Handmade Cards – Page 79 – Independent Stampin Up!® Demonstrator, Victoria, Australia

Butterflies, feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Mother's Day, Stampin' Up!

Floral Wings

27 April, 201624 April, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I use the Hostess stamp set, Floral Wings which also coordinates with our Bold Butterfly Framelits.

I have no idea what this style is called, but I find it quite effective. I cut down a piece of Whisper White card by 5mm on each side. I stamped the butterfly image in the centre and then measured in the same distance from each side towards the centre and drew a line down, but not across the wings. I then cut out that centre portion leaving the butterfly intact.

My colour scheme: Blushing Bride, Melon Mambo, Mint Macaron and Whisper White.

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I then stamped the floral images along each edge and added the sentiment.

I embossed the base card with the Elegant Dots TIEF using the Big Shot machine, before adhering the stamped piece.

What do you think?

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feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Mother's Day, Stampin' Up!

Tea with flowers

22 April, 201617 April, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a card that I created with Mother’s Day in mind!

It isn’t too far away and we need to start thinking about this very special day we celebrate in honour of our mums who have done so much for us to raise us into beautiful human beings.

My colour scheme: Daffodil Delight, Lost Lagoon, Perfect Plum & Whisper White.

I stamped the Petite Petals images multiple times on Whisper White card stock before punching them out with the coordinating punch. The tea cup and spoon are from the Cups & Kettle Framelits dies in the Occasions 2016 catalogue.

I cut a doily into quarters and only used 1 piece. The spoon is Smoky Slate card stock with a little Wink of Stella added to the tip.

A small pearl embellishment was added to each flower to finish it off.

What do you think?

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feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!

Bordering Blooms

20 April, 201617 April, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have a card that I have cased from Pinterest by a gentleman called Brian King. I thought it was such a clever idea to create such a gorgeous background from a border stamp!

My colour scheme: Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight & Whisper White.

I stamped the border image multiple times with Black ink on Whisper White card stock.

I coloured the images with Stampin’ Write Markers and layered it onto Bermuda Bay card stock, then onto a Melon Mambo card base.

The sentiment is from the Suite Sayings stamp set (Occasions 2016 catalogue) and I used the circles punches and then sponged the edges. A small bitty flower was added and a rhinestone to finish it off.

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

I love this colour scheme, how bright and cheery it is!

What do you think?

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Handmade Cards, Masculine, Stampin' Up!, Sympathy

Lovely as a Tree

18 April, 201617 April, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I focus on the Lovely as a Tree stamp set, as it is always a point of discussion when a new catalogue is made available to demonstrators!

I wasn’t able to attend the recent Stampin’ Up! event on the weekend and so I have no idea if this set has made it into the new annual catalogue or not.

Anyway, I am going to give it a plug anyway as it has been around for many years and is such a versatile stamp set for so many occasions, but today a masculine theme for some sympathy cards.

Here we go!

My colour scheme for this one is very monotone in Basic Gray and Smoky Slate!

and this next one is using Chocolate Chip and Always Artichoke.

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

I can’t wait to find out if this has made it into the new catalogue, but I guess I will find out tomorrow when, we as demonstrators, can view it online before everyone else!!!! I can’t wait to see what is new and what is retiring, one of the benefits of being a demonstrator, is finding out first!

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Birthday, feminine, Handmade Cards, Kids Cards, Stampin' Up!

Skater Girl

21 March, 20163 March, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share with you a card I was commissioned to make for a work colleague who requested a card for her daughter who loves skateboarding!

Here’s what I came up with:

To begin, I stamped the skateboard from the Skating By stamp set and then the female figure from the Hey Girl stamp set.

I coloured the images with Copic markers, but stamped the female image onto some Brights Collection DSP and cut out the dress only and glued it on the stamped image for a pretty patterned dress! What a clever idea, hey!!!

The balloon was also stamped onto DSP and cut out using the Balloon Bouquet punch, then added with a dimensional.

Don’t forget to add am image to the inside of the card and coordinate the envelope to match. I thought this cute floral image was perfect.

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Birthday, feminine, Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials

Pleat Fold Card

11 March, 201618 February, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

“A party without cakebis just a meeting”, I love that sentiment and I’m sure it will get loads of use.

So today, I’ve tried a new technique which I found on Song of My Heart Stampers website. Although we use slightly different card stock sizes to the USA, I have just altered my design slightly.

I love how bright and cheery this is using Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight and that stunning It’s My Party Designer Series Paper.

Its My Party DSP, Party Wishes, Party Punch Pack, Pleat Fold Card, Stampin Up, Occasions 2016

I stamped the cake image onto white card stock and fussy cut it out, then added it to the card with dimensionals. The candle is stamped and then punched out, using the candle from the Party Punch Pack. How cute is it?!!!

Its My Party DSP, Party Wishes, Party Punch Pack, Pleat Fold Card, #StampinUp, Occasions 2016

What do you think of this technique?

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Birthday, feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards

Happy Birthday Mum!

29 February, 201618 February, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

On Saturday we celebrated my mum’s birthday and can you guess how old she turned?

If you look real close you may be able to see the number in the card.

Large Numbers Framelits Number of Years Birthday Bouquet #stampinup

It’s very subtle, but I do love this technique. I’m not sure if this technique has a name, but I do love it!

Large Numbers Framelits Number of Years Birthday Bouquet #stampinup

I have also used the Number of Years stamp set and the coordinating framelits.

Large Numbers Framelits Number of Years Birthday Bouquet #stampinup

Mum loved her card and they are definitely her colours!

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Birthday, Handmade Cards, Kids Cards, Punch Art

Balloon Bouquet

27 January, 201623 January, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

What is a birthday without balloons, right?

Well, today I share a card using another awesome bundle from the Occasions catalogue, the Balloon Celebration stamp set and Balloon Bouquet punch (Bundle together to save 15% = $64.50).

Birthday Celebration Balloon Bouquet #stampinup

I stamped the balloons in various colours (Calypso Coral, Pool Party, So Saffron, Mint Macaron, Bermuda Bay). Punch out the balloons and randomly place in a bunch, with some on dimensionals. Then add the Wink of Stella Glitter Pen!

Birthday Celebration Balloon Bouquet #stampinup

If you didn’t catch my post with handy tips on using this bundle on the 4th January, you must check it out click here. It will make your life so much easier and stop the wastage of paper! And who doesn’t love a super tip?!!!

Birthday Celebration Balloon Bouquet #stampinup

This card can be used for any age, male or female and in any colour. It is a must have product bundle!

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Handmade Cards, Masculine, Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB)

Sky is the Limit

20 January, 201612 January, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a more masculine card using the Saleabration stamp set, Sky is the Limit!

This stamp set is only available for a limited time, so make sure you earn yours free with any $90 order before 15 February 2016.

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I have used the World Traveler Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and the Going Global stamp set from the Occasions catalogue, pg 39

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I love the added touch of the silver glimmer paper

Sky is the Limit #stampinup

This has to be some of the best masculine Stampin Up products that we have ever had!

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Gift Ideas, Handmade Cards, Techniques & Tutorials

Wildflower Fields Card Box

18 January, 201613 January, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a gift idea in the way of a large envelope/card box to place some cards and envelopes in to give as a lovely gift to someone.

I have used Blackberry Bliss, this stunning rich colour coordinates with the Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper that you can choose for free with any $90 order during Saleabration.

Card Envelope Project Wildflower Fields DSP #stampinup

This envelope can hold 6 A5 cards and C6 envelopes. It is really just a thicker envelope that I made using the diagonal plate with the Simply Scored.

I started with an 11″ x 11″piece of cardstock and scored on the diagonal plate at 3-1/2″ and 5-1/2″. Tip: Score from the ruler along the top and the sides so you don’t have to turn your card stock.

Turn the card stock 90 degrees and score both sides diagonally at 4-1/2″ an 6-1/2″.

Card Envelope Project Wildflower Fields DSP #stampinup