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Granny Apple Green: Country Birdhouse Pop Up Standing Card

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I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Wednesday evening for the AWHT Colour Creations Blog Hop showcasing the full range of 50+ gorgeous Stampin’ Up! colours.

Week 28 – Granny Apple Green

Today I feature a fun fold card using very earthy tones this week. I find Granny Apple Green a very bright tone, so I used it by adding ink blending around the outer edges of the Country Woods designer paper layer. The Country Birdhouse stamps and coordinating dies were used to stamp the birdhouse, and two birds in Black Memento ink and I die cut the elements to embellish the card.  The base was dry embossed with my favourite Distressed Tile 3D embossing folder.

Country Birdhouse Pop Up Standing card for Granny Apple Green Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024

The sentiment and die cut piece is from the Unbounded Love bundle.

The birdhouse is coloured with Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers; Pecan Pie and the Natural Tones Collection of Deep Combo (SU100), Medium Combo (SU500), Medium Light (SU700) & Light Combo (SU900).

Country Birdhouse Pop Up Standing card for Granny Apple Green Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024 side

The birds and leaves are also coloured with Blends Markers; Crumb Cake, Granny Apple Green & Soft Sea Foam. The perch and the bow are cut from Early Espresso cardstock. The perch is glued into the centre of the base and the bird attached with a glue dot.

You may be wondering “how do I mail it”? Well, the bottom section folds up so it fits into a C6 envelope!

Country Birdhouse Pop Up Standing card for Granny Apple Green Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024 closed

Write your message on the back!

Country Birdhouse Pop Up Standing card for Granny Apple Green Colour Creations Blog Hop by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Australia 2024 flat

Do you love making fun fold cards too? Thanks to Jennifer at Evasions Creatives for the inspiration.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Gray Granite.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Di Furniss.

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The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Cathy Proctor’s blog.

Product List
Stamps: 
Country Birdhouse* Unbounded Love*
Dies: Country Birdhouse* Unbounded Love*
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Early Espresso, Country Lace DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Granny Apple Green, Black Memento
Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers: Crumb Cake, Granny Apple Green, Soft Sea Foam, Pecan Pie, Natural Tones Collection (SU100, SU500, SU600, SU900)
Embellishments: Brushed Brass Butterflies, Rhinestone Basic Jewels
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Blending Brushes, Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Tear & Tape, Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Blueberry Bushel: Country Birdhouse Blends

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I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Wednesday evening for the AWHT Colour Creations Blog Hop showcasing the full range of 50+ gorgeous Stampin’ Up! colours.

Week 12 – Blueberry Bushel

Today I feature the Country Birdhouse Bundle (fast becoming my favourite products) and lots of Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers (alcohol) for colouring!

Colouring Masterclass of Country Birdhouse with Country Lace DSP for Blueberry Bushel Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

Have you ever seen a blue birdhouse? This one is coloured using Blueberry Bushel (Light & Dark), Boho Blue (Light) and Balmy Blue (Light) Markers. How did I choose which colours worked best together? I refer to my Stampin’ Blends Chart (click here for your blank PDF copy).

Stampin' Blends Colour Chart by Kate Morgan

The bird is coloured with Lemon Lolly (Light), Daffodil Delight (Dark), Peach Pie (Light & Dark) and Pecan Pie (Dark).

Colouring Masterclass of Country Birdhouse with Country Lace DSP for Blueberry Bushel Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024.

The flowers are Melon Mambo (Light & Dark), Lemon Lolly (Light) & Peach Pie (Dark) and Ivory & Bronze. The leaves are Shy Shamrock (Light & Dark).

Colouring Masterclass of Country Birdhouse with Country Lace DSP for Blueberry Bushel Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 close up

and on the inside

Colouring Masterclass of Country Birdhouse with Country Lace DSP for Blueberry Bushel Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 inside

Many thanks to Jay Soriano, Mitosu Crafts in the UK for the colouring Masterclass.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Boho Blue.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Di Furniss.

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The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Catherine Proctor’s blog.

Product List
Stamps: 
Country Birdhouse*
Dies: Country Birdhouse*
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic White, Blueberry Bushel, Country Lace DSP, 2024-2026 In Color Glimmer, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: Black Memento, Blueberry Bushel, Versamark
Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers: 
Ivory, Bronze, Shy Shamrock, Melon Mambo, Pecan Pie, Lemon Lolly, Daffodil Delight, Peach Piue, Blueberry Bushel, Boho Blue, Balmy Blue
Embellishments: Tinsel Gems Four Pack, Brushed Brass Butterflies
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: White Emboss Powder, Black Stampin’ Write Marker, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Heat Tool, Water Painters, Tear & Tape
* can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Basic Gray: Country Birdhouse Shabby Chic card

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I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Wednesday evening for the AWHT Colour Creations Blog Hop showcasing the full range of 50+ gorgeous Stampin’ Up! colours.

Week 9 – Basic Gray

Today I feature the Country Birdhouse and Country Flowers Bundles and the Country Woods DSP.

A Basic Gray cardbase with a layer that was dry embossed with the Fun Patterns Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. Then I used a sponge dauber to add White craft ink gently over the raised pattern and around the edges of the card. Paper Snips were used to rough up the edges before adhering this to the card base. The birdhouse is die cut from the Country Woods DSP, the roof and stand from Silver Foil and the scallop detail in Basic Gray ink and stamped with the same colour. A small piece of Basic Gray card was darkened with a Blending Brush and Basic Gray ink to place behind the hole. The Lost Lagoon leaves and the Basic White flowers were glued and added on dimensionals.

Shabby Chic Love card with Country Birdhouse Flowers Woods DSP for Basic Gray Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 envelope

The bird is coloured using Watercolour Pencils Assortment 1 & 2 packs; Balmy  Blue, Coastal Cabana, Early Espresso, Basic Gray and White. I also added a little colour to the leaves. The centres of the flowers has Pearlised Enamel Effects (White).  The white twine was pulled apart and only two strands used for a finer bow.

Shabby Chic Love card with Country Birdhouse Flowers Woods DSP for Basic Gray Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 watercolour pencils

On the inside the pot was stamped in Basic Gray ink directly onto the Country Woods DSP and die cut. This was the same for the envelope details. Some leaves and flowers were added and the sentiment fit perfectly to the left. I adore this sentiment, as it can be used for any occasion.

Shabby Chic Love card with Country Birdhouse Flowers Woods DSP for Basic Gray Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 inside

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Berry Burst.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of the lovely, Christine Blain.

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The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Catherine Proctor’s blog.

Product List
Stamps: 
Country Birdhouse*, Country Flowers*
Dies: Country Birdhouse*, Country Flowers*
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic Gray, Basic White, Lost Lagoon, Silver Foil, Country Woods DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Inks: White Craft, Basic Gray
Embellishments: Bakers Twine Essential Pack (white), Pearlised Enamel Effects (white), Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools:  Watercolour Pencils Assortment 1 & 2, Fun Patterns TIEF, Blending Brushes, Sponge Dauber, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy
* can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Balmy Blue: Mediterranean Blooms

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I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Wednesday evening for the AWHT Colour Creations Blog Hop showcasing the full range of 50+ gorgeous Stampin’ Up! colours.

Week 8 – Balmy Blue

Today I feature the Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper. If you know me, you know I love blue and this paper is beautiful.

Project 1

The main image is fussy cut using Paper Snips from a piece of the Designer Paper and the reverse side has these gorgeous blue patterns. On my Balmy Blue cardbase, I have a layer of ther DSP matted onto Night of Navy cardstock. On top of this is a Night of Navy piece diecut using the Countryside Corners dies and dry embossed with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder.

Sending Love card with Mediterranean Blooms for Balmy Blue Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

The image is added with Dimensionals and I used my Night of Navy Stampin’ Blends Marker to colour the centre section between the oranges which was white. I felt it blended better. I cut some Night of Navy Glittered Ribbon lengthwise so it was narrow and tied it in a double bow and placed it just under the lower orange. The sentiment is heat embossed in White Emboss Powder and Versamark ink, then fussy cut. Some Brushed Brass Butterflies were added to finish off.

The inside of the card I decorated with more layers of the Countryside Corners dies and a strip of DSP.

Sending Love card with Mediterranean Blooms for Balmy Blue Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 inside

Project 2

A little Pocket card or it could be used for a gift card. Patty Bennett, a US Demonstrator, shared her version of these a week or two ago and I thought it was such a neat idea to use Designer papers to create the envelope/pocket. Here I have used two more of the patterns from the DSP. The labels on the front are Unbounded Love dies and the flower is coloured using Wink of Stella. Some balmy Blue Rainbow Adhesive-backed Dots are added below the sentiment.

Pocket card or Gift card envelope with Mediterranean Blooms for Balmy Blue Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

I decided to create a litte card with a tag [Perennial Postage & Unbounded Love dies] to pull it out. The sentiment [Country Birdhouse] is stamped in Balmy Blue ink.

Pocket card or Gift card envelope with Mediterranean Blooms for Balmy Blue Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 open

Pocket card or Gift card envelope with Mediterranean Blooms for Balmy Blue Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 fully open

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Basic Gray.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of my lovely friend, Christine Blain.

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The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Catherine Proctor’s blog.

Product List
Stamps: 
Country Flowers, Country Birdhouse
Dies: Countryside Corners, Unbounded Love, Perrential Postage
Card/DSP/Specialty Paper: Basic White C6 Envelopes, Mediterranean Blooms DSP, Balmy Blue, Night of Navy, Basic White
Inks: Versamark, Balmy Blue
Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers: 
Night of Navy
Embellishments: Night of Navy Glittered Ribbon, Brushed Brass Butterflies, Rainbow Adhesive-backed Dots
Accesories/Adhesives/Tools: Wink of Stella, White Emboss Powder, Timber 3D TIEF, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Glue Dots, Stampin’ Seal, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Heat Tool, Water Painters, Tear & Tape
* can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and all the latest news and specials!