Blog Hop/Instagram Hop – Page 55 – Independent Stampin Up!® Demonstrator, Victoria, Australia

Dear Crafters,

Welcome to the Art With Heart Team Blog Hop for October. This month we have a colour challenge for you. Have you heard about the GREAT opportunity to earn more as a hostess (or get a greater discount on your Starter Kit by putting your hostess benefits towards the starter kit) between 8th October to 9th November. There’s no greater time to host a party or even a virtual party on Facebook. Contact me to find out more. You will love being part of our awesome Australia wide team. We are all about fun, friendship, inspiration and support.

You have come to my blog from the very talented, Jenny van Dijk. 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!

For my first project today I am using the Retiform Technique. There are loads of tutorials on YouTube how to create this stylish background. Basically, you start by placing post it notes across the white card and sponging with ink.

I used the Everything Eleanor stamp over the top with Blackberry Bliss ink for a bold and striking design.

My next card uses the No Bones About It stamp set, but taking on a feminine twist!

These dinosaur roam through the forest, created using the Woodland embossing folder. I stamped the images directly onto the folder before embossing!

Dinosaur No Bones About It #stampinup

My last project uses the Build a Birthday stamp set.

I love how quick and easy this card was to make and adding some of the gorgeous Dotted Lace Trim as the top layer, certainly gives it a feminine feel. I felt it looked a little plain, so I did a pretty paper piercing border around the edge.

The butterfly with the pearl accent was added, reminding me of my own wedding cake!

Thanks for visiting today.

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

Let’s keep this blog hop hopping. Next up we have the lovely Tina Gillespie .

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

Happy Stamping,

Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Christmas, Handmade Cards

Holiday Catalogue Blog Hop

17 September, 201515 September, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today some of the Art with Heart Stampin’ Up! team girls are sharing some fun and fabulous ideas to inspire you from our brand new Holiday Catalogue available now until 4th January 2016. Be sure to request your copy of the catalogue today!

You have come to my blog from the very talented, Ros Davidson. 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!

For my first project today I am using the Delicate Ornament Thinlits dies.

I love the simplicity of this card and how effective a little bit of glitter can add to the design!

I have used Mint Macaron cardstock and dry embossed it with the Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. The bauble is die cut and the decorative layer is also die cut in Transfer Adhesive Sheet, then Gold Stampin’ Glitter added. It adds such a beautiful shine to the bauble.

My second card is a style I don’t usually use for Christmas, but I had this little guy in the Christmas Cuties stamp set, and hadn’t inked him up yet. He had to be in a snow scene seeing as he is all rugged up in his scarf, mittens and beanie.

First I embossed the whisper white cardstock with the Woodlands TIEF, before sponging with Crumb Cake, Tip Top Taupe, Tempting Turquoise and Marina Mist inkpads. I just kept sponging the different colours until I was happy with it.

Then I added the Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper to the bottom to create the snow and added the ‘merry’ sentiment from the Christmas Greetings Thinlits dies. The white satin ribbon was tied in a knot and added to the glimmer paper before gluing to the base card. The little guy is coloured with Stampin’ Write Markers and fussy cut before adding to the card with dimensionals.

I am really happy with how this card turned out!

Thanks for visiting today.

Don’t forget to email me at craftwithkate@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 lovely Judy May.

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

Happy Stamping,

Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Masculine, Techniques & Tutorials

Blog Hop: Father’s Day

20 August, 201520 August, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today some of the Art with Heart Stampin’ Up! team girls are presenting some fabulous Father’s Day ideas to inspire you. We also have our brand new 2015 Holiday Catalogue available from 1 September, with some amazing Christmas inspiration for you. Be sure to request a catalogue today!

You have come to my blog from the very talented, Genna Gifford. 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!

My first project today is a Shutter Card using up some retired products; I just love these colours together. You can use any colours in the Stampin’ Up! product range and this card will be awesome. That’s what we love about our coordinating products!

Watch as you open the card to reveal the hidden message!

And I even made a coordinating envelope using the Envelope Punch Board.

My next project is a Slider card, using the Guy Greetings stamp set and the Go Wild Designer Paper Series Paper Stack.

Pull the ribbon tab and reveal a special message and watch the vintage car move.

This is such a fun card to make, why don’t you give it a go!

Father's Day Card #stampinup

Thanks for visiting today.

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

Let’s keep this blog hop hopping. Next up we have the lovely Jenny Van Dijk!

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

Happy Stamping,

Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Christmas

Blog Hop: Christmas in July

16 July, 201516 July, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today some of the Art with Heart Stampin’ Up! team girls are presenting some fabulous Christmas projects to inspire you. This year we already have new Christmas sets to play with in the 2015 Annual Catalogue, and some old favourites too. We also have a brand new 2015 Holiday catalogue coming soon. If you would like a copy of any of our catalogues, to attend a Stampin’ Up! class or join a large fabulous group of crafty women by becoming part of the team (hobby demonstrators welcome), be sure to contact me.

You have come to my blog from the lovely and very talented, Kathryn Mangelsdorf. 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!

For my projects today, I have used the 2014-2016 In Colours along with some traditional Christmas stamp sets and non-traditional stamp sets from the Annual Catalogue!

The first one is a flip flop card and uses the gorgeous Wondrous Wreath Bundle (#137624).

When the card opens, it opens out twice, first from the right, then left.

Here is a close up of the stunning sentiment die cut in gold glitter paper layered across the wreath.

The next two cards are very simple but effective.

The first uses the Festival of Trees stamp set (#135059)

I basically stamped the tree image using only the Cucumber Crush ink multiple times. The sentiment is stamped in Watermelon Wonder then let the ink dry. I rubbed the Versamark Ink pad across the entire card before adding some Holographic embossing powder and heat setting it. Look at the sparkle!!! The base card is also Cucumber Crush.

My next card today uses the Lovely as a Tree stamp set (#128655 w, #127793 c)

Starting with the same process as the previous card, but instead I added the Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter over the Versamark ink. How pretty is that? This didn’t stick so well, but nothing a little hairspray cannot fix!!!!

My final card today is also a simple Christmas card using strips of the Cherry on Top DSP stack, the bird builder & heart punches.

As you can see, the bird builder punch was used for the branches, but also the gold foil flames for the candles. These are not really traditional Christmas colours, but I really think they work well for a little cheery Christmas, especially bringing in the gold!!!!

I love that sentiment for this card too, very appropriate.

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

Let’s keep this blog hop hopping. Next up we have the talented, Ros Davidson.

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

Happy Stamping,

Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop

Blog Hop: New Annual Catalogue

18 June, 201517 June, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I bring you another AWHT blog hop with some of the awesome ladies in the Art With Heart Stampin’ Up! Team. Today our focus is on our New Annual Catalogue!

I would also like to highlight the joining special for the month of June. Our group is one of the largest teams in Melbourne and offer support, fun and friendship to anyone who would like to join us; from Hobby demonstrators to Business demonstrators to anyone in between. And for the month of June, there is a bonus special, you get to choose any two stamp sets of your choice for free along with your starter kit ($169). What are you waiting for, contact me today to find out more.

You have come to my blog from the very talented, Ros Davidson. Now let’s get started!

For my projects today, I have used the Build a Birthday Stamp Set.

I was so excited when I first saw this set demonstrated at Convention on the Gold Coast, that it was going straight onto my wish list! And let me tell you, it hasn’t disappointed. I have made so many cards already with this versatile stamp set.

This card is made using Night of Navy, Crumb Cake and Bermuda Bay. I am totally loving this colour combination.

Build a Birthday Stampin Up!

I have used Bermuda Bay as my card base with a layer of Crumb Cake. The images are stamped onto Whisper White card using the Build a Birthday stamps, layering each one on top of the other with the coordinating ink pads. The best bit is that this set in photopolymer (completely clear) so you can easily line up the layers, one on top of the other!

I added some Bermuda Bay sequin trim, how gorgeous does it look? Check out that shine!

Build a Birthday Stampin Up!

I stamped the inside panel of the card with some birthday candles.

Build a Birthday Stampin Up!

I also stamped on the envelope.

Build a Birthday Stampin Up!

And here is another card using this same stamp set, but in a different format. See those cake layers are now candles!!!

Build a Birthday

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

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

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

Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, feminine, Flowers

Blog Hop: Favourite Retiring Products

21 May, 201521 May, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I bring you another AWHT blog hop with some of the awesome ladies in the Art With Heart Stampin’ Up! Team. Today our focus is on our Favourite Retiring Product!

You have come to my blog from the lovely, Jenny Van Dijk.

Now let’s get started!

For my project, I have used my all time favourite stamp set, Stippled Blossoms Stamp Set and the I Love Lace Background Stamp.

I was so upset when I saw that Stippled Blossoms was retiring as it was the very first Stampin’ Up stamp set that I purchased. I cannot tell you just how much I love it and I am certainly going to miss creating with it (sniff, sob). It was so popular that it also sold out within days of it retiring, so unfortunately it can no longer be purchased.

Stippled Blossoms & I Love Lace

I have used Crisp Cantaloupe as my card base. I stamped the I Love Lace background stamp with Versamark Ink onto Crisp Cantaloupe card stock and applied gold embossing powder being heat setting it. How gorgeous does it look? Check out that shine!

Stippled Blossoms & I Love Lace

Next I Inked up the solid Stippled Blossom image with Crisp Cantaloupe ink onto the coordinating card stock, using the Masking Technique. Then I applied Versamark ink to the second image and using the Stamp-a-ma-jig, stamped it on top, before applying more gold embossing powder and heat set it with my heat tool. This is the first time I have ever embossed this image, but it gives a real special effect and I wish I had thought of it sooner! I fussy cut the flowers with my paper snips.

The leaves are stamped with Old Olive and Baked Brown Sugar inks onto Whisper White card stock and fussy cut.

Stippled Blossoms & I Love Lace

I added the Baked Brown Sugar stretch ruffled ribbon around the edge before gluing it to the card base.

The images are added with dimensionals as is the sentiment. This was punched out with the Word Window punch.

I think this is the perfect card for this occasion.

Thanks for visiting today. Don’t forget to email me at craftwithkate@live.com.au to get a copy of the new Annual Catalogue or to ask about joining the Art With Heart team.

Let’s keep this blog hop hopping. Next up we have the amazing, Rachel Woollard.

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. Tina Gillespie
3. Genna Gifford
4. Ros Davidson
5. Claire Daly
6. Nikki Sadler
7. Kathryn Mangelsdorf
8. Kayleen McLean
9. Kathryn Ruddick
10. Jenny Van Dijk
11. Kate Morgan (that’s me!)
12. Rachel Woollard
13. Barbara Lindsey

Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, feminine, Mother's Day

Blog Hop: Mother’s Day Inspiration

16 April, 201516 April, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I bring you another AWHT blog hop with some of the awesome ladies in the Art With Heart Stampin’ Up! Team. Today our focus is on Mother’s Day!

You have come to my blog from the lovely, Judy May.

Now let’s get started!

Because our focus is on Mother’s Day, I cannot go past flowers! What mum doesn’t love flowers, I know I sure do 🙂

For my project, I have used the Flower Shop Bundle and the Petite Petals Bundle.

Flower Shop

I have used Rose Red as my card base. I die cut the circles using the Circles Framelits on the front of the card. I used two sizes and placed them onto the Magnetic Platform so they stay still and don’t move.

Next I punched out two 1″ circle punches and added 2 dimensionals as shown, before putting the second circle on top!

Stamp the flowers on the front of the card, then turn it over and add dimensionals (doubled up). Add some ribbon around the bottom of the card between the dimensionals and tie in a knot at the front left hand side of the card. Take the paper off the dimensionals and attach it to the front of the card base.

Place the small circles under the inner edge of the framelit as shown below.

Add a 2 dimensionals, doubled up to the back of the centre circle and slide it between the layers of the small circle so that the small circle will now move around the large circles.

Attach all the extra embellishments with dimensionals.

Flower Shop

Be sure to stamp the inside panel of the card and the envelope for a complete set.

Flower Shop

I originally saw a similar idea on Dawn Griffith‘s blog.

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

Thanks for visiting today. Don’t forget to email me at craftwithkate@live.com.au to get a copy of the Occasions Seasonal Catalogue or to enquire about joining the Art With Heart team.

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. Ros Davidson
2. Kathryn Mangelsdorf
3. Rachel Woollard
4. Genna Gifford
5. Judy May
6. Kate Morgan (that’s me!)
7. Nikki Sadler

Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Easter, feminine, Gift Ideas

Easter Inspiration Blog Hop

12 March, 201512 March, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I bring you another AWHT blog hop with some of the awesome ladies in the Art With Heart Stampin’ Up! Team. Today our focus is on Easter!

If you place an order with me during Sale-a-bration, you can choose a free item with every $90 you spend in one transaction. There are lots of fabulous free items to choose from (ask me for a brochure and an Occasions Catalogue) and the promotion will end on 31st March.

When you join during Sale-a-bration, you get to choose whatever you like from our catalogues, but pay just $169 for $235 worth of product (that’s a huge discount!) but also you get to choose between two free product options. It’s quick and easy to join online too. Ask me how!

You have come to my blog from Tamie Holt.

Now let’s get into showing you what you can make with the Indescribable Gift Stamp Set from the Occasions catalogue.

For my projects, I have used the Indescribable Gift Stamp Set, and the In Colours Designer Series Paper Stack.

Indescribable Gift

I have used Blackberry Bliss as my card base. I die cut the largest of the Deco Labels Framelits from the front of the card.

I used a piece of Vellum and stamped the Indescribable Gift image with Stazon Black ink and let it dry, before colouring with the In Colours Stampin’ Write markers (Blackberry Bliss, Mossy Meadow & Baked Brown Sugar).

Indescribable Gift

The next step, I used my Stampin’ Piercing Mat and the Simply Scored Stylus to gently go around the flower petals on the coloured-in side. When you turn the image over, you can see the white shining through where the stylus has touched the vellum.

Indescribable Gift

I glued the vellum to the inside of the card and put a piece of DSP (with the same size die cut) over it to cover the crooked edges and make the inside more attractive!

Indescribable Gift

I finished off with a coordinating ribbon bow and the sentiment from the same stamp set which I die cut with the Bitty Banners Framelits.

Indescribable Gift

I also made some cute little baskets for my girls to give to their friends for Easter from the same coordinating Designer Series Paper! How cute are they?!!!

Easter Basket

These are only small and I cut some small strips of cellophane to put inside before adding 3 little solid eggs. I think the girls are going to love giving these to their closest friends.

Easter Basket

Let’s keep this blog hop hopping. Next up we have Sue Wdowik.

Thanks for visiting today. Don’t forget to email me at craftwithkate@live.com.au to get a copy of the Occasions Seasonal Catalogue or Sale-a-bration brochure, or to enquire about joining the Art With Heart team.

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. Nikki Sadler
2. Claire Daly
3. Rachel Woollard
4. Kathryn Mangelsdorf
5. Genna Gifford
6. Kathryn Ruddick
7. Ros Davidson
8. Angela Lorenz
9. Tamie Holt
10. Kate Morgan (that’s me!)
11. Sue Wdowik

Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, feminine, Free Product, Handmade Cards, Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB)

AWHT Blog Hop for February 2015

12 February, 201512 February, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I’m excited to bring you a blog hop with some of the awesome ladies in the Art With Heart Stampin’ Up! Team. Today we focus on the new Occasions Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Catalogue and also Sale-a-bration! If you place an order with me during Sale-a-bration, you can choose a free item with every $90 you spend in one transaction. There are lots of fabulous free items to choose from (ask me for a brochure and an Occasions Catalogue) and the promotion goes right through until 31st March.

Better still, become part of our awesome fun, friendly and supportive Art With Heart team. We have a really large team Australia wide that has been around since Stampin’ Up! came to Australia. We have a very active team forum and also have in person stamp days, challenges, card swaps, product shares and more. When you join during Sale-a-bration, you get to choose whatever you like from our catalogues, but pay just $169 for $235 worth of product (that’s a huge discount!) but also you get to choose between two free product options. It’s quick and easy to join online too. Ask me how!

Now let’s get into showing you what you can make with the great new products in the Occasions and Sale-a-bration catalogues.

You have come to my blog from Ros Davidson.

For my projects, I have used the Best Day Ever Stamp Set, Best Year Ever Accessory Pack & Best Year Ever Designer Series Paper (Sale-a-bration Brochure) and the Something Borrowed Embellishments & Note Tag Punch (Occasions Catalogue).

Best Year Ever

I began with a card base in Coastal Cabana and stamped the background in the coordinating ink. I added the sentiment onto Whisper White card and punched it out. The DSP is added over the top after I sponged the edges and added the ribbon and embellishments.

I just love these Something Borrowed embellishments which I added on top of the ribbon, which I have folded to look like the pattern in the DSP (did you notice that?!!!).

Best Year Ever

and don’t forget to decorate the inside of your card and your envelope!

Best Year Ever

and why stop here…. I continued this theme (as I just love these colours together) and made a little magazine file folder to hold up to 10 cards and envelopes in. What a great idea these would be to make as gifts for loved ones.

Best Year Ever

How did I make this? Well, the following diagrams should give you the basic measurements. Be sure to decorate the “outside” as shown before you stick it together. Adhere the Belly Band last before decorating.

Best Year Ever

Let’s keep this blog hop hopping. Next up we have 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:

Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, feminine, Free Product

World Card Making Day

4 October, 20144 October, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

Today being World Card Making Day, I’m excited to bring you a blog hop with some of the awesome ladies in our Stampin’ Up! Art With Heart Team and our focus is GIVING.

There is nothing better than checking the mailbox and there is some happy mail from the postie!!! I hesitate and almost cringe wondering what bills are going to face me from the mailbox, but to find some happy mail instead is an absolute bonus, and better still, when it has been handmade by someone who is thinking about you, makes it even more special!

So, let’s share some happy mail cards that I am going to send out to some wonderful people this week ~ get ready to stalk that postie in case you are the lucky recipient!!!!

I also just want to add that I have a great time sharing what I love, and Stampin’ Up!’s Statement of the Heart is To love what we do and share what we love, as we help others enjoy creativity and worthwhile accomplishments…. in this we make a difference! I just love that and I think it sends a message to all of us who love to be creative.

Now let’s get started and see what you can make with some of Stampin’ Up!s amazing products from the Holiday and Annual catalogues.

A6 Card Box Chevron Petite Purse

The envelopes are stamped in Crumb Cake ink with I Love Lace down the left hand side.

Now for the card:

I Love Lace

I started with Island Indigo card stock, layered with a strip of Rich Razzleberry Core’dininations card stock. I took a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock and cut it to the same length of the card and used the Chevron Border punch along one edge. I trimmed it so it has a 1/8″ border on each edge. I repeated this so I have two strips. I then turned one around and intertwined them (as shown).

Chevron Punch

I took a piece of Whisper White card and stamped it with the I Love Lace stamp using Versamark and then applied gold embossing powder and heat set it. Once touch dry, I punched the flowers using the Petite Petals and Itty Bitty Accents flower punches. I sponged the edges with the coordinating ink pads.

I Love Lace

The leaves were die cut from the Flower Fair Framelits!

I added the flowers, leaves , sequins and twine with glue dots. The sentiment is from the Good Greetings Stamp set, a FREE Hostess item with any order (workshop or party) to the value of $300 as well as the Hostess dollars earned.

Don’t forget to decorate the inside of the card also. It doesn’t need to be fancy, but see how I added a little of the I Love Lace along the bottom? It just ties all the elements together!!!!!

I Love Lace

Would you like to see more? Yes?

Petite Purse

I used the Petite Purse die to cut out an Island Indigo purse, then used Versamark ink and the I Love Lace stamp, before covering with gold embossing powder and heat setting. I attached the handle with gold brads and the petal in the same way.

Well here is another small project, an A6 card box!

although this time, I made a box for the cards to go in to. This would make a quick and easy gift, along with a few cards to give to someone.

A6 Card Box

I started with an A4 piece of card and trimmed it to 29.7 x 20cm. I scored the short side at 2cm, then rotate to the long edge and score at 2, 14, 16, 28cm. Along the bottom edge (shown above), cut up each of the scorelines to the 2cm line. I used the 2-1/2″ Circle Punch to create the 1/2 circle at the top.

Here is a close up of the decorating (same techniques as the card)!

I cannot tell you just how much I love these colours together!!!!

Materials List

Stamps: I Love Lace, Good Greetings

Paper: Crumb Cake, Island Indigo, Rich Razzleberry (Core’dinations), Wild Wasabi, Whisper White

Ink: Island Indigo, Rich Razzleberry, Versamark

Dies/Framelits: Flower Fair Framelits, Petite Purse

Other: Stampin’ Trimmer, Chevron Border Punch, Itty Bitty Accents Punch, Petite Petals Punch, 2-1/2″ Circle Punch, Big Shot Machine, Sponge Daubers, Glue Dots, Tombo Glue, Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Baker’s Twine, Heat Gun, Gold Sequins, Paper Snips, Brads, Fast Fuse

You have come to my blog from Christine Gibbins, so let’s keep this blog hop hopping along. Next up we have Judy May.

Thank you for visiting today and don’t forget to email me at craftwithkate@live.com.au to get a copy of the Holiday or Annual catalogue, or to chat about joining the amazingly talented Art With Heart team.

Be sure to leave a comment on each demonstrators blog to let them know what you think and that you have hopped on by!

Many thanks for hopping by and happy crafting,