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Farewell, feminine, Flowers, Stampin' Up!

Botanical Blooms

19 February, 201618 February, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Check out today’s multi-layered card. I don’t usually add so many layers, but I was very happy with how this one turned out!

I was asked to make a few Farewell cards for my workplace, and this was one of them.

Botanical Builder Framelits, Love Blossoms DSP, Farewell Handmade Card, DIY, #stampinup

The card base is Blushing Bride with a layer of the Love Blossom Designer Series Paper.

I embossed the Sahara Sand Banner with the Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and layered it on a piece of Rose Red card stock which I scored a 1/4″ border around the edge.

I used the Botanical Blooms Framelits Dies for all the blooms and foliage (Blushing Bride, Rose Red, So Saffron, Mossy Meadow, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White & Love Blossoms DSP).

Botanical Builder Framelits, Love Blossoms DSP, Farewell Handmade Card, DIY, #stampinupaustralia

The Blushing Bride Satin ribbon was tied in a bow and finishes off this stunning card (if I do say so myself lol).

What do you think?

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Birthday, Kids Cards, Masculine, Stampin' Up!

Make a wish

10 February, 20164 February, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a very quick and easy card to create, using some DSP, banners, sentiment, punch and twine!

I love this dandelion designer paper which you can earn for FREE with any $90 order. It is the Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper available during Saleabration 2016. 12 sheets of 12×12 double sided designs.

The sentiment is from the Perfect Pennants stamp set and is perfect with this paper. As kids we always grabbed those dandelions and blew them to make a wish, didn’t you?! Maybe you still do!!!!

Anyway, the sentiment was stamped and cut out using the Note Tag Punch. The banners were made using the Banner Triple Punch and layered behind the tag. Some gorgeous two-tone baker’s twine was added.

I love the simplicity of this style of card. What do you think?

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Flowers, Stampin' Up!, Sympathy, Thinlits Dies

You’re in my thoughts

8 February, 20164 February, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

It is always tough to come up with a card design for someone who may have lost a loved one, so I always like to have some on hand to be able to grab when required.

Today, I share a card using the Bloomin’ Heart Thinlits die.

Bloomin Heart #stampinup Occasions 2016 Saleabration

I have used Wisteria Wonder and Whisper White, purple being the colour of love and I think it is lovely in this sympathy card.

Bloomin Heart #stampinup Occasions 2016 Saleabration

Notice I have glued the heart die cut behind the top layer, framing part of the heart but also so it gives that gorgeous shadow behind once the layer is adhered with dimensionals.

Bloomin Heart #stampinup Occasions 2016 Saleabration

Always remember to stamp the envelope and the inside of your cards!

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Birthday, feminine, Flowers

Who’s turning 10?

5 February, 20164 February, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Here I am on the Number of Years bandwagon again!

Yes, I am loving this awesome bundle of stamps and coordinating framelits. They are just so versatile and easy to use. Make sure you add them to your list and purchase as a bundle to save 15%

Large Numbers Framelits Number of Years Birthday Bouquet #stampinup

I am adoring Blushing Bride at the moment (can you tell?!!) and once again I have made a 10th birthday card. I sure will have enough for the kids this year, without having the whip one up at the last minute. I will look so super organised!!!

Large Numbers Framelits Number of Years Birthday Bouquet #stampinup

Don’t you just love this designer series paper, Love Blossoms? And it’s only $14 for a pack!

Love Blossoms DSP Stack

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feminine, Flowers, Gift Ideas, Techniques & Tutorials

Card Box using Diagonal Plate

29 January, 201623 January, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Back on the 18th January, I shared a card box/envelope and today I share another one that is slightly bigger but uses a full 12″ x 12″ sheet of card stock.

This envelope holds at least 6 A5 cards and 6 C6 envelopes. It is really just a thicker envelope that I made using the diagonal plate with the Simply Scored.

Card Box Wildflower Fields DSP #stampinup

I started with an 12″ x 12″piece of card stock and scored on the diagonal plate at 4″ and 6″. Tip: Score from the ruler along the top and the sides so you don’t have to turn your card stock.

Turn the card stock 90 degrees and score both sides diagonally at 5″ and 7″.

Cut out the small triangles as shown below

Card Box Wildflower Fields DSP #stampinup

Cut up the scorelines as shown below

Card Box Wildflower Fields DSP #stampinup

Now add your Designer Series Paper (Wildflower Fields DSP) and your Tear and Tape adhesive as shown

Card Box Wildflower Fields DSP #stampinup

Also add another piece of DSP to the back of the box

Card Box Wildflower Fields DSP #stampinup

I have decorated the front using a flower I made with the Bow Builder Punch

Card Box Wildflower Fields DSP #stampinup

I adhered the flower to the top flap of the envelope/box as the weight will hold it closed.

Card Box Wildflower Fields DSP #stampinup

What do you think of my gift idea?

It is such a beautiful way to package up your handmade cards as a gift for your loved ones.

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Birthday, Handmade Cards, Kids Cards, Punch Art

Balloon Bouquet

27 January, 201623 January, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

What is a birthday without balloons, right?

Well, today I share a card using another awesome bundle from the Occasions catalogue, the Balloon Celebration stamp set and Balloon Bouquet punch (Bundle together to save 15% = $64.50).

Birthday Celebration Balloon Bouquet #stampinup

I stamped the balloons in various colours (Calypso Coral, Pool Party, So Saffron, Mint Macaron, Bermuda Bay). Punch out the balloons and randomly place in a bunch, with some on dimensionals. Then add the Wink of Stella Glitter Pen!

Birthday Celebration Balloon Bouquet #stampinup

If you didn’t catch my post with handy tips on using this bundle on the 4th January, you must check it out click here. It will make your life so much easier and stop the wastage of paper! And who doesn’t love a super tip?!!!

Birthday Celebration Balloon Bouquet #stampinup

This card can be used for any age, male or female and in any colour. It is a must have product bundle!

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Birthday, Kids Cards

Bailey’s turning 7!

25 January, 201623 January, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

On Saturday it was my nephews birthday and he turned 7!

Here is the cheeky monkey card I made for him using the Number of Years stamp set and the Large Numbers framelits dies. The monkey image is from the Zoo Babies stamp set.

Large Numbers Framelits Number of Years Birthday #stampinup

Don’t you love how fun these 7 monkeys look, hanging off the number 7?!!!!

Large Numbers Framelits Number of Years Birthday #stampinup

Kids cards are so much fun to make especially when stamping the number of animals for the child’s age!

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

Birthday Numbers

22 January, 201612 January, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I have a couple of samples using the Number of Years stamp set and coordinating Large Numbers framelits dies which are must have items from the Occasions catalogue.

If you read my blog, you will have noticed that my eldest daughter is turning 10 this year (omg) and so I have started creating many cards using these products with the number 10 on them for her friends!

Large Numbers Framelits Number of Years Birthday #stampinup

This first card is very simple but effective using Rose Red as the base and Blushing Bride for most of the stamping.

Large Numbers Framelits Number of Years Birthday #stampinup

This next card is also very quick and easy, and uses the brand new Confetti Embossing Folder. How cute is that?

Large Numbers Framelits Number of Years Birthday #stampinup

I love how a little embossing can completely change the look of a card and it is so easy to just run it through a Big Shot machine!

The Number of Years stamp set and the Large numbers Framelits dies can be purchased as a bundle for only $85.75 (#140811) saving you 15%. And if you add the embossing folder to your order, you can select 1 FREE product of any choice from the Saleabration brochure. How cool is that?!!!!

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Gift Ideas, Handmade Cards, Techniques & Tutorials

Wildflower Fields Card Box

18 January, 201613 January, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I share a gift idea in the way of a large envelope/card box to place some cards and envelopes in to give as a lovely gift to someone.

I have used Blackberry Bliss, this stunning rich colour coordinates with the Wildflower Fields Designer Series Paper that you can choose for free with any $90 order during Saleabration.

Card Envelope Project Wildflower Fields DSP #stampinup

This envelope can hold 6 A5 cards and C6 envelopes. It is really just a thicker envelope that I made using the diagonal plate with the Simply Scored.

I started with an 11″ x 11″piece of cardstock and scored on the diagonal plate at 3-1/2″ and 5-1/2″. Tip: Score from the ruler along the top and the sides so you don’t have to turn your card stock.

Turn the card stock 90 degrees and score both sides diagonally at 4-1/2″ an 6-1/2″.

Card Envelope Project Wildflower Fields DSP #stampinup

I have used a retired brad as the closer on this one, the flap folds down and underneath it to hold it closed.

I have even put a piece of DSP on the back to dress it up and show off this gorgeous DSP!

Card Envelope Project Wildflower Fields DSP #stampinup

Isn’t it a lovely way to give some cards to someone as a gift?!!!

And here are the matching cards I made to go inside with the Flowering Fields stamp set

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Birthday, Celebrate, Challenges, feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, JAI, Mother's Day, Stampin' Up!

Bloomin’ Heart at JAI

17 January, 201616 January, 2016 craftwithkate

Dear Crafters,

Today I enter a challenge at Just Add Ink. The challenge this week is from Rochelle who has suggested we all “Just Add Something New”.

With the new Occasions catalogue going live on 5th January, we have plenty of new yummy products to choose from.

Anyway, lets get rolling!

#bloominheartthinlitsdie #loveblossoms #birthdaybouquetdsp #occasions2016 #stampinup #flowers #bowpaperclipsembellishments

I started with a Mint Macaron card base and added a piece of the new Birthday Bouquet DSP. A piece of dotted lace trim in Mint Macaron was added across the centre.

Next I die cut the Bloom’ Heart Framelit from Blushing Bride card stock and glued it to some vellum and then cut around the edges with paper snips. This just gave it a more subtle and frosted background.

#bloominheartthinlitsdie #loveblossoms #birthdaybouquetdsp #occasions2016 #stampinup #flowers #bowpaperclipsembellishments #stampinupaustralia

I stamped the flower images (Bloomin’ Love stamp set) with Blushing Bride ink onto coordinating card stock and die cut them out, before adding with a glue dot and then a pearl into the centre of each one!

The Bow Paper Clip Embellishment was added (how cute are they?!!!)

On the back of the vellum, a dimensional was placed under each of the 5 flowers and added to the card.

#bloominheartthinlitsdie #loveblossoms #birthdaybouquetdsp #occasions2016 #stampinup #flowers #bowpaperclipsembellishments

I stamped the “celebrate” sentiment (from Beautiful Ride stamp set) in Mint Macaron onto Whisper White card stock and used the banner punch at one end.

Don’t forget to decorate the inside panel along with a coordinating envelope!

#bloominheartthinlitsdie #loveblossoms #birthdaybouquetdsp #occasions2016 #stampinup #flowers #bowpaperclipsembellishments

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.

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