Creative Inkers Blog Hop: Occasionals 2015

Super excited to be involved in another great Blog Hop, with the beautiful and talented ladies from the “Creative Inkers” Team.

This Blog Hop show-cases the Occasionals 2015 brochure, but I just had to add in a sneaky peak of the gorgeous “Irresistibly Yours” Specialty Designer Series Paper, and the “Best Year Ever” stamps set, both available for FREE in the Sale-A-Bration brochure, with each $110 Stampin’ Up! purchase.

You are now at Blog Hop #14, and may have just come from visiting with Sharon de Vos, to check out at #16 Debbie Lamb, click here

This first card is in shades of Blushing Bride and Strawberry Slush.

It features the gorgeous “Painted Petals” stamp set, which was the first stamp set on my Wish List when the new Occasionals brochure, which stated on the 6^th of January.

The Blushing Bride cardstock has been scored using the Simply Scored Scoring Tool, to give it an elegant look.

Classic Stampin Pads used throughout the card are Garden Green and Strawberry Slush.

For the Tag, I used the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch and Project Life Corner, along with Fancy Foil Designer Vellum, which has been backed with Strawberry Slush cardstock.

The Tag has Venetian Crochet Trim that has been secured/stapled with the Handheld Stapler, and some pink twine has been tied in a bow and secured with a Glue Dot.

The finishing touch is the Pearl Basic Jewel, which has been coloured with the Melon Mambo Blendabilities, and anchors the card nicely.

For the card insert, a strip of Strawberry Slush cardstock has been added, which has been punched using the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch.

The flowers have been stamped in Strawberry Slush and Garden Green, and the sentiment in this card has been placed on the lower right corner.

This is a sweet little card, which I have already given away to a number of friends.

Wah-lah … "Painted Petals" card done!

My second card features the “Butterflies” Framelits, along with the “Best Year Ever” stamp set and “Irresistibly Yours” Specialty Designer Series Paper.

The card base is Bermuda Bay, with layers of Coastal Cabana and Pool Party.

The words “YOU made MY DAY” are stamped in Bermuda Bay ink.

The Tag is made using the Angled Tag Topper Punch, and the “Irresistibly Yours” Specialty Designer Series Paper has been sponged with Coastal Cabana ink.

Two butterflies have been cut from Bermuda Bay and Coastal Cabana cardstock, using the gorgeous new “Butterflies” Framelits.   They are layered and secured to the Tag, and a flower has been placed on the centre of the butterfly.

I have two different cards pictured, as one has Seam Binding Ribbon in Pool Party tied through the Tag loop, the other has the SAB2015 "Best Year Ever" Accessory Pack Polyester Ribbon in Coastal Cabana.

The finishing touch is the Pearl Basic Jewel, which has been coloured with the Coastal Cabana Blendabilities, and anchors the card nicely.

For the Card Insert, the words “Best. Year. Ever.” are stamped on Naturals White cardstock in Bermuda Bay ink.

The stamp set “Best Day Ever” also has a lovely splotchy circles stamp, which I have used in the lighter colour of Coastal Cabana.

Wah-lah …Butterflies Card done!

If you would like to view my Blog Post regarding an altered Butterflies project, please click here  

Now on to visiting with Debbie Lamb, love what she has made.

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.

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets : “Best Year Ever” SAB2015, “Painted Petals”

Ink : Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Garden Green, Strawberry Slush

Blendabilities : Coastal Cabana, Melon Mambo

Cardstock :  “Irresistibly Yours” Specialty Designer Series Paper {SAB2015}, Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Coastal Cabana, Naturals White, Pool Party, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White, Fancy Foil Designer Vellum

Framelits : “Butterflies”

Punches :  Angled Tag Topper, Scalloped Tag Topper, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border, Project Life Corner

Ribbons : "Best Year Ever" Accessory Pack Polyester Ribbon in Coastal Cabana, Seam Bing Ribbon ½” in Pool Party , Vintage Crochet Trim, Twine

Xtras : Basic Pearl Jewels, Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stamping Sponges, Packing Paper, Vintage Flower Trim {via Stamps Plus},

Special Tools : Big Shot, Handheld Stapler, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, Stampin Trimmer,

Here are all the creative Inker participants …

1. Narelle Hoggard 

2. Alicia Yap 

3. Kathryn Tyrell 

4. Bernie Collins 

5. Jacque Williams

6. Rachel Knight 

7. Paula Reid 

8. Sally Williams 

9. Delys Cram 

10. Lisa Bullock 

11. Heather Stewart 

12. Ria Kaire 

13. Sharon De Vos 

14. Kathe Oldham  - YOU are here!

15. Debbie Lamb 

15. Bev Poultney

    

Altered Butterfly Frame

My Mom and her twin sister celebrated their birthday on Friday.

What with so much gorgeous Stampin’ Up! product in my stash, I just had to make a handmade gift ..

Each lucky lady received a gorgeous altered Butterfly framed piece of my artwork, along with a card, featuring the “Butterfly Basics” and "Painted Petals" stamp sets and matching “Butterflies’ framelits.

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.

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets : "Butterfly Basics", “Painted Petals”

Ink : Elegant Eggplant, Wisteria Wonder, Versamark

Blendabilities : Wisteria Wonder

Cardstock : “Irresistibly Yours” Specialty Designer Series Paper {SAB2015}, Elegant Eggplant, Naturals White, Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder

Framelits : “Butterflies”

Textured Impression Embossing Folders : Lovely lace

Ribbons : Seam Bing Ribbon ½” in Wisteria Wonder, Vintage Crochet Trim

Xtras : Basic Pearl Jewels, Dimensionals, Stampin’ Emboss Powder in Gold, Stamping Sponges, Packing Paper, Matted Picture Frame {via The Warehouse}, Vintage Flower Trim {via Stamps Plus},

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

Weekly Deals For Wednesday 21 January 2015

The Weekly Deals are up!

Love that there is such a variety of goodies on offer this week!

I will be re-stocking up on the Bakers Twine in Basic Black and Tangerine Tango.

The Deco Labels Framelits Dies are an awesome tool to have in your craft kit - love them!

The Stampin' Blendabilities in Skin Tone are very versatile, as they can be used for colouring hair, think of the soft brown of Mocha, with highlights with Blush added, along with colouring birds etc.

Love the Beach House Washi Tape - so cute!

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.

Create With Kathe for Thursday 15th January 2014

This week, I piggy-backed my first project in with the Creative Inkers Sale-A-Bration Blog Hop.

To read all about the Blog Hop,and to view the construction details, please click here 

This week we made two cards, the first card is a Chalkboard Easel Card, and features the Sale-A-Bration rewards of “Best Year Ever” Designer Series Paper, and stamp sets “Big Day” and “Simply Wonderful”.

The second card I took inspiration from a Pin on Pinterest by Christyann Rothmel, but added my own twist!

My version featured the stamp sets “Groovy Love” and “Yippee-Skippee” + the “Ampersand” Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

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.

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets : SAB2015 "Big Day”, SAB2015 “Simply Wonderful”, “Groovy Love”, “Hardwood” and “Yippee-Skippee”

Classic Stampin’ Pads : Real Red, Tuxedo Black {Memento Pad}

Stampin’ Write Markers : Early Espresso, Melon Mambo, Old Olive

Blendabilities : Calypso Coral, Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, and Melon Mambo

Cardstock :  SAB2015 “Best Year Ever” Designer Series Paper, Chalkboard Paper, Crumb Cake, Naturals White, Real Red, Soft Suede, Whisper White and Vellum

Framelits : Circles Collection, Deco Label Collection, Squares Collection

Textured Impressions Embossing Folders : Ampersand

Punches : 1/8” Circle {handheld}, Banner, Bow Builder, Hearts Border, Heart from the Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Sweetheart

Ribbons : Sequin Trim - Bermuda Bay, Bakers Twine – Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso, Linen Thread, Seam Binding ½” – Cherry Cobbler

Xtras : Glue Dots, Pearl Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Emboss Powder in Clear and White, Versamark

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

Create With Kathe for Thursday 8th January 2014

First Class back after the holidays, and I am brimming with ideas, what with the new Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogues that are now in effect!

This week we made 2 cards, the first featuring the new “Butterfly Basics” stamp set and matching “Butterflies” framelits, the second featuring the gorgeous {and my favourite stamp set from Sale-A-Bration} stamp set “Lotus Blossom” + “From The Garden” and matching “Handpicked” Framelits …

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.

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets : “Butterfly Basics”, “From The Garden”, SAB2015 “Lotus Blossom”

Ink : Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana, Elegant Eggplant, Garden Green, Strawberry Slush, Wisteria Wonder

Blendabilities : Coastal Cabana

Cardstock :  Blushing Bride, Elegant Eggplant, Lost Lagoon, Naturals White, Pool Party, Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder, “Subtles” Designer Series Paper Stack, SAB2015 “Irresistibly Yours” Specialty Designer Series Paper

Punches : Hearts Border, Project Life Corner, Spiral Border

Framelits/Dies : Butterflies, Handpicked,

Textured Impressions Embossing Folders : Decorative Dots, Large Polka Dots

Ribbons : Linen Thread, Seam Binding ½” – Wisteria Wonder, Sequin Trim - Bermuda Bay, Taffeta Ribbon 1/8” - Melon Mambo, Venetian Crochet Trim

Xtras : 2 Way Glue Pen, Antique Brads, Pearl Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin Emboss Powder – Gold, Stamping Sponges, Versamark, Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons

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