Jenkins Journal

New Clear Mount Option

2009-12-26T09:00:00.000-06:00

Many people have been asking for an unmounted option for their Stampin' Up stamps. And Stampin' Up has listened. You are still getting the same quality rubber stamp, but now you can order them with wood blocks or unmounted.

Here are some of the features:

■Nine different sizes of clear blocks available individually or as a discounted bundle.
■Blocks have ergonomic grooves on all four sides for easy grip and traditional wood-mount feel.
■Stamps and blocks are durable and easy to clean with your Stampin' Scrub and Stampin' Mist.
■Optional image labels on stamp backs let you decide if you want to see the image through the block or not.
■Tight die-cutting for easy image positioning.
■Large clear blocks can be used to create collages or spell words with alphabet sets.
■Stamps store easily in standard, DVD-type cases with artwork on front and spine, making organization easy.

This new option will be available starting January 5th in the new Occasions Mini. This is just one of the many great new products available in the mini.

Merry Christmas

2009-12-25T22:56:00.002-06:00

I imagine by now most of you have had or are wrapping up your Christmas Festivities. I hope you all have had a wonderful and relaxing time with family and friends. And I hope that the new year is full of many blessings for each and everyone of you.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Kim

Christmas Cards - finally

2009-12-21T21:26:00.003-06:00

I finally got around today to making my Christmas cards. I had to keep them really simple. I cased these cards from HERE. The only thing I did differently was to add Dazzling Diamonds.

Now I just need to take them to the post office, finish wrapping gifts, go grocery shopping, start baking for Christmas.......and the list goes on.

Thanks for looking,

Kim

Blog still wonky...

2009-12-17T20:52:00.003-06:00

Ok, I thought I had fixed my new blog design. But after viewing it on my new laptop - yep, you heard me right, a new laptop - I realized it is still not quite right.

I probably won't have time to fix it any time soon, I have Christmas shopping to do tomorrow, then Saturday we are having practice for our Christmas program which is Sunday followed by our Christmas lunch at church.

Back to the new laptop, that was quite an ordeal. I picked up my new laptop - a Sony Vaio - from Best Buy Tuesday evening. After getting it home, I wasn't able to connect to the internet. So after not getting any help from the store, I called Sony tech support. BIG MISTAKE! I spent two hours on the phone Tuesday night and another 1.5 hours on the phone Wednesday morning trying to get if fixed. By the time tech support was done, they had made things a lot worse. It was even to the point that my husband couldn't get on the internet with his laptop, which he hadn't had any trouble with before.

So after calling Best Buy back, they decided to just give me another new computer and a new router. Steve went and picked it up for me today, but since I had wasted so much time with it Tuesday night and Wednesday, I decided that I would not get on the computer until I had all my Christmas wrapping done.

So 8 hours later ( I did fix supper between wrapping packages) here I am. I installed my new router and was able to get on the internet with my new computer with no problems so far. So hopefully my new laptop will help me be better organized and help me do a better job of blogging.

Kim

New Blog Design

2009-12-14T11:24:00.002-06:00

So what do you think of my new blog design? I know it needs some tweaking. This was my first attempt to design my own blog and I used the My Digital Studio from Stampin' Up. It is pretty user friendly. It comes with stamps, embellishments, Designer Series papers, punches.... just a ton of fun stuff. I like it because a lot of the stamp sets that came with the software were stamps I didn't already have.

I haven't got to use MDS as much as I would like, I have been busy with company, Thanksgiving, a couple of craft shows and now I need to get crackin' on Christmas. I still have shopping to do, all the wrapping yet to do, and I still have my Christmas cards to make and get sent out. So hopefully after the holidays I will have some more time to play.

This really is a cool program and for those of you who like to scrapbook, you can complete an album literally in minutes. They have some great scrapbooks already designed that you just have to add your pictures too. So shoot me an email or visit my website if you are interested in purchasing this program.

Thanks for visiting,
Kim

Snowman and Snowwoman Bags

2009-12-07T09:00:00.001-06:00

These cute little snowmen(women) were made with the Topnote Die. These bags would make great little treat bags or even gift card holders.

Thanks for looking,

Kim

Simple Picture Frames

2009-12-06T07:00:00.002-06:00

This picture was made with a frame that I bought on clearance. I bought a whole box of them thinking they were black frames, turned out they were more of a navy blue frame.

The background paper is the Stampin' Up Bride Specialty Paper. I used my printer for the small words and Jesus was cut out using a die cut machine. I photographed this several times, but just couldn't get rid of the glare.

Thanks for looking,

Kim

OK last one for today....I think

2009-12-05T13:33:00.002-06:00

I am really on a roll. Here is a card I just made a few minutes ago for the Limited Supply challenge on Splitcoast. The guidelines were to make an all white card. You could use one color of ink, but the paper and embellishments had to be either white or clear.

I think my card meets all the requirements but it is very difficult to photograph an all white card, especially with my photography skills. This really is a very pretty and sparkly card in real life. Iused all Stampin' Up products. The paper is shimmer white, the ink is the Platinum paint from the mini. I also used the petals-a-plenty embossing folder and dazzling diamonds glitter. The Poinsetta was made using punches.

Again, thanks for looking,

Kim

Simple Picture Frame with Matching Card

2009-12-05T11:29:00.003-06:00

Here is Christmas picture frame that I made. This was a white wooden frame that I covered with retired Stampin' Up paper. The Christmas tree was made with all Stampin' Up products and the snowman was made with a die cut machine.

I also made a matching card. I thought this would be a cute gift idea, you could put your child's picture in it and give it to a grandparent.

Thanks for looking,

Kim

ps - can you believe two posts in one day? And I already have a post scheduled for tomorrow.

We are just going to have to accept the fact...

2009-12-05T10:47:00.003-06:00

that I am a terrible blogger. It's not even that I don't have anything to show you. I have a ton of stuff that I haven't posted yet. I'm not sure what my problem is, part of it may be that I dislike taking pictures. I'm just not very good at it, even though I try to follow some of the photography tips I have found online.

I guess the best thing for you to do is to sign up for my email updates, then you will know when I post something.

Anyway, here is one of my lastest projects. I saw these on Becky Roberts blog and thought they were really cute. Just sort of a new twist on the Peppermint Patty projects. The bag is a pretzel bag, and I found these in the cake decorating section of a "big box store".

Thanks for looking,

Kim

Online Extravaganza

2009-11-23T22:11:00.003-06:00

Stampin' Up is offering an Online Extravaganza all this week. You can shop right from the comfort of your own home. All of these deals are 30%-50% off. And unlike last year, they are guaranteed not to run out (with the one exception of the Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle which is only while supplies last).

This sale begins today and runs through Monday, November 30. That's a whole week to save big!

To begin shopping just click HERE . After you get to my website, just click on the Shop Now button in the upper right hand corner. Then on the left side you will see a link to the Online Extravaganza. Don't forget to check out the Clearance Rack while you are there.

Would you rather that I do it for you? Then just email me your order by Wednesday.

Check out the deals listed below!

Item	Description	Regular Price	Discounted Price
120280	Framed with Love Bundle Framed with Love stamp set Full Heart punch	$43.90	$21.95
120281	Thank You Kindly Bundle Thank You Kindly stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$29.90	$14.95
120976	Thank You Kindly Bundle (French) Tous mes remerciements stamp set Scallop Edge punch	$29.90	$14.95
120282	Animal Crackers Bundle Animal Crackers stamp set Star Designer brads	$25.90	$12.95
120283	Corduroy Button Bundle Kraft Corduroy buttons Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons Summer Sun Corduroy buttons Basic Gray Corduroy buttons Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$49.75	$24.88
120284	Game Night Bundle Card Games stamp set Game Night stamp set	$40.90	$20.45
120285	Four Square Bundle Four Square stamp set Scallop Square punch	$30.90	$15.45
120286	Heart to Heart Bundle Love You Much stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$49.85	$24.93
120310	Heart to Heart Bundle (Spanish) Te Quiero Mucho stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$49.85	$24.93
120311	Heart to Heart Bundle (French) J't'aime beaucoup stamp set Heart to Heart punch Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$49.85	$24.93
120287	Chipboard Letter Bundle On Board Timeless Type On Board Loads of Letters	$25.90	$12.95
120288	Double-Stitched Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon Rose Red 1" double-stitched grosgrain ribbon	$17.90	$10.74
120289	Ultimate Stampers' Starter Bundle* Best Wishes & More stamp set Eight Great Greetings stamp set On a Pedestal stamp set Earth Elements Stampin' Spots Earth Elements assorted card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" x 11") Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Flower Designer brads	$127.70	$76.62
120290	Build-A-Brad Bundle Calendar Alphabet stamp set Pewter Build-A-Brad Antique Brass Build-A-Brad	$40.85	$24.51
120291	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle Enjoy Every Moment stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$43.85	$26.31
120312	Enjoy Every Moment Bundle (French) Profiter de chaque instant stamp set Circle Designer brads Flower Designer brads	$43.85	$26.31
120292	Cheep Talk Bundle Cheep Talk stamp set Note cards Pumpkin Pie Corduroy buttons	$42.85	$25.71
120293	Sock Monkey Bundle Sock Monkey stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$58.85	$35.31
120313	Sock Monkey Bundle (French) Sing-chaussette stamp set Sock Monkey Accessories stamp set Chocolate Chip Corduroy buttons	$58.85	$35.31
120294	Alphabet Bundle Jayne's Type Alphabet stamp set Lovely Letters stamp set	$87.90	$52.74
120295	Simply Said Bundle Simply Said stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$52.85	$31.71
120314	Simply Said Bundle (French) Amitié stamp set Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Full Heart punch	$52.85	$31.71
120296	On Board Bundle On Board So Tweet On Board Batch of Blooms On Board Essentials	$42.85	$25.71
120927	Christmas Décor Bundle #1 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Kraft, Real Red) Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$74.85	$44.91
120298	Christmas Décor Bundle #2 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Chocolate, Real Red) Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$74.85	$44.91
120299	Christmas Décor Bundle #3 Holly Berry Wreath Décor Elements (Old Olive, Real Red) Small Real Red Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements Small Chocolate Vintage Ornaments Décor Elements	$74.85	$44.91
120300	For All You Do Bundle For All You Do stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$36.90	$25.83
120315	For All You Do Bundle (French) Merci pour tout stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$36.90	$25.83
120316	For All You Do Bundle (Spanish) Por todo lo que haces stamp set 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$36.90	$25.83
120301	Striped Ribbon Bundle Bashful Blue 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pumpkin Pie 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Old Olive 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Pretty in Pink 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon So Saffron 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon Real Red 1/2" striped grosgrain ribbon	$47.73	$33.41
120302	Bling Bundle Sticky Pages Sticky Cuts Sweet Fine Supernova Stampin' Glitter Fine Galaxy Stampin' Glitter	$43.80	$30.66
120303	Fresh-Cut Bundle Fresh Cuts stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$37.85	$26.50
120317	Fresh-Cut Bundle (French) Fraicheur exuise stamp set Fresh-Cut Notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$37.85	$26.50
120304	Pendant Note Bundle Pendant Park stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$39.85	$27.90
120318	Pendant Note Bundle (French) Adorable parc stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$39.85	$27.90
120319	Pendant Note Bundle (Spanish) Un dia en el parque stamp set Pendant notes 5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$39.85	$27.90
120305	Sporting Bundle #1 Large Night of Navy Sporting Décor Elements Night of Navy Just Sports Décor Elements	$67.90	$47.54
120306	Sporting Bundle #2 Large Chocolate Sporting Décor Elements Chocolate Just Sports Décor Elements	$67.90	$47.54
120307	Sporting Bundle #3 Large Black Sporting Décor Elements Black Just Sports Décor Elements	$67.90	$47.54
114864	Ginormous Flowers I Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114863	Ginormous Flowers II Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
112534	5/16" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$7.95	$5.57
112533	5/8" Neutrals Jumbo brads	$6.95	$4.87
112081	Scallop Square punch	$15.95	$11.17
113693	Full Heart punch	$15.95	$11.17
113694	Heart to Heart punch	$15.95	$11.17
112091	Scallop Edge punch	$15.95	$11.17
112571	Circle Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
112579	Flower Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
112572	Star Designer brads	$5.95	$4.17
114785	Small Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114786	Medium Wonderful Flowers Décor Elements	$69.95	$48.97
114791	Small Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$39.95	$27.97
114792	Medium Wonderful Leaves Décor Elements	$64.95	$45.47

See I told you there were some awesome deals!

Thanks for looking,

Kim

Special Order

2009-11-10T10:49:00.005-06:00

I apologize for not posting last week, I participated in a vendor fair on Saturday and I spent the week before making items for the fair (minus the day I was sick and slept all day).

Which brings me to today's post. I had a lady who needed a baby gift and liked the Fold Out Scrapbook I had made, but it was in pink and the baby was a boy. So I told her I could make her one in blue and here it is.

I used the Sale-a-bration paper from last year and a sale-a-bration stamp set (not sure what year this one was from). And since I like for things to match, I decided to throw in a card for free.

Thanks for looking,

Kim

Oops, almost forgot to add the picture of the inside.

Masculine Thank You Card

2009-11-02T17:40:00.004-06:00

This is the "thank you" card that I made for the gentleman who cooked our meat for our Fall Festival at Church.

At first glance you might think I made this card with the Stampin' Up wood sheets, but I didn't. The wood is actually balsa wood. When I first got my big shot I was cutting all sorts of items just to see how well it would perform. I was going through my reject box - the plastic container full of rejected embellishments that I didn't want to throw away - and I found this top note diecut. Since this person loves to deer hunt, I thought this would make a great card for him.

Thanks for looking,

Kim

Trim the Tree part 3 - Birdhouse Ornaments

2009-10-31T07:00:00.000-05:00

My grandson Ryan and I had fun making these little birdhouses. He always wants to help Granny stamp.

Thanks for looking,

Kim

Trim the Tree part 2 - Super Simple Ornament

2009-10-30T09:00:00.000-05:00

To make this ornament, I cut a snowflake with my Big Shot and Snowflake die out of fun foam that has the paper backing. After cutting the snowflake, I peeled off the paper (auto adhesive) backing and added dazzling diamonds glitter. No glue, no mess, super simple.

Thanks for looking,

Kim

ps - click on the image to really see the sparkle.

Trimming the Tree

2009-10-29T07:00:00.000-05:00

I just did one of those things that really irritates me when others do it - I put up the Christmas tree and it's not even Halloween yet. It really bugs me when you have to go looking through the Christmas stuff at the stores to try and find an isle with Fall or Halloween items. Yet I have my tree up.

I do have a good excuse. I had my Christmas Stamp-a-Stack October 22. Now everyone knows if you are going to make your own Christmas cards you have to start early, which is why I held the event in October. And since this was a "Christmas event", I decided to break out my little Christmas tree that I got last year for Christmas.

My plan for the tree was to decorate it with the seasons, but you all surely know by now that nothing ever goes as planned in the Jenkins' household. So this is the first time I got the tree out of the box. I then spent a day making some decorations for my little tree, and this is one of those ornaments. I made it from the new treat cups that can be found in the Holiday Mini. I have been taking my pictures indoors lately due to weather and beetles, so I apologize for the poor picture quality.

Thanks for looking,l

Kim

Delightful Decorations Ornaments

2009-10-28T07:00:00.004-05:00

I love the little ornaments that you can make with the new Ornament Punch. I modified the one on the card and just used 3 punches instead of 6. The Ornament will lay flat on the card for mailing, then can just be popped back up for displaying.

The pearls from the Pretties Kit really sets off the ornaments. The ribbon on the card is retired Stampin' Up ribbon. I really miss that ribbon.

Thanks for looking,

Kim

Thank You Card for the Dollar General

2009-10-27T10:11:00.005-05:00

Here is a "Thank You" card that I made for our local Dollar General Store. You see, they have donated discontinued toys to our church. We used the toys recently as prizes for our carnival that we had for the community. We had games, big blow up slide and bounce house, cotton candy, popcorn and tons of "real" food too.. And it was all free and everyone was welcome.

Thanks to the Dollar General Store, when the kids played the free games they won tickets. They could then "buy" prizes with their tickets. The kids loved it and we all had a blast. I especially like the big blow up slide. Here is the biggest kid that we had on the slide - my husband. Thanks Vicki for the picture.

So back to the card. I made the card and I will have our whole church sign it Sunday. I apologize for my fingers in the picture, but I wanted you to be able to see the shimmer - I used the new Shimmer Paint on it - and it just showed up better if I tilted the card a little.

If you would like any details on the card, just leave a comment or send me an email.

Thanks for looking,

Kim

So much for plans

2009-10-23T19:46:00.002-05:00

I told you things never go as planned in the Jenkin's household. Steve has been working a lot, ended up with an infected finger which he had to go to the doctor over, so the trim isn't done. So now we are shooting for tomorrow.

I now have my stamp room back in order and my Christmas Stamp-a-Stack is over, so I will (hopefully) be posting some new cards next week.

I've decided not to move my stamping supplies into the new room for now. It will be used mostly for a classroom, plus will give me space to spread out when I'm doing big projects. I have a lot of my handcrafted items displayed in there, so if anyone needs a gift come on over.

I'm waiting for some warm weather so I can paint my displays black, then I need to figure out some better lighting. I am thinking of buying another OTT light, a floor lamp maybe.

Thanks for checking in,
Kim

We're almost done,

2009-10-19T09:14:00.002-05:00

Steve just has to put up the corner rounder, it's stained and ready, then the room itself is done. My son-in-law put together my desk last night and is coming back this evening to put together my table and chairs.

I did go ahead and clear out some of the stuff crammed in my old stamp room, so I started working on my Christmas Stamp-a-stack cards last night. It was the first time I was even able to find the table or desk in my old stamp room in a couple of weeks.

I'm still looking for a black cabinet but until I find what I want, I will use my old baker's rack. I also have some bookcases, that I am using to display my craft fair items on, that need painted black, but that project will definitely have to wait until this weekend.

So hopefully, other than painting some bookcases, my new room will be done tonight. But as a I have said before, things rarely go as planned at the Jenkins household. My husband's job has seriously gotten in the way of getting things done, but since it is my husband's job that is paying for it, I can't really complain. LOL!

I will post some pictures in the next day or so.

Kim

Getting Closer

2009-10-15T11:28:00.003-05:00

The floor is almost done, just one more stip of the laminate and then we need to put up some corner rounder and it will be done. My poor husband was up until 1:30 this morning trying to finish the floor.

I have my favorite wallpaper person coming today - Marie - and she is putting up the border so I will be able to start moving everything back in tonight.

I can't wait to find my stamp room again. Things are going to get confusing, because I still have my "old" stamp room and will be using it but I'm branching out into the adjoining room. So I guess I will need to think of a name for the "new" stamp room so we don't get confused. Anyone have any ideas? Maybe I will call the new room the class room, unless you all can give me some better ideas.

Thanks for checking in with me,
Kim

Stamp Room Update

2009-10-12T08:25:00.002-05:00

We didn't get much done Sunday. I told you things rarely go as planned at the Jenkins' household. Steve had to go to work right after church yesterday, and by the time he got home yesterday evening and ate supper, he was running out of steam.

He did get my new ceiling fan installed though. And there isn't much I can do at this point but I did get the windows and screens washed. So we made a little progress.

Depending on how Steve's day at work goes today, we are hoping he can get the floor down this evening. Then we have the border to put up, the furniture to put together and it will be about done. I'm still searching for a black cabinet and I have some wooden shelving I need to paint black and I will be ready to move in.

Kim

Update on the stamp room addition

2009-10-10T22:47:00.003-05:00

My husband Steve and son-in-law James got the old carpet tore out, the ceiling painted, and the walls painted today. Steve started working after we got home from Robbi's band competition this afternoon - her band got all firsts - and worked until about 8:30 this evening. After a quick supper of McDonald's (I know - gross), he went to bed.

He was hoping to put the new flooring down tomorrow, but he has to go to work right after church tomorrow. So I'm going to wash the windows and curtains and do what little I can do for now. My whole house is a wreck because we have furniture and craft fair stuff everywhere.

Jess and I went shopping today looking for new furniture to put in my stamp room and I bought a new table and chairs, ceiling fan, and miscellaneous items. What I was really hoping to find was a wooden storage cabinet in black. I love the one I have now in my stamp room (which I bought at Menards) and would like to find one in black for the new room. So if any of you have any ideas on where to look please let me know.

Thanks
Kim

Stamp Room Addition is on the way...

2009-10-08T23:02:00.002-05:00

My husband is redoing our front room to make it an addition to my stamp room. I have out grown my original stamp room so I am now also taking over the front room which we never used anyway.

So right now my stamp room is a mess and so there probably won't be a lot of stamping going on around here for a while. If things work out, my husband may get the room done this weekend, but at our house, things rarely go according to plan. So bare with me and hopefully I can post some pictures of my new room soon.

Kim

Scenic Season

2009-10-04T15:00:00.003-05:00

I knew as soon as I saw this stamp set in the new catalog that I was going to get it. I knew it would make quick, easy and very pretty cards.

On this card I used the Dryer Sheet technique. I stamped the image in Black Stazon ink on Whisper White cardstock then ran it through my Zxyron machine. I then stretched a dryer sheet tightly on that piece and trimmed it up. Rub some Dazzling Diamonds on that, attach it to Basic Black cardstock, tie on some ribbon and there you have it.

I'm sorry you see my thumb in the picture, but I wanted to tilt the card a little so you could see how glittery it really is.

Thanks for looking,
Kim