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Birthday, feminine, Flowers, Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials

Make a Wish with Daisy Delight

9 June, 20174 June, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have another card we made at my class last Saturday using the Daisy Delight stamp set and the Stamping Block Technique!!! As I mentioned, it is unbelievable value at under $55 for the bundle; stamp set and coordinating punch!

The sentiment is from the new Happy Birthday Gorgeous stamp set and I love the font.

Stamping Block Technique with Daisy Delight and Happy Birthday Gorgeous by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin' Up! Demostrator, Australia.JPG

I adore this colour combination too!

For best results with the Colour block, ensure you have a clean clear D block and a pierce mat under the cardstock when stamping.

Stamping Block Technique with Daisy Delight and Happy Birthday Gorgeous by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin' Up! Demostrator, Rowville.JPG

I saw a similar card on Pinterest by Rachel Durtschi, but changed up the colour combination.

Products

Stamps: Daisy Delight, Happy Birthday Gorgeous
Inks: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Perfect Plum, Soft Sky
Card/Paper: Melon Mambo, Whisper White
Accessories: Paper Snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored, Clear Block D, Rhinestones, Melon Mambo Ribbon, Stampin’ Pierce Mat

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Christmas, Stampin' Up!

The Heart of Christmas

7 June, 20174 June, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Do you know it is only 26 weeks until the end of November? Yes, how scary is that?!!!

So, because every year Christmas comes around so quickly, our Art with Heart team leader, Claire Daly, has decided on a weekly Wednesday post of handmade Christmas inspiration; cards, tags and other projects, and she has asked us to join her. By the time Christmas comes around, we won’t be so overwhelmed and we will have a nice little stash of cards organised prior to the silly season!!!

I know the new 2017-2018 Annual Catalogue launched last Thursday, but there are so many great Christmas stamps in there and the 2017 Holiday Catalogue will be available in September to add even more goodies to our cause.

My card today uses the Lovely as a Tree stamp set, which has been one of the longest standing stamp sets in the South Pacific catalogues since Stampin’ Up! came to Australia and it is perfect for Christmas cards!

I am loving Tranquil Tide with Gold and Very Vanilla as a colour combo and I can see myself using this for many more Christmas cards!

I hope you have enjoyed my first Heart of Christmas post and I look forward to sharing more Christmas inspiration with you soon, it may not be every Wednesday, but I’ll do my best!

Products

Stamps: Lovely as A Tree, Star of Light
Inks: Tranquil Tide, Chocolate Chip
Card/Paper: Tranquil Tide, Very Vanilla, Gold Glimmer
Accessories: Big Shot, Layering Ovals Framelits, Banner Triple Punch, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored, Clear Blocks, Wink of Stella

Happy Stamping!

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feminine, Flowers, Stampin' Up!, Thank you

Thank You card using Daisy Delight

5 June, 201715 June, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have a pretty 3D card using the Daisy Delight Bundle!!!

I am just loving these products and will be using it so much over the coming months for sure. It is unbelievable value at under $55 for the stamp set and coordinating punch!

Daisy Delight Thank You card by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin' Up! Demostrator, Australia 3D.JPG

Daisy Delight Thank You card by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin' Up! Demostrator, Australia 3D Handmade Daisy Delight by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin' Up! Demostrator, Australia 3D

We made these in my class yesterday and the ladies loved the colour combination!

I saw a similar card and for the life of me, I cannot find the original creator anywhere. I will keep looking and be sure to update this post when I find it. UPDATE: I found her, Lavinia Gruizinga from the UK, but it was on a private FB Group so I cannot link to her card!

Products

Stamps: Daisy Delight Bundle
Inks: Daffodil Delight, Soft Sky, Tranquil Tide
Card/Paper: Daffodil Delight, Thick Whisper White, Tranquil Tide, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored, Clear Blocks, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals

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feminine, Flowers, Gift Ideas, Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials

Posy of Gerberas with Stampin’ Up! Daisy Delight

2 June, 20172 June, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have a gorgeous posy of flowers made out of paper, yes paper, and if you come along to my class tomorrow, I’ll show you how to make them!

I had my mum call in yesterday and she couldn’t believe that they weren’t real flowers!

You know when you walk into a florist to buy a bunch of flowers and you nearly fall over at the price of them? Well, this Daisy Delight bundle is a great bargain for $54.75 which is probably what many spend on buying a bunch of flowers that will die in a weeks time, but these ones you can keep for a lifetime and enjoy making many more for all your friends for their birthdays!!!! Wouldn’t that be such a wonderful gift to receive?!!!

Daisy Delight by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator, Rowville 3D

Each flower is made up of 3 stamped and punched flowers and offset when glued together. I also used my bone folder to turn the ends of the petals down.

The stems of the flowers are made using cheap plastic drinking straws that I had in the kitchen cupboard, and I covered them with florists tape.

Daisy Delight by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator, Rowville 3D back.JPG

This is the back of the flower. You can see that the straw has been cut 5 times about 1/2cm down and opened up. This was glued with Tombo Multipurpose glue to the back of the flower. It didn’t look aesthetically pleasing, so I then cut a ring using the 3/8″ and 3/4″ circle punches to cover it and also make it more sturdy!

Daisy Delight by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator, Rowville 3D posy

The greenery was something I have had for many years and it goes so well with these gerberas!

What do you think? These are just so bright and cheery and I reckon they would make the perfect gifts for anyone to brighten their day!

Products

Stamps: Daisy Delight
Inks: Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point
Card/Paper: Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point
Accessories: Daisy Punch, 3/8″ circle punch, 3/4″ circle punch, Bone Folder, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Gold Faceted Gems, Florists Tape, Plastic Drinking Straws

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2017-2018 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue revealed!

1 June, 20171 June, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Yes, today is the day we can finally share the new 2017-2018 Annual Catalogue with you and place our orders for yummy new product!

Be sure to click on the catalogue cover below to view and save the full PDF version to your computer.

There are so many amazing new products, some of which I have been able to show you some sneak peeks of over the past few weeks, but there are so many more that, as demonstrators, we haven’t been able to get out hands on yet, but are certainties on our wish lists too 🙂

There are 24 new Bundles in this catalogue, where you can save an extra 10% by buying coordinating products together, so make sure you look out for those as you flick through the pages!!!!

And of course the new InColours for 2017-2019 have arrived. Here are the colours with their RGB and HEX codes. Which one is your favourite?

2017-2019 RGB InColours-001

I’ll let you go now, download your copy, grab a cuppa and enjoy flicking through the inspiring pages of the new 2017-2018 Annual Catalogue.

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Card in a Box Style, feminine, Flowers, Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials

Tuxedo Fold Card with Tutorial using Stampin’ Up! Jar of Love Bundle & Delightful Daisy DSP #cutitnothoardit

31 May, 201728 May, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have a Tuxedo card fold with a tutorial link for you to re-create this yourself.

This is bit like the box cards, but more of a diamond shape, but still folds flat!

I have used the new Delightful Daisy DSP and the Jar of Love Bundle. If you love the Jar of Love Bundle, hurry to get it today to save 10%, as it won’t be a bundle in the new annual catalogue!

So are you ready to see this new card fold?!!!

Tuxedo Fold card using Stampin Ups Delightful Daisy DSP & Jar of Love Bundle by Kate Morgan, Independent SU Demonstrator, Rowville.JPG

Tuxedo Fold card using Stampin Ups Delightful Daisy DSP & Jar of Love Bundle by Kate Morgan, Independent SU Demonstrator, Rowville inside

Folds flat for postage!

Tuxedo Fold card using Stampin Ups Delightful Daisy DSP & Jar of Love Bundle by Kate Morgan, Independent SU Demonstrator, Rowville flat

Oh, how I just adore this designer paper, it is just stunning! #cutitnothoardit

Click here for the YouTube tutorial by Keren Howell, UK Demonstrator.

Don’t forget today is the last day to get retiring products at up to 50% off! Click these links to see all the products; Retiring Stamps / Retiring Bundles / Everything Else.

Products

Stamps: Jar of Love
Inks: Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Perfect Plum, Tranquil Tide, Wisteria Wonder
Card/Paper: Wisteria Wonder, Thick Whisper White, Delightful Daisy DSP
Accessories: Big Shot, Everyday Jars Framelits, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored

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Falling in Love with DSP #cutitnothoardit

29 May, 201728 May, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today, I have to confess that I have a very bad habit of not using my Designer Series paper because it is too pretty and I’ll keep it for a special project! Do you do this too? Well, today I am making the commitment to not hoard my DSP, but to use it before the catalogue expires!!! A little bit late for these catalogues ending on Wednesday though 😦

I am starting this hashtag, #cutitnothoardit and I’m going to try my hardest to cut into my DSP and use it, not hoard it during the catalogue period! Who is with me?

Anyway, here are a few of the cards I made for upcoming birthdays for my children’s friends. July and August are massive birthday months in our household and I always struggle at the last minute to make the cards to go with the gifts, so I am getting in early this year!

Birthday Cards using Stampin Ups Falling in Love DSP, Large Number Framelits & Number of Years Stamp set by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Rowville #cutitnothhoardit.JPG

Don’t forget to check out the retiring products at up to 50% off but only until 31st May! Click these links to see all the products; Retiring Stamps / Retiring Bundles / Everything Else. Hurry before they are gone!

Products

Stamps: Number of Years,
Inks: Sweet Sugarplum, Soft Sky
Card/Paper: Very Vanilla, Falling in Love DSP, Blushing Bride, Blushing Bride Glimmer, Gold Glimmer
Accessories: Big Shot, Butterflies Thinlits, Number of Years Framelits, Falling in Love Embellishments, Lace Doilies, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored, Small Heart Punch, Clear Blocks

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Birthday, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Kids Cards, Stampin' Up!

Happy Birthday, Lucky Elephant

26 May, 201728 May, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today, I have to share this gorgeous elephant card using the Cupcakes & Carousels DSP, Lace Doilies, Lucky Elephant stamp and a sneak peek at some new products; Special Celebrations stamp set and Pretty Label punch!

Happy Birthday card using Stampin Ups Lucky Elephant stamp, Cupcakes & Carousels DSP & Special Cenlebrations stamp set by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Rowville.JPG

I love how shiny the elephant is when embossed with silver embossing powder and heat set. I am certainly going to miss this Designer Series Paper too, it is just perfect circus paper for this elephant standing on his platform! #cutitnothoardit

Happy Birthday card using Stampin Ups Lucky Elephant, Cupcakes & Carousels DSP & Special Cenlebrations stamp set by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Rowville.JPG

Don’t forget to check out the retiring products at up to 50% off but only until 31st May! Click these links to see all the products; Retiring Stamps / Retiring Bundles / Everything Else. Hurry before they are gone!

Products

Stamps: Lucky Elephant, Special Celebrations
Inks: Versamark, Bermuda Bay
Card/Paper: Very Vanilla, Cupcakes & Carousels DSP
Accessories: Pretty Label punch, Lace Doilies, Silver Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored, Dimensionals

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Nailed It for Father’s Day!

24 May, 201726 May, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Yes I know, Father’s Day is so far away still, but I have to share this project because this Nailed It Bundle is retiring in a week’s time and I don’t want you to miss out on it!

Nailed It Happy Fathers Day card by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Rowville

The designer paper is called Urban Underground and it will also be retiring. #cutitnothoardit Click here to add it to your shopping cart.

Urban Underground Specialty Designer Series Paper

Don’t forget to check out the retiring products at up to 50% off but only until 31st May! Click these links to see all the products; Retiring Stamps / Retiring Bundles / Everything Else. Hurry before they are gone!

Products

Stamps: Nailed It
Inks: Basic Black, Smoky Slate
Card/Paper: Very Vanilla, Urban Underground DSP
Accessories: Big Shot, Build It Framelits, Urban Underground Embellishments, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored, Dimensionals

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feminine, Flowers, Mother's Day, Stampin' Up!

A shaker card for Mum!

22 May, 201726 May, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today, I have the Mother’s Day card that I made for my mum, featuring the new Delightful Daisy Designer Series paper from the soon to be released Annual catalogue. My new motto is going to be #cutitnothoardit

I have also used the Large Letter framelits that you can get in a bundle saving you 10% but this is only until 31st May. They will be in the new Annual catalogue, but you cannot get it as a bundle, so get yours today by clicking here, you won’t be disappointed!

Anyway, are you ready to see my shaker card?!!!

I am absolutely in love with the new Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper which will be available to order on 1 June 2017.

Shaker card for Mother's Day using Stampin Ups Delightful Daisy DSP & Large Letter Framelits by Kate Morgan, Independent SU Demonstrator, Rowville flat.JPG

The sequins on the inside are the old 2013-2015 In Colour sequin pack, but they actually coordinate quite well with the colours in this DSP!

Shaker card for Mother's Day using Stampin Ups Delightful Daisy DSP & Large Letter Framelits by Kate Morgan, Independent SU Demonstrator, Rowville side

The large letter framelits were used to create the negative image for the front of the card, creating the shaker section…. but I also used the positive images for the inside of the card! No waste in this house!!!! lol

The sentiment, Happy Mother’s Day is from the Crazy About You stamp set and the flowers stamped on the MUM dies cuts is from brand new Colourful Seasons stamp set.

Shaker card for Mother's Day using Stampin Ups Delightful Daisy DSP & Large Letter Framelits by Kate Morgan, Independent SU Demonstrator, Rowville inside

What do you think of this card?

Don’t forget to check out the retiring products at up to 50% off but only until 31st May! Click these links to see all the products; Retiring Stamps / Retiring Bundles / Everything Else. Hurry before they are gone!

Products Used:

Cardstock/Paper: Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Delightful Daisy DSP
Stamp Sets: Crazy About You, Colourful Seasons
Inks: Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral
Other: Big Shot, Large Letters Framelits, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Paper Snips, Clear Block, Bone Folder, Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers, Baker’s Twine, 2013-2015 In Colour Sequins (r)