Time for some Summer Smooches?

Here is the latest promotion from Stampin' Up! and it's only available for a limited time, April 1-30, 2012. These colors are so fun! The fabric and DSP are my favorites! Take a look at the flyer on the top right, by clicking on the photo. Be sure not to miss out on this sneak peek because there are two items that are only available between April 1-30th! The Fabric Brads and the Decor Elements Stencil. Great stuff is always coming from Stampin' Up! I love being a SU demonstrator.

Thanks for Inkin' of me,

Swappin' Season!

Once I finished my schooling and state exams, it was back to creating! I joined an Idea Book & Catalog swap for the New IBC 2011-2012! This swap was for every stamp set in the new catalog! Our swap hostess broke down the catalog into categories and listed each stamp set in that particular category. I selected seven different stamps sets in seven categories and got busy preparing my creations for each set. In all, I should be receiving 105 different cards in return! I can't wait! Meanwhile, here's a look at one of the swap cards I made for the first category, Hostess Stamp Sets. I used Array of Sunshine stamp set. Let me know what you think!


Please note, I receive inspiration from many different demonstrators. Although I do not yet have a watermark for my own, I do want to give credit for the CASE (copy and share everthing) from the original artist. I believe this card was inspired by the all talented Mary Brown.

Thanks for Inkin' of me,
Keri Blake
Loving the last of summer in Michigan

The NEW Idea Book & Catalog is here!

What a way to celebrate the start of July, today! Take a good look through the NEW IBC!! This Idea Book & Catalog is packed with great ideas, products and tips!
Happy July 1st!

Lucky Me!

That's right! If you really know me, you know I believe that "luck" is a four letter word and "blessed" is how I really feel. But, in this circumstance, I think "lucky" is quite fitting! Stampin' Up! has decided to send each demonstrator a fresh copy of the NEW Idea Book & Catalog that comes out on July 1st! Usually, they wait until it's closer to the end of June before we get a glimpse. I am so looking forward to viewing and drooling over the new stuff that's packed in this wonderful book! I'm meeting with two other demonstrators on Wednesday evening to share in the excitement!

Until then, I'm looking over the retiring list and finding a lot of sets that I'm losing and some other items that I can't live without. Don't forget to check out the retired list and make sure you don't miss out on ordering something that is going away for good!
Also, if you'd like a copy of the new IBC for yourself, I'm taking preorders* until June 15th for $8 each. Shoot me an email or drop a check in the mail for $8 before June 15th. After June 15th, you can purchase one at the regular price of $10 or if you host a workshop (which you can do in my home, so you don't have to clean up!) you can have one for FREE! Or, better yet, enjoy the rewards and perks like me and sign up to be a demonstrator!! Ask me how = it's easy!

*Remember, however, that you will not receive the new IBC until July 1st, when it becomes active.

Watch my blog and check my website for some sneak peeks coming after Wednesday! The new In Colors (five) are going to be showcased and I love them!!

Thanks for Inkin' of me,
Keri

The List is Here!

It's time to say farewell to lots of the retiring stamps, accessories and Decor Elements! This is to make room for lots of NEW items to appear in the New Idea Book & Catalog which is released on July 1st! As a demonstrator, we not only get to view a few of the new items and preorder starting today - June 1st, but we also get a free New Idea Book & Catalog to drool through before anyone else, with our preorder! I LOVE being a demonstrator!! I'm so excited!
To see the retiring stamp sets, click HERE. To view the retiring accessories (only while supplies last), click HERE. The Decor Elements (I love these) are now going to be in the New IBC so you won't have to have a separate mini catalog. To look over which Decor Elements are going away, click HERE!

Have your wish list ready with pen in hand so you can write down all those that are going away, that you want to purchase before they're gone! Then, let me know what you'd like to order before July 1st! Remember, the accessories retiring are a first-come, first-serve and once they're gobbled up, they're gone! The retiring stamp sets are available until June 30th. Have fun and let me know if you have any questions! You can view all these on my website, if you click HERE!

Thanks for Inkin' of me,
Keri
(enjoying the great weather today in Michigan)

ps. What do you think of my new look on my blog? I love owls!