Birthday – Page 41 – Independent Stampin Up!® Demonstrator, Victoria, Australia

Make a Wish

21 November, 201617 November, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Who doesn’t love cupcakes? I know my family love them and what better way to say happy birthday, than with a cupcake!

So today I have a bright and cheery cupcake card using Watermelon Wonder, Peekaboo Peach, Whisper White.

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The ‘wish’ is die cut using the Cupcake Cutout Framelits, but here’s a tip for you…

See the background card stock, emboss it first and then die cut the centre to save on card stock (see below). You will then cover it up with the Peekaboo Peach layer!!!! Adhere this to the front of an A5 card.

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The icing is a 3-step stamping process using photopolymer stamps, so you can easily line them up. The first layer is So Saffron then Peekaboo Peach before the final layer of Watermelon Wonder. I also used the Clear Wink of Stella over the top for a shiny glazed effect!

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Don’t forget to stamp inside your card and on the envelope!

What do you think of this yummy card?

Products Used:

Stamp Sets: Sweet Cupcake
Cardstock: Peekaboo Peach, Watermelon Wonder & Whisper White
Inks: So Saffron, Peekaboo Peach, Watermelon Wonder, Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake, Tip Top Taupe
Other: Big Shot, Confetti TIEF, Cupcake Cutout Framelits, Layered Squares Framelits, Wink of Stella Clear, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Simply Scored, Clear Blocks

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Delicate Lace

18 November, 201617 November, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Well as you know, I attended the Stampin’ Up! OnStage Live event in Brisbane 2 weeks ago and my team had a blast of a time! It was a time where we receive a copy of the brand new Occasions catalogue and Saleabration brochure. Woohoo!

As a demonstrator who attends these live events, we also get to pre-purchase some of the new products before anyone else. Well, my order arrived this week and I had to have a little play.

Are you ready to see what I made?

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I have used Pink Pirouette, Sahara Sand and Very Vanilla. I stamped the background using the brand new Delicate Details stamp set, a Saleabration item. This means that when you purchase product to the value of $90, you can choose this stamp set for FREE!

Check out these new Stitched Shapes Framelits which are also new. These are a pre-released and will definitely be in the next Annual catalogue. So exciting, I just adore them!

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This sentiment is from the Balloon Adventures stamp set, also from the new Occasions 2017 catalogue. I tied a bow with silver metallic thread and placed a pearl in the centre.

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Don’t forget to stamp inside your card and on the envelope!

What do you think of these new stamp sets? If you can’t wait to get your hands on them now, then why don’t you join my team and you too can get them as part of your starter kit!

Products Used:

Stamp Sets: Balloon Adventures, Delicate Details
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Sahara Sand & Very Vanilla
Inks: Sahara Sand
Other: Big Shot, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Silver Metallic Thread, Paper Snips, Very Vanilla Lace Trim, Pearl Basic Jewel, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Simply Scored, Clear Blocks D & I, Sponge Dauber

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Birthday, Masculine, Stampin' Up!

Born to Ride

7 November, 201629 October, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Remember last week I shared a card using the stamp set, One Wild Ride?

Well, today I have a masculine version!

Colours used are: Basic Black, Dapper Denim, Pool Party, Whisper White

I used the stars image from the stamp set, Star of Light to create the background. I used Black Momento ink for the rest of the stamping.

Don’t you love these amazing Layering Circle Framelits? They make it so quick to add layering to your projects. I added some Black Metallic thread behind the circles before adding them with dimensionals to the card.

Don’t forget to stamp the inside of your card and your envelope to coordinate!

What do you think of today’s card?

All Catalogues and the Clearance Rack are available online here! They are full of amazing new products and wonderful full colour picture inspiration. It is a must have for anyone interested in Ink, Paper and Stamps!

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

Magic Slider Card

2 November, 201629 October, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have a card using the Magic Slider Technique. Now there are loads of videos on YouTube to recreate these types of cards, and this is my first attempt at it.

I am using the stamp set, Bella & Friends.

Colours used are: Bermuda Bay, Gold Glimmer and Whisper White

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As you pull the tab at the top, watch the magic happen!

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Don’t you love the magic? Kids will be super impressed and have a ball watching the image change from black & white to colour!

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Why don’t you give this technique a go? It looks super tricky, but once you have a go, you’ll be sure to want to create more of them.

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

Baby Wipe Technique (Feminine)

24 October, 201621 October, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Last Monday, I shared some baby wipe technique cards in blue tones, so today I want to share some more feminine ones in pink!

I have used Blushing Bride, Rich Razzleberry & Sweet Sugarplum!

Bloomin’ Love stamp set & Happy Heart TIEF

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Sweet Cupcake & Confetti TIEF

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Floral Phrases stamp set & Pop of Pink Washi Tape

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Embellished Ornaments stamp set, Delicate Ornaments thinlits, Lucky Stars TIEF & Christmas Greeting thinlits

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Wondrous Wreath with Petal Burst TIEF

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What do you think of today’s projects?

Why don’t you give the baby wipe technique a go!

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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AWHT Blog Hop: Designer Series Paper

20 October, 201620 October, 2016 craftwithkate

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Today some of the Art with Heart Stampin’ Up! team girls are sharing some wonderful ideas to inspire you with our Designer Series Papers. This month is the start of the new Stampin’ Up! year and we have a special promotion on our Designer Series Paper, buy 3 get 1 FREE for the month of October and there is no limit!

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You have come to my blog from the lovely, Monika O’Neill. Blogs are full circles, so you can start hopping here and then at the end of each post is a link to the next. There is also a list of participants at the end in case of any broken links.

Now let’s get started!

I have a double spread scrapbook layout using the Candy Cane Lane DSP, Cookie Cutter Bundle & Star of Light stamp set.

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I haven’t done any journalling, as I have created this ready for Christmas this year, and it really isn’t that far away!

Every December, my girls and I make gingerbread men and tiny gingerbread houses and we decorate them. It takes us the whole weekend but we have made it our annual tradition.

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My next project features the Blooms & Bliss DSP. I adore the colours in this paper pack; Blushing Bride, Island Indigo, Mint Macaron, Rich Razzleberry, Sahara Sand, Sweet Sugarplum & Whisper White.

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The sentiment is from the Suite Sayings stamp set. The flower is from the Crazy About You stamp set and coordinating punch, Flower Medallion.

This card uses the same Blooms & Bliss DSP, but in the blue tones!

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The next DSP to feature is from the Holiday catalogue, Presents & Pinecones. This has been my favourite paper pack this season! This is a shaker card using the Delicate Ornament thinlits.

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My final project for today features the Floral Bouquet DSP with the Crazy About You stamp set and coordinating Medallion punch.

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I love the classic blue and white of these papers.

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Don’t forget to order your 4 packs of DSP and Get 1 FREE today!

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Thanks for visiting today.

Don’t forget to email me at cardsbykate@live.com.au to request your copy of the Annual or Holiday Catalogues or to ask about joining the Art With Heart team.

Let’s keep this blog hop hopping. Next up we have the very talented, Kathryn Mangelsdorf.

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. Judy May
2. Rachel Palmieri
3. Tina Gillespie
4. Ros Davidson
5. Monika O’Neill
6. Kate Morgan (that’s me!)
7. Kathryn Mangelsdorf
8. Rebecca Jacovou
9. Claire Daly
10. Rachel Woollard

Happy Stamping,

Birthday, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials

Faux Iris Twist Technique

5 October, 201630 September, 2016 craftwithkate

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?

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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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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?!

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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!!!

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

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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