"Create With Kathe" for Thursday 13th November 2014

This week we made 5 projects!!!

Well actually, a decorated card holder with 3 cards, featuring the “White Christmas” stamp set, and a 4^th card featuring the colours Blackberry Bliss, Basic Gray and Whisper White.

Project 1 “White Christmas” Gift Card Set

This week’s feature stamp set was “White Christmas”, my favourite from the current Seasonal Catalogue.

I wanted to demonstrate to the ladies 3 very different cards, all featuring the same stamp set, “White Christmas”.

Each card also features matching embellished envelopes, with stamping and the Textured Impressions Embossing Folders of “Lucky Stars” and “Northern Flurry”.

The idea for this card box is a case via Jacque Williams, who case’d it via Kristine McNickle and Kirstie Goldfinch.

The gift box is made with the “Gift Card Enclosure Pack”, and the cards and envelopes come in a handy pre-made pack, called “Note Cards & Envelopes”.

I drew inspiration for the second card from Lisa Young  ...

And the last card with the sponging technique via Michelle Zindorf ...

But as always added my own artistic interpretation!

Wah-lah … “White Christmas” Gift Card Set done!

Project 2 “Gorgeous Grunge” + “Petite Petals” Card

This card idea is a case via Heather Van Looy who in turn cae’s it via Sam Donald from Pootles Papercraft  

As always I added my own twist, adding the Blackberry Bliss Stitched Satin Ribbon bow, tied with the Linen Thread, and also making two versions of my interpretation of this card, the first with Rhinestone Basic Jewels, and the second with Pearl Basic Jewels.

I also layered up the card insert with Blackberry Bliss, Basic Gray and Whisper White.

Wah-lah …”Gorgeous Grunge” + “Petite Petals” Card done!

Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and if you would like to make a Stampin’ Up! purchase online, please head on over  to my Stampin’ Up! website.

Happy craftin’,

Kathe.

 “Gift Card Enclosure Pack”

“Note Cards & Envelopes”

“Gorgeous Grunge” Stamp Set

“Petite Petals” Stamp Set and matching Punch

“White Christmas” Stamp Set

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets : “Gorgeous Grunge”, “Petite Petals”, “White Christmas”

Ink : Basic Gray, Black StazOn, Blackberry Bliss, Coastal Cabana, Early Espresso, Lost Lagoon, Pool Party, Real Red, Soft Suede

Stampin’ Write Markers : Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red,

Cardstock :  Basic Gray, Blackberry Bliss, Glimmer Paper in Gold, Silver and Red, Whisper White, “Trim The Tree” Designer Series Paper Stack

Punches : 1” Circle, 1” Square, Star and flower from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Petite Petal, Postage Stamp,

Ribbons : Linen Thread, Stitched Satin Ribbon in Blackberry Bliss

Textured Impressions Embossing Folders : “Lucky Stars” and “Northern Flurry”

Xtras : 2 Way Glue Pen, Basic Metal Buttons, Dimensionals, Frosted Sequins, “Gift Card Enclosure Pack”, Glue Dots, “Note Cards & Envelopes”, Pearl Basic Jewels, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Glitter in Dazzling Diamonds

Special Tools : Crop-A-Dile, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, Stampin Trimmer, 

Weekly Deals: For Wednesday 19th November 2014

The Weekly Deals are up…

Top of my list are the Starburst Framelits Die, as this is one item I do not own!

Love the look of the In Colour Printed Clothespins – sew cute {pun intended!!!}.

The Subtles Background Paper Stack is an exceptional deal, just $34.46, what with 40 sheets in the pack {and 12”x12” in size too!!!}, this works out less than $1 per sheet!

Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and if you would like to make a Stampin’ Up! purchase online, please head on over  to my Stampin’ Up! website.

Happy craftin’,

Kathe.

What Have I Missed?!!!

“What Have I Missed?!!!”

One of my crafty ladies returned last night after being away for a month on leave … and yes I do grant “leave”!!!

She was super excited to see what we got up to over the past month at my “Create With Kathe” Craft Classes ...

Her first ? when she arrived last night was … “What have I missed?!!!”.

I had a wee surprise planned for her, I had made ALL her projects over the past 4 weeks, and had them ready to present to her last night as a welcome back gift.

To say she was super surprised is an understatement!!!

She went home with a wee skip to her step AND super delighted, + she couldn't wait to share her haul with her hubby!

To view past Classes, please view the "Create With Kathe" Tag, or click here.

If you live locally and would like to register for a Class, please email me on kathe.oldham@gmail.com

Happy craftin’,

Kathe.

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Weekly Deals: For Wednesday 12th November 2014

The Weekly Deals are up …

Love the “Banner” Framelits, so versatile, especially for layering your projects.

For those of you that have already purchased the Simply Scored Scoring Tool, the Simply Scored Diagonal Scoring Plate is a must for making your envelopes, either that or purchase an Envelope Punch Board from me!

Love the Ribbon on offer again this week, I am building up my Seam Binding Ribbon, as it is sew gorgeous {pun intended!}.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and if you would like to make a Stampin’ Up! purchase online, please head on over  to my Stampin’ Up! website.

Happy craftin’,

Kathe.

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Create With Kathe” For Thursday 6th November 2014

Last weeks Class, we made two projects {well actually 3!}, an xtra cute Purse, made from the “Top Note” Bigz Die, in a lovely floral pattern, with a matching 3”x3” card, and a Christmas card featuring the “Wondrous Wreath” stamp set and matching “Wonderful Wreath” Framelits…

Project 1 “Top Note” Purse + Matching 3”x3” Card

This xtra cute Purse is made from the “Top Note” Bigz Die, and cut 3x in Soft Suede, and 1x in a patterned cardstock {I chose the “All Abloom” Designer Series Paper Stack}.

The patterned cardstock is cut back to the faux stitch line, and adhered to one of the Soft Suede Top Notes.

The inside of the purse or gusset comes from a mini paper bag, which is cut to 3” in height.

The flower is made by using the “Blossom” Punch, x4 in Strawberry Slush {or Pool Party, or Naturals White}, and then crimped x10 times in the Paper Crimper. The fibres of the cardstock are then broken down, so you can split each Blossom into 2, petal by petal {take it slowly!} = 8 Blossoms.

The Blossoms are then placed furry side up, adhered with a Mini Brad, then a Very Vintage Designer Button is threaded with Linen Thread, a bow tied, and adhered to the Blossom, over the Mini Brad.

The Blossom is then adhered to the Purse.

The closures for the Purse{s} are self-adhesive Velcro Dots.

For the mini card, Soft Suede cardstock is cut 3”x6” and folded in half.

Two pieces of Naturals White cardstock are cut to 2, 7/8”x2, 7/8”, then corner rounded with the Project Life Corner Punch.

The smudge or watermark stamp from the “Work Of Art” stamp set, and is stamped in Strawberry Slush {or Coastal Cabana}, and without re-inking the stamp, it is stamped again a second time on the cardstock to form two different shades of  pink.

Repeat this step for the inside of the card, by first stamping the stamp off to remove the bright colour ink, then restamping on the card insert.

The words “Just For You” are stamped in early Espresso.

A Heart is punched with the “Sweetheart” Punch, using matching pattered Designer Series Paper, and is backed with contrasting cardstock {Strawberry Slush}, and adhered with Dimensionals. A small Heart in contrasting cardstock is punched using the Heart from the “Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack”.

The small Heart is then adhered to the Sweetheart Heart, and a small Pearl Basic Jewel is added to the centre of the Heart.

I have added a small Heart to the card insert as well, along with a small Pearl Basic Jewel.

Wha-lah … “Top Note” Purse + Matching 3”x3” Card done!

Project 2 “Wondrous Wreath” Christmas Card

I wanted to demonstrate to my ladies, how one stamp set can be used to make an entire card, and the “Wondrous Wreath” stamp set and matching “Wonderful Wreath” Framelits is perfect for this.

We created a faux door by stamping the Naturals White cardstock with the “Hardwood” stamp in Sahara Sand, a separate smaller piece is also stamped, then cut into 4 rectangles to form the panels of the door.

A Brad from the Antique Brads is used to make the door handle.

On a piece of Whisper White cardstock, the Wreath is first stamped in Old Olive, then Garden Green, then Real Red to make the glorious multi coloured Christmas Wreath, which is placed on the door.

Some yummy Real Red Seam Binding Ribbon is wrapped around the Wreath and tied with a bow.

The sentiment “Happy Wonderful Christmas” is coloured using Early Espresso and Real Red Stampin’ Markers, and stamped onto Naturals White cardstock.

The sentiment is then cut using the “Apothecary Accents” framelits, and 2 pieces of Real Red cardstock are also cut using the same Framelits, and placed behind the sentiment to give a red border.

Adhered with Dimensionals, the final touch is my now signature Glimmer Paper Candy Dots in a lovely sparkling Red.

As the cardbase is Naturals White, there is no need for a lining, so for the card insert, the words “May happy moments & cherished memories surround you with joy this season” is stamped in Early Espresso directly onto the Naturals White cardstock.

The “Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border” Punch is used to cut a strip of Red Glimmer Paper, and is placed as a border on the bottom of the insert, for a bit of bling!

Wah-lah … “Wondrous Wreath” Christmas Card done!

Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and if you would like to make a Stampin’ Up! purchase online, please head on over  to my Stampin’ Up! website.

Happy craftin’,

Kathe.

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“Hardwood” Background Stamp

“Wondrous Wreath” Stamp Set

"Work Of Art” Stamp Set

“Top Note” Bigz Die

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets : “Hardwood”, “Wondrous Wreath”, Work Of Art”

Ink : Coastal Cabana, Early Espresso, Garden Green, Old Olive, Real Red, Sahara Sand, Strawberry Slush

Stampin’ Write Markers : Early Espresso, Real Red

Cardstock :  Glimmer Paper in Red, Naturals White, Pool Party, Real Red, Sahara Sand, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White,

Designer Series Paper : “All Abloom” Designer Series Paper Stack

Punches : Blossom, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Project Life Corner, Sweetheart

Framelits/Dies : “Apothecary Accents” Framelits, “Top Note” Bigz Die, “Wonderful Wreath” Framelits

Ribbons : Linen Thread, Seam Binding Ribbon in Real Red

Xtras : Antique Brads, Basic Pearl Jewels, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Mini Brads, Mini Paper Bags, Velcro Dots, Very Vintage Designer Button

Special Tools : Crimper, Crop-A-Dile, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, Stampin Trimmer,