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Merry and Bright Christmas (Peace and Joy) – CASE the Catalogue

by Kylie November 30, 2020

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, wow! I can’t believe we are almost in December! For such a crazy year, those days still keep ticking away. I’m also counting the day down as tomorrow my 14 day isolation period ends! WOOHOO! I cannot wait! To get us into the Christmas spirit, I thought I would share a card I CASEd (Copy And Share Everything) from the August to December 2020 Mini Catalogue. It’s such a cool design!

The card features the Peace and Joy Bundle. The dies are the coolest! I love how they layer. The best tip I have for using these dies – in particular, the top word die, is to add adhesive, in the form of Adhesive Sheets, to the cardstock before you die cut them. It’s then really easy to make sure every part of the die cut adheres well to your card.

Here’s the card…

This is such a fun card! You could also change it up with a different combination of colours. I think the card has such a great visual impact!

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set, die set, etc, also comes a part of a bundle or suite, I link to all so that you have choices. I also link refills and basic supplies like adhesives which correspond with items used to make my projects. These links take you to my online store.

November 30, 2020 0 comment

Strong & Beautiful

To the Woman Who Does it All (Strong & Beautiful)

by Kylie November 28, 2020

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, even though we are racing headlong into the Christmas season, we do still find ourselves needing cards for other occasions. I thought it would be fun to share a card which actually features some of the Magic In The Night Designer Series Paper. This is actually a Halloween themed paper however some of the B-side designs can be used for any occasion. The flip side of this paper features bats everywhere! Yet you wouldn’t know it as I have created a really lovely card with no reference to Halloween at all!

I’ve teamed the beautiful floral paper with a lovely sentiment from the Strong & Beautiful stamp set. Have you seen this set? It’s only sentiments but it is perfect for making cards for Mothers’ Day, or just encouraging your nearest and dearest female family and friends.

Here’s the card…

I really loved the combination of the Blushing Bride cardstock with the Basic Black Cardstock and the Magic in the Night Designer Series Paper. Funnily enough, I don’t think I have ever used this colour combination before. Have you? Do you like the pale pink with the black?

So just remember that while some products are marketed as say, Halloween, or Christmas, they can. in many instances, be used for many other types of cards and themes.

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November 28, 2020 0 comment

OnStage Swaps

OnStage@Home Swap Cards

by Kylie November 26, 2020

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, whenever you attend an OnStage event you have the opportunity to participate in swaps with fellow Demonstrators. Basically, you create as many full cards or 3-D projects as you like, include a ‘recipe’ card and then swap with someone else. You can make as many or as few cards as you like. It’s a totally optionally activity but it is one which I really enjoy. This year, due to the online nature of OnStage, my upline decided to see if members of the Stampers Anonymous team (of which we are both part) might like to participate in a swap. There were ten of us in total. All of the cards were so beautiful and I thought you’d love to see the projects I received. Click on the photographs to see the cards in more detail, as well as the name of the designer.

Here are the cards…

They are all so gorgeous and all so different! I love being part of the Stampers Anonymous team!

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November 26, 2020 0 comment

Online Extravaganza Promotions Sale

Merry & Bright Online Extravaganza – EXTENDED

by Kylie November 25, 2020

written by Kylie

Hi Everyone, as some of you might be aware, Stampin’ Up! had some technical difficulties yesterday during the Merry & Bright Online Extravaganza! I do apologise for any frustrations you might have felt as you tried to place your order. There is some good news, however, as Stampin’ Up! has extended the sale until 11.50 pm AET / 8.50pm AWST tonight! If you missed out yesterday, you do still have time today to get those items you want at 10% off! YAY! (Gotta a love a silver lining!)

Just a reminder, the following items have been excluded from the sale:

Item Number Description
155247 2020–2021 ANNUAL CATALOGUE AU/NZ (SINGLE)
155239 AU/NZ ANNUAL 2020-21 (8PK)
153158 2019-2020 EXPERIENCE CREATIVITY (8 PACK)
154711 SPECIALTY PLATE
154137 PLAYING WITH PATTERNS SUITE COLLECTION (ENGLISH)
153497 TOUCHED MY HEART HOST CLING STAMP SET
153125 2020–2022 IN COLOR STAMPIN’ WRITE MARKERS
153069 MINI PAPER PUMPKIN B0X
152883 LOVELY LABELS PICK A PUNCH
152820 SADDLE BROWN STAZON INK REFILL
152814 STAMPIN’ SEAL REFILL
152813 STAMPIN’ SEAL
152812 STAMPIN’ SEAL+ REFILL
152711 FANCY TAG TOPPER PUNCH
152677 SUMMER DAYS HOST CLING STAMP SET
152477 ARTISTRY BLOOMS ADHESIVE-BACKED SEQUINS
151508 SADDLE BROWN STAZON INK PAD
150667 TRIO OF TAGS DIES
150581 HARVEST HELLOS CLING STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
150457 HOLIDAY RHINESTONE BASIC JEWELS
150079 2019–2021 IN COLOR STAMPIN’ WRITE MARKERS
149699 STAMPIN’ SEAL+
149695 CRAFT & CARRY STAMPARATUS BAG
149656 MAGNETIC CUTTING PLATE
149653 STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE
149518 DELIGHTFUL TAG TOPPER PUNCH
149171 OPEN STORAGE
149170 TOPPER STORAGE
149169 STAMPIN’ BLENDS STORAGE
149168 INK PAD & MARKER STORAGE
149167 TOPPER LID
148213 STAMPARATUS MAGNETS
147277 UNINKED STAMPIN’ PAD & WHISPER WHITE REFILL
147158 NEUTRALS STAMPIN’ WRITE MARKERS
147157 BRIGHTS STAMPIN’ WRITE MARKERS
147156 SUBTLES STAMPIN’ WRITE MARKERS
147155 REGALS STAMPIN’ WRITE MARKERS
147154 MANY MARVELOUS MARKERS
147086 PUMPKIN PIE CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
145829 WHISPER WHITE 3″ X 3″ (7.6 X 7.6 CM) ENVELOPES
144239 VERY VANILLA 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) CARDSTOCK
144236 VERY VANILLA NOTE CARDS & ENVELOPES
141822 UNINKED STAMPIN’ SPOTS
140490 WHISPER WHITE A4 THICK CARDSTOCK
138309 FINE-TIP GLUE PEN
138292 TRIPLE BANNER PUNCH
133773 SPONGE DAUBERS
133456 TUXEDO BLACK MEMENTO INK REFILL
133324 SCALLOPED TAG TOPPER PUNCH
132708 TUXEDO BLACK MEMENTO INK PAD
131527 WHISPER WHITE NOTE CARDS & ENVELOPES
130148 GRID PAPER
127551 FULL WOOD-MOUNT STAMP CASES
124302 WHISPER WHITE 12″ X 12″ (30,5 X 30,5 CM) CARDSTOCK
120279 CLEAR BLOCK CADDY
110755 MULTIPURPOSE LIQUID GLUE
109196 STAZON CLEANER
106589 VERY VANILLA C6 ENVELOPES
106588 WHISPER WHITE C6 ENVELOPES
106550 VERY VANILLA A4 CARDSTOCK
106549 WHISPER WHITE A4 CARDSTOCK
105229 PUMPKIN PIE CLASSIC STAMPIN’ INK REFILL
103683 GLUE DOTS
102845 BLENDER PENS
102566 JET BLACK STAZON INK REFILL
102283 VERSAMARK PAD
101780 WHISPER WHITE CRAFT STAMPIN’ INK REFILL
101406 JET BLACK STAZON PAD

Happy shopping during the Online Extravaganza! Remember, this sale ends tonight at 11.50 pm AET / 8.50 pm AWST on 25 November 2020! Shop online here.

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November 25, 2020 0 comment

Birthdays Itty Bitty Greetings Pattern Play So Much Love

Happy Birthday (So Much Love / Itty Bitty Greetings / Pattern Play)

by Kylie November 24, 2020

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, usually when I think of flowers, I predominately think of the colours pink, white, yellow, orange, and red. For some reason, I randomly coloured the larger floral image from the So Much Love stamp set in shades of Smoky Slate. I was tempted to discard the image but decided to see if I could make it into a card I was happy with. This is the end result.

After colouring the flower, I fussy cut it with my Paper Snips and set it aside. I was trying to find a colour scheme which might make the image pop and decided to use a Coastal Cabana card base. I used the same stamp to create a pattern on this cardstock base. Depending on your preference, you could create a soft background by using Versamark or a stronger background by using Coastal Cabana ink.

The panel in the middle was created by using the ‘lines’ stamp from Pattern Play. I attached it to my Stamparatus and then stamped the image repeatedly to cover the entire panel.

Here’s the card…

I know the colour of the flower makes this card a little unusual but it does really appeal to me and I never thought I would say that. I really hope this card really encourages you to look at your colours and maybe change them up a little. Don’t worry if it looks weird at the start, it might end up looking really lovely! Good luck!

And don’t forget the Online Extravaganza is still underway! Selected items from the Annual Catalogue are 10% off until 11.50 pm (AET) / 8.50 pm (WA time).

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November 24, 2020 0 comment

Online Extravaganza Sale

Merry & Bright Online Extravaganza – 24-Hour Sale!

by Kylie November 23, 2020

written by Kylie

Hi Everyone, the Merry & Bright Online Extravaganza has begun! For 24-Hours only, you can get selected items from the Annual Catalogue at 10% off!

As so many items are on sale, it is easier to show the items which are excluded from the sale:

Now is most definitely the time to get a few things for Christmas for your loved ones, or to cross a few items off your own wish list! Have fun shopping during the Online Extravaganza! Remember, this sale ends at 11.50 pm AET (which is 8.50pm Perth time) on 24 November 2020! Shop online here.

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November 23, 2020 0 comment

Birthdays Timeless Tropical

May Your Birthday Be Memorable (Timeless Tropical)

by Kylie November 22, 2020

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, today I’m sharing another card featuring the beautiful Timeless Tropical stamp set and the coordinating In the Tropics dies. Since I’ve been stamping the images with the Early Espresso ink, I’ve found that I have been using the stamp set more often. If you find that you are not using one of your stamp sets because you cannot get it to look like you think it should play around with the ink colour you stamp it with. I tend to use the Tuxedo Black Memento Ink for most line art stamps (as distinct from the solid images). I couldn’t achieve a look I was happy with when stamping the images from Timeless Tropical with black ink and as soon as I swapped colours things just worked!

The stamped images were coloured with Stampin’ Blends (aside from the Plumeria which I coloured with the Bumblebee Stamp ‘n Write Marker) and this time I went for a softer look. It’s so pretty! The paper from the In Good Taste added just a little extra bit of interest to the card design, as did a sprinkling of Rhinestones.

Here’s the card…

It’s such a great stamp set to colour. The coordinating die set offers opportunities to create with die cuts on their own too. So fun! So versatile!

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November 22, 2020 0 comment

OnStage

All the news from OnStage@Home November 2020

by Kylie November 22, 2020

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, on November 5 -9, I took part in the Stampin’ Up! OnStage@Home event. It’s always a fun experience and this year, despite the limitations imposed by the pandemic, was no exception.

What is OnStage@Home?

OnStage happens twice a year in April and November and it coincides with the release of the Annual Catalogue (April OnStage) and the January to June Mini Catalogue and Sale-A-Bration Catalogue (November OnStage). They occur in different locations across the globe and are fabulous! At these events, demonstrators come together to meet, share ideas, cards, business hints and tips (for those business minded) and we also receive the upcoming catalogue before everyone else. We are also spoilt with gifts. Unfortunately, due to Covid, OnStage had to look at little different this year and OnStage@Home was born. Whilst it was disappointing to miss gathering in person, Stampin’ Up! did their best to ensure an amazing event was held!

The Swag Box…

Attendee’s had the opportunity to purchase a Swag Box when we registered for OnStage@Home. Given the Swag is usually pretty fun, I didn’t hesitate to add it to my registration. When the box arrived in the mail, it felt like Christmas. It contained lots of great goodies. We received a fantastic bag, some trading pens, notebooks, a pen, stickers and even a new stamp set called Enjoy the Moment. If you would like a closer look at the goodies, I did a Facebook Live unboxing which you can see here.

The Kick Off…

The first night (Thursday night) of OnStage@Home was kicked off by none other than PAT BENATAR!! WOOOHOOO! Pat and her husband Neil Giraldo performed a number of Pat’s hits from days gone by and it was sensational! I confess I turned up the volume and sang along loudly (and badly). After this amazing experience, we moved on to the Recognition part of the event where Demonstrators around the world were recognised for their achievements over the past 12 months. It was exciting to see how far some had come and to see the names of people I knew.

Friday…

We had a full agenda on Friday, starting at 9am and finishing at 4pm. The day consisted of completing stamping projects with a new suite called Dandy Garden. I’ll be sharing the cards we made soon. We also had presentations by different Stampin’ Up! staff and ended the day with a business presentation by Brenda Ster. It was a fabulous and informative day!

Saturday…

Saturday was also packed full of interesting and inspiring sessions. We saw wonderful stamping sessions showcasing new products (and oh wow, there are some amazing products coming soon) interspersed with informative breakout sessions focussing on business building.

All too soon OnStage@Home was over. Even though we weren’t able to get together in person, I can honestly say it was still an amazing experience!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you have a great day!

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November 22, 2020 0 comment

Whale Done

You’re Kind of a BIG DEAL (Whale Done)

by Kylie November 20, 2020

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, today I am sharing a super quick and easy card using the Whale of a Time suite. If you haven’t seen this suite yet, I encourage you to check it out. One of my favourite parts of this suite is the absolutely gorgeous Whale of a Time Designer Series Paper. I never really use a lot of patterned paper but with this suite, I cannot seem to stop using it. It’s beautiful! One sheet of paper enables you to make the most fabulous quick and easy cards but of course, you can always step it up if you decide to do so.

For this card, I actually had an offcut of a piece of paper on my desk from an earlier project (which is why this card isn’t a standard size). I created a card base from a sheet of Pretty Peacock cardstock and then adhered the Whale of a Time patterned paper to the top.

To create the multicoloured greeting, I inked up the stamp with Granny Apple Green ink and then used a Sponge Dauber to add some of the Pretty Peacock ink to the top. I used this same technique, and colour palette when inking up the whale. I used the coordinating punch to cut out the whale and the Layering Circle Dies to cut out the sentiment and mat.

The final touch for the card was to add some sequins. I could have used the Whale of a Time Sequins but I already had out the Artistry Blooms Adhesive Backed Sequins so I used them to finish off the card.

Here’s the card…

This is a really simple card, but I love it. You could easily step it up a little by adding additional stamped images, or a creative fold but if you are in a hurry, I think this card has a really great look about it!

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November 20, 2020 0 comment

CASE the Catalogue Christmas Peace & Joy

Peace and Joy (Peace and Joy)

by Kylie November 18, 2020

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, one of my favourite cards in the August to December 2020 Mini Catalogue was a Christmas card featuring the Peace & Joy Bundle. It was relatively simple but had a great impact. You can see it on page 18. One of the first things I did when I bought the Peace & Joy Bundle was to recreate this card.

The most challenging part of this card, aside from the fussy cutting (I know some of you are not a fan of fussy cutting), was lining up the stamped image with the die-cut card base. There are a few ways you can do this part. I think I made it harder than it needed to be but I’ll share my process. I cut a panel of Whisper White Cardstock which was smaller than the card base. I positioned the Peace and Joy stamps where I thought I would be happy with them. I then picked up both stamps on the one block. You could also use your Stamparatus for this process. I stamped the words in Misty Moonlight on the Whisper White panel. After cleaning the stamps, I actually positioned the Joy dies over the stamps and tried to make then as perfectly spaced as I could. I used removable tape to tape the dies together. Next up, I put them onto my card base and ran them through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine. Once that was done all I had to do was tape the stamped panel to the card base, and then finish off the card.

Here’s the card…

I love this card so much. The card sample in the catalogue used the smaller die so that less white space was showing. I decided I really loved the look of more white space. As you play around with card designs, especially if you are CASEing (Copy And Share Everything) a card, try and do what feels right for you.

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November 18, 2020 2 comments

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