Independent Stampin Up!® Demonstrator, Victoria, Australia

Blushing Bride in 10 Years

3 February, 201623 January, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Oh how I love this bundle ~ it is going to get loads of use for all occasions, whether it be birthdays, anniversaries; the list is endless.

And check out that stunning Designer Series Paper, super duper pretty.

and how beautiful is the colour combination of Blushing Bride and Mint Macaron together? I absolutely adore them.

The glimmer paper also provides a real added lift to this card, but who doesn’t love a bit of sparkle right?!!! And don’t you just love this saying below?

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Here are the products used on this project:

Number Of Years Photopolymer Bundle – 140811

Price: $85.75

Whisper White A4 Cardstock – 106549

Price: $15.00

Blushing Bride A4 Cardstock – 131287

Price: $12.25

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin’ Pad – 131172

Price: $11.50

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad – 138326

Price: $11.50

Silver Glimmer Paper – 135314

Price: $8.75

Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack – 140548

Price: $14.00

Simply Scored – 122334

Price: $50.00

Stampin’ Trimmer – 129722

Price: $50.00

Big Shot – 113439

Price: $169.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430

Price: $7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue – 110755

Price: $7.00

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Heart of Bloom

1 February, 201623 January, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

How beautiful is the Bloomin’ Heart in Whisper White and Marina Mist?

I stamped the background with one single image, then placed the die cut heart on top with Tombo glue. The extra flowers were stamped and die cut and added with glue and then a pearl placed on each one.

The banner was die cut using the Number of Years Framelits which also coordinates with this set.

Don’t forget to stamp the inside of your cards too!

I have to admit I am a girl who loves blue, so I do love this card. What do you think?

Here are the products I used in this project:

Bloomin’ Love Photopolymer Bundle – 140818

Price: $60.25

Large Numbers Framelits Dies – 140622

Price: $54.00

Marina Mist A4 Cardstock – 121682

Price: $12.25

Whisper White A4 Cardstock – 106549

Price: $15.00

Marina Mist Classic Stampin’ Pad – 126962

Price: $11.50

Pearl Basic Jewels – 119247

Price: $8.75

Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430

Price: $7.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue – 110755

Price: $7.00

Stampin’ Trimmer – 129722

Price: $50.00

Simply Scored – 122334

Price: $50.00

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feminine, Flowers, Gift Ideas, Techniques & Tutorials

Card Box using Diagonal Plate

29 January, 201623 January, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Back on the 18th January, I shared a card box/envelope and today I share another one that is slightly bigger but uses a full 12″ x 12″ sheet of card stock.

This envelope holds at least 6 A5 cards and 6 C6 envelopes. It is really just a thicker envelope that I made using the diagonal plate with the Simply Scored.

Card Box Wildflower Fields DSP #stampinup

I started with an 12″ x 12″piece of card stock and scored on the diagonal plate at 4″ and 6″. Tip: Score from the ruler along the top and the sides so you don’t have to turn your card stock.

Turn the card stock 90 degrees and score both sides diagonally at 5″ and 7″.

Cut out the small triangles as shown below

Card Box Wildflower Fields DSP #stampinup

Cut up the scorelines as shown below

Card Box Wildflower Fields DSP #stampinup

Now add your Designer Series Paper (Wildflower Fields DSP) and your Tear and Tape adhesive as shown

Card Box Wildflower Fields DSP #stampinup

Also add another piece of DSP to the back of the box

Card Box Wildflower Fields DSP #stampinup

I have decorated the front using a flower I made with the Bow Builder Punch

Card Box Wildflower Fields DSP #stampinup

I adhered the flower to the top flap of the envelope/box as the weight will hold it closed.

Card Box Wildflower Fields DSP #stampinup

What do you think of my gift idea?

It is such a beautiful way to package up your handmade cards as a gift for your loved ones.

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Birthday, Handmade Cards, Kids Cards, Punch Art

Balloon Bouquet

27 January, 201623 January, 2016 craftwithkate

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

Bailey’s turning 7!

25 January, 201623 January, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

On Saturday it was my nephews birthday and he turned 7!

Here is the cheeky monkey card I made for him using the Number of Years stamp set and the Large Numbers framelits dies. The monkey image is from the Zoo Babies stamp set.

Large Numbers Framelits Number of Years Birthday #stampinup

Don’t you love how fun these 7 monkeys look, hanging off the number 7?!!!!

Large Numbers Framelits Number of Years Birthday #stampinup

Kids cards are so much fun to make especially when stamping the number of animals for the child’s age!

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

Birthday Numbers

22 January, 201612 January, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have a couple of samples using the Number of Years stamp set and coordinating Large Numbers framelits dies which are must have items from the Occasions catalogue.

If you read my blog, you will have noticed that my eldest daughter is turning 10 this year (omg) and so I have started creating many cards using these products with the number 10 on them for her friends!

Large Numbers Framelits Number of Years Birthday #stampinup

This first card is very simple but effective using Rose Red as the base and Blushing Bride for most of the stamping.

Large Numbers Framelits Number of Years Birthday #stampinup

This next card is also very quick and easy, and uses the brand new Confetti Embossing Folder. How cute is that?

Large Numbers Framelits Number of Years Birthday #stampinup

I love how a little embossing can completely change the look of a card and it is so easy to just run it through a Big Shot machine!

The Number of Years stamp set and the Large numbers Framelits dies can be purchased as a bundle for only $85.75 (#140811) saving you 15%. And if you add the embossing folder to your order, you can select 1 FREE product of any choice from the Saleabration brochure. How cool is that?!!!!

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

Sky is the Limit

20 January, 201612 January, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a more masculine card using the Saleabration stamp set, Sky is the Limit!

This stamp set is only available for a limited time, so make sure you earn yours free with any $90 order before 15 February 2016.

Sky is the Limit #stampinup

I have used the World Traveler Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and the Going Global stamp set from the Occasions catalogue, pg 39

Sky is the Limit #stampinup

I love the added touch of the silver glimmer paper

Sky is the Limit #stampinup

This has to be some of the best masculine Stampin Up products that we have ever had!

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Gift Ideas, Handmade Cards, Techniques & Tutorials

Wildflower Fields Card Box

18 January, 201613 January, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a gift idea in the way of a large envelope/card box to place some cards and envelopes in to give as a lovely gift to someone.

I have used Blackberry Bliss, this stunning rich colour coordinates with the Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper that you can choose for free with any $90 order during Saleabration.

Card Envelope Project Wildflower Fields DSP #stampinup

This envelope can hold 6 A5 cards and C6 envelopes. It is really just a thicker envelope that I made using the diagonal plate with the Simply Scored.

I started with an 11″ x 11″piece of cardstock and scored on the diagonal plate at 3-1/2″ and 5-1/2″. Tip: Score from the ruler along the top and the sides so you don’t have to turn your card stock.

Turn the card stock 90 degrees and score both sides diagonally at 4-1/2″ an 6-1/2″.

Card Envelope Project Wildflower Fields DSP #stampinup

I have used a retired brad as the closer on this one, the flap folds down and underneath it to hold it closed.

I have even put a piece of DSP on the back to dress it up and show off this gorgeous DSP!

Card Envelope Project Wildflower Fields DSP #stampinup

Isn’t it a lovely way to give some cards to someone as a gift?!!!

And here are the matching cards I made to go inside with the Flowering Fields stamp set

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Birthday, Celebrate, Challenges, feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, JAI, Mother's Day, Stampin' Up!

Bloomin’ Heart at JAI

17 January, 201616 January, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I enter a challenge at Just Add Ink. The challenge this week is from Rochelle who has suggested we all “Just Add Something New”.

With the new Occasions catalogue going live on 5th January, we have plenty of new yummy products to choose from.

Anyway, lets get rolling!

#bloominheartthinlitsdie #loveblossoms #birthdaybouquetdsp #occasions2016 #stampinup #flowers #bowpaperclipsembellishments

I started with a Mint Macaron card base and added a piece of the new Birthday Bouquet DSP. A piece of dotted lace trim in Mint Macaron was added across the centre.

Next I die cut the Bloom’ Heart Framelit from Blushing Bride card stock and glued it to some vellum and then cut around the edges with paper snips. This just gave it a more subtle and frosted background.

#bloominheartthinlitsdie #loveblossoms #birthdaybouquetdsp #occasions2016 #stampinup #flowers #bowpaperclipsembellishments #stampinupaustralia

I stamped the flower images (Bloomin’ Love stamp set) with Blushing Bride ink onto coordinating card stock and die cut them out, before adding with a glue dot and then a pearl into the centre of each one!

The Bow Paper Clip Embellishment was added (how cute are they?!!!)

On the back of the vellum, a dimensional was placed under each of the 5 flowers and added to the card.

#bloominheartthinlitsdie #loveblossoms #birthdaybouquetdsp #occasions2016 #stampinup #flowers #bowpaperclipsembellishments

I stamped the “celebrate” sentiment (from Beautiful Ride stamp set) in Mint Macaron onto Whisper White card stock and used the banner punch at one end.

Don’t forget to decorate the inside panel along with a coordinating envelope!

#bloominheartthinlitsdie #loveblossoms #birthdaybouquetdsp #occasions2016 #stampinup #flowers #bowpaperclipsembellishments

Please leave a comment below, if you think my card met this challenge.

Why don’t you give a challenge a go, they are so much fun. Head across to the Just Add Ink page for more inspiration and see how the designers interpreted this challenge.

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Birthday, Challenges, Flowers, Stampin' Up!

Balloon Celebration as flowers

16 January, 201616 January, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I enter a challenge at Pals Paper Arts. The challenge this week is an Colour Challenge PPA#283.

ppa-283-jan14

As soon as I saw this colour challenge, I knew I had to give it a go! This is one of my favourite colour combinations.

I started with a Mint Macaron card base and added some coordinating dsp which I sponged the edges.

#BalloonCelebration #occasions2016 #stampinup #flowers

Next I stamped the images onto Whisper White card stock using the Memento Black Inkpad. The stems are from the Flower Patch stamp set, as is the sentiment, but those flowers are actually from the Balloon Celebration stamp set. Yes, it is that “wheel” looking stamp that we all looked at and wondered what on earth it goes with in the theme of the balloon celebration stamps. It had me stumped for days, but I was determined to have a play and work out exactly what I could create.

#BalloonCelebration #occasions2016 #stampinup #flowers #stampinupaustralia

The flowers are coloured with the Stampin’ Write Markers, Melon Mambo and Mint Macaron. I stamped the dotty circle image onto vellum and punched it out with the 3/4″ circle punch.

I added each vellum circle with a glue dot and then added a large pearl to the centre of each flower.

Check out that gorgeous white jute ribbon behind, adding the perfect amount of texture!!!

#BalloonCelebration #occasions2016 #stampinup #flowers #PPA

Don’t forget to decorate the inside panel with a coordinating flower!

Please leave a comment below, if you think my card met this challenge.

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