Xtool F1 Engraved Jewelry

It’s been a while since I have shared anything that I’ve created. Carlos (my husband Steve) had knee replacement April 8th then we ended up in the hospital April 16th as he had went into A-fib. He is doing better now. So anyway…

Last Sunday my granddaughter came over so I could help her with her taxes and she asked if I had anything she could make for her friend. So she did make a keychain bracelet from those big wooden beads and then she picked out a metal necklace for herself and one for her friend that she wanted engraved with my Xtool F1. If anyone is interest in any Xtool products, I do have a referral link xtool.pxf.io/LXdMa3. 

I asked my granddaughter if she wanted me to engrave hers first or her friends since I hadn’t used my F1 in a while and I was afraid I might mess it up. So she responded “do my friends first” lol. Well her friends came out perfect, Hydi’s however, I did not get the name placed perfectly. The engrave itself looks great, just the placement was off. But i thought I would share both of them with you anyway. Just as a reminder that we all mess up sometimes. 

Personalized Wind Chimes

Acrylic Wind Chimes

A few years ago, lots of people in the crafting world were on a wind chime trend. I also decided to give them a go and I bought several sets of chimes. The problem was I didn't like the way the chimes would hang. Most people were hanging them with fishing line and I just didn't care for that. The other issue was most people were buying metal shapes and I wanted to be able to cut my own shapes with my laser. But if I used a material called sublimation mdf there was the issue of it maybe not holding up in the weather and even if I used sublimation acrylic it might fade very quickly in the sunlight. So I just kind of gave up on them.

Fast forward a bit and last year I was at a laser conference and found a spray that I could use on the acrylic (which will hold up to the weather) that will keep the sublimated image from fading. Of course all items will fade in sunlight over time, but this spray should keep it from fading too quickly. So I decided to give the wind chimes another shot. I also found while I was reorganizing my stamp room some string (for lack of a better word) that was supposed to work well with wind chimes. So here is my first prototype! 

As soon as we get some decent weather I will spray this wind chime with the UV protectant and hang it out on my front porch. I really love the look of sublimation acrylic and if the sun ever comes back out I will take a picture with the sun shining through it so you can see just how pretty it is. These pictures just don't do it justice. Hopefully soon we will be offering personalized wind chimes in whatever shape you like. Wouldn't that make a cool gift?

 

Well It’s Been A While

Over 8 years since I posted last. I was never any good at posting on a regular basis, but 8 years, well I sincerely doubt anyone is still checking my blog to see if I have posted anything new, lol, so this post is really just for me. When last I was blogging, they were just getting to where you could make a blog post on your iPad. I’m sitting here now doing this post on my phone. So much has changed in the last eight years. First of all, I’m no longer a Stampin’ Up demonstrator. I gave that up in the fall of 2022 when I found out I had cancer. 

I do still love to craft but have branched out into so many more things. I do a lot of laser projects now along with sublimation and white toner printer, and 3d printer projects. I have a 2 story she shed that I do most of my crafting in now, although I still have a stamp room in the house. I haven’t done much stamping in the last several years but I do miss it and hope to dust off my supplies soon and get back to cardmaking. One of my latest items I created was this Crochet cabinet and yarn spinner for my friend Kathy.  This was done on my 3d printer. 

 

Just for the fun of it....

For the first time in a very long time, I stamped just for the fun of it today.  Here is one of the seven cards I made today.  Love the Timeless Texture Stampin' Up set.  It's a very versatile set.  I also tried a new color combo today - Perfect Plum, Blushing Bride with just a tad bit of Crumb Cake.  And the Blushing Bride Glitter Paper is awesome.  Very pretty and sparkly in real life.

I know it has been a very, very long time since I posted, so if anyone is still out there -

Thanks for looking,
Kim

My New Favorite Stamp Set

I love this new Stampin' Up set "Sheltering Tree" it's a very versatile stamp set.

Let's Try This Again...

I've considered just deleting my blog because as you can tell I'm not very good at blogging consistently, but I decided to give it one more try. Besides GoDaddy already automatically renewed my domain name so I thought I might as well.

So here is one of my latest card creations. I love the Holiday Catalog and I used two of my favorite sets on this card.

Another reason I haven't posted here for a long time is because I usually post on my Facebook page instead. I've been really busy making personalized and custom order shirts lately, and I thought I would share one of those with you also.



I made this one to wear to the Unite and Excite event in Terre Haute. I can't wait, maybe I will meet some of you there.

Thanks for stopping by my very neglected blog,

Kim Jenkins
Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator
www.Facebook.com/KimsCrafts

STAMPIN' UP RETIREMENT LISTS AND FREE SHIPPING

Here are this years Stampin' Up retirement lists. Don't forget you can get free shipping April 21-25. And this year both stamp sets and accessories are only WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

RETIRING STAMPS
RETIRING ACCESSORIES

REMEMBER...You get free shipping April 21-25.

Thanks for stopping by and happy shopping!
Kim Jenkins
www.facebook.com\KimsCrafts

FEBRUARY STAMPIN' UP PUNCH ART CLASS

Here are the cards that we made at my first Stampin' Up Punch Art Class. In addition to these cards, each person made a 6x6 Instruction Sheet for each punch art.








Even if you missed the first class, it's not too late to participate in this fun class. I will be offering this Punch Art Class the second Tuesday of each month at 1:30pm and again at 6:00pm. The cost of the class will be $15, the class fee will be waived with a $40 order. You can also get your class ½ off just by bringing a friend. Yep, anytime you bring a friend of yours that has not attended one of my stamping events (or at least not in the last year, my memory doesn’t go back much further than that), you get your class fee for $7.50.

If you plan to attend, just let me know by Sunday, March 9th.

Thanks for looking,
Kim

SCALLOP TAG TOPPER CLASS

 This is my latest class on the schedule.  We will be making the three projects shown, plus two more projects for a total of 5 projects and the class fee includes the Scallop Tag Topper punch.  All this for $32.  The cost of the punch itself is $27.08 with tax and shipping. So you are getting the class for just under $5!  That’s a deal.

 

The class will be held at my house and you have two opportunities to take the class.  I will be offering a session on Thursday, February 27 at 6:30 and a second session on Saturday, March 1 at 1:30.

 

If you would like to attend you MUST let me know by February 18^th as I will need to order the punches and I need to allow time for them to get here.  There are no cancellations for this class after I order the punches.  If you can’t attend,  you will still receive the punch and a packet of materials to complete the projects (written instructions are not included in this class), or you can find someone to take your spot.

Don’t forget YOU MUST REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 18^TH TO ATTEND THIS CLASS.

 

And just a reminder, we have completed our first session of my new Punch Art Class.  The next class will be held on Tuesday, March 11 at 1:30pm and again at 6:00pm.  If you would like to attend please let me know and which session you would like.  I will be posting the cards we made on my blog later so be sure and check those out. I won’t be posting instructions for the punch art or sharing the instruction sheets as those are for the class attendees alone. 

 

I hope to see you at one of my upcoming events,

Kim Jenkins

PUNCH ART CLASS STARTS FEBRUARY 11TH

Register Now to get a Personalized Scrapbook Free

I’m starting a brand new punch art class that is going to be a ton of fun.  This class will meet on the second Tuesday of each month.  I will have two sessions, one at 1:30pm and one at 6:30pm.  The cost of the class will be $15, the class fee will be waived with a $40 order. You can also get your class ½ off just by bringing a friend.  Yep, anytime you bring a friend of yours that has not attended one of my stamping events  (or at least not in the last year, my memory doesn’t go back much further than that), you get your class fee for $7.50.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So what does the class include?  First, you will get a free 6x6 scrapbook (while supplies last).  If you register and pay for the first  class by February 8, I will personalize your scrapbook for free.  At each session we will make 2-3 punch art instruction pages and a completed project. These projects will include not only cards, but scrapbook pages and  3-D projects. In the class we will be using current and retired punches and dies.  You will need to bring a snail adhesive to class, all other adhesive will be provided.

 

 

So remember to get your free personalized scrapbook, register and send payment by February 8.  Be sure to let me know which session you wish to attend.

 

Hope to see you at class,

Kim Jenkins

 

SALE-A-BRATION AND A VIEWMASTER CARD

Time to Sale-A-Brate!

Earn FREE, exclusive products during Sale-A-Bration, our annual sales event with perks for shopping, hosting a party, or joining Stampin’ Up! You can take advantage of all Sale-A-Bration has to offer from January 28−March 31.

Make sure you don’t miss out on your FREE gift with each $50 US/$60 CAN purchase! We’ve made it easier than ever to get your free gift; just order one of our Sale-A-Bration bundles (US/CA) and then pick your exclusive gift!

 

 

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VIEWMASTER CARD

 

 

And now on to my viewmaster card.  How cool is this!  Check out the different images in the window. These were my grandsons birthday cards this month.

Thanks for looking,
Kim