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Thinking of You (Rooted in Nature)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, today’s card is one I actually made a couple of weeks back. I was going to share this as my card for the StampingPals June challenge but changed my mind. I thought it was too busy. I’ve decided to share it because, well, not every card is a winner and you learn from every card you make. This card was created using the Joseph’s Coat Technique. You can see my video here on how to create this technique. Instead of using Tuxedo Black Memento ink to cover the background, I used the Early Espresso ink. Otherwise, the technique is the same, so don’t feel you can only do this technique with black ink.

I’ve used the fabulous Rooted in Nature stamp set and the coordinating dies from Nature’s Roots. I also used one of the label dies from the Tasteful Labels die set. (That’s an awesome set!)

Here’s my card…

I used the three colours in the StampingPals challenge – Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso and Terracotta Tile. I thought they’d be awesome autumnal colours. Next time I create a card like this, I’d like for the background to be more of a star, and not cover it as much. Isn’t that sentiment (and the font they’ve used) awesome? I love it!

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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 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.

June 20, 2020 0 comment

Best Year Blog Hop Designer Series Paper Hello Technique

Kylie’s Demonstrator Training Blog Hop – June 2020

written by Kylie

Hi everyone and welcome to Kylie’s Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator Training Monthly Team Blog Hop day! Thanks so much for hopping with us. We are a group of Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrators from around the world who are taking part in specialised training focusing on helping us grow a successful Stampin’ Up!® business. We all really appreciate your support.

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.

Today I am sharing two cards featuring the GORGEOUS Peony Garden Designer Series Paper. This paper pack has 12 sheets of paper (2 each of 6 designs) and one of the designs just called out to be used with the Spotlight Technique. For this technique, you highlight one area of the paper and add colour while the rest remains plain. It’s beautiful! I couldn’t resist making two cards using this technique.

Here’s the first card…

Here’s the second card…

Here’s a list of all the participants

Thanks for hopping with us. It was so fun to take part and I know you are going to love all of the gorgeous creations by the rest of the Demo’s participating!

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June 16, 2020 30 comments

Blog Hop Challenge Forever Fern Stampers Anonymous Technique Video

Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #19: Colour Challenge

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 June’s Blog Hop is a Colour Challenge. For colour challenges, we are assigned certain colours and we must use them all but we can also use Basic Black, Whisper White and/or Very Vanilla.

Here are the colours…

Here’s my card…

At first, I was really struggling with the colours. They are outside, for the most part, my go-to colours. Then I remembered the fabulous Joseph’s Coat Technique. I realised these colours would look AMAZING popping up through the black. I’ve also created a video so you can see the process for yourself. It’s a fun one and I hope you’ll give it a go.

Here’s the video…

Let’s continue on the hop…

You might have come here from Marelle Taylor’s blog. Next up, please hop along to Meighan Wheller’s blog.

Here’s a list of all the participants:

Kylie Page | Stampers Workshop (You are here)

Meighan Wheller

Thanks for hopping along with us. It’s always so fun (and sometimes it really is a challenge!) to participate in these blog hops. They inspire me and I hope we, in turn, inspire you!

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June 14, 2020 10 comments

Little Ladybug Peaceful Moments Punch Technique

Happy Birthday (Tailored Tag Punch / Little Ladybug / Peaceful Moments)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, recently I saw a very pretty card by the talented Julie Ebersole and was inspired to re-create it in my own way. It is such a simple card and so easy to replicate. All you need is a range of colours and a template. For my card, I’ve used colours from the Brights family and the Tailored Tag Punch to create a template. All you need to do is place your template over your panel and apply your preferred coloured ink with either a Sponge Dauber or Stamping Sponge. I added a border with a Journaling Pen and a sentiment (one from the Peaceful Moments stamp set and the other from the Little Ladybug stamp set). The final touch was to add some sequins from the Peaceful Poppies Sequins assortment.

Here’s the first Card…

Here’s the second Card…

Inside the card…

I like to create a panel to add inside my card. I tend to keep it simple but try and tie it in with the outside of the card. For the cards above, I have kept with the theme and added a border of colour. It looks so good.

It’s such a simple card but it is so pretty. While I have used the Tailored Tag Punch to create my template, you could really use any interesting punch shape to create a similar look. I hope you will give it a go and if you do, I’d love to see what you create.

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March 18, 2020 2 comments

Blog Hop Challenge Ornate Style Seriously the Best Sketch Stampers Anonymous Technique

Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop 16: Sketch Challenge

written by Kylie

Hi everyone and welcome to the Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop day! Thanks so much for hopping with us. The theme for today’s Blog Hop is a Sketch Challenge. I love a good sketch challenge. They challenge me to think outside of my normal square, and they are also great as a starting point when the mojo goes missing.

Here’s our Challenge…

Here’s my card…

This card was created using the Joseph‘s Coat Technique. I hadn’t done this technique for ages and thought it would be fun to revisit. You might also notice something new in this card. I’m using a stamp from the Ornate Style stamp set. This stamp set is part of a new suite debuting in the next Annual Catalogue. It’s really pretty! I also used stamps from the Seriously the Best stamp set for the sentiment. I *love* this stamp set. I cannot stop using it!

Let’s continue on the hop…

You might have come here from Kristy Davy’s blog. Next up, please hop along to Marelle Taylor’s blog.

Here’s a list of all the participants:

Nikki Stalker

Melissa Gifford

Kristy Davy

Kylie Page (You Are Here)

Thanks for hopping with us. It’s always so fun to participate in these blog hops. They really inspire me. If we have inspired you to play along, please share your creations with us. We’d love to see!

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March 14, 2020 6 comments

Butterfly Gala Technique Thank you

Thank you so very much (Butterfly Gala) – Baby Wipes Technique

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, today I am sharing a really pretty card which features the Butterfly Gala stamp set. What makes this card so fabulous is that I used the Baby Wipes technique to create it. Have you ever tried this technique? It is so simple and the end result is different, and gorgeous every time! If you are not familiar with this technique, I’m also sharing a video which shows you exactly how to do it. The only thing you need to be aware of is that the inks will run and blend together so watch where you place your ink and what colours go near each other. Okay, let’s get into it.

Here’s the Card…

Here’s the Video…

I hope you’ll give this technique a try. It is SO easy and it looks SO good!

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March 8, 2020 0 comment

Painted Harvest Technique

I am Thankful for You (Painted Harvest / Faux Patina Background)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, I was recently given a sweet gift by one of my dearest friends. Of course, I had to send her a thank you card to tell her how much I appreciated both the gift and her friendship. I decided to use the background I created using the Faux Patina Technique and combine it with stamps from the Painted Harvest stamp set as it hadn’t seen much love recently. You can find step by step instructions on how I created the background here.

To finish the card, I stamped all of the images on Very Vanilla cardstock and then fussy cut them out one the flowers and one style of leaves. The other leaves were punched out using the Leaf Punch. I used the Pretty Label Punch for the sentiment. I did use a touch of Wink of Stella on the flowers but you need to be really careful as it can spread the ink around.

Here’s the Card…

Hopefully, my friend loves it just as much as I love our friendship.

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Card Decoration

Faux Patina – Brick Wall

July 10, 2019 2 comments

Technique

Faux Patina Technique – Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, I recently shared a step by step post where I created a background using the Faux Patina technique. It was such fun and I thought how some other colour combinations might look really good. Today’s card features the Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder and I’ve switched up some colours to make it look like a red brick wall. Let’s take a closer look.

Step One…

Take a sheet of Crumb Cake cardstock and cut to size. Ink the Brick & Mortar 3D embossing folder with Crumb Cake ink. It doesn’t have to be perfectly covered. Place the cardstock in the folder and run through your die cutting machine. This is what you’ll end up with. (Make sure you remember to clean the embossing folder when you’ve finished).

Step Two…

With a Stamping Sponge or Sponge Dauber, sponge Terracotta Tile ink onto your embossed piece. Once again, you don’t need to cover it perfectly.

Step Three…

Next up we are sponging on Real Red ink. I’d use a softer hand with this colour.

Step Four…

The last colour to add to our embossed piece is Early Espresso. At first I randomly applied the colour but then I decided to pick a top and then I sponged from the bottom to the top so I would get more of the darker brown colour on the bottom of the bricks. I thought this would help to make it look more a shadow.

Step Five…

The last step is to ensure your panel is completely dry. Leave it overnight, or speed the process up with your Heat Tool. Use your embossing buddy to remove any static. I used a clean Stamping Sponge and tapped it on to my Versamark pad which I then dabbed on to the piece. I added a sprinkling of Copper Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Use a paintbrush to wipe away any excess powder. You just want a little highlight in places. Use the Heat Tool to melt the powder. I think next time I do this technique, I might be a little more deliberate about where I apply the embossing powder.

That’s the finished piece. I think it looks pretty good in real life and I’d really like to experiment a bit more with the colours of the bricks. I hope you’ll give it a go. If you do, please share as I’d love to see what you’ve come up with.

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Supplies Used:

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July 6, 2019 4 comments

Technique

Faux Patina Technique

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, last week, on my Facebook page, I shared that I was playing with the Faux Patina Technique. I hadn’t tried this technique for YEARS but I thought it would be PERFECT for using with the Country Floral embossing folder (which remains a favourite of mine). It is such an easy technique but really looks super effective. I’m going to step you through my process today.

Step One…

Take a sheet of Crumb Cake cardstock and cut to size. Ink the Country Floral embossing folder with Crumb Cake ink. It doesn’t have to be perfectly covered. Place the cardstock in the folder and run through your die cutting machine. This is what you’ll end up with. (Make sure you remember to clean the embossing folder when you’ve finished).

Step Two…

With a Stamping Sponge or Sponge Dauber, sponge Pool Party ink onto your embossed piece. Once again, you don’t need to cover it perfectly.

Step Three…

Next up we are sponging on Bermuda Bay ink.

Step Four…

The next colour to add to our embossed piece is Old Olive.

Step Five…

We are now adding Early Espresso ink to our piece.

Step Six…

Before doing the next step, you need to ensure the panel is completely dry. Leave it overnight, or speed the process up with your Heat Tool. Use your embossing buddy to remove any static. I used a clean Stamping Sponge and tapped it on to my Versamark pad which I then dabbed on to the piece. I added a sprinkling of Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Use a paintbrush to wipe away any excess powder. You just want a little highlight in places. Use the Heat Tool to melt the powder.

And voila! You are done! All that is left is to use the finished piece and make a card or two. It is so easy, isn’t it? It really looks fantastic in real life too! I hope you’ll give this technique a go!

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July 3, 2019 0 comment

Technique Tropical Chic

You Are The Greatest (Tropical Chic)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, I shared a card yesterday which featured the Floating Die Cut Frames technique and today’s card features the second card which was created at the same time. Yes, this technique actually allows you to create two fantastic cards at the same time. How awesome is that?!

To recap, I used Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Shaded Spruce and Blushing Bride for my colour palette. I stamped up lots of images from the Tropical Chic stamp set and then die cut them out with the Big Shot.

Position the die cut pieces on a piece of paper the size of your card base. Make sure you cover all of the space and once you are happy with how it looks place a piece of Press ‘N Seal over the top. The Press ‘N Seal will hold all of the die cut pieces in position while you do the next couple of steps. Use two rectangle dies from the Rectangle Stitched Framelits die set and position them over the panel to create a frame. Post-it notes will hold the dies in place while you run the panel through the Big Shot. You will end up with two pieces – a frame and a rectangle panel. We are using the frame to create today’s card.

You do need to remove the die cuts/Press ‘N Seal from the base panel. Make sure you don’t remove the Press ‘N Seal from the die cuts at this point. Flip the die cuts upside down and adhere Stampin’ Dimensionals over every die cut piece. Once this is done, position the die cuts on your card base. You can now safely remove the Press ‘N Seal. All that is left is to stamp your sentiment and add a little bling.

Here’s the card…

I really do love this technique. I think it will be fun to try it with different shapes too – perhaps an oval or circle? I’ll be sure to give it a try and I hope you will too. And isn’t the Tropical Chic stamp set so fun?! Such a great set. I cannot wait to use it some more.

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April 19, 2019 0 comment

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