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,

 

Noah’s Ark Double Slider Card

I have been searching through my past projects, and just came across this card, which I taught at out local "Women Connecting" Church Craft Group.

It was a challenging card to teach, as I had 35 ladies in the room!

For the Noah’s Ark, I used the My Digital Studio image “Two By Two” + the "Chalk Talk", "Gorgeous Grunge" and “Zoo Babies” stamp sets …

 "Chalk Talk" Stamp Set

"Gorgeous Grunge" Background Stamp Set

My Digital Studio “Two By Two” Image $2.95

“Zoo Babies” Stamp Set

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets : "Chalk Talk", "Gorgeous Grunge" and “Zoo Babies”

My Digital Studio : “Two By Two”

Ink : Basic Gray, Crumb Cake,

Cardstock : Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Naturals White, Night Of Navy, Pacific Point, Whisper White

Punches : Extra Large Oval

Framelits/Dies/Thinlits : “Labels Collection” Framelits,

Xtras : Aqua Painters, Chevron Ribbon, Faber-Castell Watercolour Pencils, Fringe Scissors

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

#CreateWithKathe #JorjaRoseFiles

Chalk Talk Bow Card W/ Matching {Avon} Dress Up Lip Balm Holder

This card is all about layering and textures.

I used the “Chalk Talk” stamp set and matching Framelits to create the “happy BIG day” sentiment, stamped in Baked Brown Sugar, on to Pink Pirouette.

Baked Brown Sugar ink is also stamped onto Baked Brown Sugar cardstock, as it gives a fantastic tone-on-tone effect.

The Pink Pirouette cardstock is embossed with the Vine Street Embossing folder, and then layered onto Baked Brown Sugar cardstock.

I added some Candy Dots for added dimension and bling.

The Gift Bow is made using the new Gift Bow Bigz L Die which I ♥ as it is sew {pun intended} versatile!

I added a handmade Blossom, made with the Buttons & Blossoms Simply Pressed Clay Molds, to give it a faded “Pink Pirouette” look, I added a couple of drops of Strawberry Slushy Ink to the Simply Pressed Clay + I some “Dazzling Diamonds” to give the Blossom some Bling!

The inside of the card is stamped in Baked Brown Sugar, with flowers from the “Flower Shop” stamp set and the words “happy Birthday wishes” are from the “Petite Pairs” stamp set.

The xtra cute {Avon} Dress Up Lip Balm Holder is made with “Pink Pirouette” cardstock as the base.

The “Beau Chateau” cardstock is embossed with the Vine Street (SAB) Embossing Folder.

To view a step by step Tutorial on the {Avon} Dress Up Lip Balm Holder, please click here.

This project was designed for my Women Connecting Craft Group, which will be on a further post ….

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets: “Chalk Talk”, “Flower Shop”, and “Petite Pairs”

Cardstock: Baked Brown Sugar, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Beau Chateau {My Digital Studio” download}

Ink: “Baked Brown Sugar” and “Strawberry Slushy”

Framelits/Dies: Chalk Talk Framelits, Gift Bow Bigz L Die, Dress Up Framelits

Embossing Folder: Vine Street (SAB)

Special Tools: Big Shot, Buttons & Blossoms Simply Pressed Clay Molds, Simply Pressed Clay, Candy Dots, Candy Dots Brad Bases, Dimensionals, Stampin’ Glitter “Dazzling Diamonds”, Stampin’ Trimmer