Altered Butterfly Album ...

Want a sneaky peak at this weeks “Create With Kathe” Class? … well here it is … an “Altered Butterfly Album” that I made earlier this week with my Zutter Bind-It-All.

It has a decorated cover featuring Watercolour Paper and the stamp set “Painted Petals”. The sentiment "Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful" from the "Perfect Pennant" stamp set and stamped in Lost Lagoon.

The Album has 8 pocket envelopes {envelopes were made using the Envelope Punch Board}, which are made to fit 6”x4” photos.

This is a great way to use up your older Designer Series Paper, in this instance I used up my old “Tea For Two” DSPs.

We will be making a slightly smaller version at this weeks “Create With Kathe” Class, so book your place now!

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 : Painted Petals”, "Perfect Pennants"

Classic Stampin’ Ink Pads : Lost Lagoon, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sky, Strawberry Slush

Cardstock :  Lost Lagoon, Soft Sky, Watercolour Paper, Vellum

Framelits : “Butterflies”

Punches : Elegant Butterfly

Ribbons :  Seam Binding in Soft Sky

Xtras :  Rosette from the Artisan Embellishment Kit, Basic Pearl Jewels

Special Tools : Aqua Painters, Big Shot, Envelope Punch Board, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, Stampin Trimmer,  Zutter Bind-It-All

Work-Shop : For Janine From "The Italian Kitchen"

This past Sunday I had Workshop, with the Hostess being Janine DiLuca.

Janine and her hubby Vinny own "The Italian Kitchen", and Janine brought along a yummy afternoon tea  ... 

Walnut Cake with Espresso Mascarpone Cream, Chocolate Dipped Profiteroles filled with Crema Pasticcera, The Italian Kitchen Fig Salami, served on Rice Crackers with Edam Cheese ...

Treats From The Italian Kitchen

"Walnut Cake with Espresso Mascarpone Cream"

Chocolate Dipped Profiteroles filled with Crema Pasticcera

The Italian Kitchen Fig Salami, served on Rice Crackers with Edam Cheese

Techniques covered for the "Make and Take" are the “Smackin’ Acetate”, Spritzing, Die Cutting, stamping, sponging, layering and using the Envelope Punch Board to create a Tabbed File Card.

The ladies had a colour choice of Blushing Bride/ Strawberry Slush, Bermuda Bay/Coastal Cabana or Pacific Point/Wild Wasabi ...

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 : “Hardwood”, "Painted Petals”, “Papillion Potpourri”

Classic Stampin’ Ink Pads : Blushing Bride, Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Melon Mambo, Not Quite Navy, Sahara Sand, Strawberry Slush,  Tempting Turquoise, Wild Wasabi

Stampin’ Write Markers : Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Coastal Cabana, Early Espresso, Melon Mambo,  Pacific Point, Strawberry Slush, Tempting Turquoise, Wild Wasabi

Blendabilities : Coastal Cabana, Night Of Navy, Pink Pirouette

Cardstock :  Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Naturals White, Night Of Navy, "Irresistibly Yours" Specialty Designer Series Paper {SAB2015}, Strawberry Slush, Watercolour Paper

Framelits : “Butterflies”

Punches : 1, ¾” Scallop Circle, Elegant Butterfly, Ornate Tag Topper, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border , Project Life Corner

Ribbons : Vintage Crochet Trim

Xtras : Basic Pearl Jewels, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stamping Sponges, Washi Tape "Beach House", “Sweet Sadie”, Spritzer

Special Tools : Big Shot, Envelope Punch Board, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, Stampin Trimmer, Stampin’ Trimmer Rotary Addition, Small Scallop Stampin’ Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blade

“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 26th February 2015

I always like to do a mini display each week for my ladies, showing the past weeks Class, the projects I have made during the week, along with the projects for that day.

It always looks so bright and welcoming  …

This week we had fun making a thank you card and matching gift jar ...

Techniques covered this week are the “Smackin’ Acetate”, Spritzing, Die Cutting, stamping, sponging, layering and using the Envelope Punch Board to create a Tabbed File Card.

With the "Smackin' Acetate" Technique, no two cards ever turn out the same ...

Stamp sets featured are “Hardwood”, “Painted Petals” and “Papillion Potpourri”.

We re-purposed the brown paper that comes in the BBB {Big Brown Box that the Stampin’ Up! order arrives in}, and herbal medicine containers {thanks Kay and Teresa}.

I kept the colour theme throughout based on the “Painted Blooms” DSP that I used for the gift jar, of Pacific Point and Wild Wasabi ...

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 : “Hardwood”, "Painted Petals”, “Papillion Potpourri”

Classic Stampin’ Ink Pads : Sahara Sand, Not Quite Navy

Stampin’ Write Markers : Early Espresso, Pacific Point, Wild Wasabi

Blendabilities : Night Of Navy

Cardstock :  Designers Series Paper “Subtles” in Wild Wasabi, Designer Series Paper “Painted Blooms”, Crumb Cake, Naturals White, Night Of Navy, Watercolour Paper

Framelits : “Butterflies”

Punches : 1, ¾” Scallop Circle, Elegant Butterfly, Pansy, Petite Petals, Scalloped Tag Topper, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border , Project Life Corner

Ribbons : Burlap, Linen Thread, Natural Chevron Ribbon, Painted Blooms Cotton Twine, Vintage Crochet Trim

Xtras : Basic Pearl Jewels, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stamping Sponges, Washi Tape “Sweet Sadie”, Herbal Medicine Containers , Packing Paper, Spritzer

Special Tools : Big Shot, Envelope Punch Board, Paper Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, Stampin Trimmer, Stampin’ Trimmer Rotary Addition, Small Scallop Stampin’ Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blade

Case’ing The Catty, Framed “Painted Blooms”

Case’ing the Catty, on page 18 of the new Occasionals brochure is lovely picture frame, with a piece of the gorgeous “Painted Blooms” Designer Series Paper in it.

Of course I just had to purchase this pack of gorgeous papers, just so as I could frame up this piece of pretty paper.

But wait there’s more … you get 2 sheets of this paper, along with some equally gorgeous designs in the pack ...

I picked up the frame from The Warehouse, as it matches back with all my framed work of late.

Wah –lah … Framed “Painted Blooms” 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.

Recipe Ingredient List

Paper: “Painted Blooms” Designer Series Paper

Other: Frame via The Warehouse

Pop Out Swing Card - Masculine Style

Here’s a masculine themed "Pop Out Swing Card" featuring the “Crazy About You” stamp set and “Hello You” Thinlits.

This version is in Pear Pizzazz and Garden Green, with a card base of Naturals White.

I originally made this card for my father-in-law, but he arrived too early for the afternoon tea party, so I had to give him one from my stash, as this one was not quite finished!

For the construction details, head on over to my original Post here, which also has the recipe ingredient list.

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.