“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 20th March 2014

Well Thursday’s class seems so long ago now…

Since then I have attended a Scrapbook Layout Class with Jacque form Auckland, this was all day Saturday 9.30am till 5pm, and I was completely shattered afterwards.

Yesterday (Sunday) I was in so much pain, I could hardly move.

Tonight {Monday 31^st March} I taught at Women Connecting my Noah’s Ark Double Slider card, which I will post about tomorrow.

Tonight was also the cut off date for the Stampin’ U! Sale-A-Bration promotion, I placed an order, and 5 minutes later, someone else sent an order in via email – grrrrrr!!!

I did quite well though, what with my own order, the Hostess Reward and the Sale- A-Bration rewards, this order, I received $541.20 worth of products, and the difference to pay for this order was $81.47 … not bad eh?!!!

Gotta say, I ♥ Stampin’ Up!

For Thursday’s class, we made an Easter Bunny "Punch Art" Easter Egg Box, and a Gift Card Holder …

Easter Bunny "Punch Art" Easter Egg Box

I adapted the pattern for the Card In A Box, and used the Scallop Tag Topper Punch for the closure.

The cardstock was “Naturals White” and stamped with the “Hardwood” stamp, using a masking technique, as the top of the box is stamped randomly with the “Petal Parade” {Sale-A-Bration} stamp set.

The Fringe Scissors are used to create the grass, and the Banner punch to create the Swag.

For the first box, we stamped banners from the “Banner Blast” stamp set on to Naturals White, and then punched out with the Banner Punch.

On the second box, we used the “Sweet Sorbet” DSP to create the cute swag.

The stamp set “Perfect Pennants” and matching Banner Framelits are used to create the sign the bunny is holding.

The Bunny is created using a number of Punches; Petite Petals, Boho Blossoms, Large Oval, Extra-Large Oval, Small Heart, Owl Builder, Circle Framelits

This bunny is so cute, I just wanted to squeeze his cheeks!

Gift Card Holder

I made these with the class back at Christmas time, but after seeing the gorgeous card that Jen made using the “Perfect Blend” stamp set, I just had to use it too!

Made with the Envelope Punch Board {$38.95}, these are a breeze to make, and so quick and easy.

The coffee cup and wording are stamped with Black StazOn ink, then coloured using Blender Pens.

The “Gorgeous Grunge” stamp set is liberally stamped in “Soft Suede” to create a spilt coffee effect.

For the inside of the card, I wasn't fussed on the underside of the DSP, so cut a strip of the gorgeous floral paper from the same pack, and stuck it to the flap that holds the gift card.

One would never know that I had altered the cardstock!!!

Instead of Washi Tape, I have used strips of DSP around the base of the card and tied with contrasting Organdy ribbon.

The sentiment “Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful” is from the “Perfect Pennants” stamp set, had hand-coloured using Stampin’ Markers.

A Candy Dot is placed on the corner flap of the gift card holder to “anchor” the project.

I am secretly pleased as to how these two projects turned out!

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets: “Banner Blast” {SAB2014},”Gorgeous Grunge”, “Hardwood”, “Perfect Blend”, “Perfect Pennants”, “Petal Parade” {SAB2014}

Ink: Black StazOn, Blushing Bride, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Sahara Sand, Soft Suede, Stampin’ Makers Old Olive, Pacific Point, Pool Party

Cardstock: Basic Gray, Blushing Bride, Naturals White, “Sweet Sorbet” DSP {SAB2014}

Punches: Banner {SAB2014}, Boho Blossoms, Petite Petals, Large Oval, Extra-Large Oval, Small Heart, Owl Builder, Scallop Tag Topper

Framelits/Dies: Banner Framelits Dies, Circle Framelits

Xtras: Bakers Twine, Blender Pens, Candy Dots, DImensionals, Fringe Scissors, Gel Pen {White}, Linen Tread, Pearl Basic Jewels, Ruffle Stretch Trim, Wooden Cocktail Sticks, Organdy Ribbon {R}

Special Tools: Big Shot, Stampin’ Envelope Bunch Board, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, StazOn Cleaner, Stampin’ Trimmer

“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 6th March 2014

Today was the first day back for my “Create With Kathe” craft classes.

We made three projects, a “3D Shoe”, made with the “Sweet Sorbet” DSP from the Sale-A-Bration promotion, a “Whittaker's Chocolate Holder”, made with the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, and a gorgeous “Shabby Chic Hardwood” card, featuring the Circle Card Thinlits dies …

 

Project 1 "3D Shoe”

I had actually forgotten that I had made a whole collection of these darling little shoes about 4 years ago, and when I went to my {shoddy} file system, found I still had the pattern on file, and it was laminated too!

Made with the beautiful {and FREE with qualifying purchase}“Sweet Sorbet” DSP from the Sale-A-Bration promotion, the “Spiral Flower Originals” Die and Petite Petals Punch.

This project which was quick and easy, yet looks quite stunning!

Project 2 “Whittaker's Chocolate Holder” {case’d from Sally}

Sally gave these out at a recent class as a thank you, as she was moving out of town, and I just had to recreate it!

Made using my new Scalloped Tag Topper Punch and the “Petal Parade” and “You’re Lovely” SAB stamp sets.

Colours used are Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, and my new favourite Sahara Sand.

Stamped on Naturals White, and finished with Pistachio Pudding Ruffle Stretch Trim and a sweet bow of Linen Thread.

 

Project 3 “Shabby Chic Hardwood Card” {case’d via Chantal De Kaste}

My new favourite stamp is the “Hardwood” stamp from the Seasonal catalogue, available through till 30 June 2014.

Stamps sets also used are “Petite Petals” {and matching Petite Petals Punch}, “Flower Shop” (and matching Pansy Punch}, “Mixed Bunch” {and matching Blossom Punch}, “That’s The Ticket” {and matching Ticket Duo Builder Punch}, and “You’re Lovely” from the Sale-A-Bration promo.

The fancy fold is made using the “Circle Card Thinlits” Dies, you get 10 different dies in this cute little pack!

The Bird Builder Punch is used for the leaves, and the veins are drawn on with the Old Olive Stampin’ Maker.

Classic Stampin’ Pads used are Blushing Bride, Old Olive, Strawberry Slushy, and Sahara Sand.

The stamp with the words “I think you're lovely” are coloured using the Melon Mambo, Old Olive, and Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Markers.

Candy Dots in Blushing Bride and a scattering of Rhinestones complete this gorgeous card.

This card was originally case’d via Chantal, but I have changed up the colours and some of the stamp sets and punches used.

 

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets: “Flower Shop”, “Hardwood”, “Mixed Bunch”, “Petal Parade” {SAB}, “Petite Petals”, “That’s The Ticket”, “You’re Lovely” {SAB}

Ink: Blushing Bride, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, Sahara Sand and Strawberry Slushy, and Melon Mambo, Old Olive, and Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Markers

Cardstock: Cardboard {re-purposed from an order pad}, Naturals White, “Sweet Sorbet” DSP from the Sale-A-Bration promotion, “Tea For Two” DSP {and My Digital Studio download}

Punches: Bird Builder, Blossom, Pansy, Petite Petals, Scalloped Tag Topper, Ticket Duo Builder

Framelits/Dies: “Circle Card Thinlits” Dies, “Spiral Flower Originals” Die

Xtras: Candy Dots. Candy Dot Brad Bases, Glue Gun, Linen Thread, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, “Pistachio Pudding” Ruffle Stretch Trim + a Whittaker's Chocolate!!!

Special Tools: Big Shot, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, Stampin’ Trimmer