Happy Birthday JorjaRose!

The last day of July is fast approaching, and it is hard to believe that our beautiful daughter JorjaRose is turning 12 years old.

She is having a sleepover party, with the theme “Night At The Movies”, so come Saturday night, we will be having a rather late night, as she has invited 7 girlfriends to join her in celebrating her birthday.

I have a head start on her birthday, as I have already made her birthday card, and purchased her a turquoise scooter and turquoise fleece blanket for her bed, as you can tell, turquoise is her favourite colour

Still have to decide on her birthday cake though!

Anyway’s, here is her birthday card, which I made over 2 months ago!

Thanks for stopping by, and happy craftin’!

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

Well, I have finally downloaded the photos from our Catty Launch, back on Sunday 31^St 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 50^th 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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“Create With Kathe” Craft Class For Thursday 7th May 2015

This week the colour theme is “Pink Pirouette”, which is such a gorgeous colour to work with.

First up we made this gorgeous wedding card, featuring the lovely stamp sets “Your Perfect Day” and “Something Lacy”, and the “Spring Flowers” Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

The layering is created with the “Deco Labels Collection” Framelits ...

The second card was made using the “Window Frames Collection” Framelits, as I had loaned out the ”Deco’s”.

Our second project featured my new PaperTrey Ink Die “Bloom Builders”, the “Hello You” Thinlits Dies and matching “Crazy About You” stamp set, + “A Dozen Thoughts”, “Gorgeous Grunge” and “Petite Petals” stamp sets …

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”, “Crazy About You”, “Gorgeous Grunge”, “Petite Petals”,  “Something Lacy”, “Your Perfect Day”

Classic Stampin’ Ink Pads : Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz, Sahara Sand, Soft Suede

Stampin’ Write Markers : Pink Pirouette, Soft Sky

Cardstock :  Naturals White, Pink Pirouette, Sahara Sand, Whisper White,

Framelits/Dies : “Deco Labels Collection” , “Hello You”, “Window Frames Collection” and PaperTrey Ink Die “Bloom Builders”

Textured Impressions Embossing Folders : “Delicate Designs", "Spring Flowers”

Punches :  Banner, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Petite Petals

Ribbon : Linen Thread, Gold Sequin Trim, Sahara Sand Lace Trim

Xtras :, C6 Envelopes, Glue Dots, Pearl Basic Jewels, Resin Flowers, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Very Vintage Designer Buttons

                                                                                                           

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

“Create With Kathe” Craft Class For Thursday 30th April 2015

This week we made a cute Cupcake Birthday Card {inspired by a layout by Jacque Williams}, featuring the “Cupcake Party”, “Gorgeous Grunge”. "Harwood", and “Remembering Your Birthday” stamp sets ...

Along with a beautiful and elegant birthday card, featuring the “Crazy About You”, “Really Good Greetings” and “Something Lacy” stamp sets ...

Colours inspired by a scrapbook layout by Jacque Williams.

As always I encourage my crafty ladies to add their own twist to the project, Jenny added the 60^th birthday on her card for her sisters’ upcoming birthday …

Btw I crimped so hard broke my Crimpier!!!

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 : “Crazy About You”, “Cupcake Party”, Gorgeous Grunge”, "Hardwood", “Petite Petals", "Really Good Greetings”, “Remembering Your Birthday”, “Something Lacy”

Ink Pads : Blackberry, Rose Red, Sahara Sand, Strawberry Slush

Stampin’ Write Markers : Blackberry Bliss, Early Espresso, Strawberry Slush

Cardstock :  Blackberry Bliss, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Sahara Sand, Soft Sky, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White and Glimmer Paper in Dazzling Diamonds

Framelits/Dies : “Hello You”

Textured Impressions Embossing Folders : Delicate Designs

Punches :  2 ½”Circle,  Bird Builder, Blossom, Cupcake Builder, Hearts Border, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Pansy, Petite Petals, Project Life Corner Rounder

Ribbon : Bakers Twine in Whisper White, Rosette from the Artisan Embellishment Kit, Rosette Trim

Xtras :, C6 Envelopes, Antique Brads, Glue Dots, Pearl Basic Jewels,  Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Emboss Powder in Iridescent Ice, Stampin’ Glitter in Dazzling Diamonds

Special Tools : Big Shot,Crimper, Crop-A-Dile, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, Stampin Trimmer