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Create a paper quilt card with the Stitched Rectangles Dies (In Symmetry)

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi, my friend Emily creates the most gorgeous quilts. You can see some of her work here. Every time she shares with me a photo of her latest project I think, I’d love to be a quilter too. She’s so inspiring. Since I am a paper crafter, I thought maybe I could try quilting with paper instead.

For my paper quilt, I chose the really pretty Sweet Symmetry Designer Series Paper and added some Bumblebee, Flirty Flamingo and Just Jade cardstock to round it out. Fair warning, this card does take a bit of time to prep but there are a couple of things you can do to speed it up. The first thing is to add Adhesive Sheets to the back of your paper. This will help you pull it all together quickly. I also recommend starting with a panel the size of your card base. You can always cut it down to size later.

So, after you’ve added to adhesive to the paper, grab the Stitched Rectangles dies, and start die cutting. It’s repetitive so put on one of your favourite shows, or some music to help the time go. The other thing to be aware of when die-cutting is the direction of the paper. You might want to cut a few in each direction so you can more easily play around with your design. Once everything is cut, pull off the backing and start sticking everything down. If you are worried about the layout, you can always position the triangles in place and play around with your design.

Next up, I cut my quilt to size and then positioned it in the Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder before running it through my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. I thought my quilt piece should have that quilted effect but you can skip this step if you prefer.

I then adhered my quilt panel to a panel of Basic White cardstock. This was adhered directly to a Night of Navy card base. (You could pop this up if you prefer).

The sentiment, from the In Symmetry stamp set, was stamped in Night of Navy and then die cut with a die from the Stitched So Sweetly die set. I added some White Bakers Twine behind it and then popped it up on my card. I thought some of the Basic Pearls would be a nice way to finish the card.

Here’s the card…

Funnily enough, it is actually a very simple card to make. You do need to do a lot of die-cutting but it isn’t too bad. If you use the Adhesive Sheets on the back of the paper, it becomes so simple to easily remove the backing of each die cut piece, then stick it down and move on to the next one.

I hope you’ll give it a go. It was actually super fun to try my hand at quilting but I think I’m going to stick with paper quilting….for now. 🙂

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

by Kylie
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.

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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Thanks (Hand-Penned Petals / CASE the Catalogue)

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone, so what do you all think of the new Catalogue and the Sale-A-Bration offerings? Pretty cool, right? One of the products I love most in the Sale-A-Bration catalogue is the Beautifully Penned 12×12 Designer Series Paper. I love how it coordinates with the current Hand-Penned Suite. In this pack of paper, you get 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 which can be used for just about any project.

Of course, I was so inspired by the samples in the catalogue that…well, I had to CASE (Copy And Share Everything) them. The first card I’m sharing is super simple and I really think you are going to love it and want to try it for yourself.

All you need to do is pick out your patterned paper from the Beautifully Penned paper pack. Place some Adhesive Sheets on the back of this paper. This makes adhering the die cuts to your cardstock base SO much easier. Die-cut a pile of shapes using the detailed die in the Penned Flowers die set. Once you have a pile, take your Pool Party cardstock and create a card base. Remove the backing from the die cuts and position randomly over the card base. Make sure they hang off the edge to create a better look. You can trim off the edges once the card base is covered.

Next up use your Stitched Rectangle dies to cut a mat from the lined patterned paper from the Beautifully Penned paper pack, and a smaller mat from a piece of Basic White cardstock.

There is a little bit of fussy cutting to do. We are going to take the line drawing patterned paper (also from the Beautifully Penned paper pack) and cut out some flowers. These are going to add the final touch to the card.

All that is left now is to stamp the sentiment from the Hand-Penned Petals stamp set onto your Basic White panel and then assemble all the pieces. I adhered the Basic White panel directly onto the striped panel and then popped this up with Stampin’ Dimensionals on my card base. You could adhere this directly if you prefer. I then popped up the fussy cut flowers with Stampin’ Dimensionals. That’s the card finished. You could also add some rhinestones or sequins if you wanted to, or add some Wink of Stella to the flowers as I did.

Here’s the card…

Isn’t it a super cute card?! Whilst I stamped a ‘thanks’ sentiment, I think it could be used for Birthdays, Just Because, Get Well Soon or even Sympathy cards. I really enjoyed creating this card and I know you will too. Let me know…is the Beautifully Penned 12×12 Designer Series Paper pack now on your wish list?

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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Happy Birthday (Sweet Strawberry)

by Kylie
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.

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

by Kylie
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.

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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Create pretty cards with the Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder (Peaceful Moments / Best Year)

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone, a couple of years ago I shared a card that continues to draw interest from people who have seen it. Unfortunately, the embossing folder I used to create it retired and there was nothing in the Stampin’ Up!® range that I felt was a suitable substitution….until now! YAY! The Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder is perfect for this technique. You are going to love it and you will be addicted to making this style of card just as much as I am. It’s super easy and the result is so beautiful!

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.

I’m sharing three cards based on this technique today. The first two cards have the embossed image facing up. The third card was coloured in the same way but when I adhered it to the card base I flipped it over so it’s a much more subtle look. I just love it!

Here’s the first card…

Here’s the second card…

Here’s the third card…

They are just the prettiest of cards, aren’t they? I could just colour them all day. I cannot wait to make some more and play around with some different colour combinations. So much fun!

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

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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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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StampingPals Challenge #15 | Colour Challenge

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone! Welcome to the StampingPals Challenge for May 2021.  This month we have a colour challenge and you can see it below.  We were challenged to create a card using Highland Heather, Pumpkin Pie and Melon Mambo. You could also choose to add Basic Black, Basic White and/or Very Vanilla.

Here’s the Challenge…

Colour challenges can be just that – challenging! At first, I had no idea where to start and so I pulled out all the ink and swatched the colours to see how they worked together. They looked so pretty and before I knew it I had created a really pretty background. I really wanted that background to be the focus of my card and the Bokeh Technique popped into my head. Have you heard of this technique? It’s actually really simple and looks super pretty. Bokeh is “the blurred quality or effect seen in the out-of-focus portion of a photograph taken with a narrow depth of field” (Mirriam-Webster Dictionary). That’s the type of effect I wanted to create!

To create the card, I created a sponged a background of Melon Mambo, Highland Heather, and Pumpkin Pie using the Blending Brushes. Next up, I created my own template using the Layering Circles dies. Once this was created, I sponged White ink over my card base. Immediately, the Bokeh look began to appear. So cool! The card was finished with a sentiment stamped and embossed on vellum. The sentiment is from the Happiest of Birthdays stamp set. I die cut the sentiment out using the Scalloped Contours dies (which will be available from 4 May 2021).

Add some Multipurpose Liquid Glue to the back of the vellum. I try to stick to the areas where I have the embossing so that it doesn’t show through the other side. Add some White Twine (from the Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack), a few gems from the Elegant Faceted Gems and you are done!

If you want to see this process in detail, I do have a technique video you can watch.

Here’s the technique video…

This was such a fun challenge and the Bokeh technique is so fun too. I hope you’ll play along with us. All the details, and the Link up, is on the StampingPals blog.

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

Happy Stamping, Kylie

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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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StampingPals Challenge #14 | Sketch Challenge

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone! Welcome to the StampingPals Challenge for April 2021.  This month we have a sketch challenge and you can see it below. 

Here’s the Challenge…

I love a sketch challenge. Sometimes I find them to be so easy but other times I struggle. I don’t know why! This one, however, was SO fun! I chose to use products from the Fine Art Floral Suite Collection. Whilst it can be fun to mix and match products, it is also fun to be able to pick up one suite and know everything just works!

I had such fun with this sketch and using the Fine Art Floral Suite. I think it might be fun to replicate this design – which is quite simple – with some of the other colours featured in this collection.

I hope you will play along with us this month. All the details are on the StampingPals blog.

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

Happy Stamping, Kylie

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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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StampingPals Challenge #13 | Fabulous Folds

by Kylie
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Hi everyone! Welcome to the StampingPals Challenge for March 2021.  This month we have a theme challenge.  We were challenged to make a card with a Fabulous Fold.

Here’s the Challenge…

I don’t tend to make a lot of cards with fun folds…and I don’t know why. They look so good and many of them are also very simple. For this particular challenge, I decided to go with a Gatefold card. It’s simple but effective.

To create this card, all you need to do is score the card so that the sides meet in the middle. Simply cut an A4 sheet in half at 14.85cm. Next score this sheet at 5.25cm from each end.

I added a panel of Basic White cardstock, die-cut from the Stitched So Sweetly dies, to the front of the card but make sure you only adhere this to one side of the card. Add some butterflies which are die cut from the Butterfly Bijou Designer Series Paper (which will be available from 2 March 2021). They are so pretty! Once again, make sure you only adhere the butterflies to one side of the card or the die-cut panel. We don’t want to accidentally adhere anything to the other side of the Gatefold card as it won’t be able to be opened. Add the sentiment (from the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set) and you are done! You now have a quick, easy and really pretty card!

I hope you will play along with us this month. All the details are on the StampingPals blog.

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

Happy Stamping, Kylie

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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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Happy Birthday (Art Gallery)

by Kylie
written by Kylie

Hi everyone, there are a few things I try to teach when it comes to cardmaking. One is to actually use your products. It sounds silly but I know we can all be guilty of buying and not using. Another is to not be afraid to use your products repeatedly. Practice. Experiment. Create the same card but just switch one or two details. It might be the colour combinations or the orientation or even the sentiment. This way you can begin to really discover what works for you. No one is going to know, unless you tell them, that you’ve made multiples of the same card. Amongst other things, I always tell you that CASEing yourself (Copy And Share Everything) is a good way to kick start your mojo when it seems to have vanished.

After making my card for StampingPals, I thought it might be fun to create the same card but pick colours which really POPPED! So that is what I did. This time, I chose Magenta Madness, Mango Melody and Garden Green. They are so vibrant, aren’t they? The stamp set I used is called Art Gallery and the technique is Joseph’s Coat. If you aren’t familiar with this technique, here’s a technique video I made last year. It walks you through the process.

Aren’t those colours gorgeous? I don’t often use Magenta Madness and I don’t know why! It is so pretty! Did you prefer a subtle look or one that has a bigger impact?

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

Happy Stamping, Kylie

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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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