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

Happy Birthday, Lucky Elephant

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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Foxy, Peekaboo Peach

Dear Crafters,

Today I have challenged myself to make a card using the new In Color, Peekaboo Peach. Now I have to tell you, it was my least favourite of the 2016-2018 in colors, but after completing this card, I think differently of it, lol. It just works so well for the colour of the fox!

Foxy Friends, Fox, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade card, Stampin Up 2016

I am so happy that this stamp set is carrying over into the new annual catalogue 🙂

Foxy Friends, Fox, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade card, Stampin Up 2016, Fox Builder Punch

I haven’t added a sentiment to this card, because I want to add a “number” when the time comes, to give it to someone with their birthday year!!!!

Products

Stamps: Foxy Friends
Inks:  Basic Black, Peekaboo Peach, Tangerine Tango
Card/Paper:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Peekaboo Peach, A Little Foxy DSP
Accessories:  Layered Squares Framelits, Peekaboo Peach Ruched Ribbon, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored, Big Shot

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Flower Patch with retiring In Colours

Dear Crafters,

Today I am sharing a card using lots of retiring products 😦 but let’s look on the bright side, there are plenty of bargains to be had 🙂

I love this stamp set, Flower Patch and I will certainly be sad when it retires next month. If you also love this set, be quick, as it is on sale at 20% off. It also has coordinating framelits, Flower Fair which are a massive 40% off.

Flower Patch & 2015-2017 Retiring In Colours by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia.jpg

I have also used all of the 5 retiring in colours on this card which are $9.20 each for the ink pads, down from $11.50!

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What do you think of these retiring In Colours?

Products Used:

Cardstock: Delightful Dijon, Very Vanilla
Stamp Sets: Flower Patch
Inks: Cucumber Crush, Delightful Dijon, Mint Macaron, Watermelon Wonder, Tip Top Taupe
Other: Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin’ Scrub, Clear Block, Bone Folder, Sponge Dauber, Iced Rhinestone Embellishments

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Sneak Peek of Happy Birthday Gorgeous for JAI #356

Dear Crafters,

Tonight I join the challenge at Just Add Ink, #356.

I have chosen Metallics and Balloons for my card, along with some brand new products from the upcoming 2017-2018 annual Stampin’ Up! catalogue. I know you love a sneak peek to see some new items coming soon 😉

The Happy Birthday Gorgeous Bundle is just that, gorgeous!

Happy Birthday Gorgeous by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Australia JAI Challenge copy

I have used two of the new In Colours; Lemon Lime Twist & Powder Pink. Aren’t they just stunning together?!!! The stamp set is called Happy Birthday Gorgeous and I randomly stamped the flowers over the top layer of white card.

the happy birthday sentiment is die cut from the Happy Birthday Thinlits die in the gold glimmer paper.

Happy Birthday Gorgeous by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Australia JAI copy

I also love how this stamp set coordinates with the Balloon Punch we already have!

Happy Birthday Gorgeous by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Australia JAI Challenges copy

What do you think of this card?

Why don’t you head on over to the Just Add Ink page for some more inspiration.

 

Products Used:

Cardstock: Thick Whisper White, Gold Glimmer, Gold Foil
Stamp Sets: Happy Birthday Gorgeous
Inks: Lemon Lime Twist & Powder Pink
Other: Big Shot, Happy Birthday Thinlits die, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin’ Scrub, Paper Snips, Clear Block, Bone Folder, Balloon Punch

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Did you notice some new images today? Yes, I thought it was time to update my ‘branding’ and add some watercolour flowers in some of my favourite colours. What do you think of them? I love it!

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Favourite Retiring Products Blog Hop

art-with-heart-team-blog-hop-logo-currentDear Crafters,

Tonight I am participating in a blog hop along with the super talented ladies in the Art With Heart Team. We thought it would be fun to share some projects using our favourite retiring products from both the 2016-2017 annual and 2017 occasions catalogues!

Select retiring products have discounts of up to 50% off but are only available until sold out. Be sure to place orders before the sun sets on these items on 31 May. You don’t want to miss out – ask me how!

Blog Hops are full circles, so you can start hopping here and then at the end of each post is a link to the next one. There is also a list of participants at the end in case of any broken links. You have come to me from the talented, Rachel Palmieri!

Now let’s get started!

For my first project, I have used my favourite suite, Cupcakes and Carousels!

Carousel Birthday Card using Stampin Up Cupcakes & Carousel Birthday DSP, Up & Away thinlits by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Melbourne. #Occasions2017 3D

Oh how I love this Designer Series Paper. It is so bright and colourful and definitely in my colours that I really love to work with. Don’t the layers look wonderful?!

The carousel is gold embossed twice. The bottom layer was directly onto the square white card and the second was die cut with the circle die. Not sure if you can see that lovely gold shine?

The cupcakes are stamped and die cut and added with dimensionals.

I cased this from a card I saw browsing Pinterest by Crafty Little Peach.

Carousel Birthday Card using Stampin Up Cupcakes & Carousel Birthday DSP, Up & Away thinlits by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Melbourne. #Occasions2017 3D Embossed

My favourite products from the annual catalogue would have to be the Papillon Potpourri stamp set. This was the very first Stampin’ Up! stamp set that I purchased in my starter kit and has always been a favourite. I’m not sure I will ever be able to give it up!

In this card, I have also used the retiring Elegant Butterfly punch, Lovely Lace TIEF, the Subtles Designer Series Paper and the Very Vanilla 1/4″ Satin Ribbon.

Butterfly Card using Stampin Up Papillon Potpourri, Elegant Butterfly punch, Subtles DSP, Lovey Lace TIEF by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Melbourne. 2017 3D

and those gorgeous mini pearls… they won’t be around any more either, but don’t fear, the packs have been reconfigured and will return in a different format!

Butterfly Card using Stampin Up Papillon Potpourri, Elegant Butterfly punch, Subtles DSP, Lovey Lace TIEF by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Melbourne. 2017

This card is the same design as the one above, however, I have used the retiring Happy Hearts TIEF (this really was one of my favs!).

Butterfly Card using Stampin Up Papillon Potpourri, Elegant Butterfly punch, Subtles DSP, Happy Heart TIEF by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Melbourne. 2017 3DButterfly Card using Stampin Up Papillon Potpourri, Elegant Butterfly punch, Subtles DSP, Happy Heart TIEF by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Melbourne. 2017

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

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

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If you find a broken link or have come to this blog hop from a different entry point, you can view the participants below:

1. Catherine Proctor
2. Ros Davidson
3. Tina Gillespie
4. Monika O’Neill
5. Rebecca Jacovou
6. Kathryn Mangelsdorf
7. Rachel Palmieri
8. Kate Morgan
9. Judy May
10. Rachel Woollard
11. Claire Daly
12. Andrea Roberts

Happy Hopping!

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OnStage 2017 Display Samples

Dear Crafters,

This morning I shared my excitement of being privileged enough to be chosen to be a Display Stamper for the OnStage event held on Saturday 8th April at Luna Park, Sydney.

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Well, this afternoon I share some individual photos of my projects that I created using brand new product from the Annual Catalogue 2017-2018. This catalogue will be available from 1st June 2017.

Beautiful Bouquet & Dragonfly Dreams stamp sets with Wood Textures DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia  Beautiful Bouquet & Paint Play stamp sets, Lovely Laurel Thinlits, Touches of Nature Elements by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia

Beautiful Bouquet & Paint Play stamp sets, Old Olive Sheer Ribbon by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia  Beautiful Bouquet stamp set & Wood Textures DSP, Bitty Bows, Dragonfly Dreams by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia

Beautiful Bouquet stamp set with Ombre Ribbon & Eclectic Shaped Paper Clips by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia  Beautiful Bouquet & Paint Play stamp sets, Lovely Laurel Thinlits, Touches of Nature Elements, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Bitty Bows by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator A

Beautiful Bouquet stamp set, Gold Metallic Edged Ribbon by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia  Beautiful Bouquet stamp set, Ombre Ribbon by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia lots of fussy cutting!

Beautiful Bouquet stamp set with Wood Textures DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia  Beautiful Bouquet stamp set, Lovely Laurel Thinlits, Touches of Nature Elements, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Bitty Bows by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia

Beautiful Bouquet stamp set, Pretty Label Punch (sponging creating the clouds), Lovely Laurel Thinlits , Beautiful You, Wood Textures DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstra

Easter Gift using Stampin' Ups Paint Play Stamp Set & Pretty Label Punch by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia

Beautiful Bouquet stamp set, Wood Textures DSP, Pretty Label punch, Lovely Laurel thinlits, Stitched Shapes thinlits by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia  Beautiful Bouquet stamp set, Wood Textures DSP, Pretty Label punch, Lovely Laurel thinlits, Stitched Shapes thinlits inside by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia

Beautiful Bouquet stamp set, Pretty Label Punch, Lovely Laurel Thinlits with Ombre Ribbon by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia

Paint Play stamp set, Bitty Bow, Touches of Nature Elements by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia  Paint Play stamp set, Pretty Label punch, Lovely Laurel thinlits, Stitched Shapes thinlits, Basics Pack 1 Washi Tape by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia

Paint Play stamp set, Pretty Label Punch with Wood Textures DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia  Wood Textures DSP with Bitty Bows, Pretty Label Punch and Basics Pack 1 Washi Tape, Bitty Bows by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia

Wood Textures DSP, Dapper Denim Baker's Twine, Pretty Label punch, Touches of Nature Elements, Eclectic Shaped Paper Clips by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia  Paint Play Stamp set, Smoky Slate Gingham Ribbon, A4 glossy white cardstock by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia

Wood Textures DSP, Dapper Denim Baker's Twine by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia

and here is my 12 x 12 Scrapbook page layout

12 x 12 Scrapbook Layout using Beautiful Bouquet stamp set, Pretty Label Punch, Lovely Laurel Thinlits Lovely by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia

What do you think of these projects?

Do you spy some awesome new products that will be on your June shopping list?

I would love some feedback of your favourite card. If you hover over the photos, it tells you the products I have used.

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Hope your day is on cloud nine

Dear Crafters,

Today, I am flying to Sydney for the Stampin’ Up! OnStage Local event to be held tomorrow at Luna Park!  I am very excited, as this is the launch of the brand new Annual Catalogue, and only those demonstrators who attend the event, get to see the catalogue before anyone else. Also, I have a little secret to share… I am also one of the display stampers! Yes, I have been busy creating for the past couple of weeks with brand new catalogue items that no one has seen. I am very nervous about displaying my projects, but I am sure they will be okay 😉

When I return home, I will be able to share some pics of my displays with you, but not until Tuesday 11th April, so make sure you tune in then!

So today’s card with the sentiment Hope your day is on cloud nine, is kind of appropriate, as that is how we will be feeling tomorrow as we get that catalogue in our hands!!!!!

Lift Me Up Hot Air Balloons Masculine card by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator, Australia. Occasions 2017

I love the simplicity of this card and the colours coordinate so well. We made this in my class on Saturday and the ladies loved it.

The colours are: Dapper Denim, Crumb Cake, Soft Sky & Very Vanilla

Lift Me Up Hot Air Balloons Masculine card by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator, Australia. Occasions 2017 flat

I wasn’t sure about adding a bow to this card, seeing as it was masculine, so we added a little linen thread tied in a knot…. perfect!

What do you think of this card?

Products Used:

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Dapper Denim, Very Vanilla
Stamp Sets: Lift Me Up
Inks: Crumb Cake, Dapper Denim, Sot Sky
Other: Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin’ Scrub, Paper Snips, Clear Block, Bone Folder, Linen Thread, Dimensionals

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Awesomely Artistic with a bee!

Dear Crafters,

Today, I am mixing up a couple of stamp sets; Dragonfly Dreams, Awesomely Artistic along with the Window Box thinlits dies.

Awesomely Artistic, Dragonfly Dreams, Window Box thinlits by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up demonstrator Melbourne #Occasions2017 Saleabration2017

The white card is sponged along the edges with Crushed Curry ink to soften them.

Next I stamped the flower image with Smoky Slate ink and used my AquaPainter with inks to colour the flowers and leaves.

Awesomely Artistic, Dragonfly Dreams, Window Box thinlits by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up demonstrator Melbourne #Occasions2017 #Saleabration2017

A small strip of glimmer paper was then added. The vellum is die cut with the Window Box Framelits die and attached to a circle of crushed curry cut with the 2″ circle punch. I embossed it with the Hexagons Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I also added some gold metallic thread behind the circle before adhering to the vellum with Fast Fuse to hold it all in place firmly. The little bee was added last!

Awesomely Artistic, Dragonfly Dreams, Window Box thinlits by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up demonstrator Melbourne #Occasions2017

I decorated the inside of the card with some of the embossed card and two more little bumble bees!

Awesomely Artistic, Dragonfly Dreams, Window Box thinlits by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up demonstrator Melbourne #Occasions2017 inside

What do you think of this card?

Products Used:

Cardstock: Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Vellum, Glimmer paper
Stamp Sets: Awesomely Artistic, Dragonfly Dreams
Inks: Memento Black, Crushed Curry, Smoky Slate
Other: Big Shot, Detailed Dragonfly thinlits, Window Box thinlits, Hexagons Dynamic TIEF, 2″ circle punch, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Paper Snips, Clear Block, Bone Folder, Metallic Thread, Dimensionals, Fast Fuse, AquaPainter

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Succulent Garden Suite

Dear Crafters,

Today I have created a card using the Succulent Garden Suite. I have to say, I was very happy with how this turned out, as it was reasonably quick to create and I can see myself making loads more in this simple, but effective layout. The flower was what took the time, but once you have made one, you can put them together quite fast.

Succulent Garden Suite by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Australia. #occasions2017 DIY 3D Glimmer 1

The succulent is made of 2 of each of the 3 largest petals and 2 of the smaller daisy type dies. I sponged the edges with Rich Razzleberry ink using a sponge dauber. A bone folder was used to curl the edges under before joining the flowers together. I found by putting the flowers together in pairs first and then each of the 4 pairs together to make the one giant flower was the easiest!

Succulent Garden Suite by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Australia. #occasions2017 DIY 3D Glimmer sponged

The Designer Series Paper is double sided, so I cut one piece to be 14.5cm x 10cm, then I cut it through the centre at about 8cm, turned one piece over and joined them together on the card! This is a very quick and effective way to decorate the background. Then I added a strip of glimmer paper over the join.

Succulent Garden Suite by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Australia. #occasions2017 DIY 3D Glimmer 2

What do you think of this card?

Products Used:

Cardstock: Old Olive, Tip Top Taupe, Succulent Garden DSP, Glimmer Assortment Pack
Stamp Sets: Oh So Succulent
Inks: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry
Other: Big Shot, Succulent framelits, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Paper Snips, Sponge Dauber, Clear Block, White Accent Embellishments, Bone Folder

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Everyday Hero, Super Mum!

Dear Crafters,

Today I have a Super hero card, but instead of the usual bright primary colours, I have used Sweet Sugarplum and more feminine colours to create a card for the super mum!

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I love the street scene stamped across the bottom in coordinating ink.

I coloured the image using the Watercolour Pencils and AquaPainter, but I did also use the Wink of Stella clear brush to blend the colour of her cape!

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The ruched ribbon was tied to the top in a knot to finish the card off.

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What do you think of this cute card? I love it!

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