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Heart of Christmas: Reindeer in the Winter Woods Fun Fold card

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Week 4

Today I feature the Nests of Winter DSP with the Reindeer Fun bundle in this fun fold creating a winter scene.

Reindeer Fun Fancy Fold Christmas Card for Heart of Christmas Blog Hop Week 4 by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

I started with a 6″ x 6″ piece of the DSP and cut it down to 14.5cm in height and left the length until I had cut the 4 panels to keep theh pattern flowing. Then I cut 6cm from the right, so when the card is closed the pattern is coninuous allowing the white space to write the recipient a mesage.

Once these are glued to the card, the hinge is added. I did cut the top of this with the Frosted Forest die to have the snow hill effect, although it is hard to see now the deer are attached. Add glue to the underside of each end, fold the card closed, then place the hinge in place to ensure the card closes correctly.

Reindeer Fun Fancy Fold Christmas Card for Heart of Christmas Blog Hop Week 4 by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024 open

The deer are stamped in Pecan Pie ink and coloured with Stampin’ Blends: SU500, SU600 & SU800. I placed some Craft White ink refill onto an acrylic block and took the Water Painter to gently dip the tip in the ink to create the spots on the deer.  You may notice a second little deer and no stamp for that one. I actually did the mirror image stamping of the small deer as I wanted it facing to the left. I did this by stamping the image directly onto my Silicone Mat, then placing some white card on top and pressing firmly to transfer the ink before colouring it.

Reindeer Fun Fancy Fold Christmas Card for Heart of Christmas Blog Hop Week 4 by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024 close up

Basic Measurements
Cardbase: 28.5cm x 15cm, score @ 4.5cm, 9cm, 13.5cm, 18cm
DSP: 14.5cm x 15.2cm (see details above for cutting pattern)
Hinge: 12cm x 4cm, score @ 6cm

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Monday for more Christmas inspiration!

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Christine Blain.

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Product List
Stamps:
Reindeer Fun*
Dies: Frosted Forest, Reindeer Fun*
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic White, Thick Basic White, Nests of Winter DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Pecan Pie, Smoky Slate, Craft White Refill
Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers: 
Medium Combo (SU500 & SU600), Medium Light (SU800)
Embellishments: Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools:  Silicone Mat, Water Painter, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy
* can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Heart of Christmas: One of a Kind in Petal Pink

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Week 3

Today I feature the One of a Kind Bundle from the upcoming Sept-Dec Mini catalogue. I have gone with a non-traditional coloured Christmas card, as I began with the background patterned paper from the Snowy Scenes DSP pack.

One of a Kind Christmas Card by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

I added some extra colour by using a Blending Brush and Petal Pink ink to the DSP. Some of the dotted swirly image are stamped in the background. Snowflakes are stamped onto the Basic White die cut pieces [Countryside Corner dies] and the larger one, I sponged the edges with a Dauber. Lots of snowflakes are diecut from Basic White, Petal Pink and Petal Pink from the Three Color Glimmer paper pack. Some were cut smaller using Paper Snips. The main sentiment [Peaceful Seasons bundle] is stamped in Versamark, White WOW Embossing Powder added and melted with my heat Tool, then diecut with the coordinating dies.

The envelope and inside of the card are stamped with some snowflakes with some blended ink over the top.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Monday for more Christmas inspiration!

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Rosa Leyden.

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Product List
Stamps:
One of a Kind*, Peaceful Season*
Dies: One of a Kind*, Peaceful Season*, Countryside Corners
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Petal Pink, Snowy Scenes DSP, Three Color Glimmer, Basic White, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Petal Pink, Versamark
Embellishments: Rainbow Adhesive-backed Dots
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: White WOW Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Blending Brush, Sponge Dauber, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy
* can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Heart of Christmas: Slimline Forever Forest card

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Week 2

Today I feature the Forever Forest stamp set & coordinating Forever Forest dies in this fun slimline design.

A Thick Basic White cardbase 20cm x 21cm scored at 10cm. A Basic White layer dry embossed with the So Swirly 3D embossing folder is adhered. A strip of Shy Shamrock card is adhered to a slightly wider strip of Basic Black card, then dry embossed with the Snowflake Sky 3D embossing folder and adhered across the centre.

Slimline Christmas card using Forever Forest for Heart of Christmas blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

The label is cut using a die from the Something Fancy dies. After cutting it and before I removed it from the metal die, I placed it on my silicone mat and used the stylus to run around the inside edges to give it the raised border. The snow was stamped in Pool Party ink, before adhering the gorgeous tree die cut in some Shy Shamrock Glimmer paper.  This is adhered to the card on Dimensionals.

Slimline Christmas card using Forever Forest for Heart of Christmas blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 tree

The sentiment from the Trucking Along stamp set is die cut (Something Fancy dies) and adhered on dimensionals. The ribbon is coloured with the Light Shy Shamrock Stampin’ Blends Marker, tied in a bow and added on a Glue Dot.

Slimline Christmas card using Forever Forest for Heart of Christmas blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 inside

The inside has 3 smaller Glimmer trees to carry over the design.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Monday for more Christmas inspiration!

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Cathy Proctor.

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Product List
Stamps:
Forever Forest, Trucking Along
Dies: Forever Forest, Something Fancy
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic Black, Basic White, Thick Basic White, Shy Shamrock, 2024-2026 In Color™ Glimmer Specialty
Inks: Pool Party, Shy Shamrock
Stampin’ Blends Markers: Shy Shamrock (Light)
Embellishments: Black & Vanilla Check Ribbon
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder, So Swirly 3D Embossing Folder, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Simply Scored

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Heart of Christmas Week 1

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Yay, it’s that time of year as we look forward to the release of the new September-December Mini catalogue and as demonstrators, we get to preorder product early (tomororw) so we can inspire you to start thinking about your Christmas crafting!

I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Monday evening for the AWHT Heart of Christmas Blog Hop showcasing Stampin’ Up! seasonal products.

Week 1

After a busy weekend with 18th birthday celebrations, I was in need of a quick and easy card, so I pulled out the More Wishes stamp set to feature. Stamping the words across a piece of Basic White card in different colours to add a bit of a Chrstmas light feel, I chose Boho Blue, Peach Pie, Poppy Parade and Shy Shamrock. As these stamps are photopolymer, it is reasonably easy to line them up by eyeballing them. This panel was trimmed and added across the centre of the Shy Shamrock card with a strip of 2024-2026 In Color™ Shimmer Paper (Shy Shamrock) on either side. This card front is adhered to a Thick Basic White card base.

Quick & easy Christmas card using More Wishes for Heartof Christmas blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

I used a fine Black Artline marker and added some lines to the centre ‘Christmas’ word to add some shadowing. My hands are a little shaky and I struggle to hold a pen, but it looks okay from a distance 😉

Quick & easy Christmas card using More Wishes for Heartof Christmas blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024.

Some Wink of Stella was also added to the left side of each letter for some sparkle, it’s hard to photograph, but is very pretty. Some Shy Shamrock Shimmer Gems were added too!

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Monday for more Christmas inspiration!

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Claire Daly.

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Product List
Stamps:
More Wishes
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Shy Shamrock, 2024-2026 In Color™ Shimmer Specialty Paper, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Boho Blue, Peach Pie, Poppy Parade, Shy Shamrock
Embellishments: 2024-2026 In Color™ Shimmer Gems
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Wink of Stella, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Black Artline Marker (non-Stampin Up!)
* can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Light the Sky!

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.

Product List
Stamps: 
Light the Sky*
Dies: Light the Sky*, Wanted to Say
Card/Paper: Night of Nany, Basic White, Gold Foil, Gold Adhesive-backed Glimmer
Inks: Night of Navy, Versamark
Other: Neutrals Adhesive-backed Sequins, Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon, Gold Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Paper Snips, Mini Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder, Black Dimensionals
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Heart of Christmas #17 – Christmas Pinecones

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Heart of Christmas Week 17

Today is our final Heart of Christmas blog hop for 2023, but don’t worry, we will be back again next year!

My card today features the Christmas Pinecones dies from the Annual catalogue. I cut it twice in Thick Basic White card. I used Sponge Daubers to dab colour for a mottled look, to one of them; Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock, Pecan Pie & Pebbled Path. Some Tombo Multipurpose Glue was applied to stick them together, but slightly off set, so the white layer is slightly visible.

Christmas Pinecones Card for Heart of Christmas by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023

My Thick Basic White card base has some Lost Lagoon ink applied in the centre with a Blending Brush, then some splatter using the Dark Lost Lagoon Blends Marker. The pinecone die cuts can now be applied.

Christmas Pinecones Card for Heart of Christmas by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 feature

The sentiment is a mix of Joy to You stamp set & the Wanted to Say dies. I cut a piece of Silver Trim down the centre to have some finer threads, then lay them on my card with some Stampin’ Seal. The sentiments are added to the card on dimensionals. Some Lost Lagoon Tinsel Gems were added for a little sparkle.

On the inside I added a little splatter and another leftover piece of the diecuts.

Christmas Pinecones Card for Heart of Christmas by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 insert

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you can join me next year for more festive inspiration!

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Product List
Stamps: 
Joy to You
Dies: Christmas Pinecones, Wanted to Say
Card/Paper: Thick Basic White
Inks: Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock, Pecan Pie, Pebbled Path
Other: Silver Trim, Stampin’ Blends Marker (Dark Lost Lagoon), Tinsel Gems Three-pack, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder, Stampin’ Dimensionals

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Heart of Christmas #16 – How to cut an A4 sheet to create the perfect layers for 3 cards (includes template)!

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Heart of Christmas Week 16

Today I have a template for you that creates 3 cards from 1 x A4 sheet of cardstock cut to use as Matt layers with no waste at all. Using offcuts of DSP you have lying around to decorate the panels, is also a great way to use them up. These cards come together really quickly, so fantastic if you are time poor.

For my cards today, I went with a sheet of A4 Basic Black cardstock as my matting pieces and the Merry Bold & Bright DSP onto Thick Basic White card bases. Here is the cutting template:

3 cards from 1 A4 sheet for matt layers Template by Kate Morgan

I stamped the sentiment from the More Wishes stamp set, iVersamark ink added White Emboss Powder and melted it with my Heat Tool. These were added with Black Dimensionals to my cards.

By gluing the pieces in different positions, can change up the look of your cards. Which layout do you like best?

On the inside decorate with a stamped sentiment & some DSP.

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Product List
Stamps: 
More Wishes
Card/Paper: Basic Black, Thick Basic White
Designer Series Paper: Merry, Bold & Bright
Inks: Versamark, Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce
Other: Adhesive-backed Glitter Sequins, Take Your Pick Tool, Black Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Seal, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder

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Heart of Christmas #15 – Shining Brightly Stack of Cards

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Heart of Christmas Week 15

Today I am using the gorgeous Shining Brightly Specialty DSP which has lovely gold foiling features. I have made 8 cards all very similar in the way I created the card bases. It was a bit of a production line, but I decorated them with different elements, using Gold Glimmer and Gold Foil.

Shining Brightly cards by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia Heart of Christmas Blog Hop 2023 blues

The Stars at Night Bundle has lots of dies to create stars to match the papers, and the stamp set has lovely mixed fonts.

Shining Brightly cards by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia Heart of Christmas Blog Hop 2023 vanilla

I think this feature was my ultimate pick in the end. Which ne do you like best?

Shining Brightly cards by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia Heart of Christmas Blog Hop 2023 feature

On the inside I stamped a sentiment & added a strip of Gold Foil the same for every card.

Shining Brightly cards by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia Heart of Christmas Blog Hop 2023 insert

I hope you can join me next Monday for more festive inspiration!

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Product List
Stamps: 
Stars at Night*
Dies: Stars at Night*
Card/Paper: Night of Navy, Thick Very Vanilla, Shining Brightly Specialty DSP, More Dazzle Specialty, Gold Foil, Gold Glimmer
Inks: Night of Navy
Other: Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon, Gold on Gold Satin Edged Ribbon, Paper Snips, Mini Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder
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Heart of Christmas #14 – Handcrafted Ornament Card

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Heart of Christmas Week 14

Today I am using the Handcrafted Elements dies that stand alone (no coordinating stamp set) to be used with any of our stamp sets. I have paired it with the Joy to You stamp set, with the large sentiments, it sure has been given a workout this festive season.

Colour combination - Boho Navy Gold White

On my Boho Blue card base is a matt layer of Distressed Gold Specialty Paper. The next layer is Boho Blue and it is die cut using the Labels Aglow dies and this is then added to a piece of the More Dazzle Specialty Paper of the same size and glued to the card base.

Handcrafted Ornament Card for Heart of Christmas by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023

The sentiment is stamped in Night of Navy ink onto Basic White card, then two strips of the More Dazzle Specialty Paper glued behind the top andbottom of the sentiment. The ornament from the Handcrafted Elements dies, is die cut in Night of Navy card and cut in half to be glued either end of the sentiment. The feature section is added to the card on Black Dimensionals.

Handcrafted Ornament Card for Heart of Christmas by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 detail

Some Gold Edged Ribbon was cut in half lengthwise and tied in a bow. Some gold Festive Pearls are added to the ornament and gold Neutrals Adhesive-backed Sequins to the card front.

Handcrafted Ornament Card for Heart of Christmas by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 inside

On the inside and Basic White layer has a strip of Navy card and some Distressed Gold Specialty paper added to the bottom and another sentiment stamped from the same set.

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Product List
Stamps:
Joy To You
Dies: Handcrafted Elements, Labels Aglow
Card/Paper: Boho Blue, Night of Navy, Basic White, More Dazzle Specialty, Distressed Gold Specialty
Inks: Night of Navy
Other: Gold Satin Edged Ribbon, Festive Pearls, Neutrals Adhesive-backed Sequins, Paper Snips, Black Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Glue, Seal, Glue Dots, Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder
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Heart of Christmas #13 – Shining Brightly & a Fancy Fold that Packs a Punch

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Heart of Christmas Week 13

Today’s cards feature the Stars at Night Bundle with the  Shining Brightly Specialty Designer Series Paper. The gold foiling adds a gorgeous shine. I do love a fancy fold and it’s even better when they look elaborate, but are so easy to make, and this is one of those! I have no idea of the name of this fold, but let me know in the comments if you know what it is called.

Shining Brightly Fancy Fold Card, Heart of Christmas Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023

The star on the front consists of a Gold Foil star die cut and embossed with the Stars at Night Hybrid TIEF. A Night of Navy star and a Gold Glimmer Adhesive-backed paper star in the centre. The sentiment is stamped in Versamark ink, Gold Emboss Powder added & melted with my Heat Tool.

Shining Brightly Fancy Fold Card, Heart of Christmas Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 star layers

Open it up and it sure does pack a punch!

Shining Brightly Fancy Fold Card, Heart of Christmas Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 open

Shining Brightly Fancy Fold Card, Heart of Christmas Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 detail

Measurements
Card base: 21cm x 14.8cm, score @ 10.5cm & 3.5cm either side of the centre scoreline (fold as valley, mountain, valley)
DSP: 6.5cm x 14cm (3), 6.5cm x 4cm
Tabs for inside (3): 4.5cm x 7cm

My next card features more of the stamps & dies. Stamping the stars onto the Night of Navy layer after I diecut the centre section with all the dots. I placed a 6cm x 6cm square of Gold Foil behind the die cut & two strips down either side of the navy layer. This panel is then glued to the Thick Very Vanilla card front. The first star die cut is in Gold Foil and the top one is die cut from the Gold Adhesive-backed Glimmer paper. This is popped up on mini dimensionals.

Stars at Night Card, Heart of Christmas Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023

The sentiment is stamped in Night of Navy ink and die cut with the coordinating die. I had a few strips of leftover Gold Foil, so I created little banners, using my paper snips, and placed them either side of the sentiment.

Stars at Night Card, Heart of Christmas Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 close up

I was so happy with this card, I created another two to build up my stash!

Stars at Night Card, Heart of Christmas Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 x3

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Product List
Stamps: 
Stars at Night*
Dies: Stars at Night*
Card/Paper: Thick Very Vanilla, Night of Navy, Gold Foil, Silver & Gold Adhesive-backed Glimmer
Designer Series Paper: Shining Brightly Specialty
Inks: Versamark, Night of Navy
Other:  Gold Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Paper Snips, Black Dimensionals, Mini Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Glue, Glue Dots, Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder
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