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Sleigh Ride

13 November, 201512 November, 2015 craftwithkate

Sleigh Ride #stampinup

Dear Crafters,

Today I used the Sleigh Ride Edgelits & Delicate Ornament Thinlits dies to create a non-traditional coloured Christmas card!

The base card is Blushing Bride with a piece of Very Vanilla embossed with the Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder on the top.

Sleigh Ride #stampinup

I die cut the Sleigh Ride Edgelits in Pool Party and Blushing Bride, layered them onto some Very Vanilla cardstock and die cut the Delicate Ornament Thinlits to create the Bauble.

Sleigh Ride #stampinup

I added some retired Pool Party ribbon and tied a bow in a piece of Pool Party Twine to add to the top of the bauble.

Sleigh Ride #stampinup

Don’t forget to decorate the envelope and the inside of your card to coordinate.

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Baby, Techniques & Tutorials

Welcome Baby Jackson Side Step Card

9 November, 20157 November, 2015 craftwithkate

Something for Baby Side Step Card #stampinup

Dear Crafters,

Today I used the Something for Baby stamp set with the coordinating Baby’s First Framelits to create a card for a new baby boy, Jackson!

The base card is Soft Sky and the drawers are Marina Mist, and I sponged the edges with Marina Mist ink. The knobs of th drawers are the 1/8″ Mini Silver Brads.

This is a side step card which folds flat to fit into a standard C6 envelope. I saw a similar card on Queen B Creations website, although I changed up my dimensions to use an A5 card, so I can make 2 cards from 1 sheet of A4 paper without wastage!

The Decorative Label punch was used to create the bottom of the dresser.

The pram and the duck were stamped with stampin’ inkpads then die cut with the coordinating framelits. I coloured the third image using Stampin Write Markers from the Brights Pack. The name was stamped using the Back to Basics Alphabet stamp set, which is Photopolymer so I could see exactly where I was stamping each letter to line them up!

Something for Baby Side Step Card #stampinup

How cute are these little booties sticking out of the drawers?!

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Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials

Shaker Cards

4 November, 201518 October, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share the To You & Yours Shaker Cards Project Kit video I found on the Stampin’ Up! YouTube channel.

I personally don’t have this kit, but I absolutely love shaker cards and thought some of you may be interested. Starting with a kit is an easy way of beginning this technique, and perfect timing for Christmas!

Be sure to watch the video by clicking here and let me know if you love shaker cards.

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Calendar Card, Owl Punch

Easel Calendar & Post it Note Card

2 November, 201519 October, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a project created as an Easel style card, but using the mini calendar tabs and post it notes and yes, it folds reasonably flat!

This makes such a perfect gift for your loved ones or work colleagues this Christmas, adding a festive twist. We will be making one of these at my next Christmas Card Class on 21 November at 10.30am.

You will receive the instructions to make this during my next class, so be sure to mark this date in your diary now and rsvp via my Facebook page.

I have used the gorgeous Blackberry Bliss card stock and coordinating DSP along with Lost Lagoon ribbon and card stock.

The owl builder punch was used to cut out the owl in Crumb Cake card stock.

Don’t you just love this cute little project?!

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Butterflies

Swallowtail

30 October, 201519 October, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I use the Swallowtail stamp to create a card in some of my favourite colours!

I stamped the image on white card with black ink and coloured the image using Stampin Write Markers in Bermuda Bay, Pacific Point and Tempting Turquoise.

I added some Dazzling Details to the wings for a stunning glitter effect.

The base card is Bermuda Bay to coordinate with the markers used on the butterfly.

I have left this card without a sentiment, but I will add one when the time comes for me to give it away!

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Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials

Watercolouring with Spritzer

28 October, 201518 October, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share another technique I found on the Stampin’ Up! YouTube channel about Watercolouring with the Spritzer!

I haven’t had a go at this technique either, but it is certainly something I’ve added to my list.

Be sure to watch the video by clicking here and let me know if you have ever tried this fun technique and how went.

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Butterflies, Calendar Card, Owl Punch

Mini Tab Calendar Cards

26 October, 201519 October, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share projects created with the stamp set, Butterfly Basics and the Mini Tab Calendars.

We made these during our last card class and it was a real hit!

This one uses Calypso Coral and the Pretty Petals DSP Stack.

The butterfly was stamped in the coordinating ink and cut out with the coordinating dies, Butterflies Thinlits.

And here is another one we made during class using the Owl Builder Punch!

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feminine, Flowers, Sympathy

Best Thoughts

23 October, 201519 October, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a floral card created with the Hostess stamp set, Best Thoughts.

I stamped the image on White card stock with Black ink and coloured it with Blender pens using Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzazz ink pads. I started by colouring all the petals and then going back over the bottom part of each petal and making it darker!

I layered the white card onto Blushing Bride card stock then onto the base card of Pear Pizzazz. I added the sentiment in black ink and added 2 rhinestones to the top.

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Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials

Rainbow Stamping

21 October, 201518 October, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I am sharing a technique I found on the Stampin’ Up! YouTube channel called Rainbow Stamping!

I haven’t as yet had a go at this technique, but it is certainly something I want to try very soon.

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feminine, Flowers, Thank you

Colouring with Blender Pens

19 October, 201518 October, 2015 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a pretty card created with the stamp set, You’ve Got This.

I stamped the image on watercolour paper with Versamark ink and heat embossed it with clear powder.

I coloured the image using the Blender pens with Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzazz ink pads. I started by colouring all the petals and then going back over the bottom part of each petal and making it darker! Isn’t it pretty?!!!

You've Got This #stampinup Blender pen flower

I layered the watercolour paper onto a piece of vellum, then Blushing Bride card stock then onto the base card of Pear Pizzazz. I added the sentiment in Smoky Slate ink and 2 candy dots.