Flowers – Page 28 – Independent Stampin Up!® Demonstrator, Victoria, Australia

feminine, Flowers, Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials, Wedding

Faux Embossing with Dies

12 May, 201711 May, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

I just love this technique of using dies to embossing without cutting!

Faux Embossing with Detailed Floral Thinlits by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, #stampinup DIY

Isn’t it just so elegant? I love the effect and softness this technique provides, especially for a wedding card!

Faux Embossing with Detailed Floral Thinlits by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator #stampinup, Craft with Kate DIY

and here is another card using the Bloomin’ Heart thinlits in more bold colours

Faux Embossing with Bloomin Heart Thinlits by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator #stampinup

Faux Embossing with Bloomin Heart Thinlits by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, #stampinup DIY

What do you think of this technique? Is it something you would try?

Products

Card/Paper: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Wisteria Wonder, Perfect Plum
Accessories: Teeny Tiny Sentiments & Bloomin’ Love stamp sets, Detailed Floral Thinlits, Bloomin’ Heart Thinlits, Big Shot, Wink of Stella, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Simply Scored, Perfect Plum Ruched Ribbon, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Word Window Punch (Retired) Tan Embossing Mat (not SU)

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Pretty Kitty

5 May, 201729 April, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have some more of the cute cards that I started last Thursday while I was in hospital having my infusion. It is a couple of hours of down time, so I often take some stamped images and colour them, making good use of my time. Here are all of the images I coloured!

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I stamped the images with Stazon Black ink onto Watercolour paper and used the Watercolour pencils and the blender pens.

Again, I am also using some of the designer series paper stacks which are retiring and won’t be carrying over into the new catalogue.

Pretty Kitty & bird by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up demonstrator, Australia

This next one I added small strips of gold glimmer paper to the top and bottom edge of the red polka dot paper!

Pretty Kitty by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up demonstrator, Australia Glimmer

I adore these paper doilies and this one below, I covered up the centre of it, so before I glued it down, I cut out the centre of the doilie and that is what is forms the shape of the one to the right. No point covering the whole thing up, may as well use what I can!!!

Pretty Kitty by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up demonstrator, Australia

Not one of these cards has a sentiment, did you notice that?!!! You don’t always need to add a sentiment to a card, sometimes you just want the images to be the focus.

I was very pleased with my watercolouring efforts, especially while sitting in a chair colouring on my lap!

Pretty Kitty by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up demonstrator, Australia Classes in Rowville

What do you think about these pretty kitty cards?

Products Used:

Cardstock: Thick Whisper White, Watercolour paper, Designer Series Paper Stacks, Gold Glimmer
Stamp Sets: Pretty Kitty
Inks: Stazon Black, So Saffron
Other: Big Shot, Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies, Watercolour Pencils, Blender Pens, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin’ Scrub, Clear Block, Bone Folder, Banner Triple Punch, Doilies, Dimensionals, White Perfect Accents, Sponge Dauber

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Goodbye Succulents

1 May, 201728 April, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Wow, can you believe it is already May?!!! Neither can I and that means it’s the month for celebrating our wonderful mums!

So, today I am sharing two cards that I have made for Mother’s Day, using the retiring Succulent Garden Suite I know I am not the only one who is upset by this suite retiring, I think nearly every Stampin’ Up! demonstrator is also sad.

If you also love this suite, be quick, as it is only while stocks last.

Mother's Day cards using Stampin Ups Oh So Succulent stamp set, Succulent Framelits and Succulent Garden DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Australia.JPG

The Blushing Bride Glimmer paper is on sale for $7.00, but be quick and add it to your order now.

Mother's Day cards using Stampin Ups Oh So Succulent stamp set, Succulent Framelits and Succulent Garden DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Australia 3D

To order your Succulent Garden Bundle click here. To order the Succulent Garden DSP click here, this is NOW ONLY $11.55, WAS $19.25!

Mother's Day cards using Stampin Ups Oh So Succulent stamp set, Succulent Framelits and Succulent Garden DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Australia #stampinup

What do you think about this suite retiring?

Products Used:

Cardstock: Sweet Sugarplum, Mint Macaron, Blushing Bride Glimmer, Succulent Garden DSP
Stamp Sets: Oh So Succulent
Inks: Sweet Sugarplum, Mint Macaron
Other: Big Shot, Succulent Framelits Dies, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin’ Scrub, Clear Block, Bone Folder, White Perfect Accents, Banner Triple Punch

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Birthday, feminine, Flowers, Retired Products Lists, Stampin' Up!

Flower Patch with retiring In Colours

28 April, 201725 April, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I am sharing a card using lots of retiring products 😦 but let’s look on the bright side, there are plenty of bargains to be had 🙂

I love this stamp set, Flower Patch and I will certainly be sad when it retires next month. If you also love this set, be quick, as it is on sale at 20% off. It also has coordinating framelits, Flower Fair which are a massive 40% off.

Flower Patch & 2015-2017 Retiring In Colours by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia.jpg

I have also used all of the 5 retiring in colours on this card which are $9.20 each for the ink pads, down from $11.50!

Flower Patch & 2015-2017 Retiring In Colours by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia closeup

What do you think of these retiring In Colours?

Products Used:

Cardstock: Delightful Dijon, Very Vanilla
Stamp Sets: Flower Patch
Inks: Cucumber Crush, Delightful Dijon, Mint Macaron, Watermelon Wonder, Tip Top Taupe
Other: Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin’ Scrub, Clear Block, Bone Folder, Sponge Dauber, Iced Rhinestone Embellishments

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OnStage 2017 Display Samples

11 April, 20179 June, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

This morning I shared my excitement of being privileged enough to be chosen to be a Display Stamper for the OnStage event held on Saturday 8th April at Luna Park, Sydney.

#OnStage2017

Well, this afternoon I share some individual photos of my projects that I created using brand new product from the Annual Catalogue 2017-2018. This catalogue will be available from 1st June 2017.

Beautiful Bouquet & Dragonfly Dreams stamp sets with Wood Textures DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia Beautiful Bouquet & Paint Play stamp sets, Lovely Laurel Thinlits, Touches of Nature Elements by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia

Beautiful Bouquet & Paint Play stamp sets, Old Olive Sheer Ribbon by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia Beautiful Bouquet stamp set & Wood Textures DSP, Bitty Bows, Dragonfly Dreams by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia

Beautiful Bouquet stamp set with Ombre Ribbon & Eclectic Shaped Paper Clips by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia Beautiful Bouquet & Paint Play stamp sets, Lovely Laurel Thinlits, Touches of Nature Elements, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Bitty Bows by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator A

Beautiful Bouquet stamp set, Gold Metallic Edged Ribbon by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia Beautiful Bouquet stamp set, Ombre Ribbon by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia lots of fussy cutting!

Beautiful Bouquet stamp set with Wood Textures DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia Beautiful Bouquet stamp set, Lovely Laurel Thinlits, Touches of Nature Elements, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Bitty Bows by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia

Beautiful Bouquet stamp set, Pretty Label Punch (sponging creating the clouds), Lovely Laurel Thinlits , Beautiful You, Wood Textures DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstra

Easter Gift using Stampin' Ups Paint Play Stamp Set & Pretty Label Punch by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia

Beautiful Bouquet stamp set, Wood Textures DSP, Pretty Label punch, Lovely Laurel thinlits, Stitched Shapes thinlits by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia

Beautiful Bouquet stamp set, Pretty Label Punch, Lovely Laurel Thinlits with Ombre Ribbon by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia

Paint Play stamp set, Bitty Bow, Touches of Nature Elements by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia Paint Play stamp set, Pretty Label punch, Lovely Laurel thinlits, Stitched Shapes thinlits, Basics Pack 1 Washi Tape by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia

Paint Play stamp set, Pretty Label Punch with Wood Textures DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia Wood Textures DSP with Bitty Bows, Pretty Label Punch and Basics Pack 1 Washi Tape, Bitty Bows by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia

Wood Textures DSP, Dapper Denim Baker's Twine, Pretty Label punch, Touches of Nature Elements, Eclectic Shaped Paper Clips by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia Paint Play Stamp set, Smoky Slate Gingham Ribbon, A4 glossy white cardstock by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia

Wood Textures DSP, Dapper Denim Baker's Twine by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia

and here is my 12 x 12 Scrapbook page layout

12 x 12 Scrapbook Layout using Beautiful Bouquet stamp set, Pretty Label Punch, Lovely Laurel Thinlits Lovely by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia

What do you think of these projects?

Do you spy some awesome new products that will be on your June shopping list?

I would love some feedback of your favourite card. If you hover over the photos, it tells you the products I have used.

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Awesomely Artistic with a bee!

5 April, 20172 April, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today, I am mixing up a couple of stamp sets; Dragonfly Dreams, Awesomely Artistic along with the Window Box thinlits dies.

Awesomely Artistic, Dragonfly Dreams, Window Box thinlits by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up demonstrator Melbourne #Occasions2017 Saleabration2017

The white card is sponged along the edges with Crushed Curry ink to soften them.

Next I stamped the flower image with Smoky Slate ink and used my AquaPainter with inks to colour the flowers and leaves.

Awesomely Artistic, Dragonfly Dreams, Window Box thinlits by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up demonstrator Melbourne #Occasions2017 #Saleabration2017

A small strip of glimmer paper was then added. The vellum is die cut with the Window Box Framelits die and attached to a circle of crushed curry cut with the 2″ circle punch. I embossed it with the Hexagons Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I also added some gold metallic thread behind the circle before adhering to the vellum with Fast Fuse to hold it all in place firmly. The little bee was added last!

Awesomely Artistic, Dragonfly Dreams, Window Box thinlits by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up demonstrator Melbourne #Occasions2017

I decorated the inside of the card with some of the embossed card and two more little bumble bees!

Awesomely Artistic, Dragonfly Dreams, Window Box thinlits by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up demonstrator Melbourne #Occasions2017 inside

What do you think of this card?

Products Used:

Cardstock: Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Vellum, Glimmer paper
Stamp Sets: Awesomely Artistic, Dragonfly Dreams
Inks: Memento Black, Crushed Curry, Smoky Slate
Other: Big Shot, Detailed Dragonfly thinlits, Window Box thinlits, Hexagons Dynamic TIEF, 2″ circle punch, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Paper Snips, Clear Block, Bone Folder, Metallic Thread, Dimensionals, Fast Fuse, AquaPainter

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Birdcage in Blooms

27 March, 201725 March, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today, I have gone back to the Blooms & Bliss Designer Series paper from the Annual catalogue to create this feminine card with the Builder Birdcage stamp set. Like the Succulent Garden DSP, this one also coordinates so well!

Feminine Bird Cage card using Stampin' Ups Builder Birdcage & Blooms & Bliss DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Australia. Occasions 2017 DIY

Designer paper is so quick and easy to use to create an interesting background to your cards.

Feminine Anniversary card using Stampin' Ups Builder Bird Cage & Blooms and Bliss DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Australia. Occasions 2017 DIY side

There are only a few days left until Sale-a-bration ends on 31st March, so be sure to place your order to make the most of getting some free product!

What do you think of this card?

Reminder: next craft class (Masculine) is this Saturday, 1st April, 1pm. Be sure to RSVP as soon as possible so I know you are attending and I can make up the kits. Email craftwithkate@live.com.au

Products Used:

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Sweet Sugarplum, Whisper White, Blooms & Bliss DSP
Stamp Sets: Builder Birdcage, Falling for You
Inks: Rich Razzleberry, Sweet Sugarplum
Other: In Colour Enamel Shapes, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Paper Snips, Clear Block, Sponge Dauber, Bone Folder

*Sale-a-bration time!!! (more items added)

With any $90 order you can choose 1 item for FREE
with a $180 order you can choose 2 items for FREE
with a $270 order you can choose 3 items for FREE
ETC
Here are all the FREE items you can choose from!

Seaside TIEF (147360)

Party Animal DSP (147365)

Succulent Garden DSP (147363)

Petal Burst TIEF (147359)

Sparkle TIEF (147356)

2016-2018 In Color A4 Cardstock (147366)

Tasty Treats Specialty DSP (147364)

Party Animal Designer Washi Tape (147362)

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Bird Cage with Succulents

22 March, 201719 March, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Have I told you how much I am loving the Succulent Garden Designer Series paper?

But this time I have teamed it up with the Builder Birdcage stamp set. I just love how well it coordinates!

Feminine Bird Cage card using Stampin' Ups Builder Birdcage & Succulent Garden DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Australia. Occasions 2017 DIY

Designer paper is so quick and easy to use to create an interesting background to your cards and scrapbook pages. By placing one sheet onto the card base and then a small strip across the centre behind the focal image is stunning!

Feminine card using Stampin' Ups Builder Bird Cage & Succulent Garden DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Australia. Occasions 2017 DIY

Oh and I cannot get enough of that beautiful glimmer paper.

What do you think of this cute card? I love it!

Products Used:

Cardstock: Mint Macaron, Whisper White, Succulent Garden DSP, 6″x6″ Glimmer Assortment Pack*
Stamp Sets: Builder Birdcage
Inks: Old Olive, Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe
Other: Big Shot, Stitched Shapes framelits, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Paper Snips, Clear Block, Banner Triple Punch, Dimensionals, Bone Folder, Rhinestones

*Sale-a-bration time!!! (3 new items!)

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Succulent Garden Suite

20 March, 201713 March, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have created a card using the Succulent Garden Suite. I have to say, I was very happy with how this turned out, as it was reasonably quick to create and I can see myself making loads more in this simple, but effective layout. The flower was what took the time, but once you have made one, you can put them together quite fast.

Succulent Garden Suite by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Australia. #occasions2017 DIY 3D Glimmer 1

The succulent is made of 2 of each of the 3 largest petals and 2 of the smaller daisy type dies. I sponged the edges with Rich Razzleberry ink using a sponge dauber. A bone folder was used to curl the edges under before joining the flowers together. I found by putting the flowers together in pairs first and then each of the 4 pairs together to make the one giant flower was the easiest!

Succulent Garden Suite by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Australia. #occasions2017 DIY 3D Glimmer sponged

The Designer Series Paper is double sided, so I cut one piece to be 14.5cm x 10cm, then I cut it through the centre at about 8cm, turned one piece over and joined them together on the card! This is a very quick and effective way to decorate the background. Then I added a strip of glimmer paper over the join.

Succulent Garden Suite by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Australia. #occasions2017 DIY 3D Glimmer 2

What do you think of this card?

Products Used:

Cardstock: Old Olive, Tip Top Taupe, Succulent Garden DSP, Glimmer Assortment Pack
Stamp Sets: Oh So Succulent
Inks: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry
Other: Big Shot, Succulent framelits, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Paper Snips, Sponge Dauber, Clear Block, White Accent Embellishments, Bone Folder

Sale-a-bration time!!! (2nd release items added)

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Lotus flowers with Succulent Garden Suite

15 March, 201713 March, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I am using the Succulent Garden Suite, which I was not going to purchase, but…. I succumbed and jumped on the band wagon and bought it last week. My reasons were not only because I have seen so many amazing projects made with this bundle, but a couple of weeks ago, we went to the Blue Lotus Water Gardens in Yarra Junction with my family to celebrate my mums birthday. It was a stunning garden, so big and so much to see!

Here is a photo of one of the lotus ponds there.

and the lotus flowers were absolutely stunning!

Here are a couple of the many flowers I photographed.

So, after our visit there, I could see the use of the succulent framelits dies using Sweet Sugarplum card to create my own lotus flowers!

Here are a couple of the projects we made during my craft class on Saturday. The ladies loved creating them too!

Stunning gift box using Stampin' Ups Succulent Garden, Window Box Thinlits by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Australia. Occasions 2017 3D DIY Feminine

This gift box uses the Window Box Thinlits dies with the Succulent framelits dies to create the lotus on top. We also incorporated the glimmer assortment pack, one of the Saleabration items recently added!

We also made a card using the Window Box Thinlits dies, to show my attendees the versatility of using the dies for card making also.

Feminine card using Stampin' Ups Window Box Thinlits by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Australia. Occasions 2017 3D DIY

The sentiment on this card is from the Cool Treats stamp set.

If you live in Melbourne and haven’t been to the Blue Lotus Water Gardens, you must visit next year, a I have a feeling it may have closed now for 2017.

What do you think of my class projects?

Products Used:

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Sweet Sugarplum, Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Glimmer Assortment Pack
Stamp Sets: Cool Treats
Inks: Rich Razzleberry, Sweet Sugarplum
Other: Big Shot, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Window Box Thinlits, Succulent Framelits, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber, Ruched Ribbon, Metal Rimmed Pearls, Clear Block, Lace Doilies, Bone Folder