Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP) – Page 9 – Independent Stampin Up!® Demonstrator, Victoria, Australia

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I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Wednesday evening for the AWHT Colour Creations Blog Hop showcasing the full range of 50+ gorgeous Stampin’ Up! colours.

Week 18 – Coastal Cabana

Today I feature the Dandy Designs DSP. This 12″ x 12″ paper pack has 48 sheets and is in the Clearance Rack. It is less than $1 per sheet, so run, don’t walk, to get this bargain!!!

This fancy fold design is called a Floating Panel Tent Easel card. My inspiration began with the patterned papers and evolved from there. These colours, although more on the subtles side, gave me the feels of spring! Once I had all the decorated card panels in place, I had to choose a stamp set.

Colour Combination - Coastal Cabana

I haven’t used the Cheerful Daisies products for a while, and I had fun playing with them again. They would brighten anyones day, wouldn’t they, especially in these beautiful colours?! I diecut the largest die in Basic White card and glued it to the card, then I stamped and die cut the flowers and leaves and added these on top with dimensionals. It gives a lovely 3D effect!

Cheerful Daisies Fancy Fold Card for Coastal Cabana Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

The card opens up and the right panel folds forward to sit against the sentiment label. The sentiments are one of the stamps from the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set. I inked the top half of the sentiment and stamped it on the front of the card and then inked the lower half and stamped it on the white diecut label. I love that this could be sent as a birthday card, thinking of you or special occasion card.

Cheerful Daisies Fancy Fold Card for Coastal Cabana Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024 open

Here’s a view from the side

Cheerful Daisies Fancy Fold Card for Coastal Cabana Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024 side

I really like how this one turned out!

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Copper Clay.

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

The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Catherine Proctor’s blog.

DSP Sale August 2024

Product List
Stamps: Cheerful Daisies, Heartfelt Hexagon
Dies: Cheerful Daisies
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic White, Balmy Blue, Coastal Cabana, Dainty Designs DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Balmy Blue, Bubble Bath, Coastal Cabana
Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers: Summer Splash (L)
Embellishments: Adhesive-backed Sparkle Gems
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Wink of Stella, Bubble Bath Stampin’ Write Marker, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Heat Tool
* can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Cherry Cobbler: Staggered Z Fold card

21 August, 202426 August, 2024 craftwithkate

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Week 17 – Cherry Cobbler

Today I feature the pretty Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper (DSP) from the Online Exclusives in this Staggered Z fold card design.

It is a normal card front size, but the front panel is folded back on itself and the staggered layers added to create the feature. Lemon Lime Twist compliments the patterned papers for the matt layers. The sentiment, the die and the diecut sprigs are from the Changing Leaves bundle.

Staggered Z Fold Card for Cherry Cobbler Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

The sprigs are cut in white, then Cherry Cobbler ink added with a Blending Brush. On each ofthe tips, some Red Metallic Enamel Effects Basics was added. I finished off adding some gold Adhesive-backed Dragonflies & Birds, which gosoo well with these papers.

When the card is open you can see the pattern flows across to reveal the full scene. A Basic White panel is adhered to the left inside panel to write your message.

Staggered Z Fold Card for Cherry Cobbler Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024 open

Click here for the link to my tutorial!

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Coastal Cabana.

DSP Sale August 2024

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Sharon Davern.

The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Catherine Proctor’s blog.

Product List
Stamps: Changing Leaves*
Dies: Changing Leaves*
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic White, Cherry Cobbler, Lemon Lime Twist, Meandering Meadows DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Cherry Cobbler
Embellishments: Adhesive-backed Dragonflies & Birds, Metallic Enamel Effects Basics
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Distressed Tile 3D TIEF, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Heat Tool, Water Painters, Tear & Tape
* can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Christmas, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Handmade Cards, Holiday Catalogue, Jul-Dec Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration, Stampin' Up!

Heart of Christmas: One of a Kind in Petal Pink

19 August, 202420 August, 2024 craftwithkate

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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 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.

The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Sharon Davern’s blog.

DSP Sale August 2024

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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Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Fancy Folds, Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!

Calypso Coral: Latte Love Pop Up Butterfly card

14 August, 202413 August, 2024 craftwithkate

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Week 16 – Calypso Coral

Today I feature the Latte Love bundle and the A Little Latte Designer Series Paper in this fun fancy fold card.

The card base is layered with patterned paper from the A Little Latte DSP. The two circles are diecut from Spotlight on Nature dies, the larger ink blended with Calypso Coral ink. The smaller one has some second generation coffee splashes in Pecan Pie ink. The sentiment is also stamped in Pecan Pie ink and fussy cut. The cup and coffee beans are diecut directly from the DSP!

Pop Up Butterfly card with Latte Love & A Little Latte DSP for Calypso Coral Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

but all the magic happens as you open the card, check this out

Pop Out Butterfly card with Latte Love & A Little Latte DSP for Calypso Coral Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 top

Pop Out Butterfly card with Latte Love & A Little Latte DSP for Calypso Coral Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 opening

There are two larger wings and two smaller wings to create the butterfly effect. All the decorating inside is using the DSP, some Silver Foil for the spoon, diecut ‘happy birthday’ using the Alphabet A La Mode dies and a stamped sentiment in the top corner!

Pop Out Butterfly card with Latte Love & A Little Latte DSP for Calypso Coral Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 open

I saw this design on YouTube recently by Srushti Patil and then Barry, Mitosu Crafts shared one to suit our C6 envelopes.

DSP Sale August 2024

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Cherry Cobbler.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Rachel Palmieri.

The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Catherine Proctor’s blog.

Product List
Stamps: Latte Love*
Dies: Latte Love, Alphabet A La Mode
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Thick White, Basic White, A Little Latte DSP, Silver Foil, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Calypso Coral, Pecan Pie
Embellishments: Adhesive-backed Swirl Dots
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Adhesive Sheets, Blending Brushes, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Tear & Tape
can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

Shop with Kate Morgan

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Birthday, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!, Sympathy

Charming Duck Pond Cards

6 August, 20246 August, 2024 craftwithkate

Today I feature the Charming Duck Pond and Lily Pond Lane Designer Papers in these three cute cards.

Card 1 – Gray Granite cardbase with a layer of the DSP and another Gray Granite piece over the top that has the diecut centre. This creates a gorgeous focal point. The duck is diecut directly from the DSP and the extra coloured cardstock diecut for the reeds, lilypads and flowers; Pretty in Pink, Granny Apple Green and Peach Pie.

Card 1 - Charming Duck Pond and Lily Pond Lane DSP by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

Card 2 – Pretty Peacock cardbase with a layer of Peach Pie dry embossed with the So Swirly 3D embossing folder. A layer of DSP on top of that at the opposite angle then a Heartfelt Hexagon Punch label with Granny Apple Green ink sponged around the edges.

Card 2 - Charming Duck Pond and Lily Pond Lane DSP by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

Card 3 – Pretty Peacock cardbase with a layer of Badic White ink blended with Balmy Blue ink and dry embossed with the So Swirly 3D embossing folder. A Basic White panel stamped across three times with the reed stamp. This was stamped again and diecut twice to pop them up in front on Dimensionals. A small strip of Peach Pie Glimmer paper is added for sparkle! For the sentiment, I inked the Thoughtful Moments Hybrid embossing folder with Balmy Blue ink, placed some white card over it, then the die and ran it through my die cutting machine.

Card 3 - Charming Duck Pond and Lily Pond Lane DSP by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

Thanks for dropping by.

Product List
Stamps: Charming Duck Pond*
Dies: Charming Duck Pond, Thoughful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder/Die
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Pretty in Pink, Basic White, Gray Granite, Granny Apple Green, Pech Pie, Pretty Peacock, Balmy Blue, 2024-2026 In Color™ Glimmer, Lily Pond Lane DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Balmy Blue, Granny Apple Green, Pretty Peacock
Embellishments: Adhesive-backed Dappled Dots, Linen Thread
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Sponge Dauber, So Swirly 3D TIEF, Blending Brushes,Heartfelt Hexagon Punch, 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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Bubble Bath: Angled Slide & Lock Card

31 July, 202430 July, 2024 craftwithkate

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Week 14 – Bubble Bath

Today I feature the Charming Duck Pond and Lily Pond Lane Designer Papers in this fun Slide and Lock card.

I just love these gorgeous doubled sided designer papers and this card uses only one sheet, as the reverse side is the second pattern!

Angled Slide & Lock card with Charming Duck Pond and Lily Pond Lane DSP for Bubble Bath Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 closed

The circles are from the Spotlight on Nature dies and the lock channel is a die from the Something Fancy dies. The Charming Duck Pond dies created the duck and lillies. These were all cut in Basic White cardstock and coloured using Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers; Bubble Bath & Granny Apple Green.

Angled Slide & Lock card with Charming Duck Pond and Lily Pond Lane DSP for Bubble Bath Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 angle

Some Adhesive-backed Dappled Dots were added last, being careful not to interfer with the slide & lock mechanism.

Angled Slide & Lock card with Charming Duck Pond and Lily Pond Lane DSP for Bubble Bath Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 opening

The feature circle slides across to the left to open the card, such a great design.

The stamped hello on the inside is a larger stamp, but I only inked up the ‘hello’ for the inside of my card. The offcut piece from the front design didn’t go to waste by placing it along the bottom of the white insert.

Angled Slide & Lock card with Charming Duck Pond and Lily Pond Lane DSP for Bubble Bath Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 open

This card could be used for many occasions; new baby, birthday, thinking of you, just about anything!

I was inspired by Lisa Curcio, but changed up my measurements to be suited to Metric measurements.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Cajun Craze.

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

The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Catherine Proctor’s blog.

Product List
Stamps: Charming Duck Pond*
Dies: Charming Duck Pond, Spotlight on Nature, Something Fancy
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Bubble Bath, Basic White, Lily Pond Lane DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Bubble Bath
Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers: Bubble Bath, Granny Apple Green
Embellishments: Adhesive-backed Dappled Dots
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: 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%

Shop with Kate Morgan

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Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Handmade Cards, Markers for Colouring, Stampin' Up!

Blueberry Bushel: Country Birdhouse Blends

17 July, 202417 July, 2024 craftwithkate

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Week 12 – Blueberry Bushel

Today I feature the Country Birdhouse Bundle (fast becoming my favourite products) and lots of Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers (alcohol) for colouring!

Colouring Masterclass of Country Birdhouse with Country Lace DSP for Blueberry Bushel Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

Have you ever seen a blue birdhouse? This one is coloured using Blueberry Bushel (Light & Dark), Boho Blue (Light) and Balmy Blue (Light) Markers. How did I choose which colours worked best together? I refer to my Stampin’ Blends Chart (click here for your blank PDF copy).

The bird is coloured with Lemon Lolly (Light), Daffodil Delight (Dark), Peach Pie (Light & Dark) and Pecan Pie (Dark).

Colouring Masterclass of Country Birdhouse with Country Lace DSP for Blueberry Bushel Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024.

The flowers are Melon Mambo (Light & Dark), Lemon Lolly (Light) & Peach Pie (Dark) and Ivory & Bronze. The leaves are Shy Shamrock (Light & Dark).

and on the inside

Colouring Masterclass of Country Birdhouse with Country Lace DSP for Blueberry Bushel Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 inside

Many thanks to Jay Soriano, Mitosu Crafts in the UK for the colouring Masterclass.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Boho Blue.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Di Furniss.

The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Catherine Proctor’s blog.

Product List
Stamps: Country Birdhouse*
Dies: Country Birdhouse*
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic White, Blueberry Bushel, Country Lace DSP, 2024-2026 In Color Glimmer, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Black Memento, Blueberry Bushel, Versamark
Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers: Ivory, Bronze, Shy Shamrock, Melon Mambo, Pecan Pie, Lemon Lolly, Daffodil Delight, Peach Piue, Blueberry Bushel, Boho Blue, Balmy Blue
Embellishments: Tinsel Gems Four Pack, Brushed Brass Butterflies
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: White Emboss Powder, Black Stampin’ Write Marker, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Heat Tool, Water Painters, Tear & Tape
* can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

Shop with Kate Morgan

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Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!

Berry Burst: Full of Life Wreath

3 July, 20242 July, 2024 craftwithkate

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I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Wednesday evening for the AWHT Colour Creations Blog Hop showcasing the full range of 50+ gorgeous Stampin’ Up! colours.

Week 10 – Berry Burst

Today I feature the Full of Life 6″ x 6″ DSP, a vibrant pack of patterned papers. I have used the B side of the design and die cut the little flowers from the Flowers of Beauty dies. I first marked out a circle in pencil for the wreath shape, then inked the image in Pumpkin Pie then used a sponge dauber to add Berry Burst ink around the edges before stamping in the form of a wreath. Once dry, I erased the pencil lines.

Flowers of Beauty Wreath card with Full of Life DSP for Berry Burst Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

The floral die cuts were glued around and some copper Metallic Enamel Effects was added to the centres. The sentiment was inked and stamped in the same way as the background image, die cut with the Everyday Details dies and then added to larger circle on Dimensionals. I added a narrow banner between them in Berry Burst cardstock and a White Baker’s Twine bow. Three Brushed Brass Butterflies were added, can you spot them?

Flowers of Beauty Wreath card with Full of Life DSP for Berry Burst Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 side

On the inside a strip of the DSP is added with a strip of white card that has some copper Metallic Enamel Effects smeared across it for some extra shine. A few flowers were added as well as on the envelope too!

Flowers of Beauty Wreath card with Full of Life DSP for Berry Burst Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 inside

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Blackberry Bliss.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Ros Davidson.

The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Catherine Proctor’s blog.

Product List
Stamps: Transluscent Florals
Dies: Flowers of Beauty, Everyday Details
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Thick Basic White, Full of Life DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Berry Burst, Pumpkin Pie
Embellishments: Metallic Enamel Effects (Copper), White Baker’s Twine, Brushed Brass Butterflies
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Sponge Dauber, B & D Clear Acrylic Blocks, 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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Basic Gray: Country Birdhouse Shabby Chic card

26 June, 202425 June, 2024 craftwithkate

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I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Wednesday evening for the AWHT Colour Creations Blog Hop showcasing the full range of 50+ gorgeous Stampin’ Up! colours.

Week 9 – Basic Gray

Today I feature the Country Birdhouse and Country Flowers Bundles and the Country Woods DSP.

A Basic Gray cardbase with a layer that was dry embossed with the Fun Patterns Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. Then I used a sponge dauber to add White craft ink gently over the raised pattern and around the edges of the card. Paper Snips were used to rough up the edges before adhering this to the card base. The birdhouse is die cut from the Country Woods DSP, the roof and stand from Silver Foil and the scallop detail in Basic Gray ink and stamped with the same colour. A small piece of Basic Gray card was darkened with a Blending Brush and Basic Gray ink to place behind the hole. The Lost Lagoon leaves and the Basic White flowers were glued and added on dimensionals.

Shabby Chic Love card with Country Birdhouse Flowers Woods DSP for Basic Gray Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 envelope

The bird is coloured using Watercolour Pencils Assortment 1 & 2 packs; Balmy Blue, Coastal Cabana, Early Espresso, Basic Gray and White. I also added a little colour to the leaves. The centres of the flowers has Pearlised Enamel Effects (White). The white twine was pulled apart and only two strands used for a finer bow.

Shabby Chic Love card with Country Birdhouse Flowers Woods DSP for Basic Gray Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 watercolour pencils

On the inside the pot was stamped in Basic Gray ink directly onto the Country Woods DSP and die cut. This was the same for the envelope details. Some leaves and flowers were added and the sentiment fit perfectly to the left. I adore this sentiment, as it can be used for any occasion.

Shabby Chic Love card with Country Birdhouse Flowers Woods DSP for Basic Gray Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 inside

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Berry Burst.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of the lovely, Christine Blain.

The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Catherine Proctor’s blog.

Product List
Stamps: Country Birdhouse, Country Flowers
Dies: Country Birdhouse, Country Flowers
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic Gray, Basic White, Lost Lagoon, Silver Foil, Country Woods DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: White Craft, Basic Gray
Embellishments: Bakers Twine Essential Pack (white), Pearlised Enamel Effects (white), Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Watercolour Pencils Assortment 1 & 2, Fun Patterns TIEF, Blending Brushes, 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%

Shop with Kate Morgan

Be sure to download a PDF copy of current catalogues from my SU Catalogue Library page.

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and all the latest news and specials!

Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!, Sympathy

Balmy Blue: Mediterranean Blooms

19 June, 202418 June, 2024 craftwithkate

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I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Wednesday evening for the AWHT Colour Creations Blog Hop showcasing the full range of 50+ gorgeous Stampin’ Up! colours.

Week 8 – Balmy Blue

Today I feature the Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper. If you know me, you know I love blue and this paper is beautiful.

Project 1

The main image is fussy cut using Paper Snips from a piece of the Designer Paper and the reverse side has these gorgeous blue patterns. On my Balmy Blue cardbase, I have a layer of ther DSP matted onto Night of Navy cardstock. On top of this is a Night of Navy piece diecut using the Countryside Corners dies and dry embossed with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder.

Sending Love card with Mediterranean Blooms for Balmy Blue Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

The image is added with Dimensionals and I used my Night of Navy Stampin’ Blends Marker to colour the centre section between the oranges which was white. I felt it blended better. I cut some Night of Navy Glittered Ribbon lengthwise so it was narrow and tied it in a double bow and placed it just under the lower orange. The sentiment is heat embossed in White Emboss Powder and Versamark ink, then fussy cut. Some Brushed Brass Butterflies were added to finish off.

The inside of the card I decorated with more layers of the Countryside Corners dies and a strip of DSP.

Sending Love card with Mediterranean Blooms for Balmy Blue Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 inside

Project 2

A little Pocket card or it could be used for a gift card. Patty Bennett, a US Demonstrator, shared her version of these a week or two ago and I thought it was such a neat idea to use Designer papers to create the envelope/pocket. Here I have used two more of the patterns from the DSP. The labels on the front are Unbounded Love dies and the flower is coloured using Wink of Stella. Some balmy Blue Rainbow Adhesive-backed Dots are added below the sentiment.

Pocket card or Gift card envelope with Mediterranean Blooms for Balmy Blue Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

I decided to create a litte card with a tag [Perennial Postage & Unbounded Love dies] to pull it out. The sentiment [Country Birdhouse] is stamped in Balmy Blue ink.

Pocket card or Gift card envelope with Mediterranean Blooms for Balmy Blue Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 open

Pocket card or Gift card envelope with Mediterranean Blooms for Balmy Blue Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 fully open