“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 5th June 2014

Thursday’s Class{es} were so much fun!

For the afternoon Class we had Bev, Kay, and Marion attend, and Kay made some yummy Chocolate Muffins with tiny Easter Eggs in the centre, + of course my Sour Worms!

For the evening Class, Lizzy and Jen attended, with Lizzy bringing along some divine fudge, + we had a packet of Chewy Caramel Tim Tams - of course!

Project 1: Wedding Card

Bev requested a Wedding Card, blue themed to match back with a wedding Invitation, as Bev and her hubby were attending a wedding that same weekend.

“Pacific Point “ was an exact colour match, with Naturals White as the card base.

We made a tri-fold card, with the front panel an inspiration that came from Pinterest which so far I have had 886 repins – so sorry I do not know who the original artist was!!!

The first version used Clear Embossing Powder on the front panel, the second card has White Embossing Powder, both feature the retiring “Very Vintage” Wheel.

Tulle in “Café a Lait” is placed over the entire front panel. Then cinched with Bakers Twine and a heart shaped wooden button.

Two birds in Pacific Point are punched using the Bird Builder punch, and Pearls added for the eyes, and 2 little hearts in Blushing Bride are punched using the Small Heart punch, and 2 more Pearls are added.

The second panel features the “You are Loved” stamp set {My Digital Studio}, the large floral heart stamped in Blushing Bride, and on a scrap piece of cardstock, in Pacific Point the word “Love” is stamped, then punched with the Decorative Label punch, another small heart is added and 5 Pearls in total are on this Panel.

In Pacific Point cardstock, and using the Artisan Label punch, a label is punched and hen adhered to the Panel, a hole is made using my trusty Crop-A-Dile, then Tulle is threaded through and knotted, THEN the whole Panel is adhered to the main card base.

{Panel 2}

The last panel has two versions, the first card has a beautifully coloured bird on the third panel , however this  has been changed to a flower {thanks Kay for this idea} on the second card, both of these stamps are from the “Simply Sketched” stamp set.

{Panel 3}

{Panel 3}

Two more little hearts are added with more Pearls, and finally the words “for the new Mr. & Mrs.” Are stamped in pacific point, these words are from the “Petite Pairs” stamp set.

Wah-lah … Wedding Card done!

Project 2: “Masculine Nautical Card”

The second project also has two versions.

The card base is Naturals White which has been stamped on both sides of the cardstock with the “World Map” stamp set in Sahara Sand.

The “Festival Of Prints” {My Digital Studio} cardstock feature, with the accent colours of Island Indigo and Chocolate Chip cardstock.

Stamp set used through out this card are “Just Sayin’”, “The Open Sea”, “Wetlands”, and the “World Map”.

And Dies used are “Label Card Thinlits” {used to make the flip}, “Word Bubbles” and “Finishing Touches” Edgelits.

Punches used are “Banner”, “Extra Large Oval” and the “Postage Stamp”.

The inside Panel is Vellum, which has been cut to shape using the Label Card Thinlits, then stamped in Island Indigo with the birds from the “Wetlands” stamp set. Little banner flags have been adhered to the top, using the Banner punch, and scraps of cardstock.

The finishing touches are on the side panel, which has an Antique Brad through the Compass, Dazzling Diamonds on the birds feet, and the Anchor 

which has been Dimensionaled.

Wah-lah … Masculine Nautical Card done!

“Label Card Thinlits”

“Just Sayin’” Stamp Set 

“Petite Pairs” Stamp Set

“Simply Sketched” Stamp Set

“The Open Sea” Stamp Set

“You Are loved” {My Digital Studio}

“Wetlands” Stamp Set

“World Map” Background Stamp

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets: “Just Sayin’”, “Petite Pairs”, “Simply Sketched”, “The Open Sea”, “You Are loved” {My Digital Studio}, “Wetlands”, and “World Map”

Ink: Blushing Bride, Chocolate Chip, Crisp Cantaloupe, Old Olive, Pacific Point, Pink Pirouette, Pool Party, Sahara Sand, Island Indigo, StazOn Black, Versamark

Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Chocolate Chip, Island Indigo, Naturals White, Pacific Point, Vellum,  and “Festival Of Prints” {My Digital Studio}

Punches:  Artisan Label, Banner, Bird Builder, Decorative Label, Extra Large Oval, Small Heart, Postage Stamp

Framelits: “Label Card Thinlits” {used to make the flip}, “Word Bubbles” and “Finishing Touches” Edgelits

Embossing Powder: Clear and White

Xtras: Antique Brads, Aqua Painters, Bakers Twine, Basic Pearl Jewels, Blender Pens, Dimensionals, Stampin’ Glitter “Dazzling Diamonds”, Tulle, Wooden Buttons,

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

Simply Sketched Thank You Card

Last week I had my VERY first Stampin' Up! Work Shop, and I decided to pop in with each order, this cute little Thank You card, featuring the “Simply Sketched” stamp set.

The card base is Naturals White, and the finished size 3”x3”, so cut cardstock at 3”x6”.

Stamped with Black StazOn, and hand coloured using the Aqua Painters and Blender Pens, and the Classic Stampin’ Ink Pad colours of Calypso Coral, Crisp Cantaloupe, Old Olive and Pool Party.

The finishing touch was the Corner Punch on the corners.

c.a.s.e.’d via Jacque Williams @ Stamp Happy

 “Simply Sketched” Stamp Set

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets: “Simply Sketched”

Ink: Black StazOn, Calypso Coral, Crisp Cantaloupe, Old Olive and Pool Party

Cardstock:  Naturals White

Punches: Corner Punch

Xtras: Aqua Painters and Blender Pens

Special Tools: Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, StazOn Cleaner, Stampin’ Trimmer 

Retiring Stamps and Accessories Lists Are Out!

Get your favourite products before they are gone for good!  
Retiring Stamps and Accessories lists are out! 
While supplies last, and many discounted! 
To view the Retired List, please check my Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Website here
To receive your favourite retiring Stampin' Up! goodies, order online, or advise me asap, as "while supplies last".
The Retired List is only available 30 May 2014 > 30 June 2014, so get in quick!

My next Stampin' Up! order goes in Thursday.

Double check those Wish-Lists before the new catalogue is released 1 July.

“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 29th May 2014

Thursday’s “Create With Kathe” Craft Class, we had a newbie attend the evening class, Sharon {and my bestie Jen}, and at the day class we had Bev, Kay, Lizzy, and Marion attend.

Lizzy made some yummy chocolate muffins, which went down a treat, along with the Sour Worms {btw these are lollies!!!}!

The first card we made is a c.a.s.e. by my very good friend Sally, Sally had a guest post here on my Blog, when she first made this gorgeous card.

{Sally's "Springtime Hello" Card}

Sally made this gorgeous card for a Swap, and features the “Springtime Hello” stamp set and the Painters Tape technique.

{My version of Sally's "Springtime Hello" Card}

{Sally's card is on the left, mine is on the right}

Our next project was a warm up to the finale …we made two cute 3”x3” cards {in Coastal Cabana and Strawberry Slush}, and features the “Zoo Babies” stamp set and the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, along with the retiring Ruffle Stretch Trim {which is my fav}.

Our finale was this Shaker Card, featuring the “By The Tide” and “By The Seashore” stamp sets.

The Sailors Knot was a bit of a challenge, but I found an easy step by step tutorial here 

For the Shaker, I used a card cellophane bag and filled it with Chunky Glitter and the sequins from the Gold Sequin Trim.

I love the way the fish looks like it is swimming through the coral and the glitter.

In other news …

Woop woop … the NEW Stampin’ Up! catty is on it’s way and should be with me on Thursday … can’t wait!

To pre-order yours for $5 {+ postage}, contact me NOW to add you to the Catty List.

Hope you’re excited as moi!

“By The Seashore” Stamp Set

“By The Tide” Stamp Set 

“Petite Pairs” Stamp Set 

“Springtime Hello” Stamp Set

, “Yippee-Skippee!” Stamp Set

“Zoo Babies” Stamp Set

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets: “By The Seashore”, “By The Tide”, “Petite Pairs”, “Springtime Hello”, “Yippee-Skippee!” and “Zoo Babies”

Ink:  Black StazOn, Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Crumb Cake, Night Of Navy, Pistachio Pudding, Pool Party, Strawberry Slush

Stampin’ Markers: Calypso Coral, Crisp Cantaloupe, Crushed Curry, Island Indigo, Pacific Point, Pistachio Pudding, Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango, Tempting Turquoise,

Cardstock: Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Crumb Cake, Naturals White, Pool Party, Strawberry Slush

Punches: Corner, Modern Label, Scalloped Tag Topper, Word Window,  

Embossing Folder: Decorative Dots, Honeycomb, Needlepoint Border

Framelits: “On Film”

Xtras: Basic Pearl Jewels, Cellophane Bags, Chunky Glitter, Dimensionals, Linen Thread, Painters Tape, Ruffle Stretch Trim in Strawberry Slush and Coastal Cabana, Satin Stitched Ribbon in Summer Starfruit, Sequin Trim in Gold, Thick Bakers Twine in Crisp Cantaloupe

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