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Tuesday, 19 August 2014

“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 14th August 2014


Crickey where has the month gone?!!!
As my Christmas Pre-Order has arrived, I thought we could make a start on Christmas Cards … shock horror!
This week, as the Weekly Deals also had the ever cute “Petite Purse” Die, at a reduced price, we also made a cute little handbag.

So Thursday we made 3 projects, a Christmas, Card, a Reflection Card and a Petite Purse.


Thursday we had a house full of lovely ladies, and one of my crafty ladies said “You know we are all Blonde of a hue”!!!
It took a moment before we all comprehended, and we had such a laugh.
Yes, we are all Blonde {some bottle like moi!}, continuing through the Blonde colour wheel to land on Silver!
I do so love the companionship of my weekly crafty ladies.

Project 1” Snowflake Christmas Card


This card features the “Snowflake Card Thinlits Dies” and the “Holiday Home” stamp set and matching “Homemade Holiday” framelits.
The card base is Pool Party, which has been embossed with the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder.
A lining of Pool Party Designer Series Paper Stack is adhered to the inside, with Vellum over-layed to give a softened effect.
Whisper White cardstock is cut with Paper Smooches Dies to create the two snowbanks.
From the stamp set “Holiday Home”, a little house is stamped onto Whisper White cardstock, and decorated, and then cut using the “Homemade Holiday” framelits.
Trees, a lampshade and a snowman are stamped, and the new “Frosted Sequins” and Crystal Effect Dots coloured with the Coastal Cabana Blendabilities Pens are scattered around the card.
The words “From our home to yours at Christmastime” are stamped in Black StazOn onto the Vellum.


The snowflakes on the flip are layered in Whisper White, and a Crystal Effect Dot is placed in the centre of each of the snowflakes.
The Belly Band finishes the card off, and is made using the {Vintage} Lace Ribbon Border Punch and the word “Merry” is from the Vintage “Expressions”Thinlits Dies {and available on the Clearance Rack for $31.19}, and is cut from the gorgeous Champagne Glimmer Paper. 


Wah-lah Snowflake Christmas Card done!

Project 2” Reflection Card


This card is a Tutorial and case by France Martin, and features the Reflections technique, which is created by using Clear Packaging Tape, I purchased 36mm, but in hindsight, should have purchased 48mm!
Please click here to watch Frenchie's Video Tutorial.
When we first started this project the ladies thought I was joking about putting the Packaging Tape on our arms {this reduces the stickiness!}. It is important also use your Dust Buddy too!

The card base is Crumb Cake, with a layer of Pool Party {which is adhered with tape or glue}, and the sponging and reflections is all created on the Whisper White Cardstock, which is adhered with Dimensionals.
This card featured the stamp set “Wetlands”, and I love this stamp set, as it is so universal, along with the Canadian Goose, Pipers and Reeds, it also has the gorgeous and ever appropriate wording “ Thank You For Your Kindness”, “Birthday Greetings” and “Thinking of You”, which his perfect for bereavement or thinking of you cards.


"Wetlands" Stamp Set

The sponging is done in this order Soft Sky, Sahara Sand, Pear Pizzazz, Sahara Sand and finally Marina Mist for the water.
The Canadian Goose and Reeds are stamped in Early Espresso.
Once all sponged ink is dry, use the Dust Buddy to remove all dust, fingerprints etc and to stop the Packaging Tape from sticking.
The reflections are stamped in Soft Suede, I chose this colour after experimenting with the colours Frenchie suggested, and felt this hue gave the best effect for my card.
On the sticky side of the tape, stamp {separately on two strips of tape} the Canadian Goose and Reeds in Soft Suede, and turn the tape around, so it matches the original stamp {but a mirror image} and press down onto the cardstock, the inked colour will come off of the tape and on to the Whisper White cardstock.
Carefully peel the tape back and remove it.
A second Canadian Gooses is stamped on Water Colour Paper in Black StazOn, and coloured using the Aqua Painters, and for the beak “So Saffron”, then fussy cut and adhered with Dimensionals.
The inside of the card is Naturals White, and has been stamped with Soft Suede.
I let the ladies choose which sentiment they wished to use from the Wetlands stamp set of: “Thank You For Your Kindness”, “Birthday Greetings” or “Thinking of You”.


And “Wah-lah” as Frenchie would say … Reflections Card done!

I really enjoyed sharing this technique, and I will be back to the hardware shop {again} this week to get a wider Clear Packaging Tape, as my new stamp set “Lovely As A Tree” has beautiful tress that are allot wider.
I have some really cute ideas running through my mind at the mo, and want to really show the “Reflections” technique off!
Thanks Frenchie!

Project 3 ”Petite Purse


To match back with our other projects this week, we used Pool Party Designer Series Paper to cut the Petite Purse.
The Petite Petals Punch is used to punch some little flowers, and I reversed the cardstock, as it is double sided, and I also added a Vellum Petite Petal..
The flowers are then layered, and a Mini Brad added, for the sides and front of the cute little purse.
Wah-lah “Petite Purse” done!

After making soooo many of these over the past couple of years, I can just about make these in my sleep.
When I first saw this Die come on the market in the US, I just had to have it!
I contacted several Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators, but they were unable to ship to New Zealand.
Thinking outside of the box, I went to ebay, where I was able to purchase it, and I had it for about 6 months before it was released here in New Zealand!
Gotta love ebay!!!

Oh and by the way …
My son just gave me a ”Mood Scanner” Ap/test on his cellphone and my result …
“Fractured  - No longer functional, broken or crushed”!
Soooo accurate!!!

Recipe Ingredient List
Stamp Sets: “Holiday Home”, “Wetlands”
Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Pear Pizzazz, Sahara Sand, Soft Suede, Soft Sky, Black StazOn
Blendabilities: Coastal Cabana
Stampin’ Write Markers: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, So Saffron
Cardstock: Champagne Glimmer Paper, Crumb Cake, Naturals White, Pool Party Whisper White, Vellum, and Designers Series Paper Stack in Pool Party + Water Colour Paper
Punches: {Vintage} Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Petite Petals
Framelits/Dies: “Homemade Holiday”, “Petite Purse”, Snowflake Card Thinlits Dies”, {Vintage} “Expressions Thinlits”
Embossing Folders: “Decorative Dots”
Xtras: Aqua Painters, Blender Pens, Clear Packaging Tape, Crystal Effects, Dimensionals, Dust Buddy, "Frosted Sequins”, Glue Dots, Paper Smooches Dies, Sponges, Tombow Multipurpose Glue

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























Sunday, 17 August 2014

Big Shot & Bundles ... More Info ...


Big News ... Big Shot & Bundles ...


If you're anything like me, you absolutely love when BIG opportunities come your way. And because we all know the Big Shot is a big deal, Stampin' Up! thought they'd offer you something you couldn't miss; an exclusive Big Shot opportunity that lasts for the entire month of August!
Stampin' Up! want to put a Big Shot into the hands of every customer before the holiday catalogue — full of sweet Big Shot accessories.
That's why with every purchase of a Big Shot in August, YOU, the customer will receive one of five free stamp set/Framelits bundles below, of your choice! That's up to a $130 NZD value!!
Not only that, but if you already own a Big Shot {or Cuttlebug} , you can still purchase these designated bundles at an amazing 15% off! 
This is one deal you won't want to miss—only available from 1-31 August—as these bundles are one-time only exclusives.

Two Choices:
1) Buy a Big Shot {$179.95 + 5% postage} and get one free bundle below.
  and/or
2) Buy a discounted bundle below at a 15% discount

"Bright and Beautiful Stars Bundle:
Clear Mount $91.50, Wood Mount $105.95

Celebrating Chalk Talk Bundle
Clear Mount $77.95, Wood Mount $90.75

"Decorative Goodies Bundle"
Clear Mount $76.25, Wood Mount $88.25

"Flowery Daydream Bundle"
Clear Mount $99.95, Wood Mount $113.75

"Sumthin' With Word Bubbles Bundle"
Clear Mount $65.25, Wood Mount $70.25

So if you already own a Big Shot or CuttleBug, you can still purchase the above Bundles at the incredible prices listed.
I am seriously considering buying a second Big Shot, just for the FREE Bundle!!!
Any ?'s please ask .


Wednesday, 13 August 2014

“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 7th August 2014


This week was all about the gorgeous stamp set “Kinda Eclectic”, this is my favourite stamp set from the new Catty!
I like to show the ladies how they can utilise one Stampin’ Up! product, and use it many different ways.
This week we made two greeting cards, which look completely different from each other.

The first card is a Shaker Window Card, and is case of a lovely layout by France Martin, however I changed many of the details, but kept the window {different shape though}, shaker and stamp set the same.
The second card made is all about the “inchies” and layering, and was my first time using Naturals Cream cardstock {I usually use Naturals white as my card-bases}.

As we had a couple of my favourite ladies absent this week, I made their cards up for them.
When I went to start the remake, I discovered that quite by accident my sample card had gone home with one of the other ladies, so ended up making another 3 Shaker Window Cards – phew!

Project 1 ”Shaker Window Card
 
 
5 ¾“ x 8 ¼”               Bermuda Bay {Card-Base}, A5
5 5/8” x 3 ¾”            Naturals White x2
5 5/8” x 3 ¾”            Pool Party
5 5/8” x 3 ¾”            Acetate
3 ½” x 4 ½”               Coastal Cabana {Window Border}
3 ½“ x 3 ½“               Pool Party {Insert Heart}
Xtra                            Naturals White for the Butterflies

This card is all about tone-on-tone, and features 3 colours that work so well together, Pool Party, Coastal Cabana and Bermuda Bay.
The card-base is Bermuda Bay, with the lining/insert in Naturals White.
On a piece of Naturals White, and using Versamark and Gold Embossing Powder, stamp and heat emboss the Sun from the “Kinda Eclectic” stamp set. Add a small circle {3/4”} of “Champagne Glimmer” cardstock for the centre of the Sun. Then Stamp the leafs in Bermuda Bay ink.
Make a packet for the Shaker using a Cellophane Bag and add “In Color Sequins Assortment” to the packet. Seal and place on top of the Naturals White Cardstock.
Using the Costal Cabana cardstock {3 ½” x 4 ½”}, and using the Labels Collection Framelits, cut a “Label”, then using the next size down, cut another label inside for the first, to leave a border. Discard the Label and keep the border.
Using the same smaller Framelit {as used above}, cut a hole in the Pool Party Cardstock {5 5/8” x 3 ¾”}.
Stamp the leaves in Coastal Cabana around the cardstock.
Through practise {and trial and error!} I discovered it is better to cut the hole {Label} first, and leave a clean “Label” to be used in another project, rather than stamp the cardstock first, and then cut the Label, as this left leaves all over my spare Label!
On the Acetate, first use the Emboss Buddy to get rid of fingerprints etc, then stamp with White StazOn the words “A little kindness goes a long way” from the “Kinda Eclectic” Stamp set.
On the xtra Naturals White cardstock, stamp 4 large butterflies in Bermuda Bay, and 4 small butterflies in Costal Cabana. Then use the Elegant Butterfly and Bitty Butterfly Punches to punch out the butterflies.
Layer the butterflies, and add 3 small Pearls to the middle of each butterfly.
Now it’s all about the assembly for the front of the card.
You may have to trim the underlying layers to fit.
Adhere as follows, Bermuda Bay {card-base}, Naturals White, Cellophane Packet, Acetate, Pool Party, Coastal Cabana window frame.
All of the layers are adhered by tape {or glue if you’re a glue crafter!}, except for the layer of Pool Party, which adhered with Dimensionals.
Add 3 butterflies to the side of the card at varying angles.

 

For the card insert, take the Naturals White cardstock and using the “Hearts Border” Punch, punch the top, this leaves negative detail, which when placed over the Bermuda Bay cardstock, you can see the colour popping through the hearts. Also corner the Naturals White insert with the “Corner Rounder” Punch
Stamp the words “Thank you from the bottom of my heart” from the “From My Heart” stamp set, in Bermuda Bay on to Pool Party.
Use the “Hearts Collection” Framelits to cut a heart, and add a Pearl to the little swirls at the top and bottom of the heart.
Adhere heart to the Naturals White insert, and add the 4th butterfly to the bottom corner.
And finally, adhere the Naturals White insert to the Bermuda Bay card-base.
And as Frenchie would  say … “Wah-lah” Shaker Window card done!

Project 1 ”Inchies Card
 
 
5 ¾“ x 8 ¼”               Soft Suede {Card-Base}, A5
5 5/8” x 3 ¾”            Naturals Cream x2
Xtra                            Soft Suede for the Postage Stamps
Xtra                            Naturals Cream for the Butterflies and 1” Square s
1” x 1”                        Champaign Glimmer Paper

Compared with the above card, this was my quick and easy project.
On Naturals Cream cardstock {5 5/8” x 3 ¾”} offset the corners, by punching the opposite corners with the Corner Rounder Punch.
Add a Candy Dot Brad Base and Pearl to the bottom right corner.
Stamp the words “A little kindness goes a long way” from the “Kinda Eclectic” Stamp set, in Soft Suede, and adhere to the card-base with tape {or glue}.
Punch 4 postage stamps from the Soft Suede cardstock, using the “Postage Stamp” Punch.
On Naturals Cream cardstock, stamp the leafs in Soft Suede, 2 large butterflies in Soft Suede and 2 small butterflies in Crumb Cake {all from the “Kinda Eclectic” Stamp set}.
Using the “1” Square”, the “Elegant Butterfly” and “Bitty Butterfly” Punches, punch 2 x leafs, the butterflies, and well as the “Champagne Glimmer” Paper.
Prepare the “inchies” by layering the 1” squares with Dimensionals on to the Postage Stamps.
With the butterfly, layer together, and then add a strand of Linen Thread for the antennae. Add a Dimensional and layer on to the final Postage Stamp.
Place the Postage Stamps on to the Naturals Cream cardstock, and then tape {or glue} down, ensuring that they are all evenly spaced, and straight!


For the card insert, as above, take the Naturals Cream cardstock and using the “Hearts Border” Punch, punch the top, this leaves negative detail, which when placed over the Soft Suede cardstock; you can see the colour popping through the hearts. Also off-set the corners the Naturals Cream insert with the “Corner Rounder” Punch to match the front of the card.
Stamp the banner dots in Crumb Cake along the bottom of the cardstock.
Add the second butterfly {antennae include!} to the bottom right corner.
Adhere the Naturals Cream insert to the card-base using tape {or glue}.
Wah-lah Inchies Card done!

AND today I unpacked my Christmas pre-order …
 
 
 
Can’t wait to try out these goodies …
Stamp sets: "Festival Of Trees", "For All Things", "Four Feathers", “Holiday Home”
Framelits: “Feathers”, “Homemade Holiday”, Card Thinlits Dies "Snowflake"
Punch: “Tree”
AND my freebie Hostess stamp set "Good Greetings".
Ahhhh … I’m in heaven!

Recipe Ingredient List
Stamp Sets: “From My Heart”, “Kinda Eclectic”
Ink:  Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Versamark, White StazOn
Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Champagne Glimmer Paper, Coastal Cabana, Naturals Cream, Naturals White, Pool Party, Soft Suede
Punches: ¾” Circle, 1” Square, Bitty Butterfly, Corner, Elegant Butterfly, Hearts Border, Postage Stamp
Framelits/Dies: “Hearts Collection”, “Labels Collection”
Xtras: Acetate, Basic Pearl Jewels, Candy Dot Brad Bases, Cellophane Bags, Dimensionals, Gold Embossing Powder, In Color Sequins Assortment, Linen Thread

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

Tuesday, 5 August 2014

“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 31st July 2014


Thursday was my beautiful daughter JorjaRose’s 11th birthday, in between Classes, we had family time, and as a treat the kids are allowed to choose their own take-a-way dinner, this time JR chose Burger King, and I of course chose #17 “Honey Chicken Noodles” from Noodle Canteen – my fav!
My Mom-In-Law made the B’Day cake, and I decorated it … what do you think?!!!


1 pack of Maltesers and 1 pack of Pink M&Ms and the kids went crazy!!!
We had 7 little girls come for a sleepover Saturday night, so had a house full, what with our 2 + 7 extra!

Now on to craft …
Woop woop ... I made a video this week ...


Our first card made this week is called a “Magic Window Card”, and the structure of the Magic Window is a case via Teri Pocock, click here to view Teri's video Tutorial, however the card design and artistic elements are all my own idea.
The  second card made this week features the “Flower Patch” stamp set, and the layout is a case via Meg Holland and features the Baby Wipe Technique.
Using the baby Wipe Technique makes the petals of the flowers so realistic and multi-tonal in colour - ♥♥♥

Project 1” Magic Window Card


Gatefold Card, finished size is 4”x4”
Measurements For Card Stock:
8"    x 4"     Crumb Cake Base Card                                     
4"    x 2½”  Crumb Cake Middle Section                               
3"    x 3"     Crumb Cake Window Mechanism Pieces (x 2)       
3¾” x 1¾”   Whisper White Side Section (x 2)                              

Measurements For DSP (Designer Series Paper):
3¾” x 1¾”   Side Section (x 2)                            
3¾” x 3¾”   Centre Panel                                
3¾” x 2¼”   Middle Section                                

DSP used: In Colours Paper Stack – Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe and Strawberry Slush

Score Base Card at 2” and 6”
Fold side pieces in and this will form the your base card with the gatefold
Layer the paper mats on to the sections.
On the Whisper White side sections, mask where the flower is to be stamped.
Stamp the “Dictionary” stamp set over the mask using Black StazOn.
Remove mask and stamp the “Blended Bloom” stamp using Tuxedo Black Momento Ink Pad.
Colour using Blendabilities, Aqua Painters or Watercolour Pencils.


Calypso Coral + Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie Blendabilitites


Melon Mambo + Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie Blendabilitites
Above Card by Jen Hassloch


Coastal Cabana + Daffodil Delight Blendabilitites


Aqua Painters used with Crisp Cantaloupe, Strawberry Slush and Melon Mambo Ink Pads + Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie Blendabilitites,

Adhere to base card side panels.
Stamp the Window Mechanism{s} with the “Flowering Flourishes” stamp set in Crumb Cake.
Flip the pieces over and draw a line in pencil at the half way point at 1 ½”
Measure from the edge 1 1/8” and make a pencil mark.
On the opposite side score down at 1/4”
Cut the cardstock to form the Aperture, cut at the centre line to the pencil mark, cut in from each corner to the pencil mark, to make a Pennant shape.
Do the same with both 3’x3’ Window Mechanism pieces.
Complete the centre section; layer the paper mat on to the cardstock.
Mark the centre point.
Using the “Circles” or “Starburst” Framelits, cut a circle in the centre of the card, ensuring that the circle is completely centred.
On the Base Card, measure ½” down on each side, ready to add the Aperture.
Line the Window Mechanism up 1/8” in from the side.
Apply Tombow Glue to the Aperture lightly put in place, on the edge of the DSP, but do not press down yet, repeat for the other side.
Close the card and check that the lines are horizontal, that the lines are continuous and one side is not high than the other.
If it looks okay, press down with your bone folder and smooth down.
Stamp the word “My Friend" from the “Six-Sided Sampler” stamp set in the centre of the circle of Whisper White cardstock.
Check that the words will fit inside the Aperture.


Use plenty of Tombow Glue {so you get some wiggle time} and adhere to the card. Move around to ensure you can still see the words through the Aperture.
Add the centre section of the card. This fits over the Aperture is and adhered with Tombow Glue.
Before pressing it down make sure that the Diamond or Aperture is central.
When you’re happy, give it a good press.


Wah-lah Magic Window Card” done!

Project 2 “Flower Patch” Card Featuring Baby Wipe Technique



The card-base is Strawberry Slush, with a layer of Crumb Cake which has been embossed with the “Honeycomb” Embossing Folder.
A second piece of Crumb Cake has been layered over Strawberry Slush.
Take a piece of Soft Suede, and punch with the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch and layer this between the Acetate {which has been stamped with White StazOn and the words “Be You (tiful)”}, and the above layer.
Place the flowers as prepared below on to this layer, and adhere with Dimensionals and Tape.
Baby Wipe Technique - on a single baby Wipe {I used Pam’s brand}, drop single drops of “Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills” in Calypso Coral, Real Red and Strawberry Slush.
You may need to drop a couple of drops of each colour, until the colours bleed into one another.
Using the big flower from the “Flower Patch” stamp set, use the baby wipe like an ink pad and stamp on the baby wipe, ensure that the whole stamp is covered in ink, then stamp down onto the Whisper White cardstock.
You will need to stamp 3 flowers, and allow to dry.
Keep one flower as the base flower {and cut with the “Flower Fair” Framelits}.
On the 2nd flower cut the first row of petals off of the flower.
On the 3rd flower, cut 2 rows of petals off.
Layer flowers up and secure with an Antique Bard.
The yellow flower is stamped in Daffodil Delight, allow to dry then stamp the centre of the flower with Black StazOn.
For the smallest flower, stamp with Crisp Cantaloupe, then stamp with Calypso Coral to the centre, and add some black crystals for the finishing touch.
The leaves are stamped with Pear Pizzazz as the first layer and Old Olive as the second layer.
Use the “Flower Fair” Framelits to cut the flowers and leaves – the Big Shot makes life so much easier!
For the inside of the card, take a piece of Naturals White cardstock and stamp the words “Happy Blooming Birthday” using the Calypso Coral and Strawberry Slush Stampin’ Write Markers.
On a piece of Whisper White cardstock, stamp butterflies from the “Papillion Potpourri” stamp set in Calypso Coral and Strawberry Slush and punch using the Bitty Butterfly and Elegant Butterfly Punches.
Layer the butterflies and wrap a piece of Linen Tread around to form the antennae, and adhere with the tape to the inside of the card.
Wah-lah “Flower Patch” Card featuring the Baby Wipe Technique done!

Recipe Ingredient List
Stamp Sets: “Blended Bloom”, “Dictionary”, “Flower Patch”, “Flowering Flourishes”, “Papillon Potpourri”, “Six-Sided Sampler”,
Ink: Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Crisp Cantaloupe, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz , Strawberry Slush, Tuxedo Black Momento Ink Pad, Black StazOn and White StazOn
Blendabilities: Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo and Pumpkin Pie
Stampin’ Write Markers: Calypso Coral and Strawberry Slush
Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills: Calypso Coral, Real Red and Strawberry Slush
Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Naturals White, Soft Suede, Whisper White, Designers Series Paper Stack in Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe and Strawberry Slush
Punches: Bitty Butterfly, Corner, Dotted Scallop Ribbon, Elegant Butterfly,
Framelits/Dies: “Flower Fair”
Embossing Folders: “Honeycomb”
Xtras: Acetate, Antique Brad, Baby Wipes, Black Crystals, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Glue


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