Techniques & Tutorials – Page 19 – Independent Stampin Up!® Demonstrator, Victoria, Australia

Stitches & Craft Show

28 October, 201327 October, 2013 craftwithkate

Morning Stampers,

I would like to thank everyone for their support for me as I attended the Stitches & Craft Show at Caulfield Racecourse.

The show was held daily from Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th October between 10am – 4.30pm.

I was on the Stampin’ Up! stand on Friday 25th October and I had a ball.

I met so many lovely crafters who came to watch our demonstrations and see our beautiful displays.

We certainly hope we have given each and every one of you some inspiration!

Stampin' Up! Stand at the Stitches & Craft Show, Caulfield Racecourse — Stampin’ Up! Stand at the Stitches & Craft Show, Caulfield Racecourse

We even had loads of Festive Flurry ornaments dangling from the rooftop!

Here is what I demonstrated on the day.

It was sponging and masking!

I think many people who stopped by to watch my demonstration of this technique, were surprised at how quick and simple it was, but also just how effective it was once complete! The image used was the Lovely as a Tree stamp set.

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Happy Stamping,

Kate

feminine, Techniques & Tutorials

Faux Tile Stamping

3 October, 201329 September, 2013 craftwithkate

Morning Stampers,

Another new technique I am trying for the first time, Faux Tile Stamping!

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Stamp Set: Secret Garden & Petite Pairs

Inkpads: Gumball Green, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight & Whisper White

Tools: Paper Trimmer, Simply Scored, Large Oval Punch, Modern Label Punch, Square Lattice TIEF, Big Shot, Secret Garden Dies

Accessories: Tombo Glue, Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber

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

Happy stamping,

Kate

Techniques & Tutorials

Sponging & Masking Technique

2 October, 201329 September, 2013 craftwithkate

Good morning Stampers,

This morning I want to share with you the Sponging and Masking Technique.

To create this card, I cut a piece of Whisper White cardstock 10.5 x 7.5cm.

Then punched a circle out of a post it note ensuring I get most of the sticky back behind my punch. (This is best punched by doing about 4 post it notes at once).

Place the circle post it note onto your small cardstock and then begin the sponging with the lightest colour first (I started with the Blushing Bride).

Start the sponging from off the page and then slowly, in circular motions, move onto the cardstock. Start slowly and build up your colour by going over the area repeatedly.

When you’re ready to add the Tempting Turquoise, start at the bottom of the cardstock and work your way up to blend the colours together. Go back to the first colour to continue blending if need be. When you are happy with your colourings, remove the circle punch!

Next, add your stamped image, in this case I used the Lovely as a Tree Stamp Set, using black ink.

I cut a piece of silver ribbon and stuck it down across one end with Glue Dots. Tie a bow and add this to the ribbon so it looks like once piece of ribbon tied with a bow. This way it uses less ribbon!

Next I stamped my sentiment towards the bottom right corner of the A5 card.

Finally, I added 6 dimensionals to the back of the stamped card and adhered it to the top section of the card.

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Stamp Set: Lovely as a Tree, Simply Sketched (Hostess)

Inkpads: Blushing Bride, Tempting Turquoise, Black

Cardstock: Whisper White

Tools: Paper Trimmer, Circle 1 3/8″ Punch

Accessories: Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers, Silver Ribbon, Post It Note

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

Happy stamping,

Kate

Gift Ideas, Techniques & Tutorials

Square Tissue Box Cover

10 March, 20135 January, 2016 craftwithkate

To construct the box with lid, you will need 3 x A4 Card, 300gsm.

For the base

Cut 2 pieces of Card so they are 27.9cm x 12cm. Then score at 12cm & 22cm.

Do the same for the second one so you have 2 the same.

Join together by placing the shorter edge inside the longer edge to make the box shape and the outer edge meets the corner of the box. TIP: Ensure that it fits around the tissue box, before gluing together!

For the top

Cut a piece of card 16cm x 15cm. Score each side at 2cm.

Before constructing, you must remember to die cut a circle or oval (depending on the opening of the tissue box) in the centre of the lid. I also cut a border by placing the die in the centre of the outside border die. I made 2 of these, 1 for the inside and 1 for the top! Cut one of the score lines at each corner to the next score line.