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Early Espresso with Earthen Textures

27 September, 202328 September, 2023 craftwithkate

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Each week some of the Art With Heart team are joining the Colour Creations Blog Hop to bring you creative inspiration showcasing our range of 50+ gorgeous Stampin’ Up! colours.

Week 22 – Early Espresso

Today’s card features the Earthen Textures Bundle (stamps & dies). My card base is Early Espresso cardstock with a layer of Distressed Gold Specialy Designer Series Paper.

Earthen Textures Early Espresso Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023.

The background to my focal point, is a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock, with one of the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks. I added Early Espresso ink with a Blending Brush, keeping it darker on the outer edges. When I sat it on the card, I felt it needed something more, so I used a Sponge Dauber to make the edges quite dark.

I began by cutting lots of different dies from my chosen colours and then played around moving pieces to work out my final layout. I needed to ground my urn on simething, so I cut a larger Decklede Crcle die and cut one side.

Earthen Textures Early Espresso Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 detail

Can you believe how watercolouring can soften such bold colours? The palm/fan shape diecuts are Moody Mauve and Pretty Peacock and the urn is Easly Espresso! I also used the embossing die to add some texture, and the top is diecut in Basic White. Some Natural Wavy Trim was threaded through and adhered at the back. This allowed room for my sentiment to take pride of place in the centre of the urn. To finish off, I painted some Gold Metallic Enamel Effects Basics onto the ends of the fronds using a Water Painter filled with Isocol and a clear block.

Decorate the inside with some left over pieces.

Earthen Textures Early Espresso Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 inside

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

Please hop across to our next participant and enjoy the wonderful inspiration of Andrea Sargent.

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Product List
Stamps: Something Fancy, Earthen Textures*
Dies: Earthen Textures, Deckled Circles
Card/Paper: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Distressed Gold Specialty, Very Vanilla
Inks: Early Espresso, Moody Mauve, Pretty Peacock
Other: Natural Wavy Trim, Artistic Mix Decorative Masks, Blending Brushes, Metallic Enamel Effects Basics, Water Painters, White Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Paper Snips, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder, Sponge Daubers
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Translucent Florals card with All About Autumn Specialty DSP

20 September, 202319 September, 2023 craftwithkate

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Each week some of the Art With Heart team are joining the Colour Creations Blog Hop to bring you creative inspiration showcasing our range of 50+ gorgeous Stampin’ Up! colours.

Week 21 – Daffodil Delight

Today’s card uses the Translucent Florals Bundle (stamp set & dies), along with some of the gorgeous All About Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper. I chose a piece in Moody Mauve, so selected the cardbase in the same colour.

Daffodil Delight Fresh Freesia Moody Mauve Parakeet Party Colour Combinations Craft with Kate

I selected my colours first and stamped lots of the images, die cut them, then went about arranging them on my card front. Once I had an idea, I added dimensionals to the back of each one and placed them to the card, starting with the leaves, then the Fresh Freesia flowers, Daffodil Delight flowers, then the smaller Moody Mauve ones.

Translucent Florals, Daffodil Delight Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023

I wanted some sparkle, so die cut the More Dazzle Specialty paper for the stamen and a couple of tiny flowers. The Daffodil Delight card flowers have a Tinsel Gem placed in the centre.

Translucent Florals, Daffodil Delight Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 detail

Decorate the inside with some left over pieces.

Translucent Florals, Daffodil Delight Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 inside

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

Please head to our next participant and enjoy the wonderful inspiration of Rachel Palmieri.

If you come across a broken link or have come from a different entry point, a full list of participants can be viewed on Cathy’s blog.

Product List
Stamps: Translucent Florals, Very Best Occasions
Dies: Translucent Florals
Card/Paper: Basic White, Daffodil Delight, Moody Mauve
Inks: Daffodil Delight, Fresh Freesia, Moody Mauve, Parakeet Party
Designer Series Paper: All About Autumn Specialty, More Dazzle Specialty
Other: Tinsel Gems Four Pack, Paper Snips, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder
* select as Bundle and save 10%

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Reach for the Stars, Mitchy!

6 September, 20236 September, 2023 craftwithkate

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Week 19 – Crumb Cake

Yay, the new Mini catalogue is available now… have you placed your order yet?

Today’s card was created for my nephew who turned 9 a couple of days ago! I haven’t inked up my Reach for the Stars stamp set yet, so I thought this was the perfect one for Mitchy. Now you my be wondering what on earth is she thinking, but stay with me.

Reach for the Stars Personalised card by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2023 Crumb Cake Colour Creations Blog Hop

I covered my Thick White card base with a piece of the coordinating Stargazing Designer Series Paper (DSP). Then I cut out a green planet from the ‘reverse side’ of one of the papers and the rings are diecut from the Holographic Trio Specialty DSP. These are glued to the card. My astronaut is stamped in Crumb Cake and die cut. They are popped up on dimensionals. The silver stars are diecut from Silver Foil. The sentiment is stamped in Memento Black ink using the Reach for the Stars and Alphabest stamp sets. I love a personalised card!

Reach for the Stars Personalised card by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2023 Crumb Cake Colour Creations Blog Hop side

The sentiment on the inside is from the Phrases for All stamp set and uses Lemon Lime Twist ink. The rocket is stamped in Crumb Cake and diecut, as are the flames, which were diecut in White and coloured using the Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers; Lemon Lolly & Pumpkin Pie.

Reach for the Stars Personalised card by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2023 Crumb Cake Colour Creations Blog Hop inside

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you can join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Crushed Curry.

Please hop across to our next participant and enjoy the wonderful inspiration of Andrea Sargent.

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Product List
Stamps: Reach for the Stars, Alphabest, Phrases for All
Dies: Reach for the Stars
Card/Paper: Basic White, Crumb Cake, Silver Foil
Inks: Crumb Cake, Lemon Lime Twist, Black Memento
Designer Series Paper: Holographic Trio Specialty, Stargazing
Other: Lemon Lolly & Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder
* can be purchased as a Bundle saving 10%

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Time to Celebrate

23 August, 202323 August, 2023 craftwithkate

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Each week some of the Art With Heart teamare joining the Colour Creations Blog Hop to bring you creative inspiration showcasing our range of 50+ gorgeous Stampin’ Up! colours.

Week 17 – Cherry Cobbler

Today I have another ‘new to me’ Bundle, Time Together. but it is actually in the Annual catalogue. So, tonight I am using some old and new products!

On my Cherry Cobbler card base, is another layer that was dry embossed with the new Distressed Tile 3D embossing folder. I also used my open Paper Snips to distress the edges. The next layer is a piece of floral patterned paper from the Delightfully Eclectic DSP which is cut using the Countryside Corners die. The hour glass was stamped in Crumb Cake ink and die cut with the coordiating dies. The sand is stamped in Cherry Cobbler. This is added to the DSP on dimensionals. The floral images on either side are stamped in Crumb Cake and coloured using the Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers and glued in place.

Time Together by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 Cherry Cobbler colour creations blog hop

The sentiment is stamped and die cut and a dimensional on either end so it sits up across the hour glass. Those cute little hearts are from one of the dies in the set. It’s a large heart with little ones inside that I wasn’t going to throw away. Before I glued all the layers together, I felt the dry embossed layer needed a bit more, so I took a sponge dauber and Tombo multipurpose glue, and gently tapped it around the edges. This glue stays sticky for a little while, so I had time to go back and rub on some Gilded Leafing.

Time Together by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 Cherry Cobbler colour creations blog hop side

Do you see those sparkly bits? Well that is some of the new White Iridescent Ribbon. I pulled the threads from one end and it turns into these slippery threads. I also added some Wink of Stella to the sand (hard to see in the photo).

On the inside, a few more die cut pieces and stamped flowers from the bundle.

Time Together by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 Cherry Cobbler colour creations blog hop inside

Product List
Stamp/Die Bundle: Time Together
Dies: Countryside Corners
Card/Paper: Basic White, Bubble Bath, Cherry Cobbler
Inks: Bubble Bath, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, White Craft
Designer Series Paper: Delightfully Eclectic
Other: Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends Combo, Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder, White Iridescent Ribbon, Sponge Dauber, Gilded Leafing, Wink of Stella, Take Your Pick Tool, Paper Snips, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you can join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Coastal Cabana.

Please hop across to our next participant and enjoy the wonderful inspiration of Di Furniss.

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Abundant Beauty in Calypso Coral

16 August, 202317 August, 2023 craftwithkate

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Each week some of the Art With Heart team are joining the Colour Creations Blog Hop to bring you creative inspiration showcasing our range of 50+ gorgeous Stampin’ Up! colours.

Week 16 – Calypso Coral

Today’s card uses the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks that will be available in the upcoming Mini catalogue (6 Sept – 3 Jan). I love that there are 7 masks in the pack and they are only $18.50. Four of them make up the sunflowers, the other three are snowflakes, autumn leaves and houndstooth patterns.

Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks purchase from Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023.

They are so easy to line up when using the notch on top left of each mask and they are numbered!

Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks purchase from Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023

I started by placing a piece of Basic White card on my Silicone Mat Sheet and using the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks for the sunflowers first. I used Flirty Flamingo with Calypso Coral and then moved to the leaves using Boho Blue and Misty Moonlight. These were also used in the centres of the flowers. Once I was happy with the colours, I ran it through my Embossing Machine in the Distressed Tile 3D Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks handmade birthday card by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 Calypso Coral CCBH

I roughed up the edges with the blade of my Paper Snips. I wrapped some Linen Thread around the lower section 3 times and tied in a bow. I adhered this to a narrow matt of Misty Moonlight card, then onto my Calypso Coral card base.

The sentiment from the Level Complete stamp set was heat embossed in White Emboss Powder and cut using a small die from the Something Fancy dies. This was popped up on Dimensionals. Some Iridescent Pastel Gems were added last.

Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks handmade birthday card by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 Calypso Coral CCBH.

On the inside, I used a Sponge Dauber with Calypso Coral ink around the edges. I did some more blending with the masks in the corners. The sentiment from Phrases for All, was inked using sponge daubers to apply the ink to the stamp, then onto the card.

Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks handmade birthday card by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 Calypso Coral CCBH inside

Product Supply Listi
Stamps: Phrases for All, Level Complete
Dies: Something Fancy
Card/Paper: Calypso Coral, Misty Moonlight, Basic White
Inks: Calypso Coral, Flirty Flamingo, Boho Blue, Misty Moonlight, Versamark
Other: Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks, Blending Brushes, Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder, Iridescent Pastel Gems, White Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Linen Thread, Sponge Daubers, Silicone Craft Sheet, Paper Snips, Multipurpose Glue, Dimensionals, Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder,Silicone Mat Sheet

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you can join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Cherry Cobbler.

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Blueberry Bushel Gingham Die Cut Inlay Technique

2 August, 20231 August, 2023 craftwithkate

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Week 14 – Blueberry Bushel

Today I have chosen to focus on the Die Cut Inlay Technique, where you use a die such as the Gorgeous Garden dies, and cut it a few times from different card/DSP. I have used Basic White for the main die, and glued it to a pieced of Blueberry Bushel card. Then I die cut the same die with the Glorious Gingham 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. I took the petal pieces out and glued them into the white layer. Yes, it takes a little bit of time, but the effect is so beautiful and it makes it easier using the Take Your Pick Tool with the putty tip (or tweezers).

Die Cut Inlay Technique card using Stampin Up Gorgeous Garden dies by Kate Morgan Australia 2023 Blueberry Bushel

For the centres of the flowers, initially I was going to use a yellow tone cardstock, but then remembered I had some of the gold More Dazzle Specialty paper. I actually cut small squares of this and placed them on the back of the die where the centres of the flowers are, and carefully placed the top acrylic plate on and ran it through my die cutting machine. I mean you can’t waste that gorgeous dazzle, right?!!!

Die Cut Inlay Technique card using Stampin Up Gorgeous Garden dies by Kate Morgan Australia 2023 Blueberry Bushel.

The sentiment from Charming Sentiments Stamp Set is inked in Versamark, White Emboss Powder added and melted using the Heat Tool. It is cut out using the coordinating Sentiments Silhouette dies. Some Gold 1/8″ Trim is placed behind and then Dimensionals so it pops up on the card. On the inside, I have a Basic White layer with some gingham dsp along the bottom edge.

Die Cut Inlay Technique card using Stampin Up Gorgeous Garden dies by Kate Morgan Australia 2023 Blueberry Bushel inside

Product List
Stamps: Charming Sentiments
Dies: Gorgeous Garden dies, Sentiment Silhouette dies
Card/Paper: Basic White, Blueberry Bushel, More Dazzle 6″x6″ Specialty
Designer Series Paper: Glorious Gingham 6″x6″
Other: Gold & Silver Trim Combo Pack, Versamark Ink, White Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Take Your Pick Tool, Paper Snips, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you can join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Cajun Craze.

Please hop across to our next participant and enjoy the wonderful inspiration of Andrea Sargent.

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Cathedral Window card and a Fancy Fold card

19 July, 202319 July, 2023 craftwithkate

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Week 12 – Berry Burst

Today I have a Cathedral Window card using the Bright & Beautiful 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. Using the scallop circle (inner piece) from the Give it a Whirl dies, I cut 10 x 1½” circles from different patterns within the pack (if you have a 1½” circle punch it would be easier to punch the circles). I also cut a 1″ x 1″ square from black card as my template.

Cathedral Window card by Kate Morgan Sttampin Up Australia 2023 Berry Burst

Using a piece of foam or a piercing mat, place the 1” square piece into the centre of a circle and using a stylus, trace around the square. Do this to all 10 circles. Fold the edges up against the square card. Remove the black card and use the bone folder to flatten each edge.

Template for easy layout Cathedral Window template
Cut a 4” square of grid paper. Draw a diagonal line > rotate the paper and draw a 1cm line across the centre. Place in the trimmer so the diagonal line is at the ¾” mark and cut > repeat on the other side (cut lines in orange).

Cover the template in Stampin’ Seal & start with the 1^st piece in the centre and continue to build to either side. Having the grid makes it super easy to line up!

Cathedral Window steps

Take a Thick Basic White card base, dry emboss the front with the Splatters Embossing folder, then glue the feature across the centre. I added some gold Festive Pearls to the centre joins and some Pastel Adhesive-backed Sequins to finish it off.

Cathedral Window card by Kate Morgan Sttampin Up Australia 2023 Berry Burst close up

On the inside I added a Basic White layer mounted onto a Berry Burst matt. The sentiment was cut using the Wanted to Say dies.

Cathedral Window card by Kate Morgan Sttampin Up Australia 2023 Berry Burst inside

This next card is very simple and the pretty Delightfully Eclectic Designer Series Paper (DSP) does all the work for you.

Dainty Delight Delightfully Eclectic Feminine Fancy Fold card by Kate Morgan Sttampin Up Australia 2023 Berry Burst.

The Dainty Delight stamp set was used for the flowers and the sentiment. The image is coloured using Blender Pens and inks; Berry Burst, Bubble Bath & Garden Green. A sponge dauber added some ink to the edge of the white card to soften it. Some Iridescent Pearl Jewels finished it nicely. I left the message panel blank so it could be used for any occasion.

Dainty Delight Delightfully Eclectic Feminine Fancy Fold card by Kate Morgan Sttampin Up Australia 2023 Berry Burst open

Although this DSP doesn’t have Berry Burst in it, I felt like the centre of the flowers matched really well. I cut another piece of Berry Burst card to have as the card base to make it a little more sturdy.

A left over strip of the DSP is added to the envelope!

Measurements for Fancy Fold
DSP: 28.5cm x 14.5cm, scored at 2.5cm, 10.3cm, 18cm
Berry Burst card: 15cm x 11cm, 13.5cm x 6.5cm & 8cm x 7cm
Basic White card: 7cm x 14cm & 7.5cm x 6.5cm

Product List
Stamps: Hello Ladybug, Dainty Delight
Dies: Wanted to Say dies, Give it a Whirl dies
Card/Paper: Berry Burst, Basic White, Basic Black, Thick Basic White
Designer Series Paper: Bright & Beautiful 6″ x 6″ DSP, Delightfully Eclectic 12″ x 12″
Inks: Versamark, Berry Burst, Bubble Bath, Garden Green
Other: Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels, Blender Pens, Sponge Daubers, White Emboss Powder, Festive Pearls, Pastel Adhesive-backed Sequins, Stripes & Splatters 3D Textured Impressions Embossing Folders, Take Your Pick Tool, Paper Snips, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder, Grid Paper, Pencil, Ruler, Piercing Mat, 1½” Circle Punch

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you can join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Blackberry Bliss.

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Patchwork Pieces for Zoo Crew

12 July, 202312 July, 2023 craftwithkate

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Each week some of the Art With Heart team are joining the Colour Creations Blog Hop to bring you creative inspiration showcasing our range of 50+ gorgeous Stampin’ Up! colours.

Week 11 – Basic Gray

Basic Gray is a bit like the weather in Melbourne lately; cold, wet and overcast, so I have paired it up with the very pretty, Lemon Lolly.

I used the Patchwork Pieces die and cut it out in Lemon Lolly card and again in a piece of the Basic Gray 2023-24 Neutrals Designer Series Paper. Because of this, I was able to create 2 cards!

Patchwork Pieces Birthday card 1 Basic Gray colour creations blog hop 2023 by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia

I wanted to add an extra feature, so I fussy cut some images from the Zoo Crew DSP. By adding a Basic Gray circle, it helped the image to really pop. Isn’t this little racoon with a handful of balloons so cute?!!

On the next card, I had this cute little ballerina image but I wanted to have her dancing across the card. This is a stepped up version with small magnets behind the die cut circle and the popped up layer.

Patchwork Pieces Birthday interactive card 2 Basic Gray colour creations blog hop 2023 by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia

Adding a strip of Lemon Lolly card to use as a pull tab, you can watch her dance across the card. The arrow impression is from the Give it a Whirl dies, as are the stitched hearts.

Patchwork Pieces Interactive Birthday card 2 Basic Gray colour creations blog hop 2023 by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia

On the inside of both these cards, I added the happy birthday sentiment from the Wanted to Say dies, a strip of Basic Gray card and another little stitched heart.

Patchwork Pieces Birthday card inserts Basic Gray colour creations blog hop 2023 by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia

Here they are side by side.

Patchwork Pieces Birthday cards Basic Gray colour creations blog hop 2023 by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia

I really love these two colours together. What do you think of this colour combination? Let me know in the comments below.

Product List
Dies: Patchwork Pieces dies, Give it a Whirl dies, Wanted to Say dies
Card/Paper: Basic Gray, Basic White, Lemon Lolly
Designer Series Paper: 2023-24 Neutrals 6″ x 6″ DSP, Zoo Crew 12″ x 12″ DSP
Other: Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard & Mini), Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you can join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Berry Burst.

Please hop across to our next participant and enjoy the wonderful inspiration of Andrea Sargent.

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Countryside Inn Bookmark Card

5 July, 20234 July, 2023 craftwithkate

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Each week some of the Art With Heart team are joining the Colour Creations Blog Hop to bring you creative inspiration showcasing our range of 50+ gorgeous Stampin’ Up! colours.

Week 10 – Balmy Blue

Today I share my bookmark card. I haven’t made one of these for a few years, and now that Stampin’ Up! have added a new line of accessories for the Take Your Pick Tool, which includes the Rotary Perforating Tip, it was time to revisit this design.

Countryside Inn Bookmark card for Balmy Blue Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 closed

My Balmy Blue card base is 10¾” x 5¾”, score at 4¼”. Rotate 180^o and score again at 2¼” then perforate this line with the Take Your Pick Tool with Rotary Perforating Tip and a ruler.

Countryside Inn Bookmark card for Balmy Blue Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023

Using Paper Snips, I angled the corners then decorated with Misty Moonlight card and a strip of Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper, Very Best Trio Punch and Misty Moonlight Inner Braid ribbon.

On the front, is a matt layer of Misty Moonlight card with DSP on top. The Basic White frame was created using 2 of the Countryside Corners dies. I thought it was a little too bright, so I sponged the edges with Balmy Blue ink and a Sponge Dauber. This is glued to the card. Using the Paper Florist dies, I created some flowers. The leaves are cut from Vellum. Some Silver Trim is added amongst the flowers which are glued to the card.

Countryside Inn Bookmark card for Balmy Blue Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023

The sentiment [Sending Smiles stamp set] is stamped onto Balmy Blue card in the same colour ink and die cut using the Countryside Corners die. I felt it was too high, so I sat it in the die again and cut it smaller. Some Misty Moonlight fringing was added below. This sits on some Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. Wink of Stella is added to the floral centres and some Silver Metallic Enamel Effects to each of the stamen.

Countryside Inn Bookmark card for Balmy Blue Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 detail

On the inside, a piece of Basic White card and another strip of DSP to match the bookmark!

Countryside Inn Bookmark card for Balmy Blue Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 open

Product List
Stamps: Sending Smiles
Dies: Countryside Corners, Paper Florist
Card/Paper: Balmy Blue, Basic White, Misty Moonlight, Vellum
Ink: Balmy Blue
Designer Series Paper: Countryside Inn
Other: Metallic Enamel Effects Basics, Sponge Daubers, Gold & Silver Trim Combo Pack, Misty Moonlight Inner Braid Ribbon, Very Best Trio Punch, Take Your Pick Tool, Take Your Pick Crafters Tips, Paper Snips, Multipurpose Glue, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Mini Dimensionals, Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder

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Countryside Corners Trifold card with Tutorial!

29 June, 202329 June, 2023 craftwithkate

Today I have a Trifold card using the Countryside Corners dies to create the card base.

When I initially came up with my first card design in Soft Succulent tones (you can see it here), I had so many lovely comments and people asking how I made it. Well today, while I’m on Annual Leave for the school holidays, I had time to try and recreate it, however, I found an easier way. The tutorial link will be listed below.

Countryside Corners Trifold card Tutorial using Dainty Delight by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023

I just love the Dry Brushed Metallic 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper with that gorgeous gold, and those pretty Dainty Delight die cut flowers!

Countryside Corners Trifold card Tutorial using Dainty Delight by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023.

Let’s open this card to see what is inside. The Dry Brushed Metallic Specialty DSP was used with one of the smaller size dies and it is so pretty! The Dainty Delight dies and Grove dies were used to cut the flowers and leaves for this panel using Calypso Coral, Lemon Lolly and Lost Lagoon. The Basic White background is cut using the Something Fancy dies.

Countryside Corners Trifold card Tutorial using Dainty Delight by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 inside 1