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Hi! My name is Krissy, welcome to my blog. I have been an avid paper-crafter for many years, my addiction started with scrapbooking and has evolved to card-making. It all started when I realized that I had forgotten to buy a card for my nephew's birthday. Looking at my ever-expanding collection of scrapbook supplies, I thought I'd made a card for him. Since then, I've been hooked on card-making and my scrapbooks have been collecting dust. Someday I'll get back to them... I have two beautiful boys and a wonderful & supportive husband and I work at the Preschool at our church. When I'm not spending time with my family or making cards, I enjoy being active in our church. Life is good! Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoy your visit.

Take time to get inky today....

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Scrappy Bowl Sunday

Hi!  Happy Scrappy Bowl Sunday!  Or, as some people call it "Super Bowl Sunday".  It's a big day in our house, but I thought I'd take a quick break and share a card I made today.  I used the new Stampendous Taupe Color Fragments.  They are so much fun to work with!  If you haven't tried them, you are in for a real treat!  Ready to see my card?


recipe: Stampendous Taupe Color Fragments, Cling Bird Post, Clear Bark Embossing Powder, Pirate Gold Embossing Powder; Recollections Spice Market Card Stock; VersaMark Ink; Darice Hemp Cord; Tea Dye Distress Ink


Stampendous Color Fragments are just that. Bits of pure color you can glue on to any surface with any adhesvie. Sprinkle into melting embossing powders for an amazing Encrusted Jewel look. Crush for smaller particles.  For my card today, I stamped my image with VersaMark ink, sprinkled on Clear Bark EP and then added Taupe Color Fragments on top of the embossing powder.  To keep the Color Fragments from blowing around during heat setting, hold your heat gun on the underside of your cardstock and heat to melt the embossing powder.  As the EP melts, it will hold on to your color fragments.  They are so much fun to work with! (but hard to photograph sometimes *sigh*)
How would you like to give them a try?  I've got a jar of Taupe Color Fragments waiting for one of you!  All you need to do is become a follower of my blog and leave me a comment.  After the Super Bowl, I'll draw a winning comment and post it on my blog.  So, be sure to check back after the game!  Due to customs restrictions, US/APO/FPO winners only - sorry!
I also want to let you know that we hope you'll join us  on Saturday, February 11 for our Stampendous Blog Hop featuring all of our new products!  You won't want to miss it!


OK, time for me to get back to the game.  In our house we celebrate Super Bowl Sunday with what we call "Snacky Dinner" - popcorn chicken, egg roll, french fries, popcorn, chips & salsa, veges & dip....all SUPER healthy (oh well, it's a holiday, right?)

Thanks for popping in - I hope you'll be back to visit soon!  Take time to get inky today!

87 comments:

zandra said...

thanks for a chance to win

Gennie said...

Great Card!

Margaret Ann Moffat said...

wow great use of the fragments will definitely use these

Purplegirl2009 said...

Very nice card, will save you link and come back after the show, thanks for the chance to win

Annette.alexander@cox.net

Brenda Devall said...

Very Nice Card!

iluvtojournal said...

Love all your products-the quality makes a difference.

Kim said...

Lovely card!!

sharlo said...

Love all your new items thank you for the drive by

bbsox55 said...

Great card!

Jane Martin said...

Pretty card. Love the fragments.

Neppie said...

Love the postcard

Raven said...

What a cool tradition..."Snacky Dinner". I may have to do this for some events.

ravenmc @hotmail.com

Scrap4Therapy said...

Great Card and my kind of dinner!

Pixie Camembert said...

Hi! Here from Live on the Scrap Beach! d Thanks for the chance to win!
Sally in California

Sharon said...

that for popping by from scrap beach levine at pldi dot net

Paula said...

Great blog. Thanks for asking us to follow.
pholub@unm.edu

Scrappin Susie said...

Beautiful card...Kathryn sent me!

TwoHeartsPath said...

Awesome Stamp!! Love it!!!
Patti

sharlo said...

thank you for the drive by ...love the new products

DWD said...

I am watching the game and scrapping with Kathryn.

Mark and Lisa said...

Krissy! Love the postcard stamp! I have collected postcards for years and have to get a stamp like that!

Thanks for the driveby on Kathryn's UStream channel! Hope for the chance to win a prize!

scrapadabadoo said...

great card ! thanks for joining us for scrappy bowl

Melissa said...

Beautiful! Thank you!

2cut said...

Georgous! Love the accent it gives your bird! Thanks for playing in the superbowl party with Kathryn! c

TwoHeartsPath said...

Awesome Stamp!! Love It!! Patti

Carla said...

Hi there! I was at scrappy bowl with Kathryn, when you did a drive by. Thank you for your kindness to all the scrappers.

Lori said...

Love your card..that is so cool! I am watching Kathryn on the Beach ustream :)

HumBrdLvr1 said...

Thanks for the opportunity to win some great Stampendous products!

D said...

Love the card!
Thank you for a chance to win!
-D

shari said...

Awesome new product, I'll come back after the show to check out your blog. Shari (cricutrookie)cricutrookie at aol dot com

Nat Laney said...

Love the fragments. Enjoying Kathryn's Scrappy Bowl. Thank you. Bookmarked your site.

Bren said...

Thhanks for the giveaway. Looking forward to the bloghop!

Deann said...

I love snacky dinners

Teresa said...

I hope this has not posted a lot but love the colors

Lori said...

Love your card! :) I am watching Kathryn on the Beach. Thanks for the chance to win!

TJ said...

Nice blog; so nice to find you!
Trisha H
Iceteeeeee@aol.com

Love 2 Scrap-N-Crop said...

Thank you for the chance to win.

gela said...

have not seen the CHA previews. looking forward to you blog hop next weekend

Ella Conner said...

love this card...very pretty colors! cmella04@roadrunner.com

tudorwench said...

Very nifty! Can't wait to try it!

ShelleyM said...

Thanks for the chance to win,These fragments look really fun!

Dawn Edwards said...

wow super cool product I would love to give it a try!

Cheryle said...

Ah, superbowl is a big thing for my kids--quiet time for me and the hubby lol. I love the card; I have the stamp but have not used it yet.

scrapadabadoo said...

Hi Guys. Love you all and we laove Stampendous products. Can't keep them in stock. Had a great time with Fran and Laura at CHA!
C Ya,
Barrie
Scrapadabadoo

quiltea56 said...

Hi so happy to find your blog.
Thank you for your creative inspiration.

Kute N Krafty said...

Thanks for this awesome giveaway...can't wait to see who wins!
Thanks again,
Kim

Scottishrose said...

LuV this card! Of course we all just Luv the Stampendous stamps..I have many to play with! ThX!!!

bozena said...

Beautiful cards!!! Thanks forte chance to win!

Debbie said...

following you on Pinterest thanks for this chance to win. watching the scrapbeach on ustream
upnurse at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

I love this card! Very unexpected the way everything comes together, and those fragments are awesome!

BeatrizS said...

thanks for the chance to win! Love the card!

Sue said...

Thanks for the great giveaway

gaterlady said...

Thanks for the tip about putting the blower on the underside - I have never heard that before.

Debbie said...

i posted earlier and mention that i followed you on pinterest because i could not find another follow link, after looking around your site i found it at the top, sorry about this love your site and love the things you have pinned.halftime at the scrapbeach
upnurse at aol dot com

3MiniSchnauzers said...

I love your card! So cute!! Thanks for the chance to win!

Stephanie (Arty Carty) Lee said...

Love that you kept the card simple to showcase the stamp and the fragments! I'm not commenting to win but I just had to check out your card! xxx Steph

Penny said...

ok I am a follower now and hope you had a wonderful super bowl. Thanks for a chance to win.
pudgepalace@bresnan.net

mjc777 said...

Thanks for the giveaway! That's so cool!!

Mercy's Pages said...

great card :)

uptomyneckinpaper said...

thank you so much for a chance to win. I was sent here from the scrappybowl.

Maksnana said...

Thanks so much for sponsoring scrap bowl. Nice card. God Bless

Perfect Trim Ruler said...

Thank you for the opportunity, I did not see abutton to "follow" though.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the great giveaway tonight on the Scrappy Bowl on Scrap Beach!

Angie

Katina said...

Love the card you made, I really love postcard motifs!

thanks for participating!!

Robin said...

Thank-you for stopping by Kathryn's tonight.

Diana said...

Came here by way of Scrappy Bowl. I love your card! Can't wait to try some Color Fragments; they look like they are a lot of fun.

Anonymous said...

Thanks so much for the chance to win! Love it!

Caroline D. said...

nice card!! love the new enamels and fragments. thanks for the chance

Anonymous said...

these fragments look so fun, ty for a chance to win one!!

kathy said...

The fragments certainly adds the perfect touch to your card. Love it.

Lois said...

thank you for donating to the giveaways. I look forward to enjoying your blog for many years to come! Lois

Julie said...

Thanks for the chance to win:)

Julia Cheang said...

Can't wait to try out the amazing fragments. Thanks for a chance to win.

Estelle from Hernando, MS said...

thanks for joining Kathryn's Scrappy Bowl and giving us a chance to win.

solucky said...

Thanks for the chance to win! So much fun!

MelindaWV said...

I love the fragments. they really add beauty to a card.

j.de.lu designs said...

Thank you for the chance to win!

Pam said...

Love your card! Fragments are awesome.

Jeanette said...

thanks for a chance to win.:)

flirtini83 said...

This is so much fun. Who would have thought that football and scrapbooking could be so much fun together! TFS.

MsDebren said...

awesome stuff, thx for a chance to win !

GirlScoutMom said...

Very beautiful card.
I can't wait to play with the fragments.

Doris said...

Had a great time with all of you on the scrappy bowl. Anxious to try the fragments

Unknown said...

Thanks for joining scrappy bowl. Great card!

Unknown said...

Thanks for joining scrappy bowl. Love the card.

Curt in Indy said...

Hey there! This is a really fun new product and I love how you used it! These are my favorite color shades, and love the vintage postcard look! Great stuff! Best, Curt

Jennie P. said...

I love the fragments on the bird wing. Neat effect.