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Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #34: Sketch Challenge

by Kylie September 14, 2021

written by Kylie

Hi, welcome to the Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop day! Thanks so much for hopping with us this month. The theme for our September 2021 Blog Hop is a Sketch Challenge. You can see the sketch below.

Here’s the Challenge…

Sketch challenges are always so fun. Sometimes they can be super challenging as you have to think outside of your regular design process. Other times again, you see a sketch and immediately you know what you are going to do. This card was a little bit of both. Once I decided upon my centre panel, the rest of the card came together quite quickly. I played around with patterned papers from different packs but in the end, I decided to go for quite a neutral, simple design.

I started by stamping the dahlia from the Delicate Dahlias stamp set on Crumb Cake cardstock in Early Espresso ink. Next, I coloured the images with White, Flirty Flamingo and Pumpkin Pie watercolour pencils. Over the top, I applied a light coating of Wink of Stella. TIP: Don’t be too heavy-handed with the Wink of Stella as it may cause your ink to bleed. Once I had finished this step I thought the design needed something else so I lightly applied some Early Espresso Watercolour Pencil to the edge of the dahlias and then blended it out with a Blender Pen. This helped the flowers to pop a little more.

I layered this coloured piece on a panel of Be Dazzling Specialty Designer Paper – such a pretty paper. This was then layered on a piece of Early Espresso cardstock which had been embossed with the Bark 3D Embossing Folder. I mounted this directly onto an Early Espresso card base.

The sentiment was chosen from the Artistically Inked stamp set. I gold heat embossed this on some Early Espresso cardstock and then die cut it using the Messages die. It was then popped up on the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. The finishing touches were to add a few Gilded Gems and a gold bow.

Here’s the card…

This card is actually so much prettier in real life. The Be Dazzling Specialty Paper is just so pretty! It’s a great way to add that little extra something special. I had such fun colouring the dahlias too. I hadn’t used the Watercolour Pencils in such a long time.

Let’s continue on the hop…

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

Kylie Page | Stampers Workshop (You Are Here)

Thanks for hopping along with us. Please continue on the hop and see the wonderful projects by the rest of the Stampers Anonymous ladies. They are always so inspiring!

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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.

September 14, 2021 9 comments

Birthdays Masculine Penguin Place Sale-A-Bration

Happy Birthday (Penguin Place)

by Kylie September 10, 2021

written by Kylie

Hi, the Penguin Place bundle is so versatile. You can use it over and over to create cards for so many different occasions – love, Christmas, friendship and more. Today we are making a birthday card.

To start, take a sheet of Basic White Thick cardstock and create your card base. Attach some paper from the Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper (this is a paper pack that could be yours for FREE with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration). I then attached another strip of patterned paper to the left-hand edge of the card front but added a small mat of Misty Moonlight cardstock.

Next, take a piece of Basic White cardstock and die cut two panels with a large die from the Hippo & Friends die set. Die-cut two so that you can tear off the bottom of one piece to add a little more interest to the card front (after you have sponged the background and stamped and embossed the snowflakes). You could even pop up this piece if you wanted.

I stamped the penguin from the Penguin Place stamp set as well as the rest of the parts of the penguin, the present and balloons. I then punched out the penguin and fussy cut all the other pieces, including some trees from the coordinating Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper. I also stamped and white heat embossed the sentiment on a small piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock.

For something a little different, I split some of the strands of the white Baker’s Twine apart and tied it to the end of the balloons. I thought it would be a cute touch.

After all of this was done, I adhered all the parts together and popped it up on the card front. The final touch was to add a coating of Wink of Stella.

Here’s the card…

This was such a fun card to make. I love that you can get such a different look each time you create with the Penguin Place bundle. If you want to start creating cards like these, all the products can be found in my online store. Let me know if you have any queries.

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September 10, 2021 0 comment

Birthdays Delicate Dahlias Many Messages Sale-A-Bration

Watercolour with the Delicate Dahlias stamp set

by Kylie September 4, 2021

written by Kylie

Hi, the Delicate Dahlias stamp set is a gorgeous Two-Step stamp set. It is also one that could be yours for free with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration. I love that the set comes with both a line image and a solid image. They can be used together or alone. I couldn’t help but use the line image and do some watercolouring.

I created this card using regular Basic White cardstock. This isn’t designed to take a lot of water so be careful not to add too much as you colour. Start off by stamping the main floral image in Versamark and then white heat embossing. Use a mask to cover this image and then stamp again. Repeat this process until you are happy with the design. Stamp the leaves where you want them. (In hindsight, I think a third leaf would have been nice in the lower right hand corner). If you are wondering how to create a mask, take a full stick Post It note and stamp the image in an ink you can see. Use your Paper Snips to cut the shape out, and I recommend cutting just inside the line so you don’t end up with a halo effect. When using the mask, make sure you lift it while you do your embossing just so you don’t ruin either the stamping or the mask.

I smooshed some Polished Pink, Pumpkin Pie and Granny Apple Green inks onto a clear block. Next I used my Water Painter to add a little water to the stamped images. Remember not to add too much as it isn’t watercolour paper. I then mixed up the ink with water and my Water Painter and started to paint the images. This is such a fun way to colour an image. You’ll end up with such a soft and pretty image.

While the images dry, you can create the rest of the card. I took a sheet of Thick Basic White cardstock and created my card base. The front was embossed with the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder. The sentiment comes from the Many Messages stamp set. I stamped it in Versamark onto a piece of Pear Pizzazz cardstock and then white heat embossed it before die cutting it with the Messages die.

By now, the main focal piece had dried. I cut it down to the size I wanted and then wrapped a length of White Organdy ribbon around it and tied a bow. It’s such a pretty ribbon! This piece was then layered directly onto a slightly bigger piece of Pear Pizzazz cardstock and then popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I attached the sentiment with Stampin’ Dimensionals and then finished off the card by adding Wink of Stella to the flowers and clear dots from the Silver & Clear Epoxy Essentials pack. I love the clear dots on flowers as it kind of makes me think of dew drops.

Here’s the card…

This was such a fun card for me to make. It’s easy and looks so pretty in person – much prettier than in the photo! If you are interested in getting the Delicate Dahlias stamp set, it is available to choose as a free gift with a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration. You are going to love creating with it. It’s so beautiful!

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September 4, 2021 0 comment

Birthdays Counting Sheep Creative Prompts Designer Series Paper Sale-A-Bration

September Creative Prompt: So Glad It’s Your Birthday (Counting Sheep)

by Kylie September 1, 2021

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, welcome to our Creative Prompt for September 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 thought this sketch might be a little challenging at first but the ideas actually came thick and fast. I knew immediately I would be using the super cute Sale-A-Bration stamp set Counting Sheep, and the coordinating Sheep dies to make my card. I’ve had this stamp set on my desk since the start of Sale-A-Bration and I really wanted to make a cute scene with these darling sheep.

I started by making a card base from Thick Basic White cardstock and then layering some pretty patterned paper from the Pattern Party Host Designer Series Paper pack. This is a cute Hostess paper pack.

I then stamped the sheep and party hats in Memento ink before colouring them with Stampin’ Blends. To create the sky background, I die cut the clouds die from the Basic Borders die set and used it as a template. Position the template over your cardstock panel and with a Blending Brush lightly sponge Balmy Blue over it. Start with the Blending Brush on the template so you don’t leave blotches. I love this technique. So simple but so effective!

This sky panel was matted with Balmy Blue cardstock and then adhered directly to the card base. I then die cut some of the clouds from the Sheep die set. At first, I had planned to die cut the clouds from paper and then add some Wink of Stella to make them shimmery. That’s when I spied the Jolly Felt and thought felt clouds would look so cool. I added some Adhesive Sheets to the back of the felt before running it through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. I also die cut a sun from Daffodil Delight cardstock.

The sentiment was stamped with Versamark and then white heat embossed before being die cut with the Messages die cut. Such a versatile die!

All that was left was to assemble the card and add a little Wink of Stella to the sheep, party hats and the sun.

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!

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September 1, 2021 0 comment

Artistically Inked Best Year Birthdays Facebook Live Nuts About Squirrels Peaceful Moments Technique Video

Create pretty cards with the Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder – Facebook Live Replay

by Kylie August 8, 2021

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, a few weeks ago I shared a couple of cards that generated a bit of interest including some requests to show how I created the top panel. The card features the gorgeous Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder and it is perfect for the technique I am going to share today. I know you are going to love it! I think you might even become as addicted to making cards like this as much as I am. It really is super easy and the result is so lovely!

I’m also sharing some new examples of these cards as I did a Facebook Live this week (my first one where I’ve made a card live! – that’s not AT ALL nerve-wracking. haha) to show exactly how I made this style of card. I’ve now uploaded the replay to YouTube because I know it can be so hard to find a Facebook Live after the event. Please note, this video hasn’t been edited so you’ll see all warts and all, and it does run for nearly 35 minutes.

Take your Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder, add some Basic White cardstock and run it through your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. I’d suggest making a few panels at this time because trust me, you won’t stop at one. Next, take your Stampin’ Blends and colour the embossed (raised) part of the design. The ink from the Stampin’ Blends will naturally bleed into the cardstock so use a gentle hand but don’t worry too much if it does bleed. The overall effect will still wow!

Finish off the card by adhering the panel to a card base and adding your sentiment and any bling you might like.

Here’s the card from the Facebook Live…

Here’s the Facebook Live Replay…

Here are the other sample cards…

They are just the prettiest of cards, aren’t they? I cannot stop making them. I find it really relaxing and I love how pretty they turn out. So much fun!

If the Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder is now on your wish list too, you can purchase it from my online store.

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August 8, 2021 0 comment

Birthdays CASE the Catalogue Designer Series Paper Hand-Penned Petals Nuts About Squirrels Technique

Happy Birthday (Hand-Penned Petals / Nuts About Squirrels) – CASE the Catalogue

by Kylie August 6, 2021

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, the samples in the Stampin’ Up!® catalogue are always so inspiring to me. I find they are not only helpful when the mojo goes missing, they sometimes remind you of a technique you might have forgotten, or one you might not have tried yet. So today I am sharing another card which I’ve CASEd (Copy And Share Everything) from the new Sale-A-Bration catalogue. It features the wonderful Beautifully Penned 12×12 Designer Series Paper. The paper pack contains 12 sheets (4 of 3 double-sided designs) and as well as having the nice penned illustrations, the papers also feature basic black and white designs. We are going to use three of the paper designs on our card today and we are going to use the technique of stamping directly onto patterned paper.

To start, select the papers from the Beautifully Penned Paper pack you want to use. We are using the scallop design as our background and we’ve diecut a scalloped border with a die from the Penned Flowers die set. We have used a dark flower paper for our next layer and this as die cut with a Stitched Rectangle die. Next up with used the dot paper and stamped with one of the flowers from the Hand-Penned Petals stamp set. This was then die cut with the coordinating Penned Flowers die. Colour them with your preferred colouring medium.

I stamped the sentiment on a piece of Basic White cardstock and then die cut it with a die from the Tasteful Labels die set. I used the Nuts about Squirrels stamp set for my sentiment.

All that is left is to assemble the card. I also added some of the gold embellishments from the Expressions In Ink Ephemera Pack to add more interest, as well as the Pale Papaya & White Ribbon.

Here’s the card…

The Beautifully Penned 12×12 Designer Series Paper pack is so fun to create with and so versatile too. If you choose it as your free item when you place a qualifying order, please share what you create with us. I’d love to see what you come up with.

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August 6, 2021 0 comment

Artistically Inked Birthdays Creative Prompts Designer Series Paper

August Creative Prompt: Happy Birthday (Artistically Inked)

by Kylie August 1, 2021

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, welcome to our Creative Prompt for August 2021. I’d love for you to play along with me.

How to join in…

Here’s the Creative Prompt…

The first thing I thought about this sketch was that it would be an awesome way to highlight some of the gorgeous Stampin’ Up!® Designer Series Paper (selected designs are still on Sale for one more day!). I chose to use papers from the Expressions In Ink Designer Series Paper. I love the gorgeous colours in this set and the gold foiling really adds that extra bit of wow! It then made it a really easy decision to use the coordinating Artisically Inked stamp set for the sentiment. I stamped it in Versamark Ink and heat embossed it with Gold Embossing Powder so that it coordinated with the papers I had chosen.

The next bit was a little bit of a harder for me to make a decision as to what to do. I could have gone with an actual circle like on the sketch and layered something on it. I also thought about replacing the circe with a couple of the floral images from the Artistically Inked stamp set. In the end I went with that gorgeous floral die from the coordinating Artistic die set. I added Foam Adhesive to the Basic White cardstock before I die cut the image so that it would have that extra dimension.

Now you could add some rhinestones, gems or even ribbon to finish off the card but I decided that since it was quite busy already to leave those off this time.

Here’s the card…

If you love paper as much as I do, don’t forget to take advantage of the Designer Series Paper sale. It ends tomorrow (2 August 2021). Click here for all the details and to get your favourite papers at a 15% discount.

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August 1, 2021 0 comment

Birthdays Sweet Strawberry Technique

Happy Birthday (Sweet Strawberry)

by Kylie July 31, 2021

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, have you heard of the Scrappy Strip Technique? It was quite popular a while ago and I think it originated with Bruno Bertucci. Well, he certainly made it popular! It’s an incredibly simple technique but looks super good – and it is an awesome way to use some of your gorgeous Designer Series Paper. There’s also still time to save and stock up on some of your favourite patterned paper as the Designer Series Paper Sale continues. It does end on 2 August so don’t delay if there’s something on your wish list.

Okay, let’s get onto the card. All you need to do is cut up strips of your patterned paper. I used the Sweet Symmetry Designer Series Paper for my card. Try to cut them on an angle so they are odd shapes as this gives a little more interest to your design. You can layout the strips so you make a design you are happy with or you can choose to just stick them down. I used Liquid Adhesive to adhere my strips so that I had a little bit of wiggle room to position the papers.

Once you have finished with your design, trim it to the size you like. I chose to have only a narrow border on my card base but I think if I was to create another card like this, then I would mat it before adhering to the card base.

Add your sentiment. I used a sentiment from the Sweet Strawberry stamp set and then die cut it with the Scalloped Contours die. I put a little bit of White Twine behind it and then popped it up with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I finished the card with a few of the clear Elegant Faceted Gems.

Here’s the card…

It’s such a quick and easy card. I know you are going to love re-creating it! Don’t forget the Designer Series Paper sale finishes on 2 August so there’s still time to stock up and save on some of your favourite patterned papers.

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July 31, 2021 2 comments

Best Year Birthdays Peaceful Moments Technique

Two fun birthday cards with the Tailored Tag Punch Technique (Best Year / Peaceful Moments)

by Kylie July 30, 2021

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, last weekend I had the absolute joy of hanging out with my friend, and Team Leader, Melissa Gifford. She drove down from Perth to catch up and it was a blast! Time sped by WAY too quickly! We laughed, talked and solved the problems of the world. We also crafted. Melissa was making some STUNNING cards for a Card Swap she had signed up for. She used the fabulous Tailored Tag technique which, as you all know, is one of my favourite techniques. I couldn’t stop looking at her cards and commenting on gorgeous they are.

She said she had prepared a lot of extra pieces and graciously offered some to me so I could make some cards too. I was thrilled and gratefully accepted. The cards feature the new (from 3 August) Blackberry Beauty Designer Series Paper. This is a specialty paper that has beautiful gold foiling. It’s even better in person too! The catalogue (and my cards) do not do this paper justice! It is now on my wish list!

I’m sharing two cards today but they have both been created in the same way. The only difference is the sentiment and the sentiment strip. For the first card, I used the Best Year stamp set and a Stitched Rectangle die. For the second card, I used the Peaceful Moments stamp set and the Ornate Frames dies.

To start, punch out a heap of patterned paper with the Tailored Tag punch. Take a piece of cardstock and start adhering each punched piece, leaving a small gap between them. I usually start with a panel bigger than I think I will need and then cut it to size later (and that is part of the reason I ended up being able to create two cards). Once I have stuck down all the pieces, cut the panel to the size you want and mat on a layer of Gold Foil Sheet. This panel can then be adhered to your card base directly or popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

For the sentiment, I thought I’d do something a little different – gold on gold embossing. If you have an embossing buddy or other powder tool, I recommend you use it before you start as you really don’t want stray embossing powder on this piece. Stamp your sentiment with Versamark ink on the Gold Foil Sheet and then emboss with Gold Embossing Powder. Melt the embossing powder with your Heat Tool before die cutting the shape you like.

Add a circle of Gold trim from the Simply Elegant Trim pack and then pop up with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I finished off the card with a few of the gold Gilded Gems.

Here’s the first card…

Here’s the second card…

Aren’t they pretty cards?! I was so thankful Melissa was happy to share her supplies with me.

I have previously shared a video showing how to assemble the punched out pieces. If you need more of a step by step guide, you can see it here. If you need any products to create this card, you can find them in my online store here. The new patterned paper will be available from 3 August 2021.

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July 30, 2021 0 comment

Birthdays

Happy Birthday (Penguin Place / Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder)

by Kylie July 26, 2021

written by Kylie

Hi everyone, today I am sharing a really pretty card featuring the Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder. The Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder is fabulous. It can be used in so many different ways. I’ve already shared one idea here.

To create today’s card, start with a panel of Fluid 100 Watercolour Paper and spray with water. Smoosh some Balmy Blue, Coastal Cabana and Crumb Cake inks onto a non-porous surface and spray with water. Then ‘pounce’ the Watercolour paper into the different colours. Stop when you are happy with the look. Let it dry, or heat with your Heat Tool.

Position the watercolour panel in your Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder and run it through your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. It will look so pretty! With the White Pigment Ink, gently tap this over the raised parts of the embossed panel. If you aren’t getting the look you want, apply the white ink with a Sponge Dauber. White Pigment ink does take a while to dry so either put it aside or heat with your Heat Tool.

Create your card base. I used Pool Party and added one side to the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder. Run this through your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.

Next up, is the assembly. Add your decorative panel to a Basic White Cardstock mat so you can see a small white border. Pop up the panel with Stampin’ Dimensionals and adhere to your card base.

Stamp the sentiment (and white heat emboss), from the Penguin Place stamp set (coming soon), on a small piece of Pool Party cardstock and then cut this out with a die from the Ornate Frames die set. Add the sentiment to your card. The final touch is to add some Rhinestones.

Here’s the card…

This is such a fun and easy card to make. The technique is so simple too. I know you’ll have fun playing around with different colour combinations. If you need any products to create this card, you can find them in my online store here.

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July 26, 2021 0 comment

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