Kids Cards, Punch Art, Stampin' Up!, Thinlits Dies

Burger & Fries

Dear Crafters,

This weekend we celebrate Father’s Day and this year, we are very fortunate to still be able to celebrate it. My dear dad had a stroke 2 weeks ago, which gave us all a big fright, but thankfully they caught it early and they are saying he will make a full recovery. He is still having some problems, but we are very hopeful that he will be back to his usual happy and fit self in no time.  Keep him in your prayers for me 😉

Anyway, this year I thought I would do some good old punch art (die cutting really) and make a card with something I reckon every dad loves, a burger and fries!!!!

Cards by Kate, Happy Father's Day Burger & Fries Punch Art DIY #stampinup @cardsbykatemorgan

All the layers of the burger are using the Layering Oval Framelits and a slice of cheese!!!!

Cards by Kate, Happy Father's Day, Burger & Fries Punch Art, DIY #stampinup @cardsbykatemorgan

How cool are the fries? I used my crimping tool to create them. Fries aren’t the same unless they are crinkle fries!!!

Cards by Kate, Happy Father's Day Burger & Fries, Punch Art DIY #stampinup @cardsbykatemorgan

And check out the sentiment. I die cut the Happy in real red and stamped the Father’s Day in Versamark and embossed it with Copper Embossing Powder. It is so shiny and looks awesome on the Early Espresso card base.

What do you think of this card?

And did you see my new watermark on my photos? Yes, I am creating these and selling them. Be sure to check them out if you don’t already have one. Click here to order!

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Products

Stamps: Crazy About You
Inks:  
Versamark
Card/Paper:  
Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Wild Wasabi
Accessories:  Small Dots TIEF, Big Shot, Layering Ovals Framelits, Layering Squares Framelits, Hello You Thinlits, Heat Tool, Copper Embossing Powder, Crimping Tool, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Simply Scored, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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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Christmas, Holiday Catalogue, Stampin' Up!

Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalogue is live!

Dear Crafters,

YAY! The Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalogue is live!

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Click on the cover above to download your very own copy straight away!

My favourite items are:

  • Cookie Cutter Bundle (pg 6)
  • Christmas Pines stamp set & Pretty Pines Thinlits Bundle (pg 18-19)

What are going to be the first products on your list?

 

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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Birthday, feminine, Stampin' Up!

Sweet Cupcake

Dear Crafters,

Yesterday was my birthday and I also share it with my daughter’s friend, Mia who turned 10! I won’t tell you how old I am, but let’s just say and few more years than that but I only feel 21! lol

Anyway, here is the card I made for Mia. I mean, what little lady doesn’t love sweet pink cupcakes right?!

Cards by Kate, Sweet Cupcake, Pink Frosting, DIY #stampinup, @cardsbykatemorgan

I love the stars embossing on the background and the Curvy Corner Trio punch. The coordinating ruched ribbon is stunning to use also. They don’t call it Sweet Sugarplum for no reason and it certainly looks amazing in this cupcake!!!

Cards by Kate, Sweet Cupcake, Pink Frosting, Wink of Stella, DIY #stampinup, @cardsbykatemorgan  Cards by Kate, Sweet Cupcake, Wink of Stella Pink Frosting, DIY #stampinup, @cardsbykatemorgan

Check out the frosting too, it has Wink of Stella added to make it even more delectable. YUM!

Cards by Kate, Sweet Cupcake, Pink Frosting, DIY #stampinup, @cardsbykatemorgan, Feminine

And the sentiment says it all really. It looks so good I could eat this cupcake now!

What do you think of this card?

 

Products

Stamps: Sweet Cupcake
Inks:  
Sweet Sugarplum, Blushing Bride, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand
Card/Paper:  
Whisper White, Sweet Sugarplum
Accessories:  Lucky Stars TIEF, Big Shot, Wink of Stella, Ruched Ribbon, Curvy Corner Trio Punch, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Simply Scored, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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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Butterflies, Card in a Box Style, feminine, Flowers, Stampin' Up!

Card in a Box

Dear Crafters,

Today I have a card in a box (sometimes known as explosion box card) which I was asked to make for a work colleague to give to a family friend for an 80th birthday!

It’s been a while since I have made one of these, but I do love them and I enjoyed making this one. I had to refer to my Free Tutorial for the measurements, it’s been so long!!!!

80th Birthday card in a box, Petite Petals, Papillon Potpourri, DIY Feminine #stampinup @cardsbykatemorgan

The brief was that she is a crafty person, who enjoys sewing. Well, I didn’t have anything along those lines, but what lady doesn’t love flowers and butterflies, right?!!!!

80th Birthday card in a box, Petite Petals, Papillon Potpourri DIY Feminine #stampinup @cardsbykatemorgan

I love these colours together too.

80th Birthday card in a box, Petite Petals, Papillon Potpourri, DIY, Feminine #stampinup @cardsbykatemorgan

What do you think of this card in a box?  I have a written tutorial under Free Tutorials on my blog or click here to go straight to the link!

If you don’t have your own demonstrator and you live in Australia and would like me to mail you a copy of the Holiday catalogue, please Email Me !

Holday catalogue 2016 #stampinup

Products

Stamps: Petite Petals, Papillon Potpourri,  Watercolour Wishes
Inks:  
Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo, Perfect Plum
Card/Paper: 
Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Brights Collection DSP Stack
Accessories:  Little Numbers thinlits, Big Shot, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, XL Oval Punch, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Simply Scored, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Acetate, Sponge daubers

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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Christmas, Stampin' Up!

Pretty Pines for Christmas

Dear Crafters,

Today we have more Christmas Pines and the Pretty Pines thinlits! I love how the Designer Series Paper is the stand out in this card. It is so beautiful and coordinates so well with the die cut pine cones.

Christmas Pines, Presents & Pinecones DSP #stampinup Holiday Catalogue 2016 DIY @cardsbykate

These pine cones are showing another of the dies in the set which doesn’t require stamping. It’s the darkest one in Early Espresso card. I’ve also used the branches this time which is a 2 step stamping process. I stamped the Emerald Envy first and then the Mint Macaron, as I found it easier to line up starting with the darker tone!

Christmas Pines, Presents & Pinecones DSP #stampinup Holiday Catalogue 2016 @cardsbykate DIY Handmade Christmas Card

And the bow is also part of the same set and just finishes the card off nicely, don’t you think?

Christmas Pines, Presents & Pinecones DSP #stampinup Holiday Catalogue 2016 @cardsbykate DIY Handmade Card

I stamped the sentiment in Cherry Cobbler ink and it says it all for Christmas, Season of Joy!

Are you going to add this bundle to your wish list?

If you don’t have your own demonstrator and you live in Australia and would like me to mail you a copy of the Holiday catalogue, please Email Me !

Holday catalogue 2016 #stampinup

Products

Stamps: Christmas Pines 
Inks:  
Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler, Mint Macaron, Emerald Envy
Card/Paper: 
Whisper White, Early Espresso, Emerald Envy, Cherry Cobbler, Presents & Pinecones DSP
Accessories:  Pretty Pines thinlits, Big Shot, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Simply Scored, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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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Happy Stamping!

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Christmas, Stampin' Up!

Christmas Pines

Dear Crafters,

Today’s card also uses the Christmas Pines stamp set and the Pretty Pines thinlits which can be purchased as a bundle saving you 10%!

Christmas Pines, Metallic #stampinup Holiday Catalogue 2016 @cardsbykate DIY Handmade Card

I have also used lots of GOLD! Well come on, who doesn’t love gold for Christmas, right?!!

Notice the pine cones are very different to the previous cards I have shared with you. These ones are not stamped, but just die cut and layered. It gives a totally different effect.

Christmas Pines Metallic #stampinup Holiday Catalogue 2016 @cardsbykate DIY Handmade Card

And the bows, well who would have thought to layer 2 bows and add a jingle bell with some twine lol

Christmas Pines, Metallic Tis the Season #stampinup Holiday Catalogue 2016 @cardsbykate DIY Handmade Card

The sentiment was heat embossed with gold embossing powder just to add a bit more gold to the card. I must say, I do love that Petal Burst TIEF as the background. Although it isn’t a Christmas themed folder, it works so well.

What do you think of this Christmas card?

If you don’t have your own demonstrator and you live in Australia and would like me to mail you a copy of the Holiday catalogue, please Email Me !

Holday catalogue 2016 #stampinup

Products

Stamps: Christmas Pines 
Inks:  
Versamark
Card/Paper: 
Whisper White, Emerald Envy, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Gold Foil, Gold Glimmer
Accessories:  Pretty Pines thinlits, Petal Burst TIEF, Big Shot, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Simply Scored, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Gold Metallic Doilies, Baker’s Twine, Jingle Bell

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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Christmas, Stampin' Up!

Santa Cookie Cutter

Dear Crafters,

Today I have another card using the Cookie Cutter Bundle, but this time a Santa theme!

Santa Cookie Cutter Christmas Presents & Pinecones DSP, #stampinup Holiday Catalogue 2016 @cardsbykate DIY

This bundle is super versatile as you can see from the previous post on Monday with the Teddy Bear card.

Santa Cookie Cutter Christmas Presents & Pinecones DSP #stampinup Holiday Catalogue 2016 @cardsbykate DIY

I love how there are so many styles to choose from. Santa, Teddy Bear, Gingerbread Man, Eskimo or the cute Reindeer. I will showcase some of those stamps over the coming weeks.

I love to colour, so this Santa was stamped and coloured using my Copic markers. His trims and pom pom have Iridescent Ice embossing powder added which is heat set and gives a gorgeous glitter effect.

Santa Cookie Cutter Christmas, Presents & Pinecones DSP #stampinup Holiday Catalogue 2016 @cardsbykate DIY

The Designer Series paper, Presents & Pinecones DSP was used as banners behind the Santa along with a piece of Glitter paper.

What do you think of this cute Santa card?

If you don’t have your own demonstrator and you live in Australia and would like me to mail you a copy of the Holiday catalogue, please Email Me !

Holday catalogue 2016 #stampinup

Products

Stamps: Cookie Cutter Christmas 
Inks:  
Basic Black, Emerald Envy
Card/Paper: 
Whisper White, Real Red, Emerald Envy, Glimmer card, Presents & Pinecones DSP
Accessories:  Cookie Cutter Builder Punch, Heat Tool, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Large Dots TIEF, Big Shot, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Simply Scored, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Copic markers, Decorative Label punch

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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Christmas, Stampin' Up!

Pinecones for Christmas

Dear Crafters,

Today I have another card using the Christmas Pines stamp set and the Pretty Pines thinlits which can be purchased as a bundle!

Christmas Pines, Presents & Pinecones DSP #stampinup Holiday Catalogue 2016 @cardsbykate DIY

I love how this bundle can be used for Christmas cards, but I also think that it can be used for other projects throughout the year, as well as in my scrapbooking pages, so it is also very versatile.

Christmas Pines Presents & Pinecones DSP #stampinup Holiday Catalogue 2016 @cardsbykate DIY

I wasn’t sure what colours to use for the stamped layers of the pine cones, so this was a bit of an experiment. As you can see, I have done the smaller one on white card, stamped with Crumb Cake then Soft Suede. The middle one is Soft Suede and Early Espresso and the largest pine cone is Soft Suede, then stamped off Early Espresso then a full strength Early Espresso.

Christmas Pines, Presents & Pinecones DSP, #stampinup Holiday Catalogue 2016, @cardsbykate DIY

The Designer Series paper, Presents & Pinecones DSP was used as a layer on the Early Espresso base card. This dark brown card is not a colour I would normally associate with Christmas, but it works so well with this DSP.

What do you think of this Christmas card?

If you don’t have your own demonstrator and you live in Australia and would like me to mail you a copy of the Holiday catalogue, please Email Me !

Holday catalogue 2016 #stampinup

Products

Stamps: Christmas Pines 
Inks:  
Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake
Card/Paper: 
Whisper White, Emerald Envy, Red Glimmer card, Presents & Pinecones DSP
Accessories:  Pretty Pines thinlits, Big Shot, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Simply Scored, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Stampin’ Write markers (Real Red & Emerald Envy)

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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Happy Stamping!

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

Sneak Peek: Bear Cookie Cutter Christmas

Dear Crafters,

Today I have a sneak peek of some new products from the upcoming Holiday catalogue!

If you don’t have your own demonstrator and you live in Australia and would like me to mail you a copy, please Email Me !

Holday catalogue 2016 #stampinup

 

Anyway, here is my card using the Cookie Cutter Bundle.

Teddy Bear Cookie Cutter Christmas,  #stampinup Holiday Catalogue 2016 @cardsbykate DIY

It’s not the typical or traditional Christmas card, but one for the kiddies!

Teddy Bear Cookie Cutter Christmas, #stampinup Holiday Catalogue 2016, @cardsbykate DIY

I love how this little bear turned out and I love this Designer Series paper, Presents & Pinecones DSP.

Teddy Bear Cookie Cutter Christmas #stampinup Holiday Catalogue 2016, @cardsbykate DIY

What do you think of this bundle so far? Be sure to check back later in the week for another take on this bundle, with a more traditional Christmas theme!

Products

Stamps: Cookie Cutter Christmas
Inks:  
Soft Suede, Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler
Card/Paper: 
Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Silver, Silver Glimmer, Presents & Pinecones DSP
Accessories:  Cookie Cutter Builder Punch, 1cm Silver Glitter Ribbon, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Simply Scored, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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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Happy Stamping!

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

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.

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

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

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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Happy Stamping!

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