purchase the whole kit if you need them also in the signup process. :) 

Four Ways to get this class:

In person: at 9 AM or 6:30 PM, Thursday November 3rd
Get the Kit to Go: Same price $15 or waived with a minimum order.  Just place your qualifying online order on my website, and use host code 2G73S3DE.

I'll mail you the packets and email directions the following week (by November 14th ~ pending availablilty of the stamp set/framelits).  Please note** Do Not Choose - No Contact - when you place your order.  So I can see where to ship your packets!  :) I cannot see who is ordering when your online account is set up with no contact.

Online Directions Only:  Receive the printable PDF directions, and video directions by September 15th for all the cards with complete supply and shopping lists for only $10 ~

If you want the pre-cut, embossed, packets to go, it's only $5 more (no brainer!)  **US shipping only on that please.

Note. digital file will also be sent by the 14th also.  These are my in-class directions sheets and contain full measurments and step by step directions. The photos have not been watermarked and the sheets do not have my name on them, so they are demonstrator friendly to reuse them for a class. 

Demonstrators: you may offer the sheets for free with any $50 order.

Complete supply list and shopping list will be part of the directions.

Recommended supplies to assemble these projects as shown with the packets:

Stamps: 142209 Suite Seasons (clear mount) 

Ink Pads: Real Red, and Soft Suede and wink of stella

You will also need the 141705 Layering Circles Framelits
or, 2" and 2 1/2" (retired) circle punches to complete your projects.

Recomended adhesives to have on hand:129026 Fast Fuse, 103683 Glue Dots, 110755 Tombo Liquid Glue

For To Go packet customers all cardstock will be prepunched, precut, scored to make assembly as simple as possible.  I will also pre-tie any bows to make it easy to assemble.

Register Now!

Stamp Out Breast Cancer 2016 (7th Annual Event!)

Hello Friend! If you have never been to the annual fundraiser that we do for breast cancer every year, make this your year to try it out!  We are celebrating 7 years of walking side by side to end Breast Cancer and we would love for you to be a part of it all! Stamping Friends from across the globe have participated in this fundraiser before and even if you can't be here in person, there are so many ways to participate! With so many of our loved ones affected by this horrible disease it's such a powerful thing to never let them walk alone! Join us, OR simply make a donation: One of the many things I love about Stampin Up, is how we can use it to help build others up. Join me and our team of Stampin' Up! demonstrators and help us raise money for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer while having some stamping fun at the same time! All Donations will receive a free tutorial for the 5 projects shown above.  Help us meet our goal of $6,000! DONATE HERE TO REGISTER   What to expect at the event: Pay $25 at the door, or donate direct $20 online to the charity to gain entry to the event. Bring some extra cash because the raffles are AMAZING every year. You can purchase raffle tickets in the back of the hall on the right hand side. Browse around from station to station and make your 5 projects (or just stay and enjoy some music). We will have a guest speaker talk about the disease and begin calling our raffle winners shortly after 2:30. We hope to see you there!  A keynote speaker/survivor's once had some very powerful words. She said "Last year, I attended this event and was encouraged to go get a mammogram. You talked about the importance of early detection. I was diagnosed, treated, and today, I stand before you Cancer free, Thank you."   Talk about changing lives! All donations receive a free tutorial and entry to win one of our awesome Door prizes*. Whether you attend or not.  *This year's door prizes are: Big Shot Die cut Machine ($110 value), Full set of Stampin Write Markers ($110 value), Full set of Ink Pads ($250 value) & Letters for You & Alphabet Dies Bundle ($133 value). Come and see why people say over and over:  "I'll Never miss another one!"  "This was so inspiring" "It is so amazing to know we can do what we love and help a great cause at the same time" Let's walk side by side to help find a cure! With Gratitude,   Selene DONATE HERE TO REGISTER

October Card Class, Featuring, Stampin Up Paisleys & Posies, In Person, To Go, or Directions Only

Register Now!

The feel of fall is in the air, and this new bundle is perfect to get in the mood for all things fall!

Attend in person this Thursday October 6th OR ~~ Get your packets, pre embossed, pre cut, bows tied, so all you have to do is stamp and assemble!

Check out the NEW option to get the clear mount stamp set with your card kit (retail value 24.41) and shipped to your door for only $30 ~
This one also has an optional bundle, so that will be an option during the signup process. :) 

Four Ways to get this class:

In person: at 9 AM or 6:30 PM, Thursday October 6th
Get the Kit to Go: Same price $15 or waived with a minimum order.  Just place your qualifying online order on my website, and use host code HUXB3M7K.

I'll mail you the packets and email directions the following week (by October 14th ~ pending availablilty of the stamp set/framelits).  Please note** Do Not Choose - No Contact - when you place your order.  So I can see where to ship your packets!  :) I cannot see who is ordering when your online account is set up with no contact.

Online Directions Only:  Receive the printable PDF directions, and video directions by September 15th for all the cards with complete supply and shopping lists for only $10 ~

If you want the pre-cut, embossed, packets to go, it's only $5 more (no brainer!)  **US shipping only on that please.

Note. digital file will also be sent by the 15th also.  These are my in-class directions sheets and contain full measurments and step by step directions. The photos have not been watermarked and the sheets do not have my name on them, so they are demonstrator friendly to reuse them for a class. 

Demonstrators: you may offer the sheets for free with any $50 order.

Complete supply list and shopping list will be part of the directions.

Recommended supplies to assemble these projects as shown with the packets:

Stamps: 143515 Bundle Paisleys & Posies Photopolymer

Ink Pads: Night of Navy and Rich Razzleberry Ink Pads, sponge dauber

Recomended adhesives to have on hand:129026 Fast Fuse, 103683 Glue Dots, 110755 Tombo Liquid Glue

For To Go packet customers all cardstock will be prepunched, precut, scored to make assembly as simple as possible.  I will also pre-tie any bows to make it easy to assemble.

Register Now!

Clearance Rack was Updated this morning! Special offer only with Selene Kempton

Exciting News! Surprise!  Stampin' Up! updated the clearance rack this morning.   When ordering please use host code:  ZE34RUWJ All orders using this hostess code above will receive 5 cards in the mail from me.  If your order is over $50, you will also receive the LOTS OF LOVE hostess stamp set.   All products are wile supplies last!  Loads of items that I know people will want to stock up for.  Blackberry Bliss Card stock for under $3 per pack and more!  Don't miss out on the deals! Visit the Clearance Rack Holiday Catalog Rollout Event Only 3 packets left for this Sunday's Catalog Rollout Party.  Be sure to reserve your packet today! Many of the kits sold were "to go" In the event we sell out I will start a waiting list, so please be sure to email me if it sells out to get on that list.  Click to sign up! Stamp Out Breast Cancer!   The date is set for the Stamp out Breast Cancer fundraiser.  Please save the date, October 29th!  More details to come on that.

Selene Kempton | Create with Selene | 978.423.9994 | e[email protected] | www.selenekempton.com

2016 Stampin Up! Holiday Catalog Kickoff and Mega file

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Ho, Ho, Ho!!!  The gorgeous new holiday catalog is live and I'm throwing a giant party! 

Be the FIRST to see the new gorgeous papers, In colors, Big Shot framelits and punches and play with them, up close and personal!

Make 16 different Christmas cards to kick off the holiday season, pre- prepped to "The 9's" so you can have fun and just stamp and assemble.  

This class will feature the following BRAND NEW stamp sets:

• 140396 Cookie Cutter Bundle
• 143512 Hang your Stocking Photopolymer Bundle
• 142180 Tin of Tags Stamp Set
• 142051 Wrapped in Warmth Stamp Set

This registration will close down Wednesday 9/14 at midnight or when I reach capacity! I will need a day or two to get the pillow gifts made.

IN PERSON CLASS OPTIONS:

• Everyone makes 16 Full Size Cards/gift card holder with Envelopes. 
• Everyone receives two full embellishments, you keep the extras. (including the GORGEOUS Real Red 3/4" Stitched Edge Ribbon, and Metallic Enamel Shapes) 
• The Raffles, and door prizes will be AMAZING, including hostess only stamp sets (and you may win something even in a To Go kit!)
• Every person will also receive an event bag and a small pillow gift.  

NEW TO GO CLASS OPTIONS:

• 16 packets, with directions mailed to your door for $53 (includes $6.80 for shipping) Plus the PDF tutorial by September 30th.  

• or PDF documents of all 16 cards with photos and directions (great for your own use, or to print double sided and take to workshops).  

Please Join Us On:
Sunday, September 18th from 2-5PM

16 Different Cards/gift card holders featuring products from the brand new catalog, plus two full embellishments for only $45!

Register Now! 

Back to school has been crazy and it won't be long before holidays and activities ramp up!  Having 16 projects to kick off your holidays will keep you ahead of the hustle, and let you be spoiled a little bit in the process. 

Your fee will also include 2 full packages of embellishments, you keep all the extras.  Plus, all supplies to complete the 16 different cards using at least 4 different new stamp sets! 

As with MANY stamping events there will also be stamping friends, chocolate, water provided by the hall and door prizes!  (due to the venue restrictions, I cant bring in food).  Don't forget to bring a little extra cash for ordering and adhesive purchases if you need them that day! 

Among the prize list there will be a brand new products and accessories!  Stamps sets and punches & bundles, oh my!  :) This catalog kickoff event is going to be AWESOME!!

You'll have so much fun seeing the NEW catalog stamp sets up close and personal! 

Please bring adhesive and a refill to be safe and a covered bottle of water/coffee to drink. I'll have some snacks.  However, if you dont mind waiting till my team finishes cleaning up, we usually go to the Longhorn Steakhouse for dinner after.  I plan to stay and hang out afterwards if you'd like to have dinner together. 

Last Call for the Mixed Drinks Card Class, Online or In Person

Just a friendly reminder that this class closes Thursday.  I have already sold out of packets once, so i'll be back in the studio today, to get them all prepped.  

Also here's the sale that ends tomorrow and a link to my store to check the items out!  There will be two more sales this month.  

Attend in person this Thursday September 8th OR ~~ Get your packets, pre embossed, pre cut, bows tied, so all you have to do is stamp and assemble!

Check out the NEW option to get the clear mount stamp set with your card kit (retail value 24.41) and shipped to your door for only $30 ~ 

Four Ways to get this class:

In person: at 9 AM or 6:30 PM, Thursday September 8th

Get the class for only $5.50 when you buy the stamp set. 

Get the Kit to Go: Same price $15 or waived with a minimum order.  Just place your qualifying online order on my website, and use host code GQPDD4KV.

I'll mail you the packets and email directions the following week (by September 15th ~ pending availablilty of the stamp set).  Please note** Do Not Choose - No Contact - when you place your order.  So I can see where to ship your packets!  :) I cannot see who is ordering when your online account is set up with no contact.

Online Directions Only:  Receive the printable PDF directions, and video directions by September 15th for all the cards with complete supply and shopping lists for only $10 ~

If you want the pre-cut, embossed, packets to go, it's only $5 more (no brainer!)  **US shipping only on that please.

Note. digital file will also be sent by the 15th also.  These are my in-class directions sheets and contain full measurments and step by step directions. The photos have not been watermarked and the sheets do not have my name on them, so they are demonstrator friendly to reuse them for a class. 

Demonstrators: you may offer the sheets for free with any $50 order.

Complete supply list and shopping list will be part of the directions.

Recommended supplies to assemble these projects as shown with the packets:

Stamps: 141928 Mixed Drinks Photopolymer Stamp Set

Ink Pads:132708 Momento Ink Pad, Tuxedo Black

126949 Real Red Ink Pad 

141897 Wink of Stella Glitter Brush (clear)

Recommended adhesives to have on hand:129026 Fast Fuse, 103683 Glue Dots, 110755 Tombo Liquid Glue

For To Go packet customers all cardstock will be prepunched, precut, scored to make assembly as simple as possible.  I will also pre-tie any bows to make it easy to assemble.

Get more information

Register Now!

I can't make it

Thanks so much for being a part of my stamping world. Sincerely, Selene Kempton