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Christmas, Stampin' Up!, Sympathy

Thoughtful Branches

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Dear Crafters,

Today’s cards feature the Thoughtful Branches stamp set and the Beautiful Branches thinlits which can be purchased as a bundle saving you 10% but only while stocks last and ends on 31 August! This is a limited time only bundle and one that you must add to your shopping cart.

Thoughtful Branches, Beautiful Branches, Sympathy card #stampinup DIY @cardsbykate

This first one is a sympathy card that I made for a work colleague who lost her father last week following a short illness. I wanted to make it feminine but also added some Dapper Denim in memory of her dad!

Thoughtful Branches, Beautiful Branches, Sympathy card #stampinup DIY @cardsbykatemorgan

How sweet is the little bird? I love that!

Thoughtful Branches, Beautiful Branches, Sympathy card #stampinup DIY, @cardsbykate

I decorated the inside of the card and the envelope to match!

This next card is amazingly using the same stamp set and just shows the versatility of this bundle. A Christmas card using the gorgeous Emerald Envy and Cherry Cobbler.

Thoughtful Branches Christmas card, Presents & Pinecones DSP #stampinup DIY @cardsbykatemorgan

This card was looking a little plain and needed something else, so I added the twine bow to finish the card. It was just what it needed. I love this sentiment too!

Thoughtful Branches Christmas card, Presents & Pinecones DSP #stampinup DIY, @cardsbykatemorgan  Thoughtful Branches Christmas card, Presents & Pinecones DSP, #stampinup DIY @cardsbykatemorgan

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: Thoughtful Branches  
Inks:  Blushing Bride, Mint Macaron, Crumb Cake, Dapper Denim, Emerald Envy, Cherry Cobbler 
Card/Paper:  Whisper White, Dapper Denim, Blusing Bride, Emerald Envy, Cherry Cobbler, Presents & Pinecones DSP
Accessories:  Beautiful Branches thinlits, Big Shot, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Simply Scored, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Emerald Envy Baker’s Twine

Click here to order your Thoughtful Branches bundle today!

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

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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

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

Sneak Peek: Bear Cookie Cutter Christmas

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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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Birthday, Kids Cards, Stampin' Up!

Happy 7th Birthday to my baby girl!

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Dear Crafters,

Today we celebrate my baby girl’s birthday as she turns 7. Even better, they have a curriculum day at school, so a day at home to celebrate with a party with her school friends this afternoon!

I don’t know where those years have gone as she is growing up so fast. All she wanted for her birthday was a ginger kitten so guess what? Yes, she got her ginger kitten for her birthday! He was a very scared kitty when we first met him and he reminded us of Puss in Boots from the movie Shrek… you know that cute scared face! Well, this little kitty is now called BOOTS!

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Anyway, he is slowly settling in now. The card I want to share with you today is also for the birthday girl and I had to make a card with the new Pretty Kitty stamp set!!!

Pretty Kitty & Little Numbers, Handmade Birthday Card 7 Copic, Ovals Framelits #stampinup DIY @CardsbyKate

I coloured the image with Copic markers and yes, it had to be ginger.

Pretty Kitty & Little Numbers, Handmade Birthday Card 7 Copic, Ovals Framelits #stampinup @CardsbyKate DIY

 

I just love this stamp set and the new Oval Framelits are perfect to layer the image onto the card.

Pretty Kitty & Little Numbers, Handmade Birthday Card 7 Copic, Ovals Framelits DIY #stampinup @CardsbyKate

 

What do you think of this stamp set? It was a must have when I first saw the new catalogue as in our house, we love cats!

SQUEAL ~ guess what arrived at my house yesterday? Yes my preorder for the new Holiday catalogue, so stay tuned for next week when I will hopefully be able to share a sneak peek at new products!!!

Products

Stamps: Pretty Kitty 
Inks:  Memento Black
Card/Paper:  Whisper White, Peekaboo Peach, Bermuda Bay, Silver Glimmer
Accessories:  Ovals Framelits, Petals a Plenty TIEF (r), Little Numbers Dies, Big Shot, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Simply Scored, Copic Markers

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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Designer necklace & earrings

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Dear Crafters,

Today I have many more jewellery pieces to share with you. Some are necklaces by themselves and some are sets of necklace & earrings!

Do you make cards or scrapbook and have loads of designer papers that you buy, but they are too darn pretty to use? Well, this is a great way to use up some of those retired papers.

I just love to showcase the Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Papers and what better way to do that, than by wearing it around your neck!

What do you think of these? Why don’t you give them a try too.

Products

Card/Paper: Pretty Petals DSP (R), Love Blossom DSP (R)
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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Birthday, Challenges, feminine, Stampin' Up!

Macaron Madness

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Dear Crafters,

Well, today I have a very yummy and delicious looking card that I created as part of a challenge with our SU team. Some very worthy demonstrators got to experience the Mediterranean Cruise in May and then extended their time in Paris. This photo of the macaron tower was in a shop window in Paris and wow, who wouldn’t take a photo of it, it’s a beauty! So when Claire returned, she challenged our team to create a project using this photo as inspiration.  I immediately knew what I was going to create!!!!

Macaron Inspiration challenge by Claire D

Using the Build a Birthday & Balloon Builder stamp sets, I began by stamping the cake stand, then layering up my Macarons one by one. Then I added a layer of double sided tape and sprinkled over some gold glitter to create the layers in between.

Macaron handmade card Balloon Builders, #stampinup, DIY, @cardsbykate

Macaron handmade card, Balloon Builders, #stampinup, DIY, @cardsbykate

I added the clear Wink of Stella to the centre of each macaron, I’m not sure if you can see that in the photo?

I loved this card so much, I decided to make another one using the bigger stamps from the same Balloon Builder stamp set. Who said you had to make balloons? I love to think outside the box!!!!

This time I used made some Peekaboo Peach, Mint Macaron and Sweet Sugarplum macarons!!!! They look so good I could eat them.

Oh and don’t forget to stamp your envelopes to coordinate too!

Products

Stamps: Balloon Builder, Build a Birthday, Thoughful Banners, Made with Love (sentiment)
Inks:  Crumb Cake, Mint Macaron, Peekaboo Peach, Sweet Sugarplum, Perfect Plum, Chocolate Chip, Winteria Wonder, Soft Sky, Bermuda Bay, Rose Red, Rich Razzleberry
Card/Paper: Whisper White, Gold Foil, Rich Razzleberry, Sweet Sugarplum, Crumb Cake, Pink Pirouette, Winteria Wonder
Accessories:  Circle punch, Scallop Circle punch, Large Oval punch, Small heart punch, Gold Metallic Thread, Softly Falling TIEF, Big Shot, Mint Macaron Lace Trim, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Simply Scored, Acrylic Blocks

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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Flowers, Stampin' Up!, Sympathy

Flourish with Sympathy

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Dear Crafters,

You know those sad occasions when you need to send someone a sympathy card and you don’t have some already made? Well today I have made one for that very day when unfortunately we need one.

This card is white with Rich Razzleberry and what a stunner colour combination!

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I love all the textures in this card, from the Petal Burst embossed background, to the Flourish Framelit to the Pansy and Petite Petals flower.

I also added some of the new Copper Metallic thread behind the Pansy, not sure if you can see it, as it is so fine.

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Don’t forget to stamp your envelopes to coordinate too!

Products

Stamps: Flower Shop, Petite Petals, Rose Wonder
Inks:  Rich Razzleberry
Card/Paper: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories:  Petal Burst TIEF, Big Shot, Flourish Thinlits, Pansy punch, Petite Petals punch, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Simply Scored, Copper Metallic Thread, Pearl embellishment

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

World Chocolate Day!

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Dear Crafters,

Today is World Chocolate Day and what better way to celebrate than with a card in its honour!!!

I LOVE chocolate, no I mean I REALLY LOVE and this card is probably going to stay in my stash as I really love it also!!!

There is a lot of work in this card, in that there are lots of little pieces to cut and glue together. You will need some patience for this one if you are to make it!

World Chocolate Day, Floral Affection TIEF, Suite Sayings, #stampinup @cardsbykate @cardsbykate morgan

The black card base is A5 (21cm x 14.8cm) scored in the centre at 10.5cm.

Sweet Sugarplum layer is 10cm x 14.3cm (sponge the edges)

Black layer is 9cm x 13.3cm

12 x Chocolate pieces (chocolate chip cardstock) are 2cm x 2.5cm (sponge edges) & top layer is 1.5cm x 2cm (sponge edges then embossed with Floral Affection Embossing folder). Glue each piece down with Tombo Multipurpose glue.

Make sure you do sponge the edges of all the cardstock as it gives it the depth needed to make it look real. Yes, it is a lot of work but how cool is it though?

World Chocolate Day, Floral Affection TIEF, Suite Sayings, #stampinup @cardsbykate DIY @cardsbykate morgan

Cut a piece of DSP to 11cm x 8cm. At each side I folded it over and glued to the back so the block actually looks wrapped.On the right side it is cut at 6cm up to the left side to get that angle.  Before gluing it down, add some aluminium foil.

How beautiful is this colour combination too? I love the Sweet Sugarplum, Chocolate Chip and Black together.

World Chocolate Day, Floral Affection TIEF, Suite Sayings, #stampinup DIY @cardsbykate @cardsbykate morgan

I even added another piece of chocolate to the bottom right inside of the card and the envelope (although I didn’t take photos of these, oops!)

What do you think? Will you give it a try?

Products

Stamps: Suite Sayings
Inks:  Chocolate Chip, Sweet Sugarplum
Card/Paper: Basic Black, Chocolate Chip, Sweet Sugarplum, 2016-2018 In Colour DSP Stack
Accessories:  Floral Affection TIEF, Big Shot, 2″ Punch, Rhinestones, Sweet Sugarplum Ruched Ribbon, Metallic Doilies, Sponge Daubers, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Simply Scored, small flower punches (retired), Aluminium Foil (from the pantry!)

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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Baby, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), feminine, JAI, Kids Cards, Stampin' Up!

Just Add “S”

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Dear Crafters,

It has been quite a few months since I have entered any challenges, but today I enter the Just Add Ink challenge, “Just Add S” to your project (#318).

So I have chosen to add a Sunburst!

Love Blooms Baby Bear Sunburst Feminine handmade card #stampinup, DIY, @cardsbykate #stampinupaustralia

I love making this style of card, not only does it showcase so many of the wonderful Stampin’ Up! papers, but it can also use up some smaller scraps left over from previous projects.

I also adore this new Baby Bear stamp set. Isn’t it just adorable? I have stamped it with Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake and Soft Suede, as it is a two-step stamp, although there are 3 parts to it, hence the 3 colours!

Love Blooms Baby Bear Sunburst Feminine handmade card #stampinup, @cardsbykate DIY

I also wanted to show you some cards with the new Affectionately Yours DSP using the same Sunburst technique. They are so bright and cheery. This time the little cat is created using the Foxy Friends bundle (purchase both items together to save $$).

Affectionately Yours Foxy Friends Cat Sunburst Feminine handmade card #stampinup, DIY, @cardsbykate

Check out his little bell around his neck…. it actually does make a sound too!!!

Affectionately Yours Foxy Friends Cat Sunburst Feminine handmade card #stampinup DIY, @cardsbykate

Please leave a comment below, if you think my card met this challenge.

Why don’t you give a challenge a go, they are so much fun. Head across to the Just Add Ink page for more inspiration and see how the designers interpreted this challenge.

Products

Stamps: Baby Bear, Foxy Friends
Inks:  Sahara Sand, Crumb Cake & Soft Suede (Bear) Basic Black Archival (Cat)
Card/Paper: Whisper White, Rose Red, Love Blossoms DSP (Bear) Affectionately Yours DSP, Rose Watermelon Wonder, Night of Navy, Very Vanilla (Cat)
Accessories:  Circle Framelits, Big Shot, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Paper Snips, Simply Scored, Blushing Bride Cotton ribbon

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!

Shop Online 24/7 for products

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and join my Newsletter Subscription for all the latest news and specials!

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Happy Stamping!

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