Keenan Kreations

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Stampin' Up! Retired Lists are here!!!

Check out the retiring stamp sets here:

http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/lastChance/2013%20NA%20Retired%20List/Retired_List_stamps_en-US.pdf

Check out the retiring accessories here:

http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/lastChance/2013%20NA%20Retired%20List/Availability_en-US.pdf

PLEASE remember that the retiring accessories are only available while supplies last. Order as soon as possible to avoid heartache and disappointment!

You can shop now at my Online Store. If your order is less than $150 and you would like to participate in a drawing for $25 in free product, enter the following Hostess Code:

RQAGU9X2

Depending on how much hostess benefits add up, we'll have more than one lucky winner :-) The above code is good through April 30th.

If your order is $150 or more, then DO NOT use the above code so you can receive all the hostess benefits earned with your order.

If you prefer to call or email me with your order, that will work too :-) You will not be included in the raffle for hostess benefits but you will receive a beautiful card from my supply of swaps.

Thanks!

Brenda Keenan
408-377-4942
bkeenan256@aol.com

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Swallowtail with Emboss Resist Technique

I'm spending more time on Pinterest these days and found a beautiful card by Michelle Humphrey (she credited Robin Merriman for inspiration) and came up with these:

The ones above and below use the "Floral District" Designer Series Paper

The one below uses the "Tea For Two" Designer Series Paper

These cards were SO much fun to create and will be one of the projects for my May Stamp Camp :-) The "Swallowtail" stamp was inked in Versamark, stamped on the designer series paper (3 7/8 x 5 1/8)and then embossed with Clear Embossing powder. I used Basic Gray ink and a Stampin' Sponge to rub ink over the embossed image and on the edges of the paper. I tied a soft knot in the Gray/Black 1 1/4" Two-tone ribbon and added to the bottom part of the embossed paper. This was then layered to coordinating cardstock (Baja Breeze, Melon Mambo or So Saffron 4 1/8 x 5 3/8) and then layered to Basic Gray cardstock (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, scored at 4 1/4).

The greeting from "Curly Cute" was stamped in Basic Gray at the top.

Which color combination do you like best?

Happy Stamping!

Brenda :-)

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Friday, April 19, 2013

Stampin' Up! "Dolled Up Birthday Kit"

Would you like to have a kit ready to go so you can create 6 beautiful birthday cards in a snap? Then this is the kit for you!

Stampin' Up! is excited to introduce their second Submit a Project kit--the Dolled-Up Birthday Kit--voted on by you via their Facebook page. This gorgeous birthday card was created by Chris Gilmore, a manager from Coshocton, Ohio. Congratulations, Chris!

The Dolled-Up Birthday kit includes the following:

Dolled-Up Birthday Photopolymer Stamp (1)
8-1/2" x 5-1/2" Crumb Cake Cardstock (6 pieces)
2" x 4-1/4" Very Vanilla Cardstock (6 pieces)
Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (6)
Tea Lace Paper Doilies (6)
Dress Up die-cuts (6)*
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot (1)
Vanilla 5/8" Flower Trim (6 pieces)
Sponge Dauber (1)

Get everything you need to make six cards for only $15.95 (item 133913)!**

To assemble one card, follow the instructions below:

Place the stamp on clear-mount block D or H rubber side up and ink with the Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Spot.
Stamp "Happy Birthday" at the bottom of the card front.
Ink the Sponge Dauber with Soft Suede ink and gently antique the doily and the edges of the dress form.
Adhere the pieces to the card front in this order:
- Doily
- Very Vanilla Cardstock
- Dress form
- Flower

*Created using the Dress Up Framelits Die designed by Karen Burniston

**Adhesive not included

You can order this kit and more at my online store.

Have a great day!!!

Brenda :-)

Brenda Keenan

408-377-4942

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR4Yelu13F4

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Watercolored Manhattan Flowers

My apologies for the delay in posting - our family has been dealing with a nasty 24 bug, one at a time :-( But I'm back now and wanted to share some watercolored cards with you :-)

I made this first card about a year ago and never got around to offering it as a class. I recently found it again and thought it would be fun to create a video tutorial which you can see at my new YouTube channel:

I believe the first one uses Calypso Coral and So Saffron inks to watercolor the roses.

This one might be my favorite and uses Marina Mist and Midnight Muse.

This last one uses Pretty in Pink and Rich Razzleberry.

The watercolor paper is embossed with the Manhattan Flowers Embossing Folder and Big Shot. An Aquapainter is used to watercolor inside the embossed lines. A sanding block can be used to lightly sand the raided edges to remove any ink. They're pretty, huh?

Which one is your favorite?

Hope you enjoy the video too :-)

Take care!

Brenda Keenan

Brenda Keenan

408-377-4942

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Stampin' Up! Secret Garden card

Here's the make-n-take for Monday, April 15th, 11:30-1:30pm at Cottage Crafts in San Jose:

Stamps: Secret Garden, Feel Goods
Ink: Certainly Celery, Raspberry Ripple, Pretty in Pink
Paper: Whisper White, Certainly Celery
Accessories: Raspberry Ripple Satin Stitched ribbon, Rhinestones, Silver Glimmer paper, Petite Butterfly punch, Dimensionals

If you'd like some tips for randomly stamping images around a greeting, check out my newest video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_xYNsckUpg.

You can purchase these products and more at my online store :-)

Happy Stamping!

Brenda :-)

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Secret Garden in black and yellow

I found a really cute card on Pinterest created by a fellow demonstrator, Debbie Lever. I made just the slightest of changes for this bright and cheerful card:

I can't decide if I like the 1/8 Black Taffet ribbon above or the Black Dotted Scallop ribbon below:

Which one do you prefer?

Stamps: Secret Garden, Perfectly Penned
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Black Stazon
Paper: Whisper White, Daffodial Delight
Accessories: Black 1/8" Taffeta ribbon or Black Dotted Scallop ribbon, Rhinestones, Dress Up Framelits, Dimensionals

Have a great day!

Brenda :-)

Friday, April 12, 2013

Fancy Favor box with Fun Flower

Look what you can make with the Fancy Favor Box and Fun Flowers dies and Big Shot:

The Whisper White cardstock is die-cut with the Fancy Favor Box die (one of my favorites!) and embossed with the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder. The large flower is die-cut from the Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper with the Fun Flowers die.

Stamps: Made for You
Ink: Real Red
Paper: Whisper White, Polka Dot Parade, Old Olive, Real Red, Silver Glimmer paper
Accessories: Fancy Favor Box die, Fun Flowers die, Autumn Accents die, Lg and Scallop Oval punches, Bitty Butterfuly punch, Bright button, Lg Rhinestone, Cellophane Bag, White Organza Ribbon, Glue dots, Dimensionals

You can watch a step-by-step tutorial on my new YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/edit?video_id=Qru1s9uPxnA&ns=1.

You can also purchase these products and more at my online store.

Have a great day!

Brenda :-)

Brenda Keenan

408-377-4942

Thursday, April 11, 2013

New Wood Storage Cases coming!

Don't you love the music too? I can't wait to start re-organizing with these cases!

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

"All Dressed Up" with kissing technique :-)

I've moved to a new YouTube Channel:

and thought it would be fun to announce my "change of address" with this cute card :-)

Don't you just LOVE the print pattern on the dress?! Would you like to know how to create this fun technique called reverse kissing? Just check out my new video at my new YouTube channel:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYq70DhQ7Ug

Stamps: All Dressed Up, Create a Cupcake

Ink: So Saffron, Early Espresso

Paper: Bashful Blue (retiring soon!), Very Vanilla, "Tea for Two" Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Pearls, Dress Up Framelits, Labels Collection Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Early Espresso 1/8" Taffeta ribbon, Dimensionals, Paper-piercing tool, Essential Paper-Piercing Pack, Pearls

You can purchase these supplies and more at my online store or contact me directly to place your order :-)

Remember to subscribe to my YouTube channel for fun projects to inspire you in your rubber stamping and paper crafting adventures!

Have a great day!

Brenda :-)

Brenda Keenan

408-377-4942