Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), feminine, Gift Ideas, Stampin' Up!

OnStage pillow gifts

Dear Crafters,

Today, I am home resting after a huge couple of days in Sydney for the Stampin’ Up! OnStage Local event which was held at Luna Park!  It was so exciting getting our hands on the brand new Annual Catalogue, and it never fails to impress me, but…. I am still not allowed to share anything from that event until tomorrow.

So, today I will share the pillow gift I made for my room buddy, Sharon and the gift I made for Catherine Proctor, who was so kind and caring and did so much for Sharon and I while we were in Sydney. We can’t thank Catherine enough for all her driving, picking us up from the airport on Friday and taking us to our hotel, then again on the day of the event!

For Sharon, my travel and room buddy, I made the gift box and inside was the earrings and necklace set (Blooms & Bliss DSP) and a little notebook in coordinating colours.

Pillow Gift for OnStage using Stampin Ups Window Box thinlits by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Australia. #Occasions2017 Designer Jewellery & Notepad

For Catherine, I made this card and coordinating notepad.

Thank you Gift for OnStage using Stampin Ups Bloomin Heart thinlits & Butterflies by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Australia. Notepad 2017

I hadn’t actually met Catherine before this event, so I wasn’t sure what to make to thank her, but who doesn’t love hearts, butterflies and pearls, right?!!!!!!

and because Catherine was also our taxi on Friday, I baked her some homemade choc chip cookies to enjoy with her cuppa!

Choc Chip Cookies by Kate Morgan Recipe by Janelle Bloom

What do you think of these projects?

Don’t forget to come back tomorrow to see some of my display samples from OnStage!!!!

Products Used:

Cardstock: Old Olive, Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry, Thick Whisper White, Blooms & Bliss DSP, Brights Collection DSP stack, Glimmer Paper
Stamp Sets: Tin of Cards
Inks: Basic Black, Bermuda Bay
Other: Big Shot, Window Box Thinlits dies, Bloomin’ Heart thinlits dies, Bold Butterfly Framelits, Butterflies Thinlits dies, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin’ Scrub, Paper Snips, Clear Block, Bone Folder, Pearls, Dimensionals, Wink of Stella, Lace Doilies, Sponge Dauber, Metallic Ribbon, Lace Trim, Rich Razzleberry Cotton Ribbon

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Birdcage in Blooms

Dear Crafters,

Today, I have gone back to the Blooms & Bliss Designer Series paper from the Annual catalogue to create this feminine card with the Builder Birdcage stamp set. Like the Succulent Garden DSP, this one also coordinates so well!

Feminine Bird Cage card using Stampin' Ups Builder Birdcage & Blooms & Bliss DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Australia. Occasions 2017 DIY

Designer paper is so quick and easy to use to create an interesting background to your cards.

Feminine Anniversary card using Stampin' Ups Builder Bird Cage & Blooms and Bliss DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Australia. Occasions 2017 DIY side

There are only a few days left until Sale-a-bration ends on 31st March, so be sure to place your order to make the most of getting some free product!

What do you think of this card?

Reminder: next craft class (Masculine) is this Saturday, 1st April, 1pm. Be sure to RSVP as soon as possible so I know you are attending and I can make up the kits. Email craftwithkate@live.com.au

Products Used:

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Sweet Sugarplum, Whisper White, Blooms & Bliss DSP
Stamp Sets: Builder Birdcage, Falling for You
Inks: Rich Razzleberry, Sweet Sugarplum
Other: In Colour Enamel Shapes, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Paper Snips, Clear Block, Sponge Dauber, Bone Folder

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Paper Piecing

Dear Crafters,

Today I have created a card using the Paper Piecing Technique, not to be confused with the Paper Piercing Technique!

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This technique is quite easy, but you need to like fussy cutting!!!!

I stamped the floral image onto the chosen Designer Series Paper and then fussy cut out the flowers petals with Paper Snips. I did the same for the leaves, but onto a different designer paper.

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Stamp the image again (stem) onto your Very Vanilla card and then glue the fussy cut pieces over the top.

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I added the cute little ribbon bow, using some of the metallic ribbon that I got for FREE during Saleabration when I placed a $90 order!!!

What do you think of this striking project?

Sale-a-bration time!!!

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with a $180 order you can choose 2 items for FREE
with a $270 order you can choose 3 items for FREE
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Here are all the FREE items you can choose from!

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Products Used:

Cardstock: Sweet Sugarplum, Very Vanilla, Blooms & Bliss DSP, Affectionately Yours Specialty DSP
Stamp Sets: You’ve Got This
Inks: Cucumber Crush, Sweet Sugarplum
Other: Cucumber Crush Stampin’ Write Marker, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Paper Snips, Wink of Stella, Project Life Corner Rounder, Big Shot, Lovely Lace TIEF, 3/8″ metallic ribbon

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Floral Anniversary

Dear Crafters,

Today I have the So Detailed Thinlits and the So in Love Stamp set and the Blooms & Bliss Designer Series Paper!

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Oh, and check out the Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, divine!!!

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On the left side of the card, I kept the die cut in full, but on the right, I cut out only a small section before adhering it to the card!

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Don’t forget to decorate the envelope and the inside panel!

What do you think of this striking project?

Sale-a-bration time!!!

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with a $180 order you can choose 2 items for FREE
with a $270 order you can choose 3 items for FREE
ETC
Here are all the FREE items you can choose from!

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Products Used:

Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla, Blooms & Bliss DSP
Stamp Sets: So in Love
Inks: Rich Razzleberry
Other: Big Shot, So Detailed Thinlits, Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Paper Snips, Glue Dots, Precision Base Plate, Die Brush

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Window Box Ribbon Dispenser

Dear Crafters,

Today I have used the Window Box Framelits to create a Ribbon Dispenser.

I posted this on one of our private Stampin’ Up! Facebook Forums, and the response I got was enormous (over 1.3k likes) and so many requests for a tutorial on how I made it.

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I love the detail on each end and you can decorate it with any Designer Series Paper!!!

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I have attempted doing a written tutorial for this, but please let me know if you find it hard to follow, as I didn’t write down instructions when I was creating this the first time! You can download the PDF tutorial by clicking here window-box-thinlits-ribbon-dispenser-by-craft-with-kate.

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What do you think of this project? This would make a great gift for a crafty friend or a Hostess gift for a workshop!!!

Sale-a-bration time!!!

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with a $180 order you can choose 2 items for FREE
with a $270 order you can choose 3 items for FREE
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Here are all the FREE items you can choose from!

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Products Used:

Cardstock: Island Indigo, Blooms & Bliss DSP
Inks: Melon Mambo
Other: Big Shot, Window Box framelits, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Paper Snips, Tear & Tape Adhesive, 1/2″ circle punch

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Dragonfly Bliss

Dear Crafters,

Today I have the Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits with the So Detailed Thinlits and the So in Love Stamp set and the Blooms & Bliss Designer Series Paper!

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Oh, and check out the Gold Glimmer Dragonfly!!!

I love these colours together, but then again, my favourite colour is blue!

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On the left side of the card, I kept the die cut in full, but on the right, I cut out the centre section before adhering it to the card!

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Don’t forget to decorate the envelope and the inside panel!

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What do you think of this striking project?

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With any $90 order you can choose 1 item for FREE
with a $180 order you can choose 2 items for FREE
with a $270 order you can choose 3 items for FREE
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Here are all the FREE items you can choose from!

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Products Used:

Cardstock: Island Indigo, Whisper White, Blooms & Bliss, Gold Glimmer
Stamp Sets: So in Love
Inks: Island Indigo
Other: Big Shot, Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits, So Detailed Thinlits, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Island Indigo Ribbon, Paper Snips, Glue Dots

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AWHT Blog Hop: Designer Series Paper

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Today some of the Art with Heart Stampin’ Up! team girls are sharing some wonderful ideas to inspire you with our Designer Series Papers. This month is the start of the new Stampin’ Up! year and we have a special promotion on our Designer Series Paper, buy 3 get 1 FREE for the month of October and there is no limit!

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You have come to my blog from the lovely, Monika O’Neill.  Blogs are full circles, so you can start hopping here and then at the end of each post is a link to the next. There is also a list of participants at the end in case of any broken links.

Now let’s get started!

I have a double spread scrapbook layout using the Candy Cane Lane DSP, Cookie Cutter Bundle & Star of Light stamp set.

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I haven’t done any journalling, as I have created this ready for Christmas this year, and it really isn’t that far away!

Every December, my girls and I make gingerbread men and tiny gingerbread houses and we decorate them. It takes us the whole weekend but we have made it our annual tradition.

My next project features the Blooms & Bliss DSP. I adore the colours in this paper pack; Blushing Bride, Island Indigo, Mint Macaron, Rich Razzleberry, Sahara Sand, Sweet Sugarplum & Whisper White.

The sentiment is from the Suite Sayings stamp set. The flower is from the Crazy About You stamp set and coordinating punch, Flower Medallion.

This card uses the same Blooms & Bliss DSP, but in the blue tones!

 

The next DSP to feature is from the Holiday catalogue, Presents & Pinecones. This has been my favourite paper pack this season! This is a shaker card using the Delicate Ornament thinlits.

My final project for today features the Floral Bouquet DSP with the Crazy About You stamp set and coordinating Medallion punch.

I love the classic blue and white of these papers.

Don’t forget to order your 4 packs of DSP and Get 1 FREE today!

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Thanks for visiting today.

Don’t forget to email me at cardsbykate@live.com.au to request your copy of the Annual or Holiday Catalogues or to ask about joining the Art With Heart team.

Let’s keep this blog hop hopping. Next up we have the very talented, Kathryn Mangelsdorf.

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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. Judy May
2. Rachel Palmieri
3. Tina Gillespie
4. Ros Davidson
5. Monika O’Neill
6. Kate Morgan (that’s me!)
7. Kathryn Mangelsdorf
8. Rebecca Jacovou
9. Claire Daly
10. Rachel Woollard

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Squash card

Dear Crafters,

Here’s a nifty technique for a squash card or triple diamond fold card. I’m not entirely sure what it is called but this is mine!

Squash concertina card with Blooms & Wishes, Blooms & Bliss DSP, #stampinup Cards by Kate @cardsbykate @cardsbykatemorgan, DIY

 

Basically, I started with 3 squares of card measuring 6″ x 6″. Score each piece in half, rotate 90 degrees and score in half again. Then score from one corner to the opposite corner but only do this once on each of the 3 pieces.

Squash card with Blooms & Wishes, Blooms & Bliss DSP, #stampinup Cards by Kate, @cardsbykate @cardsbykatemorgan, DIY

Each of the individual squares are now 3″ x 3″ so cut 8 DSP squares at 2-3/4″. Then cut 6 of these (saving 2 for the front and back) diagonally and paste them to the inside of the card.

Also cut 4 x blushing bride squares measuring 2-3/4″ and glue them to the centre squares then stamp on them.

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here it is fully open ~ sometimes I have made these with photos placed inside as a lovely memory keepsake!!!

Squash card with Blooms & Wishes, Blooms & Bliss DSP, #stampinup Cards by Kate @cardsbykate @cardsbykatemorgan DIY

There are many tutorials on YouTube for this Squash card, so be sure to check them out!

Can you see the Wink of Stella on the flower petals?

Squash concertina card with Blooms & Wishes, Blooms & Bliss DSP, #stampinup Cards by Kate @cardsbykate @cardsbykatemorgan DIY

Products

Card/Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Blushing Bride, Blooms & Bliss DSP
Accessories:  Blushing Bride Ribbon, Wink of Stella, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Paper Snips, Simply Scored, Diagonal Score Plate

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Butterfly with Detailed Floral Wings

Dear Crafters,

Do you love butterflies like me? Yes? I find I am always drawn to butterflies for many different types of cards, from sympathy to birthday to Thanks or even just a Thinking of You card!

Blooms & Bliss Bold Butterfly Feminine handmade card #stampinup, DIY @cardsbykate

The card base is Rich Razzleberry with a layer of Very Vanilla embossed with the Fluttering textured impressions embossing folder. Each of these butterflies has a shimmer, which was added by brushing some Wink of Stella over each one.

The layered squares framelits were used to create the square layer and some lace trim added to the bottom of this layer before adding it to the card with dimensionals.

I die cut a piece of Blooms & Bliss Designer paper with the Bold Butterfly framelit.

I die cut the larger of the Detailed Floral Thinlits in Very Vanilla card, then placed the bold butterfly framelit over the top and die cut it. Leaving it in the framelit and not removing it just yet, I added small dobs of Tombo glue to the back and then placed the Designer Series Paper butterfly over it, easily lining it up using the edges of the framelit!

I added Wink of Stella to the Vanilla pattern on the butterfly.

Blooms & Bliss Bold Butterfly Feminine handmade card #stampinup DIY @cardsbykate

Tie some gold cording trim around the body of the butterfly and two small pieces for the antennae. I also tied a bow around the front of the trim, before adding it to the card with dimensionals.

I haven’t added a sentiment, because it really doesn’t need one, but it can then be used for any occasions!!!

Products

Card/Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla, Blooms & Bliss DSP
Accessories:  Layered Squares Framelits, Bold Butterfly Framelits, Detailed Floral Thinlits, Big Shot, Fluttering TIEF, Very Vanilla 1/2″ Lace Trim, Gold Cording Trim, Wink of Stella, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Simply Scored

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Designer Jewellery!

Dear Crafters,

You probably looked at the heading and thought “What? Designer Jewellery? I thought this was a paper crafting site”. Well yes, today I have an extra blog post to share with you with some amazing projects that I have made using our Designer Series Papers!!! I love to showcase them in this way, because it is always a talking point when speaking with so many people. I get loads of wonderful comments and I’m always asked where I purchased them from…. well me of course!

Here is this Necklace and Earring Set made with the Floral Boutique DSP!

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The jewellery items I purchased on eBay and I used my circle punches to cut the Designer Series Paper. The necklace circle was a little too big, so I did have to trim around the edges with paper snips for it to fit neatly inside the tray! I adhered it with Crystal Effects and then added some more Crystal Effects on top to add the glass circle. The earrings were done the same way.

What do you think of my jewellery sets to showcase our DSP?!!!

Products

Card/Paper: Affectionately Yours DSP, Blooms & Bliss DSP, Floral Boutique DSP
Accessories:  Crystal Effects, 1/2″ Circle Punch, 1-1/4″ Circle Punch (Jewellery items purchased on eBay!)

All Catalogues and the Clearance Rack are available online here! They are full of amazing new products and wonderful full colour picture inspiration. It is a must have for anyone interested in Ink, Paper and Stamps!

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