Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB) – Page 30 – Independent Stampin Up!® Demonstrator, Victoria, Australia

Hello Crafters,

I don’t know what it is, but I just can’t get enough of this Sweet Sorbet DSP. I love the colour scheme and find it so refreshing, maybe these colours remind me of gelati, yummy!

For the card base, I started with a piece of Whisper White cardstock measuring 5-3/8″ x 4-1/8″.

Measure and mark the centre along the shorter side. Flip the card and repeat. Shimmy it into the Scallop Tag Topper punch (#133324) and line up the mark with the centre of the scallop punch.

To see a video on how to create this card base Click Here

Here is the inside of the card!

I used the Sweet Sorbet DSP and the coordinating Petal Parade Stamp set which you can choose to receive free with any $180 order. Or if you only want one of these items free, you only need to spend $90 during Sale-a-bration, which ends on 31 March!

Be sure to visit my online store for more details.

This is such a nifty card style that could be used for any type of occasion.

Happy Crafting,

Challenges, Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB)

PCCCS #79: Card Sketch

9 February, 20149 February, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

This week at Paper Craft Crew Challenges is a card sketch PCCCS079.

I am loving entering these challenges at Paper Craft Crew Challenges and the fact that I can try new things.

I love this look of banners and the Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (TIEF) coordinates so well with the Birthday Basics DSP.

The Decorative Dots TIEF is a new Saleabration item and can be earned free if you spend $90 from the latest Occasions Catalogue. For every $90 spent, you can claim one of the 13 items in the brochure; if you spend $180 you choose 2 free items, $$270 you choose 3 free items and so on!

Here is a closer look!

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

Products Used

Stamp: Petite Pairs

Card: Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green, Summer Starfruit, Birthday Basics DSP, Very Vanilla

Ink: Gumball Green

Punch: Small Oval, Scallop Oval, Balloon (not SU)

Other: Big Shot Machine, Decorative Dots TIEF, Paper Trimmer, Gumball Green Ribbon, White Uniball Pen, Tombo Glue, White Baker’s Twine, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Fringe Scissors

Shop Online 24/7 for products

Click Here to view Occasions Catalogue

Click Here to view Saleabration Brochure

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,

Gift Ideas, Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB)

Birthday Calendar

3 February, 20142 February, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

Today I have a craft project for you, to help you remember those birthdays during the year!

This is so much easier to have hanging on a wall to glance at quickly and see who is having a birthday this month, don’t you agree?

I have used the Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper (#130145) and the coordinating cardstock; Gumball Green, Raspberry Ripple, Crisp Canteloupe, Bermuda Bay, Summer Starfruit and Basic Gray. I used the 3/4″ circle punch for the Months and the 1″ circle punch for the names hanging from the gorgeous new Gold Baker’s Twine (#132975) in the Occasions Catalogue.

The “Birthdays” were die cut with the Typeset Alphabet Bigz dies (#127553) in Raspberry Ripple cardstock.

The white background was embossed with the Arrows TIEF (#132187), also in the new Occasions Catalogue, before being mounted onto a piece of heavy brown card that came as the backing sheet with the 12×12 Foil sheets. Waste not, want not, is my motto!!!!

What do you think of this cute little project? You can never forget a birthday again!

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Happy Crafting,

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

PCCCS#78 ~ Card Sketch

2 February, 201423 September, 2014 craftwithkate

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

Shop Online 24/7 for products

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,

Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB)

Sale-a-bration 2014

29 January, 20146 February, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

Yes it is finally here, Sale-a-abration and the launch of the Occasions Catalogue has begun, YAY!

Grab a cuppa and a pen, then sit down and relax while you browse these catalogues.

Click on the brochures below to view them now…. believe me, you won’t be disappointed!

To order online 24/7, CLICK HERE

Now are you ready for some more news?!!!

There is another new product ~ It’s embossing made easy. Texture Boutique is the perfect, portable tool to create embossed cards, tags, embellishments, and more. Use it with our Stampin’ Up! exclusive Textured Impressions Embossing Folders. Only $49.95.

You can purchase it online HERE

Happy crafting,

Circle Card Thinlits, Gift Ideas, Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB)

Art With Heart Blog Hop

28 January, 20146 February, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

Today I’m excited to bring you a blog hop with some of the awesome ladies in the Art With Heart Stampin’ Up! Team.

Today is the first day of the brand new Occasions Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Catalogue in Australia and also the very first day of our biggest promotion of the year, Sale-a-bration!

If you place an order with me during Sale-a-bration, you can choose a free item with every $90 you spend in one transaction. There are lots of fabulous free items to choose from (ask me for a brochure and an Occasions Catalogue) and the promotion goes right through until 31st March.

Better still, become part of our awesome fun, friendly and supportive Art With Heart team. We have a really large team Australia wide that has been around since Stampin’ Up! came to Australia. We have a very active team forum and also have in person stamp days, challenges, card swaps, product shares and more. When you join during Sale-a-bration, you get to choose whatever you like from our catalogues, but pay just $169 for $255 worth of product (that’s a 33% discount!). It’s quick and easy to join online too. Ask me how!

Now let’s get into showing you what you can make with the great new products in the Occasions and Sale-a-bration catalogues. You have come to my blog from Kathryn Mangelsdorf.

I couldn’t wait to use some of my 2014 Sale-a-bration and Occasions catalogue items along with the Circle Card Framelits. I just adore the Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper which can be a free gift to you with a $90 order.

Here is the card (closed) that I want to share with you today that I die cut with the Circle Card Thinlits pack.

and here it is opening with a different piece of the DSP adhered to the inside of the card and a blank section in the centre to write your birthday message.

and here it is open fully. The “yay” sentiment and the piece it’s adhered to, are also part of the Circle Card Thinlits pack!

to create the stamped flower image, I used the technique called Kissing. To do this, you ink up the flower stamp with the Pool Party ink, then ink up another stamp with the black ink. Press (KISS) the 2 stamps together before stamping the flower onto the white cardstock.

Would you like to see more? Yes?

Well here is another small project using the same products, a large post-it note holder!

and here it is open (if you would like the dimensions on how to create your own post-it note holder, just send your request via email or comment below!

and some of the detail of the crystal effects and Dazzling Details on the flower!

I cannot tell you just how much I love these colours and this DSP from the Occasions catalogue and Sale-a-bration brochure!!!!

Materials List

Stamps: Simple Stems Wood (133098) Clear (133101), Best of Birthdays (132929)

Paper: Pool Party (124391), Whisper White (106549), Sweet Sorbet DSP (133521 )*, Silver Glimmer (124005)

Ink: Stazon Jet Black (101406), Pool Party (126982)

Framelits: Circle Card Thinlits (133480), Secret Garden Framelits (129372)

Other: Stampin’ Trimmer (129722), 2-1/2″ Circle Punch (120906), 2-3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch (118874), Large Heart Punch (119883), Small Heart Punch (117193), Itty Bitty Shapes Punch (118309), Big Shot Machine (113439), Stampin’ Write markers (Pool Party, Crisp Canteloupe, Summer Starfruit), Dazzling Details (124117), Sponge Dauber (102892), Dimensionals (104430), Crystal Effects (101055), Tombo Glue (110755), Large Post-it Notes (Non SU).

*these items are part of the Sale-a-bration Catalogue and can not be purchased – they are free items earned for every $90 spent.

Let’s keep this blog hop hopping. Next up we have Ros Davidson.

Thanks for visiting today. Don’t forget to email me at craftwithkate@live.com.au to get a copy of the Occasions Seasonal Catalogue or Sale-a-bration brochure, or to enquire about joining the Art With Heart team.

Be sure to leave a comment on each demonstrators blog to let them know what you think and that you have hopped on by!

Many thanks for hopping by and happy crafting,

Below is the full list of ladies taking part in today’s blog hop in case you find a broken link along the way!

Claire Daly
Christine Blain
Judy May
Nikki Sadler
Alison Douglas
Kathryn Mangelsdorf
Kate Morgan (that’s me!)
Ros Davidson
Carolyn Sharkey
Rachel Woollard

Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB)

Sweet Sorbet Sunburst Baby

18 January, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

Well, it’s not long now until the Occasions Catalogue and Sale-a-bration begins on 28th January!

Here is another sneak peek at some of the items that will be available.

This Sunburst technique is so easy to create and it showcases a variety of the papers in the Sweet Sorbet Designer Series Paper pack, which includes the colours: Crisp Canteloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Basic Black, Whisper White, Pool Party, Summer Starfruit & Sahara Sand.

I have also used one of the stamps in the Baby, We’ve Grown stamp set available in the new Occasions Catalogue. The other is from That’s the Ticket, stamped in Pistachio Pudding and cut out with paper snips, then adhered with dimensionals.

My card matt is Sahara Sand on a white card base and the circle was punched out twice with the 2 1/2″ circle punch.

I used the coordinating Stampin’ Write Markers to colour the image.

I hope you like my baby card showcasing some new products available from 28th January!

Happy Crafting,

Kate

feminine, Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB)

Cascading Card

16 January, 201416 January, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

Here is another style of card that I have had on my list to make and finally got around to trying it. It is a bit like a concertina and folds flat to be able to send in the post!

This is the cascading card and I have seen many variations of it. I made this simple version but next time will spend more time in decorating it, but this gives you an idea of how it can look!

I have used some of the new items in the upcoming Occasions catalogue available online from 28th January.

For written instructions on how this is made click Cascading Card

Happy Crafting,

Kate

Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB)

Simple Stems, part 2

14 January, 201411 January, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

A couple of days ago I showcased some samples using the Simple Stems Stamp Set which is in the new Occasions Catalogue, available for purchase from 28th January.

Here is another sample using that same stamp set, although a different type of flower from that set.

I have used Gumball Green and Raspberry Ripple in this card. The flowers remind me so much of our family holiday to Thailand last year, although they were more red that Raspberry Ripple, but I just love this colour combination.

I also added a Simply Pressed Clay flower embellishment and coloured it with the Gumball Green Stampin’ Write Marker.

Products used:

Stamp Set: Simple Stems

Cardstock: White, Gumball Green, Print Poetry DSP

Ink: Gumball Green, Raspberry Ripple

Tools: Stampin’ Trimmer, Paper Snips

Accessories: Tombo Glue, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Stitched Satin Ribbon, Simply Pressed Clay & Mold, Stampin’ Write Marker

To purchase any of these items, be sure to visit my online store or for the stamp set, online from 28th January!

Happy Crafting,

Kate

Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB)

Stunning Spiral Flowers

13 January, 20148 February, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

Today I want to share with you another new item from the Occasions Catalogue, available for purchase from 28th January.

These gorgeous flowers are easy to create with one simple die. Click Here to watch a video tutorial.

To create them, I used the die to cut out the flower using my Big Shot, then sponged the edges with a sponge dauber before rolling it up using a skewer to create the flower. I have found the easiest and quickest way to glue them, is by using a hot glue gun and a silicone mat.