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Tuesday, 1 July 2014

“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 26th June 2014


This weeks class we experimented with the new Blendabilities Pens.


The Blendabilities are sets of pens, 3 in a pack, that are all the same colour i.e. “Coastal Cabana”, but the pens are light, medium and dark {Coastal Cabana}.
They are perfect for colouring flowers and in this project was used to make the first card.
As the Blendabilities are alcohol-based markers, you can colour in the Rhinestones to make them match back with your project.
We coloured the first batch of Rhinestones in “Cherry Cobbler” for the little ladies hair, belt and the star centre on the Linen Thread Flower, and coloured the second batch of Rhinestones in “Rich Razzleberry” for the centre of the flowers.

Our first project was a cute greeting card, with a matching bookmark.
The ladies also learnt this week how to make the cute flower, made from Linen Thread.






The second project was an easy to replicate two toned card, in the new In Colour Blackberry Bliss verses Whisper White.




Stampin' Up! Products Featured ...


“In This Together”
{new in the new Catty}


 “Petite Petals” 
stamp set and matching punch


 “Really Good Greetings”
{new in my stash}


 “Remembering Your Birthday”
{new in my stash}


Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack {Star used}
{new in the new Catty} 

Recipe Ingredient List
Stamp Sets: {new in the new Catty} “In This Together”, “Petite Petals”, {new in my stash} “Really Good Greetings”, {new in my stash} “Remembering Your Birthday”
Ink: {new in the new Catty} Blackberry Bliss, {new in the new Catty} Memento Pad in Tuxedo Black
Stampin’ Markers: Coastal Cabana and Cherry Cobbler
Blendabilities Pens: {new in the new Catty} Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry, Skin Tone in Blush and Ivory, + Color Lifter
Cardstock:  {new in the new Catty} Blackberry Bliss, Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana , Naturals White, Whisper White
Punches: Corner Rounder, {new in the new Catty} Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack {Star}, Petite Petals, Scalloped Tag Topper
Framelits/Dies: Word Bubbles
Xtras: Candy Brad Bases, Dimensionals, Linen Thread, Stretch Ruffle Trim in Coastal Cabana, Rhinestones Basic Jewels, Sequin Trim,


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

Saturday, 28 June 2014

Colour Combinations For The 2014–2016 In Colours ...

I hope you are excited as I am with the launch of the new Stampin' Up! Catalogue, which is only 3 sleeps away!!!



As a heads up, here are some suggested colour combinations to help you plan your colour purchases for the catalogue:




Blackberry Bliss
Dynamic Duo:  Perfect Plum
Colour Combo 1:  Blackberry Bliss + Soft Sky + Old Olive
Colour Combo 2:  Blackberry Bliss + Smoky Slate + Melon Mambo 

Hello Honey
Dynamic Duo:  NA
Colour Combo 1:  Hello Honey + Calypso Coral + Blushing Bride
Colour Combo 2:  Hello Honey + Pool Party + Basic Gray 

Lost Lagoon
Dynamic Duo:  Soft Sky
Colour Combo 1:  Lost Lagoon + Pear Pizzazz + Pool Party
Colour Combo 2:  Lost Lagoon + Rich Razzleberry + Pink Pirouette 

Mossy Meadow
Dynamic Duo:  Pear Pizzazz
Colour Combo 1:  Mossy Meadow + Bermuda Bay + Calypso Coral
Colour Combo 2:  Mossy Meadow + Daffodil Delight + Night of Navy 

Tangelo Twist
Dynamic Duo:  NA
Colour Combo 1:  Tangelo Twist + Island Indigo + Sahara Sand
Colour Combo 2:  Tangelo Twist + So Saffron + Garden Green

Ohhhh yum ... can't wait till Tuesday!!!

Tuesday, 24 June 2014

“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 19th June 2014


Happy Birthday Wayne O!
Thursday was my hubby’s 50th birthday, so I cancelled the evening class and had all the family around for a surprise party - he was very surprised, and is still mastering his new touch phone!
He realised when I was trying to tidy up after the afternoon class, and I was getting stressed, hence the Stampin’ Markers “Pick Up Stix”!



You see, the “Many Marvellous Markers” holds all 48 Stampin’ Markers, and they all have their very own spot/position in the case, and the whole lot fell over the table and on to the floor!
For Thursday’s class, we made a “Card In A Box”, and they turned out beautifully!
Bev made her using the “Watercolor Wonder” DSP and “Backyard Basics” stamp set and matching framelits …





Marion’s featured the “Watercolor Wonder” DSP and “Flower Shop” stamp set and matching Pansy punch, with a butterfly and bird or two from the “Backyard Basics” set …


The card base is Crumb Cake, and the accent colour is Calypso Coral and Island Indigo.
The “Backyard Basics” are stamped in StazOn Black, and hand coloured using the Aqua Painted and many different Ink Pads!
Marion stamped the flowers from the “Flower Shop” stamp set in Calypso Coral, Tangerine Tango and Hello Honey.

I made up a sample before class …





And made an alternate version using the same DSP, but with the Island Indigo as the accent …






Amazing how the same pack of gorgeous “Watercolor Wonder” Designer Series Paper can make the card look so different in each of the cards made.
The Stampin’ Up! products featured {“Watercolor Wonder” DSP, “Backyard Basics” stamp set and matching framelits} are only available till 30 June, so get in quick and place your order!

It is nearly time for the new annual catalogue to be launched and you have LESS than a week to make the most of the offers and items on the retiring list!  

Once Tuesday 1st July comes around, the items on the retiring list will no longer be available!  
The current Summer/Autumn Occasionals catalogue also finishes on 30th June, limited items are carrying over to the new annual catalogue but most items are not so don’t wait until its too late!
My next order will be placed Thursday 26th June!

Recipe Ingredient List
Stamp Sets: “Backyard Basics”, “Flower Shop”, and “Yippee-Skippee!”
Ink: Aqua Painted and many different Ink Pads + StazOn Black
Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Island Indigo, Naturals White, “Watercolor Wonder” Designer Series Paper
Punches: Boho Blossom, Pansy
Framelits/Dies: Backyard Basics
Xtras: Aqua Painters, Blender Pens, Dimensionals, Linen Thread,


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

Monday, 16 June 2014

“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 12th June 2014


WOWsers we had fun on Thursday!
Both Classes were small, but we had maaaaaany laughs!


Bev made Pikelets and homemade Kiwifruit Jam for our afternoon tea, she is such a sweetie, and she also made a jar of Kiwifruit Jam for Jen, Kay and Marion, and oh Moi! AND it is divine – thanks Bev!
At the evening class we had a newbie, Audrey attend, and we finished not too late {compared with previous nights hint hint Bev and Jen!!!}, although we did eat most of the Chewy Caramel Tim Tams!
Our first project was inspired by a Scrapbook Layout by Jacque Williams, which she taught the previous weekend at our quarterly Scrapbook Class.
The second project, the ladies made 4 cards each, and got to mix and match their choice of colours, Hostess stamp sets {“Simply Sketched” and “Bloom With Hope”}, and techniques: Aqua Painters, Blendabilities and Blender Pens.
I was so impressed with their gorgeous work, that all the ladies artful work is featured below ..

By Audrey ...


By Bev ...


By Lizzy ...



Project 1 “Hexagons and Pennants”


Saying “Goodbye” to my fav Doily, the “Paper Doily Sizzlits L”, and ”Hello” to 2 of the new In Colours “Blackberry Bliss” and “Hello Honey”.
The card-base is Naturals White, with the colours of Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey and neutrals Crumb Cake, Soft Suede featuring.
Have to say I love the new “Moonlight” Designer Series Paper Stack, and was pleasantly surprised by the colour and prints, and with 48 sheets in a pack, $14.50 is a very good price!


The sentiment for the 2 sample cards, are hand coloured using Stampin’ Write Markers in Blackberry Bliss and Hello Honey, and feature the wording “I Freakin’ Love You” from the “Yippee-Skippee!” stamp set, and “You've Got Courage, You've Got Strength” from the “Something To Say” stamp set.


The “Word Bubble” framelits are used to cut the sentiment, but as I wanted the tail of the bubble to tilt in a different direction, I showed the ladies, how using the light and painters tape, how to reverse cut the Bubble.



The ladies also learnt how to make an xtra cute flower using Linen Thread.
As with all cards, each ladies card{s} turned out slightly different, which I always love to see, as just with the flip of a 2 sided cardstock, this can change the whole look of the project!

Project 2 “Mini Gift Cards”


The ladies got to make 4 cards each, with the finished size of the cards 3”x3”.
The card-bases were Crumb Cake cardstock, cut 6”x3”, with Naturals White cardstock, cut to 2 7/8”x2 7/8”.
I made up an array of cards ...








The ladies then got to mix and match their choice of colours, Hostess stamp sets {“Simply Sketched” and “Bloom With Hope”}, and techniques: Aqua Painters, Blendabilities and Blender Pens.
As you can see from the list below, we tried many colour combos!
The inside of the cards had either words stamped, or gorgeous images stamped and coloured ...


As a colour/technique comparison, I made up a card using the same stamp, and 3 different colouring combos …


Combo 1 is Memento Ink Pad + Coastal Cabana and Daffodil Delight Blendabilities


Combo 2 is Memento Ink Pad + Aqua Painters and Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana and Daffodil Delight Ink Colours {and Pool Party washed around edges} ...


Combo 3 is StazOn Black + Aqua Painters and Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana and Daffodil Delight Ink Colours ...


These cards are quick and easy to replicate, and making a small card for a friend can really lighten {and makin'} her day!


Recipe Ingredient List
Stamp Sets: “Bloom With Hope”, “Just Sayin’”, “Petite Pairs”, “Simply Sketched”, “Six-Sided Sampler”, “Something To Say”, “Wetlands”, and “Yippee-Skippee!”
Ink: Baked Brown Sugar, Bermuda Bay, Blackberry Bliss, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Daffodil Delight, Hello Honey, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Pistachio Pudding, Pool Party, Real Red, Soft Suede, Strawberry Slush, Stampin’ Write Markers Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey and Memento Ink Pad + StazOn Black
Blendabilities: Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry and Color Lifter
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Natural Composition Specialty Designer Series Paper, Naturals White, Whisper White, Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack
Punches: Corner, Hexagon, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack {Heart} and Petite Pennants Builder
Framelits/Dies: “Paper Doily Sizzlits L”, “Word Bubbles” {reversed}
Xtras: Antique Brads, Aqua Painters, Blender Pens, Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon, Dimensionals, Gold Sequin Trim,  Linen Thread, Stretch Ruffle Trim {Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush

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


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