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Thank You So Very Much (Butterfly Gala)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, one of the things I love about stamping is that I can express my artistic side even when I cannot paint or draw (well, anything that I would want in the public domain). Stampin’ Up! makes it so easy for me to be creative and end up with gorgeous projects by creating fantastic stamp sets like Butterfly Gala and the coordinating craft punch.

To create my card all I did was stamp the outline of the butterfly using black ink. I then used the coordinating solid stamps and inked them in a light colour. Using the ‘rock ‘n roll’ technique, I added a second darker colour to the edge of the inked stamp. You don’t need to be too fussy about having it all perfectly even as nature isn’t like this! It’s fantastic. As the stamps are photopolymer you can easily see through them to position them in the correct place on the black outline. All that is left is to use the coordinating punch to punch out the pieces. I was able to quickly stamp a few different colour combinations – Lemon Lime Twist/Granny Apple Green, Pool Party/Bermuda Bay, and Flirty Flamingo/Melon Mambo.

To create the card I folded a piece of Basic Black cardstock and added a panel of dotty paper from the Botanical Butterfly DSP (which is a freebie you could earn during Sale-A-Bration). Next up, I stamped the sentiment before mounting it on another piece of Basic Black cardstock. This panel was popped up using Stampin’ Dimensionals. All that was left was to position the butterflies and add a coat of Wink of Stella. Voila! Done!

Here’s the card…

It’s so pretty. The colours are so vibrant and look so beautiful with the Wink of Stella shimmering. I hope you’ll give this a try and if you do, please let me know. I’d love to see what you create.

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

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Supplies Used:

Listed below are the supplies (plus their refills) 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.

January 21, 2019 4 comments

CASE the Catalogue Needle & Thread Occasions Thank you

CASE the Catalogue: Thank You (Needle & Thread)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, have you all had a chance to look at the new Occasions catalogue? As well as showcasing the gorgeous new products, the catalogue features some AMAZING samples. I’ve linked the full Occasions catalogue so you can flip through it. You are going to love all of the examples. One card I loved is on page 38 of the catalogue and that is the inspiration for this card I am sharing today.

I’ve used the Needle & Thread stamp set as well as the coordinating Needlepoint Nook 12×12 Designer Series Paper. This stamp set is one of the new Distinktive Stamp sets. I find that I need to test out the stamp before committing it to my project. Sometimes I feel like I have too much ink on the stamp so I like to experiment first. If you cannot seem to get the right amount of ink, try using a sponge dauber to apply the ink. This is actually my preferred method.

Here’s the card…

I loved using the die to create a subtle background. It just adds that bit of interest.

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

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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.

January 10, 2019 0 comment

Bloom By Bloom Butterfly Gala Occasions Thank you

Thank you so very much (Bloom By Bloom / Butterfly Gala)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, today I am sharing a sneak peek at some of the new products which will be available to customers in the new Occasions catalogue which launches in January 2019. This card design is also based on a card featured in the new catalogue, however, I have changed up the colours and orientation of the design. This card features the new stamp sets Bloom by Bloom and Butterfly Gala as well as the new embossing folder Dot to Dot.

Here’s the card…

What do you all think of those big and bold floral images? Aren’t they fabulous? I cannot wait to create more with them. I *love* the sentiment stamp from the Butterfly Gala stamp set. The fonts are beautiful!

This is just a sneak peek at what is heading your way. If you would like access to these goodies earlier (perhaps as a Christmas present to yourself), please consider joining my team! I’d love to have you be part of this wonderful community too.

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

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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.

December 4, 2018 2 comments

Animal Outing Thank you

Thank You Big Time (Animal Outing)

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, it’s rapidly approaching our OnStage event where demonstrators gather together to share ideas and see the upcoming catalogues. I’m so excited to be attending the local OnStage event in Melbourne. I’ve been busy getting ready for the swap I am participating in. For this particular swap, we are making 25 cards and will swap them during OnStage. I love swapping cards with people at these events as you get to see how others use the same products and you also get to meet new people who love the same hobby as you. It’s a lot of fun.

I thought you might like a little sneak peek at the card I have made. I’ve used the super cute stamp set Animal Outing and the coordinating dies Animal Friends (also available as a bundle for a 10% discount).

Here’s the card…

One of my favourite things about this card is actually the texture on the Granny Apple Green cardstock. I used the Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Subtle and I love the effect!

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

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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.

November 8, 2018 0 comment

Birthday Blooms Thank you

Thanks (Birthday Blooms)

written by Kylie

Hi, have I mentioned how much I love the Birthday Blooms stamp set? Only a few times, right? I love how many different types of cards you can create, or you can create very similar cards but use different colourways, and they all look so fantastic. I really feel stamp sets like these offer such great value for money.

I had been wanting to experiment with the combination of the new colour Poppy Parade and Melon Mambo to colour the floral image. I thought the combination might create a really pretty pinky red. I used my Aqua Painters to apply the colour to Shimmery White Cardstock. I also used Basic Black and Granny Apple Green to finish off the design. Once finished, I trimmed it out and put it aside.

I decided to keep the card itself very simple with the floral image the main star of the piece. I thought a nice white background would be the perfect stage for it but it needed a little texture. As I was flicking through my embossing folders I couldn’t decide between the Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder and the Hexagons Dynamics Textured Embossing Folder so I decided to use both and create two cards.

For the first card, I used a landscape design and featured the Layered Leaves Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder.

Here’s the card…

For the second card, I used a portrait design with the Hexagons Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder.

Here’s the card…

I love the combination of the Poppy Parade and Melon Mambo and hope to experiment further with it in the future. I also love the elegance of the cards and I think it would look lovely in any other colour combination too. One idea could be to create a white flower on the white background. Another idea could be to emboss the flower in gold and use a corresponding sentiment also embossed in gold. I think that would be really lovely as well. And now you can tell why I spend so much time working with the Birthday Blooms set. There are just so many different ways you can use this set.

If you love the Birthday Blooms set, it is available in my online store until May 31st, 2018.

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

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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 18, 2018 0 comment

Pieces & Patterns Thank you

Thank You (Pieces & Patterns / Pick a Pattern DSP)

written by Kylie

Hi, today’s card will appeal to those of you who love to fussy cut. Years ago, I did *not* like to fussy cut. Gradually, I actually found it to be quite a relaxing practice. With more and more coordinating dies becoming available the need to fussy cut isn’t necessarily there but it is still something I quite enjoy. Whilst we can fussy cut out our stamped images, we can also cut out images from our Designer Series Paper and build cards around these items.

I’m using the really fun Pick a Pattern Designer Series Paper for this card. I love the super cute critters on this paper. (This paper will be retiring when the new catalogue is launched so if you love it too, now is the time to get some). This idea is a really good one for those papers where you might consider it to be a little too busy. You can simply cut out the elements which are of interest to you.

The idea behind today’s card was to create the effect of a Polaroid image with all the little creatures hanging out together. I got a little carried away though…as sometimes happens. I really love this idea and I am definitely going to try this design again in the future.

Here’s the card…

Aren’t those critters from the Pick a Pattern Designer Series Paper super cute? I love creating cards with critters as they can be used for just about any occasion and for masculine cards as well, and we all know they aren’t the easiest audience to create for. If you use your decorative paper in a similar way, I’d love to see it!

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

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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 30, 2018 0 comment

Make A Difference Thank you

Thanks (Make A Difference)

written by Kylie

Hi, sometimes I think our embossing folders never get enough love…well, mine sure don’t. I love using them but sometimes forget to do so. I don’t know why. They are fabulous tools to add a little extra texture to a card. With the new “Lovely Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder” (which you will be able to pre-order from May 1, 2018, or right now if you are a Demonstrator), you can not only add some gorgeous texture, you can make it a fabulous feature of a card.

The first card was inspired by a card I saw on a Demonstrators Group. Unfortunately, I cannot link to the original designer because I only saw it in passing and didn’t take note of the designer. It wasn’t something I thought I was ever going to try. I’ve subsequently seen a few people try this technique.

All you need is the embossing folder, cardstock and some inks. I placed a sheet of Whisper White cardstock into the embossing folder and ran it through the Big Shot. You can use either sponge daubers or the stamping sponges to add the colours to the embossed (raised) sections of the paper. You can use any colour combination you like. Now if you are a perfectionist you might struggle a little with this technique as it is a little messy and the colours can combine in ways you might really like but I hope you’ll give it a go as it really does look good when the card is finished.

Here’s the card…

As I was making the first card I kept dabbing off the ink onto a scrap piece of paper which just happened to be an earlier attempt at this same card. I realised that the reverse side looked just as pretty using this technique so I had to give this a try as well.

Here’s the card…

This is a technique which really surprised me by how much I like it. Have you tried colouring your embossing folders like this? I hope you’ll give it a go. It really does look so lovely.

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

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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 26, 2018 0 comment

CASE the Catalogue Occasions Petal Palette Petal Passion Thank you

Thank You (Petal Palette)

written by Kylie

Hi, I hope you have all had a very happy Easter! Did you have time to create over this long weekend? I managed to squeeze a little in but my mojo seemed to have gone on its own holiday. One of the things I do when my mojo leaves town is to CASE the catalogue. As I have said many times in the past, the catalogue (and my blog) is here to inspire you when the ideas seem hard to come by. All you have to remember is that you must give credit when it is due (when posting online). I’ve really wanted to do more with the Petal Passion Suite. I love the entire suite but haven’t given it much love lately. I love all of the examples in the catalogue too and have been wanting to recreate them so that’s what I have done today.

For this card, you will need the Petal Passion Memories & More Card Pack, the Petal Palette stamp set and the coordinating Petals & More Thinlits dies (which is also available as a bundle for a 10% discount). You could also use one of the papers from the Petal Passion Designer Series Paper if you like.

Start by selecting two cards from the Petal Passion Memories & More Card Pack – one for the card base and one for the second layer. Stamp the dots stamp from the Petal Palette stamp set on the top card with Pool Party ink. Stamp the little bird in Memento ink as you will be colouring it with Stampin’ Blends markers. Stamp the sentiment on Pool Party cardstock. Die cut out the bird, the leaf die, the little decorative element and the label die while you have the Big Shot out. All that is left to do is assemble the elements on the card. Don’t forget to add the lovely Petal Passion Elements.

Here’s the card…

Isn’t it a lovely design! It isn’t exactly the same as the card in the catalogue but it is pretty close. When CASE-ing the catalogue, you don’t have to recreate it exactly. Just use it for inspiration. Sometimes you might want to recreate the card as closely as possible, other times, you might select to use the colour combinations or the card design. For me, I thought it might be fun to try this card in a different colourway. I’ve used the same design but have substituted the Pool Party with Pink Pirouette.

Here’s the card…

I hope you will give this card a try too. I think it would also look really pretty done in oranges and reds too. What colours do you think would look great?

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

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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 3, 2018 0 comment

Stampin' Blends Thank you Thankful Thoughts

Thank you so much (Thankful Thoughts)

written by Kylie

Hi, I’m so excited to share today’s card with you. This Thank You card has been sitting on my desk unfinished for weeks now. I couldn’t quite get the image from my brain to translate to paper. Finally, last night, I had a breakthrough and worked out a design I really love. This card is so pretty in real life! The combination of the vellum, copper, old olive and pool party is gorgeous!

This is actually a really super easy card to pull together, especially if you have already coloured the Just Add Color Specialty Designer Paper. If you don’t like to colour you could always use some of the pretty pre-printed designer series papers.

I coloured the Just Add Color Specialty Designer Series Paper with Stampin’ Blends (mainly Old Olive). To add some variety to the colour palette, I added a base of Daffodil Delight to some of the leaves. Other times I used the Color Lifter to ‘remove’ some of the ink which created another variation. Initially, I planned to leave the background white, however, I thought it might have been a little stark so I filled in the rest of the page with the Light Pool Party Stampin’ Blends marker. The panel was trimmed to size and adhered to a top folding Old Olive card base.

The card looked so pretty with just the coloured paper. I debated adding a die cut circle and a stamped greeting so you could really see the patterned paper. As you can see, I didn’t end up staying with this idea. Instead, I grabbed a sheet of vellum and stamped the greeting with versamark ink before applying the gorgeous copper embossing powder (which I now want to use on every project as it is soooo pretty!).

I used the fine-tip glue pen on the back of the vellum panel and traced the greeting so that you couldn’t see the adhesive at all. Instead of going for my usual bling (rhinestones), I turned to the Metallics Sequin Assortment and selected a few different sizes of copper sequins. The sequins were adhered using the fine-tip glue pen. I squeezed out a little bit of the glue on a scrap piece of paper and used my tweezers to pick up each sequin, dip it in the glue and then put it in place on the card. The finishing touch was to wind the Copper Metallic Thread around the top of the card a few times, tie it in a knot and let some of the strands hang down the side of the card. Voila! The card is complete!

Here’s the card…

It is such a pretty card and I am *loving* the copper embossing powder and copper thread. So gorgeous!!

If you wanted a couple of other ways to change up the card design, you could add a panel of white cardstock under the sentiment so it really pops (maybe use a stitched die so you get a little bit of added texture showing through), or add more of the Copper Metallic Thread to the bottom of the card panel. I think that would look pretty as well.

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

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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.

February 4, 2018 2 comments

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