craftwithkate

Treat Favour Pouch

5 January, 20144 January, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

This is a very simple treat favour pouch that would be easy for the kids to make for their dads for Valentine’s Day!

This technique is called the diaper fold technique, just the same as when you folded those cloth nappies for your children (cough cough) and you know how quick they were to pin!!! LOL

I used a 6″ x 6″ square piece of Soho Subway Designer Series Paper to create this project, but you could make bigger ones using 12″ x 12″.

Create a cute little pouch out of one piece of paper. Supplies One square piece of lightweight card stock or double-sided patterned paper Scoring tool Embellishments (optional) — Create a cute little pouch out of one piece of paper.
**Supplies**
One square piece of lightweight card stock or double-sided patterned paper
Scoring tool
Embellishments (optional)

Fold paper in half diagonally.

Take one of the lower corners of your triangle and fold it over to the middle of the other triangle side.

Take the other lower corner of the triangle and fold it over to the middle of the opposite side.

Take one layer of your top corner and fold it down to create your pouch.

Decorate and fill your pouch.

Isn’t it so cute? This can be folded in minutes, so no excuses not to have something small to give to your loved ones this Valentines Day.

You can also use these for party favours!

Happy Crafting!

Kate

feminine, Techniques & Tutorials

Upright Diamond Fold Card

4 January, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

Today I have been having a play with a new type of card folding technique ~ the Upright Diamond Fold.

It is quite different to any other card I have made before!

To begin I used a card base of 11” x 7” cardstock .

On both long sides make a mark at 2”, 4”, 6” and 7”

On the left short side make a mark at 3½”

Valley fold on the blue lines

Mountain fold on the red lines

Cut on the green lines

To make the diamond shape layer, cut a piece of DSP 3¾” x 6¾”

Make a mark at the 1 7/8” on the short sides and 3 3/8” on the long sides.

Cut on the green lines.

Decorate as desired.

I have used the Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper with Melon Mambo, Blushing Bride, Wild Wasabi, and the Designer Frames Embossing Folder.

Let me know what you think of this style of card by leaving a comment below.

Happy Stamping!

Kate

Card in a Box Style, feminine

Flower Shop Explosion Box Card

2 January, 2014 craftwithkate

Happy New Year!

I am loving making these explosion box cards if you haven’t noticed by now! They are so quick and easy and fun to make. All the cutting and scoring is done with the Stampin’ Trimmer.

This card is for my husbands cousin who is turning 26. I think she will love the colours of Wisteria Wonder, Blushing Bride and Pistachio Pudding. I used the Flower Shop Bundle from the current Annual Catalogue and the Papillon Butterfly Stamp set with the coordinating punch.

Flower Shop Bundle (stamps & coordinating punch)

To order Flower Shop Bundle in wood CLICK HERE or in clear CLICK HERE

Don’t forget to have a look through your Holiday catalogue and if there is anything you’d be sorry to miss out on, you have until near the end of this month to order. Most of the range will retire after that. So don’t miss out.

Happy Stamping!

Kate

Butterflies, Gift Ideas

Last minute gift ideas

22 December, 201322 December, 2013 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

Well Christmas is almost upon us and I haven’t quite finished my Christmas shopping, although it is quite difficult with two young children to shop while they are with you. I only need a few small things to add to their Santa sacks, but of course they cannot see what is purchased or the spirit of Father Christmas will be revealed.

I have made a few more post it note holders for last minute gift ideas.

Aren’t they just adorable? Who wouldn’t want to receive one of these?

Happy Stamping,

Kate

Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB)

Banner Blast

17 December, 201315 December, 2013 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

We are so excited about the upcoming Stampin’ Up! sale of the year, Sale-a-bration!

Sale-a-bration will be held from 28 January – 31 March 2014.

Over the next couple of months I will be able to showcase some of the products you will find during the sale period.

Here is the Banner Blast stamp set and coordinating Banner punch!

Cute hey! I think this will be a versatile set that can be used for so many occasions. This one is aimed at Valentine’s Day or just to give to someone you care greatly about!

Be sure to visit my online store!

Happy Stamping,

Kate

Christmas

A Festive Flurry Christmas

15 December, 2013 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

Well talk about the silly season creeping upon us, what a busy week it has been!

Here a few of the Christmas ornaments that I have been busy making for our tree.

I can’t decide what colours I like best, so I did a few different ones.

This is Blushing Bride & Smoky Slate

Cherry Cobbler & Pear Pizzaz

These 2 are Island Indigo and Bermuda Bay.

I love them all and thinks they look so pretty on the tree!

I have also made one to give to a work colleague. She is a lover of champagne, so I thought this was the loveliest gift idea.

I have also made some double sided ornaments to hang from a beam between our kitchen and lounge.

Be sure to visit my online store!

Happy Stamping,

Kate

Stampin' Up!

CLEARANCE BLITZ SALE STARTING TUESDAY 10th DECEMBER (TOMORROW)

9 December, 20135 January, 2016 craftwithkate

Stampin’ Up! Has a very exciting special starting tomorrow – Tuesday 10th December. It is a CLEARANCE BLITZ SALE and will have retired products at up to 80% off. These will only be while stocks last and if last year is any indication, some things will sell out fast.
We don’t know what items will be on sale yet – we all find out tomorrow.

The sale items will go live in the online stores from midnight tonight, but don’t hold me to that, I’m just passing on the details to you!

The best way to take advantage of this sale is to order online through my online store. When you login you should see a Clearance Blitz section with all the items listed. Tip: If you haven’t ordered through my online store before, I would suggest creating an account prior to the sale time, so you don’t miss out on some bargains!

Happy shopping!
Kate

Christmas

Ribbon Christmas Tree

8 December, 2013 craftwithkate

Morning Stampers,

I am hosting Christmas this year, so it’s well and truly time for me to start getting organised with thinking about my table decorations.

Last night, once the kids were in bed, I sat up to make this ribbon Christmas tree!

I used the ribbons in the 2013-14 In Colours: Gumball Green, Raspberry Ripple & Midnight Muse.

I cut the ribbon in lengths of 10cm each and used a pin to attach it to a cone.

For the top of the tree, I wasn’t sure how to finish it off, but ended up making a small paper rose and adhering it to the very top of the tree.

What do you think?

Have a wonderful Sunday all, as I am off to make some more Christmas decorations!

Happy Stamping,

Kate

feminine, General

A whole lot of love

3 December, 20132 December, 2013 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

This holiday is a time to share the love with anyone and everyone. We’re here to help you prepare with the A Whole Lot of Love products.

Dates: Available 1 December -27 January or while supplies last.

Item	Description	Price
131850	Love You More Stamp Set (Wood)	$37.95
131853	Love You More Stamp Set (Clear)	$29.95
134611	Follow My Heart Stamp Set (Wood)	$27.95
134614	Follow My Heart Stamp Set (Clear)	$21.95
134617	Flowerfull Heart Stamp (Wood)	$16.95

Item	Description	Price	Includes
134610	Sweetheart Treat Bags	$8.95	12 heart sacks, 12 die-cut labels, 12 pre-cut pieces of Pool Party Baker’s Twine
132162	Monster Hugs Boy	$9.95	18 boy monsters, 18 googly eyes, 18 adhesive hearts
132163	Monster Hugs Girl	$9.95	18 girl monsters, 18 googly eyes, 18 adhesive hearts
134609	Sweet Sayings Cards and Envelopes	$9.95	12 printed card bases, 12 envelopes (four Real Red, four Pool Party, four Crisp Cantaloupe)

I have to say I am loving the Follow My Heart stamp set with that little Eiffel Tower.

Oh how it brings back memories of our treasured holiday in Paris, even though it was September 11, 2001 when the Twin Towers collapsed in NY.

CLICK HERE to go directly to my 24/7 online store.

Happy stamping,

Kate

Butterflies, Gift Ideas

Post-it Note Holders

1 December, 2013 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

I have been busy making some post-it note holders for Christmas gifts and thank yous. Actually I have made 24 in total so far and here are a few that I made yesterday.

You can make 3 of these from 1 A4 sheet of cardstock, add a little pen and embellish as you like. I love the Gingham Garden DSP and butterflies. I think they are so cheery especially as today is the 1st day of summer and 30 degrees!