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Birthday, feminine, Kids Cards, Masculine

Boho bakes a cake!

19 June, 201511 June, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Following on from yesterday’s post with the Build a Birthday stamp set, I wanted to share some more cards with you, also using the Bohemian Borders stamp set!

So what do you think? Just a whole lot of lines and patterns? Yes, well that is what I thought too when I first saw this stamp set and wondered why on earth I needed to have it! Well, as I share this next card with you, you too, may just be adding this stamp set to your next order!!!

I am also using the Build A Birthday stamp set for the cake stand, sentiment and the banner at the top, but my cake layers are stamped using the Bohemian Borders stamp set.

Create it the same way that we placed the layers yesterday, but you may have noticed that the layers are shorter than the stamps themselves. Well here’s a handy little tip: take 2 large post it notes and put them along the side of the card lining them up with the edges of the cake stand, then stamp. Peel away the post it notes and you have a perfectly baked cake! lol

Don’t you just love baking cakes? Well this is mess free baking, unless of course you get ink everywhere!

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

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Butterflies, feminine, Flowers

CASEing the Catalogue

15 June, 201511 June, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a card that I have CASE’d from the Catalogue on pg 124 using the Butterfly Basics Bundle.

I just love this bundle which has the gorgeous stamp set and the coordinating Butterfly Framelits to die cut the butterfly.

How good does that butterfly look die cut in the gold foil sheet?!!!!

Don’t forget to decorate the inside panel of your card and even the envelope!

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Butterfly Basics Photopolymer Bundle

Mint Macaron 1″ Dotted Lace Trim

Linen Thread

Scallop Oval Punch

Whisper White Craft Stampin’ Pad

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad

Rose Red Classic Stampin’ Pad

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Stampin’ Dimensionals

Glue Dots

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Butterflies, feminine, Handmade Cards

Hexagons & Butterflies

12 June, 201511 June, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share something which I have never used before…. the Stampin’ Up! Notecards and Envelopes pack!

I have no idea why it has taken me so long to find these and start using them, because if I knew how wonderful they were, I would have been buying them years ago!

In the pack, you get 20 cards and 20 envelopes. The card size is 12.7 x 8.9cm and the envelope is 13 x 9.2cm. They come in Whisper White or Crumb Cake.

Crumb Cake Note Cards & Envelopes by Stampin' Up! — CRUMB CAKE NOTE CARDS & ENVELOPES Price: $10.50

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes by Stampin' Up! — WHISPER WHITE NOTE CARDS & ENVELOPES Price: $10.50

Anyway, today I have used the white ones along with the stamp sets, Six-Sided Sampler and Gorgeous Grunge. The Six-Sided Sampler Stamp Set and the Hexagon Punch can be purchased as a Bundle, saving you 15%.

I stamped the hexagon images onto Whisper White cardstock in Pool Party, Soft Suede and Crumb Cake inks before punching them out with the Hexagon Punch.

I also punched out an Elegant Butterfly (Pool Party) and Bitty Butterfly (Gold Glitter).

I stamped the gorgeous grunge splatter image first, then layered the hexagons and the 3 across the centre are added with dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment next before adding the strip of Gold Glitter and the butterflies.

This card was made in 5 minutes and so easy to construct. Why don’t you have a go and purchase some of these notecards and envelopes!

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

Would you like two free stamp sets from the new Annual Catalogue? If yes, read on…

Details:

Promotion Period: 2 June – 30 June 2015
New recruits who join during the promotion period will receive their choice of two stamp sets from the new 2015-2016 annual catalogue for free in their Starter Kit, plus for only $169 you can choose $235 worth of products!

More info about joining my team can be found HERE

Also, with the new Stampin’ Rewards (Hostess Rewards) you can now also use your spending dollars to purchase the Starter Kit!

If you would like to join, or would like more information on joining, please feel free to Email Me.

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Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes

Six-Sided Sampler Clear-Mount Bundle

Six-Sided Sampler Wood-Mount Bundle

Gorgeous Grunge Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Gorgeous Grunge Wood-Mount Stamp Set

Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad

Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad

Whisper White A4 Cardstock

Gold Glimmer Paper

Pool Party A4 Cardstock

Stampin’ Dimensionals

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Butterflies, feminine, Handmade Cards

Subtle Floral Wings

8 June, 20154 June, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today we celebrate the Queen’s Birthday with a long weekend here in Melbourne!

What are you doing today?

I am happily going to spend the day at home crafting with my girls, but first I want to share a cute card created with the Floral Wings Stamp Set.

Here I have used Crumb Cake, Soft Suede and Blushing Bride. I just love these colours together and it really has a vintagy feminine feel to it.

This is a two step stamp set, but it is photopolymer, so very easy to line up the images.

I even added some pearls to the centre, cute hey?!

Don’t forget to decorate the inside of your card too, this is just so beautiful.

This stamp set, Floral Wings, is a Hostess Set and can be purchased for only $18 with your Stampin’ Rewards from $250+ party sales.

Look what else you can make with this set!

Give wings to your creativity with the images in this set. Create a floral bouquet or revel in a single butterfly. These Two-Step stamps give you so many creative options–combine individual stamps to build the final image you want in the colors you want.

Our top-quality photopolymer stamps have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time. They’re entirely transparent for perfect image placement, and they adhere well to our clear blocks. You’ll only need one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (a, b, d, e g, i blocks sold separately). The stamps come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference.

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feminine, Kids Cards

Cupcake Time!

3 June, 20152 June, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share another card using the Sprinkles of Life stamp set.

Sprinkles of Life_2 — Sprinkles Of Life Photopolymer Stamp Set (139971) Price: $37.00

Who loves cupcakes??? I do!

This card is predominantly Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe and Watermelon Wonder.

Sprinkles of Life

And check out that Watermelon Wonder colour, it is by far my favourite new In Colour!

The Tree Builder Punch coordinates with this stamp set making it so quick and easy to create your projects.

Tree Builder Punch_1 — Tree Builder Punch (138295) Price: $31.00

This lace ribbon is so soft and easy to tie into a bow. It’s stunning and it comes in all the new In Colours!

Mint Macaron 1″ Dotted Lace Trim (138424) Price: $10.50

And to get you started, you can purchase all the new In Colour inkpads and get the cardstock practically free by purchasing as a bundle!

2015-2017 In Color A4 Cardstock & Classic Stampin’ Pads Kit (138350) Price: $58.00

Get the 2015-2017 In Color essentials in one bundle! The ultra-smooth cardstock is ideal for stamping, so you get clean, crisp images. And the innovative ink pad design has a patented flip-top lid and a firm foam pad to give you a superior stamping experience.

Kit contents:
* 20 sheets cardstock, 4 each in 5 colors: Cucumber Crush, Delightful Dijon, Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe, Watermelon Wonder
* 5 Classic Stampin’ Pads, 1 each in 5 colors: Cucumber Crush, Delightful Dijon, Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe, Watermelon Wonder

Cardstock
* A4
* 80-lb. weight
* Acid free
* Lignin free

Ink
* Fast drying, dye-based ink
* Acid free
* Flip top for upside-down storage: pads stay inked during storage
* Firm foam pad lasts longer than felt pads and provides exceptional ink coverage, especially with solid-image stamps
* Can be re-inked with matching Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills
* Coordinates with Stampin’ Up! cardstock, markers, and embellishments

Have you placed your first order yet with the new Annual Catalogue going live yesterday? There are so many yummy products in there and my wish list is so big, I’m not sure where to start!

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Happy Stamping,

feminine, Flowers

Spread the Love

1 June, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share with you another sneak peek of a product in the new Annual Catalogue which starts tomorrow!!! YAY!!!!

This stamp set is called Sprinkles of Life, but yes, I have used it in a different way to the card I showed you last Wednesday. If you missed it, you can view it here.

This set is so versatile, you will see why in a minute.

This stamp set is photopolymer, so it is completely clear so you can stamp exactly where you want without using the Stamp-a-ma-jig!

The base card is Tip Top Taupe with a layer of the gorgeous new lace ribbon in Watermelon Wonder and a banner in the same colour. Then a layer of Cucumber Crush and Whisper White on top.

I stamped the clouds in Mint Macaron, along with the leaves on the tree top. There is also a layer of Cucumber Crush leaves on the tree, and the trunk is Tip Top Taupe. I have managed to use all of the brand new 2015-2017 In Colours on this card, the last colour being Delightful Dijon in the flowers!

As previously mentioned in my previous post, the Tree Punch coordinates with this stamp set and that is how the little silver glitter bird was cut.

I would love you to comment below with your thoughts on this card.

Don’t forget that the Retired Product List is still available until tomorrow, so click here to shop online 24/7!

I also want to remind you that the end date for the 2014-2015 annual catalogue is tomorrow, 2 June! The brand new catalogue starts tomorrow, so there is 1 day cross-over for both catalogues. This hasn’t happened before, so make the most of the extra Hostess Benefits.

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Happy Stamping,

Butterflies, feminine, Handmade Cards

Floral Wings

25 May, 201524 May, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

I am so excited to start sharing with you a sneak peek of some new product in the Annual Catalogue which starts 2 June!

I begin with a set that you probably won’t be surprised about, as it has flowers and butterflies, some of my favourites 😉

I have used the Floral Wings Hostess stamp set. This set can only be purchased by the Hostess if you have a party at your house, ask a few friends along to have some fun stamping and I can share many different techniques with you all.

This stamp set is photopolymer, so it is completely clear so you can stamp exactly where you want it to be! Love, love, love my photopolymer stamps!!!

Floral Wings

The base card is Watermelon Wonder with a layer of Pool Party which is stamped with some of the new In Colour inks; Tip Top Taupe, Cucumber Crush and Watermelon Wonder.

I fussy cut the butterfly and added it with dimensionals (I can’t wait to get my hands on the coordinating framelits to make this process even easier, but of course even I need to wait until 2 June to get them!)

Floral Wings

I added a strip of the basic pearls to the centre of the butterfly for a little bling!

Be sure to decorate the inside panel of your card and even the envelope.

Floral Wings

I would love you to comment below with your thoughts on this card.

Don’t forget that the Retired Product List is still available so click here to shop online 24/7!

I also want to remind you that the end date for the 2014-2015 annual catalogue has changed from 30 June to 2 June! So be prepared for this change and get those orders in before the items run out.

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Happy Stamping,

Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, feminine, Flowers

Blog Hop: Favourite Retiring Products

21 May, 201521 May, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I bring you another AWHT blog hop with some of the awesome ladies in the Art With Heart Stampin’ Up! Team. Today our focus is on our Favourite Retiring Product!

You have come to my blog from the lovely, Jenny Van Dijk.

Now let’s get started!

For my project, I have used my all time favourite stamp set, Stippled Blossoms Stamp Set and the I Love Lace Background Stamp.

I was so upset when I saw that Stippled Blossoms was retiring as it was the very first Stampin’ Up stamp set that I purchased. I cannot tell you just how much I love it and I am certainly going to miss creating with it (sniff, sob). It was so popular that it also sold out within days of it retiring, so unfortunately it can no longer be purchased.

Stippled Blossoms & I Love Lace

I have used Crisp Cantaloupe as my card base. I stamped the I Love Lace background stamp with Versamark Ink onto Crisp Cantaloupe card stock and applied gold embossing powder being heat setting it. How gorgeous does it look? Check out that shine!

Stippled Blossoms & I Love Lace

Next I Inked up the solid Stippled Blossom image with Crisp Cantaloupe ink onto the coordinating card stock, using the Masking Technique. Then I applied Versamark ink to the second image and using the Stamp-a-ma-jig, stamped it on top, before applying more gold embossing powder and heat set it with my heat tool. This is the first time I have ever embossed this image, but it gives a real special effect and I wish I had thought of it sooner! I fussy cut the flowers with my paper snips.

The leaves are stamped with Old Olive and Baked Brown Sugar inks onto Whisper White card stock and fussy cut.

Stippled Blossoms & I Love Lace

I added the Baked Brown Sugar stretch ruffled ribbon around the edge before gluing it to the card base.

The images are added with dimensionals as is the sentiment. This was punched out with the Word Window punch.

I think this is the perfect card for this occasion.

Thanks for visiting today. Don’t forget to email me at craftwithkate@live.com.au to get a copy of the new Annual Catalogue or to ask about joining the Art With Heart team.

Let’s keep this blog hop hopping. Next up we have the amazing, Rachel Woollard.

If you find a broken link or have come to this blog hop from a different entry point, you can view the participants below:

1. Judy May
2. Tina Gillespie
3. Genna Gifford
4. Ros Davidson
5. Claire Daly
6. Nikki Sadler
7. Kathryn Mangelsdorf
8. Kayleen McLean
9. Kathryn Ruddick
10. Jenny Van Dijk
11. Kate Morgan (that’s me!)
12. Rachel Woollard
13. Barbara Lindsey

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Chalk Talk & I Love Lace

18 May, 201517 May, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Welcome to another card made with retiring products!

Today I use the Chalk Talk and I Love Lace Stamp Sets and coordinating Chalk Talk framelits.

I used a Sahara Sand card base layered with Blushing Bride that was stamped with I Love Lace background stamp in Crumb Cake ink. I also sponged the edges with a sponge dauber. I added some of the Sahara Sand Lace Trim before gluing it to the base card.

Chalk Talk & I Love Lace

I stamped the large tag image from Chalk Talk and die cut it out with the framelits. I added some more of the lace trim and a small piece of linen thread tied around the top. I punched a couple of flowers from the Itty Bitty Accents punch pack, sponged the edges and added a pearl to the centre. It is such a versatile stamp set and another one that I am sad to see retire 😦

Chalk Talk & I Love Lace

I love the softness of this card and the vintage/cottage style it brings!

Below are some of the retiring products that I used above. Some up to 50% off, so get in quick as they are selling super fast! The bundles save you 15% by purchasing them together.

CHALK TALK CLEAR-MOUNT BUNDLE

Price: $66.95

CHALK TALK WOOD STAMP SET

Price: ~~$44.95~~ $33.71

CHALK TALK WOOD-MOUNT BUNDLE

Price: $74.75

CHALK TALK CLEAR STAMP SET

Price: ~~$35.95~~ $26.96

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Happy Stamping,

Sahara Sand 7/8″ (2.2 Cm) Lace Trim

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack

Card Stock A4 Blushing Bride

Sahara Sand A4 Card Stock

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad

Sponge Daubers

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

Linen Thread

Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments

Stampin’ Dimensionals

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

Baby, Birthday, Celebrate, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), feminine, Handmade Cards, Kids Cards, Stampin' Up! Events

Ready for Convention 2015

29 April, 201512 April, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

I am getting in early today as I am heading to the airport in an hour or so, to travel to the Gold Coast for the Stampin’ Up! Convention!!!! Yay!!! So exciting!!!!

So today, I want to share with you my Convention Swaps. These are card fronts that we, as demonstrators make, to swap with other demonstrators on the first morning of Convention. I have made 52 to take and swap tomorrow morning in various mixed colours. Here are a few of them:

Stampin' Up! Owl Balloon

Sorry they have a bit of reflection, but I seal them into plastic bags so they stay nice and clean and don’t get ruined in my bag travelling.

Stampin' Up! Owl Balloon

I have embossed a piece of Whisper White card stock with the Large Polka Dot TIEF. The balloons are die cut from the Balloon Framelits which are still available in the Occasions Catalogue. These are embossed with the Lucky Stars TIEF or Decorative Dots TIEF. The sentiments are stamped from A Dozen Thoughts stamp set.

Stampin' Up! Owl Balloon

The owl is made using the Owl Builder Punch and Sahara Sand card stock and coordinating Designer Series Paper. His wings are made using the wings from the Bird Builder Punch. Don’t you love the way I have folded his left wing to hold the twine?!!! So damn cute! The owl is attached to the card with dimensionals.

Stampin' Up! Owl Balloon

2013-2015 In Colours: Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding & Strawberry Slush

2013-2015InColours

Have you stocked up on your favourite 2013-2015 In Colours (and reinkers too!)? They will be retiring very soon and they always sell out FAST! Get them now so you won’t be disappointed! Don’t forget to check out the deals on the Retired List too!

Happy Stamping,