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Garden Green: To Market Simple Layout Thank You Card & Triangle Giftbox

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Week 26 – Garden Green

Today I feature the To Market Designer Paper in this fun layout, using Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie and Basic White.

Thank You card To Market DSP for Garden Green Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

How did I make it?

  1. Begin with a sheet of Garden Green cardstock cut to 29.7cm x 10.5cm, score @ 14.8cm to create a top folding portrait orientation standard sized card.
  2. Cut a piece of DSP 10cm x 14.2cm and cut in half down the centre. Flip one piece over the reveal the reverse pattern and glue them side by side to the card base.
  3. Cut another piece of DSP 7.5cm x 10.5cm and a matt layer of Garden Green card 8cm x 11cm and glue them together.
  4. Wrap some green Natural Tones Linen Thread around the right side three times and tie in a bow. Adhere this to the centre of the card on Dimensionals.
  5. Die cut a different floral pattern from the same DSP pack using a circle from the Spotlight on Nature dies and glue this to the previous layer, overhanging it slightly on the left.
  6. Diecut the Basic White banner [Stylish Shapes dies] and stamp the sentiment [Simply Said] in Garden Green ink.
  7. Cut a piece of the green Festive Glimmer Paper 1cm x 7cm and adhere to the back of the banner with Glue Dots.
  8. Cut a Golden Woven Leaves in half and add to the back of the banner with Glue Dots on the lower left 7 upper right. Adhere this to the lower part of the circle on Dimensionals.
  9. Die cut three flowers [Country Birdhouse dies] in Pumpkin Pie cardstock and add with Glue Dots to the card.
  10. Finish off by adding some Brushed Brass Butterfly Embellishments and Adhesive-backed Sparkle Gems to the centre of each flower.
  11. On the inside a Basic White insert 10.5cm x 7.3cm with a strip of the floral DSP to carry over the design!

TIP: I cut a sheet of A4 cardstock down the centre at 10.5cm, then cut each of these into 7.4cm pieces, so I can get 8 inserts from one sheet of cardstock!

Thank You card To Market DSP for Garden Green Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024 close up

Thank You card To Market DSP for Garden Green Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024 inside

I also have a cute triangle giftbox that folds flat, perfect for making ahead of time, storing and even regifting. You could put some little chocolates inside or anything small that may fit.

Triangle Giftbox for Garden Green Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

I added two small magnets to hold mine closed.

Triangle Giftbox fold flat for Garden Green Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

I cased this idea from Claire Ottaway, a UK Demonstrator.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Gorgeous Grape.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Rachel Woollard.

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Product List
Stamps: 
Simply Said, Unbounded Love*
Dies: Country Birdhouse, Spotlight on Nature, Stylish Shapes, Unbounded Love*
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic White, Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie, Festive Glimmer, To Market DSP, Season of Elegance SDSP, Gold Foil, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Garden Green
Embellishments: Brushed Brass Butterflies, Adhesive-backed Sparkle Gems, Natural Tones Linen Thread, Woven Golden Leaves
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools:  Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy
* can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Heart of Christmas Week 12: A Little Bit Festive

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I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Monday evening for the AWHT Heart of Christmas Blog Hop showcasing Stampin’ Up! seasonal products.

Week 12

Today I feature the A Little Bit Festive Mix & Match Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP). It has three sheets of double-sided 12 x 12 patterned papers with festive Christmas designs on one side and all-purpose patterns on the other. And it also has three sheets of die-cut Christmas elements that you can use on card fronts or to frame photos on scrapbook pages—stockings, wreaths, Christmas trees, and more.

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Card 1 – a simple strip of patterned paper on a Gold Foil matt down the centre. A diecut Garden Green circle with one of the elements attached on Dimensionals and a white circle with the lovely sentiment to finish the card.

A Little Bit Festive card 1 Week 12 HOC by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

Card 2 – I love this gingham patterned paper so I covered the entire card front. A large Basic White circle [Spotlight on Nature dies] is die cut and three of the elements attached. The sentiment is Gold heat embossed. Under the circle, is some of the beautiful Cherry Cobbler & Gold Satin Ribbon. Some star elements are added.

A Little Bit Festive card 2 Week 12 HOC by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

Card 3 – Another simple layout with some of the Season of Elegance Specialty DSP cut into 2cm strips and adhered to some Basic White card, then added to the Cherry Cobbler card base. A Gold heat embossed sentiment on Cherry Cobbler card punched out with a 1¾” circle punch and adhered to the wreath element. This is adhered on Dimensionals. Some lovely gold sequins from the Neutrals pack finishes it off.

A Little Bit Festive card 3 Week 12 HOC by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Monday for more Christmas inspiration!

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Andrea Sargent in South Australia.

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The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Sharon Davern’s blog.

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Product List
Stamps: 
Peaceful Season
Dies: Spotlight on Nature, Unbounded Love
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic White, Thick Basic White, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Gold Foil, A Little Bit Festive Mix & Match SDSP, Seasons of Elegance Specialty DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Versamark
Embellishments: Cherry Cobbler & Gold Satin Ribbon, Neutrals Adhesive-backed Sequins
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Gold WOW Embossing Powder, 1¾” Circle Punch, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy

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Fresh Freesia: Country Flowers Accordian Double Gatefold card

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Week 25 – Fresh Freesia

Today we mark the halfway point through our colours at Week 25!!! Which has been your favourite so far?!!

I am featuring the Country Flowers Bundle with the Country Woods Designer Series Paper (DSP) in this fun fold design. I have used Fresh Freesia, Misty Moonlight and Summer Splash as my main colour palette.

Accordian Double Gatefold card for Fresh Freesia Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

Each of these pots are die cut in white card, but before removing the card, turn them over and run your stylus tip on the Take Your Pick Tool around the inside edge of the die for more definition. Then turn it over and use a Blending Brush to lightly add some ink to create that crisp white border. The flowers and leaves are stamped in Versamark ink, White WOW Emboss Powder added and melted with a Heat Tool. Colour the images using ink and a Water Painter. Around the edges, I added a light wash of Misty Moonlight to soften the harshness of the white edges.

Don’t you think that wood panelling of the Country Woods Designer Series Paper looks great in the background?!! The Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder was used on the Fresh Freesia panels.

Accordian Double Gatefold card open for Fresh Freesia Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

If that is not enough room to write your message, add a White panel to the back of the card!

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Garden Green.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Amie McIlroy.

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The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Cathy Proctor’s blog.

Product List
Stamps: 
Country Flowers*
Dies: Country Flowers*
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic White, Fresh Freesia, Misty Moonlight, Country Woods Designer Series Paper, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Fresh Freesia, Misty Moonlight, Summer Splash, Versamark 
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder, Clear Emboss Powder, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Tear & Tape, Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Heat Tool, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Water Painters
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Heart of Christmas Week 11: Quilted Woven Star card

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I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Monday evening for the AWHT Heart of Christmas Blog Hop showcasing Stampin’ Up! seasonal products.

Week 11

Today I feature the Take a Bow 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (DSP) in this fun Quilted Woven Star design. I was inspired by Tamara’s Paper trail and you can watch her Youtube tutorial here.

Quilted Woven Star card using Take a Bow DSP Week 11 HOC by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

A Thick Basic White card base with a layer of Basic White dry embossed with the Cute Crotchet 3D Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. A piece of the DSP is added across the card behind the main feature.

The embossed woven star is layered onto some Real Red cardstock and added to the card front on Dimensionals. The sentiment [Peaceful Season stamp set] is stamped directly onto the card in Real Red ink and I love how the embossed pattern shines through. If you don’t like that look, you could stamp the sentiment before dry embossing that layer. A silver Drusy Adhesive-backed Embellishment is added to the centre of the star to finish.

Quilted Woven Star card close up using Take a Bow DSP Week 11 HOC by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Monday for more Christmas inspiration!

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Rachel Woollard.

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The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Sharon Davern’s blog.

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Product List
Stamps:
Peaceful Season
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic White, Real Red, Thick Basic White, Take a Bow 6″x6″ DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Real Red
Embellishments: Drusy Adhesive-backed Embellishments
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Cute Crotchet 3D TIEF, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy
* can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Flirty Flamingo: Changing Leaves card

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I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Wednesday evening for the AWHT Colour Creations Blog Hop showcasing the full range of 50+ gorgeous Stampin’ Up! colours.

Week 24 – Flirty Flamingo

Today I feature the Changing Leaves bundle

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I love this neutral colour palette with the pop of colour, in Flirty Flamingo!

Changing Leaves card for Flirty Flamingo Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

Here you can see the details and the Woven Golden Leaves popped in amongst the stamped and die cut leaves.

Changing Leaves card detail for Flirty Flamingo Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

Step-by-step Instructions

  • Begin with a sheet of Crumb Cake cardstock cut to 29.7cm x 10.5cm, score @ 14.8cm to create a tent style card.
  • Glue a piece of 13cm x 9cm Seasons of Elegance Specialty Designer Paper to a Basic White layer, 13.5cm x 9.5cm and emboss it with the Hybrid folder.
  • Wrap a piece of ribbon around and adhere it to the back of the card before adhering this layer to your card front.
  • Stamp the sentiment on Basic White card and the maple leaf onto Basic Beige card and die cut them.
  • Die cut the leaves in Flirty Flamingo and Basic White card.
  • Adhere the die cut leaves to the back of the maple leaf using Glue Dots.
  • Place dimensionals on the back and adhere to the card.
  • Place three Woven Golden Leaves between the die cuts and the maple leaf using glue dots.
  • Attach the sentiment to the card on Dimensionals.
  • Add three sequins for some extra shine.
  • On the inside a Basic White insert 10.5cm x 7.4cm cvis matted onto some Flirty Flamingo card 11.5cm x 8.5cm, with a strip of the SDSP to carry over the design.
  • Emboss the flap of the envelope for that extra touch of class.

TIP: I cut a sheet of A4 cardstock down the centre at 10.5cm, then cut each of these into 7.4cm pieces, so I can get 8 inserts from one sheet of cardstock!

Changing Leaves inside card for Flirty Flamingo Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Fresh Freesia.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Andrea Sargent.

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The full list of participants for this week can be viewed at What Cathy Made.

Product List
Bundle:
Changing Leaves*
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Crumb Cake, Basic White, Basic Beige, Flirty Flamingo, Season of Elengance Specialty DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Flirty Flamingo
Embellishments: Basic Beige Bordered Ribbon, Woven Golden Leaves, Neautrals Adhesive-backed Sequins
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Tear & Tape
* can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Heart of Christmas Week 10: Take a Bow Reindeer Days

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I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Monday evening for the AWHT Heart of Christmas Blog Hop showcasing Stampin’ Up! seasonal products.

Week 10

Today I feature the Reindeer Fun bundle with the coordinating Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the Peaceful Seasons bundle like last week, but I am also featuring the Take a Bow 6″ x 6″ DSP.

 Card 1 

Reindeer Fun card 2 Week 10 HOC by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

  • Begin with a sheet of Real Red cardstock cut to 29cm x 10.5cm, score @ 14.5cm to create a top folding portrait orientation standard sized card.
  • Cut three pieces of Take a Bow DSP 10cm x 7.5cm, 10cm x 3.2cm, 10cm x 3.2cm. Glue these to the card base.
  • Take a piece of Granny Apple Green cardstock and the larger decorative square die from Peaceful Seasons bundle and run through your cut & emboss machine. Adhere this to the lower section of the card on Dimensionals.
  • Die cut the reindeer from the DSP with the coordinating die. Glue this to the feature die cut.
  • From the Peaceful Season bundle, stamp ‘merry’ in Versamark ink onto Real Red cardstock, add White WOW Emboss Powder and melt it with your Heat Tool. Cut it using your Trimmer and add it on Dimensionals.
  • Diecut both of the ‘christmas’ dies, the word in Real Red and the shadow in Basic White. Glue them together then adhere to the card on Dimensionals.
  • Finish off by adding some Drusy Adhesive-backed Embellishments.

Card 2

Reindeer Fun card 1 Week 10 HOC by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

  • On the same size card base as above, cut two pieces of designer paper 10cm x 9cm and 10cm x 6cm. Place a piece of Tear & Tape to the bottom edge of the larger piece and adhere them together so the total lenth is 14cm.
  • Wrap some Cherry Cobbler & Gold Satin Ribbon around the card adhering the ends on the reverse with Stampin’ Seal. Glue this to the card base.
  • Tie a bow and add it with Glue Dots.
  • Die cut the presents [Reindeer Fun dies] in Garden Green cardstock and the bows in Festive Glimmer Paper and glue together. Adhere these to the card on Dimensionals.
  • Die cut the piece for the sentiment in Basic White using the smaller decorative square die and stamp the sentiment in Garden Green ink. Add to the card on Dimensionals.
  • Finish off by adding some Adhesive-backed Shiny Sequins.

On the inside of both cards, a simple Basic White insert 10.5cm x 7.4cm is stamped and glued to the centre.

TIP: I cut a sheet of A4 cardstock down the centre at 10.5cm, then cut each of these into 7.4cm pieces, so I can get 8 inserts from one sheet of cardstock!

Reindeer Fun card insert Week 10 HOC by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Monday for more Christmas inspiration!

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Catherine Proctor.

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The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Sharon Davern’s blog.

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Product List
Stamps:
Peaceful Seasons*, Reindeer Fun*
Dies: Peaceful Seasons*, Reindeer Fun*
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic White, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Real Red, Reindeer Ddays DSP, ake a Bow 6″x 6″ DSP, Festive Glimmer Paper, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Garden Green, Versamark
Embellishments: Cherry Cobbler & Gold Satin Ribbon, Drusy Adhesive-backed Embellishments, Adhesive-backed Shiny Sequins
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: White WOW Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy
* can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Early Espresso: Latte Love Scrapbook page

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Week 23 – Early Espresso

Today I have something a little different… a 12″ x 12″ scrapbook layout for you!

Stampin’ Up! have recently welcomed the Close to my Heart family to join in recent months and with this some scrapbooking inspiration has returned to the Stampin’ Up! range and I am excited to be reinvigorated to scrapbook memories. This one today is of me and my girlfriends who have caught up most Friday mornings for many years, since our kiddos were in primary school and these A Little Latte Designer Series Papers were the perfect choice!

Latte Love Scrapbook Page for Early Espresso Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

  • First, tear the edges of the Pool Party design on both sides and sponge the edges with Pecan Pie ink and adhere it to the Basic White 12″ x 12″ scrapbook page.
  • Layer the coffee bean design onto some Early Espresso cardstock and the heart design onto some Pecan Pie cardstock and lay these on the page to work out where to add the stamping of the coffee stains and splatter [Latte Love stamp set] in Early Espresso & Pecan Pie inks.
  • Once stamped then adhere these DSPs to the page.
  • Layer the 10cm x 10cm photo onto Basic White, Pool Party & Early Espresso cardstock and adhere to the page.
  • Die cut the Peacan Pie circle using the Spotlight on Nature dies and sponge the edges.
  • Die cut the three coffee cups from the Designer Paper and die cut the coffee pot using Pool Party, Early Espresso cardstock and Window Sheet for the glass, and the spoons from Silver Foil, then adhere these to the page.
  • Stamp the sentiment in Versamark ink, add White WOW Embossing powder, tap off the excess and melt it with your Heat Tool.
  • Die cut some leaves from Early Espresso cardstock using the Enduring Beauty dies and die cut the sentiment using the circle die and adhere these to your layout.
  • To finish off I added some Adhesive-backed Swirl Dots and put it into a White Frame to display.

Latte Love Scrapbook Page in frame for Early Espresso Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Flirty Flamingo.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Andrea Sargent.

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The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Cathy Proctor’s blog.

Product List
Stamps:
Latte Love*
Dies: Latte Love*, Spotlight on Nature, Unbounded Love
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic White, Pool Party, Early Espresso, Pecan Pie, Silver Foil, Basic White 12″ x 12″, A Little Latte 12″ x 12″ DSP, Window Sheets, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Pecan Pie, Early Espresso, Versamark
Embellishments: Adhesive-backed Swirl Dots
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Sponge Dauber, White WOW Emboss Powder, Paper Snips, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals,Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Heat Tool, Tear & Tape
* can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Heart of Christmas Week 9: Reindeer Days

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I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Monday evening for the AWHT Heart of Christmas Blog Hop showcasing Stampin’ Up! seasonal products.

Week 9

Today I feature the Reindeer Fun bundle with the coordinating Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper (DSP).

 Card 1 

Reindeer Fun card 1 Week 9 HOC by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

Step-by-step Instructions

  • Begin with a sheet of Pool Party cardstock cut to 29cm x 10.5cm, score @ 14.5cm to create a top folding portrait orientation standard sized card.
  • Cut a piece of Reindeer Days DSP 10cm x 8cm and sponge the edges with Pool Party ink using a Sponge Dauber. Glue this to the upper half of the card base.
  • Take a piece of Pool Party cardstock 10cm x 6.5cm and place it in the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing folder and run through your embossing machine. Ink the edges again with Pool Party ink.
  • Wrap some Pool Party Pompom Ribbon around the top edge adhering the ends on the back with Stampin’ Seal, then adhere this to the card allowing the same border around the bottom 3 edges.
  • Die cut a Basic White circle using the Stylish Shapes dies and sponge the edges. Adhere this to the card on Dimensionals.
  • Die cut a reindeer from the DSP with the coordinating die. Glue this to the circle.
  • From the Peaceful Season bundle, stamp ‘merry’ in Versamark ink onto Real Red cardstock, add White WOW Emboss Powder and melt it with your Heat Tool. Die cut this with the banner from the dies. Glue this to the bottom of the circle.
  • Stamp the ‘christmas’ in Versamark ink, then directly into the Real Red inkpad before onto some Pool Party cardstock. Add Clear Emboss Powder and melt it with your Heat Tool. Die cut with the coordinating die. Add to the card on Dimensionals.
  • Finish off by adding some Iridescent Adhesive-backed Discs.

Card 2

Reindeer Fun card 2 Week 9 HOC by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

Step-by-step Instructions

  • On the same size card base as above, add three strips of designer paper 10cm x 4.5cm and adhere them to the card.
  • Die cut a Pool Party circle using the Stylish Shapes dies and sponge the edges. Dry emboss it with the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder then adhere this to the card on Dimensionals.
  • Die cut the pieces for the Reindeer using Early Espresso, Basic White and Crumb Cake cardstock and glue them together. Adhere to the circle.
  • Stamp the sentiment in the same way as the previous card.
  • Finish off by adding some Iridescent Adhesive-backed Discs.

I got on a bit of a roll, so I have a third card to share with you!

Card 3

Reindeer Fun card 3 Week 9 HOC by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

Step-by-step Instructions

  • On the same size card base as above, cut a piece of Reindeer Days DSP 10cm x 8.5cm and sponge the edges with Pool Party ink using a Sponge Dauber. Glue this to the upper half of the card base.
  • Take a piece of Pool Party cardstock 10cm x 6cm and place it in the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing folder and run through your embossing machine. Ink the edges again with Pool Party ink.
  • Wrap some Pool Party Pompom Ribbon around the top edge adhering the ends on the back with Stampin’ Seal, then adhere this to the card allowing the same border around the bottom 3 edges.
  • Tie a bow and adhere this with Glue Dots.
  • Stamp the sentiments in the same way as the previous card, but the MERRY is simply cut using Snips.
  • Finish off by adding some Drusy Adhesive-backed Embellishments.

The inside for all three cards is this very simple Basic White insert 10.5cm x 7.4cm with a sentiment stamped in Real Red.

TIP: I cut a sheet of A4 cardstock down the centre at 10.5cm, then cut each of these into 7.4cm pieces, so I can get 8 inserts from one sheet of cardstock!

Reindeer Fun card insert Week 9 HOC by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Monday for more Christmas inspiration!

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Judy May.

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The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Sharon Davern’s blog.

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Product List
Stamps:
Reindeer Fun*, Peaceful Season*
Dies: Reindeer Fun*, Stylish Shapes, Peaceful Season*
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic White, Crumb Cake, Earrly Espresso, Pool Party, Real Red, Reindeer Days DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Pool Party, Real Red, Versamark
Embellishments: ?Iridescent Adhesive-backed Discs, Drusy Adhesive-backed Embellishments
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Pool Party Pompom Ribbon, White WOW Emboss Powder, Clear Emboss Powder, Forever Plaid 3D TIEF, Snowflake Sky 3D TIEF, Sponge Dauber, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy
* can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Daffodil Delight: Full of Life Birthdays

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I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Wednesday evening for the AWHT Colour Creations Blog Hop showcasing the full range of 50+ gorgeous Stampin’ Up! colours.

Week 22 – Daffodil Delight

Today I feature the Full of Life 6″ x 6″ DSP and the Alphabet A La Mode dies for this inlay technique.  I began with a 3″ strip of the DSP which I cut down to the length of my card and added Adhesive Sheet behind it. I placed the ‘birthday’ letters on top and held them in place with a large post it note so they didn’t move and ran it through my die cutting machine. I did the same on a piece of Black cardstock. I glued the DSP panel to a piece of Textured Metallic Specialty Foil Paper and glued it to the cardfront.

Birthday card 1 for Daffodil Delight Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024 inside

The letters were replaced with the black letters and because I didn’t want to waste the colourful letters, I recreated the card in reverse! On this second card, I mounted the black card onto some of the Gold Foil from the same Textured Metallic Specialty Paper pack! The ‘happy’ is stamed in Versamark ink, White WOW Emboss Powder added and melted with my Heat Tool.

Birthday card 2 for Daffodil Delight Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024 inside

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Early Espresso.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Christine Blain.

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The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Catherine Proctor’s blog.

Product List
Stamps: 
Simply Said
Dies: Alphabet A La Mode
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Full of Life DSP, Textured Metallics Specialty DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Black Memento, Versamark
Embellishments: Adhesive-backed Shiny Sequins, Neutrals Adhesive-backed Sequins
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Adhesive Sheets,White WOW Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Tear & Tape

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Heart of Christmas Week 8: Changing Leaves Poinsettia Christmas Card

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I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Monday evening for the AWHT Heart of Christmas Blog Hop showcasing Stampin’ Up! seasonal products.

Week 8

Today’s card was inspired by Jay @ Mitosu Crafts. This poinsettia is created using the Changing Leaves bundle.

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A simple colour palette of Cherry Cobbler, Basic White and Gold.

Changing Leaves Poinsettia card Week 8 HOC by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

The gold circle is cut using the Trucking Along Builder Punch from the Seasonal Elegance Specialty DSP. Once the flower was completed I stamped the sentiment [Peaceful Season]  in Versamark ink, added Gold WOW Emboss Powder and melted it with my Heat Tool before dicuttingand adding it to the card on Dimensionals. I splashed across Wink of Stella for some lovely sparkle!

Changing Leaves Poinsettia card Week 8 HOC by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 close up

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Monday for more Christmas inspiration!

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Christine Blain.

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The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Sharon Davern’s blog.

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Product List
Stamps:
Changing Leaves*, Peaceful Season
Dies: Changing Leaves*
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic White, Thick Basic White, Cherry Cobbler, Seasons of Elegance SDSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Cherry Cobbler, Versamark
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Trucking Along Builder Punch, Gold WOW Emboss Powder, Wink of Stella, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy
* can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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