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Monday 13 April 2015

"Create With Kathe" Craft Class For Thursday 2nd April 2015


This weeks “Create With Kathe” Craft Class was all about my new “Berry Basket” Bigz L Die, which was featured in both projects.
We made a “Berry Basket Flower Pot” Card and a “Punch Art Easter Berry Basket” …

Project 1 “Berry Basket Flower Pot” Card

 

The cardbase for this card is Naturals White, with the card insert either Crisp Cantaloupe or Wisteria Wonder cardstock.
The Flower Pot is cut with Sahara Sand {my new favourite!} cardstock with the “Berry Basket” Die, and then embossed with the “Decorative Dots” Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.
The dirt is a strip of Soft Suede cardstock  ... it is all in the details!
As the Fringe Scissors were on a Weekly Deal that week, these were used to cut the two layers of grass {Garden Green cardstock}.



The ladies had a choice between orange toned flowers, which was a combo of Tangerine Tango and Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock, or purple toned flowers, which was a combo of Wisteria Wonder with Elegant Eggplant cardstock.
Just about ALL the ladies chose the first option!
The flowers were stamped with the “Flower Shop” stamp set in Crisp Cantaloupe or Wisteria Wonder ink, then punched using the “Pansy” Punch.
The centre of the flowers are So Saffron cardstock, and I tried out my new Stampin’ Glitter in Gold – loved it so much I just had to order the Silver in!
The butterflies are stamped with the "Butterfly Basics" stamp set, then punched with the Bitty Butterfly punch, and layered, before 3 small Rhinestone Basic Jewels have been added to the centre of the butterflies.



The sentiment “just because” is stamped in Garden Green ink, and is from the stamp set “A Dozen Thoughts”.   This is the perfect sentiment, as it can carry a whole range of cards … thinking of you, birthday, bereavement, sickness, friendship etc.



For the card insert, the “Petite Petals” stamp set is stamped in either Crisp Cantaloupe or Wisteria Wonder ink, and a little flower from the “Itty Bitty Punch Pack” is punched  in the darker cardstock {Tangerine Tango or Elegant Eggplant}, and a Rhinestone Basic Jewel is placed in the centre.
The finishing touch is the “Confetti Heart Border” Punch which is featured as negative detail on the card insert.
Wah-lah … “Berry Basket Flower Pot” Card done!

Project 2 ”Punch Art Easter Berry Basket”


We also made an Easter Basket with the “Berry Basket” Bigz L Die, with a cute little bow, made with the “Bow Builder” Punch.
Easter is the perfect time to get out your Punches, and experiment with some Punch Art. To get some other great Punch Art ideas, check out Pinterest
This bunny is based on the Punch Art Easter Bunny I made last year …



I used a variety of Punches to create the Easter Bunny, 1” Circle, 2” Circle, Boho Blossoms, Extra-Large Oval, heart from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Large Oval, Owl Builder, Petite Petals, and “Circles Collection” Framelits.
The little bunny is holding a sign, stamped in Old Olive featuring the “Crazy About You” and “Perfect Pennants” stamp sets.
Wah-lah …”Punch Art Easter Berry Basket” 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.



Recipe Ingredient List
Stamp Sets : “A Dozen Thoughts”, “Butterfly Basic", "Crazy About You”, “Flower Shop”, “Hardwood”, “Petite Petals”, “Perfect Pennants”
Classic Stampin’ Ink Pads : Crisp Cantaloupe, Garden Green, Old Olive,  Sahara Sand, Wisteria Wonder
Cardstock : Basic Black, Crisp Cantaloupe, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Naturals White, Pink Pirouette, Sahara Sand, Smokey Slate, So Saffron, Soft Suede, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White
Framelits/Dies/Edgelits : “Berry Basket” Bigz L Die, “Circles Collection” Framelits,
Textured Impressions Embossing Folders : “Decorative Dots”
Punches : 1” Circle, 2” Circle, Bird Builder, Bitty Butterfly, Boho Blossoms, Bow Builder, Confetti Heart Border, Extra-Large Oval, flower and heart from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Large Oval, Owl Builder, Petite Petals
Xtras : Glue Dots, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Seam Binding Ribbon in Pink Pirouette, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Glitter in Gold, Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen in White, Window Sheets/Acetate

Special Tools : Big Shot, Fringe Scissors, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, Stampin Trimmer



Sunday 12 April 2015

RE# With “Create With Kathe” For Wednesday 8th April 2015



At this weeks RE# Class we made a Mini Album and some Soda Pop Keyrings.
The Mini Album is based on an Album we made in Class back on 12th March.



Hayley and Brydee chose their own colours, Hayley went with her favourite colour pink, which was a combination of Blushing Bride and Strawberry Slush cardstock, the Brydee went with her favourite colour purple, which was a combo of Wisteria Wonder and Elegant Eggplant cardstock.


Mini Album by Hayley 


Mini Album by Hayley


Mini Album by Hayley


Mini Album by Brydee


Mini Album by Brydee


Mini Album by Brydee

And of course Jen completely changed the project up, and featured her new Chameleon Markers …


Mini Album by Jen


Mini Album by Jen


Mini Album by Jen

For the Soda Pop Keyrings, the girls and I made 4 each.
JorjaRose {without me knowing it} made a whole bunch more for her friends!!!
We used a combination of stamps and stickers, and sealed them with Crystal Effects and a sprinkle of Dazzling Diamonds.
We had to let them set overnight, and the girls came back the next day to pick up their xtra cute keyrings.





At this weeks RE# Class on Wednesday evening 6:30pm>8:30pm, we will be making shabby chic feminine card with the "Moon Lake" stamp set, and a masculine card featuring the "Guy Greetings" and "By The Tide" stamp sets.
Bookings essential!

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.


Saturday 11 April 2015

Easter April 2015



Last weekend, here in New Zealand we celebrated Easter.
What with 2 kids in their “tweens” (11 years old and 13 years old}, Easter treats are getting harder and harder each year!
I always make a point of the Easter Bunny leaving something they can hang onto and re-use in years to come, such as mugs, lego tins etc.
This year I found a giant Bunny, measuring  20” long, and his ears are a giant 9” long!
 

Project 1 “Chick-House”


I made some cute little bird/chick-houses with my Sizzix Milk Carton Die, I stamped them with the “Hardwood” stamp in Sahara Sand. I chose Naturals White cardstock for the houses, and Tangerine Tango (cut using the “Large Scallop” Edgelits} for the roof, as this matched back perfectly with the tiny little chocolate carrots wrapped in carrot coloured foil.
I punched a little window with the 1” circle Punch, and added a Window Sheet/Acetate. That way you could see the little carrots inside the house!
The finishing touch is a little chick, punched with the Bird Builder punch, and the little wing is punched using the heart from the “Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack”. Dazzling Details are added to the chicks wing, as the finishing touch.
Wah-lah … “Chick-House” done!

Project 1 ”Punch Art Easter Berry Basket”


I also made an Easter Basket with the “Berry Basket” Bigz L Die, with a cute little bow, made with the “Bow Builder” Punch.
Easter is the perfect time to get out your Punches, and experiment with some Punch Art. To get some other great Punch Art ideas, check out Pinterest
This is the Punch Art Easter Bunny Box that I made last year {featuring the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch},  that my Bunny is based on …



I used a variety of Punches to create the Easter Bunny: 1” Circle, 2” Circle, Boho Blossoms, Extra-Large Oval, heart from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Large Oval, Owl Builder, Petite Petals, and “Circles Collection” Framelits.
The little bunny is holding a sign, stamped in Old Olive featuring the “Crazy About You” and “Perfect Pennants” stamp sets.
Wah-lah …”Punch Art Easter Berry Basket” 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.







Recipe Ingredient List
Stamp Sets : “Crazy About You”, “Hardwood”, “Perfect Pennants”
Classic Stampin’ Ink Pads : Sahara Sand, Old Olive
Cardstock : Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Naturals White, Pink Pirouette, Smokey Slate, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White
Framelits/Dies/Edgelits : “Berry Basket” Bigz L Die, “Circles Collection” Framelits, “Large Scallop” Edgelits, Sizzix “Milk Carton” Die
Punches : 1” Circle, 2” Circle, Bird Builder, Boho Blossoms, Bow Builder, Extra-Large Oval, heart from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Large Oval, Owl Builder, Petite Petals
Xtras : Dazzling Details, Glue Dots, Seam Binding Ribbon in Pink Pirouette, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen in White, Window Sheets/Acetate


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

Thursday 9 April 2015

Week Deals Starts Wednesday 8th April 2015 ...


The Weekly Deals are up …
My pick is the “Circle Card Thinlits Die”, this is such a versatile Die, check out my other Posts regarding this gorgeous Dies here.
Happy shopping!



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.


Wednesday 1 April 2015

Bonus Bundles!, Bundle and Save 15%

What’s better than coordinating products? 
Getting coordinating products at a discount! 
From 1–17 April, Stampin' Up! are offering five bonus bundles at 15 percent off. 
Want to check out the bundles right now? 



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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