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With only days until Christmas, this card came together so quickly and I case’d it from Mitosu Crafts. The Christmas Classics Bundle has been used lots this year with this large die cut that has been the main feature on my cards. Here it was cut twice, with one being cut in half lengthwise to create the top and bottom sections!

Christmas Classics Card by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 Craft with Kate

Shaded Spruce is my card base and the first layer. The first layer is is stamped with the sprigs in Starry Sky ink. A Blending Brush is used to added shading with Pretty Peacock ink then this is glued to the card front.

The Sentiment is stamped in Versamark ink, White Emboss Powder added and melted with my Heat Tool. The foliage of the diecuts are coloured with the Light Shaded Spruce Blends Marker, but then I decided they needed Wink of Stella! These were added to the card with Dimensionals. 3 x Adhesive-backed Glitter Sequins were added underthe sentiment.

Christmas Classics Card by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 Craft with Kate, inside square

The Red Enamel Effects was added for the berries as the final step and put aside to dry.

An extra panel is added on the inside with some more ink blending and second generation stamping of the sprigs. The sentiment from the Joy to You stamp set, is lovely in Starry Sky ink. The envelope also has similar blending.

Christmas Classics Card by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 Craft with Kate, inside

This is my last post before Christmas Day, so best wishes to you all and have a wonderful day celebrating with family and friends xx

Thanks for dropping by.

Product List
Stamps: Christmas Classics, Joy to You
Dies: Christmas Classics
Paper: Basic White, Shaded Spruce
Inks: Starry Sky, Pretty Peacock, Versamark
Other: Adhesive-backed Glitter Sequins, Wink of Stella, Heat Tool, White Emboss Powder, Enamel Effects, Take Your Pick Tool, Blending Brushes, Shaded Spruce Light Stampin’ Blends Marker, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Multipurpose Glue, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder

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Misty Moonlight: Easy Beary Christmas Cards

13 December, 20236 December, 2023 craftwithkate

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Week 33 – Misty Moonlight

This is our last blog hop for 2023, but please join us on 3 January as we continue our colour creations blog hop.

With only a couple of weeks until Christmas, these cards are perfect for creating quickly at the last minute and on mass. The Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper is adorable, with these cute polar bears. Being summer in Australia at Christmastime, I don’t usually go for the snowy type products, but these are cute.

Beary Christmas cards by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 Misty Moonlight Colour Creations Blog Hop

Misty Moonlight and Balmy Blue cardstock are the card bases and matt layers with 3 panels of the Designer Paper.

Beary Christmas card 2 inside by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 Misty Moonlight Colour Creations Blog Hop

An extra panel is added on the inside.

Beary Christmas card 1 inside by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 Misty Moonlight Colour Creations Blog Hop

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Product List
Stamps: Brightest Glow
Paper: Basic White, Balmy Blue, Misty Moonlight, Beary Christmas DSP
Inks: Misty Moonlight
Other: Adhesive-backed Glitter Sequins, Adhesive-backed Star Trinkets, Paper Snips, Multipurpose Glue, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder

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Light the Sky!

4 December, 20235 November, 2023 craftwithkate

If you’ve been following me, you know that the Heart of Christmas blog hop for 2023 ended last Monday, but don’t worry, I still have some inspiration for you!

These products are for the New Year celebrations, but hey, I’m using them to create some amazing cards for milestone birthdays. I mean, who doesn’t love some fireworks to celebrate such as occasion?!

Light the Sky card for Milestone birthdays by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023.

Gold and Navy are definitely a ‘glam’ combination and with some heat embossing, it really shines. The card bases are Night of Navy, with a layer of Gold Foil. The top layer is stamped with Versamark ink, Gold Emboss Powder applied and melted with my Heat Tool. In the space around them, I’ve stamped a smaller image to fill the space. A piece of Navy/Gold Glittered Ribbon is placed across the lower section of the card before adhering this layer to the card base. I added some Gold Sequins to the centre of each of the gold fireworks.

Light the Sky card for Milestone birthdays by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023

The sentiment is diecuts from the Wanted to Say dies, using Adhesive-backed Gold Glimmer card and Night of Navy on top. This finer piece is adhered with Tombo Multipurpose Glue, which I’ve found is the best product when adding on Glimmer paper. These are popped up on dimensionals. I plan to add the milestone number below the ‘Celebrate’ when the time comes.

Thank you to Frenciestamps.com for the inspiration!

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Product List
Stamps: Light the Sky*
Dies: Light the Sky, Wanted to Say
Card/Paper: Night of Nany, Basic White, Gold Foil, Gold Adhesive-backed Glimmer
Inks: Night of Navy, Versamark
Other: Neutrals Adhesive-backed Sequins, Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon, Gold Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Paper Snips, Mini Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder, Black Dimensionals
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Heart of Christmas #17 – Christmas Pinecones

27 November, 202326 November, 2023 craftwithkate

HOC Blog Header 2023 Each Monday, some of the Art With Heart team are joining the Heart of Christmas Blog Hop to bring you creative inspiration showcasing our September-December Mini catalogue and Annual catalogue Christmas products.

Heart of Christmas Week 17

Today is our final Heart of Christmas blog hop for 2023, but don’t worry, we will be back again next year!

My card today features the Christmas Pinecones dies from the Annual catalogue. I cut it twice in Thick Basic White card. I used Sponge Daubers to dab colour for a mottled look, to one of them; Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock, Pecan Pie & Pebbled Path. Some Tombo Multipurpose Glue was applied to stick them together, but slightly off set, so the white layer is slightly visible.

Christmas Pinecones Card for Heart of Christmas by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023

My Thick Basic White card base has some Lost Lagoon ink applied in the centre with a Blending Brush, then some splatter using the Dark Lost Lagoon Blends Marker. The pinecone die cuts can now be applied.

Christmas Pinecones Card for Heart of Christmas by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 feature

The sentiment is a mix of Joy to You stamp set & the Wanted to Say dies. I cut a piece of Silver Trim down the centre to have some finer threads, then lay them on my card with some Stampin’ Seal. The sentiments are added to the card on dimensionals. Some Lost Lagoon Tinsel Gems were added for a little sparkle.

On the inside I added a little splatter and another leftover piece of the diecuts.

Christmas Pinecones Card for Heart of Christmas by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 insert

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Product List
Stamps: Joy to You
Dies: Christmas Pinecones, Wanted to Say
Card/Paper: Thick Basic White
Inks: Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock, Pecan Pie, Pebbled Path
Other: Silver Trim, Stampin’ Blends Marker (Dark Lost Lagoon), Tinsel Gems Three-pack, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder, Stampin’ Dimensionals

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Heart of Christmas #16 – How to cut an A4 sheet to create the perfect layers for 3 cards (includes template)!

20 November, 202319 November, 2023 craftwithkate

Heart of Christmas Week 16

Today I have a template for you that creates 3 cards from 1 x A4 sheet of cardstock cut to use as Matt layers with no waste at all. Using offcuts of DSP you have lying around to decorate the panels, is also a great way to use them up. These cards come together really quickly, so fantastic if you are time poor.

For my cards today, I went with a sheet of A4 Basic Black cardstock as my matting pieces and the Merry Bold & Bright DSP onto Thick Basic White card bases. Here is the cutting template:

3 cards from 1 A4 sheet for matt layers Template by Kate Morgan

I stamped the sentiment from the More Wishes stamp set, iVersamark ink added White Emboss Powder and melted it with my Heat Tool. These were added with Black Dimensionals to my cards.

By gluing the pieces in different positions, can change up the look of your cards. Which layout do you like best?

On the inside decorate with a stamped sentiment & some DSP.

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Product List
Stamps: More Wishes
Card/Paper: Basic Black, Thick Basic White
Designer Series Paper: Merry, Bold & Bright
Inks: Versamark, Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce
Other: Adhesive-backed Glitter Sequins, Take Your Pick Tool, Black Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Seal, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder

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Heart of Christmas #15 – Shining Brightly Stack of Cards

13 November, 202313 November, 2023 craftwithkate

Heart of Christmas Week 15

Today I am using the gorgeous Shining Brightly Specialty DSP which has lovely gold foiling features. I have made 8 cards all very similar in the way I created the card bases. It was a bit of a production line, but I decorated them with different elements, using Gold Glimmer and Gold Foil.

Shining Brightly cards by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia Heart of Christmas Blog Hop 2023 blues

The Stars at Night Bundle has lots of dies to create stars to match the papers, and the stamp set has lovely mixed fonts.

Shining Brightly cards by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia Heart of Christmas Blog Hop 2023 vanilla

I think this feature was my ultimate pick in the end. Which ne do you like best?

Shining Brightly cards by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia Heart of Christmas Blog Hop 2023 feature

On the inside I stamped a sentiment & added a strip of Gold Foil the same for every card.

Shining Brightly cards by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia Heart of Christmas Blog Hop 2023 insert

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Product List
Stamps: Stars at Night*
Dies: Stars at Night*
Card/Paper: Night of Navy, Thick Very Vanilla, Shining Brightly Specialty DSP, More Dazzle Specialty, Gold Foil, Gold Glimmer
Inks: Night of Navy
Other: Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon, Gold on Gold Satin Edged Ribbon, Paper Snips, Mini Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder
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Heart of Christmas #14 – Handcrafted Ornament Card

6 November, 20235 November, 2023 craftwithkate

Heart of Christmas Week 14

Today I am using the Handcrafted Elements dies that stand alone (no coordinating stamp set) to be used with any of our stamp sets. I have paired it with the Joy to You stamp set, with the large sentiments, it sure has been given a workout this festive season.

Colour combination - Boho Navy Gold White

On my Boho Blue card base is a matt layer of Distressed Gold Specialty Paper. The next layer is Boho Blue and it is die cut using the Labels Aglow dies and this is then added to a piece of the More Dazzle Specialty Paper of the same size and glued to the card base.

Handcrafted Ornament Card for Heart of Christmas by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023

The sentiment is stamped in Night of Navy ink onto Basic White card, then two strips of the More Dazzle Specialty Paper glued behind the top andbottom of the sentiment. The ornament from the Handcrafted Elements dies, is die cut in Night of Navy card and cut in half to be glued either end of the sentiment. The feature section is added to the card on Black Dimensionals.

Handcrafted Ornament Card for Heart of Christmas by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 detail

Some Gold Edged Ribbon was cut in half lengthwise and tied in a bow. Some gold Festive Pearls are added to the ornament and gold Neutrals Adhesive-backed Sequins to the card front.

Handcrafted Ornament Card for Heart of Christmas by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 inside

On the inside and Basic White layer has a strip of Navy card and some Distressed Gold Specialty paper added to the bottom and another sentiment stamped from the same set.

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Product List
Stamps: Joy To You
Dies: Handcrafted Elements, Labels Aglow
Card/Paper: Boho Blue, Night of Navy, Basic White, More Dazzle Specialty, Distressed Gold Specialty
Inks: Night of Navy
Other: Gold Satin Edged Ribbon, Festive Pearls, Neutrals Adhesive-backed Sequins, Paper Snips, Black Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Glue, Seal, Glue Dots, Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder
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Quick Merry, Bold & Bright Cards

1 November, 20231 November, 2023 craftwithkate

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Week 27 – Granny Apple Green

Today’s cards are a simple design to showcase both sides of these beautiful Merry Bold & Bright DSP patterns. I just love how quick these are to make!

Merry Bold & Bright cards by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia Colour Creations blog hop Granny Apple Green card 3.

Starting with a Granny Apple Green card base measuring 14.5cm x 13.5cm, scored @ 10.5cm. A 14.5cm x 3.5cm Granny Apple Green Foil was placed behind the front strip, then a piece of DSP 14.5cm x 10.5cm.

Merry Bold & Bright cards by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia Colour Creations blog hop Granny Apple Green card 3

The Deckled Circles dies were used to cut the circles and I sponged the edges. The sentiment from Joy To You stamp set, was stamped onto Basic White card and cut using the new Heartfelt Hexagon punch. again I sponged the edges.

Merry Bold & Bright cards by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia Colour Creations blog hop Granny Apple Green card 1

Some Gold Simply Elegant Trim was placed between them and the sentiment is added on dimensionals.

Merry Bold & Bright cards by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia Colour Creations blog hop Granny Apple Green card 4

To decoate the inside, I added a piece of white card with a 2.5cm strip of coordinating DSP and a different sentiment from the same stamp set. Lastly I added some Iridescent Adhesive-backed Discs on the card fronts.

Merry Bold & Bright cards by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia Colour Creations blog hop Granny Apple Green inside

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Product List
Stamps: Joy to You
Dies: Deckled Circles
Card/Paper: Basic White, Merry & Bold DSP, Granny Apple Green Foil Sheets
Inks: Granny Apple Green, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce
Other: Iridescent Adhesive-backed Discs, Gold Simply Elegant Trim, Heartfelt Hexagon Punch, Paper Snips, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder, Sponge Daubers
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Heart of Christmas #13 – Shining Brightly & a Fancy Fold that Packs a Punch

30 October, 202329 October, 2023 craftwithkate

Heart of Christmas Week 13

Today’s cards feature the Stars at Night Bundle with the Shining Brightly Specialty Designer Series Paper. The gold foiling adds a gorgeous shine. I do love a fancy fold and it’s even better when they look elaborate, but are so easy to make, and this is one of those! I have no idea of the name of this fold, but let me know in the comments if you know what it is called.

Shining Brightly Fancy Fold Card, Heart of Christmas Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023

The star on the front consists of a Gold Foil star die cut and embossed with the Stars at Night Hybrid TIEF. A Night of Navy star and a Gold Glimmer Adhesive-backed paper star in the centre. The sentiment is stamped in Versamark ink, Gold Emboss Powder added & melted with my Heat Tool.

Open it up and it sure does pack a punch!

Shining Brightly Fancy Fold Card, Heart of Christmas Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 open

Shining Brightly Fancy Fold Card, Heart of Christmas Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 detail

Measurements
Card base: 21cm x 14.8cm, score @ 10.5cm & 3.5cm either side of the centre scoreline (fold as valley, mountain, valley)
DSP: 6.5cm x 14cm (3), 6.5cm x 4cm
Tabs for inside (3): 4.5cm x 7cm

My next card features more of the stamps & dies. Stamping the stars onto the Night of Navy layer after I diecut the centre section with all the dots. I placed a 6cm x 6cm square of Gold Foil behind the die cut & two strips down either side of the navy layer. This panel is then glued to the Thick Very Vanilla card front. The first star die cut is in Gold Foil and the top one is die cut from the Gold Adhesive-backed Glimmer paper. This is popped up on mini dimensionals.

Stars at Night Card, Heart of Christmas Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023

The sentiment is stamped in Night of Navy ink and die cut with the coordinating die. I had a few strips of leftover Gold Foil, so I created little banners, using my paper snips, and placed them either side of the sentiment.

I was so happy with this card, I created another two to build up my stash!

Stars at Night Card, Heart of Christmas Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 x3

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Product List
Stamps: Stars at Night*
Dies: Stars at Night*
Card/Paper: Thick Very Vanilla, Night of Navy, Gold Foil, Silver & Gold Adhesive-backed Glimmer
Designer Series Paper: Shining Brightly Specialty
Inks: Versamark, Night of Navy
Other: Gold Emboss Powder, Heat Tool, Paper Snips, Black Dimensionals, Mini Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Multipurpose Glue, Glue Dots, Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder
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Heart of Christmas #12 – Swing & Sway Card & 3D Ornament Card

23 October, 202323 October, 2023 craftwithkate

Heart of Christmas Week 12

Today’s card design is thanks to Susan Campfield in the US. I love interactive cards, and this one with the feature image swinging on the card, is beautiful. I also love all the white of this card, and adding extra texture using the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder.

Swing and Sway Card Joy of Chrstmas, Heart of Christmas Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023

The feature image from the Joy of Noel stamp set and coordinating dies is first stamped with Versamark ink, then Lost Lagoon ink directly on top. Add Clear Emboss Powder and melt it with the Heat Tool. This then makes it easier to colour using my Water Painters and ink. The berries are Poppy Parade Iridescent Adhesive-backed Discs, and don’t they give a glorious shine! The sentiment ‘Tis the season’ (Brightest Glow stamp set) is die cut and added with dimensionals onto a Silver Foil diecut.

view from the top

Swing and Sway Card Joy of Chrstmas, Heart of Christmas Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 top

On the inside I have stamped the large sentiment from the Joy to You stamp set.

Swing and Sway Card Joy of Chrstmas, Heart of Christmas Blog Hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 inside

My next card is a fun fold with a special 3D ornament on the front. After Cathy Proctor shared her idea of using the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch as a bauble last week, I immediately knew what I was going to make this week (thanks Cathy ♥). The Joy of Christmas DSP was the perfect choice for this festive bauble.

3D Ornament Fancy Fold Card for Heart of Christmas by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023

There are 8 punched pieces, scored down the centre and put together with Seal+. Before adding it to the card, I placed some Silver Trim down the centre and tied a bow to add with a glue dot, after the 3D element was added.

3D Ornament Fancy Fold Card for Heart of Christmas by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 detail

Initially I was going to put it on the inside at the fold, but I think it’s better on the front to really pack a punch!

3D Ornament Fancy Fold Card for Heart of Christmas by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 opening

The DSP pattern on the front is the same as what I used for the 3D element. The music pattern under the 3D element is on the reverse side of one of the papers. The same goes for the tartan strip on the inside white panel. The sentiments are from the Brightest Glow stamp set.

3D Ornament Fancy Fold Card for Heart of Christmas by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2023 open

Some Adhesive-backed Sparkle Gems were added for my signature sparkle!

You couldn’t get two ‘more different’ cards this week. Do you love lots of colour or lots of white space on your cards?

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