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Heart of Christmas Stampin Up Art with Heart Team Christmas Inspiration

Hello Friends,

Welcome to Week 22 of The Heart of Christmas: Handmade Inspiration from the Art with Heart team!

My project today uses the Carols of Christmas stamp set and the Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper. #cutitnothoardit

Carols of Christmas card using Stampin Ups Merry Little Christmas DSP & Layered Leaves DTIEF by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Australia

Don’t you just love the layers and texture of this card? I love how the Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured impressions embossing folder gives such a deep impression as the background and then coordinates so well with the black and white leaf layer of dsp!

Carols of Christmas card using Stampin Ups Merry Little Christmas DSP & Layered Leaves DTIEF by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Australia DIY

The Triple banner punch makes creating banners so quick and easy and perfect. I certainly cannot get them so perfect without this punch!

Adding the layer of silver glimmer adds a touch of class, as does the two little black rhinestones!

Carols of Christmas card using Stampin Ups Merry Little Christmas DSP & Layered Leaves DTIEF by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Australia

Click on the image below to view the YouTube video to see more you can create with the Carols of Christmas bundle.

A full list of product can be found at the end of this post!

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.

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Product List

Carols Of Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$35.00

Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper

$19.25

Stampin’ Trimmer

$50.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

$7.00

Simply Scored

$50.00

Paper Snips Scissors

$17.00

Big Shot

$159.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

$50.00

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

$58.00

Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$16.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

$6.00

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

$6.00

Basic Black A4 Card Stock

$14.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$10.00

Silver Glimmer Paper

$8.75

Glue Dots

$8.00

Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock

$12.25

Old Olive A4 Card Stock

$14.00

Black Rhinestone Jewels

$9.00

Banner Triple Punch

$38.00

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

Designer Series Paper, Buy 3 Get 1 Free!

19 October, 201719 October, 2017 craftwithkate

Hello Friends,

Just a quick reminder about the Buy 3 Get 1 Free offer on selected Designer Series Papers. This is offer is from 1 – 31 October only.

Why not get together with a friend and share the packs and save on postage at the same time! Links to my online store can be found at the bottom of this post.

DSP Buy 3 Get 1 Free

My top picks are the Petal Garden, Wood Textures and Daisy Delight, but it really depends on what your favourite colours are.

There is also the Be Merry Christmas papers ideal for this time of year with Christmas not too far away!

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Product List

Be Merry Designer Series Paper

$19.25

Birthday Memories Designer Series Paper

$19.25

Coffee Break Designer Series Paper

$19.25

Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack

$17.50

Petal Garden Designer Series Paper Stack

$17.50

Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper

$19.25

Just Add Color Specialty Designer Series Paper

$21.00

Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper

$19.25

Pick A Pattern Designer Series Paper

$19.25

Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack

$17.50

Whole Lot Of Lovely Designer Series Paper

$19.25

Christmas Around The World Designer Series Paper

$19.25

Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper

$19.25

Christmas, Stampin' Up!

The Heart of Christmas, Week 21: Beachy Little Christmas

18 October, 201718 October, 2017 craftwithkate

Hello Friends,

My project today uses the Beachy Little Christmas stamp set and the Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper.

Beachy Little Christmas card using Stampin Ups Merry Little Christmas DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Australia

I began by stamping the shell images on the base card with the coordinating Crumb Cake ink. Next I added a small strip of the Merry Little Christmas Designer series paper and a piece of burlap ribbon.

I stamped the tree image in crumb cake ink and coloured it with the Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush before die cutting it with the oval and sponging the edge.

Beachy Little Christmas card using Stampin Ups Merry Little Christmas DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Australia DIY

The sentiment is also stamped in Crumb Cake ink and sponged the edges before adding it with dimensionals. I think using predominantly crumb cake on this card, resonates with me as being the sand at the beach.

Beachy Little Christmas card using Stampin Ups Merry Little Christmas DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Australia

A full list of product can be found at the end of this post!

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Product List

Beachy Little Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set

$35.00

Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper

$19.25

Stampin’ Trimmer

$50.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

$7.00

Simply Scored

$50.00

Paper Snips Scissors

$17.00

Big Shot

$159.00

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

$58.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

$6.00

Silver Glimmer Paper

$8.75

Glue Dots

$8.00

5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon

$12.25

Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock

$14.00

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

$15.75

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

$11.50

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad

$11.50

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad

$11.50

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Pad

$11.50

Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad

$11.50

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad

$11.50

Sponge Daubers

$9.00

Birthday, feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials

Personalised Birthday Eclipse card with Painted Harvest

16 October, 201715 October, 2017 craftwithkate

Hello Friends,

My Eclipse card today uses the Painted Harvest stamp set and Large Letters Framelits dies, with the following colour combination.

TAMS Color Builder - Soft Suede, Old Olive, Lemon Lime Twist, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie.jpg I made this card for one of my favourite teachers from my school days, whom I also ended up working with until her Retirement, Patsy. She is such an amazing person who has so much to deal with but gets on with life, without any fuss. She was such an inspiration to me back in the 80s when she taught me Home Economics; cooking and sewing in Tasmania!

I still keep in touch with Patsy and every year I send her a card for her Birthday and Christmas. So here is her card for this year. I wish you all the best health and love today and always, Patsy. Happy Birthday!

Eclipse Card using Stampin Up Painted Harvest & Large Letters Framelits by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Australia #stampinup.jpg

The Eclipse card is a very popular technique at the moment and it works beautifully with this stamp set. The ribbon is retired but it was the perfect 1/4″ cotton ribbon in Pumpkin Pie to coordinate perfectly!

Eclipse Card using Stampin Up Painted Harvest & Large Letters Framelits by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Australia #stampinup DIY.jpg

A full list of product can be found at the end of this post!

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Product List

Painted Harvest Photopolymer Stamp Set

$37.00

Large Letters Framelits Dies

$172.00

Old Olive A4 Card Stock

$14.00

Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock

$12.25

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad

$11.50

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad

$11.50

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad

$11.50

Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad

$11.50

Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad

$11.50

Clear Block Bundle

$120.50

Stampin’ Trimmer

$50.00

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

$6.00

Stampin’ Scrub

$30.00

Stampin’ Mist

$8.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

$7.00

Big Shot

$159.00

Simply Scored

$50.00

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

Watercolour Orchids

9 October, 20176 October, 2017 craftwithkate

Hello Friends,

Today I share another card using the amazing, Climbing Orchid Bundle on page 21 of the Annual Catalogue, and by purchasing the stamp set and framelits together, you save an extra 10%.

This card, I did something a bit backwards…. I die cut all the pieces first before colouring or stamping! Yes, I know it sounds a little weird but you will see why in a minute.

Watercolour Orchids.jpg

Watercolour Climbing Orchid card by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Demonstrator, Australia

I love the softness of the watercolouring of these flowers. I used an Aquapainter to apply ink to each of the petals allowing each colour to dry before adding the next. The stem is die cut using the branch from the Seasonal Layers Thinlits!

The centre is a little dark so I added some Wink of Stella to glimmer it up!

Watercolour Climbing Orchid card by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia inside

I wasn’t sure about adding a sentiment to the front of the card, but I think “hello” can be used for so many occasions, I went with that!

What do you think of this watercolour look? Will you give it a try???

A full list of product can be found at the end of this post!

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Product List

Climbing Orchid Photopolymer Bundle

$79.00

Climbing Orchid Photopolymer Stamp Set

$47.00

Orchid Builder Framelits Dies

$41.00

Stampin’ Trimmer

$50.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

$7.00

Simply Scored

$50.00

Paper Snips Scissors

$17.00

Big Shot

$159.00

Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies

$56.00

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

$15.75

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

$11.50

Sponge Daubers

$9.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

$6.00

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

$6.00

Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock

$12.25

Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock

$14.00

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad

$11.50

So Saffron Classic Stampin’ Pad

$11.50

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad

$11.50

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Pad

$11.50

Aqua Painters

$20.00

Birthday, feminine, Flowers, Mother's Day, Stampin' Up!

Orchids in Burst

6 October, 20173 October, 2017 craftwithkate

Hello Friends,

It’s less than a week until my sisters birthday, and I know she loves orchids as she has been successfully growing them for many years. When I saw the Climbing Orchid Bundle on page 21 of the Annual Catalogue, I knew I had to purchase it! By purchasing the stamp set and framelits together, you save an extra 10%.

I’m not sure if I will give this card to her or make some more, but this is my first play and it certainly won’t be my last ♥

Climbing Orchid by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia

I love the softness of the colouring on these flowers. I used a sponge dauber to lightly colour the petals with Powder Pink, then Berry Burst ink before applying some Wink of Stella. The stem is die cut using the branch from the Seasonal Layers Thinlits!

The top photo is a little dark and the one below, is a little bright, but I was trying to show you the Wink of Stella glimmer on the flowers!

Climbing Orchid by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Demonstrator, Australia

Check out that embossing on the Powder Pink background, isn’t it gorgeous?!! This is the new Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder, Layered Leaves.

I wasn’t sure about adding a sentiment to the front of the card, so I decorated the inside and added the “enjoy today” sentiment with another small orchid!

Climbing Orchid by Kate Morgan Stampin Up Demonstrator Australia inside

A full list of product can be found at the end of this post!

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Product List

Climbing Orchid Photopolymer Bundle

$79.00

Climbing Orchid Photopolymer Stamp Set

$47.00

Orchid Builder Framelits Dies

$41.00

Stampin’ Trimmer

$50.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

$7.00

Simply Scored

$50.00

Paper Snips Scissors

$17.00

Big Shot

$159.00

Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies

$56.00

Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$16.00

Berry Burst A4 Cardstock

$14.00

Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Pad

$11.50

Powder Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad

$11.50

Powder Pink A4 Cardstock

$14.00

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

$15.75

Sweet Sugarplum A4 Cardstock

$14.00

Soft Suede A4 Card Stock

$14.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

$11.50

Sponge Daubers

$9.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

$6.00

Christmas, Stampin' Up!

The Heart of Christmas, week 19 – Christmas Pines & Painted Harvest

4 October, 20173 October, 2017 craftwithkate

Heart of Christmas Stampin Up Art with Heart Team Christmas Inspiration

Hello Friends,

Welcome to Week 19 of The Heart of Christmas: Handmade Inspiration from the Art with Heart team!

My project today uses the Painted Harvest & Christmas Pines stamp sets to create this Christmas card!

Heart of Christmas - Color Builder - Artichoke, olive, vanilla, cherry cobbler.jpg

Look at me using Always Artichoke, a colour I very rarely use…. in fact, I think it is the 2nd time ever, that it’s been opened and you know what, I actually don’t mind it for a Christmas colour!

Christmas card using Stampin Up Painted Harvest & Christmas Pines, by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Australia. Fancy #makeacardsendacard

I have stamped the sunflower image in Always Artichoke, and twice with Old Olive. The berries are stamped in Cherry Cobbler. How pretty is that coordinating double stitched ribbon bow?!!! So pretty!

The Garden Trellis Textured Impressions Embossing Folder just finishes this card off perfectly. I just love that added texture.

Christmas card using Stampin Up Painted Harvest & Christmas Pines, by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Australia. Fancy #makeacardsendacard inside

I love how versatile our stamp sets can be. Who would have thought to use a sunflower image for a Christmas wreath?!!! Not me…. but there are plenty of amazingly creative people out there on Pinterest who inspired me.

The full product list is provided at the end of the post!

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Painted Harvest Photopolymer Stamp Set

$37.00

Christmas Pines Photopolymer Stamp Set

$61.00

Always Artichoke A4 Card Stock

$14.00

Cherry Cobbler A4 Card Stock

$14.00

Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock

$15.75

Always Artichoke Classic Stampin’ Pad

$11.50

Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad

$11.50

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Pad

$11.50

Clear Block Bundle

$120.50

Stampin’ Trimmer

$50.00

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

$6.00

Stampin’ Scrub

$30.00

Stampin’ Mist

$8.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

$7.00

Simply Scored

$50.00

Paper Snips Scissors

$17.00

Cherry Cobbler 1/4″ Double-Stitched Ribbon

$12.25

Decorative Ribbon Border Punch

$28.00

Big Shot

$159.00

Garden Trellis Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

$13.00

Christmas, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Handmade Cards, Holiday Catalogue, Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials, Thinlits Dies

The Heart of Christmas Inspiration, Week 17: Bridge Fold card with FREE tutorial

20 September, 201719 September, 2017 craftwithkate

Hello Friends,

Welcome to Week 17 of The Heart of Christmas: Handmade Inspiration from the Art with Heart team!

My project today uses the At Home with You stamp set, the coordinating At Home Framelit dies and the Detailed Gate Thinlits die to create this Bridge Fold Christmas card!

Heart of Christmas Inspiration Bridge Fold card with TUTORIAL using Stampin Up At Home with You & Detailed Gate thinlits die by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Australia. #cutitnothoardit #stampinup.JPG

I started by die cutting the gate in the new Champagne Foil sheet and I was surprised how gorgeous it was. Then I had to come up with a card to use it on… and because it is quite wide, I thought it was perfect for using on a bridge fold card, but I had to come up with a solution to make it sturdy and solid, so I added some Window Sheet behind the detailed gate and because it is clear, you don’t see it! Winner!!!

I love the red front door with the Christmas wreath on it, I think it really pops behind the front gate! I’ve really tried to set the theme here with the gorgeous front gate and looking through to the front door of the house!

Click here to access my FREE Bridge Fold Card Tutorial (in Australia measurements).

The full product list is provided at the end of the post!

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At Home With You Photopolymer Bundle

$85.50

Detailed Gate Thinlits Dies

$52.00

Champagne Foil Sheets

$7.00

Tranquil Tide A4 Cardstock

$14.00

Real Red A4 Card Stock

$14.00

Merry Music Specialty Designer Series Paper

$22.75

Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock

$12.25

Clear Block Bundle

$120.50

Stampin’ Trimmer

$50.00

Paper Snips Scissors

$17.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals

$6.00

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals

$6.00

Stampin’ Scrub

$30.00

Stampin’ Mist

$8.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

$7.00

Big Shot

$159.00

Brights Stampin’ Write Markers

$51.00

2016-2018 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers

$26.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$10.00

$8.75

$13.00

$50.00

$38.00

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

Designer Paper isn’t just for cards and scrapbooking!

15 September, 20177 September, 2017 craftwithkate

Hello Friends,

Did you know that Stampin’ Up! is not all about cardmaking and scrapbooking, but we can make many other crafty projects too? Well today’s project features the Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper. #cutitnothoardit

I don’t know about you, but here in Australia it has been very cold and we are welcoming any sort of warmer weather now that it is the beginning of Spring, and what better way to celebrate, than with this stunning Designer Paper.

Costume Jewellery using Stampin Up Delightful Daisy DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Australia DIY #stampinup #cutitnothoardit

How pretty are these?!!!

What a great gift idea these would make for Mother’s Day, Birthday’s or even as a special Thank You or Happy Retirement gift. They are very easy to make if you have the right tools and a little creativity.

Costume Jewellery using Stampin Up Delightful Daisy DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator, Australia #stampinup #cutitnothoardit

How cool is it that you can create a coordinating jewellery set made with your favourite Designer Series Paper to go with that special handmade card!

The jewellery parts were purchased on eBay.

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Birthday, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), feminine, Flowers, Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials

Fancy Fold card with Lots of Labels

3 July, 20172 July, 2017 craftwithkate

Hello Crafters,

Today I am featuring the Lots of Labels framelits to create this Fancy Fold card inspired by Dawn Griffith. I love to try different fancy folds and this one we did in my class on Saturday and the ladies loved it, although at first took fright wondering if it was going to be difficult to create!

Fancy Fold Card using Stampin' Up! Blooms & Wishes stamp set, Birthday Blossoms stamp set & Delightful Daisy DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Australia DIY

I’m also using my favourite Designer Series paper, Delightful Daisy. #cutitnothoardit

Fancy Fold Card using Stampin' Up!s Blooms & Wishes stamp set, Birthday Blossoms stamp set & Delightful Daisy DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Australia

I added a piece of ribbon to the left of the label die, which is an addition to the original creator. I just thought it helped show that is where to pull to open this style of card.

Fancy Fold Card using Stampin' Up!s Blooms & Wishes stamp set, Birthday Blossoms stamp set & Delightful Daisy DSP by Kate Morgan, Independent Demonstrator Australia DIY