Retired Stamps Updated!

Take a look at my Retired Stamps Page.  I have added more and reduced the prices!

Just send me an email stampinbythebay@gmail.com with your Zip Code and the stamps you would like.  I will figure up the cheapest shipping cost and send you a paypal invoice.

Let me know if you have any questions.
Karen

Local Customers - Scrapbooking/Craft Yardsale

I just want to let my local customers know that I will be at the Scrapbooking/Craft Fall Yardsale located in LaPlata, MD (information below).   While I have taken a step back from Stampin Up and my card classes, I decided to spend some time cleaning out my craft room.  I will have some retired stamps, bundles and other crafting supplies at deep discount.  If you have time this Sunday, you should swing by and take a look.  You may find something to add to your crafting supplies.  

SCRAPBOOKING/CRAFT

FALL YARDSALE!

Sunday, October  23, 2016

9AM-1PM

LaPlata, MD,  Firehouse

911 Washington Avenue

$3.00 Admission

Join us for a fun morning!  Bring a friend, and bring a bag to take your new supplies home.

No push carts, baby strollers, etc. allowed on sales floor.

Much Appreciated

Kraft Paper, Dapper Denim, Craft White Ink

Kraft Paper, Elegant Eggplant Ink

The other day when I sat down to film a video of the previous Helping Me Grow Card, I really enjoyed watercoloring the image so much that I was inspired to create these cards.  I am in love white embossed flowers on the Kraft paper and I Love it with this stamp set.  I decided to make these into thank you cards but these could be used for birthday, get well, thinking of you, etc.  I am not sure why I grabbed the purples - Elegant Eggplant and Wisteria Wonder because purple is not my favorite but I love the contrast.   I may sit back down and play with some more colors and this technique but I had to share these.

Kraft Paper, Wisteria Wonder & White Craft Ink

I did try the White Embossed image on the Shimmer Paper but I think my favorite is on the Kraft Paper but I do like the softness of the white outlined flower on white cardstock.

Shimmer White Cardstock, Island Indigo Ink

Thanks for stopping by and letting me know what you think!

Karen

Bonus Days Starts Today!

Did you get everything you want from the new annual catalog yet? Since it only came out a month ago, you probably still have some items on your wish list, and we have some great news for you! For every $50 you spend in between July 7 and July 31 (before shipping and tax), you’ll get a $5 Bonus Days coupon that you can use August 2–31. This is a great opportunity to shop from your wish list, whether you buy your favorite products now or later in August with your coupons!

DETAILS:

• Promotion Period: July 7–31, 2016
• Redemption Period: August 2–31, 2016
• An email address is required to participate in this promotion;  Bonus Days coupon codes can only be delivered via email.
• It is strongly recommended that participants both save emails containing their Bonus Days coupon codes AND write down the coupon codes in a safe place. Codes cannot be resent if the email is lost, and lost codes cannot be recovered.
• Bonus Days coupon codes can be redeemed for any product, excluding Starter Kits and Paper Pumpkin subscriptions. New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes can be redeemed.

Detailed Floral Thinlits and In-Colors

I have been wanting to play with the Detailed Floral Thinlits since I got them but just had the time to make a few cards.  I love this framelit, it makes such a beautiful easy card.  I know I have not done anything differently than what I have seen but I added a few touches.

• After I cut out the Detailed Floral with the Very Vanilla Paper I colored the cutout with the Wink of Stellar - Clear pen to make sure it sparkled.  

• I also used the Foam Strips (I had to cut a few very small to pop it up off the front).  

• The window sheet insert for the front card flap.  

I had to used some of my favorite colors - Dapper Denim, Emerald Envy, Sweet Sugarplum, and Mint Macaron.  I used the Very Vanilla because I wanted to use the New - Very Vanilla 1/2" Lace Trim.

Thanks for stopping by and letting me know what you think!
Karen

Product List

Window Sheets Base Material

[114323]

$5.00

Floral Phrases Clear-Mount Bundle

[142355]

$42.25

Foam Adhesive Strips

[141825]

$8.00

Ink

• Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad [141395] $6.50
• Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad [141394] $6.50
• Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Pad [141396] $6.50
• Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [138326] $6.50

Card Stock

• Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141418] $8.00
• Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141414] $8.00
• Emerald Envy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141415] $8.00
• Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337] $8.00

Ribbon & Trim

• Very Vanilla 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Lace Trim [141672] $7.00

Accessory

• Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247] $5.00

Undersea Gel Card

This is the card I wanted to make as soon as I saw this stamp set in the new catalog.   I saw the underwater card using gel years ago and thought it was cool but of course never made one.  When I was at our local store I saw this off brand hair gel that had a blue hue and I thought it was prefect for this card.  

Whoever gets this card, I am sure won't stop touching the water part, it is pretty cool.  I am not sure how it will mail but maybe I will have to test it.  

Thanks for stopping by and letting me know what you think!

Karen    

Crumb Cake

Dapper Denim

Calypso Coral

Mint Macaron

Soft Sky

These are the bags I used Cousin Bagettes Heavy Duty Reclosable Bags, 175/Pkg, Clear 3-Inch by 5-Inch - http://amzn.to/2amrUnr  

Product List 

Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141614]

$21.00

Seaside Shore Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[141625]

$21.00

Hardwood Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[133035]

$15.00

Ink

• Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975] $6.50
• Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [126983] $6.50
• Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad [141394] $6.50
• Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [138326] $6.50

Card Stock

• Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $8.00
• By The Shore Designer Series Paper [141640] $11.00
• Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122925] $8.00
• Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00

Punch

• Banner Punch [133519] $13.00
• 2-1/2" Circle Punch [120906] $18.00

Ribbon & Trim

• Dapper Denim 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon [141424] $8.00

Big Shot

• Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $35.00

Seaside Shaker Card

Here's a few shaker cards I made a couple of weeks ago using the new Laying Square Framelits, Seaside Stamp Set and the By the Shore DSP.  My grandmother passed away on June 3rd, she was on my mind when I made these cards.  I always think of the beach, fabric and Chocolate Ice Cream when I think of her.  Whenever we visited her in the summer it was always the beach, the fabric store and eating all the Chocolate Ice Cream we wanted (I think she believe that was the only kind to eat and well I do agree).  Love you Grandma!  

I used my Fringe Scissors and a scrap of Crumb Cake and added a little gold glitter for the shaker part.  

The fish were cut out using my Scan and Cut.   

Thanks for stopping by and letting me know what you think!

Karen

Product List

Window Sheets Base Material

[114323]

$5.00

Foam Adhesive Strips

[141825]

$8.00

Seaside Shore Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[141625]

$21.00

Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141614]

$21.00

Ink

• Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad [141394] $6.50
• Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [126983] $6.50
• Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [138326] $6.50
• Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [131181] $6.50

Card Stock

• Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $8.00
• By The Shore Designer Series Paper [141640] $11.00
• Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00
• Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337] $8.00
• Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131203] $8.00
• Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122925] $8.00

Tools & Adhesive

• Fringe Scissors [133325] $10.00

Punch

• 1-3/4" Circle Punch [119850] $18.00

Ribbon & Trim

• Dapper Denim 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon [141424] $8.00
• Mint Macaron 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Linen Ribbon [141656] $7.00
• Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Natural Trim [141484] $7.00

Accessory

• Gold Stampin' Glitter [133457] $4.00

Big Shot

• Layering Squares Framelits Dies [141708] $35.00

Seaside Shaker Card

Here's a few shaker cards I made a couple of weeks ago using the new Laying Square Framelits, Seaside Stamp Set and the By the Shore DSP.  My grandmother passed away on June 3rd, she was on my mind when I made these cards.  I always think of the beach, fabric and Chocolate Ice Cream when I think of her.  Whenever we visited her in the summer it was always the beach, the fabric store and eating all the Chocolate Ice Cream we wanted (I think she believe that was the only kind to eat and well I do agree).  Love you Grandma!  

I used my Fringe Scissors and a scrap of Crumb Cake and added a little gold glitter for the shaker part.  

The fish were cut out using my Scan and Cut.   

Thanks for stopping by and letting me know what you think!

Karen

Product List

Window Sheets Base Material

[114323]

$5.00

Foam Adhesive Strips

[141825]

$8.00

Seaside Shore Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[141625]

$21.00

Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141614]

$21.00

Ink

• Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad [141394] $6.50
• Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [126983] $6.50
• Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [138326] $6.50
• Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [131181] $6.50

Card Stock

• Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $8.00
• By The Shore Designer Series Paper [141640] $11.00
• Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00
• Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337] $8.00
• Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131203] $8.00
• Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122925] $8.00

Tools & Adhesive

• Fringe Scissors [133325] $10.00

Punch

• 1-3/4" Circle Punch [119850] $18.00

Ribbon & Trim

• Dapper Denim 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon [141424] $8.00
• Mint Macaron 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Linen Ribbon [141656] $7.00
• Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Natural Trim [141484] $7.00

Accessory

• Gold Stampin' Glitter [133457] $4.00

Big Shot

• Layering Squares Framelits Dies [141708] $35.00

Kraft & Glassine Bag Gift Card Holder

Here's some Gift Card Holders I made using the Kraft Tag a Bag Gift Bags #138315 and the Glassine Gift Bags #141700 (page 176).  I also used the New By The Shore Designer Series Paper #141640 and Seaside Shore Stamp Set #141625.  I LOVE the colors in this Designer Series Paper.  I had to make a few end of the year gifts for teachers and bus drivers.  I also needed one for a birthday, these are so easy to make and love that they fit inside a envelope.  I made a lot of these at Christmas time and got the idea from Patty Bennett. -http://www.pattystamps.com/pattys_stamping_spot/2015/09/kraft-paper-bag-gift-card-holder-founders-circle-swap-by-patty-bennett.html

Thanks for stopping by and letting me know what you think!

Karen

Helping me grow and New Incolors

Dapper Denim, So Saffron Pear Pizzazz and Crumb Cake

I was very happy to see that the Helping Me Grow stamp set made it into the New Annual Catalog.  It was a set I purchased with my goodies from the occasional catalog but was not able to play.  I thought it was a fun set to play with the new in-colors.  I made these cards more than a month ago, it just took me awhile to upload them, sorry about that.  

My favorite new in color is the Dapper Denim, Sugar Plum and Emerald Envy (which I did not play with).  I was very excited about the Peekaboo Peach and Flirty Flamingo but they are brighter than I would like but I am sure they will grow on me.  

I tried a new technique with water coloring these cards.  I used my re-inkers and Whisper White Shimmer Paper.  I have been reading about it lately but really wanted to try it.  I highly recommend you heat emboss the flower image before you watercolor.  I think it works a lot easier.  The only card I heat emboss was Sugar Plum Card and it was a lot easier to watercolor and really made the colors pop.  

I also took scissor to my Flower Image and separated the flowers to make it easier to create this card.    

Peekaboo Peach, Soft Sky, Pear Pizzazz and Early Espresso

Sweet Sugarplum, So Saffron, Old Olive,and Crumb Cake

Flirty Flamingo, So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz and Sahara Sand

Thanks for stopping by and letting me know what you think!

Karen

Product List

Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set

[141614]

$21.00

Hardwood Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[133035]

$15.00

Helping Me Grow Photopolymer Stamp Set

[140764]

$26.00

Ink

• Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [141400] $3.25
• Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad [141395] $6.50
• Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [131160] $3.25
• So Saffron Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [105225] $3.25
• Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975] $6.50

Card Stock

• Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141418] $8.00
• Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953] $8.00
• Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101910] $8.00

Tools & Adhesive

• Aqua Painters [103954] $17.00
• Heat Tool [129053] $30.00

Punch

• Duet Banner Punch [141483] $18.00

Ribbon & Trim

• Sweet Sugarplum 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon [141428] $8.00

Accessory

• Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder [109130] $5.00

Retired List 2016

It is that time of year again, when we say goodbye to some great products.

You can view the PDF Here.

If you wish to view them in the Online Store you can here.  

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks,
Karen

Field of Flowers

I know, I am a little late in the game playing with the SAB Field of Flowers Stamp Set but I wanted to make a few cards with this set before I pack it away.  I know you can't get this set anymore but this card is for my customers that have the set and want some samples.  When I was done with this card, I had to giggle because I started out wanting to make a simple one layer card.  Well one layer led to another layer and before you knew it I had these cards. 

I started with a layer of Sahara Sand Paper and stamped the flowers images using the Versa Mark Ink and heat set with White Embossing Powder.  I used my Stampin Write Markers (Wisteria Wonder, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, and So Saffron to color the flowers.    I used the Curvy Corner Trio Punch to round the edges of the Sahara Sand piece of paper. 

The 1st card uses Soft Sky Ribbon and Layer of Soft Sky Cardstock.  The 2nd card uses the Blushing Bride Ribbon and Layer of Blushing Bride Cardstock.  I like the softness of this card with the Soft Subtles, White Embossing and Sahara Sand Cardstock.   

Thanks for stopping by and letting me know what you think. 

Thanks,

Karen

Stand Up White Christmas Card Video

I made a video for this card for a card class I had in February.  I thought since it has been my most viewed post, I would make this card available to everyone.  

The video can be viewed https://youtu.be/blvB9Dl15CY

If you have any question please, let me know.  

Thanks,

Karen

Serene Silhouette Sympathy Card

I wanted to make a Non Gender Sympathy Card so I pulled out the Serene Silhouettes stamp set for some help. I could not resit using the Hardwood Stamp Set for the background and the Timeless Textures Stamp Set for the water and grass area.  

Thanks for stopping by and letting me know what you think!
Karen

Going Global Father's Day Cards

Here are two Father's Day/Masculine cards I made using the Going Places DSP, Going Global Stamp Set and Timeless Textures Stamp Set.  The ribbon is some retired ribbon but is was the right color and size.  

Thanks for stopping by and letting me know what you think!

Karen