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Heart of Christmas Stampin Up Art with Heart Team Christmas Inspiration

Hello Friends,

Welcome to Week 9 of the Heart of Christmas: Handmade Inspiration from the Art with Heart team!

My project today uses the brand new Carols of Christmas stamp set and the coordinating Card Front Builder Thinlits (purchased together as a bundle, you save an extra 10%). These will be available in the upcoming Holiday Catalogue released in September but if you join my team, you can get them now. Ask me how!

Carol of Christmas Stamp Set — Carols of Christmas Stamp Set

So here is my card for this week using this stamp set.

Heart of Christmas Week 9 using Stampin Ups Carols of Christmas by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Australia AWHT Handmade card 3D DIY.JPG

I have used Tranquil Tide and Silver as my colour combination for this card.

Those little deer are stamped in Basic Grey on Whisper White, as I originally die cut them in the silver foil, but it was just too much silver!

Heart of Christmas Week 9 using Stampin Ups Carols of Christmas by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Australia AWHT Handmade card 3D

The sentiment is embossed in Silver and that ribbon is new in the Annual catalogue too. Isn’t it pretty?

Heart of Christmas Week 9 using Stampin Ups Carols of Christmas by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Australia AWHT Handmade card 3D DIY inside

The sentiment inside the card is from the Star of Light stamp set and few more die cuts at the bottom. The green piece was on off cut from another project where I used the Lots of Labels Framelits (a full product list is below).

I hope you have enjoyed my Heart of Christmas post and I look forward to sharing more Christmas inspiration with you next Wednesday! If you would like to see what others in our team have created, you can view the participant list over on the blog of our leader, Claire Daly.

Stampin Up Bonus Days 2017 at CraftwithKate

Bonus Day’s are happening this month! For every $90 you spend (or multiples of) between 1–31 July (before postage), you’ll receive 1 or more Bonus Days coupons that you can spend between 1–31 August!!! Order as you normally would and your bonus days coupons will be emailed to you after your order is placed.

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Ho, ho, ho! Our Christmas in July promotion makes it easier than ever to sign up to be a demonstrator!

Between 1st and 31st July, every new demonstrator gets an Essentials Gift Pack (worth $86) plus the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set (worth $35) from the upcoming Holiday catalogue added to their starter kit for FREE! This means that new demonstrators will get products and business supplies worth a whopping $356 for just $169 with free shipping!

Here’s what Santa includes in the Essentials Gift Pack:
118485 D Block (X2)
130148 Grid Paper
103579 Paper Snips
104332 SNAIL Adhesive
102300 Bone Folder
144804 Carols Of Christmas (see pic at top of post)
AND spend your Starter Kit dollars ($235) on things like your favourite stamp sets and accessories!

So what are you waiting for? Join up today!

Happy Stamping,

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Product List

Star Of Light Photopolymer Stamp Set

$45.00

Lots Of Labels Framelits Dies

$45.00

Tranquil Tide A4 Cardstock

$14.00

Silver Foil Sheets

$7.00

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

$15.75

Tranquil Tide 1/2″ Finely Woven Ribbon

$12.25

Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad

$12.25

Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad

$11.50

Big Shot

$159.00

Clear Block Bundle

$120.50

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

$7.00

Stampin’ Trimmer

$50.00

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Happy Birthday Gorgeous & Petal Garden

16 June, 201716 June, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

This week my team received their shares that we organised, including Designer Series Papers and some ribbons from the new Annual catalogue, and boy, they are just stunning in real life! Here is mine 😉

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So, today I have a very simple, but pretty card using loads of new Annual catalogue product, including the Petal Garden DSP, Pool Party Shimmer Ribbon, Pretty Label Punch and the Happy Birthday Gorgeous stamp set.

Stampin' Up! Happy Birthday Gorgeous & Petal Garden DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Rowville. Feminine Birthday Card DIY

I just adore this paper! I love every pattern in the pack and that is rare for me, but they are just stunning. I can’t wait to create some more projects with these papers. Here they are:

Petal Garden DSP

Oh and that shimmer ribbon is divine and adds a touch of softness. You know, I would never have put Pool Party and Old Olive together as a colour combination, but somehow, it just works!

Stampin' Up! Happy Birthday Gorgeous & Petal Garden DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Rowville. Feminine, Birthday Card DIY

What do you think of this card? It seriously took less than 10 minutes to create 😉

Products

Stamps: Happy Birthday Gorgeous
Inks: Old Olive
Card/Paper: Thick Whisper White, Old Olive, Petal Garden DSP
Accessories: Pretty Label Punch, Pool Party 3/8″ Shimmer Ribbon, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored, Clear Block Bundle, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals

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

Nailed It for Father’s Day!

24 May, 201726 May, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Yes I know, Father’s Day is so far away still, but I have to share this project because this Nailed It Bundle is retiring in a week’s time and I don’t want you to miss out on it!

Nailed It Happy Fathers Day card by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Rowville

The designer paper is called Urban Underground and it will also be retiring. #cutitnothoardit Click here to add it to your shopping cart.

Urban Underground Specialty Designer Series Paper

Don’t forget to check out the retiring products at up to 50% off but only until 31st May! Click these links to see all the products; Retiring Stamps / Retiring Bundles / Everything Else. Hurry before they are gone!

Products

Stamps: Nailed It
Inks: Basic Black, Smoky Slate
Card/Paper: Very Vanilla, Urban Underground DSP
Accessories: Big Shot, Build It Framelits, Urban Underground Embellishments, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored, Dimensionals

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Baby, Birthday, Kids Cards, Stampin' Up!

Foxy, Peekaboo Peach

17 May, 201711 May, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have challenged myself to make a card using the new In Color, Peekaboo Peach. Now I have to tell you, it was my least favourite of the 2016-2018 in colors, but after completing this card, I think differently of it, lol. It just works so well for the colour of the fox!

Foxy Friends, Fox, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade card, Stampin Up 2016

I am so happy that this stamp set is carrying over into the new annual catalogue 🙂

Foxy Friends, Fox, DIY, #stampinup, Handmade card, Stampin Up 2016, Fox Builder Punch

I haven’t added a sentiment to this card, because I want to add a “number” when the time comes, to give it to someone with their birthday year!!!!

Products

Stamps: Foxy Friends
Inks: Basic Black, Peekaboo Peach, Tangerine Tango
Card/Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Peekaboo Peach, A Little Foxy DSP
Accessories: Layered Squares Framelits, Peekaboo Peach Ruched Ribbon, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stampin’ Scrub, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Simply Scored, Big Shot

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Goodbye Succulents

1 May, 201728 April, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Wow, can you believe it is already May?!!! Neither can I and that means it’s the month for celebrating our wonderful mums!

So, today I am sharing two cards that I have made for Mother’s Day, using the retiring Succulent Garden Suite I know I am not the only one who is upset by this suite retiring, I think nearly every Stampin’ Up! demonstrator is also sad.

If you also love this suite, be quick, as it is only while stocks last.

Mother's Day cards using Stampin Ups Oh So Succulent stamp set, Succulent Framelits and Succulent Garden DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Australia.JPG

The Blushing Bride Glimmer paper is on sale for $7.00, but be quick and add it to your order now.

Mother's Day cards using Stampin Ups Oh So Succulent stamp set, Succulent Framelits and Succulent Garden DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Australia 3D

To order your Succulent Garden Bundle click here. To order the Succulent Garden DSP click here, this is NOW ONLY $11.55, WAS $19.25!

Mother's Day cards using Stampin Ups Oh So Succulent stamp set, Succulent Framelits and Succulent Garden DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Australia #stampinup

What do you think about this suite retiring?

Products Used:

Cardstock: Sweet Sugarplum, Mint Macaron, Blushing Bride Glimmer, Succulent Garden DSP
Stamp Sets: Oh So Succulent
Inks: Sweet Sugarplum, Mint Macaron
Other: Big Shot, Succulent Framelits Dies, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin’ Scrub, Clear Block, Bone Folder, White Perfect Accents, Banner Triple Punch

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Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!

To a wonderful friend…

3 April, 20172 April, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Although Sale-a-bration has ended, the Occasions and Annual catalogues are jammed packed with gorgeous products, that I never want them to end.

Today, I am focusing on the stunning Dragonfly Dreams stamp set, however, I am not using the dragonfly images, but the little bee!

To a wonderful friend using Stampin Ups Dragonfly Dreams by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up demonstrator Melbourne #Occasions2017

I stamped the bee image all over the Tip Top Taupe card base in Memento Black ink.

I also stamped the bee again onto the oval die cut from the Stitched Shapes Framelits. The sentiment is also stamped in black.

To a wonderful friend using Stampin Ups Dragonfly Dreams by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up demonstrator Melbourne #Occasions2017 closeup

The bee was coloured using the ink pads and blender pens.

I think the burlap ribbon gives the card a bit of a natural feel to the card.

To a wonderful friend using Stampin Ups Dragonfly Dreams by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up demonstrator Melbourne #Occasions2017 flat

What do you think?

Products Used:

Cardstock: Tip Top Taupe, Whisper White
Stamp Sets: Dragonfly Dreams
Inks: Memento Black, Crushed Curry, Smoky Slate
Other: Big Shot, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Paper Snips, Clear Block, Blender Pens, Bone Folder, Linen Thread, Burlap Ribbon

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Birthday, Kids Cards, Stampin' Up!

Ice-cream Sundae with a cherry on top!

8 March, 20177 March, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have a yummy card using the Cool Treats Suite.

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I wanted to use the coordinating Washi Tape, but I wanted to make a more masculine card, rather than too feminine. So I’ve used greens, browns and what male doesn’t like strawberry!

How cute is that little spoon?!! I used the silver foil to die cut the spoon which is too darn cute!

What do you think of this yummy card?

Product List

Cool Treats Photopolymer Bundle

$82.75

Tasty Treats Designer Washi Tape

$14.00

Chocolate Chip A4 Card Stock

$14.00

Card Stock A4 Pear Pizzazz

$14.00

Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock

$14.00

Watermelon Wonder A4 Cardstock

$14.00

Silver Foil Sheets

$7.00

Big Shot

$159.00

Paper Snips Scissors

$17.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

$7.00

Stampin’ Trimmer

$50.00

Stampin’ Scrub

$30.00

Clear Block Bundle

$120.50

Stampin’ Dimensionals

$6.00

Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin’ Pad

$11.50

Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$13.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

$6.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

$11.50

Sale-a-bration time!!! (3 new items!)

With any $90 order you can choose 1 item for FREE
with a $180 order you can choose 2 items for FREE
with a $270 order you can choose 3 items for FREE
ETC
Here are all the FREE items you can choose from!

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Cool Treats Ice-cream Card

27 February, 201723 February, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have a deliciously sweet looking card for you using the Cool Treats Bundle which I made for my mum’s birthday today!!! I’m able to post it for you now, as we celebrated her birthday yesterday.

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Who doesn’t love ice-cream right?!!! Check out the coordinating Designer Series paper, Tasty Treats. The sentiment is one that you could use for many occasions, not just birthdays.

I love how versatile this bundle is going to be. You can create masculine or feminine or anything you like, but swapping the colours.

I love the chocolate sauce dripping on the top scoop of ice-cream with a coordinating enamel dot on top!

Check out the gorgeous lace doilies too! I just love them. They come in a large pack and they are whisper white on one side and very vanilla on the other, making them so versatile. Be sure to get some of those for your projects!

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Oh, and by the way, my mum loved her card of course 😉

What do you think of this cool treats card?

Product List

Sale-a-bration time!!! (3 new items added!)

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Kiss Goodbye to MS

15 February, 201711 February, 2017 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have created a card that is a subject very close to my heart literally, as it is the demon that I live with every day, Multiple Sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition of the central nervous system, interfering with nerve impulses within the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. It is characterised by sclerosis a Greek word meaning scars. These scars occur within the central nervous system and depending on where they develop, manifest into various symptoms.

I was first diagnosed in 2004, so I have been dealing with it for many years and up until the past couple of years I was doing fine. I will now embark on a change of treatment to monthly infusions, so I depending on how my body takes them, I may not be able to post quite as often as I would like, but please stay with me, as my craft and family is what keeps me going!!!

Today, I have a card which has the slogan “Kiss Goodbye to MS”. An initiative of MS Research Australia, the mission is to accelerate Australian research targeting the prevention, better treatments and a cure for MS.

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The minute I saw the stamp set, Sealed with Love, I noticed the lips and knew I had to have this set to create my own cards for MS. It also had the word KISS, which is perfect for my sentiment. The black font I printed from my computer.

And check out my Everyday Hero wonder woman, she just says to me, we can beat this disease and it’s not going to define who we are!

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Don’t forget to decorate the envelope and the inside panel!

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What do you think of this card?

You can see more about the Kiss Goodbye to MS fundraising @KissgoodbyetoMS or make a donation to this wonderful cause.

Products Used:

Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White
Stamp Sets: Everyday Hero, Sealed With Love
Inks: Real Red, Black Stazon
Other: Big Shot, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, AquaPainter, Watercolour Pencils, Triple Banner Punch

Sale-a-bration time!!! (3 new items coming on 21st Feb)

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Dragonfly Dreams

12 December, 20169 December, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a sneak peek of some new products arriving in January 2017 from the Occasions catalogue, the Dragonfly Dreams Bundle!

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I love the blues and purples in this card. I’ve used Marina Mist with Elegant Eggplant!

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Below the purple die cut, I also die cut some vellum and glued it down with Tombo glue. Are you wondering why you can’t see the glue? Well, if you gently sponge it to the back of the vellum evenly, you won’t have any visibility of how you have adhered it! Same with the sentiment!

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The top layer of the dragonfly was run through the Big Shot with a tan embossing mat so it didn’t cut through completely, but left the embossed look.

I also added some Wink of Stella to the body of the dragonfly some some added sparkle.

What do you think of this card?

Products Used:

Stamp Sets: Dragonfly Dreams
Cardstock: Marina Mist, Elegant Eggplant and Vellum
Inks: Marina Mist, Elegant Eggplant
Other: Big Shot, Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits, Sponge Dauber, Paper Snips, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Trimmer, Stampin Scrub, Clear Blocks, Word Window Punch, tan embossing mat