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6.11.13 Project Life Update

Back in May I shared a Project Life spread on the Simon Says Stamp blog and thought I'd post it here as well:

It uses pieces from the April + May Project Kit along with a lot of stamps and Galaxy Gold ink. I also used the Chevron stencil to create a card for the spread as well.

The What I Wore card was made by printing out the photo twice then cutting out my body to use as a mask for stamping on the second copy of the photo. The stamp comes from the Happiness Is set. I like how this turned out and will be trying it again!

The spread also reminded me to share that I am on this week's episode of Paperclipping Roundtable talking about documenting something I love... FOOD!  We discuss taking photos in restaurants and also supplies to use to scrapbook those photos. My favorites of course being my Bon Appetit stamp set and Feed Me badges. Necessities for all your delicious foodies adventures. You can listen to the episode right here.

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New Products and Some Neon

Saturday I Instagrammed a shot of an exciting package I got in the mail from Simon Says Stamp... new stickers and stamps! Because I design the products fairly far out I tend to forget about them (and be focused on what's next) so I'm always excited to see the physical product.  I was also really excited because I'd placed an order for some new products in the shop I've been waiting to try as well. 

When I was in Newfoundland I was lucky to watch Sara Case Strickland teach a class and she used the Tim Holtz Distress Paint in Picket Fence. Watching what she did with it and stamps was super cool so I added it to my order. I also picked up the Neon Pink Hero Arts Paint Dauber. This one just looked too fun to pass up. I paired these with my Triangles Stencil, putting the white down first and letting it dry before adding the pink. Seeing the results I became promptly addicted to both.  Next I want Yellow and Tide Pool!

I figured Austin needed a little bit of neon in my Project Life so I keep going with some washi tape paired with the new stamp sets Calendar, Like a Boss, and Gold Star. I really love the calendar, it turned out exactly like I pictured in my head and now I have so many ideas for using it.

The teal stickers photographed a little lighter than they are in real life... they're actually a very lovely shade of teal that I can't get enough of.  They match perfectly with the Uncharted Waters line from Glitz that hasn't left my desk since I bought it months ago.  Love this line.

More to come using the new stickers and stamps but pick some up for your stash right here!

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Simon Says Stamp June Card Kit

I had the honor of designing the stamp set to go into this month's June Card Kit at Simon Says Stamp. Paired with the Hipster line from Basic Grey, it was fun to do a more masculine set. You can find the kit here and also the stamp set is available separately here (great for upcoming Father's Day!)

I used the June Card Kit to put together some cards for my Project Life album. I really like the colors of the kit and of course I always dig the hipster vibe.  Here's what I made:

Even though the stamp set was designed for card makers it can easily translate into some fun Project Life elements. The only thing I added on these spreads that wasn't from the kit were paperclips and my Tiny Attacher.  I love it when spreads come together so easily!

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5.22.13 Project Life Update

I've been making some good progress on my Project Life lately and have a bit to share. I used a lot of pieces from my June + July Project Kit, which just happen to be shipping in a few days!  Exciting for me and I hope for you too.  Let's make cool stuff in June and July!

The papers all come from the kit as well as the washi tape. I added in my favorite white stickers and a white label sticker too. 

I used my Home Sweet Home stamp set combined with Brilliance Moonlight White - just to switch things up from my old faithful Brilliance Galaxy Gold. No surprise that I was still really impressed with how the white stamped onto photos. Crisp and clean and opaque.  I also used the little chicken guy from my Bon Appetit set with Saffron Ranger Archival Ink. The chicken stamped over and over just made me happy, which was so fitting for the amazing chicken that we ate at dinner (and I had for lunch the next day!)

I used a few die cuts from the Project Kit here and I like how easy they are to add a little bit of journaling. The days of the week stamps from the kit's stamp set are also used here so you can see the sizing.  The love stencil from the words stencil set was paired with Dirty Martini Dylusions ink spray. My first time using Dylusions and I was really pleased with the vibrant color.

I'm starting to work on the next kit already and have a lot, and I mean A LOT, of great ideas + improvements to put into motion.  This is so fun. Thanks for coming on the adventure with me.

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June + July Project Kit Stamps

My June + July Project Kit at Simon Says Stamp comes with a great exclusive 4x6 set of stamps that is going to be perfecto for your Project Life this summer. I tested it out by creating six 3x4 cards using the white and kraft cards that will come in the stacked deck. These paper stamp like a dream... after all those folks at Simon know what's best in the world of stamping!  Here's what I made:

The inks I used are some of my go-to's: Ranger Saffron Archival, Ranger Coffee Archival, Ranger Sienna Archival, Ranger Cobalt Archival, Hero Arts Soft Sand, and of course my favorite Brilliance Galaxy Gold (that was included in the April + May kit.)  It was super easy and quick to make a few journaling cards to add to my stack.

I have quite a few stamps and stickers in this shape and I never thought to do a repeating pattern with them until now. I was happy with the way it turned out and want to try it again in a variety of colors. You can find the shape in the Right Now set as well.

I tell you, that Galaxy Gold is swoon worthy. It works so well on non-porous surfaces like photos and the kraft cardstock that is included in the kit. There is just the right amount of subtle shine. I am in love.

I had a few questions about the Stacked Deck in the kit that I wanted to answer quickly. Please let me know if there's anything else you'd like to know and I'm happy to get you some info as well.

The first batch of cards were very slick - has this changed?
Yes! We are now printing them on more matte paper and they will also be a little thicker.  You'll also note that they are now all double sided with grids or ledger on the backsides. My friend mentioned to me that she wanted more cards that could be used for journaling so this was definitely kept in mind for the June + July kit.

Why don't they fit the Becky Higgins pockets? I have to keep trimming them down.
The cards will always be sized to 3x4.  There is not a standard size pocket out there - Becky's are a little smaller than 3x4 but the Sn@p album (as well as the Studio Calico handbook, I believe) are a bit bigger than 3x4.  Rather than trim them down to fit the smallest pockets, I went for a happy medium that will work well for whatever system you are using.

Why aren't there any landscape or 4x6 cards?
For the next kit I will make sure to include some landscape cards for those using that style page protector as well. The idea behind the Stacked Deck is that the cards are all 3x4 but four of these cards have been designed to sit side by side.  The pattern stretches to the next card so you can slip them both into a 4x6 pocket seamlessly.  Someday I hope to design more custom papers and will hopefully get you bigger cards included in the contents of the kit.

So there you have it!  Kits are still available right here... we upped the quantity this time so there's more to go around!  I am getting so excited to see what you're going to make.

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Project Kit Inspiration

I've got some inspiration to share today using the April/May Project Kit from Simon Says Stamp. It's been so awesome to see how you're using it and thank you so much for continuing to share with me.  The card above uses the white woodgrain card and white letter stickers along with a stamp from the kit.  I also had this spread go up on Simon's blog a few weeks ago from my California trip last February:

It uses the Project Kit plus my Eleanor, YOLO, Let's Go, and Bon Appetit stamps. You can pick up the label stickers separately if you missed the kit... they are addicting to use.  

Here's some awesome inspiration that's been posted on Instagram lately - thank you for sharing:

Remember to tag your posts with the hashtag #kellypurkey so they're easily found - and I can't wait to see them! 

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On the Simon Blog

Today you can find me sharing some ideas using my Kelly Purkey products over on the Simon Says Stamp blog.  I've got a card using the Home Sweet Home stamp set along with a Project Life spreading putting lots of stamps to work.  Hope that you'll swing by!

Simon Says Stamp Early Spring Release Blog Hop

I'm happy to start the morning off with the Simon Says Stamp Blog Hop!  We're celebrating the awesome early Spring release.  You can stop by the Simon Blog to get a full list of the lovely ladies participating.  I'm thrilled to have three stamp sets included in this line-up of great Simon products: Scotty, Come Sail Away, and Happiness Is. Here's a peek at Come Sail Away on a little card that I've put together...


I have a special fondness for whales that began back when we studied them in elementary school, so I love that all things nautical are trendy right now.  This little guy is a happy one.  And he's telling you a very important message!  I cut out the word bubble with a speech bubble wafer thin die and heat embossed the sentiment with white American Crafts Zing powder.

The card base is a die cut card from Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm - one of my new favorite products.  They're so cute and easy to use. The sequins that I added are from my Kelly Purkey line.  I'm addicted.

And now to the giveaway part! Leave a comment on this blog post and one lucky winner from my blog will receive a Simon Says Stamp Goody bag. We will randomly draw a winner at 9:00 AM EST on Wednesday, 4/3/13 so be sure to leave your comment by then. (And be sure to comment on each designer’s blog for 14 chances to win!)

The next stop on the hop is Cristina Kowalczyk - I can't wait to see what she's created.  Thanks for stopping by!

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Introducing Kelly Purkey Project Kits

We've finally let the cat out of the bag (thank goodness, that poor kitty!) with news today on the Simon Says Stamp blog about the Simon + Kelly Purkey Project Kits.  I'm beyond excited to be working on this fantastic venture to deliver right to you.  It's a bi-monthly kit, as not to overwhelm you with product, full of my favorite products and items designed by me just for the kit.  Here's a little more info and some sneak peeks:

Life as you know it is already a project and we're here to help make documenting it even easier! Introducing Project Kits from Simon Says Stamp and Kelly Purkey. We've put together a fantastic bi-monthly kit full of coordinating supplies to help you get those everyday moments documented.  Our Project Kits work perfectly with the Becky Higgins Project Life and Simple Stories Sn@p! systems.  We hope our products help the "paper lover in you" build and customize your pages.

Included in every Project Kit is an exclusive new item called a "Stacked Deck". This is a set of thirty unique 3"x4" cards in a variety of paper. You'll receive cardstock, vellum, wood grain embossed cardstock, wood, and even beautifully hand letterpress pieces hand selected and designed by Kelly.  The wood and woodgrain pages are especially inviting for die cutting!  It's a Stacked Deck to give you a winning hand each time! 

The stamps, stickers, badges, tokens, and Stacked Deck have all been proudly made in the Good Old USA. You can reserve your kit now for $49.99. April/May kits will begin shipping with the full reveal on March 25.  Due to the limited nature of the products, there are limited quantities available. 

You have been asking us for these products and we heard!  We are thrilled to be able to bring such quality, well designed products to the market for YOU!

Thank you so very much for all your support on Instagram, Facebook, email, texts, Twitter - all of it! I appreciate it so much, I can't tell you.  And I am giddy with anticipation to see you use the kits and incorporate them into your Project Life albums.

Today we also released an expanded line of Kelly Purkey products... dies, washi, sequins, stickers, and tons of stamps!  You can check them out here and I will be back soon with a fun post to share a close up look at all of the new goodies.

Scotty Celebrates St. Patty's Day

St. Patrick's Day is coming up and if you've ever experienced it in Chicago you know that it's no joke around here. This is a serious holiday with a capital H for hangover.  But to get to the real point of this post... celebrating the holiday with my Scotty stamp set found at Simon Says Stamp.  It was named Scotty because I thought the font looked a little futuristic and "beam me up, Scotty" entered my head as I was laying out the letters.  

If you haven't noticed, Scotty is a double alphabet with a solid and an outline.  I like the idea of layering them on top of each other to create a shadow effect.  I put Scotty to good use on addressing a St. Patty's Day card to send out some good luck wishes in.

First layer was stamped with the solid alpha from Scotty and Memento Pear Tart ink:

Second layer was stamped a little off center with the outline alpha Ranger Archival Emerald Green:

Double the pleasure, double the fun... double the good luck!

Get beamed up with Scotty and give this technique a try.  And also sending very Happy St. Patty's Day wishes to all of you who are not named Amanda Spurlock.  Have a great weekend!

 

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