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Sunday 13 April 2014

“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 10th April 2014


WOWsiers, what a fab class we had this week, so many techniques, and two new ladies.
One crafter attended, that had travelled all the way from Timaru – that’s 572km or 355 miles!!!
Jenny also brought along her daughter-in-law to be {fingers crossed!!!}.
And, as it so happened, Chrissie recognised me from 23 years ago when I was a student at Nelson College For Girls – small world!!!

This week we made 2 gorgeous cards, a feminine vintage themed card, featuring the “Dress Up” framelits, and a masculine nautical themed card, featuring “The Open Sea” stamp set and Envelope Punch Board.



Vintage Dress Up! Card

The card is all about the layers, the base of the card is “Naturals White”, then Crumb Cake, which is stamped with the gorgeous background stamp “En Francais”, with Classic Stampin’ Pad in “Crumb Cake”, then paper pierced with the “Essentials” Paper Piercing Pack, and then a line is drawn through the piercing with a Stampin’ Write Maker in “Early Espresso” to give a faux stitched effect … Phew!



The top tight corner is rolled with cocktail skewer, and a contrasting piece of “Fan Fair” DSP is placed behind the Crumb Cake cardstock, and an Antique Brad is used to anchor the card.


The tags are made using the “Scallop Tag Topper” Punch.
The base tag is made using the “Natural Composition Specialty” cardstock which is sponged in “Soft Suede”, and then the “Corner” Punch is used to round the edges.
Follow the same steps for the second Tag, which has a base of Naturals White cardstock. The “Fine Feathers” stamp set is then stamped in random with Sahara Sand and Crumb Cake, then sponged in Sahara Sand.
The Mannequin base is cut using the “Dress Up” framelits in “Baked Brown Sugar” cardstock. The Dress is cut in “Fan Fair” DSP, with an overlay of Vellum, the Vellum has been sponged in “Blushing Bride”. The Belt for the dress is a sliver of Fan Fair with a single Pearl.
The Mannequin also a strand of Basic Pearls at the neckline.
The Tag is finished with Vintage Lace, Bakers Twine and a Vintage Trinket Safety Pin.
On the lower right corner, stamped in Soft Suede on Naturals White, the words “Just For You” is from the “Label Love” stamp set, and punched with the matching Artisan Label Punch.


A layer of Vellum is placed over the wording and adhered using 2 Brads from the “Vintage Trinkets”.
The inside of the card is stamped in Sahara Sand and Crumb Cake with the “Fine Feathers” stamp set, and the word “Congratulations” is from the “Happy Congratulations” stamp set, and stamped in Soft Suede.


Wahl ah … Vintage Dress Up! Card done!

Masculine Nautical Themed Card


The base of the card is “Chocolate Chip”, and a File Folder effect has been made using the Stampin’ Envelope Punch Board, the File inside the card is Naturals White, and as also been cut using the Envelope Punch Board.


Clear Embossing Powder has been used on the front of the card, along with the “Hardwood” stamp, which gives a gorgeous wood-grain effect.
Use the Heat Tool to heat set the Embossing Powder.
On a scrap of Naturals White, stamp the Passenger Ledger from “The Open Sea” stamp set, in Sahara Sand, then stamp the Compass in Soft Suede. Round the corners with the “Corner” Punch, and use the “Hexagon” Punch to create a banner. Sponge with Soft Suede, then place an Antique Brad through the centre of the compass, and adhere to the card.


On Naturals White, stamp the Passenger Ledger in Sahara Sand, tear the cardstock on one edge, and sponge with Soft Suede, on the other end of the cardstock, roll around a cocktail skewer, then sponge.
Add some Twine, and tie a reef knot.
Stamp the Ship in Soft Suede, then with the Aqua Painters, add some “water” by picking up colour from the “Soft Sky” stamp pad.
Layer on DImensionals, along with the sentiment “Just For You” from the “Label Love” stamp set, which is punched with the matching “Artisan Label” Punch, then fussy cut the edges, and finally sponge with Soft Suede.
The card {or “File”} inside the card is Naturals White, stamped with the “Hardwood” stamp in Sahara Sand.


The Anchor for “The Open Sea” stamp set is stamped in Soft Suede, the card is sponged in Soft Suede too.
On another scrap of cardstock, this time Chocolate Chip, stamp the Compass in Versamark, and add Gold Embossing Powder, and then heat set with the Heat Tool.
The inside edges of the main card base are taped together to form a pocket for the second card {or “File”} to slide into.


And Wah-lah … Masculine Nautical Themed Card done!

We had many different and challenging techniques at this class, but all the ladies finished their cards, and were delighted with their beautiful handmade cards!

Mmmmm … what shall we make next week ladies?!!!

“Fan Fair” DSP

"Natural Composition Specialty"

“Dress Up” Framelits

Scallop Tag Topper” Punch

"Envelope Punch Board"

 “En Francais” Background Stamp

“Fine Feathers” Stamp set

“Happy Congratulations” Stamp Set

“Hardwood” Background Stamp

“Label Love” Stamp Set

“The Open Sea” Stamp Set

Recipe Ingredient List
Stamp Sets: “En Francais”, “Fine Feathers”,. “Happy Congratulations” “Hardwood”, “Label Love”, “The Open Sea”
Ink: Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand, Soft Sky, Soft Suede, Versamark, and Stampin’ Marker Early Espresso
Cardstock: Baked Brown Sugar, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Naturals White, “Fan Fair” DSP, Natural Composition Specialty, Vellum
Embossing Powder: Clear and Gold
Punches: “Artisan Label”, “Corner”, “Hexagon”, “Scallop Tag Topper”
Framelits/Dies: “Dress Up” Framelits
Xtras: Antique Brads, Aqua Painters, Bakers Twine, Cocktail Skewer DImensionals, Pearl Basic Jewels, “Essentials” Paper Piercing Pack, Twine, Vintage Lace, Vintage Trinkets


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

Wednesday 9 April 2014

Macjays Facebook Competition Winner!!!


I had the pleasure of opening my emails this morning, to find that I had won a Facebook competition with Macjays, and I had won a designer pair of Jeans!!!




I headed to my favourite shop Sassys in the Richmond Mall, and Gretchen helped me pick the most gorgeous pair of Macjays Jeans out ...



We picked the xtra cute "Python Drill Jean", the "Python" being faux of course!

The description is "Slim leg soft drill jean, has a defined fit to the knee, all over python print effect, front and rear jean pockets with a button and zip fly".


Can't wait to wear my new Jeans tomorrow!
Thanks Sue and the Team at Macjays, and of course Gretchen at Sassys!



“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 3rd April 2014

This week’s class was all about $!!!
We tackled a Spinning Slider Card, which spins using 2x 10c pieces of money with a Dimensional between them.


Please see the video that my gorgeous son Reilly took of me “spinning” my card, and I will be teaching this card at “Women Connecting” next term. 


I ended up making 3 variations, which one is your favourite?




We also made a cute card featuring the “Hardwood” stamp and the Hexagon Hive Thinlits. My new Big Shot Magnetic Platform had {just} arrived so we gave this a whirl too!

I made 2 colour combos of this card, changing the bird {from Soft Suede on Coastal Cabana to Coastal Cabana on Coastal Cabana} and the frame around the bee with the second version.


+ as an added xtra, ‘cause the ladies were so good, they each got to make a Petite Purse from scrap paper, using the “Petite Purse” die …


Recipe Ingredient List
Stamp Sets: “Flower Shop”, “Hardwood”, “Label Love”, “Mixed Bunch”, “Petite Petals”, “Six-Sided Sampler”, “Springtime Hello” on inside of card, “The Open Sea” on inside of card
Ink: Black StazOn, Blushing Bride, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Crumb Cake, Pacific Point, Sahara Sand, Soft Suede, Strawberry Slush
Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Naturals White, Night Of Navy, Old Olive, Pool Party, “Sweet Sorbet” DSP {SAB2014 on video}, "Tea For Two" DSP {on Petite Purse}
Punches: Artisan Label, Bird Builder, Blossom, Boho Blossoms, Hexagon, Pansy, Petite Petals, Scallop, Word Window
Framelits/Dies: Hexagon Hive Thinlits Die, Petite Purse Bigz Die,
Xtras: Candy Dots Brad Bases, Candy Dots, Dimensionals, Pearl Basic Jewels, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, 10c pieces of real money!


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

Tuesday 8 April 2014

Storage Ideas With Kathe: “Big Shot Cabinet” By The Sellers Room


Check out this AWEsome Big Shot Cabinet, specially made by Margarette Sellers from "The Sellers Room" ...





Margarette recently purchased her Stampin' Up! Big Shot, and wanted somewhere to house all her craftin' belongings in one place.


She dreamed up this amazing cabinet ...



Here are the details ...

- Margarette specifically had it made to suit her needs but can custom make to anyone else's needs 
- It is 450mm deep, 400mm wide and 1100mm high 
- 6 drawers in total all on multitech with soft closing mechanisms 
- The cabinetry is made from 18mm coloured melteca.  In this case it is"Seasoned Oak" so has a subtle grain. 
- 4 castors with brakes so that it can be moved around, but then the brakes can be put on {as Margarette has wooden floors, so it is very easy to move around}!!!  

Margarette has her newly purchased Big Shot on top and then the top two drawers has dies and embossing folders etc.








If anyone is interested Margarette is happy to give a quote.

Margarette can be reached via "The Sellers Room",  or email her at msellers@thesellersroom.co.nz or via "The Sellers Room" Facebook page.



Tuesday 1 April 2014

“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 31st 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
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