Creative Inkers Christmas Blog Hop

I am super excited to be involved in my first Blog Hop with my Team the “Creative Inkers”.

The Challenge/Theme is “Christmas” so I broke out the “Festival Of Trees” stamp set and matching “Tree” Punch.

I chose this Bundle as it is very affordable {$59.25}, and can be used in many different ways.   For more ideas you can check out Pinterest.

I have made up 4 samples, each different from the others.

In all four cards I featured a small Candy Dot as an anchor, created using the Crop-A-Dile and Glimmer Paper in “Dazzling Diamonds”, and adhered with Glue Dot.

The card Base is Pool Party, with a overlay of Crumb Cake.

The sentiment “Merry Christmas” is from the stamp set “Endless Wishes” and stamped in Tempting Turquoise.

The Star Punch from the “Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack” is used to punch the Star from Glimmer Paper in “Dazzling Diamonds”.

First sample features the Tree, with no embellishments/decorations on the Tree.

Second sample features the Tree with a Bucket, with no embellishments/decorations on the Tree.

Third sample features the Tree with “Dazzling Diamonds” Candy Dot embellishments/decorations.

Fourth sample features the Tree with a Bucket, and the Tree with “Dazzling Diamonds” Candy Dot embellishments/decorations.

For the card insert, which is Naturals White, the sentiment “A Merry Little Wish… For Lots Of Joy At Christmas” is from the “Festival Of Trees” stamp set, and stamped in Early Espresso,

I used the “Confetti Stars” Punch as a border, and adhered the negative detail of the Tree in Crumb Cake.

In the second version, I have added the Bucket.

The finishing touch is the Star at the top of Tree.

The “Tree” Punch is very versatile, as it can also be used to make small trees as per the photos below ....

Can’ wait for my next Blog Hop, as this has been heaps of fun.

As I am #16, I am officially at the end of the Blog Hop, but you may like to go back to the beginning, in case you missed something, so head on over to #1 Narelle Hoggard.

Or if you want to go back, head on over to #15 Kathryn Tyrell.

For more craft ideas, head on over to my Pinterest page.

Happy craftin’,

Kathe.

“Festival Of Trees” Stamp- Set + matching "Tree" Punch

“Endless Wishes” Stamp Set

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets : “Endless Wishes” and “Festival Of Trees”

Ink : Early Espresso, Tempting Turquoise

Cardstock :  Crumb Cake, Glimmer Paper in Dazzling Diamonds, Naturals White, Pool Party

Punches : “Confetti Stars” Star from the “Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack”, “Tree”

Xtras : Glue Dots, Dimensionals,

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

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Creative Inkers Christmas Blog Hop

1. Narelle Hoggard

2. Jackie Noble 

3. Bev Poultney 

4. Sally Williams 

5. Bernice Collins 

6. Irene Wardlaw 

7. Sharon de Vos 

8. Jacque Williams 

9. Delys Cram 

10. Rachael Knight

11. Lisa Bullock 

12. Paula Reid

13. Heather Stewart

14. Ria Kaire

15. Kathryn Tyrrell
16. Kathe Oldham

Weekly Deals: For Wednesday 15th October 2014

The Weekly Deals are up ...

Looks like I am getting the Darling Doily and Mustache Framelit!!!

Please email me to place your order, as my next SU order goes in tomorrow, or head on over to my Stampin' Up! website.

Happy craftin'!

Kathe.

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“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 9th October 2014

Thursday Classes were fun filled, as I got to teach the Bokeh Technique again, I just love love love this gorgeous technique!

+ we got to make an Exploding Purse and matching 3”x3” card …

Project 1 Bokeh Technique

The cardbase for the card is Night Of Navy, with layers of Whisper White.

The stamp set “Serene Silhouettes” is perfect for this style of card, and the ladies got to choose between White or Black Embossing Powder, and they all chose Black!

The inks used for this technique are Coastal Cabana and Night Of Navy, with the Bekeh circles made using my Ghetto Template, Sponge Daubers and White StazOn ink.

Ghetto Template

The sentiment “just because” is from the stamp set “A Dozen Thoughts”, and I actually bought this stamp set just for this one sentiment!

Another special effect is the paper piercing with “Essentials” Paper Piercing Pack.

For the card insert, I kept the wording plain {i.e. non-existent}, but added negative detail with the Hearts Border Punch, and the border in Not Quite Navy from the “Choose Happiness” stamp set.

And of course a card wouldn't be complete without some butterflies {from the “Papillion  Potpourri stamp set}, which are stamped in Coastal Cabana and Not Quite Navy, with 3 little Pearl Basic Jewels added to the centre of the butterflies.

Wah-lah …”Bokeh Technique” done!

Here’s a couple of samples from the ladies…

This is Kay’s 

and this is Bev’s

No two Bokeh Cards will ever be the same!

Project 2 Exploding Purse and Matching 3”x3” Card

I was originally shown how to make the "Exploding Purse" by Jacque Williams back in 2012, and they are so easy to make, using a single sheet off 12”x12” Designer Series Paper {cardstock which is printed on both sides}.

Using the Simply Scored Scoring Tool, score at 4” and 8”.

Turn the sore around 90 degrees, and score again at 4” and 8”.

Cut the corners off as per the diagram, and fold the corners inwards to form a box. Pinch the sides inwards, and then prepare the topper.

I chose to use the “All Is Calm” Specialty Designer Series Paper for this Exploding Purse, with Soft Suede and Very Vanilla cardstock forming the topper.

A gorgeous swirl from the ”Flowering Flourishes” stamp set has been embossed in Silver on the back panel.

The flower is made by punching 3x “Blossom” and 2x “Pansy” Punches in Lost Lagoon cardstock, which has then been braded with an Antique Brad, and then spritzed with a blend of h2o+Isopropyl Alcohol +Glimmer Paint, then left to dry,

We made 2 flowers, as we used the second flower on the little card.

Some 3/8' 1cm Silky Taffeta Ribbon in Lost Lagoon has been threaded through Topper to form the handle.

For the closure, self-adhesive Velcro has been used.

For the 3”x3” card, Soft Suede has been cut to 6”x3” then folded in half.

Using the “Postage Stamp” Punch, 4 squares/stamps have been punched from the left-over cardstock from the Purses {the ladies swapped scraps so they ended up with 4 different squares/stamps for their cards}.

The squares/stamps are then adhered to the card and the flower added the centre.

The card insert is left plain, as it is so small, 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” in Very Vanilla.

Wah-lah … Project 2 Exploding Purse and Matching 3”x3” Card done!

And here are some other examples …

This is Kay’s

and this is Bev’s

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.

“A Dozen Thoughts" Stamp Set 

"Choose Happiness" Stamp Set 

"Flowering Flourishes" Stamp Set

"Papillion Potpourri" Stamp Set

"Serene Silhouettes” Stamp Set

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets : “A Dozen Thoughts", "Choose Happiness", "Flowering Flourishes", "Papillion Potpourri", "Serene Silhouettes”

Ink : Coastal Cabana, Not Quite Navy, Versamark

Stampin' Emboss Powder : Black, White

Cardstock :  Lost Lagoon, Not Quite Navy, Specialty Designer Series Paper Stack in “All Is Calm”, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Whisper White

Punches : Bitty Butterfly, Blossom, Elegant Butterfly, Pansy, Postage Stamp

Framelits/Thinlits : “Apothecary Accents" Framelits, "Labels Collection” Framelits 

Ribbons : 3/8' 1cm Silky Taffeta Ribbon in Lost Lagoon

Xtras : 2 Way Glue Pen, Antique Brads, Dimensionals, Velcro Dots

Special Tools : Big Shot, "Essentials" Paper Piercing Pack, Magnetic Platform Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, Stampin Trimmer,

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An Xtra Cute Kids Birthday Card Idea …

Last week I made these cute little birthday cards, for two very special boys ...

The brothers were turning 5 and 7, and if you look closely, on Carlos’s card there are 5 stars on the balloons, and 7 stars on Reuben’s …

I just had to break out my new stamp set “Freaky Friends”, as the monsters are sooo cute!

I used the “Circles Collection” Framelits and Owl Builder Punch for the balloons.

Continuing the theme of the stars, I used the Confetti Stars Border Punch on the card insert + the "Geometrical" stamp set for the sentiment …

For the matching gift-wrap, my daughter stamped up some plain white tissue paper with the “Freaky Friends” stamp set in Hello Honey, Old Olive and Tempting Turquoise …

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.

“Freaky Friends” Stamp Set

"Geometrical" Stamp Set

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets : “Freaky Friends”, “Geometrical”

Ink : Hello Honey, Old Olive. Tempting Turquoise

Cardstock :  Designer Series Paper Stack in “Subtles”, Glimmer Paper in Dazzling Diamonds, Marina Mist, Old Olive,

Punches : Confetti Stars Border, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack – Star, Owl Builder

Framelits/Thinlits : “Circles Collection” Framelits “Little Letters” Thinlits

Textured Impressions Embossing Folders : Large Polka Dots

Ribbons : Linen Thread

Xtras : 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals, Tissue Paper

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

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“Create With Kathe” For Thursday 2nd October 2014

So sorry for the late Post, I have lost my camera, and had to resort to cellphone piccies!

Last week we made two cute cards, one, an unashamedly case via my Mentor Jacque Williams, and the second, a Christmas Card, yes I did say it!

As we have hit October, the countdown is now on till Christmas!!!

Project 1 “Textured Hello Darling” Card

Featuring the “Choose Happiness”, “Hello Darling”, and “Papillion Potpourri” stamp sets, and “Lovely Lace” Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Just had to break out the “Hello Darling” stamp set and “Lovely Lace” TIEF as they both arrived in the last Stampin’ Up! order!

The ladies had a choice between Pool Party, Lost Lagoon or  Blackberry Bliss … and they all chose Blackberry Bliss!

The card is a case via Jacque, which she taught at a recent Class, my ladies loved the card so much that they requested we make it too!

Changes made to the original include Linen Thread {instead of Metallic Bakers Twine}, and on the inside of the card, I added a gold embossed Bird, which is on Vellum and fussy cut.  

And the sentiment “Choose Happiness” {which has been coloured with Stampin’ Write Markers in Blackberry Bliss, Early Espresso, and Soft Suede}.

Both of these stamps are from the “Choose Happiness” stamp set.

Wah-lah … “Textured Hello Darling” Card done!

Project 2 “Lovely As A Tree” Christmas Flip Card

The “flip” for this Christmas Card is created by using the “Circle Card Thinlits” Die, which are my favourite out of the 3 flip card dies currently available.

+ the “Circle Card Thinlits” Die comes in a pack with 10 dies!!!

The cardbase for this card is Pool Party, with Soft Suede and Whisper White cardstock making an appearance.

Stamp sets featured are “Good Greetings”, “Hardwood”, “Holiday Home”, “Letterpress Winter”, and of course “Lovely As A Tree”!

I love the tress, which are stamped is Soft Suede, and then sponged in Soft Sky.

The Banner sentiment “Merry Christmas” looks so cute which is layered over a background of “All Is Calm Designer” Washi Tape and Venetian Crochet Trim, which is then secured with a little staple and the new “Handheld Stapler”.

Everywhere you look, there are tiny details, from the message “from our home  to yours at Christmastime”, to the little snowflakes, the “Decorative Dots” Textured Impressions Embossing Folder , and of course the beautiful trees!

This card was fun to make, but took a bit of time to get all the measurements right, oh and VERY hard to photograph too!!!

Wah-lah … “Lovely As A Tree” Christmas Flip 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.

"Choose Happiness” Stamp Set

“Good Greetings” Stamp Set {FREE with any $350+ order!}

“Hardwood” Background Stamp

“Hello Darling” Stamp Set

“Holiday Home” Photopolymer Stamp Set

“Letterpress Winter” Photopolymer Stamp Set

“Lovely As A Tree” Stamp Set 

“Papillion Potpourri” Stamp Set

Circle Card Thinlits Die

Recipe Ingredient List

Stamp Sets : "Choose Happiness”, “Good Greetings”, “Hardwood”, “Hello Darling”, “Holiday Home”, “Letterpress Winter”, “Lovely As A Tree” and “Papillion Potpourri”,

Ink : Blackberry Bliss, Crumb Cake, Lost Lagoon, Pool Party, Soft Sky, Soft Suede, Versamark

Stampin’ Write Markers : Blackberry Bliss, Early Espresso, and Soft Suede

Cardstock :  Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon, Naturals White, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Whisper White and Vellum

Punches : 1” Circle, 2” Circle, Elegant Butterfly, Project Life Corner

Framelits : Circle Card Thinlits Die, Ovals Collection

Textured Impressions Embossing Folders : “Lovely Lace”, “Decorative Dots”

Ribbons : Linen Thread, Sequin Trim, Venetian Crochet Trim

Xtras : "All Is Calm Designer” Washi Tape, Dimensionals, , Frosted Sequins, Pearl Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Emboss Powder in Gold, Very Vintage Designer Buttons

Special Tools : Handheld Stapler, Heat Tool, Stampin’ Scrub and Stampin’ Cleaner, Stampin Trimmer,

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