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Birthday Pop Up Card

24 June, 201521 June, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share my Build a Birthday card with a difference. This is a pop up card, so slightly more advanced technique, but still easy when you follow the steps.

Let’s get started!

Here is the front of the card, and yes, it just looks like a normal C6 card, but wait til you see inside. I started with an A5 sheet of Watermelon Wonder card stock folded in half. I embossed a piece of Whisper White card with the Decorative Dots TIEF and adhered that to the front of the card. Then I added a smaller piece of Designer Series Paper from the Cherry on Top DSP Stack.

I stamped the sentiment onto white card and used the Note Tag Punch. I also used the Chalk Talk framelits to die cut the Watermelon Wonder piece, but cut one end off. It fits perfectly under the Note Tag Punch!!!!

On the inside top of the card, I glued another piece of the Cherry on Top DSP Stack paper before winding some twine around and through the tag and tying in a bow.

Now here is the fun part!

Check out all these candles that pop up when you open the card. How cool is that!

I stamped all the candles and cut them out and punched the top of each one above the flame by placing it in the Modern Label punch!

Here is a side view of the open card.

This was not my original idea although I did need to change the measurements from Foolscap to A4 dimensions. I need to thank Georgia Giguere for this idea and you can view her video here https://youtu.be/iBD0r_V9YmE

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Birthday

Birthday Washi Cake

22 June, 201511 June, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Washi Tape is certainly becoming a huge part of the craft world and it is no wonder as to why.

What’s to love about washi tape? Everything! The designs and colors. The versatility. The simplicity – just tear, tape, and transform. Go basic and use single strips as accents. Or step it up and combine strips to create custom backgrounds, decorate, and more. It’s an effortless way to add color to your projects and it’s not expensive.

Today I am using the richly coloured, Bohemian Designer Washi Tape, 3 rolls per pack, 1 of each design. It comes in 3 widths, 1 roll of each width: 3/8″, 1/2″, 5/8″ and it is 5 yards per roll for only $8.75. Coordinating colours: Bermuda Bay, Delightful Dijon, Island Indigo, Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla.

I began stamping the cake stand in Tip Top Taupe ink and then layered the Washi Tape. It’s that easy!

Then stamped the banner on the top in Rich Razzleberry ink and punched some stars from coordinating card stock.

I stamped some candles on the inside of the card and added 2 strips of washi tape across the bottom of the envelope.

You could make loads of these cards using different washi tape. So quick and easy, it’s almost scary hehe.

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Birthday, feminine, Kids Cards, Masculine

Boho bakes a cake!

19 June, 201511 June, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Following on from yesterday’s post with the Build a Birthday stamp set, I wanted to share some more cards with you, also using the Bohemian Borders stamp set!

So what do you think? Just a whole lot of lines and patterns? Yes, well that is what I thought too when I first saw this stamp set and wondered why on earth I needed to have it! Well, as I share this next card with you, you too, may just be adding this stamp set to your next order!!!

I am also using the Build A Birthday stamp set for the cake stand, sentiment and the banner at the top, but my cake layers are stamped using the Bohemian Borders stamp set.

Create it the same way that we placed the layers yesterday, but you may have noticed that the layers are shorter than the stamps themselves. Well here’s a handy little tip: take 2 large post it notes and put them along the side of the card lining them up with the edges of the cake stand, then stamp. Peel away the post it notes and you have a perfectly baked cake! lol

Don’t you just love baking cakes? Well this is mess free baking, unless of course you get ink everywhere!

Don’t forget to decorate the inside of your card and the envelope!

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Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop

Blog Hop: New Annual Catalogue

18 June, 201517 June, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I bring you another AWHT blog hop with some of the awesome ladies in the Art With Heart Stampin’ Up! Team. Today our focus is on our New Annual Catalogue!

I would also like to highlight the joining special for the month of June. Our group is one of the largest teams in Melbourne and offer support, fun and friendship to anyone who would like to join us; from Hobby demonstrators to Business demonstrators to anyone in between. And for the month of June, there is a bonus special, you get to choose any two stamp sets of your choice for free along with your starter kit ($169). What are you waiting for, contact me today to find out more.

You have come to my blog from the very talented, Ros Davidson. Now let’s get started!

For my projects today, I have used the Build a Birthday Stamp Set.

I was so excited when I first saw this set demonstrated at Convention on the Gold Coast, that it was going straight onto my wish list! And let me tell you, it hasn’t disappointed. I have made so many cards already with this versatile stamp set.

This card is made using Night of Navy, Crumb Cake and Bermuda Bay. I am totally loving this colour combination.

Build a Birthday Stampin Up!

I have used Bermuda Bay as my card base with a layer of Crumb Cake. The images are stamped onto Whisper White card using the Build a Birthday stamps, layering each one on top of the other with the coordinating ink pads. The best bit is that this set in photopolymer (completely clear) so you can easily line up the layers, one on top of the other!

I added some Bermuda Bay sequin trim, how gorgeous does it look? Check out that shine!

Build a Birthday Stampin Up!

I stamped the inside panel of the card with some birthday candles.

Build a Birthday Stampin Up!

I also stamped on the envelope.

Build a Birthday Stampin Up!

And here is another card using this same stamp set, but in a different format. See those cake layers are now candles!!!

Build a Birthday

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

Let’s keep this blog hop hopping. Next up we have the lovely, Kayleen McLean.

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Weekly Deals

Weekly Deals: 17 – 23 June 2015

17 June, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Weekly Deals continue from Wednesday to the following Tuesday. Check out what is available this week; I adore both of these inkpad colours and the Stampin’ Up! punches are by far the best punches I have ever used. Check them out below in this week’s deals!

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1″ SQUARE PUNCH

Price: $~~28.00~~ $21.00

AND MANY MORE CLEAR-MOUNT STAMP SET

Price: $~~47.00~~ $35.25

BANNER PUNCH

Price: $~~21.00~~ $15.75

BLACKBERRY BLISS CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD

Price: $~~11.50~~ $8.63

CONFETTI HEARTS BORDER PUNCH

Price: $~~37.00~~ $27.75

LOST LAGOON CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD

Price: $~~11.50~~ $8.63

STARS FRAMELITS DIES

Price: $~~45.00~~ $33.75

TINY TRIANGLES TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER

Price: $~~13.00~~ $9.75

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Farewell, Masculine

Traveler

17 June, 201511 June, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a card that I have made using a stamp set that has continued into the new annual catalogue, Traveler.

I was needing some Farewell cards and what better stamp set could I use for someone leaving and wanting to spend their retired years travelling.

Traveler Stampin' Up!

I used Baked Brown Sugar, Basic Black & Crumb Cake, along with the retired Dictionary Background Stamp. Some Linen Thread was tied around the card before the circles were added with dimensionals.

Traveler Stampin' Up!

I didn’t have a stamp “farewell” so I printed that from the computer, then used my Word Window punch.

I stamped the suitcase image on the inside of the card and the envelope!

Traveler Stampin' Up!

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Butterflies, feminine, Flowers

CASEing the Catalogue

15 June, 201511 June, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a card that I have CASE’d from the Catalogue on pg 124 using the Butterfly Basics Bundle.

I just love this bundle which has the gorgeous stamp set and the coordinating Butterfly Framelits to die cut the butterfly.

How good does that butterfly look die cut in the gold foil sheet?!!!!

Don’t forget to decorate the inside panel of your card and even the envelope!

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Butterfly Basics Photopolymer Bundle

Mint Macaron 1″ Dotted Lace Trim

Linen Thread

Scallop Oval Punch

Whisper White Craft Stampin’ Pad

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad

Rose Red Classic Stampin’ Pad

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Stampin’ Dimensionals

Glue Dots

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Butterflies, feminine, Handmade Cards

Hexagons & Butterflies

12 June, 201511 June, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share something which I have never used before…. the Stampin’ Up! Notecards and Envelopes pack!

I have no idea why it has taken me so long to find these and start using them, because if I knew how wonderful they were, I would have been buying them years ago!

In the pack, you get 20 cards and 20 envelopes. The card size is 12.7 x 8.9cm and the envelope is 13 x 9.2cm. They come in Whisper White or Crumb Cake.

Crumb Cake Note Cards & Envelopes by Stampin' Up! — CRUMB CAKE NOTE CARDS & ENVELOPES Price: $10.50

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes by Stampin' Up! — WHISPER WHITE NOTE CARDS & ENVELOPES Price: $10.50

Anyway, today I have used the white ones along with the stamp sets, Six-Sided Sampler and Gorgeous Grunge. The Six-Sided Sampler Stamp Set and the Hexagon Punch can be purchased as a Bundle, saving you 15%.

I stamped the hexagon images onto Whisper White cardstock in Pool Party, Soft Suede and Crumb Cake inks before punching them out with the Hexagon Punch.

I also punched out an Elegant Butterfly (Pool Party) and Bitty Butterfly (Gold Glitter).

I stamped the gorgeous grunge splatter image first, then layered the hexagons and the 3 across the centre are added with dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment next before adding the strip of Gold Glitter and the butterflies.

This card was made in 5 minutes and so easy to construct. Why don’t you have a go and purchase some of these notecards and envelopes!

Don’t forget to stamp the inside of your card and the gorgeous coordinating envelope!

Would you like two free stamp sets from the new Annual Catalogue? If yes, read on…

Details:

Promotion Period: 2 June – 30 June 2015
New recruits who join during the promotion period will receive their choice of two stamp sets from the new 2015-2016 annual catalogue for free in their Starter Kit, plus for only $169 you can choose $235 worth of products!

More info about joining my team can be found HERE

Also, with the new Stampin’ Rewards (Hostess Rewards) you can now also use your spending dollars to purchase the Starter Kit!

If you would like to join, or would like more information on joining, please feel free to Email Me.

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Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes

Six-Sided Sampler Clear-Mount Bundle

Six-Sided Sampler Wood-Mount Bundle

Gorgeous Grunge Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Gorgeous Grunge Wood-Mount Stamp Set

Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad

Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad

Whisper White A4 Cardstock

Gold Glimmer Paper

Pool Party A4 Cardstock

Stampin’ Dimensionals

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Weekly Deals

Weekly Deals: 10 – 16 June

10 June, 201511 June, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Weekly Deals continue from Wednesday to the following Tuesday. Check out what is available this week; I love my embossing folders and here are two of my favourites in this week’s deals!

Click on the image to order yours now!

ALPHABET ROTARY STAMP

Price: $~~26.00~~ $19.50

CLOTHESPINS

Price: $~~7.00~~ $5.25

DECORATIVE DOTS TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER

Price: $~~13.00~~ $9.75

MOSSY MEADOW CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD

Price: $~~11.50~~ $8.63

POLKA DOT TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER

Price: $~~13.00~~ $9.75

SIMPLY SCORED DIAGONAL SCORING PLATE

Price: $~~21.00~~ $15.75

SQUARES COLLECTION FRAMELITS DIES

Price: $~~45.00~~ $33.75

WORLD OF DREAMS CLEAR-MOUNT STAMP SET

Price: $~~35.00~~ $26.25

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Butterflies, feminine, Handmade Cards

Subtle Floral Wings

8 June, 20154 June, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today we celebrate the Queen’s Birthday with a long weekend here in Melbourne!

What are you doing today?

I am happily going to spend the day at home crafting with my girls, but first I want to share a cute card created with the Floral Wings Stamp Set.

Here I have used Crumb Cake, Soft Suede and Blushing Bride. I just love these colours together and it really has a vintagy feminine feel to it.

This is a two step stamp set, but it is photopolymer, so very easy to line up the images.

I even added some pearls to the centre, cute hey?!

Don’t forget to decorate the inside of your card too, this is just so beautiful.

This stamp set, Floral Wings, is a Hostess Set and can be purchased for only $18 with your Stampin’ Rewards from $250+ party sales.

Look what else you can make with this set!

Give wings to your creativity with the images in this set. Create a floral bouquet or revel in a single butterfly. These Two-Step stamps give you so many creative options–combine individual stamps to build the final image you want in the colors you want.

Our top-quality photopolymer stamps have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. They’re entirely transparent for perfect image placement, and they adhere well to our clear blocks. You’ll only need one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (a, b, d, e g, i blocks sold separately). The stamps come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference.

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