Independent Stampin Up!® Demonstrator, Victoria, Australia

feminine, Flowers, Stampin' Up!, Thank you

Thank You card using Daisy Delight

5 June, 201715 June, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have a pretty 3D card using the Daisy Delight Bundle!!!

I am just loving these products and will be using it so much over the coming months for sure. It is unbelievable value at under $55 for the stamp set and coordinating punch!

Daisy Delight Thank You card by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin' Up! Demostrator, Australia 3D.JPG

Daisy Delight Thank You card by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin' Up! Demostrator, Australia 3D Handmade Daisy Delight by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin' Up! Demostrator, Australia 3D

We made these in my class yesterday and the ladies loved the colour combination!

I saw a similar card and for the life of me, I cannot find the original creator anywhere. I will keep looking and be sure to update this post when I find it. UPDATE: I found her, Lavinia Gruizinga from the UK, but it was on a private FB Group so I cannot link to her card!

Products

Stamps: Daisy Delight Bundle
Inks: Daffodil Delight, Soft Sky, Tranquil Tide
Card/Paper: Daffodil Delight, Thick Whisper White, Tranquil Tide, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored, Clear Blocks, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals

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feminine, Flowers, Gift Ideas, Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials

Posy of Gerberas with Stampin’ Up! Daisy Delight

2 June, 20172 June, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have a gorgeous posy of flowers made out of paper, yes paper, and if you come along to my class tomorrow, I’ll show you how to make them!

I had my mum call in yesterday and she couldn’t believe that they weren’t real flowers!

You know when you walk into a florist to buy a bunch of flowers and you nearly fall over at the price of them? Well, this Daisy Delight bundle is a great bargain for $54.75 which is probably what many spend on buying a bunch of flowers that will die in a weeks time, but these ones you can keep for a lifetime and enjoy making many more for all your friends for their birthdays!!!! Wouldn’t that be such a wonderful gift to receive?!!!

Daisy Delight by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator, Rowville 3D

Each flower is made up of 3 stamped and punched flowers and offset when glued together. I also used my bone folder to turn the ends of the petals down.

The stems of the flowers are made using cheap plastic drinking straws that I had in the kitchen cupboard, and I covered them with florists tape.

Daisy Delight by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator, Rowville 3D back.JPG

This is the back of the flower. You can see that the straw has been cut 5 times about 1/2cm down and opened up. This was glued with Tombo Multipurpose glue to the back of the flower. It didn’t look aesthetically pleasing, so I then cut a ring using the 3/8″ and 3/4″ circle punches to cover it and also make it more sturdy!

Daisy Delight by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up Demonstrator, Rowville 3D posy

The greenery was something I have had for many years and it goes so well with these gerberas!

What do you think? These are just so bright and cheery and I reckon they would make the perfect gifts for anyone to brighten their day!

Products

Stamps: Daisy Delight
Inks: Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point
Card/Paper: Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point
Accessories: Daisy Punch, 3/8″ circle punch, 3/4″ circle punch, Bone Folder, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Gold Faceted Gems, Florists Tape, Plastic Drinking Straws

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2017-2018 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue revealed!

1 June, 20171 June, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Yes, today is the day we can finally share the new 2017-2018 Annual Catalogue with you and place our orders for yummy new product!

Be sure to click on the catalogue cover below to view and save the full PDF version to your computer.

There are so many amazing new products, some of which I have been able to show you some sneak peeks of over the past few weeks, but there are so many more that, as demonstrators, we haven’t been able to get out hands on yet, but are certainties on our wish lists too 🙂

There are 24 new Bundles in this catalogue, where you can save an extra 10% by buying coordinating products together, so make sure you look out for those as you flick through the pages!!!!

And of course the new InColours for 2017-2019 have arrived. Here are the colours with their RGB and HEX codes. Which one is your favourite?

2017-2019 RGB InColours-001

I’ll let you go now, download your copy, grab a cuppa and enjoy flicking through the inspiring pages of the new 2017-2018 Annual Catalogue.

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Card in a Box Style, feminine, Flowers, Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials

Tuxedo Fold Card with Tutorial using Stampin’ Up! Jar of Love Bundle & Delightful Daisy DSP #cutitnothoardit

31 May, 201728 May, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have a Tuxedo card fold with a tutorial link for you to re-create this yourself.

This is bit like the box cards, but more of a diamond shape, but still folds flat!

I have used the new Delightful Daisy DSP and the Jar of Love Bundle. If you love the Jar of Love Bundle, hurry to get it today to save 10%, as it won’t be a bundle in the new annual catalogue!

So are you ready to see this new card fold?!!!

Tuxedo Fold card using Stampin Ups Delightful Daisy DSP & Jar of Love Bundle by Kate Morgan, Independent SU Demonstrator, Rowville.JPG

Tuxedo Fold card using Stampin Ups Delightful Daisy DSP & Jar of Love Bundle by Kate Morgan, Independent SU Demonstrator, Rowville inside

Folds flat for postage!

Tuxedo Fold card using Stampin Ups Delightful Daisy DSP & Jar of Love Bundle by Kate Morgan, Independent SU Demonstrator, Rowville flat

Oh, how I just adore this designer paper, it is just stunning! #cutitnothoardit

Click here for the YouTube tutorial by Keren Howell, UK Demonstrator.

Don’t forget today is the last day to get retiring products at up to 50% off! Click these links to see all the products; Retiring Stamps / Retiring Bundles / Everything Else.

Products

Stamps: Jar of Love
Inks: Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Perfect Plum, Tranquil Tide, Wisteria Wonder
Card/Paper: Wisteria Wonder, Thick Whisper White, Delightful Daisy DSP
Accessories: Big Shot, Everyday Jars Framelits, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored

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Falling in Love with DSP #cutitnothoardit

29 May, 201728 May, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today, I have to confess that I have a very bad habit of not using my Designer Series paper because it is too pretty and I’ll keep it for a special project! Do you do this too? Well, today I am making the commitment to not hoard my DSP, but to use it before the catalogue expires!!! A little bit late for these catalogues ending on Wednesday though 😦

I am starting this hashtag, #cutitnothoardit and I’m going to try my hardest to cut into my DSP and use it, not hoard it during the catalogue period! Who is with me?

Anyway, here are a few of the cards I made for upcoming birthdays for my children’s friends. July and August are massive birthday months in our household and I always struggle at the last minute to make the cards to go with the gifts, so I am getting in early this year!

Birthday Cards using Stampin Ups Falling in Love DSP, Large Number Framelits & Number of Years Stamp set by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Rowville #cutitnothhoardit.JPG

Don’t forget to check out the retiring products at up to 50% off but only until 31st May! Click these links to see all the products; Retiring Stamps / Retiring Bundles / Everything Else. Hurry before they are gone!

Products

Stamps: Number of Years,
Inks: Sweet Sugarplum, Soft Sky
Card/Paper: Very Vanilla, Falling in Love DSP, Blushing Bride, Blushing Bride Glimmer, Gold Glimmer
Accessories: Big Shot, Butterflies Thinlits, Number of Years Framelits, Falling in Love Embellishments, Lace Doilies, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored, Small Heart Punch, Clear Blocks

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Birthday, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Kids Cards, Stampin' Up!

Happy Birthday, Lucky Elephant

26 May, 201728 May, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today, I have to share this gorgeous elephant card using the Cupcakes & Carousels DSP, Lace Doilies, Lucky Elephant stamp and a sneak peek at some new products; Special Celebrations stamp set and Pretty Label punch!

Happy Birthday card using Stampin Ups Lucky Elephant stamp, Cupcakes & Carousels DSP & Special Cenlebrations stamp set by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Rowville.JPG

I love how shiny the elephant is when embossed with silver embossing powder and heat set. I am certainly going to miss this Designer Series Paper too, it is just perfect circus paper for this elephant standing on his platform! #cutitnothoardit

Happy Birthday card using Stampin Ups Lucky Elephant, Cupcakes & Carousels DSP & Special Cenlebrations stamp set by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Rowville.JPG

Don’t forget to check out the retiring products at up to 50% off but only until 31st May! Click these links to see all the products; Retiring Stamps / Retiring Bundles / Everything Else. Hurry before they are gone!

Products

Stamps: Lucky Elephant, Special Celebrations
Inks: Versamark, Bermuda Bay
Card/Paper: Very Vanilla, Cupcakes & Carousels DSP
Accessories: Pretty Label punch, Lace Doilies, Silver Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored, Dimensionals

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Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Handmade Cards, Masculine, Stampin' Up!

Nailed It for Father’s Day!

24 May, 201726 May, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Yes I know, Father’s Day is so far away still, but I have to share this project because this Nailed It Bundle is retiring in a week’s time and I don’t want you to miss out on it!

Nailed It Happy Fathers Day card by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Rowville

The designer paper is called Urban Underground and it will also be retiring. #cutitnothoardit Click here to add it to your shopping cart.

Urban Underground Specialty Designer Series Paper

Don’t forget to check out the retiring products at up to 50% off but only until 31st May! Click these links to see all the products; Retiring Stamps / Retiring Bundles / Everything Else. Hurry before they are gone!

Products

Stamps: Nailed It
Inks: Basic Black, Smoky Slate
Card/Paper: Very Vanilla, Urban Underground DSP
Accessories: Big Shot, Build It Framelits, Urban Underground Embellishments, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored, Dimensionals

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feminine, Flowers, Mother's Day, Stampin' Up!

A shaker card for Mum!

22 May, 201726 May, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today, I have the Mother’s Day card that I made for my mum, featuring the new Delightful Daisy Designer Series paper from the soon to be released Annual catalogue. My new motto is going to be #cutitnothoardit

I have also used the Large Letter framelits that you can get in a bundle saving you 10% but this is only until 31st May. They will be in the new Annual catalogue, but you cannot get it as a bundle, so get yours today by clicking here, you won’t be disappointed!

Anyway, are you ready to see my shaker card?!!!

I am absolutely in love with the new Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper which will be available to order on 1 June 2017.

Shaker card for Mother's Day using Stampin Ups Delightful Daisy DSP & Large Letter Framelits by Kate Morgan, Independent SU Demonstrator, Rowville flat.JPG

The sequins on the inside are the old 2013-2015 In Colour sequin pack, but they actually coordinate quite well with the colours in this DSP!

Shaker card for Mother's Day using Stampin Ups Delightful Daisy DSP & Large Letter Framelits by Kate Morgan, Independent SU Demonstrator, Rowville side

The large letter framelits were used to create the negative image for the front of the card, creating the shaker section…. but I also used the positive images for the inside of the card! No waste in this house!!!! lol

The sentiment, Happy Mother’s Day is from the Crazy About You stamp set and the flowers stamped on the MUM dies cuts is from brand new Colourful Seasons stamp set.

Shaker card for Mother's Day using Stampin Ups Delightful Daisy DSP & Large Letter Framelits by Kate Morgan, Independent SU Demonstrator, Rowville inside

What do you think of this card?

Don’t forget to check out the retiring products at up to 50% off but only until 31st May! Click these links to see all the products; Retiring Stamps / Retiring Bundles / Everything Else. Hurry before they are gone!

Products Used:

Cardstock/Paper: Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Delightful Daisy DSP
Stamp Sets: Crazy About You, Colourful Seasons
Inks: Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral
Other: Big Shot, Large Letters Framelits, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Paper Snips, Clear Block, Bone Folder, Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers, Baker’s Twine, 2013-2015 In Colour Sequins (r)

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Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Memory Keeping/Project Life/Scrapbooking, Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials

Art With Heart Team Blog Hop: Annual Catalogue Sneak Peeks

18 May, 201718 May, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Tonight I am participating in a blog hop along with the super talented ladies in the Art With Heart Team. We thought it would be fun to share some fabulous ideas to inspire you from our brand new 2017-2018 annual catalogue, which is available 1st June.

Be sure to request your copy of the catalogue today!

Blog Hops are full circles, so you can start hopping here and then at the end of each post is a link to the next one. There is also a list of participants at the end in case of any broken links.

Now let’s get started!

For my projects, I have used the Colorful Seasons suite, Colorful Seasons stamp set and Seasonal Layers thinlits dies (page 147 of new annual catalogue). I love how this bundle has so many items to be able to create a project for any season. There are 24 stamps in this stamp set; sentiments, flowers, leaves, branches, snowflakes and more!

Autumn – I have used Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango and Chocolate Chip. The material of the sun chair was stamped using the kissing technique with the wavy stamp from the set, Work of Art! I stamped the sentiment in Daffodil Delight, but it needed something, so I also stamped in Pumpkin Pie, but slightly offsetting it for a shadow effect.

Autumn - Colourful Season & Seasonal Layers Thinlits by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up demonstrator, Australia

Spring – I have used Powder Pink, Sweet Sugarplum, Chocolate Chip and Whisper White. The blossoms were stamped with Powder Pink and Sweet Sugarplum inks and die cut. The second one is a stamped off version of Sweet Sugarplum! I just love this colour combination and I could certainly see myself sitting on this chair enjoying a drink under the cherry blossoms 🙂

Spring - Colourful Season & Seasonal Layers Thinlits by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up demonstrator, Australia

Winter – I have used Dapper Denim, Soft Sky and Whisper White with some Silver Glimmer of course! The snowflakes are stamped in Dapper Denim and stamped off a 2nd and 3rd time to get the gradient in the colour. I have also used some of the new Glitter Enamel Dots; how stunning are they?!!!!

Winter - Colourful Season & Seasonal Layers Thinlits by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up demonstrator, Australia

Summer – I have used Berry Burst, Crushed Curry, Lemon Lime Twist, Soft Suede, Whisper White along with the Memories & More, Color Theory card pack! These are the new packs for scrapbooking with the photo pocket pages and you can use them on your cards too!

Summer - Colourful Season & Seasonal Layers Thinlits by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up demonstrator, Australia

Summer - Colourful Season & Seasonal Layers Thinlits by Kate Morgan, Independent Stampin Up demonstrator, Australia open

This bundle has so many options for you to create projects for literally every season!!!!

Thanks for visiting today.

Don’t forget to email me at craftwithkate@live.com.au to request your copy of any Catalogue or to ask about joining the Art With Heart team.

Now it’s time to follow the blog hop to our next participant, Andrea Roberts.

If you find a broken link or have come to this blog hop from a different entry point, you can view the participants below:

1. Tina Gillespie
2. Ros Davidson
3. Kathryn Mangelsdorf
4. Kate Morgan
5. Andrea Roberts
6. Rachel Palmieri
7. Alisha Watson
8. Kimberly Hern
9. Monika O’Neill
10. Claire Daly
11. Sharon Davern
12. Rachel Woollard
13. Caroline Manwaring
14. Judy May
15. Catherine Proctor
16. Rebecca Jacovou

Happy Hopping!

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Baby, Birthday, Kids Cards, Stampin' Up!

Foxy, Peekaboo Peach

17 May, 201711 May, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have challenged myself to make a card using the new In Color, Peekaboo Peach. Now I have to tell you, it was my least favourite of the 2016-2018 in colors, but after completing this card, I think differently of it, lol. It just works so well for the colour of the fox!

Foxy Friends, Fox, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade card, Stampin Up 2016

I am so happy that this stamp set is carrying over into the new annual catalogue 🙂

Foxy Friends, Fox, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade card, Stampin Up 2016, Fox Builder Punch

I haven’t added a sentiment to this card, because I want to add a “number” when the time comes, to give it to someone with their birthday year!!!!

Products

Stamps: Foxy Friends
Inks: Basic Black, Peekaboo Peach, Tangerine Tango
Card/Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Peekaboo Peach, A Little Foxy DSP
Accessories: Layered Squares Framelits, Peekaboo Peach Ruched Ribbon, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored, Big Shot