Fancy Folds – Page 4 – Independent Stampin Up!® Demonstrator, Victoria, Australia

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Hearts of Elegance Half Hexagonal card

22 December, 202431 December, 2024 craftwithkate

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

18 December, 202417 December, 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 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!

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.

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

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%

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!

Happy Crafting

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Lemon Lime Twist: Country Flowers Side Step card

27 November, 202428 November, 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 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.

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

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

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%

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!

Happy Crafting

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

Gray Granite: Otterly Amazing cards

13 November, 202412 November, 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 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.

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

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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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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!

Happy Crafting

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Granny Apple Green: Country Birdhouse Pop Up Standing Card

6 November, 20246 November, 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 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.

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

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

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.

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

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%

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!

Happy Crafting

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Heart of Christmas Week 14: Reindeer Days Fun fold card and scrapbook layouts

4 November, 20243 November, 2024 craftwithkate

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.

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

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%

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!

Happy Crafting

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Gorgeous Grape: Painted Lavender Double Door Pop Up card

30 October, 202428 October, 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 27 – Gorgeous Grape

Today I feature the Painted Lavender stamp set and coordinating dies with the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper (DSP) in a fun fold design.

Colour Combination - Gorgeous Grape

The front feature is stamped in second generation ink, meaning I stamped off on scrap paper before applying to the card. I also stamped this same image in full strength onto Basic White card and die cut it to add over the top on Dimensionals. The greenery is die cut in white and Pretty Peacock ink applied with a blending brush. Gorgeous Grape ink is also applied around all edges of the white layer. The lavender and butterflies have Wink of Stella on them for some sparkle.

Painted Lavender Double Door Pop Up card for Gorgeous Grape Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

As you open the centre panel, it reveals two beautiful Gorgeous Grape doors, dry embossed with one of the Fun Patterns Embossing Folders.

Painted Lavender Double Door Pop Up card for Gorgeous Grape Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024 opening 2

Then continue to open to find a stamped panel, with some more images from the stamp set. These are coloured with Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape and Pretty Peacock, but wait, there is more. Open that panel up to reveal your message and some more gorgeous stamped images!

Painted Lavender Double Door Pop Up card for Gorgeous Grape Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024 opening 3

Painted Lavender Double Door Pop Up card inside for Gorgeous Grape Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

I haven’t put any sentiments on this card, as I’ll add the appropriate ones at the time when I know who I’m sending this to. I cased this design from Karen Philipp, a US Demonstrator.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Granny Apple Green.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our amazing blog hop organiser, Cathy Proctor.

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

Product List
Stamps: Painted Lavender
Dies: Painted Lavender
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic White, Crumb Cake, Gorgeous Grape, Perennial Lvender DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Pretty Peacock
Embellishments: Purple Fine Shimmer Gems, Wink of Stella
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Fun Patterns Embossing Folder, Blending Brushes, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Tear & Tape, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy

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!

Happy Crafting

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Fresh Freesia: Country Flowers Accordian Double Gatefold card

16 October, 202416 October, 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 25 – Fresh Freesia

Today we mark the halfway point through our colours at Week 25!!! Which has been your favourite so far?!!

I am featuring the Country Flowers Bundle with the Country Woods Designer Series Paper (DSP) in this fun fold design. I have used Fresh Freesia, Misty Moonlight and Summer Splash as my main colour palette.

Accordian Double Gatefold card for Fresh Freesia Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

Each of these pots are die cut in white card, but before removing the card, turn them over and run your stylus tip on the Take Your Pick Tool around the inside edge of the die for more definition. Then turn it over and use a Blending Brush to lightly add some ink to create that crisp white border. The flowers and leaves are stamped in Versamark ink, White WOW Emboss Powder added and melted with a Heat Tool. Colour the images using ink and a Water Painter. Around the edges, I added a light wash of Misty Moonlight to soften the harshness of the white edges.

Accordian Double Gatefold card detail 1 for Fresh Freesia Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

Accordian Double Gatefold card detail 2 for Fresh Freesia Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

Don’t you think that wood panelling of the Country Woods Designer Series Paper looks great in the background?!! The Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder was used on the Fresh Freesia panels.

Accordian Double Gatefold card open for Fresh Freesia Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

If that is not enough room to write your message, add a White panel to the back of the card!

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Garden Green.

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

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

Product List
Stamps: Country Flowers*
Dies: Country Flowers*
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic White, Fresh Freesia, Misty Moonlight, Country Woods Designer Series Paper, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Fresh Freesia, Misty Moonlight, Summer Splash, Versamark
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder, Clear 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
*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!

Happy Crafting

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

Heart of Christmas Week 6: Reindeer Fun Pop Up card

9 September, 20249 September, 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 6

Today I feature the cutest Reindeer Fun bundle and the Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper (DSP). These papers are just gorgeous and really make cards easy, as you don’t need to add to much else other than a simple sentiment, as the designs do all the work for you. Under the sentiment, I did add a strip of Regal Distressed Patterns Specialty paper to add a pop of red to the very green and white design. Two small trees are stamped and diecut and a pretty double bow using the Natural Tones Linen Thread. A trio of Drusy Adhesive-backed Embellishments adds some sparkle (love these)!

Reindeer Fun Pop Up Christmas Card for Heart of Christmas Blog Hop Week 6 by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

Open the card and here is all the fun!

Reindeer Fun Pop Up Christmas Card for Heart of Christmas Blog Hop Week 6 by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024 open

A pop up panel sits in front of another piece of that same DSP, with this cutie popping up to say hi!

This little deer is created with three diecut pieces in Early Espresso, Crumb Cake and Pecan Pie. Isn’t it just the cutest, peeking through this 3D window?!!!

Here is the view to see how I created this illusion.

Reindeer Fun Pop Up Christmas Card for Heart of Christmas Blog Hop Week 6 by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024 side

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, Andrea Sargent.

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

Product List
Stamps: Reindeer Fun*
Dies: Reindeer Fun*
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic White, Garsden Green, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Pecan Pie, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Garden Green, Granny Apple Green
Embellishments: Drusy Adhesive-backed Embellishments, Natural Tones Linen Thread
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Glue Dots, Teaer & Tape, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy
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Heart of Christmas 5: Double Pocket DSP Card

2 September, 20242 September, 2024 craftwithkate

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 5

Today I feature the Shining Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP). I’m a bit of a sucker for shiny and glittery things and although I didn’t buy these papers last year, they sure did make it into my stash this year. (Update: this paper has now sold out, but you can substitute with any of your favourite double sided paper designs)!

I’ve used lots of folding for my project today with this fun Double Pocket DSP Card. Starting with a piece of double sided patterned paper cut to A4 size (29.7cm x 21cm), then let the folding begin. A written tutorial can be found below. Customise your envelope to match by adding the same patterned paper to the flap.

Double Pocket Fold Christmas Card for Heart of Christmas Blog Hop Week 5 by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

The tags are cut using dies from the Peaceful Season Bundle (available from 6 September 2024). This top tag has some Red & White Baker’s Twine threaded through one corner with a sentiment stamped in Garden Green or you could replace it with a gift card!

Double Pocket Fold Christmas Card for Heart of Christmas Blog Hop Week 5 by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024 tag 1

The second tag is the same die, but I have cut it two-thirds of the way, removed it from my machine, shuffled the die along and cut from the other end to create this longer tag. This one is where I will write my message to the recipient.

Double Pocket Fold Christmas Card for Heart of Christmas Blog Hop Week 5 by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024 tag 2

The ‘merry’ is stamped is Versamark and White WOW Emboss Powder added and melted with my Heat Tool. The ‘christmas’ is die cut from the red Festive Glimmer. These are added onto the card with Dimensionals.