Stampin’ Up! – Page 7 – Independent Stampin Up!® Demonstrator, Victoria, Australia

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

World Chocolate Day!

7 July, 20167 July, 2016 craftwithkate

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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Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Flowers, Stampin' Up!, Thank you

Designer Paper Madness

6 July, 201622 June, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I focus on showcasing the Floral Boutique designer series paper and what better way, than to put multiple pieces onto one card!

Floral Phrases, Floral Boutique DSP, #stampinup, Thank you, 2016, #stampinupaustralia, DIY, Feminine Handmade Card

I stamped the image down the right hand side and layered up pieces of the dsp to the left, overlapping them and matting them with night of navy card stock.

Floral Phrases, Floral Boutique DSP, #stampinup, Thank you, 2016, #stampinupaustralia, Feminine Handmade Card, DIY

I added the sentiment inking up only the word ‘thanks’ from the stamp ‘A special note of thanks to you…’. Then punched it out and layered it onto a scallop oval punched piece of navy card stock and adhered to the card with dimenionals. I added a few rhinestones to finish it off.

Floral Phrases, Floral Boutique DSP, #stampinup, DIY, Thank you, 2016, #stampinupaustralia, Feminine Handmade Card

I even stamped the inside of the card and the envelope!

Products

Stamps: Floral Phrases
Inks: Night of Navy
Card/Paper: Night of Navy, Whisper White, Floral Boutique DSP
Accessories: Large Oval punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Rhinestones, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Simply Scored, White Ribbon

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feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!, Wedding

Wedding Wishes

4 July, 201622 June, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Last week I shared a card using the Detailed Floral Thinlits and today I share another one using Sweet Sugarplum and Rich Razzleberry!

Floral Phrases, Detailed Floral Thinlits, #stampinup, Wedding Wishes, 2016, #stampinupaustralia, Feminine Handmade Card, DIY

How do you think these two colours work? I absolutely adore them together. It is so rich and warm and well, simply stunning!

Floral Phrases, Detailed Floral Thinlits, #stampinup, Wedding Wishes, 2016, #stampinupaustralia, Feminine Handmade Card, Petite Petals, DIY

Floral Phrases, Detailed Floral Thinlits, #stampinup, Wedding Wishes, Petite Petals, 2016, #stampinupaustralia, Feminine Handmade Card, DIY

I added a small strip across the centre of this card (sponged the edges) and the sentiment stamped to one side and some petite petals flowers punched and embossed with a pearl in the centre of each.

I even added some fine silver metallic thread for an extra bit of bling.

Products

Stamps: Floral Phrases
Inks: Sweet Sugarplum, Rich Razzleberry
Card/Paper: Sweet Sugarplum, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Detailed Floral Thinlits, Big Shot, Precision Plate, Die Brush, Silver Metallic Thread, Petite Petals punch, Pearls, Sponge Dauber, Decorative Dots TEIF, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Simply Scored

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

Just Add “S”

2 July, 2016 craftwithkate

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

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Flowers, Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!, Thank you

For all the thoughtful things you do

1 July, 201622 June, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Here’s a classic navy and white colour combination with a hint of colour!

Floral Phrases, Floral Boutique DSP, #stampinup, DIY, Floral Affection TIEF, 2016, #stampinupaustralia, Feminine Handmade Card

I adore this new designer series paper, Floral Boutique. I have teamed it together with the coordinating stamp set, Floral Phrases and the new Floral Affection Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Floral Phrases, Floral Boutique DSP, #stampinup, Floral Affection TIEF, 2016, #stampinupaustralia, Feminine Handmade Card, DIY

Floral Phrases, Floral Boutique DSP, #stampinup, DIY, Floral Affection TIEF, 2016-2018 Markers, #stampinupaustralia, Feminine Handmade Card

Once I embossed the white card, I die cut it with the Oval framelits. I began by colouring the navy flowers with the aquapainter, but decided to use the Stampin’ Write Markers for a more solid colour. I went over the flowers only with the Wink of Stella.

Products

Stamps: Floral Phrases
Inks: Night of Navy
Card/Paper: Night of Navy, Whisper White, Floral Boutique DSP
Accessories: Floral Affection TIEF, Oval Framelits, Big Shot, 2016-2018 Stampin’ Write Markers, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Scrub, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Simply Scored, White Ribbon

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feminine, Flowers, Stampin' Up!, Sympathy, Watercolour

Basket For You

29 June, 201622 June, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Tell me, who doesn’t love flowers? said no one ever!

Today’s card uses the Hostess Set, Basket For You. I have to admit, I didn’t really look twice at this set until I saw a card by one of my downline, Kimberly, who made a stunning card with this set.

Basket For You, Petal Burst TIEF, #stampinup, DIY, 2016, #stampinupaustralia, Feminine Handmade Card

I started by embossing the Flirty Flamingo card with the Petal Burst Textured Impression Embossing folder. Next I stamped the basket image and coloured it with the new 2016-2018 Stampin’ Write Markers and the basket was watercoloured using the Aquapainter.

Basket For You, Petal Burst TIEF, #stampinup, 2016, #stampinupaustralia, Feminine Handmade Card, DIY

Basket For You, Petal Burst TIEF, #stampinup, DIY, 2016, #stampinupaustralia, Feminine Handmade Card, Oval Framelits

Basket For You, Petal Burst TIEF, #stampinup, 2016, #stampinupaustralia, Feminine Handmade Cards, DIY

I used the oval framelits for the main image (and paper pierced the edge) and deco label framelits to die cut the Peach behind it. These were adhered with dimensionals. The sentiment was cut out with paper snips!

Basket For You, Petal Burst TIEF, #stampinup, DIY, 2016, #stampinupaustralia, Feminine Handmade Cards

I even stamped a small flower on the inside of the card and on the envelope (which I forgot to put in the photo!) oops.

Products

Stamps: Basket For You
Inks: Basic Black, Flirty Flamingo, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede
Card/Paper: Flirty Flamingo, Peekaboo Peach, Whisper White
Accessories: Oval Framelits, 2016-2018 In Color Stampin Write Markers, Paper Piercing Tool, Tombo Multipurpose Glue, Aqua-Painter, Stampin’ Scrub, Dimensionals, Petal Burst TIEF, Big Shot, Paper Snips, Deco Labels Framelits (Retired)

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Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), feminine, Gift Ideas, Stampin' Up!

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!)

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feminine, Flowers, Stampin' Up!, Thank you, Thinlits Dies

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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feminine, Flowers, Stampin' Up!, Thank you, Thinlits Dies

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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feminine, Flowers, Stampin' Up!, Sympathy

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)]