Tag: Stampin’ Up!

feminine

Thinking of you

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Morning Stampers,

Today I want to share with you, a card that I made for a friend who has recently undergone surgery and to let her know I was thinking of her.

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Stampin’ Up! products used:

Stamp Set: Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Inkpad: Pool Party

Cardstock: Pool Party, Primrose Petals

Tools: Big Shot, Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Scallop Circle Die, Fancy Fan TIEF, Simply Scored, Trimmer

Punches: Scallop Oval, Large Oval

Accessories:  Tombo Glue, Doilies, Dimensionals, Ruffled Ribbon, Rhinestone

To purchase any of these items, be sure to visit my online store!

Happy stamping,

Kate

feminine

Doily & Floral Fusion

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Morning Stampers,

Today I want to share a simple card using the doily and Floral Fusion Sizzlits.

I just love this look!

I embossed the Wisteria Wonder cardstock and adhered 1/2 a doily on top. Then I glued a piece of ruffled ribbon as shown, before gluing this sheet to the Whisper White cardstock.

Next I stamped the Happy Birthday flag stamp on white cardstock and cut around it leaving a small .2mm border before gluing it slightly under the ribbon and across the doily. Next I used the Floral Fusion sizzlits to die cut the flowers and join together with a pink brad. Add a glue dot to the back and stick it on the ribbon.

Don’t you just adore this colour combination?! I sure do.

I made this for my niece’s birthday and her favourite colour is purple!

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Stampin’ Up! products used:

Stamp Sets: Banner Greetings (Hostess Set)

Inkpads: Wisteria Wonder

Cardstock: Wisteria Wonder & Whisper White

Tools: Big Shot, Floral Fusion Sizzlits, Lacy Brocade TIEF, Simply Scored, Trimmer

Accessories:  Tombo Glue, Ruffled Ribbon, Doily & Pink Brad (not SU)

 

To purchase any of these items, be sure to visit my online store!

Happy stamping,

Kate

feminine, Gorgeous Grunge, Masculine

Rainbow Grunge

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Morning Stampers,

Today I want to show you a universal card using the Gorgeous Grunge Stamp Set. This card could be used as a masculine or a feminine card by just changing the ribbon and thread colours! I just love the rainbow effect!!!

This is certainly becoming one of my all time favourite Stampin’ Up! Stamp Sets and you will notice I am starting to use it a lot, I just love it. When I first saw this stamp set, I wondered why on earth they would produce such a thing, but boy was I wrong!

This card took a matter of minutes to create. That is just how quick & easy it was. Taking a piece of Whisper White cardstock and folding it in half to create my card, I took the stamp and inked it up in 7 different colours and stamped the image side by side. Attach a piece of ribbon to the bottom with a piece of thread over the top and knotted. Stamp the sentiment, punch out and adhere with a dimensional. And you have your masterpiece done!

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Stampin’ Up! products used:

Stamp Sets: Gorgeous Grunge, Petite Pairs

Inkpads: Real Red, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, Gumball Green, Tempting Turquoise, Midnight Muse & Wisteria Wonder

Cardstock: Whisper White

Tools: Scallop Oval Punch

Accessories:  Tombo Glue, Dimensionals, Soft Suede Ribbon & Linen Thread

 

To purchase any of these items, be sure to visit my online store!

Happy stamping,

Kate

Punch Art

Paper Bow

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Morning Stampers,

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Today I want to show you how to make Paper Bows.

I love the idea of paper bows and this is how easy it is to make with one single punch and some beautiful double sided DSPs.

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Stampin’ Up! products used:

Stamp Sets: Sassy Salutations

Inkpads: Midnight Muse

Cardstock: Summer Smooches DSP (retired), Whisper White

Tools: Oval Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Big Shot, Chevron Embossing Folder, Trimmer

Accessories:  Tombo Glue, Glue Dots

To purchase any of these items, be sure to visit my online store!

Happy stamping,

Kate

Masculine

Father’s Day Card

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Morning Crafters,

I think it is well and truly time to get making our Father’s Day cards! It’s only 2 weeks until the 1st September and it will be here before we know it.

These cards are made in a similar way to the washi tape card I posted on Wednesday.  Super duper quick and although these are Father’s Day cards, imagine using Christmas papers instead!!! How fast it would be to make your Christmas cards in no time at all. This card only takes about 5-8 minutes to make!

Adhere a sheet of JAC paper to an A4 piece of Whisper White cardstock. (If you don’t know what JAC paper is, it’s a double sided sticky sheet). Cut a strip of this cardstock at 6cm, turn this strip 90 degrees and cut again at 6cm to create a square.

Cut 6 strips of your favourite Designer Series Paper (DSP) at 1cm. You will need 3 sheets of DSP as the sheets are double sided and coordinating colours.

Pull the other side of the JAC paper off and stick the strips on making sure they line up against each other.

Trim the excess and if you so desire, run your square through the Big Shot machine in an embossing folder for a little extra texture!

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I even made a Happy Birthday one with left over scraps of paper!

Stampin’ Up! products used:

Stamp Sets: Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Inkpads: Baked Brown Sugar

Cardstock: Baked Brown Sugar, Neutrals DSP Stack, Whisper White

Tools: Big Shot, Chevron TIEF, Simply Scored, Trimmer

Punches: Word Window, Modern Label

Accessories:  Tombo Glue, Stitched Satin Ribbon, Glue Dots

 

This next card is also using JAC paper, but I cut the A4 page in quarters and adhered 1 piece to my A5 folded card. The Baked Brown Sugar strips were stuck on randomly, one across and one up and down, then alternating the strips of DSP and remaining strips of Baked Brown Sugar cardstock. Isn’t it an effective look! The centre piece was die cut and punched and put together with dimensionals and I sponged the edges with Baked Brown Sugar ink before wrapping the twine around 3 times.

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Stampin’ Up! products used:

Stamp Sets: Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Inkpads: Baked Brown Sugar

Cardstock: Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White,

Tools: Simply Scored, Trimmer, Big Shot, Window Frames Die

Punches: Word Window, Modern Label

Accessories:  Tombo Glue, Dimensionals, Baker’s Twine, Sponge Dauber

 

To purchase any of these items, be sure to visit my online store!

Happy stamping,

Kate

Masculine, Owl Punch

Owl Builder Punch

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Morning Crafters,

Today I want to share the Owl Builder Punch.

Punches are so easy to use, cheap to purchase and can be used all the time with different cardstock and papers to create a totally different look!

I embossed the crumb cake cardstock and adhered it to the whisper white card, then punched the circle out of the front of the card. The owl is glued to the inside of the card, centred behind the circle. Doesn’t he look cute, as though he is peeking out of a tree trunk!

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Stampin’ Up! products used:

Stamp Sets: Label Love

Inkpads: Early Espresso

Cardstock: Baked Brown Sugar, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Lucky Limeade (r)

Tools: Big Shot, Woodgrain TIEF, Simply Scored, Trimmer

Punches: Label Love, 1-3/4″ Circle

Accessories:  Tombo Glue, Chevron Ribbon & Wiggly Eyes (not SU)

 

To purchase any of these items, be sure to visit my online store!

Happy stamping,

Kate

feminine

Kissing Technique

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Morning Stampers,

Today I want to show you a card using the Kissing technique.

This is a very effective stamping style and I love it. Simply ink the flower stamp with Pistachio Pudding Stampin’ Ink, then ink the blossom branch with Strawberry Slush and stamp (kiss) it directly on top of the flower stamp before placing the double inked flower stamp onto the white cardstock. Repeat this process across the white card for a wonderful background.

This is one technique that is great for a workshop. Stay tuned for a date to be set soon.

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Stampin’ Up! products used:

Stamp Sets: Morning Meadow (Hostess), Petite Pairs

Inkpads: Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush

Cardstock: Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White

Tools: Big Shot, Ovals Dies, Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Simply Scored, Trimmer

Accessories:  Tombo Glue, Glue Dots, Ruffled Ribbon & Pearl Basics Jewels

 

To purchase any of these items, be sure to visit my online store!

Happy stamping,

Kate

Washi Tape

Fun with Washi Tape

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Hello Fellow Crafters!

Thanks for stopping by to see my Fun with Washi Tape post.

The idea for today’s card was some inspiration I found on Pinterest. This card has lots of white space topped with a sweet little Washi tape present complete with bow. I added a small yellow background for a splash of happiness!

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This is one of the quickest cards ever to put together and great for mass producing.

Thought I might even do this for a group of non-crafters at my next Party so they can see just how easy it is to make a quick card without being overwhelmed.

Then I came across the idea of making some cute Washi Tape toothpick flags, while baking cupcakes for my daughter’s 4th birthday.  Stay tuned to see them another day!

What I love so much about working with Washi Tape is that the projects are so quick, easy and the tape is so workable…. and it’s fun!

 

Stampin’ Up Products Used:

Stamp Set: Sassy Salutations

Card Stock: White, Daffodil Delight

Stampin’ Inkpad: Melon Mambo

Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dots Embossing Folder

Accessories: Gingham Garden Washi Tape, Pretty in Pink Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (retired)

 

To purchase any of these items, be sure to visit my online store!

Happy stamping,

Kate

Join the Fun

Opportunity to earn free product while you craft

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Is craft a large part of your life? Would you love to earn money while doing what you get pleasure from? How about the convenience of setting your own hours? If you answer yes to any of these questions, then Stampin’ Up! is the perfect opportunity for you.

Doing what I love and sharing what I love with others, are just a few of the benefits that made me decide to become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator.

I love sharing my passion for stamping with family and friends, meeting new people, and having the chance to build a great business.

I also get to set my own hours and that is a definite plus!

 Did you know that you can join Stampin’ Up and be a hobby demonstrator or a career demonstrator.

Join Stampin’ Up!  and benefit in the following ways –

  • Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit has a retail value of $235, but is a steal at $169 plus a FREE business supply pack valued at $80
  • You can customise the kit with your choice of stamp sets, ink pads or anything from the current catalogue (of equal or less value)
  • You can Sign Up On-line
  • Receive 30% off your first order of $300 Retail (in your first 45 Days) or more plus qualify for all the usual hostess benefits
  • Enjoy 20% off all your orders
  • You are able to view and order select new stamps and products one month in advance of new catalogue releases!
  • There’s no obligation to sell or hold workshops and no penalty if you decide to drop
  • $400 in total retail sales is required per quarter to remain active BEYOND your first FULL quarter. This total includes your own purchases and customer sales (based on retail prices).  The next full quarter finishes 31st December
  • No Annual Fees to pay
  • You’ll receive our monthly Impressions magazine just for demonstrators, which is full of informative tips and beautiful samples, as well as project ideas on the Demonstrator Web Site
  • Become part of a world-wide stamping family!
  • Want to earn extra income through your stamping passion?  I’m here to help you succeed when you are ready
  • The Benefit of Joining Under Me is a private Facebook Group – where you’ll keep up to date with all the latest Stampin’ Up! news, chat and make new friends with other demonstrators

You too can enjoy all the above benefits like me!

Happy Stamping,

Kate

Christmas

Early Christmas Cheer

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Morning Stampers,

 

Today I have a little Christmas Cheer to get you excited about the upcoming Holiday Catalogue. This catalogue will go live on my Blog from 29 August.  You will also be able to make purchases online from this day!

 

I just love this Festive Flurry Bundle (stamps & coordinating dies) that will be available to you.

 

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I have used Midnight Muse and Smoky Slate as my colour palette. Although we do not have a wintery Christmas here in Australia, I still love these!

 

 

Stampin Up items used:

 

Stamp Sets: Petite Pairs, Festive Flurry (Holiday Catalogue)

 

Inkpads: Midnight Muse, Smoky Slate

Cardstock: White

 

Accessories:  Big Shot, Festive Flurry Framelits Dies (Holiday Catalogue), Large Circle Die, Trimmer, Simply Scored, Tombo Glue, Dimensionals, Stitched Satin Ribbon & Frosted Finishes Embellishments (Holiday Catalogue)

 

To purchase these items, be sure to visit my online store from 29 August!

 

Happy stamping,

 

Kate