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Thank You (Accented Blooms)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, today I’ve challenged myself to use a different colour palette when colouring flowers as I have been favouring the same palette for a while now. It isn’t always easy to step out of your comfort zone but it can prove worthwhile. I’ve gone for an orangey brown colour palette with my use of Calypso Coral, Pumpkin Pie for the flowers and Old Olive for the leaves. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I like this combination.

To create the card, all you need to do is stamp the main image from the Accented Blooms stamp set and colour in with your preferred colouring method. In this case, I chose Stampin’ Blends! I then stamped the sentiment in Calypso Coral before punching it out with the Tailored Tag punch (isn’t this a great punch?). I decided to step away from my usual centred panel and put the main panel on the right-hand side of the card base.

I used the cute Share What You Love Artisan Pearls to finish off the card. They are so cute, have you seen them?

Here’s the Card…

I hope you will think about challenging yourself to try a different colour palette the next time you stop to craft!

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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 25, 2019 0 comment

Amazing Life Botanical Butterfly DSP Butterfly Gala CASE the Catalogue Sale-A-Bration

I believe in you (Botanical Butterflies DSP / Amazing Life)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, you’ve often heard me talk about how fantastic the catalogue is for providing inspiration. I think the samples are AMAZING! Sometimes the sample I love is a 3D project and I rarely do them. So instead of thinking I can’t (or won’t) make that project, I think about how I might be able to convert it to a card. Sometimes that is a very easy process – like today’s cards. Other times, it is a little more complicated.

I was inspired by a project on page 9 of the first Sale-A-Bration catalogue. It features a clear acetate box filled with Coastal Cabana cards and secured by a belly band of the super cute butterflies which had been cut out from the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper. It looks good.

Here’s the Inspiration Piece…

I had to give it a try. The fiddliest part is cutting out the butterflies but even that doesn’t take too long. I didn’t worry about saving the antenna either. I stamped them on later using the Butterfly Gala stamp set. You could also draw them on with a black marker if you wanted. I used Wink of Stella to add a bit more sparkle to the butterflies. It really gave them a lift!

Here’s the Card…

After making the above card, I had to make another one but this time chose Pool Party as my base. So pretty.

Here’s the Card…

Seriously, isn’t this the cutest! I think you could pick out any of the colours in the patterned paper and use that as your base. Pick up a spool of the Whisper White 1/8″ Sheer Ribbon and you can colour it to match any of the backgrounds you like. So effective!

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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 24, 2019 0 comment

Birthday Blooms Happy Birthday Happy Birthday Gorgeous

Happy Birthday to you (Happy Birthday Gorgeous/Happy Birthday Thinlits)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, I was having a great conversation with a crafty friend and we were discussing patterned paper. Stampin’ Up! has some amazing designs in its range. I know a lot of people are paper hoarders and I’ve certainly been guilty of this in the past too. Our conversation inspired me to create a card where the patterned paper was prominent. The card design is based on a card I made previously and which I LOVED so much I’ve been wanting to try again for a long time. (This card remains one of my all time favourites).

The paper I’ve chosen is from the Happiness Blooms Designer Series Paper pack. I love the bright and happy colours but sometimes I find they are a bit overwhelming especially when compared with my usual colour palette. In instances such as these, vellum is your best friend! I die cut a rectangle of vellum with the Big Shot and it immediately softened the look of the paper. I’m a big fan of this technique!

To create the sentiment, I first added Multipurpose Adhesive sheets to Whisper White and Night of Navy Cardstock before die cutting the Happy Birthday. I always try to remember to add this adhesive to my paper before die-cutting as it makes it SO much easier to adhere the more fiddly parts of the die cut. I actually left the die cut in the paper while I sponged on the ink. It was easier to hold the die cut piece.

I used the fine-tip glue to adhere the vellum panel to the patterned paper. If you use a light hand you won’t have any squeeze out from behind the die cut and it will look seamless. Unfortunately, I didn’t realise there was a bit of a blob of adhesive so you can see a bit of a mark above the ‘pp’ of happy. Still, it’s not so bad. I also used the Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots to add a bit of interest to my card as it was pretty plain. An added advantage of this embellishment is that I could use one of the dots to secure the vellum at the bottom of my card.

Here’s the Card…

It really is a quick and easy card to make so you could have a few in your stash for any last minute requirements. I hope you’ll give it 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.

March 23, 2019 0 comment

Accented Blooms Thank you

Thank You (Accented Blooms)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, today I am sharing a card which features the Accented Blooms stamp set. One of the reasons I purchased this stamp set was because I LOVE the solid sentiment stamps. They look so lovely. The other little benefit is that they also coordinate with the Tailored Tag punch. It is easy to punch out the sentiment if you want to pop it up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

It is so easy to make this card. Simply stamp the image and colour it with the medium of your choice. Of course, you know I chose Stampin’ Blends. After trimming the panel to size, I decided to add a strip of the Botanical Butterfly patterned paper to the top and bottom (I love how this looks!) before adhering it to the card base. I did run the card base through the Big Shot as I wanted to use the Subtle embossing folder to add texture.

Here’s the Card…

The Accented Blooms is such a pretty stamp set and of course, you can always use the sentiments with any other 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.

March 22, 2019 0 comment

Botanical Butterfly DSP Butterfly Gala Sale-A-Bration Technique

A Little Note (Botanical Butterfly DSP / Butterfly Gala)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, I’ve shared a couple of cards showcasing the Spotlight Technique featuring the Botanical Butterfly DSP recently. It is such a fun technique and the Botanical Butterfly DSP is perfect to create cards which WOW!

Take a sheet of the black and white illustrated paper from the Botanical Butterfly DSP. Select the area which you want to spotlight. Once you have identified it, use a post-it note to hold the die in place. Trim the paper to fit the black card base. This panel is then run through the Big Shot to cut out the rectangle you are going to spotlight.

I coloured in the panel with my Stampin’ Blends (you can any colouring medium you prefer).

Once the panel is coloured, mat it on black cardstock. I added some Stampin’ Dimensionals to the back of the panel and then positioned it in place on the card being careful to align it perfectly.

Here’s the Card…

And here is a look at the trio of cards featuring the Spotlight Technique…

Don’t the cards look fantastic? I LOVE this technique. I also think this would make a great gift set. The Botanical Butterfly DSP is only available as a FREE item with qualifying orders during Sale-A-Bration. Sale-A-Bration ends at the end of the month. So, please, don’t delay if you like this paper, or indeed, any of the Sale-A-Bration freebies.

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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 21, 2019 2 comments

All That You Are Sale-A-Bration Thank you

Thank you (All That You Are / Country Floral)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, if you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time you know I am a big fan of really trying to get the most out of your crafting products. I like making multiple cards and sometimes all I change up is the colour palette. Today’s card is an example of this. I’ve created another card using the Country Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. It is SO pretty!

It is so very simple to create this card. All you need to do is take a piece of Whisper White cardstock and place it in the embossing folder. Run this through your Big Shot. Next, take your Stampin’ Blends and colour directly onto the embossed images. Take some ribbon and add to the card. Adhere the embossed panel to your card base. Stamp the sentiment onto Whisper White cardstock and then punch out. Adhere the sentiment with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Voila your card is done! It really is that easy!

Here’s the Card…

Oh, this card would be so easy to make a lot of as it doesn’t take a lot of time or effort. I hope you’ll give it a go!

The Country Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder is an item you could choose as your FREE item when you place a qualifying order at my online store during Sale-A-Bration. Don’t forget, Sale-A-Bration ends on March 31 2019.

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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 20, 2019 0 comment

Amazing Life Painted Seasons Sale-A-Bration

Happy Birthday (Painted Seasons / Amazing Life)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, after sharing a card inspired by my friend, and upline, Melissa a few days ago, I was enjoying a conversation with another stamping enthusiast about ways you could adapt this design. Next thing I know, I am back at my stamp table and the following card comes into existence.

To create today’s card I again used the Painted Seasons stamp set, and the Painted Seasons DSP, as well as the Amazing Life stamp set for the sentiment. As I had chosen brighter colours to create the last card, I decided to go for a much softer colour palette. Pool Party is definitely one of my favourite colours in the Stampin’ Up! range.

What makes this card a little different is that the card front ends with the flowers. The patterned paper actually adheres to the inside of the card. I don’t have the coordinating dies for this stamp set yet but it would have been perfect for this card as I would have die cut a bunch of the flowers in Whisper White cardstock and adhered them on inside of the card to cover up the joins. It doesn’t look too bad, but it would have just given a nicer finish.

Here’s the Card…

I’m sorry the photo isn’t better quality. I had lighting issues and couldn’t quite catch the sun at the right time.

The Painted Seasons stamp set and the coordinating Designer Series Paper (the DSP is also available separately) is FANTASTIC but they will only be around until the end of the month. I’m going to be sad to see them go.

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Supplies Used:

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March 19, 2019 0 comment

News

Uh Oh – Dies Dilemma

written by Kylie

Hi, uh oh! Stampin’ Up! has advised there are some dies which will most likely run out before the end of the 2019 Occasions catalogue period. They will not be restocked and therefore will no longer be available to order if they do sell out. If you any of these items are on your wish list, please consider placing your order for them sooner, rather than later, as I cannot confirm how long they will be available.

Which dies are impacted?

Let’s take a closer look at each of them…

Doily Builder Thinlits Dies

Create delicate die-cut doilies and flowers in record time with Thinlits dies and the Big Shot.
Thinlits Dies help you create detailed die cuts with just a few turns of the Big Shot handle.

* 9 dies
* Largest die: 3-1/2″ (8.9 cm) diameter
* Use with Big Shot

** Also available as a bundle.

Wonderful Floral Framelits Dies

Create die-cut bouquets and floral borders in record time with Framelits dies and the Big Shot.
Framelits Dies help you create detailed die cuts with just a few turns of the Big Shot handle.
* 15 dies
* Largest die: 6″ x 1-1/4″ (15.2 x 3.2 cm)
* Use with Big Shot

** Also available as a bundle.

Rose Trellis Thinlits Dies

Create die-cut roses and a trellis in record time with Thinlits dies and the Big Shot.
Thinlits Dies help you create detailed die cuts with just a few turns of the Big Shot handle.

* 7 dies
* Largest die: 4-1/4″ x 3″ (10.8 x 7.6 cm)
* Use with Big Shot

** Also available as a bundle.

Detailed Birthday Edgelits Dies

Create die-cut gifts, cupcakes, and tags with these Edgelits dies and the Big Shot.
Edgelits Dies help you create detailed die cuts with just a few turns of the Big Shot handle.

* 4 dies
* Largest die: 4-3/8″ x 1-3/8″ (11. 1 x 3.5 cm)
* Use with Big Shot

** Also available as a bundle.

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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 18, 2019 0 comment

Card Kit Sale-A-Bration Video

Precious Parcel Card Kit (Video)

written by Kylie

Hi, I love card kits! Let me share some of the reasons why. Firstly, all of the design work has been done. Everything coordinates perfectly. In most cases, all you need to do is just assemble to finish off the card. Card Kits are fantastic when you feel like your mojo is missing. Often times by the time I have finished with a kit I am feeling completely inspired again. Another benefit of a kit is that it is easy to take with you on the go. Kits usually contain most of the things you need to complete all of the cards so you don’t need to take a lot of things – maybe throw in some scissors or the like (the instructions will tell you what you need to complete it).

The Precious Parcel Card Kit has been released as a Level 1 item during Sale-A-Bration. It is a really interesting kit and quite different from my usual style. Stampin’ Up! has prepared a video looking at the kit in more detail and I thought you might like to see it. Let’s take a closer look…

Here’s the video…

Precious Parcel Card Kit

Let someone know you’re thinking of them with charming pocket cards you can create in minutes. Makes 8 pocket cards with insert cards, 4 each of 2 designs. Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″.

Includes
* 8 embossed pocket cards, insert cards, and coordinating envelopes; stickers and die-cut accents
* Very Vanilla Baker’s Twine
* Mini paper clips
* Sentiments in English, French, and German

Coordinating colours: Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Grapefruit Grove, Lovely Lipstick, Mossy Meadow, Pool Party, Soft Sea Foam, Whisper White

Isn’t that lovely? If you like it, you could choose it as your free item when your order reaches $90 during Sale-A-Bration. Sale-A-Bration ends on 31st March 2019.

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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 18, 2019 0 comment

Amazing Life

Good Luck (Amazing Life)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, Happy St Patrick’s Day! I hope you are all enjoying a lovely day. Today’s card is a simple Good Luck card made using the Amazing Life stamp set and the Rectangle Stitched Framelits dies (currently available as a bundle).

I was looking at creating a mostly monochromatic card and then having the sentiment pop off. The card didn’t quite come together as I had planned but I thought it was still worth sharing. I repeatedly stamped the “Good Luck” stamp over the card base. You could use your Stamparatus for this process however I was happy to achieve a more random look. I also stamped the Shamrock stamp over another panel which I then die cut out with the Rectangle Stitched Framelits dies (which may just be one of my new favourite die sets). I added some Gold Metallic Thread to break up the green a little. Finally, I stamped and embossed the Good Luck stamp and the Shamrock stamp on some Whisper White cardstock. I coloured in the Shamrock. Next up, I die cut out this sentiment piece and assembled the card.

Here’s the Card…

I thought I would end today’s post with my favourite Irish Blessing since it is St Patrick’s Day!

Irish Blessing

May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

May God be with you and bless you:
May you see your children’s children.
May you be poor in misfortune,
rich in blessings.
May you know nothing but happiness
From this day forward.

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the warm rays of sun fall upon your home,
And may the land of a friend always be near.

May green be the grass you walk on,
May blue be the skies above you,
May pure be the joys that surround you,
May true be the hearts that love you.

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Supplies Used:

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March 17, 2019 0 comment

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