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Thank you from the bottom of my heart (Bloom & Grow)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, if you’ve followed my blog for any length of time you know I love colouring images, especially with Stampin’ Blends. The Stampin’ Blends make it easy to effortlessly colour pretty images such as the floral images in the Bloom & Grow stamp set. The main floral image I chose looked a little lost on the design I had planned so I coloured and die cut lots of the filler blossoms and leaves. This enabled me to create a really full looking bouquet. Don’t overlook these little filler stamps as they can really go a long way to finishing off your design. The coordinating Budding Blooms dies makes it a really quick process to quickly cut out the filler images. Don’t forget that both the stamps and dies are available as a bundle.

Here’s the Card…

It really is such a pretty stamp set! I always have such fun colouring these images. Oh, and to create the multicolour sentiment, I used the Stamparatus. It is such a great tool! I simply inked up the sentiment in Poppy Parade ink and stamped my cardstock. I then cleaned the stamp and used the Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker to colour in just “from the bottom of my heart”. I stamped the image again. It wasn’t quite as dark as I wanted it to be so I merely repeated the process until I achieved the look I was after. So easy!

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set also comes a part of a bundle or suite, I link to all. I will also link refills and basic supplies like adhesives. Clicking on any of these links will take you directly to my online store.

November 18, 2019 0 comment

Bloom & Grow Thank you Video

Thank You from the Bottom of My Heart (Bloom & Grow) (Video)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, today I am sharing a card featuring the Bloom & Grow stamp set and the coordinating Budding Blooms dies (also available as a bundle). I’m also trying something new to me – a video showing you exactly how I created the card. I’m still learning how to create quality videos but it was a (mostly) fun process and I hope you’ll all get something from it. I’m planning to introduce regular videos into my blog so that I can share more of the “how-to” information. If you are like me, it is fun to actually see how someone goes through their creative process.

Here’s the Card…

Here’s the Video…

I hope you’ll give this card a try. As you can see, it is so easy. It also works with so many different types of stamps. I know this design will soon become a favourite of yours too.

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set also comes a part of a bundle, I link to all.

October 28, 2019 2 comments

Clean and Simple Free As A Bird Thank you

Thank You (Free As A Bird)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, today I am sharing a clean and simple card where I am embracing the white space! I know many of us struggle with white space…and I am definitely one of those people! I do keep trying though and every now and again I create a card where I seem to get the balance right. I think this is the one!

You only need a few items to create this card – cardstock, ink, colouring tools, a length of Bakers Twine and your choice of stamp. I’ve used the beautiful birds sitting on a branch from the Free As A Bird stamp set. I love this set! It’s so pretty! It’s also fun to colour. I used Stampin’ Blends but you could use whatever colouring medium you’d prefer.

Here’s the Card…

It is such a simple card and if you love to colour you could easily reproduce it multiple times. I hope you’ll embrace the white space and give it a try!

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October 2, 2019 0 comment

Bird Ballad DSP CASE the Catalogue Free As A Bird Thank you

Thanks for being you (Free as a bird / Bird Ballad DSP)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, today I am sharing a card based on a sample in the current 2019-2020 Annual Catalogue. In the catalogue, the design was actually on the side of a tin and it was so cute I had to adapt it to a regular card. It’s super easy to make and I think it looks pretty cute. I hope you’ll give it a try.

To create the card, all you need is a sheet of patterned paper from the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper and cut it to fit the size of your card base. I allowed for a little border but you could increase or decrease this gap as per your own preference. Next up, I stamped the super cute bird from the Free as a Bird stamp set, along with some leaves. Don’t worry too much about how it will look near the bird’s feet as you will place the sentiment over this area. The sentiment is also from the Free as a Bird stamp set. To add a little more interest to the sentiment, I used the cute flower embellishment from the Bird Ballad Trinkets pack.

Here’s the Card…

It’s super cute, isn’t it? I love the samples in the catalogue. The designers are so talented and inspiring!

The Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper is one of the patterned paper packs included in the current Buy 3, Get 1 Free sale. This sale ends on 30 September.

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies used to create the above project. If the stamp set also comes a part of a bundle, I link to all.

September 28, 2019 0 comment

Bloom & Grow Thank you

Thank you from the bottom of my heart (Bloom & Grow)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, one of the things I love about Stampin’ Up! is the gorgeous floral images. I never really created a lot of card with flowers until I joined Stampin’ Up! The flowers in the new Bloom & Grow stamp set are some of my current favourites. They are so fun to colour.

The other thing I love about Stampin’ Up! is the gorgeous colour coordination. Today, I am using some pretty patterned paper which is actually from the Come Sail Away Designer Series Paper pack. I think the navy blue and white striped paper really highlights the gorgeous blooms and you’d never know it was from a suite with a nautical theme.

Here’s the Card…

I don’t tend to use a lot of ribbon in my cardmaking but I think I might start using more as this Denim ribbon is gorgeous. It’s so soft too. Do you use ribbon on your cards?

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Supplies Used:

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July 16, 2019 0 comment

Dino Days Thank you

Thanks for being a Friend-A-Saurus (Dino Days)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, if you love making scene cards, the Dino Days stamp set might be the perfect stamp set for you as you can create the most darling scenes. You can make super fun children’s cards or cards aimed at a more mature audience. You could use really bright happy colours, or go for a more subtle look. That’s what I’ve done with today’s card.

Here’s the Card…

Did you notice how cool the ground looks? I used the tree trunk stamp to create this look. I look using stamps in different ways. I also used this same stamp on the sentiment to add a little extra detail.

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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.

June 19, 2019 0 comment

Bloom By Bloom Needle & Thread Thank you

Thank You (Bloom by Bloom/Needle & Thread)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, my friend, and upline, Melissa Gifford shared a card with me which I loved so much I had to CASE. While I had the supplies out I was inspired to CASE a card of my own creations. I used the Bloom by Bloom stamp set and the coordinating Happiness Blooms Designer Series Paper. I also used the Thank You sentiment from the Needle & Thread stamp set.

This card is actually really easy to create especially since Stampin’ Up! has done all the work for you. The colour combination was drawn from the colours used in the paper suite. The hardest part of this card was that I had to fussy cut the flowers and leaves.

Here’s the Card…

I LOVE the bold colours used for this card. It’s a little different from the colour combinations I tend to gravitate towards. Don’t forget the Happiness Blooms DSP, the Bloom by Bloom stamp set and the Needle & Thread stamp sets all retired on June 3, 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.

May 29, 2019 0 comment

Sweet Storybook Thank you

Thank You (Sweet Storybook)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, I hope you are having a great Easter with your family and friends. I also hope that you are finding some time to create. I’ve only had a little bit of time to create so far but I hope to make more time to create soon.

Today I am sharing a card featuring some cute little mice from the Sweet Storybook stamp set. I love this set but haven’t really given it enough love so far. That had to change so I grabbed the set and inked it up. The stamp set does come with a couple of solid stamps so I used them to add colour to the mice and the top of the toadstool. I then used my Stampin’ Blends to colour in the rest of the image. To create the sky I used my sponge daubers and Pacific Point ink.

Taking a Rectangle Stitched die, I die cut the image and then layered it on Call Me Clover cardstock. This is the same colour I used for my base card. I took a piece of patterned paper from the In Colour 6″x6″ pack and layered this on my card base. I decided to pop up the coloured panel to give a little extra dimension. Finally, I finished off the card with a white embossed sentiment. I love creating sentiment strips like this.

Here’s my Card…

Aww, they are such cute mice! It was such a fun image to colour. I hope you’ll pick out a stamp set which hasn’t had enough love and stamp it up today too.

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April 20, 2019 0 comment

Technique Thank you Tropical Chic

Thank You (Tropical Chic)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, I recently shared a couple of cards (see here and here) featuring the Floating Die Cut Frames technique which was, as far as I can tell, originally pioneered by Jennifer McGuire. It’s been an incredibly popular technique and one which I have really enjoyed too. Aside from the obvious beauty of the cards you create, the other positive factor is that you create two cards at the same time. I am sharing the first card today and tomorrow will share the second one so please pop by again tomorrow if you are interested to see what I created.

I haven’t given much love to the Tropical Chic stamp set and coordinating die set (currently still available as a bundle) and I thought it might be fun to use for this technique. I’m sorry I currently don’t have step by step photos (or a video) showing this technique. If you need further clarification, please do not hesitate to let me know.

I started by working out my colour palette – Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Shaded Spruce and Blushing Bride. I then stamped up lots of images from the Tropical Chic stamp set before die cutting them all out with my Big Shot. Don’t put your Big Shot away as you are going to need it again.

Take a piece of paper the size of your card base. Position the die cut pieces over this piece of paper and make sure you cover all the space. Once you are happy with the spacing take a piece of Press ‘N Seal and place it over this panel. This will hold all of the die cut pieces in position while you do the next couple of steps. I used two rectangle dies from the Rectangle Stitched Framelits die set and positioned them over the panel to create a frame. I used post-it notes to hold the dies in place and then ran the panel through the Big Shot. This created two pieces – a frame and a rectangle panel. We are using the small rectangle panel to create today’s card.

Before we finish with the Big Shot, take your Embossing Mats and card base. Position a Rectangle Stitched Framelits die which is one size bigger than the panel you just cut out on the card base. Run it through the Big Shot. The Embossing Mat allows you to emboss the die and not cut it out. It makes a great subtle frame.

Okay, the next step is to carefully remove the die cuts from the panel so we can position it on our card base. 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.

Here’s the card…

It’s such a fun technique and it was so easy to do. It is a bit annoying putting on lots of Stampin’ Dimensionals and removing the backing and that’s the part which took me the most time (thank goodness for tweezers as that helped me a lot). It was so worth it though. I hope you’ll pop by tomorrow to see the second card created from this technique.

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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.

April 18, 2019 0 comment

All That You Are CASE the Catalogue Occasions Thank you

Let’s CASE the catalogue again: Thank You (All That You Are)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, you know I am a really big proponent of using stamp sets for more than one card. I really want to encourage you to get the most out of everything you buy from me. Plus, I want to encourage myself to do the same. I often make cards where I only vary one or two things such as the colour palette or the sentiment and other times every card I make is quite different from anything I’ve done with the stamp set in the past.

Today I am featuring a CASE of a CASE. What does CASE mean? CASE stands for Copy And Share Everything but you’ll notice we talk about the card as being CASEd. It’s a card you make which has been inspired by the work of someone else. Sometimes it is a fairly faithful replication and other times there might only be selected elements which have inspired you. You must give credit to the original designer especially if you decide to post your version on social media.

Anyway, back to my CASE of a CASE. I recently shared a card inspired by a card featured on page 3 of the Occasions catalogue. You can see that card here. I really loved it and decided I wanted to make it again but this time using Highland Heather as my card base. It’s one of my favourite colours in the range. Oooh, that is a big call, isn’t it? It’s true though.

So, I’m using the All That You Are stamp set and I’ve inked up the large floral image with Highland Heather and stamped all over my cardstock. I stuck with the same colour palette as my original card for the rest of the design –Flirty Flamingo, Petal Pink, Daffodil Delight and Granny Apple Green. I stamped out some of the floral images but reversed the colours for the flowers (the bigger flower is Flirty Flamingo and the smaller flowers are Petal Pink). I cut the flowers out using the coordinating dies from the Frosted Bouquet Framelits dies. I also needed a few more die cut leaves – thank you Rose Trellis die set. I stamped the sentiment, cut some vellum and then layered all the bits and pieces together.

Here’s the card…

To be honest, I think I prefer this version to my first attempt. What about you? Do you have a preference?

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Supplies Used:

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April 17, 2019 0 comment

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