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Sunday, 22 July 2018

Thank You New Zealand Style ...



I love to create personal gifts for my friend’s and family ...

Recently a lovely lady called Shelley from "Lees Grove Emporium", helped me with the purchase of the Fluidity Barre.


I made Shelley a “Thank You” greeting card, along with a matching framed piece of my artwork.



As a perfectionist, I was all set to send of my parcel of goodies, when I noticed an ink line across that framed piece, so of course had to remake it!!!

Being a proud New Zealander, along with the Card and Frame, I also gift-wrapped two blocks of Whittaker’s Creamy Milk Chocolate - oh YUM!!!


I wrap all my gifts with the plain brown packaging paper that Stampin’ Up sends in their parcels.

I then take a strip, in this case 3 strips, and emboss it.
The final touch is always butterflies with Pearls.


I hope Shelly enjoys her “Thank You” gift as much as I enjoyed making it!

“Thank You” Greeting Card and Frame + Chocolate ... DONE!




Saturday, 21 February 2015

“Card Of With Jen” For Thursday 19th February 2015

So excited that Jen and I were able to sneak in another “Card Off” Challenge.
This Challenge was for a “Top Note Swing Gift Card Holder” ...


By Kathe Oldham


By Jen Hassloch

To check out my other Gift Card Holder ideas, please click here 


For my “Top Note Swing Gift Card Holder”, I chose a card-base of Soft Suede, which I cut two of, with the “Top Note” die.
Next I cut a third “Top Note”, this time in Naturals White, trimming off where the faux stitch line is.
Finally I cut a fourth “Top Note”, but only approx ¼ of the length is needed, as this forms the pocket for the Gift Card. I chose a lovely piece of cardstock from the “All Abloom” Designer Series Paper Stack, and again the faux stitch line was cut off.
For the stamping, I chose the gorgeous “An Open Heart” stamp set.
The sentiment “Love with an open heart.” is stamped in Island Indigo {which matches back with the “All Abloom” Designer Series Paper Stack}.


The branch and bird are stamped with the Momento Ink Pad in Tuxedo Black, as this gives a nice crisp finish.
The branch, berries and bird are all coloured with Faber-Castell Watercolour Pencils, and blended with the Aqua Painters.
Small Pearls {from the Pearl Basic Jewels} have been placed on the berries.
The Heart Punch from the “Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack” has been used to create a small “negative detail” heart on the lower right corner, This allows for the “All Abloom” Designer Series Paper Stack to show through.


I have added Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder to the bird, and heat set with the Heat Tool. This gives the bird a glossy effect and another dimension.
To make the card “swing”, an Antique Brad has been fastened along with some Venetian Crochet Trim.
Wah-lah … “Top Note Swing Gift Card Holder” done!


For Jen’s “Top Note Swing Gift Card Holder”, the card base is Crumb Cake, which has been stamped with the “En Francais” stamp in Soft Suede, the two “Top Note’s” have also been sponged with Soft Suede.
Jen has added a gorgeous “Something Borrowed” Embellishment to the centre of the flower, which has been punched with the “Fun Flower” and “Five Petal Flower” Punches,


Some Burlap has been cut down to size, and layered with the sentiment “Hello Sunshine”, which is from the “Crazy About You” stamp set.
Jen has created a window with the “Decorative Label” Punch, and placed some patterned cardstock behind the window.
Jen has used the same patterned cardstock from Kaisercraft for the pocket, which will hold the gift card. The faux stitch line has been fussy cut off of the pocket.


To make the card “swing”, an Antique Brad has been fastened along with some Natural 5/8” Chevron Ribbon.
The finishing touch on the “swing” is the small bow which is made with off cuts from the Burlap.
The peace-de-la-resistance is the small Pearl {from the Pearl Basic Jewels} on the lower right hand corner which anchors the project nicely.
Cool beans … “Top Note Swing Gift Card Holder” done!

AND the verdict … it’s a draw!

Recipe Ingredient List
Stamp Sets : “An Open Heart”, “Crazy About You”, “En Francais”
Ink : Early Espresso, Island Indigo, Momento Ink Pad in Tuxedo Black, Soft Suede
Cardstock : “All Abloom” Designer Series Paper Stack, Crumb Cake, Naturals White, Soft Suede,
Dies : Top Note
Punches : Decorative Label, Five Petal Flower, Fun Flower, small Heart from the “Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack”
Ribbon : Venetian Crochet Trim, Natural 5/8” Chevron Ribbon
Xtras : Antique Brads, Aqua Painters, Pearl Basic Jewels, "Something Borrowed" Embellishments, Stampin’ Emboss Powder in Clear
Special Tools : Big Shot, Heat Tool, Stampin’ Trimmer


Other : Burlap, Faber-Castell Watercolour Pencils, Kaisercraft Pad

Monday, 26 May 2014

“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 22nd May 2014


Thursday’s Class we had a test run for my upcoming Work Shop, which was this past Sunday, where we case’d a card designed by Jacque Williams.
In attendance we had Bev, Kay, Lizzy, and Marion, and Lizzy brought with her some yummy homemade Ginger Slice – soooooo good!

The ladies first made a card that featured not one, but three different Embossing Powders, Clear, White and Gold, and all the cards looked amazing.
The second project was a case of a card designed by my Mentor Jacque, featuring the “Wetlands” stamp set and the Painters Tape technique.

Project 1 Floral Card
The cards base is “Pool Party”, and the stamp sets “Secret Garden”, “Happy Watercolor” and “Chalk Talk” are all stamped on “Coastal Cabana” cardstock, with Versamark and Embossing Powders; White for the flowers, Gold for the sentiment, and the “En Francais” background is Clear Embossing Powder stamped on to the Pool Party base.


We did some hand painting with the Aqua Painters in Tempting Turquoise and Coastal Cabana for the flowers.
The flowers are then cut out using the “Secret Garden” framelits, and the long stem from the “Happy Watercolor” stamp set is fussy cut.
I chose to add a sentiment {in Gold Embossing Powder} from the “Chalk Talk” stamp set, with the wording “I am so grateful there is you in the world”, and on in the inside of the card, also in Gold Embossing Powder are the words “Thanks so much” from the “Wetlands” stamp set.


The card is finished off with the gorgeous "Watercolour Wonder" Washi Tape, and the finishing touch on the card, are the abundance of gorgeous Pearls.

Project 2 “Wetlands” Card
The “Wetlands” stamp set is the perfect stamp set to purchase, as it can be used for a masculine card, birthday or bereavement, and is such a versatile stamp set.


The ladies knocked this card out in 20 minutes, and although they all started with the same products, each card looked slightly different.
The card base {11”x4”} is Crumb Cake, which is stamped with the Hardwood stamp {also} in Crumb Cake, and the edges are then sponged with Crumb Cake.
The smaller piece of Naturals White card-stock {4,3/8”x2,7/8”} is stamped with Sahara Sand with the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set, to represent the sand.
Painters Tape {the green roll – I tried 3 different types before I got it right!} is then laid on the Soft Sky Ink Pad and then onto the cardstock {to resemble the sky}, follow the same process, but this time with Sahara Sand {to resemble the sand}.
The birds are stamped with StazOn Black, along with the sentiment.
Sponge the edges with Crumb Cake, and then add Stampin’ Glitter “Dazzling Diamonds” to the feet and shadows of the birds.
Strands of Linen Thread are tied with a bow around the card, and then the card is Dimensionaled onto another piece of Naturals White card-stock {4,½”x3”} which is 1/8” larger, which is also Dimensionaled onto the card base - Phew!
The inside of the card has a lining of Naturals White {5,3/8”x3,7/8”}, sponged in Crumb Cake, and some more birds stamped with StazOn Black.
Wah- lah … Wetlands card done!


“Chalk Talk” Stamp Set


 “En Francais” Background Stamp


“Gorgeous Grunge” Stamp Set


“Happy Watercolor” Stamp Set


“Hardwood” Background Stamp


 “Secret Garden” Stamp set


“Wetlands” Stamp Set


Recipe Ingredient List
Stamp Sets: “Chalk Talk”, “En Francais”, “Gorgeous Grunge”, “Happy Watercolor”, “Hardwood”, “Secret Garden”, “Wetlands”
Ink:  Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand, Tempting Turquoise, Soft Sky, StazOn Black, Versamark
Cardstock: Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Naturals White, Pool Party,
Punches:  Extra Large Oval
Framelits: Secret Garden
Embossing Powder: Clear, Gold and White
Xtras: Aqua Painters, Basic Pearl Jewels, Dimensionals, Linen Thread, Painters Tape, Stampin’ Glitter “Dazzling Diamonds”, “Watercolour Wonder" Washi Tape


Special Tools: Heat Tool, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, Stampin’ Trimmer , StazOn Cleaner

Tuesday, 20 May 2014

Card Off With Jen, 15.05.2014

I did NOT take the Thursdays evening Class off {unlike last week}, as Jen and I had a “Card Off” challenge, that lasted till 1am, + we went through a whole packet of Chewy Caramel Tim Tams!!!
After many giggles, we were down to the last one, which Jen kindly offered to me, however when I slid the packet open there were 2 left, so we had one each … ahhhh Bliss!!!

Project 1 “Floral Card”

We both started with the same sheet of cardstock “Coastal Cabana” and “Pool Party”, and the stamp set “Secret Garden” and went for it!
My card also featured the {embossed in Clear Embossing Powder} “En Francais” stamp set, and “Happy Watercolor” {embossed in White Embossing Powder}.


We did some hand painting with the Aqua Painters in Tempting Turquoise and Coastal Cabana + tried out Jen’s new H2Os.
I choose to add a sentiment {in Gold Embossing Powder} from the “Chalk Talk” stamp set, with the wording “I am so grateful there is you in the world”, and on in the inside of the card, also in Gold Embossing Powder are the words “Thanks so much” from the “Wetlands” stamp set.
My card is finished off with the gorgeous "Watercolour Wonder" Washi Tape.


Jen’s card had a beautiful background, stamped and embossed {in Clear} with the “Secret Garden” stamp set, then hand-coloured using the H2Os


The finished touch on both cards, were the abundance of gorgeous Pearls.

Project 2“Nautical Card”

Our card-base{s} was Naturals White, and I used the “Circle Card Thinlits” dies, and stamped with the “Hardwood” stamp. The lining of the card is from the “Fan Fair” Designer Series Paper {My Digital Studio download}.
The flip-circle is stamped with the Ledger from ”The Open Sea” stamp set in Sahara Sand, then the Ship is stamped in Soft Suede, and the water is added with Aqua Painters and Pool Party.


The Compass is stamped in Night Of Navy and an Antique Brad is used.
Twine is then tied around the card and secured with a reef knot.
I stamped the Anchor {with Night of Navy on Naturals White} and fussy-cut, and tied with twine, which is attached to the twine wrapped around the card, and tied with a slip knot. The anchor rope can then move up and down the line!


The inside of the card is stamped in “Night Of Navy” {♥♥♥ this is my first time using the Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad and I am in ♥ with this colour} with the “Wetlands” stamp. The sentiment “Birthday Greetings” is also from the “Wetlands” stamp set.


Jen’s card has the Ledger {from “The Open Sea”} stamped in the background of the sentiment, which is from the “Wetlands” stamp set and a Compass is then over-stamped in Night Of Navy.
The ship is fussy cut, and is adhered with Dimensionals.


Yet again, even thought with both stated with the same themes and crafty items available, our projects both look stunning, yet completely different!

Roll on next Card Off!

"Fan Fair” Designer Series Paper {My Digital Studio Download}


Circle Card Thinlits


“Chalk Talk” Stamp Set


“En Francais” Background Stamp



"Happy Watercolor" Stamp Set


“Hardwood” Background Stamp


“Secret Garden” Stamp Set


“The Open Sea” Stamp Set




“Wetlands” Stamp Set

Recipe Ingredient List
Stamp Sets: “Chalk Talk”, “En Francais”, “Happy Watercolor”, “Hardwood”, “Secret Garden”, “The Open Sea”, “Wetlands”
Ink:  Coastal Cabana, Night Of Navy, Pool Party, Sahara Sand, Soft Suede, Tempting Turquoise
Cardstock: Coastal Cabana, Naturals White, Pool Party, “Fan Fair” Designer Series Paper {My Digital Studio Download}
Punches:  Extra Large Oval
Framelits: Circle Card Thinlits, Secret Garden
Embossing Powder: Clear, Gold and White
Xtras: Antique Brads, Aqua Painters, Basic Pearl Jewels, Dimensionals, Jen’s new H2Os, Twine, Watercolour Wonder" Washi Tape


Special Tools: Heat Tool, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, Stampin’ Trimmer 

Monday, 28 April 2014

“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 24th April 2014


First week of the school holidays done and dusted!
I was very fortunate that my parents took my kids for the day and overnight, as Thursday was jammed pack!
First off I was out to Wakefield to visit the Dietician, and then … hate to say it but I bought Burger King for lunch with Beer Battered Onion Rings, before Class started at 1pm {thank-you Sue for getting rid of my evidence!!!}.

At the afternoon Class, we had Sue, Kay and her granddaughter Emma attend, and in the evening Bev and Jen.

We made three projects, 2 cards and an “Off The Page” item …




A fortnight ago we made a gorgeous vintage themed card featuring the “Dress Up” framelits, and Thursday we made a matching Lip Balm Holder with same cardstock.
To view the original Post, please click here.


For the cards, the afternoon class made Pink themed cards, in Blushing Bride, Strawberry Slush and Melon Mambo.
Where as the evening class made Blue themed cards in Pool Party, Coastal Cabana and Bermuda Bay.





The Aqua Painters had a real workout making these cards!



My favourite is the card below, I ♥ how the hues of the blues 
just melt into each other!



Jen switched hers up a bit, and used her Faber-Castell Watercolour Pencils and SU Aqua Painters + Washi Tape, and really went to town!
♥ her results!!!


By Jen Hassloch


By Jen Hassloch

And in her second card, Jen switched the Lattice around, and added Raffia to the inside of her card, and an abundance of Butterflies....


By Jen Hassloch


By Jen Hassloch

Mmmmmm … Week Two of the school holidays, I wonder what this weeks project{s} will be?!!!


“Fan Fair” DSP {My Digital Studio Download}


 First Edition” Specialty Designer Series Paper {Clearance Rack}


“Dress Up” Framelits


"Lattice” Bigz


“Beautiful Wings” Embosslits


“En Francais” Background Stamp


“Fine Feathers” Stamp Set


“Petite Pairs” Stamp set


”Secret Garden” Stamp Set

Recipe Ingredient List
Stamp Sets: “En Francais”, “Fine Feathers”, “Petite Pairs”, and ”Secret Garden”
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Black StazOn, Blushing Bride, Coastal Cabana, Melon Mambo, Pool Party, Strawberry Slush,
Cardstock: Basic Black, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Naturals White, Pool Party, Strawberry Slush, “Fan Fair” DSP {My Digital Studio Download}, “First Edition” Specialty Designer Series Paper {Clearance Rack}
Punches:  “Artisan Label”, “Bird Builder”
Embossing Folder: Square Lattice
Framelits/Dies: “Beautiful Wings” Embosslits, “Dress Up” Framelits, “Lattice” Bigz, ”Secret Garden” Framelits
Xtras: Aqua Painters, Antique Brads, Dimensionals, Embossing Powder > Clear, Heat Tool, Large Pearl Basic Jewels and Pearl Basic Jewels, Raffia, Vellum, Vintage Trinkets, Watercolour Paper 300gsm


Special Tools: Big Shot, Big Shot Magnetic Platform, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, StazOn Cleaner, Stampin’ Trimmer 
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