Watercolour – Independent Stampin Up!® Demonstrator, Victoria, Australia

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Real Red: Simply Beautiful Watercolored Flowers Birthday card

25 March, 202614 March, 2026 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Colour Creations Instahop. You can follow us on Instagram starting @craftwithkate. Each week we will showcase the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order.

Week 45 – Real Red

This handmade card features a Basic Beige card base stamped with Versamark ink and a splatter stamp for a soft tone on tone look. A piece of Basic White card is diecut with the Beautifully Celebrated dies is run throught the Lovely Stripes 3D Embossing Folder and adhered to the centre of the card.

The flowers and leaves are stamped in Versamark ink on Watercolor paper, Clear Embossing Powder added and melted with my Heat Tool. These are then watercoloured using Real Red and Lemon Lime Twist inks & water with a brush, then diecut with the coordinating dies. Some more foliage is diecut with Basic White card and Vellum. The stamen are cut in Vellum & Gold Foil. The Simply Said sentiment is Gold Heat Embossed. You can also see some delicate threads, these are the Gold Twisted Thread that I unravelled. Wink of Stella is splatted by lightly tapping it against a Bone Folder.

I also shared this Flowers Fair card earlier in the week on Instagram & Facebook using Blends Combo markers.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next week for Shaded Spruce inspiration.

Be sure to add the Product of the Month (POM) for $9 when you add $125+ in product to your cart.

Product List @stampinupofficial
**Bundles*: Beautifully Celebrated, Simply Beautiful
Stamps: Simply Said
Ink: Lemon Lime Twist, Real Red, Versamark
Paper: Basic Beige, Basic White, Fluid 100 Watercolor, Vellum, Gold Foil, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other:** Gold Twisted Thread, Wink of Stella, Gold & Clear Emboss Powder, Lovely Stripes 3D Embossing Folder, Seal, Acrylic Blocks, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Heat Tool.
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Markers for Colouring, Stampin' Up!, Sympathy, Techniques & Tutorials, Watercolour

Pumpkin Pie: Flowers Fair

18 March, 20267 March, 2026 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Colour Creations Instahop. You can follow us on Instagram starting @craftwithkate. Each week we will showcase the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order.

Week 44 – Pumpkin Pie

These handmade cards features the new Flowers Fair stamp set (a large background stamp) was the first to catch my eye in the new release products for March. I see so many possibilities for ways to colour these gorgeous flowers.

My first card is stamped in Black Memento ink onto white card and coloured with Watercolor Pencils, then I used a Blender Pen to blend the colour to make it more vibrant.

The second card I stamped in Versamark ink onto Basic Black card, added White Emboss Powder and melted it with the Heat Tool. Using the Craft White ink refill, I added a few drops onto a Clear Acrylic Block and using a brush, filled in all the images.

The White outlines were coloured using Blends Combo Markers and once dry, the images are filled with Wink of Stella (it’s hard to see the sparkle in the photo).

Both image layers are mounted onto a layer of Pumpin Pie cardstock then onto the card base. The sentiments are from the Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack and some retired ribbons. To finish off, I added a few of the little gold Dragonflies I had in my stash!

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next week for Real Red inspiration.

Be sure to add the Product of the Month (POM) for $9 when you add $125+ in product to your cart.

Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Flowers Fair
Ink: Craft White Refill, Memento Black, Versamsrk
Paper: Basic Black, Basic White, Pumpkin Pie, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Stampin’ Blends Markers: Pumpkin Pie, Summer Splash, Strawberry Slush
Other: Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, Birds & Dragonflies Embellishments, Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1 & 2, White Emboss Powder, Wink of Stella, Blender Pens, Acrylic Blocks, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Heat Tool.

Be sure to download a PDF copy of current catalogues from my SU Catalogue Library page.

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Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Mother's Day, Stampin' Up!, Watercolour

Old Olive: Simply Beautiful water coloured flowers

14 January, 202614 January, 2026 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Colour Creations Instahop. You can follow us on Instagram starting @craftwithkate. Each week we will showcase the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order.

Week 35 – Old Olive

This handmade card features the Simply Beautiful bundle and the Banner Sayings bundle from the new Mini Catalogue and Online Exclusives.

On a Thick Basic White card base, I added a piece of Old Olive Two-tone cardstock embossed with the Gathering Leaves 3D Embossing folder. I used a sanding block to reveal the white core, on the diagonal, behind the flowers. It’s hard to see, but I splattered some watered down White Craft ink across the card front and set it aside to dry.

The imags are all stamped onto Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper in Versamark ink, Gold WOW Emboss powder added and melted with my heat tool. I also did the corner of the evenlope and the inside of the card. The sentiment [Banner Sayings] is also done the same way onto Old Olive cardstock and cut out using the Three Banner Punch.

The leaves are coloured with Old Olive and Mossy Meadow ink. The flowers I started with a diluted Timid Tiger ink, then Strawberry Slush ink followed by Poppy Parade ink. Using a fine paint brush, I added the flicks of Poppy Parade ink. Set aside to dry.

Once the images are dry, they are cut out with the coordinating dies and adhered to the card. The largest flower is added on Dimensionals. I took the Wink of Stella and splattered glitter across the entire card for beautiful shine.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next week for Peach Pie inspiration.

2026 Jan-Apr Mini catalogue is here! click here

Bonus Days are back

Product of the Month

Product of the Month items are specially designed to be some of the best items Stampin’ Up! has to offer that aren’t available in any catalogue or Online Exclusives. A new release every month that is only available for purchase once per account with a qualifying order. These items will be limited quantity and are likely to sell out quickly—once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good! Once you add $125+ in product to you cart, you can add the POM for $9.

Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Simply Beautiful, Banner Sayings
Dies: Simply Beautiful*
Ink: Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Poppy Parade, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger, White Craft
Paper: Thick Basic White, Old Olive, Old Olive Two-Tone, Fluid 100 Watercolor , Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: Three Banner Punch, Gold WOW Emboss Powder, Gathering Leaves 3D Embossing Folder, Wink of Stella, Acrylic Blocks, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Heat Tool, Paint Brush.
can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

Be sure to download a PDF copy of current catalogues from my SU Catalogue Library page.

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and all the latest news and specials!

feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Markers for Colouring, Stampin' Up!, Watercolour

Valentine Kisses to start the New Year!

1 January, 20261 January, 2026 craftwithkate

Happy New Year 🎆

While we await the release of the Jan-Apr 2026 Mini Catalogue on 6th January, I thought I’d start the new year featuring the Valentine Kisses bundle. It has the cutest bears to colour and this one is done with Blends Combo Markers; Ivory & Crumb Cake, then adding fur using Pecan Pie & Early Espresso Watercolor Pencils.

The background patterned paper is from the Brushed with Beauty DSP and I added some Gold Metallic Enamel Effects to the centres. The large Lovely Doilies is cut in half and adhered to the left side. The sentiment is stamped in Real Red ink using the 12 Days of Christmas stamp set, part of the 2025 Advent Calendar. This is cut using the Three Banner Punch.

The flowers are stamped in Black Memento ink and coloured in Daffodil Delight, Fresh Freesia, Lost Lagoon & Blue. A Linen Thread bow is added.

Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: 12 Days of Christmas, Valentine Kisses*
Dies: Valentine Kisses*
Ink: Real Red, Black Memento
Paper: Crumb Cake, Basic White, Brushed with Beauty DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Combo Markers: Ivory, Crumb Cake
Other: Three Banner Punch, Gold Metallic Enamel Effects (r), Linen Thread, Watercolor Pencils, Lovely Doilies, Acrylic Blocks, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy.
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%, Retired (r)

Be sure to download a PDF copy of current catalogues from my SU Catalogue Library page.

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Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!, Sympathy, Thank you, Watercolour

Crushed Curry: Watercolour Charming Day

3 September, 20253 September, 2025 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Colour Creations Instahop. You can follow us on Instagram starting @craftwithkate. Each week we will showcase the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order.

Week 18 – Crushed Curry

This handmade card features the Charming Day stamp set and the Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack.

This sentiment is just perfect with these colours reminding me of glorious sunshine, and it sure would lift the spirits of the recipient. It could also be used for any occasion like a Birthday, Mother’s Day, Sympathy, Thinking of You or Just Beacause.

How you can re-create this card

1. Create the base – a Thick White card base, 21cm x 14.9cm, scored @ 10.5cm.

2. Stamp and colour – the largest image is stamped randomly onto some Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper with Versamark ink. Gold WOW Emboss Powder is added and melted with my Heat Tool. I water coloured the images with the following inks: Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Garden Green & Mossy Meadow and left to dry.

3. Layering – Some Gold Twisted Thread is twice wrapped around the Watercolor layer before it is adhered to some Gold Foil, then onto the card base.

4. Add the sentiment – one of the sentiments from the Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack is added on Dimensionals.

5. Finishing touches – stamp the image on the inside corner and on the envelope to complete the set.

Many of us also participate in the Heart of Christmas blog hop that goes live every Monday night, where we showcase Christmas inspiration in the lead up to Christmas and today, the NEW September – December Mini Catalogue is live and available for you to view online here. All the fabulous new products have been added to the online store for you to browse. This catalogue’s full of inspiration for you to share the joy of creativity with friends and family over the many celebrations and festivities that the next few months will bring. There’s gorgeous new suite collections, quick and easy projects and scrapbooking supplies.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for Daffodil Delight inspiration.

Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Charming Day*
Ink: Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Garden Green, Mossy Meadow, Versamark
Paper: Fluid 100 Watercolor, Gold Foil, Thick Basic White, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephem3era Pack, Gold WOW Emboss Powder, Gold Twisted Thread, Acrylic Blocks, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Heat Tool.
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

Be sure to download a PDF copy of current catalogues from my SU Catalogue Library page.

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and all the latest news and specials!

Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Handmade Cards, Markers for Colouring, Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB), Stampin' Up!, Sympathy, Watercolour

Mossy Meadow: Storybook Friends with Pick a Season

22 January, 202521 January, 2025 craftwithkate

It’s with a sad heart that I inform you, effective immediately, we are no longer continuing with our Art with Heart Colour Creations blog hop for the time being. However, I will still continue to share my projects with you each week, as it is such a great way of getting out of my comfort zone and experimenting with all the colours in the Stampin’ Up! collections, especially those we struggle to use.

So, in saying that, here I am with our next colour, Mossy Meadow!

Week 37 – Mossy Meadow

Today the Storybook Moments Designer Series Paper features with the Everyday Arches dies. You may be wondering where the arches are, but they have been turned into an oval! To do this, run the die through your die cutting machine from the arched end first, but stop when you get 2/3rds of the way along the die and rewind. Remove the die and turn it 180º and line up with the little dots so the die will then cut the other end through your machine, but remember to stop and rewind so it doesn’t cut all the way through. Repeat this with the die one size larger with Mossy Meadow card to create the matt layer.

Stamp the mound image (Storybook Friends stamp set) and colour with your Water Painter and inkpads (Mossy Meadow & Calypso Coral) . Stamp your sentiment and add two of the pre-printed diecut images from the paper pack!

On the inside I used the negative space from the oval die cut to add some ink blending for the panel to write my sentiment. Some more stamping and a a strip of the patterned paper as used on the front of the card!

Storybook Friends stamp set added a cute extra touch to go with the Pick a Season stamp set (free with a $100+ order during Saleabration). I stamped the small house image in the background of my card base, layered a strip of patterned paper across the centre. The oval is created the same way as explained above with the Everyday Arches dies before stamping the tree & grass (Pecan Pie, Mossy Meadow & Calypso Coral). The fence and bunny are stamped in Pecan Pie, the bunny coloured with Blends Combo Markers (Light SU900, Medium SU500 & SU600).

Some Gold Twisted Thread is wrapped around and tied in a knot. This panel is added on Dimensionals and a White WOW heat embossed sentiment (Simply Said), die cut (Happy Little Things dies) and glued on. Three Gold Low Profile Dots are added below.

Click the image below to choose which product you would select for free with a qualifying order.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Night of Navy.

Product List
Stamps: Pick a Season, Simply Said, Storybook Friends*
Dies: Everyday Arches, Happy Little Things, Storybook Friends*
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Thick White, Mossy Meadow, Storybook Moments DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Calypso Coral, Mossy Meadow, Pecan Pie, Versamark
Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers: Light Combo SU900, Medium Combo SU500 & SU600
Embellishments: Low Profile Dots, Gold Twisted Thread
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Blending Brushes, White Wow Embossing Powder, Acrylic Blocks, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Tear & Tape, Glue Dots, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Heat Tool, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Water Painters
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

Shop with Kate Morgan

Be sure to download a PDF copy of current catalogues from my SU Catalogue Library page.

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and all the latest news and specials!

Happy Crafting!

Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Mother's Day, Online Exclusives, Stampin' Up!, Watercolour

Moody Mauve: Mixed Florals Just for You card

15 January, 202514 January, 2025 craftwithkate

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I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Wednesday evening for the AWHT Colour Creations Blog Hop showcasing the full range of 50+ gorgeous Stampin’ Up! colours.

Week 36 –

Today I feature the Mixed Florals bundle.

A Thick Basic White card base with a strip of the Wild Flowering DSP and a thinner strip of Gold Foil are placed to the left. The Everyday Arches dies (yes, my favourite) is dry embossed with the Starburst Embossing Folder, one of the Saleabration rewards with a qualifying order.

Mixed Florals card for Moody Mauve Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2025

The image is stamped in Versamark ink, Gold Emboss Powder added and melted with my Heat Tool. I used my Water Painters to colour the image; Boho Blue, Summer Splash, Moody Mauve and Blackberry Bliss. I popped this up on Dimensionals.

Mixed Florals card for Moody Mauve Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2025 watercolour

The sentiment [Labeled with Love] is stamped in Moody Mauve on Basic White cardstock and I flagged one end with Paper Snips. I added some Purple Adhesive-backed Sequins (Saleabration free product), In Color™ Shimmer Gems and Twisted Gold Thread.

On the inside and on the envelope, I added a simple stamped Moody Mauve image.

Mixed Florals card for Moody Mauve Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2025 inside

Come back on Friday to see another card using this bundle.

Click the image below to choose which product you would select for free with a qualifying order.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Mossy Meadow

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Leanne Mitchell.

The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Cathy Proctor’s blog.

Product List
Stamps: Mixed Florals, Labeled with Love
Dies: Mixed Florals, Every Day Arches
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic White, Thick Basic White, Gold Foil, Wild Flowers DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Versamark, Moody Mauve, Blackberry Bliss, Boho Blue, Summer Splash
Embellishments: In Color™ Shimmer Gems, Twisted Gold Thread, Purple Adhesive-backed Sequins (SAB)
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Starstruck Embossing Folder (SAB), Acrylic Blocks, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Tear & Tape, Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Heat Tool, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Water Painters
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

Shop with Kate Morgan

Be sure to download a PDF copy of current catalogues from my SU Catalogue Library page.

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and all the latest news and specials!

Happy Crafting!

Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Fancy Folds, Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!, Watercolour

Fresh Freesia: Country Flowers Accordian Double Gatefold card

16 October, 202416 October, 2024 craftwithkate

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I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Wednesday evening for the AWHT Colour Creations Blog Hop showcasing the full range of 50+ gorgeous Stampin’ Up! colours.

Week 25 – Fresh Freesia

Today we mark the halfway point through our colours at Week 25!!! Which has been your favourite so far?!!

I am featuring the Country Flowers Bundle with the Country Woods Designer Series Paper (DSP) in this fun fold design. I have used Fresh Freesia, Misty Moonlight and Summer Splash as my main colour palette.

Accordian Double Gatefold card for Fresh Freesia Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

Each of these pots are die cut in white card, but before removing the card, turn them over and run your stylus tip on the Take Your Pick Tool around the inside edge of the die for more definition. Then turn it over and use a Blending Brush to lightly add some ink to create that crisp white border. The flowers and leaves are stamped in Versamark ink, White WOW Emboss Powder added and melted with a Heat Tool. Colour the images using ink and a Water Painter. Around the edges, I added a light wash of Misty Moonlight to soften the harshness of the white edges.

Accordian Double Gatefold card detail 1 for Fresh Freesia Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

Accordian Double Gatefold card detail 2 for Fresh Freesia Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

Don’t you think that wood panelling of the Country Woods Designer Series Paper looks great in the background?!! The Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder was used on the Fresh Freesia panels.

Accordian Double Gatefold card open for Fresh Freesia Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

If that is not enough room to write your message, add a White panel to the back of the card!

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Garden Green.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Amie McIlroy.

The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Cathy Proctor’s blog.

Product List
Stamps: Country Flowers*
Dies: Country Flowers*
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic White, Fresh Freesia, Misty Moonlight, Country Woods Designer Series Paper, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Fresh Freesia, Misty Moonlight, Summer Splash, Versamark
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder, Clear Emboss Powder, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Tear & Tape, Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Heat Tool, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Water Painters
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

Shop with Kate Morgan

Be sure to download a PDF copy of current catalogues from my SU Catalogue Library page.

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and all the latest news and specials!

Happy Crafting

Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Flowers, Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!, Watercolour

Basic Gray: Country Birdhouse Shabby Chic card

26 June, 202425 June, 2024 craftwithkate

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I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Wednesday evening for the AWHT Colour Creations Blog Hop showcasing the full range of 50+ gorgeous Stampin’ Up! colours.

Week 9 – Basic Gray

Today I feature the Country Birdhouse and Country Flowers Bundles and the Country Woods DSP.

A Basic Gray cardbase with a layer that was dry embossed with the Fun Patterns Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. Then I used a sponge dauber to add White craft ink gently over the raised pattern and around the edges of the card. Paper Snips were used to rough up the edges before adhering this to the card base. The birdhouse is die cut from the Country Woods DSP, the roof and stand from Silver Foil and the scallop detail in Basic Gray ink and stamped with the same colour. A small piece of Basic Gray card was darkened with a Blending Brush and Basic Gray ink to place behind the hole. The Lost Lagoon leaves and the Basic White flowers were glued and added on dimensionals.

Shabby Chic Love card with Country Birdhouse Flowers Woods DSP for Basic Gray Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 envelope

The bird is coloured using Watercolour Pencils Assortment 1 & 2 packs; Balmy Blue, Coastal Cabana, Early Espresso, Basic Gray and White. I also added a little colour to the leaves. The centres of the flowers has Pearlised Enamel Effects (White). The white twine was pulled apart and only two strands used for a finer bow.

Shabby Chic Love card with Country Birdhouse Flowers Woods DSP for Basic Gray Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 watercolour pencils

On the inside the pot was stamped in Basic Gray ink directly onto the Country Woods DSP and die cut. This was the same for the envelope details. Some leaves and flowers were added and the sentiment fit perfectly to the left. I adore this sentiment, as it can be used for any occasion.

Shabby Chic Love card with Country Birdhouse Flowers Woods DSP for Basic Gray Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 inside

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Berry Burst.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of the lovely, Christine Blain.

The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Catherine Proctor’s blog.

Product List
Stamps: Country Birdhouse, Country Flowers
Dies: Country Birdhouse, Country Flowers
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic Gray, Basic White, Lost Lagoon, Silver Foil, Country Woods DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: White Craft, Basic Gray
Embellishments: Bakers Twine Essential Pack (white), Pearlised Enamel Effects (white), Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Watercolour Pencils Assortment 1 & 2, Fun Patterns TIEF, Blending Brushes, Sponge Dauber, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy
* can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

Shop with Kate Morgan

Be sure to download a PDF copy of current catalogues from my SU Catalogue Library page.

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and all the latest news and specials!

Baby, Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!, Watercolour

Azure Afternoon: Spotlight in Nature Watercolour & Baby Duckling card

12 June, 202423 June, 2024 craftwithkate

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I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Wednesday evening for the AWHT Colour Creations Blog Hop showcasing the full range of 50+ gorgeous Stampin’ Up! colours.

Week 7 – Azure Afternoon

Card 1

Features the Spotlight on Nature stamp set with some beautiful watercolouring.

On a Thick White card base are 2 matt layers of Peach Pie & Azure Afternoon cardstock. The Fluid 100 Watercolour paper is stamped with the floral image with Black Stazon ink .

Watercoloured card with Spotlight on Nature for Azure Afternoon Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

I then masked around the edges with some washi tape, before applying a watercolour wash with Azure Afternoon, Granny Apple Green & Pretty Peacock inks and a Water Painter. This is carefully applied around the floral image. Once this was dry (I used my Heat Tool to quicken the process), before adding some darker splatters and drops of water to carefully lift some of the colour. I carefully removed the washi tape.

Watercoloured card with Spotlight on Nature for Azure Afternoon Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024.

The image is coloured with Peach Pie ink for the flowers, and the leaves and stems I used Granny Apple Green & Pretty Peacock by mixing them on a clear acrylic block. The sentiment is stamped and fussy cut and added on Mini Dimensionals and one of the Brushed Brass Butterflies added.

The inside of the card and the envelope were decorated the same, by adding a masked circle of Azure Afternoon ink applied with a Blending Brush and then the beautiful butterfly image was stamped.

Card 2

Features the Charming Duckpond Bundle for a sweet baby card. A piece of the Country Woods DSP was cut to the card front size and die cut with the largest die. Behind this I added 2 more patterns from the same DSP pack, but I used a Blending Brush to add Azure Afternoon ink to the bottom section to reflect water.

Baby card with Charming Duckpond for Azure Afternoon Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

The mother duck & ducklings are stamped in Gray Granite and diecut before using my Wink of Stella to add a very light tone of Azure Afternoon ink & Peach Pie for the beak and feet. The duck in the water is just diecut and coloured. The reeds are cut from more of the same DSP and coloured the same way as the water.

Baby card with Charming Duckpond for Azure Afternoon Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024.