Tiny Teacup - Big Results!

Another A la Carte single stamp is Tiny Teacup. So sweet! Who wouldn't love to have a cup of tea or coffee and open this card in their mail? Easy enough to make someone's day! What do you think?

Thanks for Inkin' of me,

Perfect Words!

This card was made using the Perfect Words Hostess Set. It also uses a lot of my favorite accessories/embellishing techniques with the Big Shot! A must have for the papercrafter!
Hope you like it!
Thanks for Inkin' of me,
Keri Blake
Started to get chilly and expecting snow in the Mitten state.

An Offer to "DIE" for?

An offer to DIE for!

If you've been looking for an opportunity to do what you love, while getting a 20% discount on your favorite products, now is the perfect time! Through November 11, you'll get a FREE Big Shot when you join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator.*

Use the Big Shot die-cutting machine and Stampin' Up!'s exclusive dies** to create uniquely beautiful projects in a flash.

In addition, the new-demonstrator Starter Kit--a steal at just $175--contains over $345 worth of stamp sets, card stock, ink, accessories, and business supplies-everything you need to start your new business.

There are so many benefits of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, including

• A 20 percent product discount!
• A free monthly issue of Stampin' Up!'s demonstrator-only magazine, Stampin' Success!
• Sneak peeks at brand-new products!
• Invitations to exclusive Stampin' Up! events!
• Regular get-togethers to stamp!
• Free access to an online community of 30,000+ crafters/stampers and creative artists, as well as 160,000+ project samples!
• Plus, access to an exclusive video and training for your new Big Shot!

Don't miss this BIG deal! Contact your demonstrator today to learn how you can take advantage of this great opportunity and get your FREE Big Shot!

*Or up to $100 in FREE Stampin' Up! products
**Big Shot dies sold separately

Stampin' Up! Schedule 2011

Happy Fall!

Briefly, here is my list of upcoming classes throughout the fall:

26 October - Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stack (SAS)

9 November - Demo Night (fellow demonstrators get together for a shoebox swap)

11 November - Scrap & Yap Evening

15 November - Monogram Card SAS

17 November - Christmas Card SAS

29 November - All Occasion Card SAS

1 December - All Occasion Card SAS

6 December - Purse-Onally Perfect Purse Class

13 December - Monogram Card SAS

14 December - Demo Night (fellow demonstrators get together for a shoebox swap)

For more details on each class, please visit my Stampin' Up! website: keriout.stampinup.net

If you would like me to demonstrate anything in particular or host a workshop for you, please do not hesitate to contact me!

Don't miss out on the FABULOUS Promotions this month! There are three!!

* Sign up to be a demonstrator on my team, before 10/31/11, and you'll receive a Big Shot for free (or $100 in SU products)!! That means you receive $445 worth of merchandise for $175! WOW!!

** Purchase two Simply Sent Card Kits and receive a coordinating stamp set for FREE!!

*** Check out our new line - Stampin' Up's Cookie Press Stamps!! They are fun and easy to create masterpieces with!

You can get more information on my website for these specials or on my blog: www.inkinalatte.blogspot.com

Be sure to check out the Clearance Rack on my website for some GREAT Deals on quality products!

All the best ~

Keri Blake

Stampin' Up Creative Coach

An offer to DIE for?

If you've been looking for an opportunity to do what you love, while getting a 20% discount on your favorite products, now is the perfect time! During October, you'll get a FREE Big Shot when you join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator.*

Use the Big Shot die-cutting machine and Stampin' Up!'s exclusive dies** to create uniquely beautiful projects in a flash.

In addition, the new-demonstrator Starter Kit--a steal at just $175--contains over $345 worth of stamp sets, card stock, ink, accessories, and business supplies-everything you need to start your new business.

There are so many benefits of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, including

• A 20 percent product discount!
• A free monthly issue of Stampin' Up!'s demonstrator-only magazine, Stampin' Success!
• Sneak peeks at brand-new products!
• Invitations to exclusive Stampin' Up! events!
• Regular get-togethers to stamp!
• Free access to an online community of 30,000+ crafters/stampers and creative artists, as well as 160,000+ project samples!
• Plus, access to an exclusive video and training for your new Big Shot!

Don't miss this BIG deal! Contact me today to learn how you can take advantage of this great opportunity and get your FREE Big Shot!

*Or up to $100 in FREE Stampin' Up! products
**Big Shot dies sold separately

Thanks for Inkin' of me,
Keri Blake
Cheering on the Red Wings and the Lions!!

My Big Shot Cabinet!

A while back, someone posted how they purchased a tool caddy, the seriously expensive Tool Chest - red metal - rolling - with many drawers, and turned it into a Big Shot table. Not only did it work well with all the dies in the drawers, the Big Shot sat on top AND they decorated the sides with the Serif Alphabet punched out and some designs from the Decor Elements sheets! It was sweet! I was jealous and certainly didn't have $459 to purchase a new one (here it is in pink from Sears, and they have it in a lime green too (my favorite color=green))!So, I pouted a little then asked my husband to make me something! He asked for the dimensions that I wanted and VOILA, it's perfect! It may not be decorated nor is it my favorite color green, but it's GREAT! I had to label the XL dies so that I could see what each one was without pulling them all out to find the one I was looking for. The other dies would stand on their ends with their labels facing out, so it worked perfect!


The green basket is holding all my embossing folders. You can see my smaller dies in the storage box that SU sells along with all my cutting pads, on the top shelf! It keeps me organized and it's so functional! Isn't this wonderful? I'm blessed with a wonderful husband!

If you have ideas on decorating it, I'm all ears! Until then, I'm keeping it simple and clean!

Thanks for Inkin' of me,
Keri
(cheering for the Detroit Red Wings!)
visit me on my facebook page: Inkin' a Latte

Still hoping for spring!

It's been raining here in Michigan for over a week now. I love rain and thunder storms, but not for 10 days straight and with dogs who LOVE water! It's all worth it though! Here's a beauty of a card inspired by another demonstrator (if it's you, let me know and I'll give you credit) although I changed it some to make it my own.
With all these April showers, there better be some GREAT FLOWERS this May! : )
Thanks for Inkin' of me!
Keri

Thinking of my mom!

I love making my mom cards and gifts as she knows how much work and love is put into handmade items. She was my craft teacher from a young age. Whether it was sewing or party favors, she made everything by hand! She also sends cards with handwritten messages to special people on a regular basis! In this world of technology, she warms the heart that technology cannot. I got this pattern from Amy Celona and here's my creation for my mother and although I used retired DSP, she'll be happy with my results! Hope you like it!I need to make some cards to put inside now...

I can show you how to make one of these beautiful stationery holders, too! Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks for Inkin' of me today,
Keri
(it's starting to look like spring in Michigan with these April showers and birds singing!)

Stampin' Up Designer Bags

Stampin' Up gave demonstrators the opportunity to purchase these designer bags after Leadership, which sadly I did not attend this year. They are very sturdy and as you can see by the photo, they are fun and match the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper (item #117161) that is for sale in the Occasions Mini (until April 30th)! This designer paper is a great value at 48 sheets for $24.95!
I had my stamp camp (aka hostess club) design their own matching tag with the On Board Heart Book (item #117236) piece, also in the Occasions Mini and using their favorite piece of the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper! I also pulled out my Big Shot and using the Serif Alphabet (found in the Idea Book & Catalog) I ran their monogram letter cut out on chipboard and covered with a matching piece of cardstock. Each one was different and look how cute they are!!

Mrs. Big Shot's Quilt

I belong to a couple Stampin' Up demonstrator groups that give me great inspiration! I have to brag for Loni Spendlove who used her Big Shot to make this FABULOUS quilt!!
I'm thrilled that she has given me permission to share this "work of heart" with you!!!



Isn't this gorgeous? Here's a close up shot for detail:


Thank you, Loni, for allowing me to post this on my blog. Anyone who wants to see Loni's blog with the details can do so here... http://squeezeyourcreativejuice.blogspot.com/2009/10/sew-sew-cute.html

Time for me to get Inkin' a latte!

3D Wow Swap

I had a blast at Stampin' Up!'s Regional Seminar in London, Ontario on Saturday, 14 March. I roomed with three Diva demos and dear friends, Chris, Michelle and Caroline and we had some great laughs!! Once we finally arrived (3 hours later than we should have, due to mapquest's unknown exit & street names) we had just enough time to freshen up, say a special hello to Linda Hansen (my fav SU person in attendance) and head to a great gathering of Candian demos to make a wonderful project with Fifth Avenue Floral stamp set. I also enjoyed the most marvelous "death by chocolate" cake everrrrrr! I joined two swaps and received some fun ideas. One swap was the 3D Wow Swap and here's my project! It's a color inventory tin of all Stampin' Up's cardsock/markers/ink & craft inks and refills!

This is an inside view! I added some small wish lists with a mini clothespin and inserted a pencil, too.

Thanks to Cathy Bell for the inspiration and Dawn for the inventory sheets! Special thanks to Heather for posting these photos on her blog and the wonderful compliments she gave me!

I'll be sharing this project as a class, soon! Check back for details or keep checking my website.

I have entered this 3D swap in Stampin' Up!'s wow art file contest for April. You are welcome to case this for personal use, however I do not give permission for you to use my personal creation to enter any contest or magazine submissions. Thank you.

Stampin' Up! is having a BIG Birthday Celebration!

It's never been a better time to be with Stampin' Up!
With the new Idea Book & Catalog, special priced starter kit @ $99, Home Decor Elements line & Big Shot by Sizzix, why wouldn't you want to be a demonstrator and reap the rewards?

In honor of Stampin' Up's 20th birthday, SU is offering their Birthday Stamp Sets at 20% off! If you are a demonstrator, that's even bigger savings to you!


Consider joining me and my Downline Divas by taking advantage of the $99 Starter Kit! I will guarantee you'll LOVE the rewards and benefits of being a demonstrator and the wonderful friendships you'll make, too! Join before 10/11/08 when this never-before-seen $99 starter kit expires!

Check out all the other promotions along side my posts and let me know if you have any questions!!