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Friday 1 November 2013

Kathe's Crafty Class

So started my "Kathe's Crafty Class" with a rip and a roar, and my first WOW project seemed to really startle the ladies!!!

Project 1 Swallowtail Double Slider Card {looking back the card was a tad harder than I anticipated!!!}

Project 2 Birdhouse and matching Petite Purse



The Swallowtail Double Slider Card turned out better than I had anticipated  but took 1 1/2 hours to make!

Stamp Sets: “Swallowtail”, “Chalk Talk"
Punches: Boho Blossoms, Decorative Label, Small Heart
Embossing Power: White


Special Tools: Aqua Painters, Antique Brads, Big Shot, Candy Dots, Dimensionals, Plastic, Ribbon, Stampin' Write Markers 



The Bird House is made using the Mini Milk Carton die, and the Dress Up Framelits for the scallops on the roof!

Stamp Sets: “Mixed Bunch”, “Season Of Joy” (R)
Punches: Bird Builder, Boho Blossoms, Circle 1"
Dies/Framelits:  Petite Purse, Mini Milk Carton, Dress Up


Special Tools: Big Shot, Brads, Dimensionals

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AND had another successful class yesterday, had the two gorgeous Sally’s at the 1pm and Angela from Angela’s Attic at the 7pm class.
We made 2 projects, both using the new Stampin’ Up! “Envelope Punch Board” {#133774 $38.95}.

Project 1 was a Tabbed File Folder Card, featuring the Chalk Talk stamp set and matching Framelits, side note if you purchase this as a set, you save 15%!!!

Project 2 is a Tabbed Gift Card Holder, which is Christmas themed, and can be adapted to any occasion.

Tabbed File Folder Card

Fold cardstock in half, Use Punch Board and line up corner of the blade, Punch and also Punch at 3”, cut off excess with Stampin’ Trimmer, flip and repeat on reverse side.
The front of the card has the “Shop Around” wheel roller in Basic Grey, rolled/stamped twice, and the Chalk Talk stamp is on the front to convey the special message.
Stamp the large Bread Tag stamp twice in White Staz On on black cardstock, I then cut the word “something” out with my Paper Snips. It is then layered with Dimensionals over the original word ”something”, use the matching Chalk Talk Framelits to cut the Tag, and then the Tag is also Dimensionaled on the card.
I used 2 different Washi Tapes on the 2 Tabs it make it look like two different Files, the pink on the front of the card, and the black pattered Washi Tape on the entire length of the inside card and then also on the Tab.
The Insert of the card is stamped with the words “I’m so grateful there’s you in the world” from the Chalk Talk stamp set, and a flower from “Flower Shop” is heat embossed with Iridescent ice





Cardstock 8 ½” x 5 ½
Card Insert 5 3/8 ” x 3 ½”

Stamp Sets: “Flower Shop”, “Chalk Talk”, and “Shop Around” Wheel
Punches: Pansy
Framelits: Chalk Talk
Ink: White Staz On, Basic Grey
Embossing Power: Iridescent Ice



Tabbed Gift Card Holder

To make the Snowflake, I used the Rock N Roll technique on the Vellum, and whilst the ink was still wet, dipped it in to the Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, and heat set is with the Heat Tool.
Then layered it with 3 pieces of cardstock {punched with the Blossom punch} that has been put through the Crimper 8 times to distress the cardstock.
Once distressed, I then pulled the cardstock apart gently to create 6 Blossoms.
I added a Rhinestone Basic Jewel to a Candy Dot Brad Base to create the centre of the Snowflake.




Cardstock 11” x 4 ¼”
Score at 2”, 7 ¼”, 7 3/8 “
Punch at 1” and 3 1/4 “

Insert 6 ½ “ 3 ¾ “
Score at 1 ¾ “ 6”

DSP on front (top layer) 8.5cmx7cm
DSP on front (bottom layer) 8cmx6.5cm

Stamp Sets: “Mixed Bunch”, “Season Of Joy” (R)
Punches: Blossom
Ink: Baja Breeze Not Quite Navy
Embossing Power: Iridescent Ice, White


Special Tools: Big Shot, Candy Dot Brad Base, Crimper, Dimensionals, Envelope Punch Board, Heat Tool, Letters To Santa DSP (R),  Rhinestone Basic Jewel, Ribbon, Stampin Around Handle, Vellum, Washi Tape

Licorice Allsorts Slice

Just came across this recipe  from "Wendys Kitchen Table" and just had to share ...



"Licorice Allsorts Slice"


INGREDIENTS250g packet Malt ‘O’ Milk Biscuits125g Butter1/2 can (200g) Sweetened Condensed Milk125g Licorice Allsorts, chopped into small pieces1 1/2 cups Icing Sugar2 tablespoons Cocoa2 teaspoons Butter, melted2-3 tablespoons hot Water


METHODCrush the biscuits in a food processor or with a rolling pin until fine crumbs.Place the biscuits in a bowl and pour in melted butter and sweetened condensed milk. Mix well and then add the licorice allsorts.Press the mixture into a 30cm long rectangular slice pan and allow to set before icing with chocolate icing.To make the icing, combine icing sugar, cocoa, butter and hot water in a bowl and mix until smooth.

Monday 28 October 2013

Recycling 101: Update {AVON} Shampoo/Conditioner Bottles

Soooooo long weekend here in New Zealand {Labour Weekend}, so I decided to tidy up my beauty supplies.
I recently posted about up-cycling my empty {Avon} Shampoo and Conditioner bottles, for a step by step Tutorial, please see Post here.
I did the same here, but cut the bottles shorter in order to store my Glimmerstick Eyeliners/Glimmerstick Browliners and MakeUp Brushes.
I also re-purposed a glass cake stand that my Mom-In-Law gave me (she is moving and I am “care-taking” some of her special possessions!).

It has lifted all my MakeUp supplies off of the bathroom cabinet top, and being glass, makes everything look all the so more oh so chic!






Wednesday 23 October 2013

A Fancy Fold Card With A Halloween Twist

♥ this Halloween card, that can also be adapted to any theme.
I used the Black Embossing Powder to really make my stamping stand out.
Did you notice the {dangling in the centre of card} flattened Beer Bottle Top/Soda Pop Top? ... Just run it through your Big Shot/Cuttlebug (in other words squash it!)and you can add pictures to the insert.
On this occasion I have used my Crop-A-Dile to create a hole and threaded some ribbon through and tied it off on the card.
In the past I have made Earrings, Necklaces and Key Rings using Bottle Tops - ♥ em!
Did you see the Ghost? This is made using the Owl Builder Punch, but upside down and adding some googly eyes!
And the head of the Tombstone is made with the end of one of the Labels Collection Framelits - so cute, and this technique can also be used for making a Tag too. 






The Bat is made by using the "Elegant Butterfly" Punch {picture 1) and then re-punching to clip the lower wings off!
You can make a smaller Bat by using the "Bitty Butterfly" Punch {picture 2}.
I found this xtra cute idea on Pinterest and I have case'd this idea and Tutorial from Kimberly Morris, image source and Blog details can be found here

 

Stamp Sets: “Paisley Prints” (R) and “Got Treats” (R)
Punches: Decorative Label, Elegant Butterfly, Owl Builder
Framelits: Labels Collection Framelits
Embossing Powder: Black

Special Tools: Beer Bottle Caps/Soda Pop Tops, Big Shot, Crop-A-Dile, Designer Series Paper “Frightful Sight” (R), Dimensionals, Heat Tool, Googly Eyes, Organdy Ribbon – Calypso Coral. 

Tuesday 22 October 2013

Get 25 percent off 25 stamp sets from 22-28 October


Hi Dolls,

SWell, I taught a Class this evening for Women Connecting, and I came home feeling buzzed!!!
So I have decided to take the plunge and start doing Classes here from home.
I will be running 2 Classes a week to start with, on a Thursday 1pm-3pm and 7pm - 9pm.
Cost will be just $10, and Classes will start this Thursday 24th October!!!
Please spread the word, and rsvp's are essential by Wednesday night.

OMG ... "Get 25 percent off 25 stamp sets from 22-28 October", the stamp list has just been released just now (at 4am!!!)!!!!

Please click here to view the 25 stamp sets at 25% off.
There are some gorgeous stamp sets on sale, and I am delighted that the Christmas Star Single has also been included on the list.
Please contact me asap if you wish to place an order.


My other amaze-balls deal is the new Thinlits Card Dies {$67.95} which I am in love with!!!
AND the Envelope Punch Board {$38.95}, which I am taking pre-orders for.


If you have the time, please stop by my  new Stampin' Up! website and my Pinterest page  ...
♥ Kathe Oldham ♥  aka “The JorjaRose Files”
www.katheoldham.stampinup.net
www.pinterest.com/kathelouie/craft-ideas


Thanks so much and "Craft On!".


Best wishes,
Kathe.




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