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Lots of Thanks (Penguin Playmates DSP / Penguin Place stamp set)

by Kylie September 18, 2021

written by Kylie

Hi, over the past couple of weeks we’ve made different projects with the Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper. Every time I fussy cut the super cute critters from this paper, I usually cut out more than I think I will need. This means I do all my cutting in one sitting and when it comes to assembling the card I have a few different options available. It also means that I end up with a collection of extra pieces which I can then use for another project. That’s how today’s card came about – I had a pile of critters and decided they had to be used to create a card.

This card is super simple to create. Start by fussy cutting some of the critters from the Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper. Next, die cut a snow bank using Basic White cardstock and the Basic Border Dies. Attach this piece to the Green Tree patterned paper also from the Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper pack. Add a Stitched Rectangle die to the top and run this through your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. You’ve now got a perfect setting for your critters. Play around with the layout and when you are happy with it, adhere the critters in place.

Choose your sentiment and white heat emboss it on Calypso Coral cardstock. The sentiment I chose was from the Penguin Place stamp set. I used the Messages die to cut the sentiment strip.

To create the card base, I chose a sheet of Pear Pizzazz cardstock. I then embossed it with the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder. Next up, I cut a panel of Balmy Blue cardstock and stamped it with snowflakes (also from the Penguin Place stamp set) using Versamark ink. All that was left was to assemble the card. I did add a little bit of Wink of Stella to the hats, scarves, mittens, as well as the little blue bird.

Here’s the card…

Using patterned paper can be a quick and easy way to create cards. Okay, fussy cutting may be involved but once that is done the card comes together quite easily.

Don’t forget the Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper could be yours for FREE with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration. It’s such a cool paper pack and I’ve had a blast creating with it! I love both the little critters and the more subtle background paper. Such a versatile paper pack.

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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 as 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.

September 18, 2021 0 comment

CASE the Catalogue Handsomely Suited Masculine Sale-A-Bration Textures & Frames Video

Create your own patterned paper with the Textures & Frames stamp set (CASE the Catalogue) – Video

by Kylie September 16, 2021

written by Kylie

Hi, one of the reasons I love sending out catalogues to my customers is that they are filled with inspiration. I know that sometimes we pick out a product and by the time it gets to us we cannot remember how we planned to use it (or is that just me?). Other times, we want to create but the mojo is missing. The catalogue is a great resource to turn to on those occasions. Find a card you like, pick out the supplies and CASE (Copy And Share Everything) it.

The current Sale-A-Bration catalogue is filled with so many gorgeous samples. I actually want to CASE quite a few of them. Yesterday I did a Facebook Live where we made the card featured on page 12 using the Textures & Frames stamp set (which could be yours for FREE with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration). It also featured the Handsomely Suited stamp set and coordinating Suit & Tie die set. It was such a cool card and a perfect masculine card too. The cool thing about this card is that we used the Textures & Frames stamp set to create our own patterned paper. It was so simple and it looks so effective.

Here’s the card…

If you are interested in learning how to make this card for yourself, check out the (unedited) Facebook Live video replay below.

Here’s the Facebook Live video replay…

This was such a fun card to make and after the Facebook Live I whipped up another so now I have two in my stash ready for when I need them. If you would like to make this card too, all of the products can be found in my online store.

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September 16, 2021 0 comment

Christmas Penguin Place Sale-A-Bration Tags

Season’s Greetings (Penguin Playmates DSP / Penguin Place stamp set)

by Kylie September 12, 2021

written by Kylie

Hi, today I wanted to share a different way to use the Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper. Instead of creating a card, we are going to create a couple of cute tags for Christmas. What I love about the Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper (which could be yours for FREE with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration) is that it can be used with the Penguin Place bundle as it coordinates perfectly or it can be used on its own.

Okay, let’s get onto today’s project. These tags are super quick and easy to make. They are super cute and you are going to love them!

Start by fussy cutting some of the critters from the Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper. I usually cut up a heap so I can pick and choose while I am designing my project. I can also make multiples if I have enough pieces prepared.

Next, die-cut the tag and the reinforcement rings using the Tailor Made Tags dies. I used the largest of both die designs and die-cut one tag from a piece of patterned paper as well as two tags from Basic White cardstock. I adhered one of the white tags to the back of the patterned paper to give it more strength and also so I had lots of room to write my message. With the second white tag, I used the Basic Borders die to create a snowbank. Of course, you don’t need to use a die to create the snowbank. You could cut it by hand or tear it for a cool effect.

Choose your sentiment and white heat emboss it on Fresh Freesia Cardstock. I chose a sentiment from the Penguin Place stamp set. As I wanted the sentiment strip to jut up to the edge of the card I did more cutting. I first die cut the shape of the sentiment from the Messages die. I then used the Tailor Made Tags die to give it that stitched effect along the left-hand side.

All the pieces were then adhered to the tag with Seal although I did use Multipurpose Liquid Glue on the paper reinforcement rings as I wanted to ensure they had a good covering of adhesive.

To finish of tags I threaded through some White Glittered Organdy Ribbon and tied it with a bow of White Bakers Twine which I dyed with Fresh Freesia ink.

Here are the tags…

Do you make a lot of tags? I don’t usually but I have to say they are a lot of fun and I think I’d like to make more.

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September 12, 2021 0 comment

Birthdays Masculine Penguin Place Sale-A-Bration

Happy Birthday (Penguin Place)

by Kylie September 10, 2021

written by Kylie

Hi, the Penguin Place bundle is so versatile. You can use it over and over to create cards for so many different occasions – love, Christmas, friendship and more. Today we are making a birthday card.

To start, take a sheet of Basic White Thick cardstock and create your card base. Attach some paper from the Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper (this is a paper pack that could be yours for FREE with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration). I then attached another strip of patterned paper to the left-hand edge of the card front but added a small mat of Misty Moonlight cardstock.

Next, take a piece of Basic White cardstock and die cut two panels with a large die from the Hippo & Friends die set. Die-cut two so that you can tear off the bottom of one piece to add a little more interest to the card front (after you have sponged the background and stamped and embossed the snowflakes). You could even pop up this piece if you wanted.

I stamped the penguin from the Penguin Place stamp set as well as the rest of the parts of the penguin, the present and balloons. I then punched out the penguin and fussy cut all the other pieces, including some trees from the coordinating Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper. I also stamped and white heat embossed the sentiment on a small piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock.

For something a little different, I split some of the strands of the white Baker’s Twine apart and tied it to the end of the balloons. I thought it would be a cute touch.

After all of this was done, I adhered all the parts together and popped it up on the card front. The final touch was to add a coating of Wink of Stella.

Here’s the card…

This was such a fun card to make. I love that you can get such a different look each time you create with the Penguin Place bundle. If you want to start creating cards like these, all the products can be found in my online store. Let me know if you have any queries.

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September 10, 2021 0 comment

Masculine Penguin Place Sale-A-Bration Seascape

To the Coolest Friend Ever (Penguin Place)

by Kylie September 6, 2021

written by Kylie

Hi, the Penguin Place bundle is so fabulous that once you start creating with it, you are going to want to keep creating with it. This is awesome because you *should* want to use your stamps over and over and over again. What I love most about the Penguin Place bundle is that you can use it for a variety of different occasions, not just Christmas. I’ve previously shared a couple of love cards using this bundle. You can see them here and here. Today, I’m going to share a friendship card that I think would be good to give to a male friend as it has a more masculine feel (even with the abundant use of Fresh Freesia).

To create the card, you will need the Penguin Place stamp set, Penguin Builder Punch (the stamp set and punch are available as a bundle for a 10% discount), the Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper (which could be yours for free with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration) and the Seascape stamp set.

Start by making a card base from Misty Moonlight cardstock. Add a panel of patterned paper from the Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper pack. Add another strip of paper from this pack across the middle of the card.

Next, we are going to do all the stamping. I cut a panel of Basic White cardstock to 7cm x 7cm. I used my Blending Brushes to apply a very soft covering of Misty Moonlight ink to this panel before stamping the snowflakes on the top with Versamark ink. This was then white heat embossed. I then cut another strip of Basic White cardstock to 7cm in width and tore a couple of strips to make my snowbanks. Originally I had thought of drawing an iced-over pond with a little hole for fishing – this would be so fun! In the end, I thought the snowbanks would be sufficient and this created the scene for my penguin. I matted this panel on a small square of Misty Moonlight cardstock.

To create the penguin, stamp the body in Tuxedo Black Memento ink. I also stamped the balloon string at this time. I inked up the balloon string a second time excluding the loose string at the top. I then stamped it again very close to the original stamped image as I wanted it to be a bit thicker like it might have been a fishing pole. With the Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker, I then added another line to represent a fishing line. The feet and beak were stamped in Mango Melody. Fresh Freesia was the colour chosen for the hat and scarf and I used Just Jade for the fish. The fish come from the Seascape stamp set. I did toy with the idea of adapting the Bow Tie in the Penguin Place stamp set to create the fish but decided against it.

Once it was all stamped, I used the Penguin Builder Punch to punch out the penguin parts and then fussy cut the rest.

The sentiment was white heat embossed on Misty Moonlight cardstock and then trimmed into a strip. I cut apart the words where I thought they would look best. In hindsight, and I only just realised looking at the card now, I should have trimmed the start and the end of the strip closer to the letters so that it would tie in better. Oh well!

The last step was to assemble everything and add a little shimmer on the hat, scarf and snowbanks with Wink of Stella.

Here’s the card…

I’ve been having such fun creating with these fabulous products. I love the versatility. I hope you’ll give it a go too! I think you are going to love it as much as I do.

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September 6, 2021 0 comment

Birthdays Delicate Dahlias Many Messages Sale-A-Bration

Watercolour with the Delicate Dahlias stamp set

by Kylie September 4, 2021

written by Kylie

Hi, the Delicate Dahlias stamp set is a gorgeous Two-Step stamp set. It is also one that could be yours for free with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration. I love that the set comes with both a line image and a solid image. They can be used together or alone. I couldn’t help but use the line image and do some watercolouring.

I created this card using regular Basic White cardstock. This isn’t designed to take a lot of water so be careful not to add too much as you colour. Start off by stamping the main floral image in Versamark and then white heat embossing. Use a mask to cover this image and then stamp again. Repeat this process until you are happy with the design. Stamp the leaves where you want them. (In hindsight, I think a third leaf would have been nice in the lower right hand corner). If you are wondering how to create a mask, take a full stick Post It note and stamp the image in an ink you can see. Use your Paper Snips to cut the shape out, and I recommend cutting just inside the line so you don’t end up with a halo effect. When using the mask, make sure you lift it while you do your embossing just so you don’t ruin either the stamping or the mask.

I smooshed some Polished Pink, Pumpkin Pie and Granny Apple Green inks onto a clear block. Next I used my Water Painter to add a little water to the stamped images. Remember not to add too much as it isn’t watercolour paper. I then mixed up the ink with water and my Water Painter and started to paint the images. This is such a fun way to colour an image. You’ll end up with such a soft and pretty image.

While the images dry, you can create the rest of the card. I took a sheet of Thick Basic White cardstock and created my card base. The front was embossed with the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder. The sentiment comes from the Many Messages stamp set. I stamped it in Versamark onto a piece of Pear Pizzazz cardstock and then white heat embossed it before die cutting it with the Messages die.

By now, the main focal piece had dried. I cut it down to the size I wanted and then wrapped a length of White Organdy ribbon around it and tied a bow. It’s such a pretty ribbon! This piece was then layered directly onto a slightly bigger piece of Pear Pizzazz cardstock and then popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I attached the sentiment with Stampin’ Dimensionals and then finished off the card by adding Wink of Stella to the flowers and clear dots from the Silver & Clear Epoxy Essentials pack. I love the clear dots on flowers as it kind of makes me think of dew drops.

Here’s the card…

This was such a fun card for me to make. It’s easy and looks so pretty in person – much prettier than in the photo! If you are interested in getting the Delicate Dahlias stamp set, it is available to choose as a free gift with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration. You are going to love creating with it. It’s so beautiful!

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September 4, 2021 0 comment

Birthdays Counting Sheep Creative Prompts Designer Series Paper Sale-A-Bration

September Creative Prompt: So Glad It’s Your Birthday (Counting Sheep)

by Kylie September 1, 2021

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, welcome to our Creative Prompt for September 2021. I’d love for you to play along with me.

How to join in…

I’ve created a thread on my Stampers Workshop Facebook page (it is pinned to the top of the page so you can always find it). I’d like to invite anyone who wants to share their take on the challenge to do so in the comments section of that post. You don’t need your own blog, just upload a photograph of your card directly into the comments. Please upload photographs only. Do not link to other blogs or websites. Regrettably, these will be removed. My hope is these Creative Prompts will inspire and challenge us all to create. I also hope that by sharing we can comment, support and encourage each other. I do hope you’ll join me.

Here’s the Creative Prompt…

I thought this sketch might be a little challenging at first but the ideas actually came thick and fast. I knew immediately I would be using the super cute Sale-A-Bration stamp set Counting Sheep, and the coordinating Sheep dies to make my card. I’ve had this stamp set on my desk since the start of Sale-A-Bration and I really wanted to make a cute scene with these darling sheep.

I started by making a card base from Thick Basic White cardstock and then layering some pretty patterned paper from the Pattern Party Host Designer Series Paper pack. This is a cute Hostess paper pack.

I then stamped the sheep and party hats in Memento ink before colouring them with Stampin’ Blends. To create the sky background, I die cut the clouds die from the Basic Borders die set and used it as a template. Position the template over your cardstock panel and with a Blending Brush lightly sponge Balmy Blue over it. Start with the Blending Brush on the template so you don’t leave blotches. I love this technique. So simple but so effective!

This sky panel was matted with Balmy Blue cardstock and then adhered directly to the card base. I then die cut some of the clouds from the Sheep die set. At first, I had planned to die cut the clouds from paper and then add some Wink of Stella to make them shimmery. That’s when I spied the Jolly Felt and thought felt clouds would look so cool. I added some Adhesive Sheets to the back of the felt before running it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. I also die cut a sun from Daffodil Delight cardstock.

The sentiment was stamped with Versamark and then white heat embossed before being die cut with the Messages die cut. Such a versatile die!

All that was left was to assemble the card and add a little Wink of Stella to the sheep, party hats and the sun.

Here’s the card…

If you are inspired by this Creative Prompt please pop on over to my Facebook page and share your card in the comment thread. I’ve pinned the prompt at the top of the page so it is easy to find. I respectfully ask that you only post a picture of your card and do not post to external sites.

I can’t wait to see what you all come up with! It’s such a fun sketch!

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September 1, 2021 0 comment

Delicate Dahlias Sale-A-Bration Thank you

Thank You Kindly (Delicate Dahlias)

by Kylie August 24, 2021

written by Kylie

Hi, one of my favourites of the Sale-A-Bration offerings is the Delicate Dahlias stamp set. It is one of those stamp sets which is so versatile in how you can use it as it is a two-step stamp step. The stamp set features both lined images and solid images and they work well together and separately. I have used them together for today’s cards. This card also requires masking.

Have you done masking before? It’s actually quite simple but there are a couple of tips that make the process a little easier. To start with, stamp the lined dahlia image on two Post-It Notes. (You might only need one but I used two, and I like to do this process at the start rather than have to stop what I am doing and make another one). I like to use the Full Stick Notes from Officeworks as they don’t move when you stick them on your project. Use your Paper Snips and cut out the images. Try to cut on the inside of the black line. If you cut on the outside you might end up with a “halo” effect which means you will see white space between the different stamped images. The next thing to remember is that the item you want to be at the front of your design is the one you stamp first.

Start by stamping the dahlia image on your Basic White cardstock panel and add your Post-It Note mask over the top to protect it. Stamp more of the dahlias where you want them. Add another mask if you are at risk of stamping over another design. Once you have stamped all your dahlias, stamp the leaves. Reposition the masks as necessary. When all the outline stamping has been done, it is now time to add the colour. I’m using the solid stamps from the Delicate Dahlias stamp set but you could colour with your preferred colouring medium. I chose to use Polished Pink and Granny Apple Green for the first card. For the second card, I included Melon Mambo to add a little more interest. Move the masks around as you need to so you keep the ink from going in the wrong spot.

After finishing the colouring I used Versamark Ink to stamp the sentiment on Basic Black cardstock. I white heat embossed the sentiment before cutting it out with the Messages die set. This is fast becoming one of my favourite dies to have close by when I create as it can cut out sentiments of so many different sizes and shapes.

All that was left was to assemble the card. I trimmed the decorative panel down and layered it on Basic Black cardstock. This was then popped up on a Thick Basic White cardstock base. The sentiments were also popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals. The final touch was to add a light layer of Wink of Stella to the dahlias and scatter some Matte Black Dots to add some interest.

Here’s the first card…

Here’s the second card…

I love the Delicate Dahlias stamp set. It is so easy to whip up gorgeous cards like the above. Anyone who orders from me this month will receive a card like the above as a “thank you” for ordering with me. Now, if you love the Delicate Dahlias stamp set as much as I do, you can choose it as your FREE item when you place a qualifying order through my online store during Sale-A-Bration. Sale-A-Bration runs until 30 September 2021 but supplies are available only while stocks last.

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August 24, 2021 0 comment

Sale-A-Bration

July to December 2021 Mini catalogue is live! Sale-A-Bration has begun!

by Kylie August 3, 2021

written by Kylie

Hi everyone! It’s here! The July to December 2021 Mini Catalogue is live and Sale-A-Bration has started too! YAY! I am so excited to share all the wonderful new products and deals with you. There are some fabulous new freebies on offer and the joining special is so good. Let’s get into it!

July to December 2021 Mini Catalogue

The new July to December 2021 Mini Catalogue is now live – there is so much to discover! You are going to LOVE the new products, not to mention inspiration, in this catalogue. The new products are in my online store and are available to purchase NOW! YAY! You can also download a copy of the catalogue here.

Sale-A-Bration August to September 2021

If you are new to Sale-A-Bration, here is the part you are going to LOVE!! For every $90 you spend, you can select a FREE Level 1 item from the Sale-A-Bration catalogue. You can see the awesome items here.

Level 1

Level 2

For every $180 you spend, you have the option to choose TWO FREE items from Level 1 or ONE FREE item from Level 2. You can see the fantastic Level 2 rewards here.

Host Rewards

During Sale-A-Bration, place any party or personal order over $500, and receive the exclusive In Your Words Stamp set for FREE.

Sale-A-Bration – Joining Benefits

The Starter Kit is ALWAYS the best deal in the entire catalogue. If you have items on your wish list totalling more than $169, I encourage you to consider joining. Why? By buying a Starter Kit you get to choose $235 worth of products and pay only $169. Joining during Sale-A-Bration means you also get a FREE Stamp and Die or Stamp and Punch Bundle (see the choices below). Business supplies and free shipping are included. (Plus this means you are instantly receiving a 20% discount on any future orders.)

If you are thinking that by joining 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! 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 feel free to email me or read my FAQ page. If you would like to join, YAY! I’d love to welcome you to my StampingPals team.

Join now and choose any of the bundles listed below from the July to December 2021 Mini Catalogue (p. 65–71) as your free gift.

Isn’t this fabulous?! I know you are going to love the new catalogue and Sale-A-Bration as much as I do!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day!

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August 3, 2021 0 comment

Sale-A-Bration

Sale-A-Bration ends tonight!

by Kylie February 28, 2021

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, there’s only a few of hours left to take advantage of the Sale-A-Bration promotions. It ends at 11.50pm AEST / 8.50pm AWST tonight!

Just to recap what Sale-A-Bration is all about – there are opportunities to receive free products when you shop, and there are even more freebies and discounts available when you join during Sale-A-Bration.

Here’s the cool bit…For every $90 you spend, you can select a FREE Level 1 item from the Sale-A-Bration catalogue. You can see the awesome items here.

Level 1

Level 2

Host Rewards

During Sale-A-Bration, place any party or personal order over $500, and receive the exclusive Punch Party Stamp set for FREE.

Joining Benefits

The Starter Kit is ALWAYS the best deal in the entire catalogue. If you have items on your wish list totalling more than $169, I encourage you to consider joining. Why? By building a Starter Kit you get to choose $235 worth of products and pay only $169. Joining during Sale-A-Bration means you also get a FREE, exclusive gift from the upcoming catalogue – an assortment of six 6″x6″ (15.2 x 15.2cm) stacks of our newest Designer Series Paper. Business supplies and free shipping are included. (Plus this means you are instantly receiving a 20% discount on any future orders.)

If you have any questions about joining, please email me or read my FAQ page. If you would like to join, YAY! I’d love to welcome you to my StampingPals team.

Thanks for your support this Sale-A-Bration season! I hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as I have!

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

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