Nelson Extravaganza: Saturday 21st March 2015

This past Saturday, I taught at Nelson Extravaganza, to 39 lovely ladies.

"Nelson Extravaganza" is new to Nelson, this is the first time we met, however we will be holding 3 Extravaganzas this year.

I taught my project, a clean and elegant "Thank You Card With Emboss Resist", along with 4 other teachers, Sally Rice, Sally Robertson, Jacque Williams and Rebecca Palmer ...

"Thank You Card With Emboss Resist" by Kathe Oldham

"Happy Easter Berry Basket" by Sally Rice

"Butterfly Tiny Treat Box" by Sally Robertson

"Sheltering Tree Note Card Set" by Jacque Williams

"Braided Card & Mini Treat Bag" by Rebecca Palmer

I was really looking forward to sharing my crafting knowledge, and had a really enjoyable day with some very lovely ladies.

One of the bonuses of a day like this is, that it is "bring a plate for a shared lunch", these ladies are very talented home cooks {one is even the Food Editor for "New Zealand House and Garden" magazine} and here's a glance of the yummy food I selected for my lunch ... 

We held the Extravaganza at Waimea Old Boys Rugby Club, and here are my tables all ready to go ...

My guests had a packet gift wrapped at their place setting, with the Annual Catalogue, Occasional Catalogue, Sale-A-Bration brochure, and 2 Sale-A-Bration flyers, along with their personalised name tag, which matches mine ... 

and I had on display all of my recent Classes ...

I was very prepared, as I had 50 packs cut, 2 weeks in advance ...

And had also pre-cut all the butterflies - yes I cut 100 butterflies the previous weekend {8 days in advance} - and it only took 4 hours!!! ...

I was so pleased that I had done so much prep in the preceding weeks, as I ended up with JorjaRose at A&E {Accident and Emergency - Emergency Room} twice this week! 

She fell off of the Flying Fox at school on Wednesday, and after Wednesday's visit to A&E, she had a splint put on her left arm/wrist with a possible break to the small bones, but unable to see on the x-ray. Told to re-visit the GP in a weeks time if she was still in pain. 

She was in so much pain {more so than when she did the Buckle Fracture to her right wrist}, that I took her back to A&E on Friday, and had also noticed a very large bruise to her right temple. Also mentioned how she flinched anytime you got near her right elbow {was previously band-aided by receptionist at school}, turns out after x-rays were taken she has chipped her elbow with particles floating. So now she has a splint on her left wrist and a sling on her right arm + slight concussion!!!

The project I designed for Nelson Extravaganza is a clean and elegant  "Thank You" card with Emboss Resist ...

Techniques covered are Emboss Resist, Embossing, 3 Layer Stamping, Scoring with the Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Die Cutting, Negative Detail, Punching {I had all three Tag Topper Punches to choose from - Angled Tag Topper, Ornate Tag Topper and Scalloped Tag Topper}, and Layering with Dimensionals/Vellum/Cardstock.

Embellishments included Pearl Basic Jewels, rosette trim from the Artisan Embellishment Kit, and Pink Pirouette Seam Binding.

Stamp sets featured are "Painted Petals" and "Lotus Blossom".

On the card insert, the "Lotus Blossom" is stamped in Melon Mambo, Blushing Bride and Blushing Bride stamped off once. Followed by Clear Stampin' Embossing Powder.

Wah lah ...  "Thank You Card With Emboss Resist" 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

Stamp Sets : "Painted Petals" and "Lotus Blossom" {SAB 2015}

Ink Pads : Blushing Bride, Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sky

Cardstock :  Blushing Bride, Soft Sky, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White, Vellum and "Irresistibly Yours" Specialty Designer Series Paper {SAB 2015}

Framelits : "Butterflies" Thinlits, 

Punches : Hearts Border, Project Life Corner, Scalloped Tag Topper 

Ribbon : Rosette Trim from the Artisan Embellishment Kit, Seam Binding in Pink Pirouette

Xtras : Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Emboss Powder in Clear, Stamping Sponges

Special Tools : Big Shot, Heat Tool, Pearl Basic Jewels, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, Stampin Trimmer,

Women Connecting: "Thank You Card With Emboss Resist" ...

This past Monday, I taught at Women Connecting, to 50 lovely ladies.

"Women Connecting" is a church based craft group, that meet every 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday of the month.

I usually teach once a Term, and really look forward to sharing my crafting knowledge.

I was very prepared, as I had 50 packs cut, 3 weeks in advance, and had also pre-cut all the butterflies - yes I cut 100 butterflies the previous weekend {8 days in advance} - and it only took 4 hours!!! ...

I was so pleased that I had done so much prep in the preceding weeks, as I ended up with JorjaRose at A&E {Accident and Emergency - Emergency Room} twice this week! 

She fell off of the Flying Fox at school on Wednesday, and after Wednesday's visit to A&E, she had a splint put on her left arm/wrist with a possible break to the small bones, but unable to see on the x-ray. Told to re-visit the GP in a weeks time if she was still in pain. 

She was in so much pain {more so than when she did the Buckle Fracture to her right wrist}, that I took her back to A&E on Friday, and had also noticed a very large bruise to her right temple. Also mentioned how she flinched anytime you got near her right elbow {was previously band-aided by receptionist at school}, turns out after x-rays were taken she has chipped her elbow with particles floating. So now she has a splint on her left wrist and a sling on her right arm + slight concussion!!!

The project I designed for Women Connecting is a "Thank You" card with a gift card holder, featuring the "Top Note" Bigz Die ...

Techniques covered are Emboss Resist, Embossing, 3 Layer Stamping, Scoring with the Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Die Cutting, Negative Detail, Punching {I had all three Tag Topper Punches to choose from - Angled Tag Topper, Ornate Tag Topper and Scalloped Tag Topper}, and Layering with Dimensionals/Vellum/Cardstock.

Embellishments included Pearl Basic Jewels, rosette trim that has been spritzed with a mix of H2O, Isopropyl Alcohol and Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Ink Refill, and Pink Pirouette Seam Binding.

 

Stamp sets featured are "Painted Petals" and "Lotus Blossom".

On the card insert, the "Lotus Blossom" is stamped in Melon Mambo, Blushing Bride and Blushing Bride stamped off once. Followed by Clear Stampin' Embossing Powder.

Wah lah ... Women Connecting "Thank You Card With Emboss Resist" done!

Now my mind is spinning at to which project I will feature next at "Women Connecting", there have been many request for the  4 Panel Easel Card ...

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" and "Lotus Blossom" {SAB 2015}

Ink Pads : Blushing Bride, Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sky

Cardstock :  Blushing Bride, Soft Sky, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White, Vellum and "Irresistibly Yours" Specialty Designer Series Paper {SAB 2015}

Framelits : "Butterflies" Thinlits, "Top Note" Bigz Die

Punches : Hearts Border, Project Life Corner, Scalloped Tag Topper 

Ribbon : Rosette Trim, Seam Binding in Pink Pirouette

Xtras : Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Emboss Powder in Clear, Stamping Sponges

Special Tools : Big Shot, Heat Tool, Pearl Basic Jewels, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, Stampin Trimmer,

 

"Create With Kathe" For Thursday 12th March 2015

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

It always looks so bright and welcoming  …

This week we had lots fun making a Mini Album, featuring the Envelope Punch Board and a cute gift card holder ...

Project 1 Mini Album

This is a mini version of the Album I made on Friday, and features the Stampin' Up! stamp sets "Kinda Eclectic", "Painted Petals" and "Perfect Pennants".

"Altered Butterfly Album"

Eight mini envelopes, that started out being 6"x6" are made with the Envelope Punch Board.

The base card for the cover is Soft Sky, which has been stamped in Soft Sky with the leaves from the "Kinda Eclectic" stamp set.

The Watercolour Paper is washed with Aqua Painters and Soft Sky ink, then the the blooms are stamped in Strawberry Slush, with Pear Pizzazz for the stems, and little Pearl Basic Jewels have been added to the centre of the blooms.

Once the Watercolour Paper has dried, the sentiment "Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful" is stamped in Lost Lagoon.  

The Watercolour Paper is then framed with ribbon, before being adhered to the cover.

The cover, back cover, and envelopes are then bound using the Zutter Bind-It-All.

The finishing touches are the ribbons which are tied to the spiral binding, and of course the gorgeous butterflies in Soft Sky and Lost Lagoon cardstock, which have been cut using the "Butterflies" Thinlits.

A third butterfly in Vellum has been punched using the "Elegant Butterfly" Punch.

The little flower has been coloured using Lost Lagoon ink.

Wah-Lah ... "Mini Album" done!

Project 2 "Gift Card Holder"

This card is very economical to make, as it uses 1/2 sheet of Soft Suede cardstock and 1/2 a sheet of Naturals White cardstock, along with a scrap of Designer Series Paper.

Cut 2x Soft Suede and 2x Naturals White cardstock using the "Top Note" Bigz Die.

Trim the faux stitch line off of both of the Natural White cardstock Top Note's.

Featuring the stamp set "An Open Heart", stamp the branch and bird in Memento Tuxedo Black. Colour in using Faber-Castell Watercolour Pencils, and blend with Aqua Painters.

The sentiments "Live with an open heart." and "Thank You" are stamped in Lost Lagoon, as this matches back with the "All Abloom" Designer Series Paper Stack.

Layer and adhere the cardstock over the Soft Suede Top Note's.

A small heart {from the "Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack"} is punched out of both of the front cover layers, as this gives very cute negative detail.

Both of the birds are stamped again, this time in Versamark, and Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder is then heat set with the Heat Tool.

Pearl Basic Jewels have been added to the centre of the berries.

An Antique Brad is threaded with Venetian Crochet Trim, and is attached to the card, as this gives the card the swing effect.

A pocket is added to the inside piece of Soft Suede cardstock, by cutting another Top Note in DSP, but you only need approximately a 1/4 of the Top Note, so this too is very economical.   The faux stitch line is cut off, then the panel is adhered, so as to form a pocket for a gift card.

The finishing touch is on the reverse of the card, when a smudge of Pear Pizzazz ink has been washed under the feet of the bird to ground it, and a small heart added, in the same DSP colour/pattern.

Wah-lah ... "Gift Card Holder" 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

Stamp Sets : “An Open Heart", "Kinda Eclectic", "Painted Petals", "Perfect Pennants"

Ink Pads : Memento Tuxedo Black, Lost Lagoon, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sky, Strawberry Slush

Cardstock :  Naturals White, Soft Sky, Soft Suede, Watercolour Paper, "All Abloom" Designer Series Paper Stack, Designer Series Paper, Vellum

Framelits : “Butterflies", "Top Note" Bigz

Punches : Elegant Butterfly, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack

Xtras : Antique Brads, Aqua Painters, Pearl Basic Jewels, Seam Binding Ribbon in Soft Sky, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Emboss Powder in Clear, Venetian Crochet Trim

Special Tools : Big Shot, Envelope Punch Board, Heat Tool, 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