Guest Blogger: Jen Hassloch With “Easter Egg Explosion”

Jen has made this stunning Card In A Box using the Stampin’ Up “Backyard Basics” stamp set and matching Framelits.

Each egg has been individually coloured using Faber-Castell Watercolour Pencils and SU Aqua Painters to blend.

The sentiment that Jen has used is from the Sale-A-Bration stamp set “You’re Lovely”.

To finish off the card, Jen has added cute coloured cotton balls to the base of the Card In A Box.

I love how colourful Jen’s card is, even when folded flat.

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets: “Backyard Basics”, “You’re Lovely”

Ink: Black StazOn,

Cardstock: Whisper White + Flocked Hybrid Cardstock

Framelits: Backyard Basics

Xtras: SU Aqua Painters, Faber-Castell WaterColour Pencils, Coloured Cotton Balls

Special Tools: Big Shot, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, StazOn Cleaner, Stampin’ Trimmer

“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 20th March 2014

At Thursday’s “Create With Kathe” craft class, we had a new crafter attend, the gorgeous Sue.

We had an afternoon filled with giggles, as Bev and Kay were also able to come along and enjoy the fun!

This week we made two cards, the second card I believed would be the harder of the two to make, but these awesome ladies had the second card done and dusted within 30 minutes!

The first card is case’d by a card that I made on Tuesday with my Tutor and Mentor Jacque, who was in town for the day.

I adapted it, as I did not own {yet – they are in my latest Stampin’ Up! order!} the SU Heart Framelits, instead I switched the Hearts out for the Labels Collection Framelits.

The flower was the first item to be made, first punching 3x Blossom Punch in “Blushing Bride”, 2x Pansy Punch in “Blushing Bride” and 2x Pansy Punch in “Always Artichoke”.

The flowers were then embossed with the “Square Lattice” embossing folder. The flower petals were curled with the Bone Folder, then braded with a Candy Dots Brad Base, with a Pearl to finish off the centre.

The flowers were then spritzed with the Smooch Spritz, and then left to dry.

Once dry I then sponged the tips of the petals in “Sahara Sand”.

The background stamp which is heat embossed in Black, is my favourite stamp, the “Hardwood” stamp form the Occasions Brochure, available till 30th June 2014.

And I had to break out my new “Little Leaves Sizzlits”, and at only $11.50, I don’t know why I hadn't purchased these before!!!

These perfectly framed the flower, above the sentiment…

“Sending Good Thoughts Your Way’ is from the “Perfect Pennants” stamp set, and is stamped in “Always Artichoke” on Naturals White cardstock.

The inside message first stamped in “Blushing Bride” {for the background}, then with “Always Artichoke” are the words “Thank You You’re The Best” from “Hello, Lovely” stamp set.

Finished off with a sweet little heart in Blushing Bride cardstock and an extra  

Pearl, and this card is complete.

The second card we made, tested the ladies, as they learnt some new techniques along the way …

The card base is Naturals White, with an overlay off the Sale-A-Bration “Sweet Sorbet” Designer Series Paper, and Coastal Cabana on the inside of the card.

The Scalloped Tag Topper Punch is used to create the fancy closing of the card, which is tied with Ruffled Stretch Trim in Coastal Cabana.

The sentiment is from the “Perfect Pennants” stamp set and hand coloured with Stampin’ Markers in Tempting Turquoise, Pacific Point and Old Olive.   Stamped on Naturals White and adhered to the Coastal Cabana cardstock, and then placed on Dimensionals.

A window is cut with the Circles Collection Framelits, and peaking through the {Circular} window is the cutest hand painted flower!

The background of the card is first stamped in graduating colours of Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, and Bermuda Bay, using the gorgeous watermark stamp from the “Happy Watercolor” stamp set.

From that same stamp set, the Pansy is stamped in Black StazOn, before starting to colour the Pansy, using the end of a pencil and Versamark, make 3 little round splotches in the centre of the flower, then cover in Gold Embossing Powder and heat set.

Hand colour with a Blender Pen and the Pacific Point stamp pad.  

After colouring with the Blender Pen, add 3 little Pearls to the centre of the Pansy.

To finish the card, using the Versamark and Gold Embossing Powder, add the cute little circles to the corner of the card, from the “Happy Watercolor” stamp set.

Wah lah, card done!

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets: “Hardwood”, “Happy Watercolor”, “Hello, Lovely”, “Perfect Pennants”

Ink: Always Artichoke, Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Coastal Cabana, Pool Party, Sahara Sand, Stampin’ Markers Tempting Turquoise, Pacific Point and Old Olive

Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Always Artichoke, Coastal Cabana, Naturals White, “Sweet Sorbet” Designer Series Paper {SAB 2014}

Punches: Small Heart, Blossom, Pansy, Scalloped Tag Topper

Framelits/Dies: Labels Collection Framelits, Circles Collection, Little Leaves Sizzlits

Embossing Folders: Square Lattice

Xtras: Blender Pens, Bone Folder, Candy Dots Brad Bases, Dimensionals, Embossing Powder – Black and Gold, Basic Pearl Jewels, Ruffled Stretch Trim in Coastal Cabana, Smooch Spritz, Versamark

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

JorjaRose Jewellery

I have been dabbling in Jewellery lately, and trying out different colours and techniques.

Quite by chance I was in the right place at the right time, and a lovely lady from “Save The Children” was introduced to my Jewellery, and now Thelma and her lovely team of volunteers have my gorgeous “JorjaRose Jewellery” for sale in their Nelson shop!

Prices range from NZ$15 for a pair of one-off earrings, to NZ$20 for a gorgeous Necklace.

Each piece is handmade, so no two are alike.

"Save The Children" can be found in Buxton Square, Nelson, next to HotHouse.

There are many more colours to choose from in-store!

“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 13th March 2014

At Thursday’s “Create With Kathe” craft class, we had a new crafter attend, the lovely Bev.

It was like meeting a kindred spirit, and Bev was such a lovely lady, it felt like I had known her for ages!

We made three projects, all featuring the {FREE with qualifying purchase} Sale-A-Bration Designer Series Paper “Sweet Sorbet” …

First up was a decorated Mini Milk Bottle, with the “Spiral Flower Originals” Die and Petite Petals Punch, then an Envelope Pocket Wallet, that had four mini envelope pockets, to house such gorgeous things as gift vouchers, money, invitations, r.s.v.p. cards etc, and a cute card, featuring the “Springtime Hello” stamp set.

Decorated Mini Milk Bottle

With the Mimi Milk Bottle {purchased at The Warehouse for $2 each}, we got into a bit of difficulty with the glue gun not working properly, luckily I had a second GG on hand!!!

We cut 2 flowers from the ”Sweet Sorbet” DSP, using the “Spiral Flower Originals” then rolled up together and secured with some hot glue. Added to the centre was a cute little Petite Petals flower in contrasting cardstock and a Pearl to finish it off.

Artichoke Denim Jean Ribbon is tied in a bow around the bottle and secured with some hot glue, below that is a strip of cardstock with the fancy edging, cut with the “Finishing Touches Edgelits”.

The Spiral flower is hot glued just above the bow, and 2 “Flower Trim” flowers are hot clued in place on either side, and wah-lah, Mini milk Bottle is done!

Envelope Pocket Wallet {case'd via Sally Rice}

Cut 4 squares 6”x6” and make in to envelopes using the Stampin’ Envelope Punch Board.

Cut a strip 4 ¼’x 3.5” from the backing board that comes when you purchase Designer Series Paper, as this packaging cardboard that come fee in the packs, and is thicker and sturdier.

On the 3 ½ “ side, score at every ½ “, then fold to make a concertina file.

Use your Orange Sticky Tape, as this is very strong; to first adhere your outside envelope, then the other other envelopes in the valleys of the concertina, but facing towards the first envelope.

Tie some ribbon around the outside to help keep the envelopes all closed.

This is a really quick and easy project, and realistically can be made with just 1 sheet of DSP, as you get 4 squares/envelopes for each sheet of DSP.

“Springtime Hello” Card 

Using Natural White Cardstock, emboss 2/3 with the Sale-A-Bration “Decorative Dots” embossing folder.

Make a banner, with the Banner punch, and stamp on to two of the banners in “Sahara Sand” with the Bee from the “Springtime Hello” stamp set.

Adhere to the top left of card with Dimensionals, and add a knotted Linen Thread to form the banner.

Stamped above the banner are the words “Hello Spring”, also in Sahara Sand,¸and add a contrasting Candy Dot to finish.

On a scrap of Naturals White Cardstock, stamp the long stemmed flowers in Sahara Sand, then fussy-cut around outside, adhere to a contrasting scrap of DSP, and mount on Dimensionals.

Punch a flower from the Petite Petal punch in contrasting DSP, and add a Pearl to the centre.

On the inside of the card, in Sahara Sand stamp the Thistle from the “Springtime Hello” stamp set.

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets: “Springtime Hello”

Ink: Sahara Sand

Cardstock: Naturals White, “Sweet Sorbet” DSP from the Sale-A-Bration promotion, Cardboard {re-purposed from the DSP Pack},

Punches: Petite Petals

Framelits/Dies: “Spiral Flower Originals” Die, Finishing Touches Edgelits

Xtras: Candy Dots, “Decorated Dots” Embossing Folder {SAB}, Glue Gun, Linen Tread, Pearl Basic Jewels, Artichoke Denim Jean Ribbon (R), Flower Trim (R), Mini Milk Bottle

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

“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 6th March 2014

Today was the first day back for my “Create With Kathe” craft classes.

We made three projects, a “3D Shoe”, made with the “Sweet Sorbet” DSP from the Sale-A-Bration promotion, a “Whittaker's Chocolate Holder”, made with the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, and a gorgeous “Shabby Chic Hardwood” card, featuring the Circle Card Thinlits dies …

 

Project 1 "3D Shoe”

I had actually forgotten that I had made a whole collection of these darling little shoes about 4 years ago, and when I went to my {shoddy} file system, found I still had the pattern on file, and it was laminated too!

Made with the beautiful {and FREE with qualifying purchase}“Sweet Sorbet” DSP from the Sale-A-Bration promotion, the “Spiral Flower Originals” Die and Petite Petals Punch.

This project which was quick and easy, yet looks quite stunning!

Project 2 “Whittaker's Chocolate Holder” {case’d from Sally}

Sally gave these out at a recent class as a thank you, as she was moving out of town, and I just had to recreate it!

Made using my new Scalloped Tag Topper Punch and the “Petal Parade” and “You’re Lovely” SAB stamp sets.

Colours used are Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, and my new favourite Sahara Sand.

Stamped on Naturals White, and finished with Pistachio Pudding Ruffle Stretch Trim and a sweet bow of Linen Thread.

 

Project 3 “Shabby Chic Hardwood Card” {case’d via Chantal De Kaste}

My new favourite stamp is the “Hardwood” stamp from the Seasonal catalogue, available through till 30 June 2014.

Stamps sets also used are “Petite Petals” {and matching Petite Petals Punch}, “Flower Shop” (and matching Pansy Punch}, “Mixed Bunch” {and matching Blossom Punch}, “That’s The Ticket” {and matching Ticket Duo Builder Punch}, and “You’re Lovely” from the Sale-A-Bration promo.

The fancy fold is made using the “Circle Card Thinlits” Dies, you get 10 different dies in this cute little pack!

The Bird Builder Punch is used for the leaves, and the veins are drawn on with the Old Olive Stampin’ Maker.

Classic Stampin’ Pads used are Blushing Bride, Old Olive, Strawberry Slushy, and Sahara Sand.

The stamp with the words “I think you're lovely” are coloured using the Melon Mambo, Old Olive, and Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Markers.

Candy Dots in Blushing Bride and a scattering of Rhinestones complete this gorgeous card.

This card was originally case’d via Chantal, but I have changed up the colours and some of the stamp sets and punches used.

 

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets: “Flower Shop”, “Hardwood”, “Mixed Bunch”, “Petal Parade” {SAB}, “Petite Petals”, “That’s The Ticket”, “You’re Lovely” {SAB}

Ink: Blushing Bride, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, Sahara Sand and Strawberry Slushy, and Melon Mambo, Old Olive, and Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Markers

Cardstock: Cardboard {re-purposed from an order pad}, Naturals White, “Sweet Sorbet” DSP from the Sale-A-Bration promotion, “Tea For Two” DSP {and My Digital Studio download}

Punches: Bird Builder, Blossom, Pansy, Petite Petals, Scalloped Tag Topper, Ticket Duo Builder

Framelits/Dies: “Circle Card Thinlits” Dies, “Spiral Flower Originals” Die

Xtras: Candy Dots. Candy Dot Brad Bases, Glue Gun, Linen Thread, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, “Pistachio Pudding” Ruffle Stretch Trim + a Whittaker's Chocolate!!!

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