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Hope your day is on cloud nine

7 April, 20176 April, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today, I am flying to Sydney for the Stampin’ Up! OnStage Local event to be held tomorrow at Luna Park! I am very excited, as this is the launch of the brand new Annual Catalogue, and only those demonstrators who attend the event, get to see the catalogue before anyone else. Also, I have a little secret to share… I am also one of the display stampers! Yes, I have been busy creating for the past couple of weeks with brand new catalogue items that no one has seen. I am very nervous about displaying my projects, but I am sure they will be okay 😉

When I return home, I will be able to share some pics of my displays with you, but not until Tuesday 11th April, so make sure you tune in then!

So today’s card with the sentiment Hope your day is on cloud nine, is kind of appropriate, as that is how we will be feeling tomorrow as we get that catalogue in our hands!!!!!

Lift Me Up Hot Air Balloons Masculine card by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator, Australia. Occasions 2017

I love the simplicity of this card and the colours coordinate so well. We made this in my class on Saturday and the ladies loved it.

The colours are: Dapper Denim, Crumb Cake, Soft Sky & Very Vanilla

Lift Me Up Hot Air Balloons Masculine card by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator, Australia. Occasions 2017 flat

I wasn’t sure about adding a bow to this card, seeing as it was masculine, so we added a little linen thread tied in a knot…. perfect!

What do you think of this card?

Products Used:

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Dapper Denim, Very Vanilla
Stamp Sets: Lift Me Up
Inks: Crumb Cake, Dapper Denim, Sot Sky
Other: Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin’ Scrub, Paper Snips, Clear Block, Bone Folder, Linen Thread, Dimensionals

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Birthday, feminine, Flowers, Stampin' Up!

Awesomely Artistic with a bee!

5 April, 20172 April, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today, I am mixing up a couple of stamp sets; Dragonfly Dreams, Awesomely Artistic along with the Window Box thinlits dies.

Awesomely Artistic, Dragonfly Dreams, Window Box thinlits by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up demonstrator Melbourne #Occasions2017 Saleabration2017

The white card is sponged along the edges with Crushed Curry ink to soften them.

Next I stamped the flower image with Smoky Slate ink and used my AquaPainter with inks to colour the flowers and leaves.

Awesomely Artistic, Dragonfly Dreams, Window Box thinlits by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up demonstrator Melbourne #Occasions2017 #Saleabration2017

A small strip of glimmer paper was then added. The vellum is die cut with the Window Box Framelits die and attached to a circle of crushed curry cut with the 2″ circle punch. I embossed it with the Hexagons Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I also added some gold metallic thread behind the circle before adhering to the vellum with Fast Fuse to hold it all in place firmly. The little bee was added last!

Awesomely Artistic, Dragonfly Dreams, Window Box thinlits by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up demonstrator Melbourne #Occasions2017

I decorated the inside of the card with some of the embossed card and two more little bumble bees!

Awesomely Artistic, Dragonfly Dreams, Window Box thinlits by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up demonstrator Melbourne #Occasions2017 inside

What do you think of this card?

Products Used:

Cardstock: Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Vellum, Glimmer paper
Stamp Sets: Awesomely Artistic, Dragonfly Dreams
Inks: Memento Black, Crushed Curry, Smoky Slate
Other: Big Shot, Detailed Dragonfly thinlits, Window Box thinlits, Hexagons Dynamic TIEF, 2″ circle punch, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Paper Snips, Clear Block, Bone Folder, Metallic Thread, Dimensionals, Fast Fuse, AquaPainter

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Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!

To a wonderful friend…

3 April, 20172 April, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Although Sale-a-bration has ended, the Occasions and Annual catalogues are jammed packed with gorgeous products, that I never want them to end.

Today, I am focusing on the stunning Dragonfly Dreams stamp set, however, I am not using the dragonfly images, but the little bee!

To a wonderful friend using Stampin Ups Dragonfly Dreams by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up demonstrator Melbourne #Occasions2017

I stamped the bee image all over the Tip Top Taupe card base in Memento Black ink.

I also stamped the bee again onto the oval die cut from the Stitched Shapes Framelits. The sentiment is also stamped in black.

To a wonderful friend using Stampin Ups Dragonfly Dreams by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up demonstrator Melbourne #Occasions2017 closeup

The bee was coloured using the ink pads and blender pens.

I think the burlap ribbon gives the card a bit of a natural feel to the card.

To a wonderful friend using Stampin Ups Dragonfly Dreams by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up demonstrator Melbourne #Occasions2017 flat

What do you think?

Products Used:

Cardstock: Tip Top Taupe, Whisper White
Stamp Sets: Dragonfly Dreams
Inks: Memento Black, Crushed Curry, Smoky Slate
Other: Big Shot, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Paper Snips, Clear Block, Blender Pens, Bone Folder, Linen Thread, Burlap Ribbon

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Delicate Detail sponging for Final day of Saleabration!

31 March, 201725 March, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Wow, where has time gone? I cannot believe it is the final day of Saleabration. If you haven’t placed your order to make the most of earning free product, then you must complete your order today. Don’t miss out!

I am focusing on the stunning Delicate Details stamp set today.

Delicate Details & Dragonfly Dreams by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up demonstrator, Melbourne. sponging technique #occasions2017 #Saleabration2017

The Delicate Detail stamps are inked with Versamark ink and heat embossed with White Embossing Powder.

Using a sponge dauber, I added the following colours blended into one another. From the top they are:

Daffodil Delight
So Saffron
Peekaboo Peach
Calypso Coral
Watermelon Wonder

Delicate Details & Dragonfly Dreams by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up demonstrator, Melbourne. #occasions2017 #Saleabration2017 side

I also stamped the sentiment in Versamark ink, added White Embossing Powder and heat set it. I sponged the card with Daffodil Delight and the edges with Calypso Coral.

A piece of Watermelon Wonder lace was added behind for some extra lacy texture!

Some of the tiny pearls were added all over the card.

Delicate Details & Dragonfly Dreams by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up demonstrator, Melbourne. #occasions2017 #Saleabration2017 sponging

Today is the very last day of Saleabration, so be sure to place your order to make the most of getting your choice of free product (see items below)!

What do you think of this card?

Products Used:

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Stamp Sets: Delicate Details, Dragonfly Dreams
Inks: Daffodil Delight, So Saffron, Peekaboo Peach, Calypso Coral, Watermelon Wonder, Versamark
Other: Heat Tool, White Embossing Powder, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Paper Snips, Clear Block, Sponge Dauber, Bone Folder, Basic Pearls, Watermelon Wonder lace (R)

*Sale-a-bration time!!! (more items added)

With any $90 order you can choose 1 item for FREE
with a $180 order you can choose 2 items for FREE
with a $270 order you can choose 3 items for FREE
ETC
Here are all the FREE items you can choose from!

2016-2018 In Color A4 Cardstock (147366)

Party Animal Designer Washi Tape (147362)

Party Animal DSP (147365)

Petal Burst TIEF (147359)

Seaside TIEF (147360)

Sparkle TIEF (147356)

Succulent Garden DSP (147363)

Tasty Treats Specialty DSP (147364)

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Avant Garden Glimmers

29 March, 201725 March, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today, I have used the beautiful Avant Garden stamp set from the Saleabration brochure. This is one of your last chances to get your hands on this stamp set before 31st March. It is of the FREE items you can choose with any $90 order!

Avant Garden by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up demostrator, Melbourne. #Saleabration2017 DIY

I have used Bermuda Bay as the base colour along with Mint Macaron and Island Indigo. The sentiment is from the same stamp set!

And check out the strips of Mint Macaron glimmer, isn’t it gorgeous?!!!

Avant Garden by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up demostrator, Melbourne. #Saleabration2017 side

There are only two more days left until Saleabration ends on 31st March, so be sure to place your order to make the most of getting some free product!

What do you think of this card?

Products Used:

Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Whisper White, Glimmer paper*
Stamp Sets: Avant Garden*
Inks: Bermuda Bay, Island Indigo, Mint Macaron
Other: Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Paper Snips, Clear Block, Sponge Dauber, Bone Folder

*Sale-a-bration time!!! (more items added)

Succulent Garden DSP (147363)

Sparkle TIEF (147356)

2016-2018 In Color A4 Cardstock (147366)

Party Animal DSP (147365)

Seaside TIEF (147360)

Party Animal Designer Washi Tape (147362)

Tasty Treats Specialty DSP (147364)

Petal Burst TIEF (147359)

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Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), feminine, Flowers, Stampin' Up!

Birdcage in Blooms

27 March, 201725 March, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today, I have gone back to the Blooms & Bliss Designer Series paper from the Annual catalogue to create this feminine card with the Builder Birdcage stamp set. Like the Succulent Garden DSP, this one also coordinates so well!

Feminine Bird Cage card using Stampin' Ups Builder Birdcage & Blooms & Bliss DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Australia. Occasions 2017 DIY

Designer paper is so quick and easy to use to create an interesting background to your cards.

Feminine Anniversary card using Stampin' Ups Builder Bird Cage & Blooms and Bliss DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Australia. Occasions 2017 DIY side

There are only a few days left until Sale-a-bration ends on 31st March, so be sure to place your order to make the most of getting some free product!

What do you think of this card?

Reminder: next craft class (Masculine) is this Saturday, 1st April, 1pm. Be sure to RSVP as soon as possible so I know you are attending and I can make up the kits. Email craftwithkate@live.com.au

Products Used:

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Sweet Sugarplum, Whisper White, Blooms & Bliss DSP
Stamp Sets: Builder Birdcage, Falling for You
Inks: Rich Razzleberry, Sweet Sugarplum
Other: In Colour Enamel Shapes, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Paper Snips, Clear Block, Sponge Dauber, Bone Folder

*Sale-a-bration time!!! (more items added)

Seaside TIEF (147360)

Succulent Garden DSP (147363)

Sparkle TIEF (147356)

Petal Burst TIEF (147359)

2016-2018 In Color A4 Cardstock (147366)

Tasty Treats Specialty DSP (147364)

Party Animal Designer Washi Tape (147362)

Party Animal DSP (147365)

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2017-saleabration-images

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Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Easter, Gift Ideas, Stampin' Up!

Hoppy Easter: Art with Heart Blog Hop

23 March, 201723 March, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I am participating in a blog hop along with the super talented ladies in the Art With Heart Team. We thought it would be fun to share some Easter projects, seeing as Easter is only about 3 weeks away!

Sale-a-bration continues, but must end on 31st March, so to earn your free item, just place a minimum $90 order – ask me how!

Blog Hops are full circles, so you can start hopping here and then at the end of each post is a link to the next one. There is also a list of participants at the end in case of any broken links. You have come to me from our team leader, Claire Daly!

Now let’s get started!

For my projects, I have used the Sale-a-bration stamp set, Hey Chick!

I’ve made these cute little baskets to place my Easter eggs in for my girls to give to their friends at school. I have made two sizes, the first is from a 6″ x 6″ sheet of card stock and the smaller one begins with a 4″ x 4″ sheet of card stock.

Easter Treat Baskets using Stampin Ups Hey Chick stamp set by Kate Morgan Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia 3D DIY.JPG

For the larger 6″ x 6″ box, I scored the card stock on all 4 sides at 1.5″.

This holds 4 medium hollow eggs.

Easter Treat Baskets using Stampin Ups Hey Chick stamp set by Kate Morgan Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia 3D DIY closeup

The smaller 4″ x 4″ box, I scored all 4 sides at 1″.

This holds 5 tiny solid eggs!

Here is another little Easter Treat Basket using the Window Box thinlits dies. I adore how versatile these thinlits are for so many projects, from gift boxes to these cute little baskets which hold three hollow eggs!

To create this one, you cut two of the box shapes and join them together, but then you only need half of the hexagon shape, so cut these in half. I also removed the tabs from either end (top and bottom of pic). Then cut a strip for the handle. Super easy to create! The sentiment is from the Saleabration, Any Occasion stamp set.

This next one is using the same idea but I die cut the stripes into the side and used those strips to create a basket weave effect.

The card uses the Circle of Spring stamp set and the coordinating Wonderful Wreath framelits dies from the Annual catalogue. To create the background,I inked up one side of the Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, placed the Sahara Sand cardstock inside, closed it and rubbed over the top to create the pattern. I also sponged the edges and die cut a circle behind the wreath so the sentiment would shine through!

The Stampin’ Write Markers (Mint Macaron, Sweet Sugarplum, Flirty Flamingo & Peekaboo Peach) were used to colour the wreath for a bold and bright look!

Thanks for visiting today.

Don’t forget to email me at craftwithkate@live.com.au to request your copy of any Catalogue or to ask about joining the Art With Heart team.

Let’s keep this blog hop hopping. Next up we have the lovely, Monika O’Neill.

If you find a broken link or have come to this blog hop from a different entry point, you can view the participants below:

1. Judy May
2. Catherine Proctor
3. Ros Davidson
4. Rebecca Jacovou
5. Kathryn Mangelsdorf
6. Claire Daly
7. Kate Morgan
8. Monika O’Neill
9. Tina Gillespie
10. Rachel Woollard

Happy Hopping,

feminine, Flowers, Stampin' Up!

Bird Cage with Succulents

22 March, 201719 March, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Have I told you how much I am loving the Succulent Garden Designer Series paper?

But this time I have teamed it up with the Builder Birdcage stamp set. I just love how well it coordinates!

Feminine Bird Cage card using Stampin' Ups Builder Birdcage & Succulent Garden DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Australia. Occasions 2017 DIY

Designer paper is so quick and easy to use to create an interesting background to your cards and scrapbook pages. By placing one sheet onto the card base and then a small strip across the centre behind the focal image is stunning!

Feminine card using Stampin' Ups Builder Bird Cage & Succulent Garden DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Australia. Occasions 2017 DIY

Oh and I cannot get enough of that beautiful glimmer paper.

What do you think of this cute card? I love it!

Products Used:

Cardstock: Mint Macaron, Whisper White, Succulent Garden DSP, 6″x6″ Glimmer Assortment Pack*
Stamp Sets: Builder Birdcage
Inks: Old Olive, Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe
Other: Big Shot, Stitched Shapes framelits, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Paper Snips, Clear Block, Banner Triple Punch, Dimensionals, Bone Folder, Rhinestones

*Sale-a-bration time!!! (3 new items!)

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Birthday, feminine, Flowers, Stampin' Up!

Succulent Garden Suite

20 March, 201713 March, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have created a card using the Succulent Garden Suite. I have to say, I was very happy with how this turned out, as it was reasonably quick to create and I can see myself making loads more in this simple, but effective layout. The flower was what took the time, but once you have made one, you can put them together quite fast.

Succulent Garden Suite by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Australia. #occasions2017 DIY 3D Glimmer 1

The succulent is made of 2 of each of the 3 largest petals and 2 of the smaller daisy type dies. I sponged the edges with Rich Razzleberry ink using a sponge dauber. A bone folder was used to curl the edges under before joining the flowers together. I found by putting the flowers together in pairs first and then each of the 4 pairs together to make the one giant flower was the easiest!

Succulent Garden Suite by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Australia. #occasions2017 DIY 3D Glimmer sponged

The Designer Series Paper is double sided, so I cut one piece to be 14.5cm x 10cm, then I cut it through the centre at about 8cm, turned one piece over and joined them together on the card! This is a very quick and effective way to decorate the background. Then I added a strip of glimmer paper over the join.

Succulent Garden Suite by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Australia. #occasions2017 DIY 3D Glimmer 2

What do you think of this card?

Products Used:

Cardstock: Old Olive, Tip Top Taupe, Succulent Garden DSP, Glimmer Assortment Pack
Stamp Sets: Oh So Succulent
Inks: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry
Other: Big Shot, Succulent framelits, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Paper Snips, Sponge Dauber, Clear Block, White Accent Embellishments, Bone Folder

Sale-a-bration time!!! (2nd release items added)

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Birthday, feminine, Stampin' Up!, Watercolour

Everyday Hero, Super Mum!

17 March, 201713 March, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have a Super hero card, but instead of the usual bright primary colours, I have used Sweet Sugarplum and more feminine colours to create a card for the super mum!

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I love the street scene stamped across the bottom in coordinating ink.

I coloured the image using the Watercolour Pencils and AquaPainter, but I did also use the Wink of Stella clear brush to blend the colour of her cape!

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