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Farewell, Flowers, Handmade Cards

Wild Flowers Retirement

24 July, 201518 July, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a feminine retirement card made using the Wild about Flowers stamp set (pg 74) from the annual catalogue.

This is a very simple card using only a couple of gorgeous colours; Wild Wasabi, Rose Red and Whisper White.

It is pretty much a single layer card with a small bow as the embellishment.

Don’t forget to stamp the inside of the card and make a coordinating envelope!

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Wild About Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set – 138728

Price: $37.00

Wild Wasabi A4 Cardstock – 111850

Price: $12.25

Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin’ Pad – 126959

Price: $11.50

Rose Red A4 Cardstock – 108613

Price: $12.25

Rose Red Classic Stampin’ Pad – 126954

Price: $11.50

Whisper White A4 Cardstock – 106549

Price: $15.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue – 110755

Price: $7.00

Stampin’ Trimmer – 129722

Price: $50.00

Glue Dots – 103683

Price: $9.00

Melon Mambo 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon – 131207

Price: $9.95

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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

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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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Baby, Celebrate, Handmade Cards, JAI

Balloons galore

6 June, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I enter a challenge at Just Add Ink. The challenge this week is an Inspiration Challenge JAI#265.

What better way to celebrate the birth of a baby girl, than with balloons and hearts. Yes I know, everyone will probably do birthday cards with the balloon inspiration photo, but I wanted to mix it up!

And besides, my cousin had a baby girl last week and it inspired me to try this.

Balloon Framelits Stampin' Up!

I also wanted to share with you something else I have been practicing, and that is my little Sailor’s Knot in the thick baker’s twine. You can see it at the bottom of the card, cute hey!!!!

Balloon Framelits Stampin' Up!

Don’t forget to decorate the inside panel along with a coordinating envelope!

Balloon Framelits Stampin' Up!

I have to say I was very pleased with the outcome of this card!

Please leave a comment below, if you think my card met this challenge.

Why don’t you give a challenge a go, they are so much fun. Head across to the Just Add Ink page for more inspiration and see how the designers interpreted this challenge.

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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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Birthday, Handmade Cards, Masculine

Starburst Sayings

15 May, 201510 May, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Welcome to another card made with retiring products!

Today I use the Starburst Sayings Stamp Set and coordinating Starburst framelits.

I am loving these framelits for not only coordinating with this stamp set, but also use them by themselves, as I showed you on Monday with the Baby We’ve Grown cards. Click here to view that post again.

I used a Basic Black card base embossed with the Chevron TIEF. I used Hello Honey ribbon and ink and the coordinating framelits to die cut the image.

Starburst Sayings

I love that this sentiment could be used for a birthday card or just to send someone to cheer them up as a Random Act of Kindness. It is such a versatile stamp set and another one that I am sad to see retire 😦

Starburst Sayings

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

STARBURST SAYINGS CLEAR STAMP SET

Price: ~~$35.95~~ $26.96

STARBURST SAYINGS CLEAR-MOUNT BUNDLE

Price: $69.50

STARBURST SAYINGS WOOD STAMP SET

Price: ~~$44.95~~ $33.71

STARBURST SAYINGS WOOD-MOUNT BUNDLE

Price: $77.25

STARBURST FRAMELITS DIE

Price: ~~$45.95~~ $22.98

HELLO HONEY 3/8″ SATIN STITCHED RIBBON

Price: ~~$15.95~~ $7.98

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Handmade Cards, Kids Cards, Masculine

Just Sayin’

13 May, 201510 May, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Welcome to another card made with retiring products!

Today I use the Just Sayin’ Stamp Set and coordinating Word Bubble framelits. Aren’t they cool?

I just love the sayings and this set is ideal for those males in our lives, especially those with attitude!!! lol

Just Sayin'

Don’t look too close though, as silly me embossed the background upside down with the Alphabet Press TIEF! But you know what, it doesn’t matter and I am using it anyway, hehe.

Just Sayin'

Below are some of the retiring products that I used above. They are heavily reduced, so get in quick as they are selling super fast!

JUST SAYIN’ CLEAR STAMP SET

Price: ~~$37.95~~ $30.36

JUST SAYIN’ WOOD STAMP SET

Price: ~~$46.95~~ $35.21

WORD BUBBLES FRAMELITS DIE

Price: ~~$42.95~~ $21.48

ALPHABET PRESS TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER

Price: ~~$13.95~~ $6.98

To view the full list of retiring products Click Here

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Baby, Handmade Cards

Baby We’ve Grown

11 May, 201510 May, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Over the next two weeks leading up to the launch of the new Annual Catalogue, I am going to share projects using some of the retiring stamp sets and accessories that you can purchase at a huge discount, while stocks last!

Today I share a stamp set that I am very sad to see retiring, Baby We’ve Grown.

This is card for a sweet baby girl in Pink Pirouette & Sahara Sand. I love these soft colour combinations.

Baby We've Grown

This is card is for a baby boy in Soft Sky & Sahara Sand.

Baby We've Grown

Below are some of the retiring products that I used above and are heavily reduced, so get in quick as they are selling super fast!

BABY, WE’VE GROWN WOOD STAMP SET

Price: ~~$41.95~~ $31.46

STARBURST FRAMELITS DIE

Price: ~~$45.95~~ $22.98

SUBTLES BACKGROUNDS DESIGNER SERIES PAPER STACK

Price: ~~$37.95~~ $22.77

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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,

Birthday, feminine, Handmade Cards

Perfect Blend

24 April, 201510 April, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a card I made using MDS (My Digital Studio), the computer program that Stampin’ Up! have had for a few years now, and will no longer offer from 31st May 2015. I am devastated about this news, but I will still use the program, there just won’t be access to new downloads or customer support.

This card was made for a special fellow demonstrator who has supported me greatly and it was her birthday earlier this month. We both loved our coffee so I thought this was the perfect blend for her!

Surprisingly I don’t own this stamp set, so I downloaded it in MDS for only a couple of dollars and I can use as many times as I like as well as resize it to whatever size I want!!!

Perfect Blend