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Designer Jewellery!

28 June, 2016 craftwithkate

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!

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.

And here are two more sets made with the Affectionately Yours DSP and the Blooms & Bliss DSP!

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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Sugarplum Sweetness

27 June, 201622 June, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Oh my, how I do love this colour combination of Sweet Sugarplum and Very Vanilla!

Floral Phrases, Detailed Floral Thinlits, #stampinup, Thank you, 2016, #stampinupaustralia, Feminine Handmade Card, DIY

I have needed to make some thank you cards for some very special people who have been very supportive in helping me out since I had ankle surgery over 4 weeks ago now. I am starting to get up and walk again, but its a huge process. I certainly have a real empathy for those who struggle with any form of disability with the legs. I still have a cast on, but have a special shoe that I wear over the cast to be able to put some weight on it. Anyway, enough of me, lets get back to this stunning card!

Floral Phrases, Detailed Floral Thinlits, #stampinup, Thank you, 2016, DIY, #stampinupaustralia, Feminine Handmade Card

Floral Phrases, Detailed Floral Thinlits, #stampinup, Thank you, 2016, #stampinupaustralia, Feminine Handmade Card, DIY, Sweet Sugarplum

I cut a piece of sweet sugarplum card down to fit inside the base card, before using the Detailed Floral Thinlits to die cut the floral images at both ends on the big shot machine using the precision plate. To get all the intricate bits out, I used the new die brush! This was adhered with Tombo Multipurpose Glue.

The sentiment was stamped and punched out with the Word Window punch.

I even stamped a coordinating image on the inside of the card and on the back of the envelope.

Products

Stamps: Floral Phrases
Inks: Sweet Sugarplum
Card/Paper: Sweet Sugarplum, Very Vanilla
Accessories: Detailed Floral Thinlits, Big Shot, Precision Plate, Die Brush, Sweet Sugarplum Ruched Ribbon, Very Vanilla 1/2″ Lace Trim, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Word Window punch (retired)

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Bright Florals

24 June, 201622 June, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I use the brand new Detailed Floral thinlits dies, another of my must have on my first annual catalogue order!

Detailed Floral Thinlits, 2016-2018 In Colour Markers, Floral Phrases, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade card, Stampin Up 2016

I started by die cutting the black card with the thinlits and glued them to the top and bottom of the card, then stamped the sentiment and added the enamel dot.

Detailed Floral Thinlits, 2016-2018 In Colour Markers, DIY, Floral Phrases, #stampinup, Handmade card, Stampin Up 2016

Detailed Floral Thinlits, Floral Phrases, 2016-2018 In Colour Markers, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade card, Stampin Up 2016, Big Shot

Using the new 2016-2018 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers, I coloured all the flowers and leaves. Because the borders of the thinlits are black, it doesn’t matter how well you colour in as it doesn’t show on the black card!

Products

Stamps: Floral Phrases
Inks: Basic Black
Card/Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories: Detailed Floral Thinlits, 2016-2018 In Color Stampin Write Markers, 2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub

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Blooms & Wishes

22 June, 201613 June, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have created a card that could be used for many different occasions, as it is so veratile. You have to check out the designer paper too, it is my favourite in this annual catalogue!

Blooms & Wishes, Blooms & Bliss DSP, 2016-2018 In Colors, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade card, Stampin Up 2016

I started by adding a piece of designer paper to the card base and cut a strip of Island Indigo to the same length. A piece of white card was cut slightly smaller and then I randomly stamped the floral images and the sentiment before gluing them all together.

Blooms & Bliss DSP, Blooms & Wishes, 2016-2018 In Colors, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade Feminine card, Stampin Up 2016

I added a strip of crumb cake which was punched with a retired border punch under the decorated strip. I punched the flowers in coordinating cardstock and added rhinestones. I love the watercolour look of these stamps!

Blooms & Bliss DSP, Blooms & Wishes, 2016-2018 In Colors, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade card, Stampin Up 2016

The sentiment is also from the same stamp set. I adore this Designer Series Paper, it is certainly my favourite pack in this new annual catalogue. Be sure to visit over the next few weeks as I share many more projects with these papers.

Products

Stamps: Blooms & Wishes
Inks: Crumb Cake, Mint Macaron, Island Indigo
Card/Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Blooms & Bliss DSP
Accessories: Petite Petals punch, Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored, [Border Punch & small flower punch (retired)]

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Gift Ideas, Kids Cards, Punch Art, Stampin' Up!

Foxy Friends Shadow Box

15 June, 201613 June, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have created a Shadow Box with the brand new Foxy Friends Bundle. I had so much fun playing with this bundle that I wanted to incorporate as many of the little animals in one project, but they wouldn’t fit on a card so I made a shadow box to display!

Sorry for the reflection, it is quite difficult to photograph without it and it didn’t look the same not in the frame!

Shadow Box, Foxy Friends, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade, 2016

I started with a whisper white background and cut it to size to fit into the 8″ x 8″ frame.

I stamped all the animals, punched them out with the Fox builder punch and some I had to fussy cut. I created an extra head for each one. Once I glued them together, I added the second head piece with a dimensional for that true 3D effect.

Here are each of the animals closer up!

Shadow Box, Foxy Friends, Deer, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade

Shadow Box, Foxy Friends, Fox, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade

Shadow Box, Foxy Friends, Racoon, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade

Shadow Box, Foxy Friends, Skunk, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade

Shadow Box, Foxy Friends, Kitty Cat, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade

Check out this little kitty cat with the bell tied around its neck, super cute!

Shadow Box, Foxy Friends, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade

Products

Stamps: Foxy Friends, Rose Wonder
Inks: Smoky Slate, Basic Black, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Early Espresso, Tangerine Tango, Mint Macaron
Card/Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Silver & Red Glimmer paper
Accessories: Fox Builder punch, White Baker’s Twine, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Heart Punch (retired) Gold Bell (not SU)

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Sympathy Rose

30 May, 201615 May, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Last week I shared some cards using the Rose Wonder stamp set and the coordinating Rose Garden thinlits. Here is another Sympathy card using this same bundle, but yet this is very simple and elegant.

Rose Wonder, Rose Garden Thinlits, #stampinup, DIY, 2016-2017 Annual catalogue

This White and Pool Party card doesn’t need to be anything fancy. It is simple, elegant and stylish. The image of white on white is beautiful and noting over rated.

Rose Wonder, Rose Garden Thinlits, #stampinup, DIY, 2016-2017 Annual catalogue

The only colour is the sentiment and a glitter pool party bow ribbon.

Do you like my design?

Products

Stamps: Rose Wonder
Inks: Pool Party
Card/Paper: White
Accessories: Rose Garden Thinlits, Big Shot, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored, Stampin’ Scrub, Pool Party Glitter Ribbon

All Catalogues, Retirement List & Weekly Deals 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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Painter’s Palette Shaker Card

27 May, 201615 May, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share some more new products from the upcoming 2016-2017 Annual catalogue which goes live on 1st June!

This is the new Painter’s Palette stamp set in a shaker card.

The sentiment is coloured using the Wink of Stella directly into some Emerald Envy ink and applied directly to the sentiment. This ink is one of the new In Colours, isn’t it pretty?

The easel is stamped in Sweet Sugarplum ink (another of the new In Colours) and the Layered Square Framelits was used to cut out the inside to create the shaker card. I have used some retired in colour sequins which I thought actually went quite well with these new in colours.

The star image is also stamped in Emerald Envy and the Medium Star punch was used to cut it out before adding it with a dimensional. The shaker card uses another new product of foam adhesive strips which makes it much easier. Be sure to check them out on 1st June!

Do you like my design?

Products

Stamps: Painter’s Palette
Inks: Emerald Envy, Sweet Sugarplum
Card/Paper: Sweet Sugarplum, Whisper White
Accessories: Layered Squares Framelits, Big Shot, Foam Adhesive Strip, Paper Snips, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored, Stampin’ Scrub, Wink of Stella, Medium Star Punch, Sequins (retired), Window Sheet (Acetate)

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Floral Affection

23 May, 201615 May, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Last week I shared some cards using the Affectionately Yours Designer Series Paper and Washi Tape and today I have a card using the DSP and the Floral Affection Textured Impressions Embossing Folder from the same suite!

So here is my card!

The sentiment is a new stamp set, Thoughtful Banners that will be available from 1st June in the brand new 2016-2017 Annual catalogue. It can also be purchased in a bundle with the Duet Banners punch, saving you 10%. It is a photopolymer set, so it is completely clear and pliable. As you can see, I have shaped the sentiment to the shape of the banner!

The embossing folder is also a new product and I jazzed it up by adding some Wink of Stella on the raised image. I’m not sure if you can see that clearly in the photos?!

Some people commented that by placing the banner upside down (so to speak) it looks like my card is smiling!

Do you like my design?

Products

Stamps: Thoughtful Banners
Inks: Mint Macaron
Card/Paper: Night of Navy, Crumb Cake, Mint Macaron
Accessories: Floral Affection TIEF, Dimensionals, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Layered Squares Framelits, Simply Scored, Duet Banner punch, Sponge Dauber, Mint Macaron Lace Trim, Wink of Stella

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Rose Wonder White Wash

20 May, 201615 May, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a card using the Rose Wonder stamp set and the coordinating Rose Garden thinlits!

This is such a gorgeous stamp set and who doesn’t love roses?

So here is my card!

Rose Wonder, Rose Garden Thinlits, Wink of Stella, #stampinup, 2016 Annual catalogue

The technique used to create this card is called the white wash technique. Simply, the image is stamped and embossed with white embossing powder, then a white wash applied to the image with an Aquapainter and then coloured using the Aquapainter and inks. There are many tutorials on YouTube and Pinterest if you would like to have a go!

Rose Wonder, Rose Garden Thinlits, Wink of Stella, #stampinup, 2016 Annual catalogue

Once I coloured the image using rose red ink, I added some Wink of Stella ~ how gorgeous and sparkly does that look?!!!! Oh I love some sparkle!!! lol

Rose Wonder, Rose Garden Thinlits, Wink of Stella, #stampinup, 2016 Annual catalogue

Do you like my design?

Products

Stamps: Rose Wonder
Inks: Mint Macaron, Garden Green, Rose Red, Basic Black, White Craft, Versamark
Card/Paper: Basic Black, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Rose Garden Thinlits, Big Shot, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored, Wink of Stella, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Stampin’ Scrub, Aquapainter

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Hooray, let’s celebrate

18 May, 201615 May, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

On Monday I shared a card using the Affectionately Yours Designer Series Paper and today I have a card using the Washi Tape from the same suite!

So here is my card!

Affectionately Yours Designer Washi Tape, Confetti Celebration, DIY, #stampinup

And the sentiments are are from a new stamp set, Confetti Celebration that will be available from 1st June in the brand new 2016-2017 Annual catalogue.

What a fun way to use some washi tape. Can you see that middle one? It has copper metallic dots on it. It is super duper pretty and shiny!

Affectionately Yours Designer Washi Tape, Confetti Celebration, DIY, #stampinup

I love how simple this card is to make, by simply using designer washi tape!

Affectionately Yours Designer Washi Tape, Confetti Celebration, DIY, #stampinup

I have also added a strip of washi tape to the inside panel of the card.

Do you like my design?

Products

Stamps: Confetti Celebration
Inks: Night of Navy
Card/Paper: Night of Navy, Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White
Accessories: Affectionately Yours Designer Washi Tape, Dimensionals, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored, 2″ Circle punch, 2-3/8″ scallop circle punch