Independent Stampin Up!® Demonstrator, Victoria, Australia

Hello Crafters,

Today I share with you another baby wipe technique but this time a masculine one.

I am just loving this fun and very easy technique!

The colours this time are: Midnight Muse, Baked Brown Sugar & Bermuda Bay!

The card base is Midnight Muse Core’dinations cardstock which I sanded to give it a more rustic look.

The technique is exactly the same process as I showed you last week with the Engagement card, you can view this here.

This time I stamped the Beautifully Baroque image onto very vanilla card stock. Isn’t it just stunning?!!!

I added some bakers twine around the image giving it a more masculine look.

And I added the sentiment “happy father’s day”. Yes I am getting in early this year!!!!

The new 2014-2015 Annual Catalogue goes live on 1 July, but if you would like to receive a copy before then, please Contact Me. This catalogue is full of amazing new products and wonderful colour pictures for ideas. It is a must have for anyone interested in Ink, Paper and Stamps!

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Baby, feminine, Masculine

Baby Cards (boy & girl)

13 June, 20148 June, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

Today I share with you some quick and easy baby cards using the Baby We’ve Grown stamp set.

I am just loving this set of stamps with 6 images, only 4 I have used!

The colour scheme is: Pink Pirouette, Soft Suede & Crumb Cake!

The card base is Crumb Cake. I stamped each of the images onto Very Vanilla cardstock using a Soft Suede inkpad. I coloured parts of the images with the Pink Pirouette Stampin’ Write Marker and sponged all the edges.

The background was created by inking the inside of Petals a Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and placing the cardstock over the top being careful not to move it. Rub it gently then remove it slowly, so you don’t smudge the image. It is another fantastic technique for using your TIEFs!!!

I added some Vintage ribbon and some pearls to finish it off.

I then decided to make one for a baby boy using the same colours but exchanging the Pink Pirouette for Soft Sky and here it is!

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feminine, Techniques & Tutorials

Baby Wipe Technique (Engagement)

11 June, 20148 June, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

Today I share with you another technique which I haven’t ever tried until now, but it has been on my to-do-list for some time.

I wish I had of tried it earlier as I absolutely love it and the results of this card!

And check out the colours ~ I have used Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay & Wild Wasabi!

Flowerfull Heart

The card base is Bermuda Bay. Now to explain how I created that gorgeous colourful flowerfull heart.

First of all you need some baby wipes ~ who doesn’t have baby wipes?? Even though my kids are out of nappies, baby wipes are still a very handy thing to have around or in the handbag for those messy snacks!

You will also need some reinkers in your favourite colours, I find that 3 works best. Drop some ink onto the baby wipes randomly to cover an area big enough for your stamp.

Babywipe Technique

Once you have put enough ink on, place your stamp on top and use it the same way you would an ink pad.

Then stamp the image onto whisper white card stock. Isn’t it just gorgeous?!!!

I used the Flowerfull Heart stamp and I was able to get about 18-20 crisp images from this one use of the baby wipes. Great value and would make an easy set of cards to give someone as a gift, or if you were making cards for a particular event!

I added some white ribbon and pearls to finish it off, as it is for an engagement!

Here is another image showing the inside of the card. I love adding some touches to the inside, I find it just finishes the cards off nicely.

I just love this technique and will certainly try some more, maybe a masculine one next time!!!

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Challenges, feminine, JAI, Kids Cards

Cupcake anyone?

9 June, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

I am so excited to have a long weekend right now, after such a busy few weeks. So I must say Happy Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend to everyone in Melbourne and what better way to celebrate than with cupcakes! Not only did I bake some Baci cupcakes but also made this card for the Just Add Ink #217 Challenge, “JUST ADD CUPCAKES/CAKE/DESSERT“.

And check out the colours ~ I have used Wisteria Wonder, Pink Pirouette & Cherry Cobbler, oh and Soft Suede for the cupcake wrapper!

Just Add Ink #217

The card base is Cherry Cobbler along with the cherry on top of the cupcake. The background is Pink Pirouette Core’dinations cardstock embossed with the Decorative Dots TIEF and sanded. I also distressed the edges with the distressing tool!

I used Flowersoft for the top of the cupcake to give it a bit of texture.

Just Add Ink #217

The double bow is made with the SU Seam Binding in Very Vanilla and adhered with a glue dot.

The sentiment is from the Hostess Stamp Set Simply Sketched and then cut out with the Decorative Label punch and sponged edges in Wisteria Wonder ink.

Oh and here is a picture of my Baci cupcakes, I knew you were wondering about them!!! Yummy!!!!

Baci Cupcakes

Why don’t you have a go at entering a challenge? They are so much fun, so check out what the design team at Just Add Ink created this week!

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feminine, Techniques & Tutorials

Water Colour Background

7 June, 201423 September, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

Today I am sharing a card I made using the water colour technique for the background of my card. Can you believe, I have never used the watercolour paper until now?

And check out the colours ~ I have used Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizzazz & Bermuda Bay!

The card base is Bermuda Bay. Now to explain how I created that gorgeous water colour background.

I used the Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and the Stampin’ Write Markers in each of the colours alternating the colours on each of the lines on one side of the TIEF. You may notice that the ink drys, but do not worry until you have finished adding the inks. Once finished, I sprayed the embossing folder with Stampin’ Mist (you know the stuff we use with our Stampin’ Cleaner!!!) and then put a piece of water colour paper on top and closed the folder gently and rub. Open the folder and tada, you have a gorgeous water colour background. Put this aside to dry.

The flower from the Mixed Bunch stamp set and punched out with the Blossom punch and the 1″ circle punch. I curled the petals using my thumb and joined the pieces with dimensionals.

Here is another close up of the image.

I just love this background and will certainly try some more water colouring!!!

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Masculine

Say Cheese

4 June, 20144 June, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

Are you getting inspired about the new annual catalogue coming out soon? If not, well here is another set that is sure to please!

Not only will it be great for cardmaking, but also with Scrapbooking and the new Project Life range. I cannot wait to get my hands on the Project Life products, I am so excited!!!

Say Cheese Flashback

The card base is Crushed Curry Core’dinations cardstock. The stamp set is called Say Cheese and I used Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso and Bermuda Bay inks. The scallop border punch was used to add a bit more detail, along with the Apothecary Accents Framelits used behind the Say Cheese Sentiment!

Say Cheese Flashback

The Designer Series Paper is the new Flashback DSP. Don’t you just love how everything coordinates, the Stamps, Inks & Papers?!!!! This is why I love Stampin’ Up!

I fussy cut most of the images and layered them to the card with dimensionals.

Here is another close up of the image.

Say Cheese Flashback

The ribbon is Bermuda Bay, one of my favourite Stampin’ Up! colours.

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Markers for Colouring

Blendabilities

2 June, 201431 May, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

If you don’t know it yet, I brought home lots of yummy new products from the Stampin’ Up! Convention which will be available in the new 2014-2015 Annual Catalogue.

Over the next month or so, I will share with you, loads of ideas created using some of the new products. Are you excited??!!

Well here is the first one ~ Blended Bloom Stamp coloured with Blendabilities (alcohol based ink), ideal for shading!

Blended Bloom Blendabilities

The card base is Pear Pizzazz cardstock. The Blended Bloom is stamped with the new Black Memento Ink on Whisper White cardstock. I coloured the image with the new Calypso Coral Blendabilities and used my So Saffron & Crushed Curry Stampin’ Write Markers for the centre. I then fussy cut the image.

I stamped the leaves (from Kinda Eclectic Stamp Set) in Pear Pizzazz ink onto Whisper White cardstock and layered it to the base with dimensionals. I added the Blended Bloom image with dimensionals also.

Here is a close up of the image.

Blendabilities Blended Bloom

The ribbon is Victoria Crochet Trim layered over Natural Chevron Ribbon and tied in the centre with a piece of Calypso Coral Twine and adhered to the card with glue dots.

I am in love with Blendabilities and cannot wait to add more colours to my collection.

What Sets Them Apart:

The Stampin’ Up! rectangular barrel keeps your markers from rolling away!
Flat storage helps to maintain the life of each marker.
Each marker comes with a tip on each end: brush and fine.
Marker tips are made of nylon, which is superior to polyester which can fray.
Colour coded caps.
Stampin’ Up! markers coordinate wonderfully with our cardstock, and can be used with transparent sheets.

How to Use Blendabilities video

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Retired Products Lists

SU Retired Products List ~ up to 50% until stocks last

30 May, 2014 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

The Stampin’ Up! retiring products lists for Australia have just been released.

Grab yourself a bargain!

From today until 30th June these products are only available until sold out. Lots of great discounts up to 50%.

View and shop the retired lists HERE in my online store.

If you would rather look at a physical list you can download the lists below.

There is a separate list for stamp sets and accessories. I strongly recommend placing orders in my online store though as that will have up to the minute stock levels. I cant guarantee stock levels for any orders taken by phone or email, but as always I’m happy to try.

Download SU Retired Stamp Sets

Download SU Retired Accessories

If you have any questions about retiring products or getting hold of a new catalogue, just contact me and I’ll be happy to help.

Join now for $85 and get to include brand new pre-order items in your starter kit. Contact me for details.

Happy Crafting,

Stampin' Up! Events

Inspire.Create.Share.2014

29 May, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello fellow crafters,

You may have noticed I have been missing lately. Well I am now home from the Stampin’ Up! Convention in my home town, Melbourne. It was my first one & wow, what an event they put on for us.

Three days jam packed of fun, ink, paper, stamps, giveaways, prize patrols, make n takes and so much more. Here are some photos of our fun times with some of my team, Craftalicious. Now to look forward to Convention 2015 on the Gold Coast!!!!

Can you guess what the theme was…. yes, Inspire.Create.Share. and that is exactly what we got!!!!

On arrival on Day 1 it started by collecting their bags then the frenzy of swapping in the Foyer at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. There were over 700 women running around very excitedly meeting new people.

The bags were gorgeous red (Real Red) with a blue lining. The gorgeous bag tag on the left hand side was made by one of my room mates, the very talented Angela Footit, and we stayed at the Travelodge Docklands. We also got a pen with a stylus on the tip for using with a iPad or smart phone. Inside the bag was our program, lanyard, name tag and First Convention pin.

Shelli Gardner – the Founder of Stampin’ Up! welcomed everyone to Convention and got us all inspired for the days ahead.

We received may awesome stamp sets from the new 2014-2015 annual catalogue to create out Make n Takes and here are some of them!

Here is Angela and myself with our prizes!

The amazing Stampin’ Up! team who were an inspiration to all who attended Convention!

I hope to be able to share with you some more inspiring creations over the next few weeks, especially the new blendabilities which we received as a gift!!!

Happy Stamping,

Butterflies, feminine

Mother’s Day this Sunday!

9 May, 20144 May, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

If you don’t know it yet, it is Mother’s Day this Sunday and I have made a few cards in readiness for the celebrations.

I have to say, this style was not the easiest to photograph being such a long card!

This card is pretty cool! It only uses one page of 12″ x 12″ Designer Paper and is cut into 3 strips, so they are 4″ wide and 12″ long and then joined together to create this concertina style card which folds up and is tied with a ribbon.

Each end is punched with the Scallop Tag Topper Punch for the ribbon to tie through.

The HAPPY is part of a stamp from the recent Sale-a-bration set, See Ya Later. I just inked the word Happy only then cut it out as a banner!

My mum loves daffodils, so I tried creating them using the Petite Petals Punch and the floral punch from the Itty Bitty Punch Pack. I think they came up okay and she will be able to tell they are daffodils!

The little banners at the end are made with the Banner Punch and the D,A,Y are stamped and punched out with the 3/8″ circle punch.

The Designer Series Paper is retired now, but I just love the butterflies on it and the colours, Midnight Muse, Primrose Petals, Very Vanilla & Summer Starfruit.

The letters are die cut from the Typeset Dies and layered onto the 1-3/4″ scallop circle punch.

I also added some butterflies punched from the same paper.

Take care and have a wonderful weekend celebrating with your mum this Mother’s Day xxx

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