Birthday – Page 40 – Independent Stampin Up!® Demonstrator, Victoria, Australia

Dear Crafters,

Well the school holidays are well and truly over and back to work hasn’t been the easiest, but today I share this card that is quite the opposite. It is an easy technique but super effective!

I have used the stunning Pop of Pink Designer Series Paper (Melon Mambo, Basic Black and Whisper White).

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I stamped the sentiment ‘Enjoy’ from the Bella & Friends stamp set and the ‘It’s Your day’ sentiment from the Confetti Celebration stamp set.

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I saw this idea on Julie Davison’s YouTube channel, so thank you Julie!

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I just love how with a couple of double sided DSP pages, you can create such a stunning card. This is a great technique to use up those scrap pieces you have saved for that special project!

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What do you think of this card?

Between 1-31 October, you and your customers can buy three packages of Designer Series Paper and get one free! That’s great news since everyone can use more Designer Series Paper. This sale includes Designer Series Paper from both the annual catalogue and the recently released holiday catalogue (not including Specialty Designer Series Paper or Designer Series Paper Stacks). Promotion period: 1-31 October 2016

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Birthday, Kids Cards, Punch Art, Stampin' Up!

Meerkat birthday

30 September, 201627 September, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I just have to share with you a card that my 10 year old daughter made for her friend’s birthday on Wednesday. Our initial conversation was that her friend loves Meerkats and my instant reaction was, how the heck do we do that???! Anyway, this is what she created all by herself and I am so proud of her!

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Isn’t it amazing??! I love it!

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She even stamped the balloon and the age of her friend!

And my heart almost melted when I read inside the card ♥

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What do you think of this card?

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Baby, Birthday, Kids Cards, Punch Art, Stampin' Up!

Thoughtful Branches, Hedgehog

26 September, 201619 September, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have another card I saw on Pinterest but I’ve changed it up to use products that I have. It’s using the Thoughtful Branches dies along with a few others that you will be able to identify!

So here is my cute little hedgehog!

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Oh my, have you seen this stunning Cable Knit Dynamic Embossing Folder? You have to get it! This is the first time I’ve used it and WOW, doesn’t it give a great effect!!!!

Can you tell that the spikes are created from the tree (less the trunk!) die?

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I have used Early Espresso, Crumb Cake and Black card, along with Soft Sky.

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I was super happy with the look of this one!

What do you think of this card?

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Birthday, feminine, Stampin' Up!

Sweet Cupcake

31 August, 201626 August, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Yesterday was my birthday and I also share it with my daughter’s friend, Mia who turned 10! I won’t tell you how old I am, but let’s just say and few more years than that but I only feel 21! lol

Anyway, here is the card I made for Mia. I mean, what little lady doesn’t love sweet pink cupcakes right?!

Cards by Kate, Sweet Cupcake, Pink Frosting, DIY #stampinup, @cardsbykatemorgan

I love the stars embossing on the background and the Curvy Corner Trio punch. The coordinating ruched ribbon is stunning to use also. They don’t call it Sweet Sugarplum for no reason and it certainly looks amazing in this cupcake!!!

Cards by Kate, Sweet Cupcake, Pink Frosting, Wink of Stella, DIY #stampinup, @cardsbykatemorgan

Check out the frosting too, it has Wink of Stella added to make it even more delectable. YUM!

Cards by Kate, Sweet Cupcake, Pink Frosting, DIY #stampinup, @cardsbykatemorgan, Feminine

And the sentiment says it all really. It looks so good I could eat this cupcake now!

What do you think of this card?

Products

Stamps: Sweet Cupcake
Inks:  Sweet Sugarplum, Blushing Bride, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand
Card/Paper:  Whisper White, Sweet Sugarplum
Accessories:  Lucky Stars TIEF, Big Shot, Wink of Stella, Ruched Ribbon, Curvy Corner Trio Punch, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Simply Scored, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Birthday, Kids Cards, Stampin' Up!

Happy 7th Birthday to my baby girl!

12 August, 201611 August, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today we celebrate my baby girl’s birthday as she turns 7. Even better, they have a curriculum day at school, so a day at home to celebrate with a party with her school friends this afternoon!

I don’t know where those years have gone as she is growing up so fast. All she wanted for her birthday was a ginger kitten so guess what? Yes, she got her ginger kitten for her birthday! He was a very scared kitty when we first met him and he reminded us of Puss in Boots from the movie Shrek… you know that cute scared face! Well, this little kitty is now called BOOTS!

Anyway, he is slowly settling in now. The card I want to share with you today is also for the birthday girl and I had to make a card with the new Pretty Kitty stamp set!!!

Pretty Kitty & Little Numbers, Handmade Birthday Card 7 Copic, Ovals Framelits #stampinup DIY @CardsbyKate

I coloured the image with Copic markers and yes, it had to be ginger.

Pretty Kitty & Little Numbers, Handmade Birthday Card 7 Copic, Ovals Framelits #stampinup @CardsbyKate DIY

I just love this stamp set and the new Oval Framelits are perfect to layer the image onto the card.

Pretty Kitty & Little Numbers, Handmade Birthday Card 7 Copic, Ovals Framelits DIY #stampinup @CardsbyKate

What do you think of this stamp set? It was a must have when I first saw the new catalogue as in our house, we love cats!

SQUEAL ~ guess what arrived at my house yesterday? Yes my preorder for the new Holiday catalogue, so stay tuned for next week when I will hopefully be able to share a sneak peek at new products!!!

Products

Stamps: Pretty Kitty
Inks: Memento Black
Card/Paper: Whisper White, Peekaboo Peach, Bermuda Bay, Silver Glimmer
Accessories: Ovals Framelits, Petals a Plenty TIEF (r), Little Numbers Dies, Big Shot, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Simply Scored, Copic Markers

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Birthday, Kids Cards, Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials

View Finder card

3 August, 201631 July, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a View Finder card which I saw a tutorial on YouTube, but she called it a Spinning Card. It reminded me very much of the old view finder we had as a kid, so that is what I am calling it!

I used the Thoughtful Banners, Confetti Celebration and the Blooms & Wishes stamp sets.

View Finder Card, Blooms & Wishes, Confetti Celebration Thoughtful Banners #stampinup, DIY, Cards by Kate, @cardsbykate @cardsbykatemorgan

View Finder Card, Blooms & Wishes, Confetti Celebration Thoughtful Banners #stampinup Cards by Kate, DIY @cardsbykate @cardsbykatemorgan

View Finder Card, Blooms & Wishes, Confetti Celebration, Thoughtful Banners, #stampinup, Cards by Kate @cardsbykate @cardsbykatemorgan DIY

For all the details on how I made this card, please click here to view the YouTube video by Raenelle Pearso, in Arkansas!

Isn’t it a fun style card?!!!!

Products

Stamps: Thoughtful Banners, Confetti Celebration, Blooms & Wishes
Inks: Dapper Denim, Calypso Coral, Garden Green
Card/Paper: Calyspo Coral, Whisper White, Dapper Denim, Foxy Friends DSP
Accessories: Circle Framelits, Small Heart Punch, Big Shot, White Baker’s Twine, Brad, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Simply Scored, Double Sided Tape

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Birthday, Flowers, Gift Ideas, One Sheet Wonder, Stampin' Up!

One Sheet Wonder

27 July, 201624 July, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

One Sheet Wonders are a fantastic way to make some cards to give as a gift. They all coordinate and are actually quite easy to produce.

I saw this idea from a UK demonstrator, Michelle Last, and I wanted to give it a go myself.

I began stamping the A4 sheet of Whisper White cardstock using the Blooms & Wishes stamp set.

Blooms & Bliss OSW, Sunshine Wishes, DIY #stampinup

Then you cut up the sheet like this below!

TIP: Before I cut the sheet, I placed an A4 window sheet over the top and used a black sharpie to draw the lines and measurements so I have a template to use again!!!

Blooms & Bliss OSW, Sunshine Wishes, Pop of Pink, DIY, #stampinup

and these are all the cards you can make with each of the pieces that have been stamped. Also using the Pop of Pink Washi Tape, and the Sunshine Wishes Thinlits, you can create 7 of your own coordinating cards from 1 sheet of A4 card!!!

Blooms & Bliss OSW, Sunshine Wishes, Pop of Pink, DIY #stampinup

Why don’t you give this a go? It makes for a great gift!!!

Products

Stamps: Blooms & Wishes, Thoughtful Banners
Inks: Sweet Sugarplum, Melon Mambo, So Saffron, Peekaboo Peach, Wild Wasabi
Card/Paper: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Sweet Sugarplum, Peekaboo Peach, Gold Glimmer
Accessories: Sunshine Wishes Thinlits, Big Shot, Pop of Pink Washi Tape, Rhinestones, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Paper Snips, Simply Scored.

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Birthday, Kids Cards, Stampin' Up!

Ladybugs, hedgehogs & frogs

15 July, 20162 July, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Last week I shared a card using the Hostess stamp set, Love you Lots and today I have a few more cards made with the same set!

Love You Lots, Ladybugs, Feminine Birthday Card, #stampinup, DIY, @cardsbykate

Love You Lots, Hedgehogs, Feminine Birthday Card, #stampinup, DIY, @cardsbykate

Love You Lots, Frog, Birthday Card, #stampinup, DIY, @cardsbykate

I love all of the images in this set, especially these two cute ladybugs.

Love You Lots, Ladybugs, Feminine Birthday Card, #stampinup, @cardsbykate

Love You Lots, Frog, Feminine Birthday Card, #stampinup, DIY, @cardsbykate, #stampinupaustralia

Love You Lots, Hedgehogs, Feminine Birthday Card, #stampinup, @cardsbykate, DIY

Check out the shine on the ladybugs and the frog. I simply added some Crystal Effects, or I have heard that the fine tip glue pen will also give you the same look!

Love You Lots, Frog, Feminine Birthday Card, #stampinup, @cardsbykate

Don’t forget to stamp your envelopes to coordinate too!

Products

Stamps: Love You Lots (Hostess)
Inks: Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Soft Suded, Real Red, Emerald Envy
Card/Paper: Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Whisper White, various Designer Series Papers
Accessories: Layering Squares Framelits, Big Shot, Watermelon Wonder & Mint Macaron Stampin’ Write Markers, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Simply Scored, Real Red Ribbon, Crystal Effects

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Birthday, Challenges, feminine, Stampin' Up!

Macaron Madness

13 July, 201611 July, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Well, today I have a very yummy and delicious looking card that I created as part of a challenge with our SU team. Some very worthy demonstrators got to experience the Mediterranean Cruise in May and then extended their time in Paris. This photo of the macaron tower was in a shop window in Paris and wow, who wouldn’t take a photo of it, it’s a beauty! So when Claire returned, she challenged our team to create a project using this photo as inspiration. I immediately knew what I was going to create!!!!

Macaron Inspiration challenge by Claire D

Using the Build a Birthday & Balloon Builder stamp sets, I began by stamping the cake stand, then layering up my Macarons one by one. Then I added a layer of double sided tape and sprinkled over some gold glitter to create the layers in between.

Macaron handmade card Balloon Builders, #stampinup, DIY, @cardsbykate

Macaron handmade card, Balloon Builders, #stampinup, DIY, @cardsbykate

I added the clear Wink of Stella to the centre of each macaron, I’m not sure if you can see that in the photo?

I loved this card so much, I decided to make another one using the bigger stamps from the same Balloon Builder stamp set. Who said you had to make balloons? I love to think outside the box!!!!

Macaron handmade card, Balloon Builders, #stampinup DIY @cardsbykate

This time I used made some Peekaboo Peach, Mint Macaron and Sweet Sugarplum macarons!!!! They look so good I could eat them.

Oh and don’t forget to stamp your envelopes to coordinate too!

Products

Stamps: Balloon Builder, Build a Birthday, Thoughful Banners, Made with Love (sentiment)
Inks: Crumb Cake, Mint Macaron, Peekaboo Peach, Sweet Sugarplum, Perfect Plum, Chocolate Chip, Winteria Wonder, Soft Sky, Bermuda Bay, Rose Red, Rich Razzleberry
Card/Paper: Whisper White, Gold Foil, Rich Razzleberry, Sweet Sugarplum, Crumb Cake, Pink Pirouette, Winteria Wonder
Accessories: Circle punch, Scallop Circle punch, Large Oval punch, Small heart punch, Gold Metallic Thread, Softly Falling TIEF, Big Shot, Mint Macaron Lace Trim, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Simply Scored, Acrylic Blocks

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Birthday, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), feminine, Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!, Thank you

Love You Lots

8 July, 201622 June, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

I have recently got my hands on this gorgeously cute Hostess stamp set, Love You Lots!

Love You Lots, Affectionately Yours DSP, #stampinup, Hedgehogs, 2016, #stampinupaustralia, Feminine Handmade Card, DIY, Watermelon Wonder, SU Hostess Set

I just adore all the images in this stamp set, but today I focus on the cute little hedgehogs. I also wanted to use the Affectionately Yours DSP and these Watermelon Wonder and Crumb Cake pages. I find them super busy and sometimes they even make your eyes go funny when you first look at them, so I found that by layering them and mounting them onto black card stock, really broke it up!

Love You Lots, Affectionately Yours DSP, #stampinup, Hedgehogs, #stampinupaustralia, Feminine Handmade Card, DIY, Watermelon Wonder, Hostess Set

I watercoloured the hedgehogs with the Aqua painter and ink pads and used the Markers to colour the flower and stem.

Love You Lots, Affectionately Yours DSP, #stampinup, Hedgehogs, 2016, #stampinupaustralia, Feminine Handmade Card, DIY, Watermelon Wonder, Hostess Set

What are your thoughts on these highly patterned papers?? Do you think this works?

Products

Stamps: Love You Lots (Hostess)
Inks: Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Basic Grey
Card/Paper: Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Whisper White, Affectionately Yours DSP
Accessories: Oval Framelits, Big Shot, Wtermelon Wonder, 2015-2017 Stampin’ Write Markers, Lace Trim, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Simply Scored