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Orchid Oasis CCBH: Flight & Airy

24 January, 202423 January, 2024 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 37 – Orchid Oasis

How are you enjoying the new Mini catalogue? Have you placed an order and what was your favourite new product?

Today I feature the Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper. Although Orchid Oasis is not one of the colours in this paper pack, I felt it went really well with the tones. So, my card base is Orchid Oasis which is dry embossed using the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder.

Flight & Airy DSP card Saleabration 2024 Free product by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

A piece of the DSP with the bird print is layered onto a piece of the same design but the reverse side! The Stylish Shapes dies, was used to cut a Basic White circle which I gently coloured with Orchid Oasis ink using a Blending Brush. A Sponge Dauber added extra darker ink around the edges. Some Linen Thread was placed to the centre of the cirrcle and the feature image was fussy cut from a piece of the designer paper, popped up on Dimensionals.

Flight & Airy DSP card Saleabration 2024 Free product by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024.

On the inside, a simple sentiment is stamped and a pieced of the DSP & cardstock were added across the bottom of the white insert.

Flight & Airy DSP card Saleabration 2024 Free product by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 side

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Parkeet Party.

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

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Product List
Stamps: Perennial Postage
Dies: Stylish Shapes
Paper: Basic White, Orchid Oasis, Flight & Airy DSP (SAB)
Inks: Orchid Oasis
Other: Linen Thread, Distressed Tile 3D TIEF, Sponge Dauber, Blending Brushes, Paper Snips, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder
* can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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CCBH: Old Olive

17 January, 202416 January, 2024 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 36 – Old Olive

How are you enjoying the new Mini catalogue? Have you placed an order and what was your favourite new product?

Today I feature the Planted Paradise stamp set in this very simple card. I am very limited in my supplies this week, as I cannot get to my cardstock while we don’t have an ensuite. Last week it was totally demolished for a complete rebuild. I’m just glad the 2 days of jack jammering has finished, eek that was loud. Next week the tiling will be done and I’ll be able to access my cardstock again. Anyway enough of my hectic life, back to the card!

The card base is Thick Basic White. The vase is stamped in Pebbled Path ink. The plants are stamped in Old Olive and some also have Pebbled Path ink done with the rock n roll technique, where you ink the image in Old Olive, then roll the stamp on its edges on the Pebbled Path inkpad to get the dual tone, then stamp. Each of these are fussy cut with Paper Snips, some of the plants are cut between the leaves and added behind.

Planted Paradise Rock n Roll Technique card for Old Olive Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024.

The circle behind the feature, is created using Blending Brushes and Old Olive ink. I die cut a circle (Stylish Shapes dies) from some scrap card as the template. I also flicked some Pebbled Path ink from my Pebbled Path Stampin’ Write Marker. I added the feature pieces on Stampin’ Dimensionals, a Linen Thread bow added on a Glue Dot and some Rhinestone Jewels added on the vase. I have deliberately left off a sentiment until the time comes to use this card. It could be used for any occasion!

Here you can see the splatter and the dimension of the plant.

Planted Paradise Rock n Roll Technique card for Old Olive Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

The Glass Mat Studio is amazing. As a Demonstrator, I was able purchase this early, as it is on offer during Saleabration as part of your joining kit (worth $106!). It is such a wonderful tool. One feature I use it for is ink blending. I tap my inkpad onto the glass, then use the Blending Brushes to pick the ink up. Once done, simply wipe the ink clean with the Cleaning Cloth provided. Another item included is the white Silicone Mat as shown below. Place your open inkpad on it so it doesn’t slide around using your Blending Brushes, while you hold your mask in place. It is great to mix ink colours for watercolouring. More reasons why I love this tool can be seen here.

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Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Orchid Oasis.

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

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Product List
Stamps: Planted Paradise
Dies: Stylish Shapes
Card/Paper: Thick Basic White
Ink: Old Olive, Pebbled Path
Other: Glass Mat Studio, Pebbled Path Stampin’ Write Marker, Linen Thread, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Blending Brushes, Paper Snips, Glue Dots, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder
* can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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CCBH: Night of Navy

10 January, 202410 January, 2024 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 35 – Night of Navy

How are you enjoying Saleabration? It is such a generous way for Stampin’ Up! to give free product with qualifying orders to customers and demonstrators. Have you placed an order and what was your favourite SAB item?

Today I feature the Little Dreamers Bundle. I started off with masking the images and adding some blending, but I changed my mind and decided to just add diecuts. The panel with the blending is Crumb Cake card, which helped make the night sky darker. I used Night of Navy at the top and Pretty Peacock below. Then I took some white ink refill and placed it onto my glass mat and using a Water Painter, added some water and tapped it across the card. Some of the larger splats I needed to dab dry with a tissue.

Little Dreamers Baby Card for Night of Navy Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

I just love this little calf sitting on some clouds under a night sky. I added this panel to a Basic White card matt then onto a Night of Navy card base. The moon and stars are diecut using the Silver & Gold Adhesive-backed Glimmer paper.

On the inside, I added some ink around the edges with what was left on my Blending Brushes. A simple sentiment and shooting star were stamped in Night of Navy ink.

Little Dreamers Baby Card for Night of Navy Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 inside

My second card is a fancy fold design. I’m not sure what it is called, maybe a Gatefold Pop Out card? I am using the Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper and the Countryside Corners dies.

Country Inn Fancy Fold Card for Night of Navy Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

To open the card, you simply push both sides of the card backwards and they will then pop out from behind the centre diecut feature. To close the card, fold each of the sides in behind the diecut feature. I just love the patterned papers in this pack and I love how this showcases them perfectly. The embossed white panels use the coordinating Countryside Blossoms Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Country Inn Fancy Fold Card for Night of Navy Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 open

The sentiment is from the Throughout the Year stamp set and the foliage diecuts are from the Grove dies. Some Boho Blue 2023-2025 In Color Dots were added around the sentiment. The sentiment diecut panel is added on Dimensionals to the centre panel of the card. I adore this design and can see myself making loads of these with different DSPs.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Old Olive.

Please hop across to our next participant and enjoy the wonderful inspiration of Rosa Leyden.

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: Little Dreamers, Throughout the Year
Dies: Little Dreamers, Countryside Corners, Grove dies
Paper: Basic White, Crumb Cake, Night of Navy, Silver & Gold Adhesive-backed Glimmer, Countryside Inn DSP
Inks: Crumb Cake, Night of Navy, Pretty Peacock, White Craft Ink Refill
Other: 2023-2025 In Color Dots, Foam Adhesive Sheets, Countryside Blossoms TIEF, Water Painters, Clear Block D, Paper Snips, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder
* can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Perennial Lavender Suite Collection

4 January, 20244 January, 2024 craftwithkate

NEW YEAR – NEW CATALOGUE!

Introducing the 2024 January to April Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration Brochure.

Shop from any current catalogues and receive your choice of FREE Sale-a-bration items with every $90 or $180 purchase.

Do you have a wish list over $169? Have you considered joining for all the extra benefits? There is no obligation to sell products if you don’t want to, but you can join the amazing community of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators!

Today I feature the Perennial Lavender Suite Collection, the very first item to drop into my shopping cart. You can find all the details on pages 22-25 in the catalogue. Plus, with every $90+ product order, you can select items in the Saleabration brochure.

These papers are to die for, well not literally, but they are so gorgeous. The Perennial Lavender 12″ X 12″ Designer Series Paper features on all my cards today. Also in this collection are two bundles; the Painted Lavender Bundle and the Perennial Postaged Bundle. Also some Paper Butterefly Accents and Purple Fine Shimmer Gems. These can be ordered using 1 item number: 162613.

Perennial Lavender Suite 162613

Here is card 1 featuring the lovely patterned papers and a little stamping on the feature section.

Painted & Perennial Lavender Card by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024.

Here it is open with a white panel hidden inside to write your message

Painted & Perennial Lavender Card by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 open

Card 2 features my favourite DSP piece in the pack. I didn’t want to cover it up, so I created three 3cm wide panels and glued them to some Gorgeous Grape card. Ribbon was added to the bottom with a ribbon knot. The Paper Butterfly Accent was added at the top.

Perennial Lavender DSP Triple Strip Card by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

The ‘celebrate’ is from the Wanted to Say dies and I added some Foam Adhesive Sheet behind some Gorgeous Grape card before die cutting that layer. The Highland Heather Gliiter piece is from the Three Color Glimmer pack. I added some Adhesive Sheet on the back before die cutting. Once cut, remove the paper backing and place it on top of the larger piece. You can really see the height it gives below.

Perennial Lavender DSP Triple Strip Card by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 angle

Card 3 – possibly my favourite, a slimline card. This features the DSP, the Perennial Postage Bundle, the Painted Lavender Bundle and the Purple Fine Shimmer Gems.

Painted Lavender Slimline Card by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024.

Here you can see the feature panel and how it is layered

Painted Lavender Slimline Card by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

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Mossy Meadow CCBH: Bay Window View Fun Fold Card

3 January, 20242 January, 2024 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 34 – Mossy Meadow

Tomorrow is a very exciting day as Saleabration begins and products in the new Mini catalogue become available! Do you have your wish list ready?

Today I feature the Meandering Meadows DSP in the Online Exclusives section of the shop.

Bay Window View Card Meandering Meadows Colour Creations Blog Hop Mossy Meadow by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 Craft with Kate

Decorate each of the panels with a matt layer & DSP layer.

Bay Window View Card Meandering Meadows Colour Creations Blog Hop Mossy Meadow by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 Craft with Kate opening

Open it up again to reveal the full landscape!

Bay Window View Card Meandering Meadows Colour Creations Blog Hop Mossy Meadow by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 Craft with Kate full

Thank you to Terri Gaines for the inspiration and who I CASE’d this card from. She has done her card in Imperial measurements. Here are my Metric measurements for my card.

Measurements
Card base: 28.5cm x 14.5cm score @ 2.5cm, 5cm, 13cm, 21cm
Decorative Front Embossed Panel: 14cm x 2cm
Decorative Front DSP layer: 7.5cm x 14cm
Decorative Inside DSP layer 1: 13.5cm x 7cm
Decorative Inside matt layer 1: 14cm x 7.5cm
Decorative Inside DSP layer 2: 13.5cm x 7cm
Decorative Inside matt layer 2: 14cm x 7.5cm
Decorative Inside DSP layer 3: 13.5cm x 6.5cm
Decorative Inside matt layer 3: 14cm x 7cm
Decorative Inside White card layer 4: 13.5cm x 6.5cm (for written message)
Decorative Inside matt layer 4: 14cm x 7cm
Sentiment matt layer: 6.5cm x 2.5cm popped up on 2 layers of Dimensionals
Sentiment layer: 6cm x 2cm (max 12cm x 6cm)

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Night of Navy.

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

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: Very Best Occasion
Dies: Nested Essentials
Paper: Basic White, Mossy Meadow, Fresh Freesia, Meandering Meadow DSP
Inks: Mossy Meadow
Other: Distressed Tile 3D TIEF, Adhesive-backed Dragonflies & Birds, Paper Snips, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder

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Hexagon Gift Box & Card

1 January, 202427 December, 2023 craftwithkate

Happy New Year!

I wish you all a healthy and happy 2024 and hope you had a wonder Christmas with your loved ones. Saleabration begins in a couple of days (4 January) and today I have a 3D project to share with you using one of the Saleabration items that can be earned FREE with a $90+ product order.

The Flight & Airy Designer Series Paper is so stunning, you will definitely want to get your hands on it! The gorgeous watercoloured images and the magnificent colour palette is irresistable!!!

SAB 2024 Flight & Airy DSP Jewellery Gift Box by Kte Morgan, Stampin Up Australia

The image on the top, is fussy cut from one of the sheets of paper – isn’t it just adorable?!!

I got this idea from StempelPunktchen and you can see her Tutorial on YouTube.

Project 2
This card was inspired by Heather Thomas, A UK Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator and 2023 Artisan Team member. Again, I have fussy cut the focal image from the designer paper, but look at that gorgeous Embossed background! The Layered Florals 3D Textured Impressions Embossing Folder run through my embossing machine with Basic White card. Then I used a Small Blending Brush with Bubble Bath ink to lightly colour the larger flowers. The yellow flowers and small leaves are coloured using Stampin’ Blends Markers (Lemon Lolly & Soft Sea Foam). This is then added to some Bubble Bath cardstock, then onto a Thick Basic White card base. The strip across the bottom is from the Bee Mine 12×12 DSP, a Vellum Layering Design piece is die cut using the Stylish Shapes dies. A piece of Bubble Bath card is stamped with the sentiment (Charming Sentiments stamp set) in Boho Blue ink. The image was glued on and I finished off with some Iridescent Pastel Gems.

SAB 2024 Flight & Airy DSP card with Layering Florals 3D TIEF by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia

Thanks for dropping by.

Product List
Stamps: Heartfelt Hexagon, charming Sentiments
Dies: Stylish Shapes
Paper: Bubble Bath, Basic White, Bee Mine DSP, Flight & Airy DSP (SAB 2024), Vellum Layering Designs
Inks: Misty Moonlight, Bubble Bath, Boho Blue
Other: Iridescent Pastel Gems, Layered Florals 3D TIEF, Silver Trim, Iridescent Adhesive-backed Discs, Lemon Lolly & Soft Sea Foam Blends Markers, Small Blending Brushes, Paper Snips, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder

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Christmas Classics Bundle

22 December, 2023 craftwithkate

With only days until Christmas, this card came together so quickly and I case’d it from Mitosu Crafts. The Christmas Classics Bundle has been used lots this year with this large die cut that has been the main feature on my cards. Here it was cut twice, with one being cut in half lengthwise to create the top and bottom sections!

Christmas Classics Card by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 Craft with Kate

Shaded Spruce is my card base and the first layer. The first layer is is stamped with the sprigs in Starry Sky ink. A Blending Brush is used to added shading with Pretty Peacock ink then this is glued to the card front.

The Sentiment is stamped in Versamark ink, White Emboss Powder added and melted with my Heat Tool. The foliage of the diecuts are coloured with the Light Shaded Spruce Blends Marker, but then I decided they needed Wink of Stella! These were added to the card with Dimensionals. 3 x Adhesive-backed Glitter Sequins were added underthe sentiment.

Christmas Classics Card by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 Craft with Kate, inside square

The Red Enamel Effects was added for the berries as the final step and put aside to dry.

An extra panel is added on the inside with some more ink blending and second generation stamping of the sprigs. The sentiment from the Joy to You stamp set, is lovely in Starry Sky ink. The envelope also has similar blending.

Christmas Classics Card by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 Craft with Kate, inside

This is my last post before Christmas Day, so best wishes to you all and have a wonderful day celebrating with family and friends xx

Thanks for dropping by.

Product List
Stamps: Christmas Classics, Joy to You
Dies: Christmas Classics
Paper: Basic White, Shaded Spruce
Inks: Starry Sky, Pretty Peacock, Versamark
Other: Adhesive-backed Glitter Sequins, Wink of Stella, Heat Tool, White Emboss Powder, Enamel Effects, Take Your Pick Tool, Blending Brushes, Shaded Spruce Light Stampin’ Blends Marker, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Multipurpose Glue, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder

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Misty Moonlight: Easy Beary Christmas Cards

13 December, 20236 December, 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 33 – Misty Moonlight

This is our last blog hop for 2023, but please join us on 3 January as we continue our colour creations blog hop.

With only a couple of weeks until Christmas, these cards are perfect for creating quickly at the last minute and on mass. The Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper is adorable, with these cute polar bears. Being summer in Australia at Christmastime, I don’t usually go for the snowy type products, but these are cute.

Beary Christmas cards by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 Misty Moonlight Colour Creations Blog Hop

Misty Moonlight and Balmy Blue cardstock are the card bases and matt layers with 3 panels of the Designer Paper.

Beary Christmas card 2 inside by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 Misty Moonlight Colour Creations Blog Hop

An extra panel is added on the inside.

Beary Christmas card 1 inside by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 Misty Moonlight Colour Creations Blog Hop

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me early next year for inspiration using Mossy Meadow.

Please hop across to our next participant and enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our hostess, Cathy Proctor.

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: Brightest Glow
Paper: Basic White, Balmy Blue, Misty Moonlight, Beary Christmas DSP
Inks: Misty Moonlight
Other: Adhesive-backed Glitter Sequins, Adhesive-backed Star Trinkets, Paper Snips, Multipurpose Glue, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder

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Melon Mambo: Cascading Pop Up Card

6 December, 20236 December, 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 32 – Melon Mambo

Today I have a Cascading Pop Up Card to share with you. The Masterfully Made DSP was my starting point, and as it has many bright floral patterns. I’ve gone back to the Annual catalogue and picked out the Paper Florist dies. The front of my card is decorated with a piece of DSP matted onto some Basic White card, leaving the narrowist of margins for a border.

Melon Mambo Colour Creations Blog Hop

A belly band is wrapped around the centre and one of the dies from the Nested Essentials dies was cut in Melon Mambo card and glued to the centre of the belly band. This is decorated with the flowers and foliage. Some Wink of Stella is added to the buds.

Cascading Pop Up card Paper Florist Masterfully Made DSP by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 Melon Mambo Colour Creations Blog Hop

Here’s a close up of the details on the belly band.

Cascading Pop Up card Paper Florist by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023

Removing the belly band and opening the card reveals and wonderful cascading pop of colour!

My flowers were so bright and colourful, a flying insect came in to sit on the flowers (see it in the circle)!!!

Cascading Pop Up card Paper Florist Masterfully Made DSP by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 Melon Mambo Colour Creations Blog Hop bee

Another of the Nested Essential dies is added to the bottom to write your message.

Cascading Pop Up card Paper Florist Masterfully Made DSP by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 Melon Mambo Colour Creations Blog Hop open

Lesley Kilby (UK) inspired me with her version using the Cheerful Daisies Bundle.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Misty Moonlight.

Please hop over to our next participant and enjoy the wonderful inspiration of Rachel Woollard.

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
Dies: Nested Essentials, Paper Florist, Dainty Delight
Paper: Basic White, Crushed Curry, Fresh Freesia, Melon Mambo, Pretty Peacock, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla, Masterfully Made DSP
Other: Wink of Stella, Paper Snips, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder, Sponge Daubers, Glue Dots
* can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Light the Sky!

4 December, 20235 November, 2023 craftwithkate

If you’ve been following me, you know that the Heart of Christmas blog hop for 2023 ended last Monday, but don’t worry, I still have some inspiration for you!

These products are for the New Year celebrations, but hey, I’m using them to create some amazing cards for milestone birthdays. I mean, who doesn’t love some fireworks to celebrate such as occasion?!

Light the Sky card for Milestone birthdays by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023.

Gold and Navy are definitely a ‘glam’ combination and with some heat embossing, it really shines. The card bases are Night of Navy, with a layer of Gold Foil. The top layer is stamped with Versamark ink, Gold Emboss Powder applied and melted with my Heat Tool. In the space around them, I’ve stamped a smaller image to fill the space. A piece of Navy/Gold Glittered Ribbon is placed across the lower section of the card before adhering this layer to the card base. I added some Gold Sequins to the centre of each of the gold fireworks.

Light the Sky card for Milestone birthdays by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023

The sentiment is diecuts from the Wanted to Say dies, using Adhesive-backed Gold Glimmer card and Night of Navy on top. This finer piece is adhered with Tombo Multipurpose Glue, which I’ve found is the best product when adding on Glimmer paper. These are popped up on dimensionals. I plan to add the milestone number below the ‘Celebrate’ when the time comes.

Thank you to Frenciestamps.com for the inspiration!

Thanks for dropping by.