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

Hello Crafters,

This week at Paper Craft Crew Challenges is a card sketch PCCCS078.

This is my first time entering a challenge at Paper Craft Crew Challenges and I am loving the fact that I can try new things, although I do tend to struggle with Card Sketches, but this may have something to do with the fact that I am always trying new things and crafting outside my comfort zone!!!

I love the Chevron punch and the Arrows Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (TIEF) coordinates so well with it. When I embossed the black card though, you couldn’t really see the texture, so I used a sponge and lightly added some White Craft Ink to make it pop!

As you may have noticed, there are a few more “new” items I have used from the latest Occasions Catalogue; the See Ya Later stamp set, Fresh Prints DSP and the Scallop Tag Topper Punch! This punch is sure to be an awesome item that everyone should invest in, to make your own tags and gifts (which you will see soon on my blog, so make sure you return!)

Here is a closer look!

How lovely is this stamp? It could be used for Valentines Day or for someone who may be a little down in the dumps and need a lift to cheer them up!!!

Why don’t you have a go at some of the weekly challenges too on the Paper Craft Crew Challenges page!

Products Used

Stamp: See Ya Later

Card: Real Red, Black, Natural, White, Fresh Prints DSP

Ink: Pool Party, Craft White

Punch: Chevron, Scalloped Tag Topper

Other: Big Shot Machine, Windows Frames Framelits, Arrows TIEF, Paper Trimmer, Red Ribbon, Sponge Dauber, Tombo Glue, Paper Snips, Hung Up Cute Clips

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Be sure to visit the Paper Craft Crew Challenges page to view the rest of the Design Team samples, they are just amazing!

Happy Crafting,

Card in a Box Style, Masculine

Card in a Box ~ 60th Birthday

31 January, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

I hope everyone is staying cool in this Melbourne heat, as I am staying indoors and what better way to craft than with the aircon on!

Who is missing the footy? I know I sure am and thought I would share with you a card I was asked to make by a work colleague. As soon as she said to make a card for a male turning 60, I knew straight away what to make and can’t wait to share it with you!

Yes I love the card in a box, and so here is another one for this mad Geelong Cats supporter.

I think any Cats fan would love to receive this, don’t you? This card could be customised to any team in the AFL or any league for that matter.

You can see I have cut in Silver Glimmer paper (#124005), the numbers from the Stampin’ Up! Typeset Alphabet Bigz Dies (#127553)

Be sure to check out the Sale-a-bration catalogues full of yumminess on my home page!!!!

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Happy Crafting,

Masculine

Happy Australia Day

26 January, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

Happy Australia Day to everyone plus I would like to wish my dad a very happy birthday on this wonderful sunny Melbourne day!

My girls and I will be heading over to dad’s shortly to help him celebrate his birthday with a yummy lunch, but first I had to share with you the box envelope I made to put his card in and the tickets we got him for his birthday. The Envelope Punch Board (EPB) has become a much loved tool in my house since it became available through Stampin’ Up! in October.

Seeing as my dad loves the ocean, almost as much as he loves his golf (I made a golf card!) I thought I would use some of the High Tide Designer Series Paper from the new Occasions catalogue which is available for purchase in only 2 more days!

I also used the By the Tide Stamp Set for the images.

and here is a close up of the detail

I hope you are all having a wonderful Australia Day and long weekend, and I look forward to showing you some more items in the next few days.

Happy Crafting,

Masculine

Masculine Sports Card

8 January, 20147 January, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

This is a very simple card to create and takes no time at all. Have you noticed that I love clean, simple cards that are quick to create? Yes, with 2 young children I am always wanting to be able to create a card in 5 minutes if need be, before they get into mischief.

All you need to create this one is some cardstock, the amazing Chevron Punch, adhesives and some ink!

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Stamp Set: Loving Thoughts

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Black, Real Red

Ink: Crumb Cake

Tools: Chevron Punch, Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Paper Piercing Tool & Mat

Accessories: Tombo Glue, Dimensionals, Paper Snips

To purchase any of these items, be sure to visit my online store!

Happy stamping,

Kate

Masculine

Who’s for Golf?

7 January, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

It is my dad’s birthday this month, and being the avid golfer that he is, I thought I better get my head around making a golf themed card for him.

This is what I came up with!

I used the Petite Pennants Builder Punch to create the trees and the flag, and the circle punch for the ball and oval punch for the hole. The TIEF is Cloudy Day (retired) but I still love it. The rest of the design is fairly self explanatory!

Happy Stamping!

Kate

General, Gift Ideas, Masculine

Chocolate Slider Box

13 November, 20139 November, 2013 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

Well first of all, I need to wish my hubby a wonderful birthday today, Mwah!

Now I can share with you something I created for him, seeing as our young girls wanted to give him something (hubby bought his own present this year through his work!).

Because he is a Collingwood supporter (and I say that quietly as I am NOT), we decided to make his slider box in black and white.

So here it is!

and here is another… how could I stop at just one?!!!!

if any one knows me, I LOVE chocolate and I reckon these are a perfect gift for any chocolate lover.

Next I will be making some in pretty pinks with butterflies!!!!

These would also be great for the little furry friends chocolate bars for kids parties.

There is a class to learn how to make these on Thursday 14 November at 10am. Email Me to book and reserve your seat!

Have a great day and happy stamping,

Kate

Kids Cards, Masculine

Rev Up The Fun

15 October, 201313 October, 2013 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

Continuing on my masculine theme that I have been working on for the past few weeks in readiness for the Stitches and Craft Show in 2 weeks, I had a fun day stamping with Rev Up the Fun Stamp Set.

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Stamp Set: Rev Up The Fun

Inkpads: Real Red, Smoky Slate, Jet Black Stazon

Cardstock: Black, Whisper White, Neutrals DSP

Tools: Simply Scored, Paper Snips, Decorative Label Punch, Big Shot, Chevron TIEF

Accessories: Tombo Glue, Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber, Candy Dots

To purchase any of these items, be sure to visit my online store!

Happy stamping,

Kate

Masculine, Mosaic Madness

Black & Vanilla

8 October, 20136 October, 2013 craftwithkate

Morning Stampers,

Don’t you just love the classic style of Black and White… well almost white, in this instance I have used Very Vanilla!

I have also used the new Core’dinations Card, embossed it with Modern Mosaic TIEF then sanded it with the Stampin’ Sanding System.

I also used the Paper Piercing Tools to add a border around the Very Vanilla panel, it just gives it a bit more interest!

I think the rest of the card is fairly self explanatory but do leave a comment what you think of this card.

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Stamp Set: Itty Bitty Banners, En Francais

Inkpads: Jet Black Stazon, Crumb Cake

Cardstock: Modern Medley DSP, Black Core’dinations & Very Vanilla

Tools: Paper Trimmer, Mosaic Punch, Bitty Banners Framelit, Modern Mosaic TIEF, Big Shot, Paper Piercing Tool & Mat, Essentials Paper Piercing Pack

Accessories: Tombo Glue, Dimensionals, Stampin’ Sanding System

To purchase any of these items, be sure to visit my online store!

Happy stamping,

Kate

Masculine

Vintage Masculine Card

1 October, 201329 September, 2013 craftwithkate

Good Morning Crafters,

I am having a good run on Masculine Cards at the moment and really enjoying the challenge.

This card was so simple but I think very effective and I love the grungy sponging around the edges to give that vintage look!

It also uses only two colours; very vanilla & crumb cake!

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Stamp Set: Simply Stars, En Francais, Sentiment from Itty Bitty Banners

Inkpads: Crumb Cake

Cardstock: Crumb Cake & Very Vanilla

Punches: Decorative Label, Word Window, Large Oval

Tools: Big Shot, Paper Trimmer, Paper Snips, Needlepoint Border Embossing Folder, Paper Piercing Tool, Mat & Essentials Pack

Accessories: Tombo Glue, Dimensionals, Crumb Cake Marker, Sponge Dauber

To purchase any of these items, be sure to visit my online store!

Happy stamping,

Kate

Masculine

Embossing Acetate

30 September, 201329 September, 2013 craftwithkate

Good morning Stampers,

I share with you today a Masculine card I made using a piece of acetate that I embossed with the Woodgrain TIEF.

Don’t you agree it gives such an amazing effect?!

My base card is Crumb Cake with the acetate sheet over the top. I also sponged a little crumb cake ink on the back of the acetate sheet for more depth.

I have used the Chevron ribbon for some interest and stamped the good for you from the Banner Greetings Hostess Stamp Set.

Another circle of embossed crumb cake was punched out with a scallop circle punched out of acetate layered over the top (not sure if you can see that?)