"Create With Kathe" Craft Class For Thursday 2nd April 2015

This weeks “Create With Kathe” Craft Class was all about my new “Berry Basket” Bigz L Die, which was featured in both projects.

We made a “Berry Basket Flower Pot” Card and a “Punch Art Easter Berry Basket” …

Project 1 “Berry Basket Flower Pot” Card

 

The cardbase for this card is Naturals White, with the card insert either Crisp Cantaloupe or Wisteria Wonder cardstock.

The Flower Pot is cut with Sahara Sand {my new favourite!} cardstock with the “Berry Basket” Die, and then embossed with the “Decorative Dots” Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

The dirt is a strip of Soft Suede cardstock  ... it is all in the details!

As the Fringe Scissors were on a Weekly Deal that week, these were used to cut the two layers of grass {Garden Green cardstock}.

The ladies had a choice between orange toned flowers, which was a combo of Tangerine Tango and Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock, or purple toned flowers, which was a combo of Wisteria Wonder with Elegant Eggplant cardstock.

Just about ALL the ladies chose the first option!

The flowers were stamped with the “Flower Shop” stamp set in Crisp Cantaloupe or Wisteria Wonder ink, then punched using the “Pansy” Punch.

The centre of the flowers are So Saffron cardstock, and I tried out my new Stampin’ Glitter in Gold – loved it so much I just had to order the Silver in!

The butterflies are stamped with the "Butterfly Basics" stamp set, then punched with the Bitty Butterfly punch, and layered, before 3 small Rhinestone Basic Jewels have been added to the centre of the butterflies.

The sentiment “just because” is stamped in Garden Green ink, and is from the stamp set “A Dozen Thoughts”.   This is the perfect sentiment, as it can carry a whole range of cards … thinking of you, birthday, bereavement, sickness, friendship etc.

For the card insert, the “Petite Petals” stamp set is stamped in either Crisp Cantaloupe or Wisteria Wonder ink, and a little flower from the “Itty Bitty Punch Pack” is punched  in the darker cardstock {Tangerine Tango or Elegant Eggplant}, and a Rhinestone Basic Jewel is placed in the centre.

The finishing touch is the “Confetti Heart Border” Punch which is featured as negative detail on the card insert.

Wah-lah … “Berry Basket Flower Pot” Card done!

Project 2 ”Punch Art Easter Berry Basket”

We also made an Easter Basket with the “Berry Basket” Bigz L Die, with a cute little bow, made with the “Bow Builder” Punch.

Easter is the perfect time to get out your Punches, and experiment with some Punch Art. To get some other great Punch Art ideas, check out Pinterest

This bunny is based on the Punch Art Easter Bunny I made last year …

I used a variety of Punches to create the Easter Bunny, 1” Circle, 2” Circle, Boho Blossoms, Extra-Large Oval, heart from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Large Oval, Owl Builder, Petite Petals, and “Circles Collection” Framelits.

The little bunny is holding a sign, stamped in Old Olive featuring the “Crazy About You” and “Perfect Pennants” stamp sets.

Wah-lah …”Punch Art Easter Berry Basket” 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 : “A Dozen Thoughts”, “Butterfly Basic", "Crazy About You”, “Flower Shop”, “Hardwood”, “Petite Petals”, “Perfect Pennants”

Classic Stampin’ Ink Pads : Crisp Cantaloupe, Garden Green, Old Olive,  Sahara Sand, Wisteria Wonder

Cardstock : Basic Black, Crisp Cantaloupe, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Naturals White, Pink Pirouette, Sahara Sand, Smokey Slate, So Saffron, Soft Suede, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White

Framelits/Dies/Edgelits : “Berry Basket” Bigz L Die, “Circles Collection” Framelits,

Textured Impressions Embossing Folders : “Decorative Dots”

Punches : 1” Circle, 2” Circle, Bird Builder, Bitty Butterfly, Boho Blossoms, Bow Builder, Confetti Heart Border, Extra-Large Oval, flower and heart from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Large Oval, Owl Builder, Petite Petals

Xtras : Glue Dots, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Seam Binding Ribbon in Pink Pirouette, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Glitter in Gold, Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen in White, Window Sheets/Acetate

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

"Create With Kathe" for Thursday 13th November 2014

This week we made 5 projects!!!

Well actually, a decorated card holder with 3 cards, featuring the “White Christmas” stamp set, and a 4^th card featuring the colours Blackberry Bliss, Basic Gray and Whisper White.

Project 1 “White Christmas” Gift Card Set

This week’s feature stamp set was “White Christmas”, my favourite from the current Seasonal Catalogue.

I wanted to demonstrate to the ladies 3 very different cards, all featuring the same stamp set, “White Christmas”.

Each card also features matching embellished envelopes, with stamping and the Textured Impressions Embossing Folders of “Lucky Stars” and “Northern Flurry”.

The idea for this card box is a case via Jacque Williams, who case’d it via Kristine McNickle and Kirstie Goldfinch.

The gift box is made with the “Gift Card Enclosure Pack”, and the cards and envelopes come in a handy pre-made pack, called “Note Cards & Envelopes”.

I drew inspiration for the second card from Lisa Young  ...

And the last card with the sponging technique via Michelle Zindorf ...

But as always added my own artistic interpretation!

Wah-lah … “White Christmas” Gift Card Set done!

Project 2 “Gorgeous Grunge” + “Petite Petals” Card

This card idea is a case via Heather Van Looy who in turn cae’s it via Sam Donald from Pootles Papercraft  

As always I added my own twist, adding the Blackberry Bliss Stitched Satin Ribbon bow, tied with the Linen Thread, and also making two versions of my interpretation of this card, the first with Rhinestone Basic Jewels, and the second with Pearl Basic Jewels.

I also layered up the card insert with Blackberry Bliss, Basic Gray and Whisper White.

Wah-lah …”Gorgeous Grunge” + “Petite Petals” Card 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.

 “Gift Card Enclosure Pack”

“Note Cards & Envelopes”

“Gorgeous Grunge” Stamp Set

“Petite Petals” Stamp Set and matching Punch

“White Christmas” Stamp Set

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets : “Gorgeous Grunge”, “Petite Petals”, “White Christmas”

Ink : Basic Gray, Black StazOn, Blackberry Bliss, Coastal Cabana, Early Espresso, Lost Lagoon, Pool Party, Real Red, Soft Suede

Stampin’ Write Markers : Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red,

Cardstock :  Basic Gray, Blackberry Bliss, Glimmer Paper in Gold, Silver and Red, Whisper White, “Trim The Tree” Designer Series Paper Stack

Punches : 1” Circle, 1” Square, Star and flower from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Petite Petal, Postage Stamp,

Ribbons : Linen Thread, Stitched Satin Ribbon in Blackberry Bliss

Textured Impressions Embossing Folders : “Lucky Stars” and “Northern Flurry”

Xtras : 2 Way Glue Pen, Basic Metal Buttons, Dimensionals, Frosted Sequins, “Gift Card Enclosure Pack”, Glue Dots, “Note Cards & Envelopes”, Pearl Basic Jewels, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Glitter in Dazzling Diamonds

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

“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 16th October 2014

This weeks “Create With Kathe” Craft Class, we made a whopping 3 projects, starting with the Mini Album first.

The second project was a cute little “Curvy Keepsake Box”, and the third and quick and easy Christmas card, featuring the Bundle "Festival Of Trees" …

Project 1 Mini Album

For the sample, I featured the “All Is Calm” Designer Series Paper, and for my other/xtra samples I used the “Everyday Enchantment” DSP.

Take a 12” x 12” piece of Designer Series Paper {double sided paper}, and Score at 3”, 6” and 9”.

Turn  90 degrees and again score at 3”, 6”, 9”

This is a breeze , by utilizing my Simply Scored Scoring Tool.

Cut along the lines as per diagram ...

Fold concertina style {over under over under}, continuing around the corners.

Adhere the loose tops and bottoms with 3mm double sided tape or glue, to form the pockets.

Use the “Postage Stamp” Punch to punch the openings {of the pockets} for the Tag{s}, which have been punched using the “Scallop Tag Topper” and “Project Life Corner Rounder” Punches, then stamped with the “Petite Petals” stamp set in Coastal Cabana.

The ribbon closure is made with Venetian Crochet Trim or Soft Sky 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, and adhered to the Mini Album before the cover is adhered.

The cover is made with 2x 3 ½ “ pieces of cardstock {I used the backing/packaging from the DSP packs}, and 2x 4” pieces of DSP.

Adhere the 3 ½ “ cardstock to the centre of the 4” DSP, mitre corners, and fold DSP over and adhere.

The flower is made by using the “Blossom” Punch, x4 in Pool Party, and then crimped x8 in the Paper Crimper. The fibres of the cardstock are then broken down, so you can split each Blossom into 2, petal by petal {take it slowly!} = 8 Blossoms.

The Blossoms are then placed furry side up, adhered with a Mini Brad, then a Very Vintage Designer Button is threaded with Bakers Twine, a bow tied, and adhered to the Blossom.

Now adhere the Blossom to the Mini Album, and  …

Wah-Lah … Mimi Album done!

Project 2 “Curvy Keepsake Box”

Continuing the theme with the Pool Party cardstock, we cut 2x “Curvy Keepsake Box” Thinlits Dies, and on two opposite sides, embossed with the “Lovely Lace” Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, a small Pearl Basic Jewel is adhered to the centre of each of the embossed sides.

Once the box is assembled we added some Tags in Pool Party cardstock, 2x with the Tag Die included in this pack, one of which was embossed with the “Lovely Lace” TIEF, and a small Pearl Basic Jewel + 2 x feathers from the “Feathers” framelits, 1 in Pool Party and 1 in Vellum.

The word "love" is from the "Good Greetings" stamp set, and is actually the sentiment "i love you", but we have just coloured the word "love" with the Early Espresso Stampin Marker.

The tags/Feathers are strung together and tied with Bakers Twine.

Wah-Lah … “Curvy Keepsake Box” done!

Project 3 “Festival Of Trees” Christmas Card – which I showcased in the “Creative Inkers Christmas Blog Hop”

I chose this Bundle as it is very affordable {$59.25}, and can be used in many different ways.   For more ideas you can check out Pinterest.

I have made up 4 samples, each different from the others.

In all four cards I featured a small Candy Dot as an anchor, created using the Crop-A-Dile and Glimmer Paper in “Dazzling Diamonds”, and adhered with Glue Dot.

The card Base is Pool Party, with a overlay of Crumb Cake.

The sentiment “Merry Christmas” is from the stamp set “Endless Wishes” and stamped in Tempting Turquoise.

The Star Punch from the “Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack” is used to punch the Star from Glimmer Paper in “Dazzling Diamonds”.

First sample features the Tree, with no embellishments/decorations on the Tree.

Second sample features the Tree with a Bucket, with no embellishments/decorations on the Tree.

Third sample features the Tree with “Dazzling Diamonds” Candy Dot embellishments/decorations.

Fourth sample features the Tree with a Bucket, and the Tree with “Dazzling Diamonds” Candy Dot embellishments/decorations.

For the card insert, which is Naturals White, the sentiment “A Merry Little Wish… For Lots Of Joy At Christmas” is from the “Festival Of Trees” stamp set and stamped in Early Espresso,

 I used the “Confetti Stars” Punch as a border, and adhered the negative detail of the Tree in Crumb Cake.

In the second version, I have added the Bucket.

The finishing touch is the Star at the top of Tree.

The “Tree” Punch {below} is very versatile, as it can also be used to make small trees as per the photo below.

Wah-Lah ... “Festival Of Trees” Christmas Card done!

Thursday’s evening Class, we also had a surprise birthday party for one of our crafters Jill, and I was so overwhelmed to receive this gorgeous handmade stitched thank card from Jill yesterday …

By Jill Hosking

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.

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Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets : “Endless Wishes”, “Festival Of Trees”, "Good Greetings", “Petite Petals”

Ink : Coastal Cabana, Early Espresso, Tempting Turquoise

Stampin' Write Markers : Early Espresso

Cardstock :  Crumb Cake, Designer Series Paper in “All Is Calm”, Glimmer Paper in Dazzling Diamonds, Naturals White, Pool Party, Vellum

Punches : “Blossom”, “Confetti Stars” Star from the “Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack”, “Postage Stamp”, “Project Life Corner Rounder”, “Scallop Tag Topper”, “Tree”

Framelits/Dies : "Curvy Keepsake Box” Thinlits Dies, “Feathers” Framelits

Textured Impressions Embossing Folders : “Lovely Lace”

Ribbons : Soft Sky 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Venetian Crochet Trim, White Bakers Twine

Xtras : Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Mini Brads, Pearl Basic Jewel, Very Vintage Designer Button,

Special Tools : Crop-A-Dile, Paper Trimmer, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, Stampin Trimmer

“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 26th June 2014

This weeks class we experimented with the new Blendabilities Pens.

The Blendabilities are sets of pens, 3 in a pack, that are all the same colour i.e. “Coastal Cabana”, but the pens are light, medium and dark {Coastal Cabana}.

They are perfect for colouring flowers and in this project was used to make the first card.

As the Blendabilities are alcohol-based markers, you can colour in the Rhinestones to make them match back with your project.

We coloured the first batch of Rhinestones in “Cherry Cobbler” for the little ladies hair, belt and the star centre on the Linen Thread Flower, and coloured the second batch of Rhinestones in “Rich Razzleberry” for the centre of the flowers.

Our first project was a cute greeting card, with a matching bookmark.

The ladies also learnt this week how to make the cute flower, made from Linen Thread.

The second project was an easy to replicate two toned card, in the new In Colour Blackberry Bliss verses Whisper White.

Stampin' Up! Products Featured ...

“In This Together”

{new in the new Catty}

 “Petite Petals” 

stamp set and matching punch

 “Really Good Greetings”

{new in my stash}

 “Remembering Your Birthday”

{new in my stash}

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack {Star used}

{new in the new Catty} 

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets: {new in the new Catty} “In This Together”, “Petite Petals”, {new in my stash} “Really Good Greetings”, {new in my stash} “Remembering Your Birthday”

Ink: {new in the new Catty} Blackberry Bliss, {new in the new Catty} Memento Pad in Tuxedo Black

Stampin’ Markers: Coastal Cabana and Cherry Cobbler

Blendabilities Pens: {new in the new Catty} Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry, Skin Tone in Blush and Ivory, + Color Lifter

Cardstock:  {new in the new Catty} Blackberry Bliss, Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana , Naturals White, Whisper White

Punches: Corner Rounder, {new in the new Catty} Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack {Star}, Petite Petals, Scalloped Tag Topper

Framelits/Dies: Word Bubbles

Xtras: Candy Brad Bases, Dimensionals, Linen Thread, Stretch Ruffle Trim in Coastal Cabana, Rhinestones Basic Jewels, Sequin Trim,

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