Stampin' Up Demonstrator Kristy Scraps

Stampin' Up is having a massive sale RIGHT NOW!  For the next few hours, you can get a variety of stamp sets for 20% off!  WOW...there are some good ones there!  In addition to this, there are a bunch of cool stuff on sale 10-50% off through November 26, 2017.  And, on Cyber Monday, there will be an additional sale (we don't know what will be on that yet).  But, if you have crafty people on your gift list, you might want to jump on some of these cool items right now!  Here's the link to my ONLINE STORE .  Or, check out Kristy Scraps on Facebook--I'm going to try to post a quick video on how to order online if you need help getting started.  Whether you are looking for crafty deals for yourself or have someone on your list to shop for, check out these deals today!  Please use the Host Code B2JRZDDT when ordering online--as a token of my thanks, I will send you a free card kit!  For my local card class attendees, if you spend $25 or more online before our class next Tuesd

Here is my second share of a Treat Bag, well, really this is a Treat Box!  These little Pizza Boxes are PERFECT for some candy, a gift card, a sweet homemade cookie or fudge, or what my boys would like...CASH!  The inside of the box is lined, so home baked goods would be safe to include.  They are also just the right size for a sweet set of 3x3 cards. Here is the video from Facebook Live , where I share some of the details about how to make the treat box as well as information about Paper Shares and specials Stampin' UP is running right now. Here is a link the the MINI PIZZA BOXES.   If ordering before October 25, 2017, be sure to use the Host Code  GC673KWC  to receive a Free Card Kit from me.  This item is on back order until October 9th, which means as soon as it is back in stock, people are going to be scooping them up! There are also some REALLY great specials going on right now!  In honor of World Card Making Day, Stampin' Up has some awesome specials including s

I love making Treat Bags!  I am a high school science teacher, and during each holiday season, I love to give Treat Bags to my student helpers in my classroom, all of my children's teachers, and my teaching team. Here's an easy way to add a topper to a bag, add a special treat, and you instantly have a sweet treat to bless someone with!  Check out the instructions on my Facebook Live Video post at Kristy Scraps. Here is a link where you can purchase the product to make your own treat bags!   For this project, I used the 3 x 6 Gussetted Cello Bags.  If ordering before October 25, 2017, be sure to use the Host Code  GC673KWC  to receive a Free Card Kit from me. Check out my Facebook Live Videos over the next couple of weeks for some more Treat Bag Ideas!  You can find me on Facebook at Kristy Scraps.  Also, if you are local and would like to Host a Party, let me know and we can definitely include Treat Bags at your event!

I love giving packs of cards as gifts, and I couldn't resist making a set for my Sisters Baby Shower.  Since there was a woodsy, hunting, camo theme and the baby's middle name will be Forrest, I had this card in mind.  Here are some details: Making a card set is easy to do using Stampin' Up Note Cards & Envelopes.  You get a set of 20 cards and envelopes for only $6.00 and they are very high quality.  Grab a set today and whip up a gift of cards!  Here's a list of all the product I used and a link to my online shop if you'd like to order any of it!  Remember, all online orders in September using the hostess code EVCVMX26 will receive a FREE card kit from me!   Click here to go to my ONLINE STORE! PAPER: 131527 Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes 131203 Soft Sky Cardstock 144177 Wood Textures 6x6 Designer Series Paper 144155 Coffee Break Designer Series Paper 120953 Crumb Cake Cardstock 100730 Whisper White Cardstock STAMPS: 144344 A Little Wil

It is SO HOT!  The forecast here in Northern California is 109-111 today and tomorrow!  YIKES!  The news is reporting right now that the power grid is overtaxed and to expect power issues.  OH NO!  My suggestion for all of you that can't handle this heat, is to just pretend that it is fall .  :)  Yes, I think Starbucks is announcing their release of Fall 2017 arrival date of Pumpkin Spice Lattes today, but more importantly, I am excited to share the Fall and Winter Stampin' Up Catalog with you!  I can't wait to share some projects that focus on the beauty of fall and the coolness of winter.  Here's a preview of some projects I'm excited to work on first.  Can you see why? Need a catalog?  Let me know and I will get one to you!  Or, check out the pdf online .  It is filled with a range of creative styles for projects for Fall, Halloween, Winter and Christmas. I am so excited to share my upcoming projects with you!  Hope to see my local friends at my

What is that quote about best intentions?  Well, I had the best intentions when I made these cards for all of my friends who attended my first card class!  But as I transitioned back to school, I NEVER SENT THEM!  Does that ever happen to you?  Well, the good news is that if they come again, they'll get two cards in the mail this month!  :) I hope you can join me at Round Table in Folsom for Kristy's Card Class on Tuesday, August 22nd, 5:30-8:30.  I'm looking forward to crafting with you!

Today Stampin' Up is having a FLASH SALE for Paper Pumpkin Kits.  What is Paper Pumpkin?  It is a monthly craft kit that is sent directly to your mailbox.  Sometimes it is a card kit, sometimes a treat bag or box, and sometimes a home decor project.  It always includes a mini-stamp set, ink, the project kit, and full instructions.  If you are a crafter wanting to try it out, or have a crafty family member or friend that you shop for, sign up TODAY for the special $5 deal.  You can cancel your subscription as soon as you receive your shipment...or decide that getting mail the old fashioned way is AWESOME and stick with it.  Let me know ASAP if you have any questions! https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=2159079

If you know me, you know my favorite items in the new Stampin' Up catalog are in the Coffee Break Suite --click the link to check them out.  As soon as I saw the sketch for the Global Design Project #090, I knew I wanted to make a Coffee Cafe Spinner Card.  I remembered seeing a video on YouTube from Wendy Cranford in the past, and searching "Wendy Cranford Spinner Card" brought up her tutorial she featured during Halloween.  I encourage you to check it out and make a spinner card for yourself! Here are some photos of my process.  If you'd like to purchase the product to create these spinner cards for yourself, check out my online store .  If you are local and would like to schedule a class, contact me and let's set up a crafty adventure for you and your family or friends! First use the framelits to cut the adorable coffee cups out of the Coffee Break Designer Series Paper. Then prep the die cuts by adding a lot of sticky adhesive to the back of the cups.

I had a birthday card to make for a special friend, and I just loved the sentiment "Have a Magical Birthday."  In fact, I've got more ideas for that sentiment later--you'll have to keep following my blog to see them!  I also wanted to feature the new Stampin' Up In-Colors for 2017-2019, so I decided to stamp the mermaid onto watercolor paper and then use the inks and aqua painter to create an ombre effect on her hair and tail.  I added Wink of Stella to her tail to make it shimmer--oh how I wish you could see it in person! Here are the colors I used:  On the first version, I featured the colors Powder Pink, Berry Burst, and Fresh Fig.  I had an ink boo-boo, so used some sequins to it cover up.  I just love the way the Lemon Lime Twist and Tranquil Tide blend in this version.  I also added the color Island Indigo to balance out the green-blue color scheme (plus, she's a mermaid, so using Island Indigo wass required). If you are local and would like to

It's never easy saying goodbye to my students at the end of the school year.  And, as a teacher there is always more to do no matter how much you plan in advance to cross things off your to-do list.  But, I love to take the time to make handmade cards for all of my graduating Seniors, Teacher's Assistants, and my boys' teachers.  Here's a collage of the end-of-the year projects I've made. Although some of the Stampin' Up product in the photos is retired, there are a lot of awesome goodies in the new catalog.  If you'd like me to mail you a new catalog, send me an email.  Or you can view the catalog and shop with me online 24/7! As we transition to summer, I will be working hard to update my blog on a regular basis.  I hope you'll check back with me and explore your creativity this summer! If you LOVE Stampin' Up products and are ready to join my team, click here now!

I love using a sketch to get my creative juices flowing.  Using pattern papers and cardstock is like a painter using a palette.  A good sketch can be an inspiration to seeing a new combination that you otherwise wouldn't have thought of.  This is my first time participating in the Global Design Project. This week the sketch challenge is #GDP082--I had just finished my Disney Freak scrapbook layout when I saw the sketch and knew I wanted to make a Disney themed card. Adventure definitely awaits if you are planning a Disney trip.  I am a high school teacher, and this will be our second year of taking our Seniors to Disneyland Grad Night--it's a long bus ride, and staying up all night can be a challenge when you've left your teen years long ago, but it is a super fun trip and the memories are worth the exhaustion!  I will be using this card as a template to share with the rest of the staff on the upcoming trip! Here are some supplies you'll need if you'd like to m

I love all things Disney...movies, cartoons, Disneyland!  As a scrapbooker, sometimes I just like to create layouts when I feel inspired, even without pictures.  I always know I'll be able to use Disney layouts sometime in the future!  I recently drove by Disneyland on the way home from San Diego, and along with the announcement that an upcoming 2018 Stampin' Up event will be in Orlando, I've definitely got Disney on my mind!  Add to that, I'm somewhat of a crafty hoarder...well, isn't that how "scrap" booking started?  When I had a pile of these leftover cut-outs of silver glimmer paper, I just could not even think about throwing them away!!  I instantly saw them as panels on a layout, and with Disney on my mind, I had to make a Disney layout!  SO CUTE!  I can't wait to fill this layout up with photos! I even added a Hidden Mickey there at the bottom!  Well, it looks more like a water molecule, but if you know anything about me, you know

I recently returned from Stampin' Up's OnStage Event in San Diego.  One of the fun parts was participating in Swaps.  I made 25 cards and then traded with other Demonstrators for their creations.  Now, I have a collection of designs and products to inspire me!  If you haven't participated in a swap yet, I encourage you to do it!  Here are the items I used in my design: Suite Sentiments Stamp Set Black Memento Ink Pad Silver Glimmer Paper Bitty Butterfly Punch 1/8" Silver Ribbon Rhinestone Basic Jewels Whisper White Cardstock Basic Black Cardstock Tempting Turquoise Cardstock Tempting Turquoise Ink Pad Pop of Pink Designer Series Paper Fast Fuse Dimensionals Stitched Framelits Big Shot To purchase Stampin' Up product, follow the link: Kristy's Stampin' Up Store Or, to participate in an upcoming Swap, consider joining my team!  Message me for details! I just LOVE this sentiment, and I really am hoping that your day is perfect!