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Saturday 13 September 2014

Necklace + Bracelet + Earrings For Under $30 … Done!

I picked up this gorgeous Resin Bracelet for $13, and after wearing it for a day {and getting so many favourable comments}, went back for a second that I could alter …


First up I snipped the elasticised band that held the strands together.
Then I made this cute pair of Earrings and a matching Necklace.




Soooo … Necklace + Bracelet + Earrings for under $30 … done!

Wednesday 10 September 2014

Weekly Deals: For 10th September 2014


Wednesday 10.09.2014 this weeks “WeeklyDeals” start …
At tomorrow’s “Create With Kathe” Class, I may just have to break the Punches out!
- have I wet your appetite?!!!


Tuesday 9 September 2014

Vintage Love …

I had to break out some of my Vintage Stampin’ Up! products, as I had a very special card to make ...



I love to shop at Jacqui e, as they have beautiful garments at really good prices, so when my favourite “V Neck Ruffle Cardi” came up on special, in my fav colour Chartreuse, I just had to buy a “Back Up” Cardi!
EVERY time I wear this gorgeous colour, I get so many favourable comments.
My local store had sold out of my size, but the Dunedin store had one in my size, as well as one in Black, so I ordered both.
I made “Thank You” cards for both shop Managers, as they went out of their way to help me ship the Cardi’s back to sunny Nelson.
I love the message "Thank You For Your Kindness" from the "Wetlands" stamp set, as it is perfect for this card + this sentiment fits perfectly within a "Feathers" Framelits.


AND I also found some vintage dress patterned paper, which I made envelopes from ..


Wah-lah ... Vintage Dress Up Thank You Card done!


"Four Feathers" Stamp Set and matching "Feathers" Framelits


{Vintage} “It’s A Girl Thing” Stamp Set 


“Summer Silhouettes” Stamp Set


"Wetlands” Stamp Set

Recipe Ingredient List
Stamp Sets : "Four Feathers", {Vintage} “It’s A Girl Thing”, “Summer Silhouettes”, "Wetlands”
Ink : Black StazOn, Versamark
Cardstock : Blushing Bride, Naturals White, Strawberry Slush, Soft Suede, {Vintage} Designer Series Paper “Beau Chateau”, Designer Series Paper Stack All Abloom, Vellum,
Punches : Scalloped Tag Topper
Framelits: {Vintage} Dress Up, Feathers
Xtras : Candy Dots, Embossing Powder in White, Pearl Basic Jewels, Taffeta Ribbon 1/8" in Melon Mambo, Venetian Crochet Trim,

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


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Monday 8 September 2014

Pleasant Poppies Card

The sentiment for this card “A great big thanks for being you” seems so perfect, as yesterday here in New Zealand it was Father’s Day.
This is a first time outing for my new stamp set “Pleasant Poppies” ...


The second photo shows the “Pleasant Poppies” up oh so well, as I have placed some Basic Black cardstock between the layers.


The card base for this card is Lost Lagoon, with matching Designer Series Paper Stack in Lost lagoon, with accents of Real Red.
The contrasting colours really make it pop!

This card is a case from a sample I was given, which had no artist name on it {to the original NZ artist, please advise me if this was your swap, and I will post a link to your Blog - thanks}, however I have changed the colours and the sentiment.


“Oh My Goodies” Stamp Set


“Papillion Potpourri” Stamp Set


“Pleasant Poppies” Stamp


Recipe Ingredient List
Stamp Sets : “Oh My Goodies”, “Papillion Potpourri”, “Pleasant Poppies”
Ink : Real Red, White StazOn
Cardstock : Lost Lagoon, Real Red, Whisper White, Window Sheets, Designer Series Paper Stack in Lost Lagoon
Punches : Bitty Butterfly, Decorative Label, Elegant Butterfly
Embossing Folder : Delicate Designs
Xtras : Dimensionals, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Small Scallop Stampin’ Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blades


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

“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 4th September 2014


Thursday we had a lot of fun experimenting with colour, as the Weekly Deals had Stampin’ Ink Refills listed, I created the class around colour, and even wore a gorgeous dress for the occasion!


Here I am in March wearing the same dress with my hubby.

For our first project, we played with colour and created with the “Bokeh Technique”.
The ladies all made a gorgeous card, and not one of the cards were the same!


For the second project, we used the “Blended Bloom” stamp set + Aqua Painters to create these gorgeous cards …



Project 1 “Bokeh Technique”


After watching a Tutorial; on Pinterest, I just had to give this new technique a go + it is always a pleasure to see how my craft ladies interpret the colours.


The card base for this card is Real Red {{although later that night we made one with a card base of Calypso Coral}, and the accent colour is Coastal Cabana.
Stampin’ Ink Refills used were Real Red and Coastal Cabana {and at the night Class Coastal Cabana + Calypso Coral}.


Vellum was stamped on with Black StazOn, with the words “Make A Wish” are from the “Perfect Pennants” stamp set, and punched using the new Note Tag Punch.
The Tag is secured with a Mini Brad, and a Sequin added for dimension. The ladies choose to use either 2013-2015 In Colour Sequin Assortment or Frosted Sequins {or both!} for their cards.


For the insert, the cardstock used was Whisper White, which has been punched using the Heart Border Punch for negative detail.


The world stamp is from “The Open Sea” stamp set, and the words “Wishing you a wonderful journey through a world of dreams come true!” is from the “World Of Dreams” stamp set.
A perfect little heart from the “Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack” is added for the finishing touch.


Wah-lah … “Bokeh Technique” done!

Project 2 “Blended Bloom” + Aqua Painters


The card base is Crumb Cake, and the ladies got to choose between Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, or Strawberry Slush for their theme.
The “Blended Bloom” is stamped with Versamark, and Heat Tooled with White Embossing Powder.
The flower is then coloured petal by petal with Aqua Painters and grouping of colours:

Calypso Coral Version : Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral, + Tangelo Twist


Coastal Cabana Version : Coastal Cabana, Tempting Turquoise, + Bermuda Bay


Strawberry Slush Version: Blushing Bride, Strawberry Slush, + Melon Mambo


Blendabilities in Calypso Coral

The centre of the flower is coloured with a white pencil.
The flower is then cut into quarters and adhered to the contrasting colour, then Dimensionaled on to the card base.
A Very Vintage Designer Button is then threaded with Thick Bakers Twine, and adhered to the centre of the flower.


The sentiment ”When I need a friend you’re there” is from the “Choose Happiness” stamp set and is in White Embossing Powder .
The same stamp set has some beautiful leaves which are stamped in Sahara Sand, and 3 small Pearl Basic Jewels anchor the card on the lower right hand corner.
The Project Life Corner Punch is used on the corners of both card and the card insert, which adds another dimension to this gorgeous card.
For the card insert, a border from the “Choose Happiness” stamp set is stamped in Sahara Sand, with the small bird overlayed in Early Espresso.
The sentiment “the best thing about someone like you is that you bring out the best in everyone” is from the “World Of Dreams” stamp set and stamped in Early Espresso.
A small Pearl for the eye of the bird finishes this card off.


Wah-lah  … “Blended Bloom” + Aqua Painters Card done!

For next weeks “Create With Kathe” Class, the ladies have had a preview, as one of the projects to be made is this gorgeous ”FlowerPot “card …







 “Blended Bloom” Stamp


“Choose Happiness” Stamp Set


“Perfect Pennants” Stamp Set


“The Open Sea” Stamp Set


“World Of Dreams” Stamp Set


Recipe Ingredient List
Stamp Sets : “Blended Bloom”, “Choose Happiness”, “Perfect Pennants”, “The Open Sea”, “World Of Dreams”
Ink : Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral,  Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Early Espresso, Melon Mambo, Real Red, Sahara Sand, Strawberry Slush, Tangelo Twist, Tempting Turquoise, and Black and White StazOn, Versamark
Stampin’ Ink Refills : Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Real Red,
Blendabilities : Calypso Coral
Cardstock : Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White, and Vellum + Watercolour Paper
Punches : Hearts Border, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack {Heart}, Note Tag, Project Life Corner
Xtras : 2013-2015 In Colour Sequin Assortment, Dimensionals, Embossing Powder in White, Frosted Sequins, Ghetto Template {homemade}, Glue Dots, Mini Brads, Pearl Basic Jewels, Sponge Daubers,  Stamping Sponges, Thick Bakers Twine in Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe and Strawberry Slush, Very Vintage Designer Buttons,


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

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