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Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #24: Sketch Challenge

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone and welcome to Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop day!  Thanks so much for hopping with us this month.  The theme for our November Blog Hop is a Sketch Challenge.

Here is the challenge…

 

I love a good sketch challenge and when I saw this sketch I thought it would be fun to create a shaker card.  Of course, this meant I had to use the Whale of a Time suite because…well, I love everything about it!  As well as adding sequins to my shaker, I also cut out some of the smaller images from the Whale of a Time paper and added these too, to add a little more interest.

For those of you who also follow me on Facebook, you may have noticed I had a *teeny tiny* issue while making this card. I added all the foam adhesive strips to my cardstock BEFORE adding the window sheet. Oh boy!  Fortunately, I was able to remove the adhesive from the circle area without destroying the cardstock.  Phew!

Here’s my card…

Here’s a close up of the shaker section…

It was such a fun card to make!  Okay, let’s go see what everyone else has been making.

Let’s continue on the hop…

You might have come here from Nikki Stalker’s blog.  Next up,  please hop along to Marelle Taylor’s blog. Here’s a list of all the participants:

Nikki Stalker

Kylie Page | Stampers Workshop  (You Are Here)

Marelle Taylor

Melissa Gifford

Sharon Wilson

Elizabeth Yager

Meighan Wheller

Thanks for hopping along with us. I hope you will join us by playing along with this challenge.

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

Happy Stamping, Kylie

Shop 24/7 at my online store at Stampers Workshop! Get the Starter Kit and join my StampingPals team.

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.


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Thanks Ever So Much (Ornate Thanks)

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone, the Tailored Tag punched backgrounds are making a return to the blog today.  I have been crafting up a storm creating cards with beautiful backgrounds made with the wonderful Tailored Tag punch.  I have made a LOT of cards!  It’s so easy and I love watching the cards come together.   I am sharing another two cards made with this same technique.  If you need to see the process, I do have a video which you can see here.  It is a very easy technique and I know once you start making cards like this you will make a LOT of them too.

The first card features papers and stamps from the Ornate Garden suite.  The second card features papers and stamps from the Flowers for Every Season suite.  (Products are available separately and are shown below).

Here’s the first card…

 

Here’s the second card…

 

Aren’t they beautiful?!  They really are an awesome card to make.  If you have a large stash of patterned paper, now is the time to dig into it and turn it into beautiful cards.

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

Happy Stamping, Kylie

Shop 24/7 at my online store at Stampers Workshop!
Get the Starter Kit and join my StampingPals team.

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.

Supplies for the first card…


Supplies for the second card…


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Thanks (Rooted In Nature/Well Written) – Joseph’s Coat Technique

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone,  one of my all-time favourite techniques is the Joseph’s Coat Technique.  I love experimenting with colours and that WOW factor at the end always makes me smile.  Today I am sharing a card using this technique and colours from a recent Stampers Anonymous challenge– Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral and Pretty Peacock.

The technique is so simple.  Sponge on assorted colours of ink.  Don’t worry if it looks like a hot mess.  I promise it gets better.  Make sure this layer dries completely before proceeding.   Once dry, use an embossing buddy, if you have one, to reduce the potential of embossing powder staying where you don’t want it.  Then ink up your stamps with Versamark.  I used stamps from the Rooted In Nature stamp set.  Stamp all over the inked up panel and then emboss with Clear Embossing Powder.  Heat the powder.

The next step can be a bit scary but it will not ruin your card!  Take a dark colour of ink.  For this card, I used Early Espresso.  Wipe the ink all over the card base.  Once you have covered all of the background, take a soft cloth and wipe the ink off the embossed images.  How good does that look?!

All that is left to do is to finish off your card.  I used the Well Written dies for my sentiment and the butterfly embellishments.

Here’s the card…

 

If you have never seen the Joseph’s Coat Technique before, I have a video here which will walk you through the process.  It’s for a different card but the principle is the same.  Substitute any colours and stamps as you like.   Just remember, the biggest tip is to make sure your ink is completely dry before adding the stamping and embossing.  If you get this right, you’ll be fine!

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

Happy Stamping, Kylie

Shop 24/7 at my online store at Stampers Workshop!
Get the Starter Kit and join my StampingPals team.

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.


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Create two gorgeous cards using the Tailored Tag Punch (Poinsettia Petals)

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone, creating beautiful backgrounds with the Tailored Tag punch has been one of my favourite things to do this month.  I’ve been punching up a storm!  I love this technique and I love that every card does look different despite being essentially the same.  If you are a paper hoarder you HAVE to give this technique a go as you cannot mess it up!

I’m sharing two cards today which members of my newsletter list have already seen as I shared them in my mid-month newsletter.  What I love about these cards is that they use paper from the same paper pack – the Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper pack – but due to the different colour of cardstock base and embellishments they end up having such a different feel about them.

Here’s the first card…

 

Here’s the second card…

 

I think my favourite of the above cards is the second one.  I love that more earthy colour palette.  Which do you prefer?

If you need a little more information about this technique, I do have a process video you can see.  Rest assured, it is SO simple!  You are going to love it!

On Sale!

You can save 15% on the Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper as well as other selected Designer Series Paper during the for one more day!  This sale ends tomorrow!

Win Me!

All orders over $50 during the month of October 2020 go into a draw to win The Gang’s All Meer stamp set.

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

Happy Stamping, Kylie

Shop 24/7 at my online store at Stampers Workshop!
Get the Starter Kit and join my StampingPals team.

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.

For Card 1…


For Card 2…


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Happy Birthday (Seaside Notions / Forever Greenery DSP / Tailored Tag Punch)

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone, earlier this week I shared a card and technique video using the Tailored Tag punch.  It was actually inspired by the card I made for my Mum for her birthday at the start of this month.

For Mum’s card, I used papers from the Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper pack.  These papers are so beautiful (and they are currently on Sale!).  I used the Tailored Tag Punch to punch out lots of pieces which I then pieced together on a panel of Whisper White Cardstock.  I added a few gold leaf embellishments from the Forever Gold Laser-Cut Specialty Paper.  I also trimmed off a strip of gold from this paper to add to the card.  The card needed a bit more of a break between the paper, gold embellishments and the sentiment so I added a couple of leaves (from the Forever Flourishing dies) which I die cut from Vellum.  The sentiment comes from the Seaside Notions stamp set.  It’s such a great font, isn’t it?!

Here’s the card…

 

This is such a simple card to make!  Pick out a few papers you like, punch the shapes out and then piece them together leaving a small gap.  I do hope you’ll give it a try!

On Sale!

You can save 15% on the Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper as well as other selected Designer Series Paper during the month of October 2020.

Win Me!

All orders over $50 during the month of October 2020 go into a draw to win The Gang’s All Meer stamp set.

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

Happy Stamping, Kylie

Shop 24/7 at my online store at Stampers Workshop!
Get the Starter Kit and join my StampingPals team.

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.


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Kylie’s Demonstrator Support Program Blog Hop October 2020

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone and welcome to the first blog hop for Kylie’s Demonstrator Support Program for the new Stampin’ Up! year.  I so enjoyed hopping with everyone over the past 12 months that I signed up to do it again this new year.  The blog hops happen on a monthly basis and it is a fun activity which allows you to express your creativity and see how others express theirs.  I love hopping to each of the blogs and leaving a comment.

Thank you for hopping onto my blog.  Maybe you are starting here or you have come from another blog – either way you can find the link list at the bottom of this post so that you can see every blog post and idea shared today.
The card I am sharing today is a Thank You card you might receive from me when you order through my online store.  It is made with the same technique I shared yesterday (there’s also a video if you’d like to see it in a little more detail).   It’s a super simple card but looks so very pretty.
Pick some Designer Series Paper you like (and, yay, selected papers are on sale this month) and punch out lots of shapes with the Tailored Tag punch.  I used papers from the Flowers for Every Season 6×6 Designer Series Paper pack.  Adhere the punched pieces on to a separate cardstock panel, trim the excess and add to your card base.  You can step up the card at this point by adding an extra mat layer, or you can keep it simple as I have done here.   To finish the card I added the sentiment (which was from the Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set), some ribbon and Rhinestones.
Tip: If you don’t have coordinating ribbon, you can dye white ribbon with your Stampin’ Blends markers as I did for this card.
Here’s the card…

 

Here are all of the participants…



Thanks for hopping with us.  Don’t you agree everyone is so creative and talented.  It’s always so inspiring seeing all the gorgeous cards and projects!

On Sale!

You can save 15% on selected Designer Series Paper during the month of October 2020.

Win Me!

All orders over $50 during the month of October 2020 go into a draw to win The Gang’s All Meer stamp set.

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

Happy Stamping, Kylie

Shop 24/7 at my online store at Stampers Workshop!
Get the Starter Kit and join my StampingPals team.

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.


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Thanks! (Many Mates / Tailored Tag) – Video

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone, today I am featuring a card design which I have been addicted to making over the past few weeks.  The design is so simple and the final result is so beautiful.  I first made this style of card a couple of weeks ago for my Mum’s birthday (I haven’t shared the card yet but will in the next week or so) and I’ve subsequently seen it around the different Stampin’ Up! groups. It’s quite a popular technique at the moment.

You don’t need much to create this card – some patterned paper (I’ve used the Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper), a stamp set for the sentiment (Many Mates was my choice), and the Tailored Tag Punch.  You will need cardstock and adhesive and your choice of any embellishments.  I’ve shared a video below so you can see my process.

Here’s the card…

Here’s the video…

Isn’t it gorgeous?! I cannot wait to show you more examples!  I hope you will give it a go.  You’ll be as addicted to this technique as I am!

Don’t forget, selected Designer Series Papers are on sale for 15% off this month – yay!

Win Me!

All orders over $50 during the month of October 2020 go into a draw to win The Gang’s All Meer stamp set.

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

Happy Stamping, Kylie

Shop 24/7 at my online store at Stampers Workshop!
Get the Starter Kit and join my StampingPals team.

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.


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It’s World Cardmaking Day! Shaker card with the Whale of a Time Suite

by Kylie
written by Kylie
Happy World Cardmaking Day! 

Hi Everyone, isn’t it great to have a day which celebrates us and the hobby we love!  I am planning to spend the day creating and I hope you are all able to take some time in your day to create too.

I’m starting out World Cardmaking Day by sharing a card which gave me some trouble.  I’m a firm believer in sharing the troubles I have with crafting, as well as the successes.  I decided to make a shaker card!  I love shaker cards and they really are quite simple to make.  There are a couple of tips I have which will make things easier.

To start, make sure you are happy with your colour of cardstock combinations.  I planned to use Pool Party for the top layer and the base but I used Whisper White cardstock in the middle.  It just lacked impact.  Unfortunately, I had already stuck it all together so had to work out how to “fix” it.  I used my Light Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Marker and coloured in the white cardstock.  It still looked a little bland (and now I had the added issue of the ink bleeding on to my base).  I next grabbed the Light Night of Navy Stampin’ Blends Marker and coloured around this border again.  Well, if you look closely…and not even that closely, you can see that it too has bled. Oh well!

The next tip I have is to do with die-cutting and embossing your top layer.  Make sure you die cut the layer first and then run the panel through with the Seabed 3D Embossing Folder.  If you do it in the other order you will flatten all that gorgeous embossing.

Before you add the sequins into the well you’ve created with the Foam Adhesive Strips, use an Embossing Buddy (or similar) to remove any stickiness.  You want your sequins to move around the well freely.

For the next tip, I recommend you stand over or at least lean all the way over your card while you position your top panel on your card base.  Otherwise, you might find the panel is not centred on your card.  If you aren’t going for a centred look, it doesn’t matter – but if you are, you can see the whole card much better if you aren’t on an angle.

Also for the seaweed, ink up the stamp in Granny Apple Green first and then use your Sponge Dauber to add just a touch of Pretty Peacock ink along the edges before you stamp.  It really takes the image to the next level.

Finally, I love to create banners with my sentiment strips.  We have an awesome Triple Banner Punch but I confess I tend to use the Tailored Tag Punch to create banners more often than not these days.

Here’s the card…

 

Here’s a closeup…

Despite all the issues I had with the construction of this card, I love it!  I hope that the recipient will be so taken with the shaker part that they won’t notice all the little hiccups!

Don’t forget all orders over $50 during the month of October 2020 go into a draw to win The Gang’s All Meer stamp set.

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

Happy Stamping, Kylie

Shop 24/7 at my online store at Stampers Workshop!
Get the Starter Kit and join my StampingPals team.

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.


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Happy Birthday (Prized Peony / Itty Bitty Greetings)

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone, if you are like me, you LOVE the beautiful ribbons and twines which are available.  If you are also like me, you might not use them very often.  I tend to tie the odd bow on my card but that’s about it.  I was sitting at my craft table last night looking at the gorgeous ribbons and saw the 1/2″ (1.3cm) Purple Posy Ribbon from the Playing with Patterns Ribbon Combo Pack.  I thought how pretty it is and then realised I had never used it!  That had to change immediately.  Before I knew it I was weaving the ribbon and created this beautiful background panel.  It looked so lovely.

I paired the ribbon background with the gorgeous peony from the Prized Peony stamp set and a sentiment from the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set.  I love this stamp set! Don’t get me wrong, I love both of the stamp sets!  I love the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set has basic sayings.  It’s a staple in my collection.

The peony was coloured with the Purple Posy and Mint Macaron Stampin’ Blends Markers and finished with a coat of Wink of Stella.  I added a simple embossed sentiment and some Pearls to finish the card.  As the ribbon background is quite busy, I didn’t want to add too much more.

 

Here’s the card…

 

The weaving didn’t take too long and it certainly made me happy to use more of this pretty ribbon.  I hope you’ll give this technique a go.

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

Happy Stamping, Kylie

Shop 24/7 at my online store at Stampers Workshop!
Get the Starter Kit and join my StampingPals team.

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.


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Happy Birthday (From All of Us)

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone, the super cute critters from the From All of Us stamp set are making another appearance today.  They are so adorable.  I am so enjoying colouring the image with my Stampin’ Blends but, of course, you could use your preferred colouring medium.  If you are unsure what colours to use I recently shared my colour combos on the Stampers Workshop Facebook page.

What’s different about today’s card is that I created more of a scene rather than just having them on their own.  The stamp set comes with two trees, or they could be used just as branches, and I thought it would be fun to have these showing in the background.  You will need to do some masking to achieve this look.  Stamp the critters first and then on a post-it note (I like the ones which have adhesive all over the background rather than just the top).  Cut out the post-it note.  My tip for this is to cut towards the inside edge of the stamped line so that you don’t end up with a halo effect (and if you take a look near the face of the ostrich you can see what I mean). If you do end up with a halo you can, of course, just leave it or you can use your Stampin’ Write Markers to fill in the gaps. Position the post-it note over your original stamped image and then you are ready for the next step.  Stamp the trees in place.  Remove the post-it notes and voila there’s your scene!  Looks great, doesn’t it?!

I also used Versamark to stamp the trees repeatedly over my card base.  I love this subtle look.

Here’s my card…

 

Oh, these critters are just the cutest!  I hope you will enjoy crafting with the From All of Us stamp set as much as I do.  I also hope you’ll give masking a go.  It’s so easy!

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

Happy Stamping, Kylie

Shop 24/7 at my online store at Stampers Workshop!
Get the Starter Kit and join my StampingPals team.

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.


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