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All That You Are CASE the Catalogue Occasions Thank you

Thank You (All That You Are / CASE the Catalogue)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, one of the things I’ve been enjoying lately is CASE-ing (Copy And Share Everything) the designs in the catalogues. It makes me think outside my usual way of creating. It also helps me when my mojo seems to be on vacation.

I’m using the All That You Are stamp set again. Isn’t it a beautiful stamp set!? I loved both of the card examples featured on page 3 of the Occasions catalogue and knew I would be CASE-ing them both in due course. What I liked about the card I am sharing today is that there is no colouring (and you all know how much I enjoy colouring) but the card is full of happy colours.

I started with a sheet of Balmy Blue cardstock and cut, scored and folded it to make my card base. Next up I inked up the large floral image in the All That You Are stamp set with Balmy Blue ink and repeatedly stamped it over the card base. I LOVE how this looks.

I grabbed a couple of different colours of cardstock – Flirty Flamingo, Petal Pink, Daffodil Delight and Granny Apple Green. I stamped out some of the floral images and then used the coordinating dies from the Frosted Bouquet Framelits dies. Yes! This die set does coordinate with the All That You Are stamp set too. How cool is that?! I also die cut some leaves using the Rose Trellis die set. The next step was to stamp the sentiment, cut some vellum and then layer all the bits and pieces together and voila it was finished. My card isn’t exactly the same as the one featured in the catalogue but it does come pretty close.

Here’s the card…

Oh and here’s a little hint too. I usually use the Banner Triple Punch to create my banner but I had put it away and I was too lazy to go and get it. On my craft table, I still had the Tailored Tag Punch so I used this to create the banner look. It was so easy!

I really admire the designers whose cards feature in the different Stampin’ Up! catalogues. They create the most beautiful cards and it is a real delight to recreate their designs or to simply be inspired by their creations. I hope you too are inspired to CASE a card and put your own spin on it.

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

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set comes in different types (such as clear mount and wood mount) or as a bundle, I link to all.

April 11, 2019 0 comment

Big Shot News

Big News (Paper Trimmer / Big Shot / 2017-2019 In Colours)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, I have BIG news to share with you today. You may already have heard the news as it has caused quite the stir. April is traditionally the month where we find out about all things which are retiring. There are the things we know about such as the 2017-2019 In Colours. Then there are the usual stamps and dies which we know will be impacted and we speculate on until we get the Retirement List (coming 15 April). Every now and again there is BIG news and today’s BIG news is that Stampin’ Up! is retiring its Stampin’ Trimmer and the Big Shot! Isn’t that HUGE?! It’s exciting to think about what might be coming in the future but for now, if you need anything from the existing line, you might want to act fast.

I’m going to include information directly from Stampin’ Up! so you are fully aware of these changes and how they might impact you. It’s a big read but I think it is important.

Stampin’ Trimmer

We have decided to retire the Stampin’ Trimmer as of 3 June 2019, including all accessories—replacement cutting blades, scoring blades and cutting mats. We’ve experienced challenges with our supplier and are taking the opportunity to research and explore a replacement option for this product, which will not be the same as the current Stampin’ Trimmer.

There will be a gap in time between when the current Stampin’ Trimmer retires and when a new product becomes available, but we do not currently have an estimated timeframe. Once we feel confident in the new offering, we will communicate more details with you about the new product.

While the replacement cutting blades will also retire with the trimmer and will not be featured in the annual catalogue, we have ordered what would normally be six months of inventory based on recent historical patterns to help demonstrators and customers during this transition away from our current trimmer. But please know that this news could cause faster inventory depletion. When the retiring list goes live on 15 April, the order limit for the blades will be set to six (and the limit will remain at six until they’re no longer available). And from now until September, we will receive intermittent shipments from the supplier. Throughout these months, we anticipate times when the blades will not be orderable (and not offered as a backorder). During those downtimes, you and your customers will have the option to enter an email address to receive notification when the blades are available again.

Big Shot

We are making some big changes to our die-cutting and embossing product line that will give us a better opportunity to support the long-term vision we have for the line. While we’ve worked with our current supplier for many years, we’ve had the opportunity to reassess this relationship. After extensive research, demonstrator feedback, and evaluation we’ve decided to move in a new direction and we’re optimistic about this new course.

Innovation requires risk, and in our pursuit of a better overall die-cutting and embossing product line, we’re experiencing more significant challenges than we originally planned for, including some transition issues like the die inventory problems we experienced beginning in March.

The challenges we are facing moving forward are not insurmountable, but they are taking time to resolve. Because of these setbacks, we will not offer a die-cutting & embossing machine in the 2019–2020 annual catalogue. We know this will create some challenges for you, and for that, we apologise. We want to make sure that what we offer supports demonstrators by being high quality, thoroughly considered and dependable product; we want to take the time to get it right for you and your customers rather than rush something to market. Our product development department is moving with responsible haste to work through this issue, and we will share more information as things are finalised.

However, we will offer new dies and embossing folders in the 2019–2020 annual catalogue. Since we’re using a new supplier, the dies and folders will be manufactured differently; this means the way you use the new style of dies and folders will be a little different than how you used the old style. Both the new-style and old-style dies and embossing folders can work with any die-cutting & embossing machine (in some cases, adaptations like shims may be required because the gap between rollers on machines may vary slightly between manufacturers).

FAQ regarding the changes

2017-2019 In Colours

Sadly, the above colours will be retiring at the end of the 2018-2019 Annual Catalogue period. Bye Bye Lemon Lime Twist, how I will miss you! I recommend stocking up as soon as possible on things such as Reinkers if you think you might like/need them as they usually go pretty fast as soon as the Retiring List is released. You can shop for all the 2017-2019 In Colour products here.

Wow! Big news, right? It’s sad to say goodbye but it is interesting to think about what might be coming to replace them. Exciting times ahead!

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April 10, 2019 0 comment

Easter Fable Friends

Easter Greetings (Fable Friends)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, do you ever have an idea for a card but as soon as you sit down to create you just cannot get what is in your head to reappear on paper? That was me with this card. I knew I wanted to use the cute Fable Friends stamp set. I also knew I wanted to use the Balmy Blue paper from the Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper. I thought the rabbit looked like Peter Rabbit and that was how I wanted to colour him. I also wanted to keep the card relatively simple. It all sounds like it is going to come together quite easily, doesn’t it? Sadly, no. I’m sharing what I ended up with….not because I love it but because I don’t love it. I have always said I wanted this blog to share the good and the not so good. Today’s card is the not so good part.

Here’s the card…

So where did I go wrong with this card? Well, truthfully, in quite a few ways. I think the colour scheme is more fitting for a new baby card and I could have used the sweet “Darling Baby” sentiment. And while I was trying to go for simple I ended up with a very blocky design. I should have broken up the gingham paper a little more perhaps with a solid piece of cardstock or even some ribbon. Still…sometimes things go a little haywire and as long as we learn from it, then that’s the main thing.

Don’t you think the rabbit is SO cute!! I love it! You should see some of the other cute critters in this stamp set!

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set comes in different types (such as clear mount and wood mount) or as a bundle, I link to all.

April 10, 2019 0 comment

Butterfly Gala Technique

A Little Note (Butterfly Gala)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, yesterday I shared a cute card showcasing the Butterfly Gala stamp set and the Floating Die Cut Frames technique. Today I’m sharing what I did with the second panel which was created after running the Rectangle Stitched Framelits through the Big Shot.

After adding Stampin’ Dimensionals to every butterfly on this second panel, I put it aside and made a card base from Thick Whisper White cardstock. Next up I positioned the butterflies where I thought they looked really good. I stuck the butterflies down and removed the Press ‘N Seal. I finished off the card by stamping a sentiment from the Butterfly Gala stamp set.

Here’s the card…

Isn’t this a cool technique? You’ve got to love a technique where you end up with two awesome cards at the end of it….and it looks so effective! Another cool idea might be to emboss a stitched Rectangle die into the card base and before adding the butterflies. It would create a really fun frame. Might have to give that a try!

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set comes in different types (such as clear mount and wood mount) or as a bundle, I link to all.

April 9, 2019 0 comment

Birthdays Butterfly Gala Perennial Birthday Technique

Happy Birthday (Birthday Gala / Perennial Birthday)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, today I’m sharing part one of a technique which seems to have captured the attention of everyone in the stamping industry. It was originally, as far as I can tell, shared by Jennifer McGuire. It was a little fiddly for me but it was well worth the effort. The card I am sharing today was my first attempt at this technique – Floating Die Cut Frames – and I definitely don’t think it will be my last.

Most of the examples of this technique I have seen so far seem to have used floral images but I thought it might be fun to use butterflies. Out came the cute Butterfly Gala stamp set and coordinating craft punch (also available as a bundle). I began by stamping up a lot of the butterfly images in Memento Black Tuxedo ink. Next up I stamped the images using the Rock & Roll Technique. This is where you ink up a solid image in a light colour and then gently rock and roll the inked up stamp in a darker colour. It’s an easy way to add shading. I then punched out all of the butterflies before positioning them onto a piece of cardstock which had been cut to the size of the front of my cardstock base. After I was happy with the spacing, I took a piece of Press ‘N Seal and covered this panel. I used two rectangle dies from the Rectangle Stitched Framelits to create a frame over the panel and ran it through the Big Shot. This created two pieces – a large frame and a rectangle panel (check back tomorrow to see what I do with the rectangle panel).

It was at this point, I separated my butterflies/Press ‘N Seal from the backing cardstock. I used this offcut piece to enable me to position the sentiment from the Perennial Birthday stamp set. I heat embossed this sentiment. The next step was to add Stampin’ Dimensonals to all of the butterflies before turning over the butterflies and adhering them to my card base. I did drop the panel which meant my frame was a little wonky but it isn’t too bad.

My other mistake was that after I had adhered all the butterflies, I decided I needed to add a little something extra to the sentiment. I didn’t quite get my embossing perfectly. Next time, I’ll complete all the heat embossing before sticking down my ‘floating frame’.

Here’s the card…

I have to say, I really like this technique. It was a little fiddly but that could just be because I’m all thumbs. I also really liked the colour of the butterflies against the black. I have only seen examples where a white background has been used. I would also recommend not leaving the Press ‘ N Seal on your paper for any longer than you need to. It might have been the age of my roll (I’ve had it for a few years) but I nearly tore some of my butterflies. Just go slowly when you try and move it so you don’t ruin all your hard work.

So, will you try this technique? If so, please share what you create. I’d love to see your creations.

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set comes in different types (such as clear mount and wood mount) or as a bundle, I link to all.

April 8, 2019 0 comment

All That You Are Occasions Thank you

Thank You (All That You Are)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, it’s been a few days since I’ve shared any of my projects. It’s actually been a few days since I have crafted as my partner was home from work (he’s a FIFO worker). We then spent a long weekend away in Eildon (country Victoria, Australia). I had thought about taking crafting supplies with me but decided not to at the last minute. It was an amazing weekend. Such a picturesque spot.

Here’s a look at Eildon pondage…

Isn’t that gorgeous? It was definitely hard to come home and return to the real world on Monday. On the plus side, my craft supplies were at home waiting for me. I felt a little rusty. When this happens I tend towards things I am comfortable with – so colouring was on the agenda. I also decided to go with an old favourite design but I used a new stamp set – All That You Are. Aside from the obvious beauty of the floral images, the sentiments are also lovely.

To create the card, I stamped the floral image all over a piece of Whisper White cardstock. I then coloured in the panel using Stampin’ Blends and decided to go for a bright colour palette. I added Wink of Stella to the blooms to give it that sparkle. It also lifts the entire project.

The sentiment was stamped on Whisper White cardstock and then punched out using the Pretty Label Punch. I did add a few stamped leaves to make it blend into the overall design.

Here’s the card…

Isn’t it a bright and happy card?! I am going to try it again with a different colour palette too. I also think it would be really pretty if you added some ribbon, or vellum leaves under the sentiment to step up the design a little.

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

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set comes in different types (such as clear mount and wood mount) or as a bundle, I link to all.

April 5, 2019 0 comment

Hostess Storage by Stampin' Up!

Welcome to April! (New Storage by Stampin’ Up! / April Hostess Code)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone! Happy April to you all. April is my favourite month – and not just because it is my birthday month (although that’s pretty cool too). I love it when the weather really starts to cool down especially in the evening. I love being snuggled up inside in my craft space and just crafting the day or night…or both, whenever possible.

Another thing I love is having my supplies as visible as possible as I find it to be really inspiring. Stampin’ Up! has just launched a range of organisational items which look AMAZING! I think you are going to love them too. The range is called Storage by Stampin’ Up! I’ve got all the details to share with you below…plus the new Floral Grid Paper and the Hostess Code for April. Yes, it’s another bumper post!

Storage by Stampin’ Up!

The new storage items in the Storage by Stampin’ Up! range features five modular pieces which can stack and be put together in any combination you’d like. Let’s take a closer look…

Here’s the video…

Here’s a closer look at the individual pieces…

Isn’t that awesome? I love good, practical, not to mention pretty and functional storage items. If you aren’t really sure how many of each item you might need to store all of your Stampin’ Up! products, download this handy Configuration Guide and work your way through it. I think you’ll find it a pretty handy resource.

Also available for a limited time, is the gorgeous Floral Grid Paper. I use the regular Grid Paper every time I craft but I am totally coveting this gorgeous paper – isn’t it pretty?

Floral Grid Paper

Our grid paper is a great disposable placemat that protects your table or desk when stamping and crafting. Bring a little bit of Stampin’ Up!’s 30-year celebration into your crafting space with our special edition Floral Grid Paper. This gorgeous grid paper will add the perfect touch to your stamping set up. Order yours today, while supplies last.

* 11″ x 17″ (28 x 43 cm)
* 50 sheets
* One sided

Hostess Code – April

The new Hostess Code for April is live. When ordering please use the code ND7KPDS3 if your order is less than $250 to receive a little thank you gift from me. If your order is over $250, please do not use this code as you will be entitled to your own Hostess Benefits (plus you’ll still receive a little thank you gift from me).

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April 1, 2019 0 comment

Join My Team Sale-A-Bration

Sale-A-Bration ends today

written by Kylie

Hi Stampers! All good things must come to an end and sadly, Sale-A-Bration ends today. It’s been a GREAT three months and there were some AMAZING goodies and offers. I hope you’ve all managed to pick up all the free Sale-A-Bration goodies you wanted. If you haven’t, there is still time!

Sale-A-Bration – Earn Free Items

During Sale-A-Bration, for every $90 you spend you can select a FREE Level 1 item from the Sale-A-Bration catalogue. You can see all of the Level 1 items here.

If you spend $180 you can select either TWO free items from Level 1 or ONE free item from Level 2. You can see all of the Level 2 items here.

You cannot purchase these items, they can only be earned during the Sale-A-Bration period.

Sale-A-Bration – Joining Benefits

If you have items on your wish list totalling more than $169, I encourage you to consider joining. Why? There are two fabulous joining options on offer!

Option 1:

For only $169 you get to choose your choice of Stampin’ Up! products to the value of $315! AMAZING!

Option 2:

For only $210 you get to choose your choice of Stampin’ Up! products to the value of $315 plus you will also get the exclusive Craft & Carry Tote (which is so fantastic!)!

If you are thinking this means you are locked into having to hold classes, workshops or run a business, don’t worry! We have many people who join for the discount and the fantastic joining bonuses. If that is you, WELCOME! We would love to have you as part of the team. Of course, if you want to make this your business, that is fantastic as well! Stampin’ Up! is a wonderful company to work with.

If you have any questions about joining, please email me or read my FAQ page. If you would like to join, YAY! I am so pleased to have you join my team. You can do so here.

Sale-A-Bration is pretty awesome, as you can see. It will be sad to see it conclude today.

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March 31, 2019 0 comment

CASE the Catalogue Lasting Lily Sale-A-Bration

CASE the Catalogue: Wishing You Well (Lasting Lily)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, are you ready for another CASE the Catalogue card? If you have never heard of this term it means, Copy And Share Everything. It’s a fantastic way to inspire or challenge yourself to try something a little different. All you need to remember to do is give credit to the original artist. Today’s card is a fairly faithful recreation of a card featured in the Sale-A-Bration catalogue. A few things inspired me – the colour palette (I never use yellows as the main feature of my cards), the use of the gingham paper, and the way lilies pop out of the centre circle.

The stamps used to create this card are from the Lasting Lily stamp set. This is a beautiful set which is perfect for those harder times in life as there are many Sympathy type sentiments.

Here’s the card…

Truthfully, if I was to make this card again there are a number of things I would do differently. I’d like to pop up the entire gingham panel and maybe even pop up all three lilies (for this card, I popped up the biggest lily). I’d move the sentiment strip lower down so it wasn’t so centred in the middle of the card. And this, right here, is another benefit of CASE-ing – you learn things you like and want to try again with new projects.

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

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set comes in different types (such as clear mount and wood mount) or as a bundle, I link to all.

March 30, 2019 0 comment

Incredible Like You Kits

Incredible Like You Project Kit (Video)

written by Kylie

Hi, I love card and project kits! I’ve recently completed the Incredible Like You Project Kit and it was such fun to put it together. It is a little different from a card kit in that it doesn’t come with stamps. You will need to order the stamp set Incredible Like You separately.

Kits like these are a fun way to kickstart your creativity as all the work is done. You just need to stamp and assemble. I also think they could be fun to work on with friends and family as you can make 16 cards from this one kit.

Stampin’ Up! has prepared a video which takes a closer look at the Incredible Like You Project Kit and I think you’ll enjoy seeing this close up look. Let’s take a look…

Here’s the video…

Incredible Like You Project Kit

Delicate laser-cut overlays let the colour peek through on these all-occasion cards. Store or gift your cards in the reusable storage envelope.
Makes 16 cards, 4 each of 4 designs. Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm).

Kit includes:
* 16 printed card bases
* Laser-cut card front overlays
* 16 printed envelopes
* Glimmer, printed, and silver foil die-cut accents
* Grapefruit Grove Baker’s Twine
* Stampin’ Dimensionals
* Adhesive dots
* Adhesive-backed rhinestones
* 6-5/16″ x 5″ x 2-5/16″ (16 x 12.7 x 5.9 cm) printed polypropylene storage envelope

Coordinating colours: Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Grapefruit Grove, Lovely Lipstick, silver, white

Here are the finished cards…

Aren’t they gorgeous cards?! Below is the stamp set which coordinates perfectly with the Incredible Like You Project Kit.

Incredible Like You Photopolymer Stamp Set

Create beautiful flowers and let your friends know how much they mean to you. This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set. Combine individual stamps to create the final image you want in the colours you want.

Photopolymer stamps
* Are totally transparent for perfect image placement.
* Have just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time.
* Cling like crazy to our clear blocks so you don’t have to worry about slipping.
* Save space—you need only one set of blocks for all your photopolymer stamps (blocks sold separately).
* Come packaged in cases with images on the spine for easy storage and quick reference.

Quantity: 15 photopolymer stamps
Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, c, h

I’m a big fan of this kit and with Easter coming up, it could be the perfect way to while away a few hours.

Edited to add: Oh no, the kit is currently on backorder but you can still order it and Stampin’ Up! will ship it out when it is back in stock.

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

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set comes in different types (such as clear mount and wood mount) or as a bundle, I link to all.

March 29, 2019 2 comments

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