Baby, Birthday, Kids Cards, Punch Art, Stampin' Up!

Thoughtful Branches, Hedgehog

Dear Crafters,

Today I have another card I saw on Pinterest but I’ve changed it up to use products that I have. It’s using the Thoughtful Branches dies along with a few others that you will be able to identify!

So here is my cute little hedgehog!

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Oh my, have you seen this stunning Cable Knit Dynamic Embossing Folder? You have to get it! This is the first time I’ve used it and WOW, doesn’t it give a great effect!!!!

Can you tell that the spikes are created from the tree (less the trunk!) die?

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I have used Early Espresso, Crumb Cake and Black card, along with Soft Sky.

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I was super happy with the look of this one!

What do you think of this card?

 

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Kids Cards, Punch Art, Stampin' Up!, Thinlits Dies

Burger & Fries

Dear Crafters,

This weekend we celebrate Father’s Day and this year, we are very fortunate to still be able to celebrate it. My dear dad had a stroke 2 weeks ago, which gave us all a big fright, but thankfully they caught it early and they are saying he will make a full recovery. He is still having some problems, but we are very hopeful that he will be back to his usual happy and fit self in no time.  Keep him in your prayers for me 😉

Anyway, this year I thought I would do some good old punch art (die cutting really) and make a card with something I reckon every dad loves, a burger and fries!!!!

Cards by Kate, Happy Father's Day Burger & Fries Punch Art DIY #stampinup @cardsbykatemorgan

All the layers of the burger are using the Layering Oval Framelits and a slice of cheese!!!!

Cards by Kate, Happy Father's Day, Burger & Fries Punch Art, DIY #stampinup @cardsbykatemorgan

How cool are the fries? I used my crimping tool to create them. Fries aren’t the same unless they are crinkle fries!!!

Cards by Kate, Happy Father's Day Burger & Fries, Punch Art DIY #stampinup @cardsbykatemorgan

And check out the sentiment. I die cut the Happy in real red and stamped the Father’s Day in Versamark and embossed it with Copper Embossing Powder. It is so shiny and looks awesome on the Early Espresso card base.

What do you think of this card?

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Products

Stamps: Crazy About You
Inks:  
Versamark
Card/Paper:  
Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Wild Wasabi
Accessories:  Small Dots TIEF, Big Shot, Layering Ovals Framelits, Layering Squares Framelits, Hello You Thinlits, Heat Tool, Copper Embossing Powder, Crimping Tool, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Simply Scored, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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

Foxy Friends Shadow Box

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!

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, Handmade Cards, Kids Cards, Punch Art

Balloon Bouquet

Dear Crafters,

What is a birthday without balloons, right?

Well, today I share a card using another awesome bundle from the Occasions catalogue, the Balloon Celebration stamp set and Balloon Bouquet punch (Bundle together to save 15% = $64.50).

Birthday Celebration Balloon Bouquet #stampinup

I stamped the balloons in various colours (Calypso Coral, Pool Party, So Saffron, Mint Macaron, Bermuda Bay). Punch out the balloons and randomly place in a bunch, with some on dimensionals. Then add the Wink of Stella Glitter Pen!

Birthday Celebration Balloon Bouquet #stampinup

If you didn’t catch my post with handy tips on using this bundle on the 4th January, you must check it out click here. It will make your life so much easier and stop the wastage of paper! And who doesn’t love a super tip?!!!

Birthday Celebration Balloon Bouquet #stampinup

This card can be used for any age, male or female and in any colour. It is a must have product bundle!

 

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Birthday, Kids Cards, Punch Art

Turtle time

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a card made using the Happy Patterns Decorative Masks, not only to create my background, but also it reminded me of the shell of a turtle. So that is what I did!

Stampin Up Turtle Happy Patterns

I have used Lost Lagoon and Mint Macaron as my colour scheme. I inked over the mask in the lighter colour first, then slightly moved the mask and inked with the darker shade.

My turtle shell is the Tree Builder punch, his legs and head are the Word Window punch.

Isn’t he just the cutest?!!!!!

Stampin Up Turtle Happy Patterns

Please leave a comment below if you like my card.

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Kids Cards, Masculine, Punch Art

The Lion King

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a punch art project in memory of our visit to see The Lion King on Wednesday. It felt like a long time coming, as I purchased the tickets at the beginning of the year, but the whole family thoroughly enjoyed the show, even us big kids!! hehe

Here is a pic of my girls before the show

The Lion King

Okay, now let’s get started on showing you my card.

I embossed a piece of Delightful Dijon card stock with the Chevron TIEF and then used my sponge daubers to colour the raised chevrons with the coordinating ink.

Stampin Up Lion King Punch art

The lion is created using many different punches including circles, scallop circles, ovals and flowers. I added some googly eyes to make him come alive!!! His mane and tip of his tail are chocolate chip card stock. I sponged all the edges of each piece before putting him together for added depth.

Stampin Up Lion King Punch art

Please leave a comment below if you like my card.

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Handmade Cards, Kids Cards, Masculine, Punch Art

Punch Art for boys

Hello Crafters,

Today I am going back to some punch art to create a card for my nephew who turns 6 today! Happy Birthday buddy!!!!

Punch Art for boys

The punches used are mostly circles and word window. Once all the pieces are glued together, I added the plane to the card with dimensionals so it actually looks like it is flying!

Here is a close up.

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I think he is going to love it, what do you think?

 

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Butterflies, feminine, Handmade Cards, Punch Art

Papillon Potpourri Pop-up Card

Dear Crafters,

While I wait for my order to arrive with some new goodies from the Occasions catalogue and FREE Sale-a-bration products, I thought I would go back to a favourite of mine, the Papillon Potpourri Stamp set and coordinating Elegant & Bitty Butterfly punches.

I love butterflies and I think you may find that shows in this card! lol

I watched a documentary the other day which showed masses of monarch butterflies and it was just so unbelievable, that I wanted to recreate that image in my head.

Papillon Potpourri

The base layers were embossed with the new Spring Flowers TIEF. The centre pieces are die cut using the Big Shot and the Labels Collection Framelits then pierced with the piercing tool, mat & Festive Paper Piercing Pack.

Now are you ready to see inside? This is my favourite part!!!!

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I used the Papillon Potpourri stamps with Memento Black ink then punched each one out.

I added them to the centre piece with Tombo Glue and dimensionals!

What do you think? Isn’t it stunning?

Here’s a close up of the butterfly mass.

Papillon Potpourri

I also added a couple of leaf stems from the Owl Builder Punch and some gold glitter butterflies.

Notice that I haven’t even added a sentiment! It simply doesn’t need one, or maybe it is just too busy with butterflies!

I would love you to comment below with your thoughts on this creation.

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Handmade Cards, Masculine, Punch Art

Yoda

Hello Crafters,

This morning I share with you a card I made for a birthday party my daughter went to on Saturday. I had no idea what to make for this 8 year old boy, so I went searching for ideas on Pinterest (my favourite place for brilliant ideas)!

I saw a card similar to this on ‘s blog in the UK.

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This is a great card for any Star Wars fan!

Hope you are all enjoying the Melbourne Cup Carnival as I know I certainly am, as we have the Monday and Tuesday off work!!!

 

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Punch Art

Paper Bow

Morning Stampers,

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Today I want to show you how to make Paper Bows.

I love the idea of paper bows and this is how easy it is to make with one single punch and some beautiful double sided DSPs.

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Stampin’ Up! products used:

Stamp Sets: Sassy Salutations

Inkpads: Midnight Muse

Cardstock: Summer Smooches DSP (retired), Whisper White

Tools: Oval Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Big Shot, Chevron Embossing Folder, Trimmer

Accessories:  Tombo Glue, Glue Dots

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

Happy stamping,

Kate