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Fun kids birthday cards with the Stellar Birthday stamp set

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Happy World Cardmaking Day! YAY! Today, I’m sharing a couple of cards that might be fun for the child in your life. The cards feature the super cute Stellar Birthday stamp set. This set has some cool designs – boy, girl and dog astronauts, a rocket, planets, stars, as well as some great sentiments.

I decided to make two cards – one with a boy as the main character and one with the girl. They are otherwise identical.

To start, I stamped all my elements (from the Stellar Birthday stamp set) onto some Basic White cardstock. I then coloured in the characters with Stampin’ Blends before fussy cutting them out. Die-cut the sentiment with a die from the Tasteful Labels die set.

For the card base, I used thick Basic White cardstock which I then embossed with the Hammered Metal 3D Embossing Folder. It creates a really interesting texture.

Next up, I smooshed Misty Moonlight ink on some Basic White cardstock. I then sponged on some Night of Navy ink. It doesn’t have to be too perfect as you want the sky to have some interest. In fact, the next step is to drip some water on your inked up background. The water droplets add even more interest. Make sure this layer is completely dry before proceeding to the next step. Once it is dry, swipe an Embossing Buddy or Powder Tool over the surface (hopefully, you still have one) before stamping the stars and planets in Versamark ink. White heat emboss these images. They pop against the dark blue of the sky. Love it!

I then trimmed some Silver Foil and added it to the top and bottom of my sky panel. I also die cut some stars using the Messages die. All that is left to do is to adhere all the parts together. Did someone say Wink of Stella? Of course! I added some to the astronauts, the dog and the planets.

Here’s the first card…

Here’s the second card…

Aren’t they both super cute cards?! Just quietly, they were also super enjoyable to colour and make! I cannot wait to use this set again. So fun!

Enjoy World Cardmaking Day! I hope you have a great day and make some time to create too!

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

Happy Stamping, Kylie

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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.

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October Creative Prompt: Thank You (Free As A Bird)

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone, welcome to our Creative Prompt for October 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 love this sketch design and it is one I have turned to again and again over many years. It is a very basic design but it always seems to work. I hope you’ll use it and love it too.

For my card, I decided to go with a rather simple and elegant design. The pretty birds on a branch from the Free As a Bird stamp set were calling my name to create with again. I stamped them in Tuxedo Black Memento on Basic White cardstock and then coloured them with Stampin’ Blends. This panel was then die-cut with the stitched scalloped die from the Scalloped Contours dies set. I love the frames in this set!

Next up, I created a card base from Thick Basic White cardstock. I adhered a panel of blue striped paper from the You’re A Peach Designer Series Paper pack. Such a pretty paper! I didn’t want the stripe across the middle of the card to be too distracting so decided to use some Vellum. It still looked a little plain so I ran it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine in the Timber 3D Embossing Folder. I thought the tree texture would tie in nicely with the birds sitting on a branch look.

The sentiment was white heat embossed on a piece of Balmy Blue cardstock. This was die-cut using one of the dies from the Stitched So Sweetly die set – another of my go-to dies!

In assembling the card I popped up the centre panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a box of white Baker’s Twine and some clear epoxy dots. In case you were wondering, yes, I definitely did add a little shimmer to the card with some Wink of Stella.

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!

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

Happy Stamping, Kylie

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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.

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Welcome to October 2021! (Creative Prompt / New Host Code)

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Happy October 2021! Over the past couple of months, there has been so much happening with Stampin’ Up!® especially with Sale-A-Bration. How fantastic was it to be able to choose additional products for free with our orders?! I love it! I know it is a shame they aren’t part of the regular range. Having said that, there are still heaps of current products which I am looking forward to creating with again. While October may be a little quieter than previous months, there are a few fun things on the horizon. I’ll share as soon as I can.

I know many of you are starting to work on Christmas cards and gifts. Given the state of the world, I strongly recommend that you look at purchasing your supplies and gifts earlier than you might have in the past. While Stampin’ Up!® is doing its best to try and keep products in stock, there are some which have moved onto backorder and therefore they’ll take a little longer to get to us. Please try and keep this in mind and allow a little extra time where you can.

I’ve also found that some of the cards I am sending are taking WAY longer than to arrive than ever before. In fact, I’ve now had a couple of cards take two months to arrive in Victoria (from WA). If you have placed an order with me, please know I have sent your ‘thank you’ card and gift but that they may be caught up in the mail. Please do let me know if yours seems like it is lost in the mail so I can arrange a new one to be sent. I value each and every order (yes, I still do a happy dance when they come in) so I really do want to be able to pass on my thanks!

World Cardmaking Day is almost upon us. There is a new Host Code for October. Of course, we also have a new Creative Prompt as well. I’m a big fan of this prompt and I hope you’ll enjoy it too. Okay, let’s get into it….

World Cardmaking Day – October 2

World Cardmaking Day is this Saturday 2 October. I love that we have a day where we can celebrate all that is cardmaking – the joy of the hobby, the friendships made, the cards we send to brighten another’s day. In the spirit of this day, I’d love to encourage you to make a card, send a card! While I am not having a formal function this year, I will be spending some time crafting and I can’t think of a better way to spend the day.

Hostess Code – October 2021

The new Host Code for October is now live.  When ordering please use the code UTPDFJ7R if your order is less than $250 to receive a little thank you gift from me.  If your order is over $250, please do not use this code as you will be entitled to your own Hostess Benefits (plus you’ll still receive a little thank you gift from me).

Stampers Workshop Creative Prompts

It’s time for a new Creative Prompt for October. I had a lot of fun with this one and I hope you will too. I’ve created a thread on my Stampers Workshop Facebook page (pinned to the top of the page) and 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 prompts will inspire and challenge us all to create. By sharing in the comments section we can comment, support and encourage each other. I do hope you’ll join me. Here’s the new creative prompt…

Here’s to a happy October! I hope you all stay safe and well!

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

Happy Stamping, Kylie

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Final hours of Sale-A-Bration

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone, just a reminder Sale-A-Bration ends in a few hours. So sad! I hope you have loved getting a little extra gift with all of your qualifying orders. I know I have. There are some fabulous freebies and I have been loving creating with them. I know you will too.

So if you are new and you aren’t sure what Sale-A-Bration is, read on…you will love it! Let’s get into it…

Sale-A-Bration August to September 2021 – ends tonight!!

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.

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

Happy Stamping, Kylie

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Stampin’ Creative Global Blog Hop – September 2021 – Sending Thanks

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hello and welcome to the Stampin’ Creative Global Blog Hop! Currently, you’re visiting the blog of Kylie at Stampers Workshop! Thanks so much for hopping with us this month. To see the rest of the blogs in the hop, there’s a list below.

The theme for our September 2021 Blog Hop is Sending Thanks.

I make and send a lot of Thank You cards so I loved this theme. The hardest part was deciding which products to use as there are so many fabulous stamps, dies and papers which could be used. In the end I decided to continue the love fest with the Counting Sheep stamp set. I’m so sad that it will no longer be available after Sale-A-Bration finishes. It was one of my favourite of the freebies.

Here’s the card…

The idea behind this card was to make a fun and punny card. I also wanted to make it look like one of the sheep was handing up the last ‘E’ to create the “Ewe”. I’m not sure I totally succeeded with that but that was the intention.

It was a super simple card to make. I stamped the sheep from the Counting Sheep stamp set, coloured and then die cut them with the coordinating Sheep die. I also die cut the sun and the fences at the same time. Next, I chose my patterned paper for the background. I picked a couple of papers from the Pattern Party Host Designer Series Paper pack – so many awesome papers in this pack! I die-cut the grass effect with a die from the Basic Borders die set. I also die cut a white panel from the Layering Dioramas die set. This was supposed to look a little like a cloud in the sky plus enable me to highlight the sentiment.

In hindsight I should have stamped the sentiment and then die cut it but as I was unsure of my plan I did it the other way around. I used the Stamparatus to position it in the right place, plus I then stamped again in Versamark so I could clear emboss it (you could use Black embossing but I don’t have any at the moment). As I wanted the ‘EWE’ to stand out, I added some Foam Adhesive Sheets to the Poppy Parade cardstock before running it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.

The final step was to put it all together, and of course, add a little Wink of Stella to the sheep, sun and sentiment. So fun!

Let’s continue on the hop…

Thank you so much for visiting my blog. To continue on the hop here is a list of all the participants.

Thanks again for hopping along with us.  I hope you will play along with us too. Be sure to visit all the other blogs as I know you are going to be so inspired!

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

Happy Stamping, Kylie

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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.

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A Christmas card made with Sheep (Counting Sheep)

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi, recently my friend Melissa shared a gorgeous Christmas card using the Counting Sheep stamp set and the coordinating Sheep die set. You can see it here! It was so darling and I couldn’t help but ask her if I could CASE (Copy And Share Everything) it. Fortunately, she agreed and my version of her cute card is what I am sharing with you today.

Stamp out each of the sheep from the Counting Sheep stamp set twice (except for the one you are putting on the top of the tree). Colour them with your preferred colouring medium; I used Stampin’ Blends. Next, die-cut them with the coordinating Sheep dies. While you have the Sheep dies out, take a piece of Gold Foil Sheet and die cut the sun – we will use this as the star at the top of the tree.

Stamp the sentiment in Real Red ink. I chose to use a sentiment from the Best Years stamp set but I masked off the part which I didn’t want so only “Happy Christmas” remained. Use the Messages die to cut out the sentiment. Cut out some additional stars from the Gold Foil Sheet.

While the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine was out I also die cut a hill for the sheep to stand on using a die from the Basic Borders dies. I used Old Olive cardstock for this base as I wanted it to tie in with the rest of my colour scheme. I had chosen to use a Real Red card base and patterned paper from the Gingerbread & Peppermint Designer Series Paper pack.

Once everything was cut out, all that was left to do was to assemble the card and add a little Wink of Stella to the sheep.

Here’s the card…

I really enjoyed creating this card. I was thinking it might be fun to re-make this card as a birthday card. The sheep at the top could hold balloons and a flag die cut with dies from the Sheep die set. So cute!

The Counting Sheep stamp set and the Sheep dies can only be obtained for FREE with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration. Sale-A-Bration ends today – 30 September 2021.

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

Happy Stamping, Kylie

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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.

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Let’s make a birthday card with the Counting Sheep stamp set

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi, today we are continuing the love fest with the Counting Sheep stamp set. This, and the coordinating Sheep die set, are two of my favourite products in the Sale-A-Bration promotion.

Today’s card is also based on a card design featured in the current Sale-A-Bration catalogue. It is super easy to make and if you love colouring then you will love it too!

Start by taking a panel of Crumb Cake cardstock and stamping the different sheep randomly all over with Memento ink. Fill in any spaces with the party hats. Next up we are going to colour in the images with Watercolour Pencils. You could choose to use a Blender Pen to soften the coloured pencil look but I didn’t think it was necessary. Once you’ve finished colouring all the images, die-cut this panel with a Stitched Rectangle die.

Next, create a card base with a sheet of Thick Basic White cardstock. Attached the coloured panel to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals. To create the sentiment, pick an assortment of coloured cardstock. I chose Granny Apple Green, Pumpkin Pie and Coastal Cabana. Stamp the sentiment in Versamark on each piece of cardstock then white heat emboss. Cut the sentiments into strips. We are going to then use part of each piece to layer our sentiment.

Cut a strip of Coastal Cabana patterned paper from the Brights 6×6 Designer Series Paper. This will be our first layer. Next, tie a large bow with Linen Thread and adhere this in place with a Glue Dot. A circle of Vellum is added next and finally, we add the sentiment strips.

The final touch to the card is to add some Wink of Stella to the sheep and party hats.

Here’s the card…

It was fun to colour with the Watercolour pencils. They do actually really pop against the Crumb Cake cardstock.

I also totally love the Counting Sheep stamp set. If you too love this stamp set then don’t delay! The Counting Sheep stamp set and the Sheep dies can only be obtained for FREE with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration. Sale-A-Bration ends 30 September 2021.

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

Happy Stamping, Kylie

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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.

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Make a cute birthday card using the Counting Sheep stamp set – CASE the Catalogue (Facebook Live Replay)

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi, Stampin’ Up!® catalogues are always filled with such wonderful samples. I’m often inspired to re-create them. So today, I thought it would be fun to do a Facebook Live and create one with you all. This time we used two super cute Sale-A-Bration items – Counting Sheep stamp set and Sheep die set – and we made one of the cards featured on page 11 of the Sale-A-Bration catalogue.

Here’s the card…

If you would like to see how it all came together you can watch the unedited Facebook Live here, on Facebook or on YouTube.

Here’s the (unedited) Facebook Live replay…

This was such a fun card to make. I hope you’ll give it a try. The Counting Sheep stamp set and the Sheep die set is only available during Sale-A-Bration. You can obtain either, or both, for free, with a qualifying order. These products are only available until the end of the month (30 September 2021).

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

Happy Stamping, Kylie

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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.

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Let’s make a birthday card with the Counting Sheep stamp set

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi, the Counting Sheep stamp set and the coordinating Sheep die set are two of my favourite products in the Sale-A-Bration promotion. I’ve had so much fun making cute cards with the sheep. Creating scenes would have to be one of my favourite things to do and that’s what I am sharing with you today.

The card is actually really simple despite having quite a few components. Thankfully the Sheep dies make that side of things easy! So start off by stamping your sheep and the party hats, then colour them in with Stampin’ Blends. Die cut the sheep, and any additional elements with the Sheep die cuts. I also used the Layering Circles dies to cut out a circle. The paper I used for the background (Pattern Party Host Designer Series Paper) is quite busy so I wanted the circle to break it up a little.

The card base was made from Misty Moonlight cardstock. I also stamped and white embossed the sentiment on Misty Moonlight cardstock.

Once all the elements were die cut, it was simply a matter of adhering everything in place. I popped up the jumping sheep and the sentiment with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Everything else was adhered with Seal.

The final touch was to add some Wink of Stella to the sheep, party hats and balloons.

Here’s the card…

I totally love the Counting Sheep stamp set. If you too love this stamp set then don’t delay! The Counting Sheep stamp set and the Sheep dies can only be obtained for FREE with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration. Sale-A-Bration ends 30 September 2021.

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

Happy Stamping, Kylie

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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.

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Let’s colour! (Feels Like Home)

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi, one of the things I love most about stamping and cardmaking is colouring. I love stamping an image and then just colouring away. Sometimes I’ll stamp the image a couple of times and then play around with different colour combinations. Sometimes I will change a lot of the details and other times only a few. That’s how today’s cards came about. I finally got the Feels Like Home stamp set from the Sale-A-Bration promotion (which ends on 30th September 2021). I couldn’t wait to colour it!

I started by stamping the image twice on some Basic White cardstock as I knew I would be colouring at least two images in the one sitting. I picked out a heap of Stampin’ Blends and started colouring. You can see all the different colours used in the supply list below. If you need further clarification, don’t hesitate to contact me.

Once the colouring was completed, I added a little Wink of Stella to the door and the flowers. It gave the image such a delightful shimmer. I die cut the panels using a die from the Scalloped Contours set. I love this die as it gives such a nice finish – and there’s no need to do any additional matting.

Let’s look at each card more closely now…

Here’s the first card…

For this card, I matted a piece of Pear Pizzazz patterned paper on a Thick Basic White card base. I then took the natural colour of twine from the Baker’s Twine Essentials pack. Instead of using it as it was, I split it and only used two strands. I then wrapped it around the card base and tied a bow. The sentiment was stamped and white heat embossed it on a piece of Flirty Flamingo cardstock. I then assembled the card. As the design was quite detailed, I decided to keep the card quite simple.

Here’s the second card…

For the second card, I thought it might be fun to continue the wall theme by using the Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder as the base of the card. I used the Blending Brushes to add a little Smoky Slate ink to the bricks. I thought this would give it a little more interest. Next up, I tied some white Baker’s Twine around the card. I think it helps tie the stark white of the main focal panel to the grey of the Smoky Slate card base. The sentiment was white heat embossed on Pool Party to tie in with the colour of the door. All that was left was to assemble the card.

I had an absolute blast colouring these cards and I am so happy with how they turned out. Do you love to colour too? Which one of the above do you like the best?

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!
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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.

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