Crazy Craft Fair Prep

It has quickly become that time of year again that craft fairs are everywhere.  I love them!  Once again I am participating in the Oak Park craft fair here in town.  It hardly seems possible that in 6 days my mother and I will be setting up our displays and selling our wares.  Until then I will be very busy making cards.

Here are a few that I have made thus far.  I hope you enjoy them!

Time to get back to crafting.  Have a great week!


2013, card, Christmas, Craft Fair, Happy Birthday, Katherine Roberts, Late Night Stamper, Paper Clip, paper craft, Stamp, Stampin' Up!

It's That Time of Year

It is that time of year when things settle down into their old routine.  School, Scouts and crafts around here.  With the arrival of fall I am currently preparing for a craft fair which will be held in November.  I know it might sound like it is a little early but I want to be prepared this year.  I would like to have more diversity in my card offerings than I had last year.  As a bonus my mom will be making knitted scarfs to sell so I am super excited. 

These are some of the ones you can expect to see. 

As you can see I love the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set.  See how different you can make the card by just using one stamp set? 

I hope to be able to post more of the card that will be available as well as the cards for my upcoming Make and Takes. 

Until then, I hope you enjoy the beginning of fall!


2013, Katherine Roberts, Late Night Stamper, paper craft, scrapbook, stampin up, Gorgeous Grunge, Father's Day, Happy Birthday, Card,

Bee and Lace Sample

I am having a great time preparing for my open house!  I am at the making samples stage and loving it!  It has been a while since I have been able to lock myself in my craft room and make cards and things.  Today I have made a charm and a card!

Bee and Lace

For this card I used So Saffron, Basic Black and Whisper White Paper.
Crumb Cake, So Safrron and Basic Black Ink. 

Oh Hello, Everything Elanor and Collage Curios Stamp sets.




 2013, Oh Hello, Everything Elanor, Collage Curios, Bee,  late night stampers, Katherine Roberts, paper craft, stampin up,

Open House

On August 1st ordering from the Seasonal Catalog will start!  I am so excited!  There are tons of great products and ideas.  I decided to have an Open House on the 3rd to display some of the products and samples.  I will also have My Digital Studio up so visitors can see how this great program works hands on.  I will have door prizes, snacks and refreshments. 

So tonight I am busy getting things in order.  I have made several prizes and card samples already.  The Make and Take tag and card are ready.

Sample of Door Prize.

Sample of Door Prize.

 I am off for more creating!  Have a great weekend.


2013, Ribbon, Paper Clip, late night stampers, my digital studio, paper, paper craft, scrap, stamp, Stampin' Up,

Father's Day 2013

I have truly been blessed with such a loving and wonderful father.  My husband is a great father who was raised by a great father.  To honor them on Father's Day I made a special card for each. 

 This one I used the Paper Pumpkin kit from March and added the Happy Father's Day sentiment.  It was so easy since the Paper Pumpkin kit is already color coordinated and comes with the stickers.  All I needed to do was stamp and stick. 

I used Blue Ribbon, Clockworks and a stamp in the First kit from Paper Pumpkin.

I used the blocking technique and Delightful Dozen for this card.  

 I couldn't leave it alone so I added some buttons.

This is my precious Patch.  We have had her since she was 2 weeks old and I had to bottle feed her.  She wants to be where ever I am.  I had taken her off my lap so many times that she resorted to here to sleep. 

Happy Father's Day.  I hope you get a chance to enjoy it and stamp!


2013, Blue Ribbon, Clockworks, Katherine Roberts, Late Night Stamper, paper craft, scrapbook, Paper Pumpkin, Delightful Dozen, Father's Day

Happy Birthday Mom!

My mother celebrated her 59th birthday yesterday.  We had a good time visiting with her and gave her a potted flower for her new stand she received from my brother for Mother's Day.  Although she enjoyed the flowers she really liked the card I made for her.  I like the bright yellow with the black and white.  I embossed and fussy cut the bees.  On the one on the flower I attached it to a bit of floral wire I wrapped to give it a springy flying effect.  This was really fun to make. 

It won't be long now before Stampin' Up welcomes a new catalog.  I have seen it and it is WONDERFUL!!! I will be sharing some cards and crafts made using some of the new products.  You are going to LOVE them!  I am so excited. 


2013, craft, Katherine Roberts, flower, Late Night Stamper, paper craft, stampin up. late night stamper., daisy, bee, honey comb

Happy Anniversary!

Yesterday was my parents 40th Anniversary!  I am so blessed to have a great role model of what love and sacrifice is!  I made them this gift card holder card to help them celebrate.  I have also entered it in the Late Night Stampers Challenge 222.  I hope you all have a very happy Mother's Day!

2013, card, Katherine Roberts, Late Night Stamper, paper, paper craft, stampin up. late night stamper.,

April Make and Take

I had a great time today stamping and making cards for my April Make and Take.  I taught them how to make two simple 3D flowers and they loved it. 

Next Thursday I will host a Paper Pumpkin Party and all of my customers who have ordered this great product will come and eat, drink and be crafty. 

Below is our dog Max.  He has the cutest tuft of hair we thought that we would try to put in a pony tail.  I am not sure what exactly he looks like but we thought it was super funny.   

Have a great week and find some time to stamp!


2013, Katherine Roberts, LNS Treasure Hunt, paper craft, stamp, stampin up, stampin up. late night stamper., flower

We have a great friend of the family who fell ill and was in the hospital for a couple of weeks.  This is the card I made him to lighten his mood.  He loved it.  He showed it to all of his visitors and was impressed that the light was still on right before he was released. 

2013, Katherine Roberts, Late Night Stamper, LNS Treasure Hunt, paper craft, scrap, scrapbook, scrapbooking, stampin up. late night stamper., Clockworks

Winner!

When I woke up this morning I checked my email and was surprised by the number of congratulatory emails I had received.  It took a while, but I finally found the source.  An email announcing I was one of three recipients of the Late Night Stampers Heart Award.  Deborah Smart www.stampandcreate.net and Jackie Watson http://jackielwatson.blogspot.com are the other two lucky ladies.  Please go to their blogs and congratulate them.  This award is given to members who go above and beyond to care and share with their fellow late night stampers.  What is Late Night Stampers?  It is a group of demonstrators on Stampin' Connection, Stampin' Up's online community forum exclusively for demonstrators.  It is a great source of information, inspiration and encouragement.  Let me know if you would like information on how you can join us.

LNS Heart Award

PS. Don't forget to follow along with the Late Night Stampers Treasure Hunt!  I have updated the list.  There are 55 players as of now and all wonderful!  Please take a look and write down the demonstrator and clue and turn them in for you chance to win!

Treasure Hunt Participants 2013

1. Angela Carter                                          www.angelasinklink.com
2.Lisa Kmiec                                                http://lisakmiecstamps.blogspot.com
3.Jane Hignite                                            www.stampwithjane.com
4.Deborah Smart                                      www.stampandcreate.net
5.Penny Hanuszak                                    http://pennytokensstampinspot.blogspot.com
6.Kimberley Morris                                 http://procrastistamper.blogspot.com
7.Trish Cortez                                          www.stampingwherepapercomesalive.com
8.Beth Robinson                                     www.sweetsentimentscrafts.com
9.Rhonda Gabriele                                http://rhondalovesstamping.wordpress.com
10.Jackie Watson                                    http://jackielwatson.blogspot.com
11.Cynthia Millan                                  http://StampwithCynthia.blogspot.com
12.June Reister                                       http://junescreations.blogspot.com
13.Debbie Broughton                            www.nanastampingroom.com
14.Joni Metras                                        www.joniinthespotlightstamping.com
15.Laurie Reaume                                 http://www.stampwithlaur.blogspot.com
16.Sherrill Graff                                      http://latenitestampinwithsherill.blogspot.com/
17.Nicole  Tugrul                                    http://becreativewithnicole.blogspot.com
18.Shelly Peck                                         www.stampinandscrappingnews.com
19.Megin  Gallagher                              http://vmg206.blogspot.com
20.Marcee Rodgers                                http://thecraftbinsu.blogspot.com
21.Karen Philipp                                     www.zgrandmakaren.com
22.Kris Sobolik                                         http://maddiebugdesigns.blogspot.com
23.Heidi Weaver                                     http://heidistampinalong.blogspot.com
24.Carolyn Bennett                              www.carolynstamps.com
25.Betty-Ann Manghi                            http://stampindemon.blogspot.com
26.Jan Schoenfeld                                 www.getinkywithjan.com
27.Glenda Mollet                                   http://glendamollet.blogspot.ca
28.Kat Zariengo                                      http://Katzcreates.wordpress.com
29.Katherine Roberts                            http://craftinginkc.blogspot.com
30.Bev Farmer                                       www.createwithbev.blogspot.com
31.Tanya Stottlemire                             www.scramptastic.blogspot.com 
32.Ligeia Baird                                      http://stampsandinktherapy.blogspot.com
33.Carolyn Rakowski                            www.paperlacencardnook.blogspot.com
34.Danielle Calder                                 www.stampenvy.ca 
35.Jaye Catalano                                   http://carmine-crafts.blogspot.com
36.Lesley Lendon                                  http://lellyjellys.blogspot.co.uk/ 
37.Lori Ann Rogers                                http://www.victorianview4u.blogspot.com
38.Vanessa A. Terrell                            http://www.stampwithvanessa.com
39.Dawn Johnson                                  www.stampinwdawn.blogspot.com
40.Melissa Banbury                               www.porchswingcreations.blogspot.com
41.Janet Yates                                      www.stampinnerd.blogspot.com
42.Cathy Parlitsis                                  www.stampsandscrapbooks.com 
43.Laura Camacho                               http://sendajoyfulcard.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html
44.Lori Sinden                                      www.loristampsalot.blogspot.com
45.Kit Gosha                                        www.keepintouchstampin.com
46.Beatriz Redd                                   www.queenbeascraps.blogspot.com
47.Cynthia Simpson                             http://cynthiastampinhappening.wordpress.com
48.Jayne Stenstrom                             http://www.jaynestamps.com 
49.Kelli Lichtenberg                             www.thesemicreativestamper.blogspot.com
50.Julie Fields                                      http://ribbonsnjulz.blogspot.com
51.SuZan Brown                                  www.agivingart.blogspot.com
52.Lauren Huntley                                www.craftyhippy.co.uk
53. Siara Acdal                                     www.siarasweetsensations.com
54. Tonawanda Yost                            http://tooinkincute.blogspot.com
55. Wendy Cranford                             www.luvinstampinup.blogspot.com

Good luck!


 2013, craft, Katherine Roberts, Late Night Stamper, LNS Treasure Hunt, paper craft, paper, scrapbooking, sherrill graff, stampin up. late night stamper. sherrill graff, Stampin' Up,

Pinterest + MDS = Project Complete

Are you a fan of Pinterest.  I personally LOVE it.  I have found so much inspiration and helpful tips it is amazing.  I found this cute little saying that I wanted to make for my house.  I knew I would most likely not make it.  I don't usually have time for painting, cutting, pasting... not to mention the time it would take for the paint to dry.

Pin from www.etsy.com/listing/104617013/

Tami Waddell has posted a challenge to her downline to make a home decor item using Stampin' Up product including My Digital Studio!  Immediately I thought of my Pin.  Below is what I entered into the challenge.  I am so happy with it!  Instead of taking days like it would have if I had tried to do the original project it took about an hour.  (To be completely honest it probably would not have taken that long but I am still getting my feet wet with this great program.)

My take using MDS from Stampin' Up

I hope you have a great week and are able to squeeze some time to create!

2013, craft, Katherine Roberts, Late Night Stamper, LNS Treasure Hunt, MDS, my digital studio, paper craft, scrapbook, Stampin' Up, Home Decor

When Bleach Goes Right.

I am sure everyone has at least one bad run in with the bleach.  Usually it does not end will.  Tomorrow I am going to show my customers, friends and family how to use bleach for making cards!  I am so excited!  I used the Stampin' Spritzer filled with bleach and lightly sprayed the Basic Gray card stock base and the Rich Razzleberry flower from the Fun Flowers Bigz Die.  Love the look the bleach gives you. 

Here in Kansas City we have a very busy weekend.  We are having the Big 12 Conference downtown as well as the St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday.  But most importantly my sister and her daughters are coming in from out of town!  I can't wait to see them.  They even get to come to my make and take on Sunday.  I hope everyone has a fun, safe weekend!

2013, card, Katherine Roberts, Late Night Stamper, LNS Treasure Hunt, paper, paper craft, Sale-A-Bration, scrap, Sherill Graff, stampin up, bleach

Is it too early for Mother's Day?

I was working on a card and when it was finished I thought this looks like the perfect card for my mom for Mother's Day.  So now I have to wait to give it to her.  I hope I can wait that long. 

2013, Katherine Roberts, Late Night Stamper, LNS Treasure Hunt, paper craft, Sale-A-Bration, scrapbook, stampin up. late night stamper.,

How do you Up-Size?

I love the products in the Sale-a-Bration Stampin Up! offering this year!  There are several stamp sets that are must haves!  Bloomin' Marvelous is one of them.  These are a couple of cards that I made using this wonderful stamp set.  For every $50 you spend you get to choose an item in the Sale-A-Bration flyer but hurry this offer ends March 22, 2013! 





Have your friends over for a party and earn fantastic Sale-A-Bration freebies with a qualifying order! Contact me today to schedule your Sale-A-Bration party.

Shopaholics unite! For every $50 you spend, you’ll get a FREE Sale-A-Bration product! Visit my Online Store to start shopping.

Party all the time when you become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. Plus, when you join during Sale-A-Bration, you’ll get 25% more products for FREE in your Starter Kit! Click Join Now to take advantage of this limited-time offer. Sale-A-Bration is one of the most exciting times of the year at Stampin’ Up! Don’t wait—take advantage of these fantastic offers today.

2013, Katherine Roberts, late night stamper., LNS Treasure Hunt, paper craft, Sale-A-Bration, scrap, scrapbook, stampin up.

March Make and Take Preview

My March Make and Take on Saturday March 16 and Sunday March 17th will be featuring the Bleach Technique.  I am so excited!  I love the look the bleach gives the paper.  Here is a sneak peak.

Are you playing along with the Late Night Stampers Spring Treasure Hunt?  If so below is the list of participants.  Best of luck and don't forget to email me you entries!

Treasure Hunt Participants 2013

 Angela Carter                                          www.angelasinklink.com
Lisa Kmiec                                                http://lisakmiecstamps.blogspot.com
Jane Hignite                                            www.stampwithjane.com
Deborah Smart                                      www.stampandcreate.net
Penny Hanuszak                                    http://pennytokensstampinspot.blogspot.com
Kimberely Morris                                 http://procrastistamper.blogspot.com
Trish Cortez                                          www.stampingwherepapercomesalive.com
Beth Robinson                                     www.sweetsentimentscrafts.com
Rhonda Gabriele                                http://rhondalovesstamping.wordpress.com
Jackie Watson                                    http://jackielwatson.blogspot.com
Cynthia Millan                                  http://StampwithCynthia.blogspot.com
June Reister                                       http://junescreations.blogspot.com
Debbie Broughton                            www.nanastampingroom.com
Joni Metras                                        www.joniinthespotlightstamping.com
Laurie Reaume                                 http://www.stampwithlaur.blogspot.com
Sherrill Graff                                      http://latenitestampinwithsherill.blogspot.com/
Nicole  Tugrul                                    http://becreativewithnicole.blogspot.com
Shelly Peck                                         www.stampinandscrappingnews.com
Megin  Gallagher                              http://vmg206.blogspot.com
Marcee Rodgers                                http://thecraftbinsu.blogspot.com
Karen Philipp                                     www.zgrandmakaren.com
Kris Sobolik                                         http://maddiebugdesigns.blogspot.com
Heidi Weaver                                     http://heidistampinalong.blogspot.com
Carolyn Bennett                              www.carolynstamps.com
Betty-Ann Manghi                            http://stampindemon.blogspot.com
Jan Schoenfeld                                 www.getinkywithjan.com
Glenda Mollet                                   http://glendamollet.blogspot.ca
Kat Zariengo                                      http://Katzcreates.wordpress.com
Katherine Roberts                            http://craftinginkc.blogspot.com
Bev Farmer                                       www.createwithbev.blogspot.com
Tanya Stottlemire                             www.scramptastic.blogspot.com 
Ligeia Baird                                      http://stampsandinktherapy.blogspot.com
Carolyn Rakowski                            www.paperlacencardnook.blogspot.com


2013, craft, Katherine Roberts, Late Night Stamper, LNS Treasure Hunt, paper, paper craft, scrap, scrapbook, sherrill graff, 

LNS Spring 2013 Treasure Hunt!!!!

Yeah!  It is that time of year that the great ladies at Late Night Stampers are having their Spring Treasure Hunt.
 
Here’s how to play:
-go to the page (listed at the top of my blog) titled ‘LNS Web Ring’
-visit each of the blogs listed (it’s always nice to leave a comment or start following!) -look for participating Treasure Hunt players – they will have the picture of the SU! box (below), and they will list their clue
-make a note of what the clue is, and whose blog it is on
-once you’ve collected 50 clues, email them to ME at mkroberts77@yahoo.com  listing each clue & where you found it
-you have from March 1st to May 12th at midnight PST  to collect 50 clues and email them to me, to be entered into the contest. 

Here is my clue

My Clue - Stampin Scrub

I personally love this product.  I would say this and the Stampin Mist are a must have for any stamper!  

Many thanks go to
-Sherrill Graff, for sponsoring the Treasure Hunt and supplying the prize of $150 in Stampin' Up! products to the winner.

Treasure Hunt Participants 2013

1. Angela Carter                                          www.angelasinklink.com
2.Lisa Kmiec                                                http://lisakmiecstamps.blogspot.com
3.Jane Hignite                                            www.stampwithjane.com
4.Deborah Smart                                      www.stampandcreate.net
5.Penny Hanuszak                                    http://pennytokensstampinspot.blogspot.com
6.Kimberley Morris                                 http://procrastistamper.blogspot.com
7.Trish Cortez                                          www.stampingwherepapercomesalive.com
8.Beth Robinson                                     www.sweetsentimentscrafts.com
9.Rhonda Gabriele                                http://rhondalovesstamping.wordpress.com
10.Jackie Watson                                    http://jackielwatson.blogspot.com
11.Cynthia Millan                                  http://StampwithCynthia.blogspot.com
12.June Reister                                       http://junescreations.blogspot.com
13.Debbie Broughton                            www.nanastampingroom.com
14.Joni Metras                                        www.joniinthespotlightstamping.com
15.Laurie Reaume                                 http://www.stampwithlaur.blogspot.com
16.Sherrill Graff                                      http://latenitestampinwithsherill.blogspot.com/
17.Nicole  Tugrul                                    http://becreativewithnicole.blogspot.com
18.Shelly Peck                                         www.stampinandscrappingnews.com
19.Megin  Gallagher                              http://vmg206.blogspot.com
20.Marcee Rodgers                                http://thecraftbinsu.blogspot.com
21.Karen Philipp                                     www.zgrandmakaren.com
22.Kris Sobolik                                         http://maddiebugdesigns.blogspot.com
23.Heidi Weaver                                     http://heidistampinalong.blogspot.com
24.Carolyn Bennett                              www.carolynstamps.com
25.Betty-Ann Manghi                            http://stampindemon.blogspot.com
26.Jan Schoenfeld                                 www.getinkywithjan.com
27.Glenda Mollet                                   http://glendamollet.blogspot.ca
28.Kat Zariengo                                      http://Katzcreates.wordpress.com
29.Katherine Roberts                            http://craftinginkc.blogspot.com
30.Bev Farmer                                       www.createwithbev.blogspot.com
31.Tanya Stottlemire                             www.scramptastic.blogspot.com 

32.Ligeia Baird                                      http://stampsandinktherapy.blogspot.com
33.Carolyn Rakowski                            www.paperlacencardnook.blogspot.com
34.Danielle Calder                                 www.stampenvy.ca 
35.Jaye Catalano                                   http://carmine-crafts.blogspot.com
36.Lesley Lendon                                  http://lellyjellys.blogspot.co.uk/ 
37.Lori Ann Rogers                                http://www.victorianview4u.blogspot.com
38.Vanessa A. Terrell                            http://www.stampwithvanessa.com
39.Dawn Johnson                                  www.stampinwdawn.blogspot.com
40.Melissa Banbury                               www.porchswingcreations.blogspot.com
41.Janet Yates                                      www.stampinnerd.blogspot.com
42.Cathy Parlitsis                                  www.stampsandscrapbooks.com 
43.Laura Camacho                               http://sendajoyfulcard.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html
44.Lori Sinden                                      www.loristampsalot.blogspot.com
45.Kit Gosha                                        www.keepintouchstampin.com
46.Beatriz Redd                                   www.queenbeascraps.blogspot.com
47.Cynthia Simpson                             http://cynthiastampinhappening.wordpress.com
48.Jayne Stenstrom                             http://www.jaynestamps.com 
49.Kelli Lichtenberg                             www.thesemicreativestamper.blogspot.com
50.Julie Fields                                      http://ribbonsnjulz.blogspot.com
51.SuZan Brown                                  www.agivingart.blogspot.com
52.Lauren Huntley                                www.craftyhippy.co.uk
53. Siara Acdal                                     www.siarasweetsensations.com
54. Tonawanda Yost                            http://tooinkincute.blogspot.com
55. Wendy Cranford                             www.luvinstampinup.blogspot.com

UTD 3/27/13

I hope you enjoy playing and best of luck!



 2013, card, Katherine Roberts, Late Night Stamper, LNS Treasure Hunt, paper, paper craft, sherrill graff, stamp, stampin up,

Working on Birthdays

Although I liked my last birthday card, I was thinking it was not really what I wanted for my son for his birthday.  I think I am getting close with this one. 



This picture was taken of our King Charles Caviler, Molly and foster puppy Cora.  It officially snowed 9" here in Kansas City with many places receiving more than 12".  We received 10" at our house and Molly and Max love it!  Max is the cocker spaniel.  I love his goofy look. 

2013, Katherine 





Roberts, Late Night Stamper, paper, paper craft, Sale-A-Bration, scrap, scrapbooking, stamp, stampin up, Blue Ribbon, Comfort Cafe

How Do You Prepare for a Snow Day or Two?

Here in Kansas City we are currently experiencing snow.  We are expected to receive over 12" of the powdery white stuff.  My children are so excited!  I thought that I would prepare by making a couple of cards.  So last night these are what I created. 
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This on might be my oldest sons birthday card.  I can't decide if I want to make another one or not. 

I love how simple these are.  Midnight Muse is my favorite In Color 2012-2014 color!  (Mostly because I love the color blue but it is just great.)

I hope to go to the craft room and create more today!

Stay safe and warm.

2013, Katherine Roberts, Late Night Stamper, paper, paper craft, stampin up, scrap, scrapbooking,

So Glad to Be Back!

I am so glad to be feeling better.  For the past week and a half I have not been well but I am back to normal now!  These are a couple of card I worked on using the Sale-A-Bration set Feeling Sentimental and You're Amazing.  I love how these turned out.  I used Very Vanilla and Early Espresso Card Stock and Early Espresso Ink.

I hope you stay well and keep on stamping!

2013, Katherine Roberts, late night stamper., card, paper, paper craft, scrap, stampin up, Sale-A-Bration, Feeling Sentimental, You're Amazing