Independent Stampin Up!® Demonstrator, Victoria, Australia

Christmas Wreath

19 November, 201317 November, 2013 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

Well I have finally started my Christmas Decorations and my Christmas Wreath for the front door. What do you think?

I was going to add some more festive flurry die cuts, but then I thought it probably doesn’t need them and would it look too busy with more around the ring? Yes, I stopped myself and here is the finished product.

I used Cherry Cobbler Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon ($15.95 for 9.1m, item code 132135) from the Holiday Catalogue to wrap around the foam ring.

The ornament is hanging from the Silver Ribbon ($8.95 for 9.1m, item code 132137)

I made the ornament with the Festive Flurry Bundle ($83.95 clear, $95.95 wood). This bundles includes the Festive Flurry Stamp Set and the Festive Flurry Framelits Dies saving you 15% by purchasing as a bundle.

I used Smoky Slate and Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Inkpads and Stampin’ Dimensionals between each Flurry. To finish it off I added a Frosted Finishes Embellishment ($11.95 for 12, item code 132150). These embellishments are adorned with rhinestones ~ you know how much I love a bit of bling!!!!

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

Happy stamping,

Kate

Card in a Box Style, feminine, Owl Punch

Explosion Box Card

18 November, 201317 November, 2013 craftwithkate

Morning Stampers,

I want to share with you today, a card that a fellow demonstrator showed us last weekend ~ an explosion box card!

How cool are these?

I am loving this new card style and can see myself creating lots of them over the coming months.

This first one we made for my hubby’s birthday last Wednesday and he was super impressed when he pulled it out of the envelope…. yes you heard right, it folds flat and fits in an envelope!!!!

And you see those little monsters popping up out of the box, they are made with the owl punch!

This next card I made for a dear friend of mine who lives in Tasmania and is a very talented lady, especially with her photography. I couldn’t send her any old card, so I thought she would appreciate something a little more special. I have used the Flower Shop Stamp Set and coordinating Pansy punch and the Papillon Potpourri Stamp Set and coordinating punches (Bitty & Elegant Butterfly) to create this one.

I have had some interest in how these are made and so I am willing to do a class to show you just how quick and easy these are to make. If you would like to come along to a class, please comment below what day and times best suit.

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

Happy stamping,

Kate

Calendar Card, Christmas, Owl Punch

Yesterday’s Craft Class

17 November, 201317 November, 2013 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

We had an epic Craft Class yesterday with 4 ladies thoroughly enjoying themselves and we had many many laughs along the way!

Here was the first card that we made ~ a Twisted Easel Tea Light Candle Card.

and don’t fret, the tea light candle is battery operated, so no homes will burn down!!!

The next card we made included a mini calendar and post it note

Then we some spare time at the end and the ladies were having so much fun, they wanted to make another mini calendar card but this time, a smaller one that I created myself. It also folds flat to be able to be mailed!

One of the ladies who attended said “I don’t have a crafty bone in my body” but she was so proud of her achievements and so were the rest of us. So next time I hold a craft class, be sure to come along!

Happy Stamping,

Kate

Christmas

Hexagon Christmas

14 November, 20138 November, 2013 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

This is a very simple card to create and takes no time at all. You could churn out all your Christmas Cards in one day with this creation. All you need is the Hexagon Punch and some pretty Designer Series Paper. I have used the Winter Frost DSP for this card and some silver glimmer card. I also used the Merry from the Expressions framelits and added a clear button with a twine bow for extra interest.

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Cardstock: Whisper White, Pool Party, Silver Glimmer, Winter Frost DSP

Ink: Pool Party

Tools: Hexagon Punch, Big Shot, Expressions Framelits

Accessories: Tombo Glue, Vintage Faceted Designer Button, White Twine

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

Happy stamping,

Kate

General, Gift Ideas, Masculine

Chocolate Slider Box

13 November, 20139 November, 2013 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

Well first of all, I need to wish my hubby a wonderful birthday today, Mwah!

Now I can share with you something I created for him, seeing as our young girls wanted to give him something (hubby bought his own present this year through his work!).

Because he is a Collingwood supporter (and I say that quietly as I am NOT), we decided to make his slider box in black and white.

So here it is!

and here is another… how could I stop at just one?!!!!

if any one knows me, I LOVE chocolate and I reckon these are a perfect gift for any chocolate lover.

Next I will be making some in pretty pinks with butterflies!!!!

These would also be great for the little furry friends chocolate bars for kids parties.

There is a class to learn how to make these on Thursday 14 November at 10am. Email Me to book and reserve your seat!

Have a great day and happy stamping,

Kate

Christmas

Petite Banners Christmas

12 November, 20138 November, 2013 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

This is a card I made using the Petite Banners Punch to create this gorgeous 3D tree in the similar way I made the Mixed Bunch Decoration earlier in the week.

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Stamp Set: Petite Pairs

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green, Crumb Cake, Silver Glimmer, Polka Dot Parade DSP

Ink: Gumball Green

Tools: Big Shot, Fancy Fan TIEF, Delicate Designs TIEF, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Simply Scored, Paper Trimmer, Petite Pennants Punch

Accessories: Tombo Glue, Dimensionals, Cherry Cobbler Ribbon, Twine

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

Happy stamping,

Kate

Butterflies, feminine

Butterfly Card

11 November, 20139 November, 2013 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

I think you know by now that I love butterflies and here is another card that I case’d from my SU downline, Angela. I love the In Colours of Crisp Canteloupe and Baked Brown Sugar together.

and here are a few more in the current In Colours:

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

Stamps: Papillon Potpourri
Ink – Baked Brown Sugar & Crisp Canteloupe
Card stock –Whisper White, Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Canteloupe, 2013-2015 In Colour DSP
Punch – Bitty Butterfly, Elegant Butterfly, Scallop Circle and Circle
Accessories – Big Shot, Fancy Fan TIEF, Paper Trimmer with scoring blade, Baked Brown Sugar Ruffled ribbon, Tombo Glue, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers.

Be sure to visit my 24/7 online store for other products!

Happy Stamping,

Kate

Christmas

Christmas File Tab Card

10 November, 20138 November, 2013 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

This is a new card style I have case’d from another SU demonstrator and it is created with the Envelope Punch Board.

This new Envelope Punch Board is an amazing tool and can be used to make up to 60 different sizes of envelopes, boxes, bon bons and so much more!

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

Stamps: That’s the Ticket, Christmas Star
Envelope Punch Board
Ink – Cherry Cobbler
Card stock –Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Season of Style DSP
Accessories – Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Paper Trimmer with scoring blade, Cherry Cobbler ribbon, Tombo Glue, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers.

Be sure to visit my 24/7 online store for other products!

Happy Stamping,

Kate

Christmas

Christmas Decorations

9 November, 20138 November, 2013 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

This is an easy project to get started on those decorations for the Christmas Tree!

I stamped one of the images from the Mixed Bunch Stamp Set 6 times onto Whisper White cardstock, then punched them out with the coordinating Blossom punch. Fold each blossom in half and glue one to the other, until you have 3 glued together. Then glue the other 3 together so you have 2 halves of your decoration. Cut a piece of silver ribbon to about 12″ and fold in half and glue to the inside. Then join the two halves together and you have finished your decoration! So easy, simple and you could make loads of these in a day for teacher’s gifts or just to hang on your Christmas Tree.

I hope you like this cute but simple project.

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

Stamp Set – Mixed Bunch
Punch – Blossom
Ink – Cherry Cobbler
Card stock –Whisper White
Accessories – Silver ribbon, Tombo Glue

Be sure to visit my 24/7 online store for other products!

Happy Stamping,

Kate

Calendar Card, Owl Punch

Easel Calendar & Post-it Card

8 November, 20137 November, 2013 craftwithkate

Hello Stampers,

This is a project I have made for some upcoming craft markets and Christmas gifts. It is easy but also very useful! It is perfect as a gift for someone’s office or desktop. It has a pad of post-it notes on the bottom and the top part of the card sits behind the post-it notes and has a calendar which can be displayed all year round.

To create this you start with one piece of card stock measuring 4 1/4″ x 11″; score it at 5½” and 2¾”.

Fold as shown above and add adhesive to the easel section. Cut one more layer at 4¼” x 5½”. Adhere the bottom of this piece to the area with glue on it so that it folds flat. This will make them easier to put in the post!

I hope you like this cute but simple project.

Stampin’ Up! Supplies:

Punch: Owl Builder
Ink – Crumb Cake, Soft Suede
Card stock –Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Accessories – Big Shot, Polka Dots TIEF, Paper Trimmer with scoring blade, Soft Suede Taffeta ribbon, Tombo Glue, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers, Wiggly Eyes (non SU)., Mini Calendar (non SU).

Be sure to visit my 24/7 online store for other products!

Happy Stamping,

Kate