Prep and Ending

I am coming to the end of the prep for the Open House on Saturday.  Tonight I was able to knock out all but one of the cards I want to display.  Yesterday I finished prepping all the Make and Take supplies.  Tomorrow I will work on finishing displays, setting up and last minute things I am sure will come up.

I am so excited.  Here are some sneak peaks, door prizes and display cards. 

I really hope my guests enjoy them as much as I enjoyed making them!



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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.


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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. 

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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!

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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! 





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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


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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 





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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

January 2013 Make and Take Preview

January is an exciting time for Stampin' Up.  We start the new Seasonal Catalog and on January 22nd the Sale-A-Bration sale.  In addition I have an exciting announcement on Saturday!  Above is a preview of some of what we will be creating on Saturday and Sunday. 

I can't wait!


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Happy New Year

Today is the last day of 2012.  We will ring in the New Year with my parents this evening after playing card games and snacking on spinach dip and shrimp cocktail.  I hope to be in the craft room creating more in 2013. 

Here are a couple of 3x3's that I made.  I will be making a bigger version of the car card for my youngest son for his birthday. 

Have a safe and happy New Year!

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Merry Christmas!

This week has been a whirlwind of Christmas gatherings.  It is always great to spend time with all of our family members.  Somehow we have managed to get all presents wrapped and cards made in the mist of the chaos.  This is the card I made for my mom and dad this year.  My mom loves things that are small and really enjoyed the easel card we made at the December make and take.  I saw this on a demonstrator website and had to try it.  It was fun to make and Mom loved it!  I hope you enjoy it too!

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Grandma's Christmas Card

Today we got to visit my husband's grandmother.  I love her.  From the first time I met her she has been nothing but loving, warm and easy going.  She currently lives in a nursing home and likes to display the card and pictures she gets.  This year I was inspired to make her what I call a lantern card.  She will be able to display it and have a bit of light shining through.

Now I am working on cards for the other grandmas.  I hope to finish tomorrow and post them soon. 

In the mean time I hope you are able to take advantage of Stampin' Up Clearance Rack.  More than 300 items were added including the Dasher stamp that was used on the gift card holder below.

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3 by 3 How Cute You Can Be

Each month 3 fellow demonstrators and I get together at a local Panera and make a couple of 3x3 card fronts.  We have a great time and get some great ideas for our customers!

These are a couple that I made for last month.  Tomorrow we meet again and I will share more but want to keep it a surprise until then. 

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December 2012 Make and Take

I am very excited for my December Make and Take this Saturday!  I am completely full!  These are the card we are going to make.  I have orders for some already!

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Take a Pick

A customer wanted me to create a Christmas card for her using Christmas Lodge stamp set.  She gave me a basic idea of the look she was after.  I told her I would make up a couple and she could choose which one she wanted to make and I would let her know what she needed.  These are the ones that I came up with.

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