“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 17th April 2014

The day that Cyclone Ita hit!!!

We were smack bang in the middle of craft class, when the 1^st power cut hit at 2pm, and we were without power for about 45 minutes.

Luckily we weren't using any electricity other than lighting on today’s project.

The second power cut hit at 8.15pm and fortunately all those that had booked for the evening class had cancelled, as some of the roads were out due to trees falling over!

Thursday’s class we had a full house with Bev, Jenny, Lizzy, Raewyn, Ruth, and Sue in attendance.

We made a cute “Envelope Scrapbook Album”, with the help of my new Zutter!!!

I made 3 samples in advance using Designer Series Paper “Watercolor Wonder”, and retired but available on the Clearance Rack “Beau Château”, “Tea For Two” and this afternoon, because I couldn’t help myself and it’s Easter, I made another using the “Cheerful Treat” DSP!!!

The Stampin’ Up! Envelope Punch Board is used to make 8 envelopes. The cardstock started out as 6”x6” and matched on the Board to make an envelope to fit a 3”x4” card. The first score mark is at 2 5/8”.

Crumb Cake is used for the cover of the Album, and I experimented with stamping in “Sahara Sand” the “En Francais” and “Hardwood” background stamps.

“Watercolor Wonder” Designer Series Paper

The “Needlepoint Border” Embossing Folder are featured and brushed with Ink, from either of Island Indigo, Sahara Sand, and Soft Suede.

“Natural Composition Specialty” is sponged with Island Indigo or Soft Suede, then the “Scalloped Tag Topper” Punch is used at both ends. Add some gorgeous “Crochet Trim”, add a bow of either Bakers Twine or Twine, and add a safety pin from the Vintage Trinkets.

“Beau Château” Designer Series Paper, 

retired but available on the Clearance Rack

The Sentiment is then layered on top …

On “Naturals White”, the sentiment is from the “Geometrical” stamp set, and hand coloured using a combination of Old Olive, Island Indigo, and Early Espresso Stampin’ Markers. Using the “Chalk Talk” Framelits and Big Shot, cut out the sentiment, then add a cute little Antique Brad, and some Pearls to the “o”s, and then layer on Dimensionals.

“Tea For Two” Designer Series Paper, 

retired but available on the Clearance Rack

A line of cute ribbon in “Ruffle Stretch Trim” in Baked Brown Sugar, and on the retired Beau Chateau Album, I have used the retired “Pleated Satin” ribbon in Blushing Bride, is placed on the bottom edge of the Album{S}. The Cheerful Treat Album, has Strawberry Slushy Ruffle Stretch Trim.

“Cheerful Treat” Designer Series Paper, 

retired but available on the Clearance Rack

After using the Zutter to bind the Album, I have tied various ribbons in “Stretch Ruffle Trim”, “Chevron Ribbon” and “Stitched Grosgrain” to the coils.

To finish the project off, each Album has a matching Pen, with a piece of matching DSP Cardstock cut 4.5’x1/2” and is placed around the outside of the pen and inserted into the barrel.

Wah lah “Envelope Scrapbook Album” done!

"Envelope Punch Board"

“Watercolor Wonder” Designer Series Paper

“Beau Château” Designer Series Paper, 

retired but available on the Clearance Rack

“Cheerful Treat” Designer Series Paper, 

retired but available on the Clearance Rack

“Tea For Two” Designer Series Paper, 

retired but available on the Clearance Rack

“Geometrical” Stamp Set

 “En Francais” Background Stamp

“Hardwood” Background Stamp

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets: “En Francais”, “Geometrical” and “Hardwood”,

Ink: Island Indigo, Sahara Sand, Soft Suede, and Stampin’ Markers Island Indigo, Old Olive, and Early Espresso

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Island Indigo, Naturals White, Natural Composition Specialty, “Watercolor Wonder”, and retired but available on the Clearance Rack “Beau Château”, “Tea For Two”, and “Cheerful Treat” DSP

Punches: “Corner”, “Scallop Tag Topper”

Framelits/Dies: “Chalk Talk” Framelits

Xtras: Antique Brads, Bakers Twine, Dimensionals, Pearl Basic Jewels, Twine, Vintage Lace, Vintage Trinkets

Special Tools: Big Shot, Big Shot Magnetic Platform, Envelope Punch Board, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, Stampin’ Trimmer and of course the “Zutter”!!!

“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 31^st 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

“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 13th March 2014

At Thursday’s “Create With Kathe” craft class, we had a new crafter attend, the lovely Bev.

It was like meeting a kindred spirit, and Bev was such a lovely lady, it felt like I had known her for ages!

We made three projects, all featuring the {FREE with qualifying purchase} Sale-A-Bration Designer Series Paper “Sweet Sorbet” …

First up was a decorated Mini Milk Bottle, with the “Spiral Flower Originals” Die and Petite Petals Punch, then an Envelope Pocket Wallet, that had four mini envelope pockets, to house such gorgeous things as gift vouchers, money, invitations, r.s.v.p. cards etc, and a cute card, featuring the “Springtime Hello” stamp set.

Decorated Mini Milk Bottle

With the Mimi Milk Bottle {purchased at The Warehouse for $2 each}, we got into a bit of difficulty with the glue gun not working properly, luckily I had a second GG on hand!!!

We cut 2 flowers from the ”Sweet Sorbet” DSP, using the “Spiral Flower Originals” then rolled up together and secured with some hot glue. Added to the centre was a cute little Petite Petals flower in contrasting cardstock and a Pearl to finish it off.

Artichoke Denim Jean Ribbon is tied in a bow around the bottle and secured with some hot glue, below that is a strip of cardstock with the fancy edging, cut with the “Finishing Touches Edgelits”.

The Spiral flower is hot glued just above the bow, and 2 “Flower Trim” flowers are hot clued in place on either side, and wah-lah, Mini milk Bottle is done!

Envelope Pocket Wallet {case'd via Sally Rice}

Cut 4 squares 6”x6” and make in to envelopes using the Stampin’ Envelope Punch Board.

Cut a strip 4 ¼’x 3.5” from the backing board that comes when you purchase Designer Series Paper, as this packaging cardboard that come fee in the packs, and is thicker and sturdier.

On the 3 ½ “ side, score at every ½ “, then fold to make a concertina file.

Use your Orange Sticky Tape, as this is very strong; to first adhere your outside envelope, then the other other envelopes in the valleys of the concertina, but facing towards the first envelope.

Tie some ribbon around the outside to help keep the envelopes all closed.

This is a really quick and easy project, and realistically can be made with just 1 sheet of DSP, as you get 4 squares/envelopes for each sheet of DSP.

“Springtime Hello” Card 

Using Natural White Cardstock, emboss 2/3 with the Sale-A-Bration “Decorative Dots” embossing folder.

Make a banner, with the Banner punch, and stamp on to two of the banners in “Sahara Sand” with the Bee from the “Springtime Hello” stamp set.

Adhere to the top left of card with Dimensionals, and add a knotted Linen Thread to form the banner.

Stamped above the banner are the words “Hello Spring”, also in Sahara Sand,¸and add a contrasting Candy Dot to finish.

On a scrap of Naturals White Cardstock, stamp the long stemmed flowers in Sahara Sand, then fussy-cut around outside, adhere to a contrasting scrap of DSP, and mount on Dimensionals.

Punch a flower from the Petite Petal punch in contrasting DSP, and add a Pearl to the centre.

On the inside of the card, in Sahara Sand stamp the Thistle from the “Springtime Hello” stamp set.

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets: “Springtime Hello”

Ink: Sahara Sand

Cardstock: Naturals White, “Sweet Sorbet” DSP from the Sale-A-Bration promotion, Cardboard {re-purposed from the DSP Pack},

Punches: Petite Petals

Framelits/Dies: “Spiral Flower Originals” Die, Finishing Touches Edgelits

Xtras: Candy Dots, “Decorated Dots” Embossing Folder {SAB}, Glue Gun, Linen Tread, Pearl Basic Jewels, Artichoke Denim Jean Ribbon (R), Flower Trim (R), Mini Milk Bottle

Special Tools: Big Shot, Stampin’ Envelope Bunch Board, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, Stampin’ Trimmer