Paris Themed Card, Book and Key-Ring

Recently I tried my first Modge Podge project,  a Paris themed book, but it is actually a hidden box!

I also made a gorgeous card and matching Key-Ring with flattened Soda Pop Tops.

Paris Themed Card …

I had fun incorporating the new “Follow My Heart” and SAB “Banner Blast” stamp sets, and the matching Banner Punch with this card.

I used the Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Stampin’ Pad on the embossed Pretty Print Textured Impressions to make the card pop.

For the inside of the card I stamped the image twice with Real Red ink, onto a separate sheet of Naturals White Cardstock .

The Chalk Talk Framelits {+ Big Shot} were used to cut the image, I then cut out the word “SOMETHING” out of the second image with my Paper Snips, which was layered with Dimensionals on to Basic Gray cardstock.

I then cut around the edges {of the Basic Grey cardstock}, leaving a slight margin, then layered with Dimensionals on to the first image.

The final layered image was then adhered to the card with my favourite double sided tape – phew!

Although this card was made for my best friend as a birthday card/gift, it could also be used as a sweet Valentine's Card.

Paris Themed Book …

I started by purchasing a wooden box with hinges for $10.50, and transforming it into this cute Paris themed book/box, which I have seen similar for sale at The Mall for $30+!!!

I used 3Ply Serviettes and separated the layers, using just the top patterned layer.

With one thin layer of Modge Podge on the wooden box, I layered the Paris themed serviette on top and smoothed it down. I left to try for 8 hours, and then added a second coat of Midge Podge, and left overnight to dry.

I finished the inside of the box with the gorgeous “Tea For Two” Designer Series Paper, currently on Clearance Rack for $4.69, and grey Ribbon.

Paris Themed Key-Rings …

I flattened the Soda Pop Tops using my Big Shot, with the No. 2 Platform removed.

For the Key-Rings, I used my 1” 2.5cm Circle Punch to punch a couple of the images from the serviettes.

I used Modge Podge to adhere the very fine and flimsy serviette circle to the flattened Soda Pop Top and left to dry.

I then used “Crystal Effects” and a sprinkling of Dazzling Diamonds, and left to dry overnight.

My trusty Crop-A-Dile was used to punch a hole and then I slid a split ring through the Soda Pop Tops to make the Key-Ring.

"Happy Birthday Megan!"

"Follow My Heart"

#134614 Clear $26.95

#134611 Wood Mount $33.95

"Lovely Romance"

#130267 Clear Mount $33.95

#130264 Wood Mount $41.95

 

"Chalk Talk"

Bundle set includes matching Framelits

#132730 Clear Mount $81.50

#132731 Wood Mound $96.75

OR

#130634 Clear Mount $43.95

#130631 Wood Mount $54.95

“Tea For Two” Designer Series Paper, currently on Clearance Rack for $4.69

"Banner Blast" stamp set and matching "Banner" Punch {Sale-A-Bration 2014}

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets: Banner Blast {SAB 2014}, Chalk Talk, Follow My Heart, Lovely Romance,

Cardstock: Cardstock Naturals White, Real Red, Basic Gray, “Tea For Two” Designer Series Paper, currently on Clearance Rack for $4.69

Ink: Basic Black, Real Red, and Illuminate Glimmer Watermark 

Framelits: Chalk Talk

Punch:  Banner {SAB 2014}, Small Heart. 1” 2.5cm Circle Punch

Embossing Folder: “Pretty Print Textured Impressions”

Special Tools/Xtras: Bakers Twine, Bitty Buttons, Crop-A-Dile, Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds, Dimensionals, Big Shot, Stampin’ Trimmer

Get Well Soon Dad …

Sorry for the lack of entries of late, had a fright when my Dad collapsed at home, so have been a bit focused on that!

Dad was admitted to Hospital Friday {06.12.2013}, via ambulance, and was finally discharged late Monday night {9^th December}.

I tell ya he looked a while lot better than he did on the Friday, after being hooked up to so many machines and watching him gasp for breath.

Would you believe this photo was taken the day before he collapsed, at his work place, he looks so happy and healthy!

Hard to believe the difference, just 24 hours later …

And this photo was taken on the Saturday, looking a lot better than he did on the Friday!

This is the Get Well Soon card that I made in a hurry when I took the kids in to visit him on Sunday.

I chose the "Chalk Talk" stamp set with the words "I'm So Grateful There's You In The World", as the wording had a double meaning.

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets: Chalk Talk, Flower Shop, Mixed Bunch, and Patterned Occasion (R)

Ink: Coastal Cabana, Tempting Turquoise

Framelits: Chalk Talk, Circle Card Thinlits Dies

Punch: Blossom, Pansy, Owl Builder

Embossing Folder: “Pretty Print Textured Impressions”

Special Tools: Big Shot, Venetian Romance DSP(My Digital Studio download), Stampin’ Trimmer

Vanilla Cinnamon Dream

This is my own recipe, which I have used for many a special occasion, for MANY years.

I have finally put pen to paper and revealed my top secret recipe …

“Vanilla Cinnamon Dream”

300mL Cream, Whipped

2 Tablespoons Icing Sugar

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Essence

1 Litre Vanilla Yoghurt

Cinnamon to taste {I use heaps!!!}

1 Tin {435g} Pineapple Chunks, juice drained off

1 Packet Marshmallows

“Jaffas” {for those of you not in New Zealand, these are round balls of chocolate with an orange candy coating!}

Whip the Cream with the Icing Sugar and Vanilla Essence.

Fold above into the Yoghurt, and then add heaps of ground Cinnamon.

Add the Pineapple Chunks {which have been drained well!}, and Marshmallows.

Drop the Jaffas on to the top of the dessert, cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

AFTER 2 hours, use a large spoon to fold the dessert, the coating will come off of the Jaffas and create a marble-like effect.

This is a favourite at many of our family gatherings, and my 3 brothers and son love to destroy it in a single sitting!

The Marshmallows dissolve slightly and taste like clouds, hence why I have called the gorgeous dessert “Vanilla Cinnamon Dream”.

Enjoy …

Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack Blitz

Whoop Whoop ... The Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack Blitz is on!!!
To go to my Shop, please click here

I just placed my order {at 4.06am}, and I can't wait till it arrives next week!
A craftin' here I come!!!

"Create With Kathe" Carft Class for 28th November 2013

My BIG news this week is that I just signed up to do Nutrimetics, alongside my Avon and Stampin' Up!.

Please check out my new website www.nutrimetics.co.nz/katheoldham

At last weeks class we made 3 gorgeous gorgeous Christmas Gift Card ideas using the Envelope Punch Board and the Big Shot and a number of dies.

+ we made this cute Flower Pot Card, which I case'd {in craft terms this means "Copy And Share Everything", but give credit back to the original artist} by France Martin ...

Recipe Ingredient List - TBA