Feminine – Page 3 – Independent Stampin Up!® Demonstrator, Victoria, Australia

Flower Patch Farewell

20 August, 201417 August, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

Flower Patch would have to be one of my top 3 favourite stamp sets in the current annual catalogue and here is another card I have made for a work colleague who is sadly leaving us this week 😦

Flower Patch

I used Strawberry Slush card stock to create the base of the card. The next layer is white card stock and I stamped the leaves directly onto it in the top left corner.

I stamped the flowers onto white card using strawberry slush and pink pirouette inkpads before die cutting them out! I layered the blooms with dimensionals and added the sequin trim to the back before using more dimensionals to add it to the card front. I also added a single gold sequin to the centre of the flower!

Flower Patch

Flower Patch stamp set comes with 19 stamps in photopolymer (completely clear) to use on clear blocks and also has matching framelits called Flower Fair. These can be purchased in a bundle saving you 15%. Awesome value for a such a versatile set!

Here is another similar card I made using Marina Mist and Calypso Coral for the flower.

Flower Patch

The Annual Catalogue is full of amazing new products and wonderful coloured pictures for ideas. It is a must have for anyone interested in Ink, Paper and Stamps!

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Gift Ideas, Owl Punch

Flower Patch with a twist!

30 July, 201426 July, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

First of all today, I want to wish my gorgeous girl, Annika a very happy 8th birthday. I can’t believe we are so blessed to have had you for 2920 days in our lives already!

To commemorate this special day, I wanted to share with you some of her favourite colours and they can be found on one very beautiful bird that I grew up with in our neighbourhood living so close to the Cataract Gorge in Launceston, Tasmania.

No, I don’t live in Tassie anymore, but I still have the most vivid memories as a child growing up in such a gorgeous environment and these stunning birds wandering around.

Yes, it is the peacock!

Flower Patch Peacock

I have created this using the Flower Patch Stamp Set and the Flower Fair framelits dies which can be purchased as bundle saving you a huge 15%.

I also used the Owl punch.

I should have photographed him before I put it into the frame to stop the glare off the glass, but I think you can see him clearly enough.

Flower Patch Peacock

I used Pool Party as the base of the feathers, then Pistachio Pudding then Bermuda Bay. The body of the peacock is Pacific Point cardstock and I sponged the edges with the same colour ink and a sponge dauber. The circles are punched from Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake and a Pacific Point heart with a tiny Bermuda Bay dot.

Rhinestones were added to the feathers for a bit of bling as these birds are such a showy animal!

Please leave a message to let me know what you think of my design.

The Annual Catalogue is full of amazing new products and wonderful coloured pictures for inspiration. It is a must have for anyone interested in Ink, Paper and Stamps!

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Happy Stamping,

feminine, Markers for Colouring

Sneak Peek ~ Blendabilities & In This Together stamp set

20 June, 201414 June, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

Today I share with you some cards using the new Stampin’ Up! alcohol markers, Blendabilities and a new stamp set in the upcoming annual catalogue, In This Together.

I am just loving this stamp set, which has 3 stamps, but so far I have only used one of them!

I have stamped each of the images in Memento Black Ink which is also new to the Stampin’ Up! range, for specific use with the Blendabilities. Stazon will not work with these alcohol marker, as it will bleed.

The colour scheme used on this card is: Old Olive, Daffodil Delight & Black!

I embossed the Old Olive cardstock with the Beautifully Baroque TIEF. I coloured the feminine figure with the Blendabilities; her hair and skin with the skin tones set and her dress with the Old Olive set & Daffodil Delight set.

The Blendabilities come in sets of 3, being a Stampin’ Up! colour and 2 tones of it. So these coordinate with all of our other products, awesome!

Here is another sample using the Cherry Cobbler Blendabilities!

I then decided to make another with the Calypso Coral set, combined with the Coastal Cabana ones!

Can you tell I just love using these alcohol markers?!!! I can’t wait for 1st July so I can order some more colours!!!!!

The new 2014-2015 Annual Catalogue goes live on 1 July, but if you would like to receive a copy before then, please Contact Me. This catalogue is full of amazing new products and wonderful colour pictures for ideas. It is a must have for anyone interested in Ink, Paper and Stamps!

Don’t forget to check the retired stamps and accessories lists, there are sure to be products to please, but hurry, only available while stocks last!

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Baby, feminine, Masculine

Baby Cards (boy & girl)

13 June, 20148 June, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

Today I share with you some quick and easy baby cards using the Baby We’ve Grown stamp set.

I am just loving this set of stamps with 6 images, only 4 I have used!

The colour scheme is: Pink Pirouette, Soft Suede & Crumb Cake!

The card base is Crumb Cake. I stamped each of the images onto Very Vanilla cardstock using a Soft Suede inkpad. I coloured parts of the images with the Pink Pirouette Stampin’ Write Marker and sponged all the edges.

The background was created by inking the inside of Petals a Plenty Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and placing the cardstock over the top being careful not to move it. Rub it gently then remove it slowly, so you don’t smudge the image. It is another fantastic technique for using your TIEFs!!!

I added some Vintage ribbon and some pearls to finish it off.

I then decided to make one for a baby boy using the same colours but exchanging the Pink Pirouette for Soft Sky and here it is!

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feminine, Techniques & Tutorials

Baby Wipe Technique (Engagement)

11 June, 20148 June, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

Today I share with you another technique which I haven’t ever tried until now, but it has been on my to-do-list for some time.

I wish I had of tried it earlier as I absolutely love it and the results of this card!

And check out the colours ~ I have used Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay & Wild Wasabi!

Flowerfull Heart

The card base is Bermuda Bay. Now to explain how I created that gorgeous colourful flowerfull heart.

First of all you need some baby wipes ~ who doesn’t have baby wipes?? Even though my kids are out of nappies, baby wipes are still a very handy thing to have around or in the handbag for those messy snacks!

You will also need some reinkers in your favourite colours, I find that 3 works best. Drop some ink onto the baby wipes randomly to cover an area big enough for your stamp.

Babywipe Technique

Once you have put enough ink on, place your stamp on top and use it the same way you would an ink pad.

Then stamp the image onto whisper white card stock. Isn’t it just gorgeous?!!!

I used the Flowerfull Heart stamp and I was able to get about 18-20 crisp images from this one use of the baby wipes. Great value and would make an easy set of cards to give someone as a gift, or if you were making cards for a particular event!

I added some white ribbon and pearls to finish it off, as it is for an engagement!

Here is another image showing the inside of the card. I love adding some touches to the inside, I find it just finishes the cards off nicely.

I just love this technique and will certainly try some more, maybe a masculine one next time!!!

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feminine

All Dressed Up

14 April, 201411 April, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

Do I have some news for you… but you will need to wait a minute while I show you a card I have made using the Dress Up Framelits.

Isn’t it gorgeous?!!! I have even added a little Raspberry Ripple cardigan with pearl buttons. I cannot tell you how quick and simple this was to create.

Dress Up

The background is Gumball Green card stock embossed with the Beautifully Baroque TIEF. The Print Poetry Designer Paper of the dress is on special in the Clearance Rack (be sure to check it out, as products are added regularly)

PRINT POETRY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER STACK

Price: $19.95 $7.99

Now for the latest Stampin’ Up! news!

Every Wednesday during April, there are Weekly Deals (starts each Wednesday and ends the following Tuesday) so be sure to check the online store every Wednesday so you don’t miss out by Clicking here

This weeks deals (which end tomorrow night) are:

DRESS UP FRAMELITS DIES

Price: $42.95 $32.21

FLORAL FUSION STAMPIN’ UP! SIZZLITS DIE

Price: $9.50 $7.13

FLOWER GARDEN TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER DIE

Price: $13.95 $10.46

FRAMED TULIPS TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER DIE

Price: $13.95 $10.46

NEEDLEPOINT BORDER TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDERS

Price: $13.95 $10.46

RECIPES BY DESIGN DIGITAL KIT – DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

Price: $10.95 $6.57

SECRET GARDEN FRAMELITS DIES

Price: $42.95 $32.21

I have to say, if you own a Die Cutting System, you will love the Dress Up Framelits, the Secret Garden Framelits and the Floral Fusion Sizzlits.

Below are some cards that I have created using some of these products on special this week only.

Check out the Weekly Deals section in my online store to get yours today!!!

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Happy Stamping,

feminine

Nail Polish Card

9 April, 20145 April, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

The school holidays have arrived and my girls want to get all girly and paint their nails! I remembered seeing a card on Pinterest that I fancied, so here we go.

I did the base card in Pool Party, then added a layer of Whisper White and stamped two images from the Chalk Talk stamp set with Crisp Cantaloupe ink. I punched out the For You image with a 1-1/4″ circle punch and added it with dimensionals.

The gorgeous little nail polish bottles are made with Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Pool Party and black card stock.

The designer paper is from the Sweet Sorbet DSP pack.

The nail polish bottles are adhered with dimensionals also and a little rhinestone added for a bit of bling! What lady who paints her nails doesn’t love a bit of bling?!!!!

Here is a close up!

I love this card and can see myself making many more of these!

Stampin’ Up! products used:

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Challenges, feminine, JAI

JAI#209

6 April, 20145 April, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

At Just Add Ink this week, it’s a Just Add…… Layers challenge!

Petal Parade

I am loving these colours together and I am already missing my favourite Sweet Sorbet DSP from Sale-a-bration 2014 and the coordinating Petal Parade stamp set.

I think I have a few layers here, starting with the Pool Party card base.

The next layer is Whisper White with the Sweet Sorbet DSP with some black 1/8″ taffeta ribbon.

Another Pool Party layer with Whisper White on top with stamped images from the Petal Parade stamp set and adhered with dimensionals.

On top of this is another layer of banners and flower adhered with dimensionals and some punched itty bitty shapes held down with mini brads. I also added a clear button with some twine.

The sentiment is stamped from Teeny Tiny Sentiments stamp set and I punched it out with the Word Window punch, before sticking down with more dimensionals.

These colours of Pool Party, Black and White are just stunning and work so well together!

Be sure to have a go at some Challenges, they are great fun to play along and see what others design, so head over to Just Add Ink for more inspiration from the Design Team!

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Happy Stamping,

feminine, Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB)

Step Out Fun Fold card

14 March, 20148 March, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

Now here is something different and it was inspired by LeeAnn Greff.

This card folds flat and fits into a card size envelope as the base is A5 in size.

The colours used here are Raspberry Ripple, Midnight Muse & Primrose Petals with White.

and here it is opened up

And this is what it looks like standing up, cool huh?!!!

I used my Stampin’ Trimmer to make all the score lines and the cuts for this card, before decorating with Simple Stems stamp set (wood or clear).

Here are the measurements:

I just love the layering of the punches behind the sentiment!

Don’t forget you only have a couple more weeks until Sale-a-bration ends on 31 March. Be sure to place your order before then, and take advantage of your free product from the Sale-a-bration brochure (pgs 11-17) with any order over $90!!!!

Products Used:

Stamp: Simple Stems, Petite Pairs

Card: Primrose Petals, White

Ink: Midnight Muse, Raspberry Ripple

Punch: Decorative Label, Extra Large Oval, Scallop Oval, Large Oval

Other: Big Shot, Secret Garden Framelits, Stampin’ Trimmer, Dimensionals, Tombo Glue, Rhinestones, Stampin’ Scrub & mist

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Happy Crafting,

Challenges, feminine

Mojo Monday

6 March, 20146 March, 2014 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

I am really looking forward to the long weekend coming up, so I have created a card for the Mojo Monday Card Sketch Challenge MOJO335 designed by Julee Tilman.

I have used the colour scheme Chocolate Chip, Strawberry Slush, Pink Pirouette & Pear Pizzazz.

The Decorate Dots TIEF gives the card base a bit of interest and can be earned free with any $90 order via my online store.

The flowers are Flower Shop stamp set and coordinating punch and the Petite Petals Stamp set and coordinating punch. Both of these sets can be purchased as bundles (stamp set & coordinating punch) 15% savings for you!

Flower Shop Bundle – Clear or Wood

Petite Petals Bundle – Clear or Wood

Here is a close up of the flower on the card showing the 3D effect created using Stampin’ Up Dimensionals and the gorgeous rhinestones give it that little sparkle!

Be sure to have a go at some Card Sketches, they are great fun to play along and see what others design, so head over to the blog for more inspiration!

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Happy crafting,