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Beautiful You

16 December, 201610 December, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share some watercolouring with a gorgeous, must have stamp set from the Occasions 2017 catalogue, Beautiful You.

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Begin by stamping the image in Basic Black ink and let it dry.

Using the AquaPainter and inks, watercolour the sky from the top, getting slightly lighter as you get to the bottom of the page.

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Using the new Watercolour Pencils, colour the image and use the Blender Pen to blend the colour! These are just a fabulous product I can see myself using lots and lots!

I stamped the sentiment onto vellum and added it with Tombo glue.

I added some Wink of Stella to the umbrella.

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What do you think of this card?

Products Used:

Stamp Sets: Beautiful You
Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Whisper White, Watercolour Paper, Vellum
Inks: Basic Black, Marina Mist, Rich Razzleberry
Other: AquaPainter, Watercolour Pencils, Blender Pen, Wink of Stella, Paper Snips, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Sponge Dauber, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Clear Blocks, Scallop Oval Punch

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Dragonfly Dreams

12 December, 20169 December, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a sneak peek of some new products arriving in January 2017 from the Occasions catalogue, the Dragonfly Dreams Bundle!

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I love the blues and purples in this card. I’ve used Marina Mist with Elegant Eggplant!

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Below the purple die cut, I also die cut some vellum and glued it down with Tombo glue. Are you wondering why you can’t see the glue? Well, if you gently sponge it to the back of the vellum evenly, you won’t have any visibility of how you have adhered it! Same with the sentiment!

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The top layer of the dragonfly was run through the Big Shot with a tan embossing mat so it didn’t cut through completely, but left the embossed look.

I also added some Wink of Stella to the body of the dragonfly some some added sparkle.

What do you think of this card?

Products Used:

Stamp Sets: Dragonfly Dreams
Cardstock: Marina Mist, Elegant Eggplant and Vellum
Inks: Marina Mist, Elegant Eggplant
Other: Big Shot, Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits, Sponge Dauber, Paper Snips, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Clear Blocks, Word Window Punch, tan embossing mat

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Birthday, feminine, Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials, Watercolour

Watercolour Dragonflies

9 December, 20169 December, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share another sneak peek of the Dragonfly Dreams Bundle, but this time using the emboss resist technique.

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I love how simple but effective this technique is!

Begin by stamping the images in Versamark ink, then add clear embossing powder and heat set.

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Using the AquaPainter and ink, brush on the colour blending the two together in the centre. I’ve used Calypso Coral and Marina Mist.

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To get those dots, I dropped tiny amounts of water from the AquaPainter, let it sit for a minute or two, then dabbed off with some paper towel. This lifts the colour already added.

I also added a vellum dragonfly and some pearls to the body.

What do you think of this card?

Products Used:

Stamp Sets: Dragonfly Dreams
Cardstock: Marina Mist, Thick Whisper White, Watercolour card and Vellum
Inks: Marina Mist, Calypso Coral, Versamark
Other: Big Shot, Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits, AquaPainter, Heat Tool, Clear Embossing Powder, Sponge Dauber, Paper Snips, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Clear Blocks, Pearls, Silver Ribbon

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Delicate Lace

18 November, 201617 November, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Well as you know, I attended the Stampin’ Up! OnStage Live event in Brisbane 2 weeks ago and my team had a blast of a time! It was a time where we receive a copy of the brand new Occasions catalogue and Saleabration brochure. Woohoo!

As a demonstrator who attends these live events, we also get to pre-purchase some of the new products before anyone else. Well, my order arrived this week and I had to have a little play.

Are you ready to see what I made?

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I have used Pink Pirouette, Sahara Sand and Very Vanilla. I stamped the background using the brand new Delicate Details stamp set, a Saleabration item. This means that when you purchase product to the value of $90, you can choose this stamp set for FREE!

Check out these new Stitched Shapes Framelits which are also new. These are a pre-released and will definitely be in the next Annual catalogue. So exciting, I just adore them!

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This sentiment is from the Balloon Adventures stamp set, also from the new Occasions 2017 catalogue. I tied a bow with silver metallic thread and placed a pearl in the centre.

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Don’t forget to stamp inside your card and on the envelope!

What do you think of these new stamp sets? If you can’t wait to get your hands on them now, then why don’t you join my team and you too can get them as part of your starter kit!

Products Used:

Stamp Sets: Balloon Adventures, Delicate Details
Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Sahara Sand & Very Vanilla
Inks: Sahara Sand
Other: Big Shot, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Silver Metallic Thread, Paper Snips, Very Vanilla Lace Trim, Pearl Basic Jewel, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Simply Scored, Clear Blocks D & I, Sponge Dauber

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Christmas, feminine, Stampin' Up!

Christmas Star of Light

11 November, 201611 November, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Christmas isn’t too far away now and today’s card is all about Christmas, but not using traditional Christmas colours!

I love this stamp set, Star of Light with the coordinating framelits, Starlight.

I have used Melon Mambo, Mint Maracon and Blushing Bride!

and look at that centre star in the Blushing Bride Glimmer card, stunning!

I love the metallic threads too, they are so fine and add that extra touch of elegance.

Don’t forget to decorate the inside of the card and the envelope to coordinate them.

Products Used:

Stamp Sets: Star of Light
Cardstock: Mint Macaron, Whisper White, Blushing Bride Glimmer
Inks: Mint Macaron, Blushing Bride, Melon Mambo
Other: Big Shot, Starlight Framelits, Silver Metallic Thread, Dimensionals, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub

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One Wild Ride

31 October, 201629 October, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Oh, my how pleased I am with this card! This is my first time using this stamp set, One Wild Ride and instead of creating a masculine card, which would be my first instinct with motorbikes, I have created a feminine card!

What? you may be thinking, how do you make something so masculine, into a feminine card? Well read on to check it out!!!

Colours used are: Basic Black, Blushing Bride, Melon Mambo, Whisper White

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I used Blushing Bride only to stamp that background splatter image for a bit of a grungy look. I used Black Momento ink for the rest of the stamping. The strip of Designer Series Paper is from the Pop of Pink pack with a small strip on Silver Glimmer card.

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Don’t you love these amazing Layering Ovals Framelits? They make it so quick to add layering to your projects. I popped them up with dimensionals.

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I also added some Black Metallic thread behind the ovals for a little extra interest.

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Don’t forget to stamp the inside of your card and your envelope to coordinate!

What do you think of today’s card?

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Ice-cream with a cherry on top!

28 October, 201621 October, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Oh, what a messy technique, but the outcome has such a variation and you can get so many designs from one go!

The Shaving Cream technique is one that I do not use regularly but it was part of a challenge for some swaps in our team and I didn’t want to waste the extra pieces that I printed, so I came up with another card to share with you, using the Sprinkles of Life stamp set and Tree Builder Punch.

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I used Blushing Bride, Rich Razzleberry and Sweet Sugarplum reinkers into the shaving cream and swirled them around. I used shimmery white card to place into the shaving cream, lift it up and scrape the excess cream off with my pastry scraper (yes, it works great for this technique). Then I used some paper towel to buff it up and see the shimmer of the card.

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Don’t these ice-creams look so yummy?!!! They remind me of the Sara Lee Blueberry Cheesecake ice-cream that is a favourite in our house. You really must try it, it is awesome!

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And are you wondering how I did the cone?

Well, when we receive our Stampin’ Up! orders in a Big Brown Box, there is all that brown paper protecting our products…. it comes in handy, let me tell you!

You can scrunch it up and then glue it (or use JAC paper) to a piece of card and squash it flat. Stamp the image on it and then cut out the cone with paper snips. Such a great way to add extra dimension to the cone!

What do you think of today’s projects?

Why don’t you give the baby wipe technique a go!

Between 1-31 October, you and your customers can buy three packages of Designer Series Paper and get one free! That’s great news since everyone can use more Designer Series Paper. This sale includes Designer Series Paper from both the annual catalogue and the recently released holiday catalogue (not including Specialty Designer Series Paper or Designer Series Paper Stacks). Promotion period: 1-31 October 2016

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Baby Wipe Technique (Feminine)

24 October, 201621 October, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Last Monday, I shared some baby wipe technique cards in blue tones, so today I want to share some more feminine ones in pink!

I have used Blushing Bride, Rich Razzleberry & Sweet Sugarplum!

Bloomin’ Love stamp set & Happy Heart TIEF

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Sweet Cupcake & Confetti TIEF

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Floral Phrases stamp set & Pop of Pink Washi Tape

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Embellished Ornaments stamp set, Delicate Ornaments thinlits, Lucky Stars TIEF & Christmas Greeting thinlits

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Wondrous Wreath with Petal Burst TIEF

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What do you think of today’s projects?

Why don’t you give the baby wipe technique a go!

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Baby Wipe Technique

17 October, 20169 October, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

I had a card making class on 8th October where we I taught the baby wipe technique!

If you need to make a few cards at a time, this technique is a great way to start. I have used the same technique, but multiple stamp sets for a different look!

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The ink colours I have used are: Pool Party, Bermuda Bay, Dapper Denim & Island Indigo!

There are loads of tutorials on YouTube if you have never tried this technique before.

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This cards uses the Bloomin’ Love stamp set and the Happy Heart Textured Impression Embossing Folder.

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This next card uses the Floral Phrases stamp set.

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Don’t you just love that colour variation as the inks blend together on the baby wipe?!!

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And my 3rd and final card for this post, is a sweet cupcake card!

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Just check out that frosting and the ribbon I’ve tied in a knot rather than a bow if I was making a feminine card!

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What do you think of today’s cards?

Why don’t you give the baby wipe technique a go!

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Birthday Blooms in water colour

12 October, 20169 October, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

I have a different type of card today that can also be used as a gift. It has a card on the top and a little pull out box underneath to place a gift!

I have used the Birthday Blooms stamp set and the water colouring technique. Yes, I know, I have a long way to go with my water colouring, but hey, I had a go!

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I also didn’t have any water colour paper, so I used the Shimmery White card stock, so maybe that didn’t help.

The ink colours I have used with my Aqua Painter were: Melon Mambo, Real Red, Pink Pirouette, Delightful Dijon, Dapper Denim, Wild Wasabi and Garden Green!

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