Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP) – Page 63 – Independent Stampin Up!® Demonstrator, Victoria, Australia

Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Flowers, Stampin' Up!, Thank you

Designer Paper Madness

6 July, 201622 June, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I focus on showcasing the Floral Boutique designer series paper and what better way, than to put multiple pieces onto one card!

Floral Phrases, Floral Boutique DSP, #stampinup, Thank you, 2016, #stampinupaustralia, DIY, Feminine Handmade Card

I stamped the image down the right hand side and layered up pieces of the dsp to the left, overlapping them and matting them with night of navy card stock.

Floral Phrases, Floral Boutique DSP, #stampinup, Thank you, 2016, #stampinupaustralia, Feminine Handmade Card, DIY

I added the sentiment inking up only the word ‘thanks’ from the stamp ‘A special note of thanks to you…’. Then punched it out and layered it onto a scallop oval punched piece of navy card stock and adhered to the card with dimenionals. I added a few rhinestones to finish it off.

Floral Phrases, Floral Boutique DSP, #stampinup, DIY, Thank you, 2016, #stampinupaustralia, Feminine Handmade Card

I even stamped the inside of the card and the envelope!

Products

Stamps: Floral Phrases
Inks: Night of Navy
Card/Paper: Night of Navy, Whisper White, Floral Boutique DSP
Accessories: Large Oval punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Rhinestones, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Simply Scored, White Ribbon

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Just Add “S”

2 July, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

It has been quite a few months since I have entered any challenges, but today I enter the Just Add Ink challenge, “Just Add S” to your project (#318).

So I have chosen to add a Sunburst!

Love Blooms Baby Bear Sunburst Feminine handmade card #stampinup, DIY, @cardsbykate #stampinupaustralia

I love making this style of card, not only does it showcase so many of the wonderful Stampin’ Up! papers, but it can also use up some smaller scraps left over from previous projects.

I also adore this new Baby Bear stamp set. Isn’t it just adorable? I have stamped it with Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake and Soft Suede, as it is a two-step stamp, although there are 3 parts to it, hence the 3 colours!

Love Blooms Baby Bear Sunburst Feminine handmade card #stampinup, @cardsbykate DIY

I also wanted to show you some cards with the new Affectionately Yours DSP using the same Sunburst technique. They are so bright and cheery. This time the little cat is created using the Foxy Friends bundle (purchase both items together to save $$).

Affectionately Yours Foxy Friends Cat Sunburst Feminine handmade card #stampinup, DIY, @cardsbykate

Check out his little bell around his neck…. it actually does make a sound too!!!

Affectionately Yours Foxy Friends Cat Sunburst Feminine handmade card #stampinup DIY, @cardsbykate

Please leave a comment below, if you think my card met this challenge.

Why don’t you give a challenge a go, they are so much fun. Head across to the Just Add Ink page for more inspiration and see how the designers interpreted this challenge.

Products

Stamps: Baby Bear, Foxy Friends
Inks: Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake & Soft Suede (Bear) Basic Black Archival (Cat)
Card/Paper: Whisper White, Rose Red, Love Blossoms DSP (Bear) Affectionately Yours DSP, Rose Watermelon Wonder, Night of Navy, Very Vanilla (Cat)
Accessories: Circle Framelits, Big Shot, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Paper Snips, Simply Scored, Blushing Bride Cotton ribbon

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Designer Jewellery!

28 June, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

You probably looked at the heading and thought “What? Designer Jewellery? I thought this was a paper crafting site”. Well yes, today I have an extra blog post to share with you with some amazing projects that I have made using our Designer Series Papers!!! I love to showcase them in this way, because it is always a talking point when speaking with so many people. I get loads of wonderful comments and I’m always asked where I purchased them from…. well me of course!

Here is this Necklace and Earring Set made with the Floral Boutique DSP!

The jewellery items I purchased on eBay and I used my circle punches to cut the Designer Series Paper. The necklace circle was a little too big, so I did have to trim around the edges with paper snips for it to fit neatly inside the tray! I adhered it with Crystal Effects and then added some more Crystal Effects on top to add the glass circle. The earrings were done the same way.

And here are two more sets made with the Affectionately Yours DSP and the Blooms & Bliss DSP!

What do you think of my jewellery sets to showcase our DSP?!!!

Products

Card/Paper: Affectionately Yours DSP, Blooms & Bliss DSP, Floral Boutique DSP
Accessories: Crystal Effects, 1/2″ Circle Punch, 1-1/4″ Circle Punch (Jewellery items purchased on eBay!)

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Floral Affection

23 May, 201615 May, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Last week I shared some cards using the Affectionately Yours Designer Series Paper and Washi Tape and today I have a card using the DSP and the Floral Affection Textured Impressions Embossing Folder from the same suite!

So here is my card!

The sentiment is a new stamp set, Thoughtful Banners that will be available from 1st June in the brand new 2016-2017 Annual catalogue. It can also be purchased in a bundle with the Duet Banners punch, saving you 10%. It is a photopolymer set, so it is completely clear and pliable. As you can see, I have shaped the sentiment to the shape of the banner!

The embossing folder is also a new product and I jazzed it up by adding some Wink of Stella on the raised image. I’m not sure if you can see that clearly in the photos?!

Some people commented that by placing the banner upside down (so to speak) it looks like my card is smiling!

Do you like my design?

Products

Stamps: Thoughtful Banners
Inks: Mint Macaron
Card/Paper: Night of Navy, Crumb Cake, Mint Macaron
Accessories: Floral Affection TIEF, Dimensionals, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Layered Squares Framelits, Simply Scored, Duet Banner punch, Sponge Dauber, Mint Macaron Lace Trim, Wink of Stella

All Catalogues, Retirement List & Weekly Deals 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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Affectionately Yours

16 May, 201615 May, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Well I was a little slack last week while I was struck down with a cold which turned into a sinus infection 😦

But the good news is, my Big Brown Box arrived with brand new product from the upcoming 2016-2017 Annual catalogue!!! As a demonstrator, we are able to place a pre-order from a list of products before anyone else. YAY!

So here is my card!

Affectionately Yours DSP, Painter's Palette, Layering Squares Framelits, DIY, #stampinup

I love this Designer Series Paper and those Layering Squares Framelits are fantastic. There are 19 framelits in the set!

Affectionately Yours DSP, Painter's Palette, Layering Squares Framelits, DIY, #stampinup

Do you like this Designer Series Paper?

Products

Stamps: Painter’s Palette
Inks: Crumb Cake
Card/Paper: Night of Navy, Crumb Cake, Cucumber Crush, Affectionately Yours DSP
Accessories: Big Shot, Layered Squares Framelits, Cucumber Crush Lace Trim, Dimensionals, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored

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Sunburst Corner

18 March, 20163 March, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I shane another of the projects that we did last week during my Techniques class, the Sunburst Technique.

I once again focused on using the Wildflower Fields DSP and the coordinating Flowering Fields stamp set.

The Wink of Stella pen was also used on the stamped flower, although it is very hard to see in the photo, but it is so shiny with a bit of sparkle!

I also did some paper piercing along the edges of sun rays for some added detail.

I love this technique, it just shows off our gorgeous Designer Series Papers so well!

Here’s another variation using the very pretty, Love Blossoms DSP!

All Catalogues, Clearance Rack & Weekly Deals 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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Perpetual Desk Calendar

8 January, 20165 January, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

With the start of the new year, I thought I would share this idea with you, a Perpetual Desk Calendar!

As you can see, I photographed it last year (lol) on 30th December!

I have used the Birthday Bouquet DSP with my favourite In Colour, Mint Macaron!

The tags are cut using the Scallop Tag Topper punch. I made one for each day of the week.

I also made another 6 with the months, but these ones are double sided!!!

Here is the main construction of the box before I added the tags.

The tags fit in on either side and the cubes sit in front!

I cased this idea from Laura Mackie in the UK, thank you.

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The excitement has begun, Happy Stamping!

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Holiday Catalogue is almost here!

31 August, 201521 August, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a Sneak Peek card using some of the brand new goodies from the Holiday Catalogue that goes live tomorrow!!!! Be sure to check back in the morning to view the catalogue online and write up your Christmas Wish List. There is sure to be plenty of products that you are going to love!

Anyway, here is my first card to share with you.

This stamp set is called Christmas Cuties, and this little angel was the very first one from the set that I had to ink up!

I used the brand new Black Archival ink which is also new in this catalogue. It can be used to stamp and then water colour the image and it doesn’t bleed. Wahoo, it’s amazingly awesome!

The next product is the Designer Series Paper stack that I have used for the banners. This pack is called Merry Moments DSPS.

I layered the DSP banners (made using the Triple Banner Punch) and then embossed the whole front of the card using the Elegant Dots TIEF before adding the glitter banner.

The Angel was die cut using the Lots of Labels Framelits and the next largest framelit for the Cherry Cobbler layer.

I coloured the image using the Aqua Painter and ink pads, before adding some Dazzling Diamonds to her wings and some Gold Metallic Thread behind.

Please leave a comment below if you like my card today.

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

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You’ve Got This

17 August, 20153 August, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a card I made using our Art with Heart Team Challenge!

Being stuck at home with this fractured ankle, what else am I to do, but spend my days crafting. So that is what I did!

I used the middle column as my starting point, seeing as my favourite colour is blue, I love flowers and embossing gives such an amazing texture to my cards.

I have used Pool Party and Island Indigo as my colours, along with some Whisper White.

I stamped the image in Island Indigo and then used the ink and Aqua Painter to colour it. I fussy cut the image and mounted it onto two of the Lots of Labels Framelits, one embossed with the Elegant Dots TIEF.

Please leave a comment below if you like my card today.

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Gift Bag of Cards

3 August, 201529 July, 2015 craftwithkate

#stampinup Gift Bag & Cards

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a project with you that uses some recently retired card stock and DSP, but I love these colours and miss them lots.

Coastal Cabana is the main colour here, with Smoky Slate and Silver Glimmer card, but these projects can be made with anything you may already have at home!

This cute bag uses only 1 sheet of DSP and A4 card stock. Ho cute is it? Inside you can see some A5 cards and matching C6 envelopes. It is so sturdy and quite large, as it will hold 10-12 cards depending on the amount of embellishments on the cards.

Here are two of the coordinating cards that I made to go inside.

#stampinup Gift Bag & Cards