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Monday 22 June 2015

Sally and Kathe’s Stampin’ Up! Sneak Peak Launch


Well, I have finally downloaded the photos from our Catty Launch, back on Sunday 31St May!
We had an amazing afternoon of fun and laughter, and we, along with our guests really enjoyed the afternoon.


At each place setting, there was a new catty, along with a handmade paper-crafted gift from Sally, and a 3”x3” card {cased via Glenda Calkins from “The Stamp Camp”} in the new In Colours, along with a bookmark {cased via Erica B. Cerwin from “PinkBuckaroo Designs”}, showing ALL the new In Colours, made via moi.



As each guest arrived, they were given a lucky number (made with my Ornate Tag Topper Punch and Perforating Blade}, as we had a Prize Patrol table, lined up with 27 gifts!
That meant each guest also went home with a prize, and 7 lucky ladies received a second prize from the table. There were stamp sets, ink pads, Stampin’ Write Markers, a Stampin’ Scrub + many other goodies on the table.











Sally and I had a display table {whoopsee – forgot to take a photo!} of samples, Sally concentrated on samples made with the new Gift Bag Punch Board, and I concentrated on samples using the new In Colours.








We split the guests into two groups and we both taught our project, Sally taught her gorgeous Gift Bag, using the NEW Gift Bag Punch Board, and I taught a card, that had a bookmark attached {again using my Perforating Blade}.


We then took a wee break for some yummy afternoon tea.
Sally made an amazing two layered cake and decorated it as a wedding cake, a two of our guests {who just happened to be sisters} were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary!

We then cracked on and switched the groups up and re-taught our projects.

We all had a really lovely afternoon, and met some new friends, and can't wait to do it all over again!

Thanks for stopping by, please feel free to leave a comment.

Happy craftin’

Kathe.







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Card Off With Jen, Wednesday 17th June 2015

It’s been ages since Jen and I had another “Card Off” Challenge.
Jen set the challenge this time, “Thank You + Gift Bag Punch Board”!
As usual, although we both had access to all the same crafty items, both of our projects turned out so differently!


Jen’s Thank You Gift Bag featured the stamp sets “Another Thank You”, ”Flowering Flourishes” and “Petite Petals”, + Rich Razzleberry and Wisteria Wonder cardstock, + Wisteria Wonder Seam Binding Ribbon, and White Stampin’ Embossing Powder.



My Thank You Gift Bag featured the stamp set “Kinda Eclectic”, my colours were Island Indigo, Lost Lagoon, and Whisper White cardstocks, and Gold Stampin’ Embossing Powder
I added some Gold Sequins¸ from the Gold Sequin Trim, Gold Metallic Thread and more gold on the flower, which was punched using the “Fun Flower” and "7/8” Scallop Circle" Punches, and secured with an Antique Brad.
The Gift Bag was secured with my favourite Ribbon, Tip Top Taupe Dotted Lace Trim.


I also made a cute little matching 3”x3” card ...


The result … it was a Draw!

Thanks for stopping by, feel free to leave a comment.

Happy craftin’
Kathe.








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Saturday 20 June 2015

This Little Stash Arrived On The Courier Yesterday …


This little stash arrived on the courier yesterday, in a lovely "BBB" {Big Brown Box} …
Can’t wait to get my craft on!
In the box were the following stamp sets …
"Birthday Blossoms"
"Brushstrokes"
"Circle Of Spring"
"Endless Birthday Wishes"
"Garden In Bloom"
"Gift From The Garden"
"One Big Meaning"
"Tin Of Cards"
"Watercolor Wash"
+ the new "Project Life Paper Clips" Thinlits Dies

Now time to REALLY get my craft on!

Happy craftin’
Kathe.









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“Penguins, Bowling Balls and Music”, Oh My?!!!


I have just finished this commission which was picked up this morning.
It was made for a friend of my parents, my Dad requested a card with Penguins, Bowling Balls and Music, and this is what I came up with …



Thanks for stopping by, feel free to leave a comment.

Happy craftin’

Kathe.







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Sunday 14 June 2015

I’m All Big Shot’ed Out!!!



Recently one of my favourite crafty ladies {M}, departed for a 2 month stay in Invercargill, which is at the bottom of the South Island and very cold!


As it is so cold, M will be spending a lot of time indoors and crafting.
So I set to, and made her some words to go with all the cards she will be making.
Using the “Hello You” Thinlits, I cut her 4 words in 8 colours, x3 each + the same in butterflies, using the “Butterflies” Thinlits.


Can you do the math?
That means I cut 4x8x3=96 words and 8x3=24 butterflies!
Phew, hence why I am “All Big Shot’ed Out”!!!





I sorted all the words and butterflies, and then using the negative details from the images, I popped the items into different envelopes.


Wah-lah M is ready to get her craft on!!!



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