feminine – Page 59 – Independent Stampin Up!® Demonstrator, Victoria, Australia

Flower Pot Card

25 January, 201423 September, 2014 craftwithkate

Morning Crafters,

Here is my take on the Flower Pot card which has been around for years, but this is my first time creating one ~ I don’t know why it took me so long, when it was so simple!

I have used Soft Suede cardstock 9″ x 3-1/2″ then scored it at 3-1/2″ & 7″.

Fold in a zigzag and using a border punch, create the edge on the flower pot.

Measure in 1/2″ from each side at the bottom of the pot and mark with a pencil. Holding up the flap, draw a line from the pencil mark to the top corner to create the pot shape. Cut along each of these lines through the double thickness of cardstock.

Take some ribbon and tie it around the top of the flower pot (as shown). This holds the card together without any gluing!!!

Take a piece of soft suede card measured at 2-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ and a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock of 2-1/4″ x 4-1/4″.

Layer these on top of each other. This creates the section for your written message and slides into the pot.

Once you have this in the pot, decorate as desired, ensuring you cover the top part of the card and that some of the images sit in front of the pot.

HANDY TIP: It is also a good idea to lay this onto an envelope so as not to add too much height that it won’t fit into a standard size envelope!!!!

I have used Real Red, Coastal Cabana and the Fresh Prints Designer Series paper stack, along with the Simple Stems Stamp set and the coordinating Secret Garden Framelits. This stamp set and DSP are available from 28th January during Sale-a-bration!

Be sure to let me know what you think of my take on the Flower Pot card!

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Happy Crafting,

feminine, Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB)

Cascading Card

16 January, 201416 January, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

Here is another style of card that I have had on my list to make and finally got around to trying it. It is a bit like a concertina and folds flat to be able to send in the post!

This is the cascading card and I have seen many variations of it. I made this simple version but next time will spend more time in decorating it, but this gives you an idea of how it can look!

I have used some of the new items in the upcoming Occasions catalogue available online from 28th January.

For written instructions on how this is made click Cascading Card

Happy Crafting,

Kate

feminine, Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB)

Simple Stems, part 1

12 January, 201411 January, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

As you know, I am having loads of fun playing with my new supplies from the Sale-a-bration brochure & Occasions catalogue.

Here are some more lovely samples using the Simple Stems Stamp Set which is in the new Occasions Catalogue, available for purchase from 28th January. Just let me know if you would like a copy of the catalogues mailed to you prior to the sale starting!

The gorgeous background papers are delightful and I am finding it really hard to choose between the different packs, so I got a pack of each!!!

Sweet Sorbet is from the Sale-a-bration brochure which if you place an order of $90 or more, you can get a packet for free!

Water Colour Wonder is in the soon to be released Occasions Catalogue and is to die for.

The stamp set, Simple Stems, also has two of its images that coordinate with the Secret Garden Framelits Dies.

Okay, so now for some samples ~ In this first card I used the Water Colour Wonder DSP and stamped the images in Pistachio Pudding and Crisp Canteloupe.

Crisp Canteloupe & Pistachio Pudding with Sweet Sorbet DSP

Strawberry Slush and White with the new Decorative Dots TIEF (available free with a $90 order)

Products used:

Stamp Set: Simple Stems, Bitty Banners

Cardstock: White, Sweet Sorbet DSP, Water Colour Wonder DSP

Ink: Island Indigo, Crisp Canteloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, Wild Wasabi

Tools: Big Shot, Bitty Banners Framelit Dies, Oval Frames Die, Decorative Dots TIEF, Stampin’ Trimmer, Paper Snips

Accessories: Tombo Glue, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Ruffled Stretch Trim Ribbon

To purchase any of these items, be sure to visit my online store from 28th January!

Happy Crafting,

Kate

feminine, Techniques & Tutorials

Upright Diamond Fold Card

4 January, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

Today I have been having a play with a new type of card folding technique ~ the Upright Diamond Fold.

It is quite different to any other card I have made before!

To begin I used a card base of 11” x 7” cardstock .

On both long sides make a mark at 2”, 4”, 6” and 7”

On the left short side make a mark at 3½”

Valley fold on the blue lines

Mountain fold on the red lines

Cut on the green lines

To make the diamond shape layer, cut a piece of DSP 3¾” x 6¾”

Make a mark at the 1 7/8” on the short sides and 3 3/8” on the long sides.

Cut on the green lines.

Decorate as desired.

I have used the Gingham Garden Designer Series Paper with Melon Mambo, Blushing Bride, Wild Wasabi, and the Designer Frames Embossing Folder.

Let me know what you think of this style of card by leaving a comment below.

Happy Stamping!

Kate

Card in a Box Style, feminine

Flower Shop Explosion Box Card

2 January, 2014 craftwithkate

Happy New Year!

I am loving making these explosion box cards if you haven’t noticed by now! They are so quick and easy and fun to make. All the cutting and scoring is done with the Stampin’ Trimmer.

This card is for my husbands cousin who is turning 26. I think she will love the colours of Wisteria Wonder, Blushing Bride and Pistachio Pudding. I used the Flower Shop Bundle from the current Annual Catalogue and the Papillon Butterfly Stamp set with the coordinating punch.

Flower Shop Bundle (stamps & coordinating punch)

To order Flower Shop Bundle in wood CLICK HERE or in clear CLICK HERE

Don’t forget to have a look through your Holiday catalogue and if there is anything you’d be sorry to miss out on, you have until near the end of this month to order. Most of the range will retire after that. So don’t miss out.

Happy Stamping!

Kate

feminine, General

A whole lot of love

3 December, 20132 December, 2013 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

This holiday is a time to share the love with anyone and everyone. We’re here to help you prepare with the A Whole Lot of Love products.

Dates: Available 1 December -27 January or while supplies last.

Item	Description	Price
131850	Love You More Stamp Set (Wood)	$37.95
131853	Love You More Stamp Set (Clear)	$29.95
134611	Follow My Heart Stamp Set (Wood)	$27.95
134614	Follow My Heart Stamp Set (Clear)	$21.95
134617	Flowerfull Heart Stamp (Wood)	$16.95

Item	Description	Price	Includes
134610	Sweetheart Treat Bags	$8.95	12 heart sacks, 12 die-cut labels, 12 pre-cut pieces of Pool Party Baker’s Twine
132162	Monster Hugs Boy	$9.95	18 boy monsters, 18 googly eyes, 18 adhesive hearts
132163	Monster Hugs Girl	$9.95	18 girl monsters, 18 googly eyes, 18 adhesive hearts
134609	Sweet Sayings Cards and Envelopes	$9.95	12 printed card bases, 12 envelopes (four Real Red, four Pool Party, four Crisp Cantaloupe)

I have to say I am loving the Follow My Heart stamp set with that little Eiffel Tower.

Oh how it brings back memories of our treasured holiday in Paris, even though it was September 11, 2001 when the Twin Towers collapsed in NY.

CLICK HERE to go directly to my 24/7 online store.

Happy stamping,

Kate

Card in a Box Style, feminine, Owl Punch

Explosion Box Card

18 November, 201317 November, 2013 craftwithkate

Morning Stampers,

I want to share with you today, a card that a fellow demonstrator showed us last weekend ~ an explosion box card!

How cool are these?

I am loving this new card style and can see myself creating lots of them over the coming months.

This first one we made for my hubby’s birthday last Wednesday and he was super impressed when he pulled it out of the envelope…. yes you heard right, it folds flat and fits in an envelope!!!!

And you see those little monsters popping up out of the box, they are made with the owl punch!

This next card I made for a dear friend of mine who lives in Tasmania and is a very talented lady, especially with her photography. I couldn’t send her any old card, so I thought she would appreciate something a little more special. I have used the Flower Shop Stamp Set and coordinating Pansy punch and the Papillon Potpourri Stamp Set and coordinating punches (Bitty & Elegant Butterfly) to create this one.

I have had some interest in how these are made and so I am willing to do a class to show you just how quick and easy these are to make. If you would like to come along to a class, please comment below what day and times best suit.

To purchase most of these items, be sure to visit my online store!

Happy stamping,

Kate

Butterflies, feminine

Butterfly Card

11 November, 20139 November, 2013 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

I think you know by now that I love butterflies and here is another card that I case’d from my SU downline, Angela. I love the In Colours of Crisp Canteloupe and Baked Brown Sugar together.

and here are a few more in the current In Colours:

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

Stamps: Papillon Potpourri
Ink – Baked Brown Sugar & Crisp Canteloupe
Card stock –Whisper White, Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Canteloupe, 2013-2015 In Colour DSP
Punch – Bitty Butterfly, Elegant Butterfly, Scallop Circle and Circle
Accessories – Big Shot, Fancy Fan TIEF, Paper Trimmer with scoring blade, Baked Brown Sugar Ruffled ribbon, Tombo Glue, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers.

Be sure to visit my 24/7 online store for other products!

Happy Stamping,

Kate

feminine

Morning Meadow

19 October, 201318 October, 2013 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

This is a card l made for a custom order using the Morning Meadow Stamp Set ~ I was asked to make something, possibly with Cherry Blossoms. I love these colours together and adore the touch of the silver glimmer paper. Got to love a little glitter!!!

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Stamp Sets: Morning Meadow

Cardstock: Primrose Petals, Whisper White, Raspberry Ripple, Silver Glimmer

Markers: Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green

Tools: Big Shot, Lacy Brocade TIEF, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Simply Scored, Paper Trimmer

Accessories: Tombo Glue, Dimensionals

To purchase most of these items, be sure to visit my online store!

Happy stamping,

Kate

feminine

All Dressed Up

14 October, 201313 October, 2013 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

This is a card I made for my sister who had a birthday this week. She loves clothes shopping and likes her bling so I thought this was rather appropriate!