“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 16th October 2014

This weeks “Create With Kathe” Craft Class, we made a whopping 3 projects, starting with the Mini Album first.

The second project was a cute little “Curvy Keepsake Box”, and the third and quick and easy Christmas card, featuring the Bundle "Festival Of Trees" …

Project 1 Mini Album

For the sample, I featured the “All Is Calm” Designer Series Paper, and for my other/xtra samples I used the “Everyday Enchantment” DSP.

Take a 12” x 12” piece of Designer Series Paper {double sided paper}, and Score at 3”, 6” and 9”.

Turn  90 degrees and again score at 3”, 6”, 9”

This is a breeze , by utilizing my Simply Scored Scoring Tool.

Cut along the lines as per diagram ...

Fold concertina style {over under over under}, continuing around the corners.

Adhere the loose tops and bottoms with 3mm double sided tape or glue, to form the pockets.

Use the “Postage Stamp” Punch to punch the openings {of the pockets} for the Tag{s}, which have been punched using the “Scallop Tag Topper” and “Project Life Corner Rounder” Punches, then stamped with the “Petite Petals” stamp set in Coastal Cabana.

The ribbon closure is made with Venetian Crochet Trim or Soft Sky 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, and adhered to the Mini Album before the cover is adhered.

The cover is made with 2x 3 ½ “ pieces of cardstock {I used the backing/packaging from the DSP packs}, and 2x 4” pieces of DSP.

Adhere the 3 ½ “ cardstock to the centre of the 4” DSP, mitre corners, and fold DSP over and adhere.

The flower is made by using the “Blossom” Punch, x4 in Pool Party, and then crimped x8 in the Paper Crimper. The fibres of the cardstock are then broken down, so you can split each Blossom into 2, petal by petal {take it slowly!} = 8 Blossoms.

The Blossoms are then placed furry side up, adhered with a Mini Brad, then a Very Vintage Designer Button is threaded with Bakers Twine, a bow tied, and adhered to the Blossom.

Now adhere the Blossom to the Mini Album, and  …

Wah-Lah … Mimi Album done!

Project 2 “Curvy Keepsake Box”

Continuing the theme with the Pool Party cardstock, we cut 2x “Curvy Keepsake Box” Thinlits Dies, and on two opposite sides, embossed with the “Lovely Lace” Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, a small Pearl Basic Jewel is adhered to the centre of each of the embossed sides.

Once the box is assembled we added some Tags in Pool Party cardstock, 2x with the Tag Die included in this pack, one of which was embossed with the “Lovely Lace” TIEF, and a small Pearl Basic Jewel + 2 x feathers from the “Feathers” framelits, 1 in Pool Party and 1 in Vellum.

The word "love" is from the "Good Greetings" stamp set, and is actually the sentiment "i love you", but we have just coloured the word "love" with the Early Espresso Stampin Marker.

The tags/Feathers are strung together and tied with Bakers Twine.

Wah-Lah … “Curvy Keepsake Box” done!

Project 3 “Festival Of Trees” Christmas Card – which I showcased in the “Creative Inkers Christmas Blog Hop”

I chose this Bundle as it is very affordable {$59.25}, and can be used in many different ways.   For more ideas you can check out Pinterest.

I have made up 4 samples, each different from the others.

In all four cards I featured a small Candy Dot as an anchor, created using the Crop-A-Dile and Glimmer Paper in “Dazzling Diamonds”, and adhered with Glue Dot.

The card Base is Pool Party, with a overlay of Crumb Cake.

The sentiment “Merry Christmas” is from the stamp set “Endless Wishes” and stamped in Tempting Turquoise.

The Star Punch from the “Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack” is used to punch the Star from Glimmer Paper in “Dazzling Diamonds”.

First sample features the Tree, with no embellishments/decorations on the Tree.

Second sample features the Tree with a Bucket, with no embellishments/decorations on the Tree.

Third sample features the Tree with “Dazzling Diamonds” Candy Dot embellishments/decorations.

Fourth sample features the Tree with a Bucket, and the Tree with “Dazzling Diamonds” Candy Dot embellishments/decorations.

For the card insert, which is Naturals White, the sentiment “A Merry Little Wish… For Lots Of Joy At Christmas” is from the “Festival Of Trees” stamp set and stamped in Early Espresso,

 I used the “Confetti Stars” Punch as a border, and adhered the negative detail of the Tree in Crumb Cake.

In the second version, I have added the Bucket.

The finishing touch is the Star at the top of Tree.

The “Tree” Punch {below} is very versatile, as it can also be used to make small trees as per the photo below.

Wah-Lah ... “Festival Of Trees” Christmas Card done!

Thursday’s evening Class, we also had a surprise birthday party for one of our crafters Jill, and I was so overwhelmed to receive this gorgeous handmade stitched thank card from Jill yesterday …

By Jill Hosking

Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and if you would like to make a Stampin’ Up! purchase online, please head on over  to my Stampin’ Up! website.

Happy craftin’,

Kathe.

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Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets : “Endless Wishes”, “Festival Of Trees”, "Good Greetings", “Petite Petals”

Ink : Coastal Cabana, Early Espresso, Tempting Turquoise

Stampin' Write Markers : Early Espresso

Cardstock :  Crumb Cake, Designer Series Paper in “All Is Calm”, Glimmer Paper in Dazzling Diamonds, Naturals White, Pool Party, Vellum

Punches : “Blossom”, “Confetti Stars” Star from the “Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack”, “Postage Stamp”, “Project Life Corner Rounder”, “Scallop Tag Topper”, “Tree”

Framelits/Dies : "Curvy Keepsake Box” Thinlits Dies, “Feathers” Framelits

Textured Impressions Embossing Folders : “Lovely Lace”

Ribbons : Soft Sky 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Venetian Crochet Trim, White Bakers Twine

Xtras : Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Mini Brads, Pearl Basic Jewel, Very Vintage Designer Button,

Special Tools : Crop-A-Dile, Paper Trimmer, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, Stampin Trimmer

“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 2nd October 2014

So sorry for the late Post, I have lost my camera, and had to resort to cellphone piccies!

Last week we made two cute cards, one, an unashamedly case via my Mentor Jacque Williams, and the second, a Christmas Card, yes I did say it!

As we have hit October, the countdown is now on till Christmas!!!

Project 1 “Textured Hello Darling” Card

Featuring the “Choose Happiness”, “Hello Darling”, and “Papillion Potpourri” stamp sets, and “Lovely Lace” Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Just had to break out the “Hello Darling” stamp set and “Lovely Lace” TIEF as they both arrived in the last Stampin’ Up! order!

The ladies had a choice between Pool Party, Lost Lagoon or  Blackberry Bliss … and they all chose Blackberry Bliss!

The card is a case via Jacque, which she taught at a recent Class, my ladies loved the card so much that they requested we make it too!

Changes made to the original include Linen Thread {instead of Metallic Bakers Twine}, and on the inside of the card, I added a gold embossed Bird, which is on Vellum and fussy cut.  

And the sentiment “Choose Happiness” {which has been coloured with Stampin’ Write Markers in Blackberry Bliss, Early Espresso, and Soft Suede}.

Both of these stamps are from the “Choose Happiness” stamp set.

Wah-lah … “Textured Hello Darling” Card done!

Project 2 “Lovely As A Tree” Christmas Flip Card

The “flip” for this Christmas Card is created by using the “Circle Card Thinlits” Die, which are my favourite out of the 3 flip card dies currently available.

+ the “Circle Card Thinlits” Die comes in a pack with 10 dies!!!

The cardbase for this card is Pool Party, with Soft Suede and Whisper White cardstock making an appearance.

Stamp sets featured are “Good Greetings”, “Hardwood”, “Holiday Home”, “Letterpress Winter”, and of course “Lovely As A Tree”!

I love the tress, which are stamped is Soft Suede, and then sponged in Soft Sky.

The Banner sentiment “Merry Christmas” looks so cute which is layered over a background of “All Is Calm Designer” Washi Tape and Venetian Crochet Trim, which is then secured with a little staple and the new “Handheld Stapler”.

Everywhere you look, there are tiny details, from the message “from our home  to yours at Christmastime”, to the little snowflakes, the “Decorative Dots” Textured Impressions Embossing Folder , and of course the beautiful trees!

This card was fun to make, but took a bit of time to get all the measurements right, oh and VERY hard to photograph too!!!

Wah-lah … “Lovely As A Tree” Christmas Flip Card done!

Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and if you would like to make a Stampin’ Up! purchase online, please head on over  to my Stampin’ Up! website.

Happy craftin’,

Kathe.

"Choose Happiness” Stamp Set

“Good Greetings” Stamp Set {FREE with any $350+ order!}

“Hardwood” Background Stamp

“Hello Darling” Stamp Set

“Holiday Home” Photopolymer Stamp Set

“Letterpress Winter” Photopolymer Stamp Set

“Lovely As A Tree” Stamp Set 

“Papillion Potpourri” Stamp Set

Circle Card Thinlits Die

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets : "Choose Happiness”, “Good Greetings”, “Hardwood”, “Hello Darling”, “Holiday Home”, “Letterpress Winter”, “Lovely As A Tree” and “Papillion Potpourri”,

Ink : Blackberry Bliss, Crumb Cake, Lost Lagoon, Pool Party, Soft Sky, Soft Suede, Versamark

Stampin’ Write Markers : Blackberry Bliss, Early Espresso, and Soft Suede

Cardstock :  Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon, Naturals White, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Whisper White and Vellum

Punches : 1” Circle, 2” Circle, Elegant Butterfly, Project Life Corner

Framelits : Circle Card Thinlits Die, Ovals Collection

Textured Impressions Embossing Folders : “Lovely Lace”, “Decorative Dots”

Ribbons : Linen Thread, Sequin Trim, Venetian Crochet Trim

Xtras : "All Is Calm Designer” Washi Tape, Dimensionals, , Frosted Sequins, Pearl Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Emboss Powder in Gold, Very Vintage Designer Buttons

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

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“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 11th September 2014

Soooo how many chocolate biscuits does it take to create a Class?

I munched through half a pack during the night, and finished the Class prep at 4am!!

At this weeks “Create With Kathe” Class, we had an xtra special guest Margaret, so Class numbers on Thursday swelled to 7 for the afternoon Class!

This week we made a cute FlowerPot Card, + a card featuring the new “Little Letters” Thinlits that spelt out the word “BIRTHDAY” …

Project 1 FlowerPot Card

The card Base Is Crumb Cake, and the Pot is embossed with the “Decorative Dots” and “Fancy Fan” Embossing Folders.

The Cardstock and Silky Taffeta Ribbon is in an accent colour of Lost Lagoon, which is a nice contrast against the Crumb Cake.

The words “thankful for you” are from the “Good Greetings” stamp set, and are embossed in White.   The sentiment banner is cut using the “Project Life Cards and Labels” Framelits, with 2 rows of Pearls added, which frames the sentiment nicely.

The Card Insert slides out of the Pot, and is Whisper White, backed on to Crumb Cake.

The flowers are from the “Flower Shop” stamp set, and are stamped with Versamark on to Pool Party, and then embossed in White, they are then hand coloured using the Aqua Painters with Coastal Cabana and Tempting Turquoise Inks.   Finally they are punched using the Pansy Punch, and then 4 small Pearls added to the centre of each flower.

Leaves in Garden Green are cut using the Flower Frenzy Bigz die, and adhered to the back of the card insert, with the flowers arranged to overlap on to the Pot.

On the card Insert, the background stamp from the “For All Things” stamp set, is in a wash of colour with Coastal Cabana.   The sentiment “for someone who makes others so happy!” is from the “Petite Pairs” stamp set and stamped in Tempting Turquoise.

A Crystal Effect Dot coloured in Coastal Cabana in the final touch, and anchors the project.

Wah-lah … FlowerPot Card done!

Project 2 “BIRTHDAY” Card

I have been wanting to try this technique out since I saw it on {photos from} the display boards from the Stampin’ Up! Convention.

The card base for this card is Soft Suede, and the word “BIRTHDAY” {from the “Little Letters” Thinlits} is lined up and Washi Tape used to adhere it to the card base. The Big Shot is used to cut the letters, but not all the way to the base, the words then pop up … such fun!

The word “DAY” is cut from scraps of Blushing Bride cardstock, and adhered to the card, to make the word “BIRTHDAY” really pop!

The card base is then embossed with the “Large Polka Dot” Embossing Folder.

Venetian Crochet Trim is then added to the centre of the card, and wrapped around the front panel of the card, and adhered under the Labels.

The “Labels Collection” Framelits are used to cut labels in graduating sizes, in Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride and Naturals White.

The word ”Celebrate You!” is from the “Cupcake Party” stamp set, and is stamped in Early Espresso.

A Cupcake from the same stamp set, is stamped in Early Espresso and Strawberry Slush, on Blushing Bride cardstock, and then punched with the ”Cupcake Builder” Punch.

The top of the Cupcake has been adhered with a Dimensional.

Stampin’ Glitter in Dazzling Diamonds is added to the top of the Cupcake.

A Crystal Effects Dot in Strawberry Slush is adhered with a Glue Dot, and is on the bottom right-hand corner, and anchors the project.

For the Card Insert, Naturals White cardstock has had the corners rounded with the “Project Life Corner” Punch.

The sentiment “Today calls for something pink with sprinkles on top!” is from the “Remembering Your Birthday” stamp set, and is coloured with the Early Espresso and Strawberry Slush Stampin’ Markers.

Another Cupcake from the “Cupcake Party” stamp set is stamped on Blushing Bride cardstock, with Early Espresso and Strawberry Slush Inks.

The final touch being the Stampin’ Glitter in Dazzling Diamonds, on the top of the Cupcake.

Bev's Interpretation ....

Wah-lah … BIRTHDAY Card done! 

Mmmmmm … my mind is swirling with ideas for next weeks Class, which I will be running 1pm>3pm and again 7pm>9pm, and taking bookings now!

“Cupcake Party” Stamp Set

“Flower Shop” Stamp Set

"For All Things” Stamp Set

“Good Greetings” Hostess Stamp Set

“Petite Pairs” Stamp Set

“Remembering Your Birthday” Stamp Set

“Flower Frenzy Bigz” Die

“Labels Collection” Framelits

“Little Letters” Thinlits

“Project Life Cards and Labels” Framelits

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets : “Cupcake Party”, “Flower Shop”, “For All Things”, “Good Greetings”, “Petite Pairs”, “Remembering Your Birthday”

Ink : Coastal Cabana, Early Espresso, Strawberry Slush, Tempting Turquoise, Versamark

Blendabilities : Coastal Cabana, Strawberry Slush

Stampin’ Markers : Early Espresso, Strawberry Slush

Cardstock : Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Lost Lagoon, Naturals White, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Whisper White

Punches : Cupcake Builder, Pansy, Project Life Corner and for Bev's Word Window

Framelits/Dies/Thinlits : “Flower Frenzy Bigz” die, “Labels Collection” Framelits, “Little Letters” Thinlits, “Project Life Cards and Labels” Framelits,

Embossing Folders : “Decorative Dots”, “Fancy Fan”, “Large Polka Dot”

Xtras : Aqua Painters, Crystal Effect Dots, Embossing Powder in White, Glue Dots, Pearl Basic Jewels, in Lost Lagoon, Silky Taffeta Ribbon Stampin’ Glitter in Dazzling Diamonds, Venetian Crochet Trim, Washi Tape

Special Tools : Big Shot, Heat Tool, Magnetic Platform, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, Stampin Trimmer

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