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Balloons galore

6 June, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I enter a challenge at Just Add Ink. The challenge this week is an Inspiration Challenge JAI#265.

What better way to celebrate the birth of a baby girl, than with balloons and hearts. Yes I know, everyone will probably do birthday cards with the balloon inspiration photo, but I wanted to mix it up!

And besides, my cousin had a baby girl last week and it inspired me to try this.

Balloon Framelits Stampin' Up!

I also wanted to share with you something else I have been practicing, and that is my little Sailor’s Knot in the thick baker’s twine. You can see it at the bottom of the card, cute hey!!!!

Balloon Framelits Stampin' Up!

Don’t forget to decorate the inside panel along with a coordinating envelope!

Balloon Framelits Stampin' Up!

I have to say I was very pleased with the outcome of this card!

Please leave a comment below, if you think my card met this challenge.

Why don’t you give a challenge a go, they are so much fun. Head across to the Just Add Ink page for more inspiration and see how the designers interpreted this challenge.

All Catalogues, Clearance Rack & Weekly Deals are available online here! They are full of amazing new products and wonderful inspiration. It is a must have for anyone interested in Ink, Paper and Stamps!

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Happy Stamping,

Baby, Kids Cards

Very Hungry Caterpillar

5 June, 20154 June, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Layered Letters Alphabet Stamp Set

Create your own messages, personalize cards, and more. Use the letters alone or stamp them over the rectangle and circle solid shapes. This is a set you’ll use over and over again. 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 (blocks sold separately). The stamps come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference.

Layered Letters Alphabet Photopolymer Stamp (138692) Price: $47.00 Suggested clear block b (sold separately)

But guess what? I’m not using the letters today, well actually just not as they are intended!

Check out this little fella ~ does he remind you of anyone in particular? Yes, the Very Hungry Caterpillar!

Layered Letters Hungry Caterpillar

I have used our new In Colours to create this card.

The base card is Cucumber Crush with a layer of Watermelon Wonder.

Layered Letters Hungry Caterpillar

The stamped images (solid circle) are using the same colours with Tip Top Taupe on Whisper White cardstock.

His eyes are punched out with the circle punch and the dot from the ! is used to create the eyeballs and the nose!

His legs are the ends of the I and the antennae is the letter V!!!!

Layered Letters Hungry Caterpillar

On the inside of the card, I stamped 3 plums in Perfect Plum ink (of course) and the stems are top half of the letter L.

Let me know what you think of this card!

This is not my original idea, but CASED from Carolina Evans of Studio Evans!

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Weekly Deals

Weekly Deals: 3 – 9 June 2015

3 June, 20154 June, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Weekly Deals continue from Wednesday to the following Tuesday. Check out what is available this week; buttons, ribbons and punches are always the favourites, but I also love that cute little fry box die!!!

Click on the image to order yours now!

CHALK TALK FRAMELITS DIES

Price: ~~$41.00~~ $30.75

FLOWER FAIR FRAMELITS DIES

Price: ~~$41.00~~ $30.75

FRY BOX BIGZ L DIE

Price: $~~54.00~~ $40.50

FUSE FAST ADHESIVE REFILL

Price: $~~13.00~~ $9.75

HEARTS BORDER PUNCH

Price: $~~28.00~~ $21.00

NEUTRALS DESIGNER BUTTONS

Price: $~~14.00~~ $10.50

ORNATE TAG TOPPER PUNCH

Price: $~~38.00~~ $28.50

SILVER 5/8″ SATIN RIBBON

Price: $~~12.25~~ $9.19

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feminine, Kids Cards

Cupcake Time!

3 June, 20152 June, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share another card using the Sprinkles of Life stamp set.

Sprinkles of Life_2 — Sprinkles Of Life Photopolymer Stamp Set (139971) Price: $37.00

Who loves cupcakes??? I do!

This card is predominantly Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe and Watermelon Wonder.

Sprinkles of Life

And check out that Watermelon Wonder colour, it is by far my favourite new In Colour!

The Tree Builder Punch coordinates with this stamp set making it so quick and easy to create your projects.

Tree Builder Punch_1 — Tree Builder Punch (138295) Price: $31.00

This lace ribbon is so soft and easy to tie into a bow. It’s stunning and it comes in all the new In Colours!

Mint Macaron 1″ Dotted Lace Trim (138424) Price: $10.50

And to get you started, you can purchase all the new In Colour inkpads and get the cardstock practically free by purchasing as a bundle!

2015-2017 In Color A4 Cardstock & Classic Stampin’ Pads Kit (138350) Price: $58.00

Get the 2015-2017 In Color essentials in one bundle! The ultra-smooth cardstock is ideal for stamping, so you get clean, crisp images. And the innovative ink pad design has a patented flip-top lid and a firm foam pad to give you a superior stamping experience.

Kit contents:
* 20 sheets cardstock, 4 each in 5 colors: Cucumber Crush, Delightful Dijon, Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe, Watermelon Wonder
* 5 Classic Stampin’ Pads, 1 each in 5 colors: Cucumber Crush, Delightful Dijon, Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe, Watermelon Wonder

Cardstock
* A4
* 80-lb. weight
* Acid free
* Lignin free

Ink
* Fast drying, dye-based ink
* Acid free
* Flip top for upside-down storage: pads stay inked during storage
* Firm foam pad lasts longer than felt pads and provides exceptional ink coverage, especially with solid-image stamps
* Can be re-inked with matching Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills
* Coordinates with Stampin’ Up! cardstock, markers, and embellishments

Have you placed your first order yet with the new Annual Catalogue going live yesterday? There are so many yummy products in there and my wish list is so big, I’m not sure where to start!

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Happy Stamping,

Free Product, Stampin' Up!, Weekly Deals

Today only, you can have it all!

2 June, 201527 June, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

YAY, the wait is over and today is the day the New Catalogue goes LIVE!!

For today only until midnight, you can purchase from all three Catalogues (2014-2015 Annual Catalogue, 2015-2016 Annual Catalogue & Occasions Catalogue). Not to mention that the Retirement List, Weekly Deals and Clearance Rack items can also be included. The best part is that you’ll be able to take advantage of the current Hostess Rewards, before the New Stampin’ Rewards begin tomorrow.

And here is the new 2015-2016 Annual Catalogue (click the image to view it online)!

The next exciting bit of news I have is about FREE Stamp Sets!

Yes, you heard it right, how awesome is that?

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.

More info about joining my team can be found HERE

Starting tomorrow, 3 June 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.

Don’t forget that the Retired Product List is only available until midnight tonight, so hurry, click here to shop online 24/7!

I also want to remind you that the end date for the 2014-2015 annual catalogue is also today at midnight! The brand new catalogue started today, so there is 1 day cross-over for both catalogues. This hasn’t happened before, so make the most of the extra Hostess Benefits by placing your online order before midnight!!!!

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Happy Stamping,

feminine, Flowers

Spread the Love

1 June, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share with you another sneak peek of a product in the new Annual Catalogue which starts tomorrow!!! YAY!!!!

This stamp set is called Sprinkles of Life, but yes, I have used it in a different way to the card I showed you last Wednesday. If you missed it, you can view it here.

This set is so versatile, you will see why in a minute.

This stamp set is photopolymer, so it is completely clear so you can stamp exactly where you want without using the Stamp-a-ma-jig!

The base card is Tip Top Taupe with a layer of the gorgeous new lace ribbon in Watermelon Wonder and a banner in the same colour. Then a layer of Cucumber Crush and Whisper White on top.

I stamped the clouds in Mint Macaron, along with the leaves on the tree top. There is also a layer of Cucumber Crush leaves on the tree, and the trunk is Tip Top Taupe. I have managed to use all of the brand new 2015-2017 In Colours on this card, the last colour being Delightful Dijon in the flowers!

As previously mentioned in my previous post, the Tree Punch coordinates with this stamp set and that is how the little silver glitter bird was cut.

I would love you to comment below with your thoughts on this card.

Don’t forget that the Retired Product List is still available until tomorrow, so click here to shop online 24/7!

I also want to remind you that the end date for the 2014-2015 annual catalogue is tomorrow, 2 June! The brand new catalogue starts tomorrow, so there is 1 day cross-over for both catalogues. This hasn’t happened before, so make the most of the extra Hostess Benefits.

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Happy Stamping,

Wedding

Wedding Bliss

29 May, 201528 May, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share with you another sneak peek of a new product in the Annual Catalogue. This stamp set is also what I will be showcasing at my next class on Saturday 6th June at 1pm. To view my full list of classes, click here.

This stamp set is called Build a Birthday, but yes, I have changed the theme and made a wedding card from it. This just shows how versatile this set is, and you won’t believe what other things we can make with this stamp set.

This stamp set is photopolymer, so it is completely clear so you can stamp exactly where you want without using the Stamp-a-ma-jig!

The base card is Basic Black with a layer of Whisper White, then another layer of Basic Black. I stamped the cake stand in Versamark ink directly onto the black card and added some white embossing powder before heat setting it with the heat gun.

The cake layers are strips of washi tape that I have lined up on some white card in layers. I put it onto white card because the washi tape is sheer and it wouldn’t have shown if stuck directly to the black card stock). I cut out the cake indenting between the layers, before adhering to the top of the cake stand. So simple but super effective.

I added some little gold glitter flowers with glue dots and a rhinestone in the centre of each one, and a gold bow to finish it off.

I absolutely love this set and know that you will too, especially once I share some other projects over the next few months as I am sure to make plenty with this set!

Don’t forget to decorate the inside of your card and the envelope so everything coordinates with a little of the washi tape!!!

I would love you to comment below with your thoughts on this card.

Don’t forget that the Retired Product List is still available so click here to shop online 24/7!

I also want to remind you that the end date for the 2014-2015 annual catalogue has changed from 30 June to 2 June! So be prepared for this change and get those orders in before the items run out.

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Happy Stamping,

Weekly Deals

Weekly Deals: 27 May – 2 June 2015

28 May, 201528 May, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Weekly Deals continue from Wednesday to the following Tuesday. Check out what is available this week; I love my Springs Flowers TIEF, how cute is that pom pom trim and Washi Tape never goes astray!

Click on the image to order yours now!

AQUAMARINE COLORBOX CHALK INK PAD

Price: ~~$9.95~~ $7.46

BIRTHDAY BASH SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER

Price: ~~$21.95~~ $16.46

CALYPSO CORAL POMPOM TRIM `

Price: ~~$9.95~~ $7.46

CHALKBOARD PAPER

Price: ~~$13.95~~ $10.46

ROSE CORAL COLORBOX CHALK INK PAD

Price: ~~$9.95~~ $7.46

SPRING FLOWERS TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER

Price: ~~$13.9~~5 $10.46

STACKED WITH LOVE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER STACK

Price: ~~$11.95~~ $8.96

STACKED WITH LOVE DESIGNER WASHI TAPE

Price: ~~$8.95~~ $6.71

YELLOW CITRUS COLORBOX CHALK INK PAD

Price: ~~$9.95~~ $7.46

Don’t forget that the Retired Product List is still available so click here to shop online 24/7!

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Happy Stamping,

Birthday

Sprinkles of Life

27 May, 201526 May, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share with you another sneak peek of some new product in the Annual Catalogue which starts 2 June!

This stamp set I use today is the Ronald McDonald House Charities set for this year. Stampin’ Up! donates time and money to support RMHC. To date, we’ve contributed over $1,000,000 to RMHC and their network of local RMHC Chapters. RMHC keeps families together and surrounded by love when their children are receiving medical treatment far from home.

Buy the Sprinkles of Life Stamp Set and Stampin’ Up! will donate $3 from every sale to RMHC.

But the bonus is that there is a coordinating punch!

Who doesn’t love ice-cream, right?!!! It is certainly a special treat in our house and my kids love this card I am about to share with you today.

This stamp set is photopolymer, so it is completely clear so you can stamp exactly where you want it to be! Love, love, love my photopolymer stamps!!!

The base card is Pool Party with a layer of Strawberry Slush, then a layer of Watercolour paper. I stamped the ice-cream scoops onto Watercolour paper in the above inks and used my Aqua-painters to water colour the centres.

I used the coordinating Tree Builder Punch to cut them out. This makes cardmaking so easy!

Now, you know when your order of Stampin’ Up! goodies arrives at your door in a Big Brown Box and all that extra brown paper, well….. that brown paper does come in handy some times! Check out the cone – I scrunched up some of that brown paper and then flattened it slightly and put it on some card that has lots of rows of Fast Fuse on it. It sticks really well. Then I stamp the cone image and cut it out!

I added the ice-cream scoops and the happy birthday banner with dimensionals. The small pole is just a toothpick!

I absolutely love this set and know that you will too, especially once I share some other projects over the next few months as I am sure to make plenty with this set!

I would love you to comment below with your thoughts on this card.

Don’t forget that the Retired Product List is still available so click here to shop online 24/7!

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Happy Stamping,

Butterflies, feminine, Handmade Cards

Floral Wings

25 May, 201524 May, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

I am so excited to start sharing with you a sneak peek of some new product in the Annual Catalogue which starts 2 June!

I begin with a set that you probably won’t be surprised about, as it has flowers and butterflies, some of my favourites 😉

I have used the Floral Wings Hostess stamp set. This set can only be purchased by the Hostess if you have a party at your house, ask a few friends along to have some fun stamping and I can share many different techniques with you all.

This stamp set is photopolymer, so it is completely clear so you can stamp exactly where you want it to be! Love, love, love my photopolymer stamps!!!

Floral Wings

The base card is Watermelon Wonder with a layer of Pool Party which is stamped with some of the new In Colour inks; Tip Top Taupe, Cucumber Crush and Watermelon Wonder.

I fussy cut the butterfly and added it with dimensionals (I can’t wait to get my hands on the coordinating framelits to make this process even easier, but of course even I need to wait until 2 June to get them!)

Floral Wings