“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 5th February 2015

WOWsiers we had a late one at this past “Create With Kathe” Craft Class, we finished at 2am!!!

The reason being my bestie Jen was able to come along, and as well as making our two projects, we also made a “4 Easel Card”, which I have decided to teach at this weeks craft class, bookings essential!

We spent the night crafting and eating yummy treats, and before we knew it, we had been crafting for 7 hours non-stop!

This past week {at Class} we made 2 cards, and the feature this week being my new stamp set “Love Is Kindness” which I cut into two stamps.

Both of the cards featured this gorgeous stamp set.

I also used my “Colour Coach” for the first time, which made matching the Tempting Turquoise card stock back with the Soft Sky card stock a breeze. 

Calypso Coral Blendabilities on Vellum, backed with Calypso Coral Designer Series Paper Stack + Calypso Coral Sale-A-Bration Ribbon

Jen’s Interpretation/Version ...

Featuring Faber-Castell Watercolour Pencils and Aquas Painters

By Jen Hassloch\

By Jen Hassloch

“Irresistibly Yours” Specialty Designer Series Paper has been sponged with Tempting Turquoise ink.

A Soda Pop Top has been mushed in the Big Shot, and a circle of the sponged DSP placed inside, and then Crystal Effects has been added and left overnight to dry.

Close up photos have my second version, which has been spritzed with Glimmer Mist

There are two layers of butterflies, and Soft Sky butterfly has been embossed in Silver with the grid stamp from the “Butterfly Basics” stamp set.

The Tea Lace Doily has been used on both the front and inside of the card,

The sentiment “You are amazingly amazing” is from the “Painted Petals” stamp set.

Jen’s Interpretation/Version ...

By Jen Hassloch

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.

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets : “A Dozen Thoughts”, “Kinda Eclectic”, “Love Is Kindness”, “Painted Petals”

Ink : Calypso Coral, Soft Sky, Tempting Turquoise

Blendabilities : Calypso Coral, Old Olive

Cardstock :  “Irresistibly Yours” Specialty Designer Series Paper {SAB2015}, Calypso Coral DSP Stack,  Soft Sky, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Vellum

Framelits : “Butterflies”, Oval Collection

Punches :  1” Circle, Hearts Border,

Ribbons : Best Year Ever Accessory Pack Polyester Ribbon in Calypso Coral, Painted Blooms Cotton Twine

Xtras : Basic Pearl Jewels, Crystal Effects, Paper Piercing Pack in Occasions, Paper Piercing Tool,  Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Emboss Powder in Silver, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Stamping Sponges, Tea Lace Doilies, Faber-Castell Watercolour Pencils, Glimmer Mist, Soda Pop Top

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

Weekly Deals For Wednesday 11th February 2015

The Weekly Deals are up!

Top of my list is the gorgeous “Venetian Crochet Trim”, might just have to order 4 rolls of this … sew gorgeous {pun intended!}!

The “Striped Scallop” Thinlits Die is one of the few {I have 30 +++} Dies that I don’t own, so will be adding this to my Wish List!

And the “Floral Frames” Framelits Dies are great for layering, and also for making amazing flowers, think layered tissue paper or coffee filter flowers – so gorgeous!

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.

“Card Off With Jen” For Thursday 5th February 2015

Finally Jen and I got together for another “Card Off” challenge.

{We} have  to confess that we finished at 2am, and ate a whole packet of “Salt and Vinegar “ chips and a whole bag of chocolate covered honeycomb {similar to bite sized Crunchie Bars} … oh yum!

We attempted to create to a “4 Easel Card”, and I think we did a fab job too!

I was so pleased with how my card turned out, that I will be teaching this card at this weeks “Create With Kathe” craft class.

My “4 Easel Card” is in shades of Wisteria Wonder and Elegant Eggplant, and features the Stampin’ Up! stamp sets “Petal Potpourri”, “Something To Say” and “Kinda Eclectic”.

This is the first card I have made with my new stamp set “Petal Potpourri” and matching “Flower Medallion” Punch – and I love the combo of this set.

For the sentiment Panel, I added a layer of construction tape, a strip of Wisteria Wonder Chevron Ribbon, along with punched shapes, using the following Punches: Large Oval, Extra Large Oval, Modern Label, Word Window and Banner.

For the 2^nd and 4^th Panels, on two layers of cardstock {in Wisteria Wonder and Elegant Eggplant}, I stamped the Medallion Flower in Versamark, then heat set it with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder, and featured an elegant “Antique Brad” as the focal point.   I loved this combo so much, that two of the Panels have the Medallion Flower.

On the 3^rd Panel, I featured the “Butterflies” Framelits, which is one of my favourite items from the Occasionals Catalogue.   I cut two butterflies {in Wonder and Elegant Eggplant}, and added a gorgeous vintage Flower Trim.

Jen’s card is a case via Debbie Henderson over at “Debbie’s Designs”, and features the Stampin’ Up! stamp sets “By The Tide” and “Something To Say”.

Jen’s card is a masterpiece, and has tonnes of fussy cutting, and each panel is coloured by hand using Faber-Castell Watercolour Pencils, Twinkling H2Os, and Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter.

I can’t wait for our next “Card Off” challenge, I wonder what our next theme will be?!!!

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.

Guest Blogger: Jo Collins

My good friend Jo popped around recently with her latest masterpieces to show me.

I was truly impressed with both cards, and asked if I could showcase them.

Jo is fantastic at detail, and these two cards are no exception.

The first card is a case via Amy White from “Whitehouse Stamping” and features the “Secret Garden” stamp set.

Love the colour combo of Pool Party and Calypso Coral, and “Epic Day” Designer Series Paper.

The Embossing Powder in Clear, with the words “live with passion” is very subtle, but stunning.

The second gorgeous card is an Easel Card, and is a case via Debbie Henderson over at “Debbie’s Designs”.

It features the “By The Tide” stamp set, and this card is a BIG “WOW”!!!

From every angle you will notice the gorgeous colouring, glitter, sequins and more …

I have since created my own Easel Card, featuring the new “Petal Potpourri” stamp set, and I will be sharing this at my weekly Class on Thursday so get in quick and reserve your place.

Till then ...

Happy crattin'!

Kathe.

Weekly Deals For Wednesday 4th February 2015

The Weekly deals are up!

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.