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Pool Party: Otterly Adorable Fun Reveal card

Week 43 – Pool Party

Here is my project using the Otterly Adorable Designer Series Paper and the Otterly Amazing dies to cut the images out of the papers.

I used the Textured Notes dies to cut the rectangle in the Basic White layer to create a frame with some of the papers behind. Some Riverside Irregular Pearls were added beside the otters.

Open the card and this is where the magic happens. Open it slowly to see the otters swimming in the water attached on Window Sheet strips to a central mechanism.

I got this idea from Susan Campfield and adjusted the measurements to Metric to suit out Australian cardstock. In hindsight, her measurements would have worked anyway. More of the Textured Notes dies are added inside to write your message.

There isn’t any stamping on my project, just patterned paper, coloured card and some dies!!

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Poppy Parade.

Product List
Dies:
Otterly Amazing, Textured Notes
Paper: Basic White, Pool Party, Otterly Adorable Designer Series Papere, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: Riverside Irregular Pearls, Acrylic Blocks, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Tear & Tape, Glue Dots, Mini 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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Petal Pink: Sneak Peek of new product coming in March!

Week 42 – Petal Pink

I want to remind you that Saleabration ends this week, so if you want to earn some free products, ensure you place your order before 11pm on 28 February 2025.

Today I feature the Marbled Elegance Specialty Designer Paper with some soon to be released Online Exclusive products on 4 March 2025; Thankful Garden Bundle, Patterns of Friendship stamp set and the Textured Notes Dies.

On the Poppy Parade card base, a layer of Petal Pink sits behind the Specialty Designer Papers. The next two layers are the Textured Notes dies in Petal Pink and Basic White.

Look at that gorgeous Gold Wow Emboss Powder melted on the outline of the feature image. It is coloured using the Thankful Garden Decorative Masks and Blending Brushes with the following inkpads: Petal Pink, Melon Mambo, Poppy Parade, Lemon Lime Twist and Granny Apple Green. Die cut with the copordinating die and attach on Dimensionals.

Open the card to find this gorgeous display with more Specialty paper and the word MUM in Gold Foil on each of the 3 popout panels!

On the back of the front panel, I added some Basic White card to write a special message.

It is my mum’s birthday tomorrow and this is the fun fold card I’ved made for her

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Product List
Stamps:
Thankful Garden*, Patterns of Friendship
Ink: Versamark, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Petal Pink, Melon Mambo, Poppy Parade
Paper: Basic White, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Gold Foil, Marbled Elegance Specialty DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: Thankful Garden dies & Decorative Masks*, Textured Notes dies, Alphabet a la Mode dies, Blending Brushes, Adhesive Sheets, Melon Mambo Stamin’ Write Write Marker, Gold WOW Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Acrylic Blocks, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Tear & Tape, Glue Dots, Mini 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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Night of Navy: Take to the Sky cards

Week 38 – Night of Navy

Today I feature the Take to the Sky Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the Documenting the Day stamp set, free with a qualifying order during Saleabration (SAB) 2025.  I started with a Thick Basic White card (29.7cm x 10.5cm, scored at 7.5cm & 14.9cm). The card front is dry embossed with the So Swirly Embossing Folder which I inked up with Boho Blue ink before putting the card into the folder. The image is from the paper pack and I stamped the sentiment (So Sincere stamp set) in Versamark ink, Gold WOW Emboss Powder added and melted with my Heat Tool. This layer is matted with some DSP and Night of Navy card. Some Natural Tones Linen Thread is wrapped around and tied in a knot before the upper section is glued to the top half of the card base. Some 2023-25 In Color™ Dots are added to finish it off.

Here is how the card stands for display

The inside of the card is a Basic White insert with a matt layer of Night of Navy. I stamped the sun in Boho Blue and the sentiment in Night of Navy. The letters DAD (Documenting the Day stamp set, free with a qualifying order during SAB25)  are stamped on extra Basic White card, fussy cut and added to the card insert on Dimensionals. This is so the card front sits up for display!

Card 2 – I stamped the card front with the Elements of Text stamp set in tone on tone before added a layer of Boho Blue card dry embossed with the Timeless Plaid 3D Embossing Folder and also stamped with Elements of Text stamp set. The DSP circle (Spotlight on Nature dies) and the strip with the planes are added next. Some Natural Tones Linen Thread is added behind the sentiment (Hearts of Elegance stamp set). The edges are sponged with Boho Blue ink using a Dauber. Some 2023-25 In Color™ Dots are added.

On the inside, I added a Basic White piece of cardstock to write my sentiment and those circles of DSP, well they are leftover from the circle on the front of the card. I started with the largest circle, but felt it was too big so dicut one size smaller, but felt that was too big also, so cut it down again, leving me with these two circles. So as not to waste them, I added them here!!!

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Product List
Stamps: 
Elements of Text, Hearts of Elegance, Documenting the Day (SAB), So Sincere
Dies: Spotlight on Nature
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic White, Boho Blue, Night of Navy, Take to the Sky DSP, Thick Basic White, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Boho Blue, Night of Navy, Versamark
Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers: Night of Navy (D)
Embellishments: 23-25 In Color™ Dots, Natural Tones Linen Thread
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Daubers, Gold WOW Emboss Powder, So Swirly & Timeless Plaid 3D Embossing Folders, Acrylic Blocks, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Tear & Tape, Glue Dots, Mini 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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Misty Moonlight Master the art of ink blending with For the Books Bookmark card

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Week 35 – Misty Moonlight

Yesterday was the start of Saleabration and the release of the new 2025 Jan-Apr Mini catalogue and Scrapbook Brochure. To view the PDF of these catalogues, click the images below. Plus new products in the Online Exclusives section of the store!

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2025 January Scrapbooking Brochure cover

Today I feature the For the Books bundle in the new 2025 Jan-Apr Mini catalogue with this cool bookmark card; a gift within the card (cased idea from Cards by Juliet).

Some Timeless Plaid DSP is added to the front left panel and the Fun Patterns Embossing Folder (currently on sale in the Last Chance Products) is used on the right panel. The little book is die cut (Misty Moonlight and Basic White) and the little tassels (Basic White & Calypso Coral) are added on some Gold Twisted Thread. The sentiment is stamped onto an Everyday Arches die (new in Online Exclusives).

For the Books Bookmark card Misty Moonlight Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin up Australia 2025

The bookmark slides out from the hidden panel on the front of the card. I stamped the images first and then used my Light Crumb Cake Blends Marker to draw lines for the shelves. 

For the Books Bookmark card Misty Moonlight Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin up Australia 2025 Bookmark

On the inside the sentiment and images are stamped and then coloured using a Blender Pen.

For the Books Bookmark card Misty Moonlight Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin up Australia 2025 inside

To use Blender Pens

  1. Stamp an image in Tuxedo Black Memento ink or Jet Black StāzOn ink on Basic White Cardstock. Allow the ink to dry.
  2. Squeeze a Classic Stampin’ Pad in the middle to transfer some ink to the inside of the lid (or you can use Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills).
  3. Pick up some ink with your Blender Pen and colour your image. Add more ink for darker shades.
  4. When changing colours or finishing your project, clean the Blender Pen by simply scribbling on scrap paper until there’s no more colour transferring from the pen.

Artist Tips

  • Blender Pens may stain, but that won’t affect the results. Reuse them again and again!
  • Blender Pens give you a watercolour effect, but they don’t saturate the paper like Water Painters can.
  • Blender Pens give you more colour options than Watercolor Pencils because they can be used with any Classic Stampin’ Ink.
  • Blender Pens provide a less-intense result than Stampin’ Blends.
  • Blender Pens were a perfect fit for the books in the For the Books Stamp Set because their fine tips work well with smaller images and details.

Bookmark card Template

As a bonus, when you spend $100+ you get to select free product from the Saleabration brochure. This card showcases two of the free products; Bloom Impressions Designer Paper and the Pick a Season stamp set.

Pick a Season Bloom Impressions Saleabration card by Kate Morgan Stampin up Australia 2025.

The Everyday Arches dies have already become a favourite of mine, so get used to seeing them used heaps! This tree is stamped in Granny Apple Green, Misty Moonlight and Pecan Pie. I’ve wrapped some Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon around and tied a bow. Some Brushed Brass Butterflies are added for shine.

Pick a Season Bloom Impressions Saleabration card by Kate Morgan Stampin up Australia 2025

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Moody Mauve.

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

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Product List
Stamps: 
For the Books*, Pick of the Season
Dies: For the Books*, Everyday Arches
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Misty Moonlight, Calypso Coral, Thick Basic White, Timeless Plaid DSP, Bloom Impressions DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Misty Moonlight, Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green, Pecan Pie
Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers: Crumb Cake Light
Embellishments: Gold Twisted Thread, Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon, Brushed Brass Butterflies
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Blender Pens, Fun Patterns Embossing Folders, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Tear & Tape, Glue Dots, 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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Hearts of Elegance Half Hexagonal card

Today I feature a fun fold card, but do not be dismissive thinking it is too difficult as it is really easy to recreate. Read on and I’ll explain more about it. You will be surprised!

The Hearts of Elegance bundle and the Marbled Elegance Specialty DSP are available in the Online Exclusives section of the online store. This could suit any occasion; Birthday, Wedding Day, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, etc.

Half Hexagonal Fun Fold card using Stampin Up Hearts of Elegance and Marbled Elegance SDSP by Kate Morgan Australia 2024

Here is the view from the top of the card where you can see that half hexagon.

Half Hexagonal Fun Fold card using Stampin Up Hearts of Elegance and Marbled Elegance SDSP by Kate Morgan Australia 2024 top view

and it folds flat like this to fit into an envelope for posting!

Half Hexagonal Fun Fold card using Stampin Up Hearts of Elegance and Marbled Elegance SDSP by Kate Morgan Australia 2024 flat to fit in envelope

Step by step details
Card base: 11cm x 14.5cm, score the long edge @ 2cm from each end and fold them to the front (valley folds). Decorate the inside with the following.
DSP (inside): 10.5cm x 2cm and 2 pieces 10.5cm x 1.5cm

Cardstock strips x 2: 18.5cm x 3cm, score @ 2cm & 6.5cm from each end. Fold and burnish all scorelines as mountain folds. Add adhesive of choice to the end tabs and adhere them to the outisde of the two side folds of the cardbase, lining them up along the top of the card. Repeat with the second strip along the base. The card base will fold flat to fit into an envelope for postage. Use the following DSP measurements to decorate.
DSP (decorate the strips): 13cm x 2.5cm, cut so you have 4cm piece, 5cm, 4cm (to keep the continuous pattern) you need two lots of these.

White card:
10.5cm x 10cm (adhere to the back for your message).
Extra: DSP and cardstock to cut your heart features and the sentiment!

Thanks for dropping by. Wishing you all a festive season and a safe New Year. See you again in 2025!

Product List
Stamps: 
Hearts of Elegance*
Dies: Hearts of Elegance*, Stylish Shapes
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic White, Melon Mambo, Gold Foil, Marbled Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Melon Mambo
Embellishments: Purple Adhesive-backed Sequins
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: H Block, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Glue Dots, 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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Melon Mambo: Cake Celebrations Birthday Spanner card

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Week 34 – Melon Mambo

Today I feature a fun fold portrait spanner card. It is simply a portrait folding card and the two sides of the card front are cut at 1.5cm to the centre scoreline. Once decorated, add the sentiment that adheres across the cardfront, but only glued to the two side strips creating the spanner. Scroll on to see how it opens!

Feminine Birthday portrait spanner card using Stampin Up Cake Celebrations and Marbled Elegance SDSP for Melon Mambo Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan Australia 2024

I have used the Online Exclusives bundle, Cake Celebrations with the Marbled Elegance Specialty DSP because it is so gorgeous!

Feminine Birthday portrait spanner card using Stampin Up Cake Celebrations and Marbled Elegance SDSP for Melon Mambo Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan Australia 2024 close up

To create the cake, I die cut the larger cake piece in Basic White and used the largest Water Painter to pick up some ink from the lid of my Melon Mambo ink pad, creating that brushed look of icing on a cake. The frosting was also die cut from Basic White crd and adhered to the top of the cake, but then I added a thick layer of White Pearlised Enamel Effects and how good does it look?!!! The banner and the cake stand are die cut in Gold Foil for more glamour! These sit on a Basic White circle from the Stylish Shapes dies.

When you open the top layer, you can see how the sentiment is adhered holding the front together.

Feminine Birthday portrait spanner card using Stampin Up Cake Celebrations and Marbled Elegance SDSP for Melon Mambo Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan Australia 2024 opening

Fold up the next layer to reveal the inside where there is plenty of room to write your message between the strips of designer paper.

Feminine Birthday portrait spanner card using Stampin Up Cake Celebrations and Marbled Elegance SDSP for Melon Mambo Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan Australia 2024 open

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me in the New Year starting on Wednesday 8th January for inspiration using Misty Moonlight.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Andrea Sargent.

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Product List
Stamps: 
Cake Celebrations*
Dies: Cake Celebrations*, Stylish Shapes
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Thick Basic White, Melon Mambo, Gold Foil, Marbled Elegance SDSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Melon Mambo
Embellishments: Festive Pearls
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: White Pearlised Enamel Effects, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Tear & Tape, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Water Painters
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Lemon Lime Twist: Country Flowers Side Step card

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Week 31 – Lemon Lime Twist

Today I feature a side step card design with the Country Woods DSP and the Country Flowers bundle.

Country Flowers Side Step card for Lemon Lime Twist Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

I’m not sure if you can see it clearly in the photo, but there is stitching of White Baker’s Twine on the left panel. I die cut the two long dies (Everyday Details dies) that look like rows of dots (see below).

Everyday Details dies

I used a needle to thread the twine and it adds extra texture to the card. The pieces of patterned paper in the background are coloured around the edges with Lemon Lime Twist ink using Blending Brushes.

Country Flowers Side Step card for Lemon Lime Twist Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024.

The two pots are also patterned paper and the one above is stamped in Smoky Slate ink. The flowers and leaves are die cut from Basic White card and coloured with Blends Combo Markers; Bubble Bath, Granny Apple Green,  Lemon Lime Twist & Petunia Pop. The stool is coloured with Grey Granite & Smoky Slate. The Iridescent Jewels in the flower centres are coloured with the Dark Lemon Lime Twist Blends Marker.

A free written tutorial can be found here.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Lemon Lolly.

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Product List
Stamps: 
Country Flowers*
Dies: Country Flowers*, Everyday Details
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Thick Basic White, Country Lace DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Lemon Lime Twist, Smoky Slate
Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers: Bubble Bath, Granny Apple Green, Grey Granite, Lemon Lime Twist, Petunia Pop, Smoky Slate
Embellishments: Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels, White Baker’s Twine
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Blending Brushes, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Tear & Tape, Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Heat Tool, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Water Painters
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Gray Granite: Otterly Amazing cards

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Week 29 – Gray Granite

Today I feature the Otterly Amazing bundle and the Otterly Adorable Designer Series Paper (new to the Online Exclusives section of the store).

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As you can see above, there are some adorable full page 12 x 12 patterned sheets and I have cut one up to create this first card, a simple single layer card. The card base is Gray Granite and then I inked the edges of the patterned paper with my Gray Granite ink pad, added Clear Emboss Powder and melted with my heat tool. This adds a lovely soft border without adding extra cardstock bulk to my card. A piece of the soft Loft Lagoon Soft Cording is wrapped around and tied in a bow.

Otterly Amazing single layer card for Gray Granite Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

Can you see the glisten of the water? I used an old Water Painter and some Versamark refill ink to paint over the water before adding Clear Emboss Powder then melted with my heat tool. This added a bit of wow to a simple single layer card.

Otterly Amazing single layer card glistening water for Gray Granite Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

on the inside a simple white panel and a diecut otter from the DSP. How cute is he?!!

Otterly Amazing single layer card for Gray Granite Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024 inside

Card 2 is for the casual crafter, more of a stepped up card but not difficult to create. Using the patterned papers really helped creating the scene, and the otters are diecut from the papers – how cool is that?! The extra plant life is cut from Pretty Peacock and Garden Green cardstock and the rocks from Gray Granite.

Otterly Amazing Stepper card for Gray Granite Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

Here is a close up of the sentiment that is heat embossed with White WOW Emboss powder. I have used a white gelly roll pen to add some detail to the rocks and around the sentiment. Some Riverside Irregular Pearls were added.

Otterly Amazing Stepper card for Gray Granite Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024 feature

Here is a side view

Otterly Amazing Stepper card for Gray Granite Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024 side view

On the inside I added another of the die cut otters, the same as what is on the front. I stamped an otter onto the envelopes for both these cards.

Basic measurements
Card base: 16.4cm x 10.5cm & 27cm x 10.5cm
Step 1 DSP: 10cm x 5.5cm
Step 2 DSP: 10cm x 14.4cm
Diamond: 7.5cm x 7.5cm
Diamond DSP: 7cm x 7cm

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Highland Heather.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Amie McIlroy in Western Australia.

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Product List
Stamps: 
Otterly Amazing*
Dies: Otterly Amazing *
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic White, Thick Basic White, Garden Green, Grey Granite, Pretty Peacock, Otterly Adorable 12×12 DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Gray Granite, Versamark
Embellishments: Lost Lagoon Soft Cording, Riverside Irregular Pearls
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Clear Emboss Powder, White WOW Emboss Powder, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Tear & Tape, Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Heat Tool, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Water Painters, White Gelly Roll Pen (non SU)
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Granny Apple Green: Country Birdhouse Pop Up Standing Card

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Week 28 – Granny Apple Green

Today I feature a fun fold card using very earthy tones this week. I find Granny Apple Green a very bright tone, so I used it by adding ink blending around the outer edges of the Country Woods designer paper layer. The Country Birdhouse stamps and coordinating dies were used to stamp the birdhouse, and two birds in Black Memento ink and I die cut the elements to embellish the card.  The base was dry embossed with my favourite Distressed Tile 3D embossing folder.

Country Birdhouse Pop Up Standing card for Granny Apple Green Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

The sentiment and die cut piece is from the Unbounded Love bundle.

The birdhouse is coloured with Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers; Pecan Pie and the Natural Tones Collection of Deep Combo (SU100), Medium Combo (SU500), Medium Light (SU700) & Light Combo (SU900).

Country Birdhouse Pop Up Standing card for Granny Apple Green Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024 side

The birds and leaves are also coloured with Blends Markers; Crumb Cake, Granny Apple Green & Soft Sea Foam. The perch and the bow are cut from Early Espresso cardstock. The perch is glued into the centre of the base and the bird attached with a glue dot.

You may be wondering “how do I mail it”? Well, the bottom section folds up so it fits into a C6 envelope!

Country Birdhouse Pop Up Standing card for Granny Apple Green Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024 closed

Write your message on the back!

Country Birdhouse Pop Up Standing card for Granny Apple Green Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024 flat

Do you love making fun fold cards too? Thanks to Jennifer at Evasions Creatives for the inspiration.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Gray Granite.

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

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Product List
Stamps: 
Country Birdhouse* Unbounded Love*
Dies: Country Birdhouse* Unbounded Love*
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Early Espresso, Country Lace DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Granny Apple Green, Black Memento
Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers: Crumb Cake, Granny Apple Green, Soft Sea Foam, Pecan Pie, Natural Tones Collection (SU100, SU500, SU600, SU900)
Embellishments: Brushed Brass Butterflies, Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Blending Brushes, Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Tear & Tape, Glue Dots, 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 Week 14: Reindeer Days Fun fold card and scrapbook layouts

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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 14

Today I feature the the Reindeer Fun bundle and coordinating Reindeer Days DSP (designer paper) in this fun fold design. The two largest circles from the Stylish Shapes dies were used to die cut the circles. The largest one is cut through the card front after the deigner paper was added. The smaller one is a Basic White layer ink blended with Granny Apple Green. The sentiment is stamped in Garden Green ink to bring in the colour from the designer paper.

Reindeer Fun Fun Fold card Week 14 HOC by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

The layers of the Reindeer are Early Espresso, Pecan Pie, Basic Beige and Festive Glimmer for Rudolph’s nose! The wreath is Granny Apple Green with a Real Red bow and swome Iridescent Adhesive-backed Discs.

Reindeer Fun Fun Fold card Week 14 HOC by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 detail

Once the Basic White insert is added and decorated with deigner paper, the circle feature can be glued through the card front by adding glue only to the right half of the circle. This then forms the pop out feature.

Reindeer Fun Fun Fold card Week 14 HOC by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 open

Using the same suite of products and the additional Reindeer Memories Sticker Sheet, I’ve created four scrapbook pages ready to stick my Christmas Day photos into!

This double page layout also has some piecing to them. I traced around a paper plate with a pencil and used my piecing tool in the Take Your Pick Tool and the Piercing Mat to add the holes.

Reindeer Memories Scrapbook Page 1 Week 14 HOC by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

You can see the piercing more on this layout.

Reindeer Memories Scrapbook Page 2 Week 14 HOC by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

These next two pages use a piece of Country Woods DSP as their base. This one has the tab in the top corner for adding journalling an a large photo. Most of those deer have been fussy cut from the Reindeer Days Designer Paper. While recovering from surgery and not being allowed to do too much, this was a great way to pass the time away productively.

Reindeer Memories Scrapbook Page 3 Week 14 HOC by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

This page I have room for three photos and the top left is for journalling.

Reindeer Memories Scrapbook Page 4 Week 14 HOC by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

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, Sharon Davern.

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

2024 Sept-Dec Mini catalogue Cover

Product List
Stamps:
Reindeer Fun*
Dies: Reindeer Fun*, Alphabet a la Mode, Peaceful Season, Spotlight on Nature
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic Beige, Basic White, Early Espresso, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Pecan Pie, Real Red, Festive Glimmer, Reindeer Days DSP, Reindeer Memories Sticker Sheet, 12 x 12 Basic White cardstock, Country Woods DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Garden Green, Versamark
Embellishments: Cherry Cobbler & Gold Satin Ribbon, Iridescent Adhesive-backed Discs, Adhesive-backed Glitter Sequins
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Blending Brushes, 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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