Knitted Sleeve – Love It!

Posted in February 2014, Knitting by Kreative Kymona

Today’s project was inspired by a post I saw on Pinterest. As I said before, I love simple knitting. I posted a sneak peck picture of what I was making and I am so pleased with the results of my knitted sleeve for a coffee cup.

Take a look:

I’m going to give this cup away to one of my book club members who answers my Monday giveaway question correct. I think this sleeve is so cute. It gives the cup personality!

I need more simple knitting, if you know of any please leave me a comment.

Let me know what you think.

22Feb2014

5 Days of Birthday Cards – Day 1

Posted in Birthday Card, February 2014, Non-Stampin' Up! tool by Kreative Kymona

I was looking through my stash of cards and I realized that I was really low on birthday cards so I’m going to have a series of birthday card to showcase. I will make 5 different birthday for this series.

Today’s card is a male’s birthday card. I love the colors and the shapes that are on this card. I’m using a lot of different products on my card that are new in my craft corner.

Take a look:

The horizontal stripes were made with a new die cut from Papertrey Ink called Stripes Horizontal. When I was finished with the front of the card I was wondering what will I add to the inside. And here is what I decided.

Take a look at that. Can you believe I made such a big mistake!!!! I could not believe it. I wasn’t paying attention and stamp the image upside down. How could I??? What was I going to do? At first I decided to just not show the inside but I really want to use this card so what can I do to fix this mistake. Take a look at how I made a come back.

I decided to use what I learned in the Insiders class and brought the front of my card to the inside of the card. All I did was turn the square image 90 degrees for a different look. I just love it!!! The card came out so nice.

My mistake caused me to really pull from my creative hat and it made the card pop.

I hope you enjoy this card as much as I do. Just click on the images below if you want to purchase them.

Supplies Used:

Remember Your Birthday
131347

Coastal Cabana
131297

Baked Brown Sugar
131296

Whisper White CS
100730

Fresh Prints DSP
132996

Stripes Horizontal Cover Plate PTD-0536

Snail Adhesive
104332

Stampin’ Dimensionals
104430

Stampin’ Trimmer
126889

3/16 Inch Corner Punch
119871

20Feb2014

Love Knitting

Posted in February 2014, Knitting by Kreative Kymona

I have a love for simple knitting. I learned a couple years ago and have made tons of scarves and hats. I started making a blanket for my daughter when she was born and I still haven’t finished. She is going to be 8 this year. It wasn’t simple knitting. I look at it everyday. I will finish it soon, I promise.

Today I will give you a sneak peak into what I am working on. The colors are fabulous!

When I’m finished creating my project I will share the whole thing with you. For now can you guess what I’m making? Leave a comment below.

20Feb2014

Workshop Canceled Today

Posted in Uncategorized by Kreative Kymona

I promised to post pictures of my workshop today but I can’t because my workshop was canceled due to room changes at my workplace. It’s rescheduled for next week Friday so stay tune till then.

20Feb2014

Gifts for Workshop Members

Posted in 3-D, February 2014, Sale-A-Bration 2014 by Kreative Kymona

Today is my fourth workshop with my coworkers. We have so much fun. For one hour we get to unwind and relax. The type of work that we do at the hospital can be overwhelming at times. This workshop allows us to regroup and go back to work ready for the rest of the day.

I have four faith members and one new member today. So I decided to give them a small token of my appreciation. I love pencils and they just realized that. So, I made them toppers for their mini pencils!!! I love them! Now, the idea isn’t totally mines. I saw fellow demonstrator Angie Juda demonstrate this and I knew I had to make some for myself. So, thank you Angie! Enough suspense, take a look.

I just love pencils and these toppers really gives them an edge. You should try to make one for yourself. It is very easy.

1. Cut a piece of DSP to 8-1/2 x 3 and fold in half long ways.

2. Use the Fringe scissors to cut the paper starting at the opening side of the paper. Leave about 1/4″ at the top of the paper uncut. That should be at the fold.

3. Add sticky strip to the 1/4″ piece that isn’t cut. That should be at the fold.

4. Take the backing of the stick strip off and align the top of the pencil, the silver top of the pencil to the edge of the paper, and roll the pencil on the sticky strip to form the topper.

5. Then you want to add Washi tape to cover up the edges. Push the excess Washi tape into the hole between the paper and the pencil to create a finished look.

6. To finish it off, use your hands to separate the fringes to create a nice full look.

See nice and easy! If you need photos to help guide you please let me know. I will provide that for you.

I hope you enjoy making them as much as I enjoyed making them.

Tune in later for pictures from my workshop later.

Supplies use:

1. Sweet Sorbet DSP which is in the Sale-A-Bration catalog. If you spend, $50 in my online store you can get that set of paper for free.

2. Washi Tape from my local craft store.

3. Staples has the 28 pack of pencils that contain the black pencils as well. I believe that’s an in store item only.

Fringe Scissors
133325

Sticky Strip
104294

Staples Zebra #2 Mechanical Pencils

Enjoy!

12Feb2014

Washi Tape Box

Posted in 3-D, February 2014, Non-Stampin' Up! tool by Kreative Kymona

Hello, I’m here again with another project for you. I can’t believe it, I’ve been on a roll with my posting. I’m so happy about that. I really have been putting some time aside each day dedicated to blogging and that has helped me stay on track.

Today’s box was made with a non-Stampin’ Up! tool, We R Memory Keepers Gift Bag Tool. I couldn’t help myself. I must say it took me five tries to get it right, but I finally got it. It turned out beautifully to me. Take a look.

What do you think? Leave a comment letting me know.

Supplies used:

Crumb Cake
120953

White Baker’s Twine
124262

Jet Black Stazon Pad
101406

Love You to the Moon
133143

Coastal Cabana
131175

Sticky Strip
104294

Stampin’ Dimensionals
104430

Retro Fresh This and That Washi Tape 133001

Stampin’ Trimmer
126889

11Feb2014

Love Card Box with Hearts

Posted in 3-D, Blog Challenge, February 2014, Valentine's Day 2014 by Kreative Kymona

Today’s card was made for Simon Says Stamp blog challenge that’s all about “HEARTS”!

This week’s challenge is HAVE A HEART! Just have a heart somewhere on your creation. Take a look at my card.

I love this card because its not like a typical card you would send someone. Its clean and simple! No stamping required. The recipient would be super surprised. I used Stampin’ Up! Real Red and Whisper White Cardstock, Hearts Collection Framelits Dies, Rhinestones and Big Shot Die Thinlits Expressions (retired).

Supplies used:

Real Red CS
102482

Whisper White CS
100730

Hearts Collection Framelits Dies 125599

Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents 119246

Small Heart Punch
117193

Snail Adhesive
104332

Let me know what you think.

11Feb2014

Looking for Springtime

Posted in February 2014, Swap by Kreative Kymona

Today’s card is a generic springtime card for a swap that I’m apart of. I tried to keep it really simple with pastel colors that remind me of spring. The flower on the front was created with 1-1/4 scallop punch. I just cut every other scallop to create the heart shape flower.

Take a look:

I had to make six of them for this swap. I hope the ladies that receive them will love them.

Supplies used:

Simply Celebrate
133221

Whisper White CS
100730

Gorgeous Grunge
130514

Pool Party
122924

So Saffron
105118

Pool Party Classic Ink
126982

So Saffron Classic Ink
126957

Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents 119246

1-1/4″ Scallop Circle
Punch 127811

Punch Pack
118309

Stampin’ Trimmer
126889

Let me know what you think.

4Feb2014

Old and New: Oh Happy Day Box

Posted in 3-D, February 2014, Retired by Kreative Kymona

Today’s gift boxes are for two members of my reading club at work. They answered a couple of questions correctly and was the first to respond so they get these beautiful boxes. Today’s gift box was inspired by Angie Juda’s box. My version of the box was made with some retired DSP, ribbon and inks. The greeting was made with Stampin’ Up’s new Starburts Sayings and Starburst Framelits Dies.

The boxes are filled with Dove Milk Chocolates! I hope they like them.

What do you think?

30Jan2014

Stencil Class Day 4

Posted in January 2014, Occasions 2014, Online Class Homework by Kreative Kymona

Today is the last day to my online stencil card class. Today’s assignment was to use any of the techniques we learn and create a card. I choose to use the free stencil that was given to us. I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut out the stencil. Then I use sponge daubers to apply the ink for each of the flowers. Tell me what you think?