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Happy Birthday (Botanical Butterflies DSP)

by Kylie March 27, 2019

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, I recently shared two cards inspired by a project on page 9 of the first Sale-A-Bration catalogue. The catalogue sample featured 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 was so pretty.

At the time I mentioned how I thought you could select any colour from the patterned paper to use as your base card and then make a set of cards. I thought they’d look so lovely. One of my friends suggested I should do this and so today I am sharing another couple of cards based on the original design. This project illustrates so perfectly one of the things I love about Stampin’ Up! – the way everything coordinates so beautifully! It really takes out half the guesswork, especially if you don’t feel confident with your colours.

The first card features Grapefruit Grove.

Here’s the card…

Isn’t it lovely! Next up was Highland Heather.

Here’s the Card…

Aren’t they beautiful! The only change I made with this card is that I used the Subtle embossing folder to add some more texture to the base card. I totally love this look and now I have a cute set of cards to gift!

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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 27, 2019 2 comments

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

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

by Kylie March 24, 2019

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

Amazing Life Painted Seasons Sale-A-Bration

Happy Birthday (Painted Seasons / Amazing Life)

by Kylie March 19, 2019

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:

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 19, 2019 0 comment

Amazing Life

Good Luck (Amazing Life)

by Kylie March 17, 2019

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:

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 17, 2019 0 comment

Amazing Life Botanical Butterfly DSP Sale-A-Bration Technique

You Are Amazing (Amazing Life / Botanical Butterfly DSP)

by Kylie March 13, 2019

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, I had such a great response to the Spotlight Technique featuring the Botanical Butterfly DSP card I recently featured that I decided to make another one. I’ve used nearly all the same supplies, except this time, I am using the Layering Circle Framelits Dies and a new stamp set – Amazing Life.

To begin with, take the black and white illustrated paper from the Botanical Butterfly DSP. Select the area which you want to spotlight. Once you have identified it, I use a post-it note to hold the circle die in place. I then trim the paper to fit my black card base. This panel is then run through the Big Shot to cut out the circle you are going to spotlight. Whilst the Big Shot was out, I also cut out a scalloped circle to frame the spotlight panel.

Of course, I did use the Stampin’ Blends to colour in the panel but you can any colouring medium you prefer. Just keep in mind that it is not designed for colouring with blends so the ink won’t blend as easily as it does on Whisper White cardstock.

Once the panel is coloured, I matted 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…

I LOVE this technique. It really is quick and easy and has that WOW factor! I hope you’ll give it a try soon. Don’t forget the Botanical Butterfly DSP is only available as a FREE item with qualifying orders during Sale-A-Bration. Sadly, 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 13, 2019 0 comment