Kids Cards – Page 16 – Independent Stampin Up!® Demonstrator, Victoria, Australia

Happy 7th Birthday to my baby girl!

12 August, 201611 August, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today we celebrate my baby girl’s birthday as she turns 7. Even better, they have a curriculum day at school, so a day at home to celebrate with a party with her school friends this afternoon!

I don’t know where those years have gone as she is growing up so fast. All she wanted for her birthday was a ginger kitten so guess what? Yes, she got her ginger kitten for her birthday! He was a very scared kitty when we first met him and he reminded us of Puss in Boots from the movie Shrek… you know that cute scared face! Well, this little kitty is now called BOOTS!

Anyway, he is slowly settling in now. The card I want to share with you today is also for the birthday girl and I had to make a card with the new Pretty Kitty stamp set!!!

Pretty Kitty & Little Numbers, Handmade Birthday Card 7 Copic, Ovals Framelits #stampinup DIY @CardsbyKate

I coloured the image with Copic markers and yes, it had to be ginger.

Pretty Kitty & Little Numbers, Handmade Birthday Card 7 Copic, Ovals Framelits #stampinup @CardsbyKate DIY

I just love this stamp set and the new Oval Framelits are perfect to layer the image onto the card.

Pretty Kitty & Little Numbers, Handmade Birthday Card 7 Copic, Ovals Framelits DIY #stampinup @CardsbyKate

What do you think of this stamp set? It was a must have when I first saw the new catalogue as in our house, we love cats!

SQUEAL ~ guess what arrived at my house yesterday? Yes my preorder for the new Holiday catalogue, so stay tuned for next week when I will hopefully be able to share a sneak peek at new products!!!

Products

Stamps: Pretty Kitty
Inks: Memento Black
Card/Paper: Whisper White, Peekaboo Peach, Bermuda Bay, Silver Glimmer
Accessories: Ovals Framelits, Petals a Plenty TIEF (r), Little Numbers Dies, Big Shot, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Simply Scored, Copic Markers

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Birthday, Kids Cards, Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials

View Finder card

3 August, 201631 July, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a View Finder card which I saw a tutorial on YouTube, but she called it a Spinning Card. It reminded me very much of the old view finder we had as a kid, so that is what I am calling it!

I used the Thoughtful Banners, Confetti Celebration and the Blooms & Wishes stamp sets.

View Finder Card, Blooms & Wishes, Confetti Celebration Thoughtful Banners #stampinup, DIY, Cards by Kate, @cardsbykate @cardsbykatemorgan

View Finder Card, Blooms & Wishes, Confetti Celebration Thoughtful Banners #stampinup Cards by Kate, DIY @cardsbykate @cardsbykatemorgan

View Finder Card, Blooms & Wishes, Confetti Celebration, Thoughtful Banners, #stampinup, Cards by Kate @cardsbykate @cardsbykatemorgan DIY

For all the details on how I made this card, please click here to view the YouTube video by Raenelle Pearso, in Arkansas!

Isn’t it a fun style card?!!!!

Products

Stamps: Thoughtful Banners, Confetti Celebration, Blooms & Wishes
Inks: Dapper Denim, Calypso Coral, Garden Green
Card/Paper: Calyspo Coral, Whisper White, Dapper Denim, Foxy Friends DSP
Accessories: Circle Framelits, Small Heart Punch, Big Shot, White Baker’s Twine, Brad, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Simply Scored, Double Sided Tape

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Baby, Kids Cards, Stampin' Up!

Baby Bear double Z fold

29 July, 201624 July, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today’s card is a double Z fold card which you will find all over the internet, on Pinterest, YouTube, everywhere!!!

Baby Bear, Double Z fold Card #stampinup Cards by Kate @cardsbykate @cardsbykatemorgan DIY Baby Bear Double Z fold Card, #stampinup, Cards by Kate @cardsbykate @cardsbykatemorgan DIY

They are really quite simple to create once you know how. It’s just a matter of having a card measuring 4-1/8″ x 11-5/8″, scored on the long edge at 2-3/4″ & 5-1/2″.

Baby Bear Double Z fold Card, #stampinup, Cards by Kate, @cardsbykate @cardsbykatemorgan DIY

Then I took a 1″ x 11-5/8″ piece of card and scored it at 2-3/4″ & 5-1/2″ then added a piece of DSP the same length, but 3/4″ wide. Glue this strip onto the card.

Baby Bear Double Z fold Card, #stampinup, Cards by Kate, @cardsbykate @cardsbykatemorgan, DIY

The bear is stamped and fussy cut and added to the 1″ strip with tombo glue. Check out his cute little glimmer bow!

I haven’t added any sentiments to this card as yet, as I don’t have anyone to give it to, but I was thinking of maybe adding a brand new babies name to the front panel. I think that would look very cute!

Baby Bear Double Z fold Card #stampinup Cards by Kate @cardsbykate @cardsbykatemorgan DIY

Don’t forget to decorate your envelope to coordinate with your card!

Products

Stamps: Baby Bear
Inks: Flirty Flamingo, Pink Pirouette, Watermelon Wonder
Card/Paper: Flirty Flamingo, Whisper White, White Glimmer, In Color DSP Stack
Accessories: Wonderful Wreath Framelits, Big Shot, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Paper Snips, Simply Scored.

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feminine, Flowers, Kids Cards, Stampin' Up!

Diagonal Gate Fold card

25 July, 201623 July, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

I think we all know that I love cats and today’s card is certainly using kitty cats! This is a new stamp set in the current annual catalogue called Pretty Kitty. It has 11 stamps in the set and they are super cute!

Pretty Kitty Diagonal Side Fold card, Pop of Pink, Flourish Thinlits, DIY, #stampinup @cardsbykate

This card fold is going around at the moment by many different people, and I saw it on barbstamps.com.

Pretty Kitty Diagonal Side Fold card, Pop of Pink, Flourish Thinlits, DIY #stampinup @cardsbykate

I also love this Pop of Pink Specialty Designer Series paper. It i so bright and colourful.

This sentiment goes well with this image, Just peeking in to say hello. Totally adorable!

Pretty Kitty Diagonal Side Fold card, Pop of Pink, Flourish Thinlits, #stampinup @cardsbykate DIY

This kitty cat image was stamped with Memento Black Ink and I coloured it with Copic Markers. Isn’t it the cutest?!!!!

Pretty Kitty Diagonal Side Fold card, Pop of Pink, Flourish Thinlits, Layered Circles, DIY #stampinup @cardsbykate

Products

Stamps: Pretty Kitty
Inks: Basic Black
Card/Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Pop of Pink Specialty Designer Series Paper
Accessories: Layering Circles Framelits, Flourish Framelits, Big Shot, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Simply Scored, Copic Markers

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Birthday, Kids Cards, Stampin' Up!

Ladybugs, hedgehogs & frogs

15 July, 20162 July, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Last week I shared a card using the Hostess stamp set, Love you Lots and today I have a few more cards made with the same set!

Love You Lots, Ladybugs, Feminine Birthday Card, #stampinup, DIY, @cardsbykate

Love You Lots, Hedgehogs, Feminine Birthday Card, #stampinup, DIY, @cardsbykate

Love You Lots, Frog, Birthday Card, #stampinup, DIY, @cardsbykate

I love all of the images in this set, especially these two cute ladybugs.

Love You Lots, Ladybugs, Feminine Birthday Card, #stampinup, @cardsbykate

Love You Lots, Frog, Feminine Birthday Card, #stampinup, DIY, @cardsbykate, #stampinupaustralia

Love You Lots, Hedgehogs, Feminine Birthday Card, #stampinup, @cardsbykate, DIY

Check out the shine on the ladybugs and the frog. I simply added some Crystal Effects, or I have heard that the fine tip glue pen will also give you the same look!

Love You Lots, Frog, Feminine Birthday Card, #stampinup, @cardsbykate

Don’t forget to stamp your envelopes to coordinate too!

Products

Stamps: Love You Lots (Hostess)
Inks: Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Soft Suded, Real Red, Emerald Envy
Card/Paper: Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Whisper White, various Designer Series Papers
Accessories: Layering Squares Framelits, Big Shot, Watermelon Wonder & Mint Macaron Stampin’ Write Markers, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Simply Scored, Real Red Ribbon, Crystal Effects

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Birthday, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), feminine, Handmade Cards, Kids Cards, Stampin' Up!

World Chocolate Day!

7 July, 20167 July, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today is World Chocolate Day and what better way to celebrate than with a card in its honour!!!

I LOVE chocolate, no I mean I REALLY LOVE and this card is probably going to stay in my stash as I really love it also!!!

There is a lot of work in this card, in that there are lots of little pieces to cut and glue together. You will need some patience for this one if you are to make it!

World Chocolate Day, Floral Affection TIEF, Suite Sayings, #stampinup @cardsbykate @cardsbykate morgan

The black card base is A5 (21cm x 14.8cm) scored in the centre at 10.5cm.

Sweet Sugarplum layer is 10cm x 14.3cm (sponge the edges)

Black layer is 9cm x 13.3cm

12 x Chocolate pieces (chocolate chip cardstock) are 2cm x 2.5cm (sponge edges) & top layer is 1.5cm x 2cm (sponge edges then embossed with Floral Affection Embossing folder). Glue each piece down with Tombo Multipurpose glue.

Make sure you do sponge the edges of all the cardstock as it gives it the depth needed to make it look real. Yes, it is a lot of work but how cool is it though?

World Chocolate Day, Floral Affection TIEF, Suite Sayings, #stampinup @cardsbykate DIY @cardsbykate morgan

Cut a piece of DSP to 11cm x 8cm. At each side I folded it over and glued to the back so the block actually looks wrapped.On the right side it is cut at 6cm up to the left side to get that angle. Before gluing it down, add some aluminium foil.

How beautiful is this colour combination too? I love the Sweet Sugarplum, Chocolate Chip and Black together.

World Chocolate Day, Floral Affection TIEF, Suite Sayings, #stampinup DIY @cardsbykate @cardsbykate morgan

I even added another piece of chocolate to the bottom right inside of the card and the envelope (although I didn’t take photos of these, oops!)

What do you think? Will you give it a try?

Products

Stamps: Suite Sayings
Inks: Chocolate Chip, Sweet Sugarplum
Card/Paper: Basic Black, Chocolate Chip, Sweet Sugarplum, 2016-2018 In Colour DSP Stack
Accessories: Floral Affection TIEF, Big Shot, 2″ Punch, Rhinestones, Sweet Sugarplum Ruched Ribbon, Metallic Doilies, Sponge Daubers, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Simply Scored, small flower punches (retired), Aluminium Foil (from the pantry!)

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Baby, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), feminine, JAI, Kids Cards, Stampin' Up!

Just Add “S”

2 July, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

It has been quite a few months since I have entered any challenges, but today I enter the Just Add Ink challenge, “Just Add S” to your project (#318).

So I have chosen to add a Sunburst!

Love Blooms Baby Bear Sunburst Feminine handmade card #stampinup, DIY, @cardsbykate #stampinupaustralia

I love making this style of card, not only does it showcase so many of the wonderful Stampin’ Up! papers, but it can also use up some smaller scraps left over from previous projects.

I also adore this new Baby Bear stamp set. Isn’t it just adorable? I have stamped it with Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake and Soft Suede, as it is a two-step stamp, although there are 3 parts to it, hence the 3 colours!

Love Blooms Baby Bear Sunburst Feminine handmade card #stampinup, @cardsbykate DIY

I also wanted to show you some cards with the new Affectionately Yours DSP using the same Sunburst technique. They are so bright and cheery. This time the little cat is created using the Foxy Friends bundle (purchase both items together to save $$).

Affectionately Yours Foxy Friends Cat Sunburst Feminine handmade card #stampinup, DIY, @cardsbykate

Check out his little bell around his neck…. it actually does make a sound too!!!

Affectionately Yours Foxy Friends Cat Sunburst Feminine handmade card #stampinup DIY, @cardsbykate

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.

Products

Stamps: Baby Bear, Foxy Friends
Inks: Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake & Soft Suede (Bear) Basic Black Archival (Cat)
Card/Paper: Whisper White, Rose Red, Love Blossoms DSP (Bear) Affectionately Yours DSP, Rose Watermelon Wonder, Night of Navy, Very Vanilla (Cat)
Accessories: Circle Framelits, Big Shot, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Paper Snips, Simply Scored, Blushing Bride Cotton ribbon

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

Happy 7th Birthday Nicola!

20 June, 201613 June, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have another project using the brand new Foxy Friends Bundle and the Large Number Framelits. Sorry for the reflection, it has been quite gloomy here in Melbourne and very difficult to photograph!

This card was made for a gorgeous little girls 7th birthday party that we attended on Saturday.

Foxy Friends, Kitty Cat, 7th Birthday, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade

I started by applying some of the A Little Foxy Designer Series Paper to the background of the card and then a grass was added. I cut a strip of cucumber crush card and used the fringe scissors to create this.

I stamped the cat & punched the pieces out with the Fox builder punch. The stump and the mushrooms were stamped and fussy cut.

Can you see the Stampin’ Write Marker lines on the Banner and the 7? How did I draw that line so evenly around them, you ask? Well, when I die cut the images, before I took them out of the die, I traced that line around the inside of the die and did small dots, then I removed the card from the metal dies. Clever hey?!!!!!

Foxy Friends, Kitty Cat, 7th Birthday, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade card, Large Number thinlits

Foxy Friends, Cat, 7th Birthday, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade

Foxy Friends, Kitty Cat, 7th Birthday, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade Card

I had great fun creating this card for Nicola’s 7th Birthday party on Saturday!

Products

Stamps: Foxy Friends, Number of Years
Inks: Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Calypso Coral, Soft Suede, Real Red
Card/Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Cucumber Crush, A Little Foxy DSP
Accessories: Fox Builder punch, Calypso Coral Stampin Write Marker, Fringe Scissors, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored, Big Shot

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Gift Ideas, Kids Cards, Punch Art, Stampin' Up!

Foxy Friends Shadow Box

15 June, 201613 June, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have created a Shadow Box with the brand new Foxy Friends Bundle. I had so much fun playing with this bundle that I wanted to incorporate as many of the little animals in one project, but they wouldn’t fit on a card so I made a shadow box to display!

Sorry for the reflection, it is quite difficult to photograph without it and it didn’t look the same not in the frame!

Shadow Box, Foxy Friends, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade, 2016

I started with a whisper white background and cut it to size to fit into the 8″ x 8″ frame.

I stamped all the animals, punched them out with the Fox builder punch and some I had to fussy cut. I created an extra head for each one. Once I glued them together, I added the second head piece with a dimensional for that true 3D effect.

Here are each of the animals closer up!

Shadow Box, Foxy Friends, Deer, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade

Shadow Box, Foxy Friends, Fox, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade

Shadow Box, Foxy Friends, Racoon, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade

Shadow Box, Foxy Friends, Skunk, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade

Shadow Box, Foxy Friends, Kitty Cat, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade

Check out this little kitty cat with the bell tied around its neck, super cute!

Shadow Box, Foxy Friends, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade

Products

Stamps: Foxy Friends, Rose Wonder
Inks: Smoky Slate, Basic Black, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Tangerine Tango, Mint Macaron
Card/Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Silver & Red Glimmer paper
Accessories: Fox Builder punch, White Baker’s Twine, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Heart Punch (retired) Gold Bell (not SU)

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Birthday, Kids Cards, Masculine, Stampin' Up!

Confetti Art

10 June, 201612 June, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have another Shaker card using lots of new products from the Annual Catalogue. This one has more of a masculine feel to it, using the gorgeous Dapper Denim and Emerald Envy In Colours.

The base card I stamped first with the little lights at the top and then the stars all over the card, leaving a blank space where the easel is to go. The easel is stamped and then I die cut the centre using the Layered Square framelits and then fussy cut the easel.

The sentiment is from the new Thoughtful Banners stamp set and the coordinating Dual Banner punch.

The bits inside the shaker are created using the new Sprinkles punch. The new foam adhesive strips make creating shaker cards so much easier, be sure to get some in your next order.

And check out that gorgeous ruched ribbon. Can you see the Wink of Stella on the little stars?! You know me, even though it’s a masculine card, a little sparkle on the stars was a must! lol

Products

Stamps: Thoughtful Banners, Confetti Celebration, Painter’s Palette
Inks: Night of Navy, Emerald Envy
Card/Paper: Night of Navy, Emerald Envy, Watermelon Wonder
Accessories: Layered Squares Framelits, Dual Banner punch, Sprinkles punch, Foam Adhesive Strips, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Simply Scored, Stampin’ Scrub, Emerald Envy Ruched Ribbon, Acetate

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