Wish Big
Here is another card I created recently. I was inspired by a card I saw somewhere on the internet, it can’t be Pinterest because I can’t use it at the moment, it’s playing up and all I get is empty boxes, hopefully it will be fixed soon! Anyway whoever it was thank you so much.
I punched one short edge of Night of Navy card using the Confetti Stars Punch. I wrapped the card with Smokey Slate 1/8″ Stitched Ribbon and attached it to Brushed Silver card (sorry this one is retired) before attaching to scored and folded A4 Thick Whisper White card. I cut the word “wish” from more of the Brushed Silver card using the Cupcake Cutouts Framelits Dies (these framelits are discounted on the Extravaganza Sale which ends today) and attached it to the card front.
I also cut the letters for the word “big” from the same card using the Little Letters Thinlit Dies (also retired) and attached them to the card front.
To decorate the inside of the card I simply stamped “happy birthday” from the Confetti Celebrations stamp set using Night of Navy ink.
I think this card packs a lot of punch and you could of course use the beautiful Silver Foil card in the current catalogue instead of retired product. The letters could be cut using any of the current letter dies or you could stamp and Silver Emboss.
What do you think? I’d love to hear. I love this card so much it will be one of the cards we make at the Beachmere Retirement Resort next week.
Bye for now,
Kris
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Cupcake Birthday
My card today uses the Confetti Embossing Folder which is one of the products available at a 30% discount during the Extravaganza sale which ends tomorrow. Don’t forget tomorrow you will be able to take advantage of the huge savings in the Flash Sale with products only available tomorrow. Check out the flyer if you haven’t already.
I used the Extravaganza sale to add this folder to my crafting stash. My very talented friend Vicky shared a card using the Sprinkles of Life stamp set which inspired me to get mine out again and create something with it. I embossed Whisper White card using the Confetti Embossing Folder which creates a beautiful frame on the embossed card.
I stamped the “ice-cream” base from the Sprinkles of Life stamp set onto the embossed card using Crumb Cake ink. I also stamped “on your” from the Time of Year (hostess) stamp set onto the embossed card using Marina Mist ink. I attached the embossed card to Marina Mist card and then to scored and folded Crumb Cake card. I stamped “birthday” from the Time of Year stamp set onto Whisper White card using Marina Mist ink and cut it out using the matching Bunch of Banner’s Framelits Die. 
The Bunch of Banners Framelit Dies are also available during the Extravaganza sale at 20% off – Yay! I attached the banner to the card front using dimensonals. I stamped the “ice cream” from the Sprinkles of Life stamp set onto Whisper White card using Marina Mist ink and punched it out using the Tree Builder punch. The ice cream is attached to the card front using dimensionals.
To decorate the inside of the card I attached a narrow strip of Marina Mist card behind one long edge of Whisper White card which I embossed using the Confetti Embossing Folder and attached the panel to Whisper White card.
I hope my card has inspired you to get creating and also maybe take advantage of the Extravaganza sale which ends tomorrow. I would hate for you to miss out on something you really want.
Bye for now,
Kris
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Hello December
Did you see that the Project Life Cards and Accessories for Hello December this year is on the Extravaganza list and is being sold at 30% off. This is a great way to get your album ready to go so that when December starts with all the wonderful things that happen, especially here in the South Pacific because it is also the end of the school year, with graduations and concerts as well as Christmas parties, etc, you will be ready to go. This year Stampin’ Up! released a video with Donna Griffin presenting, on how to set up your album so that you are ready on the 1st December to document the festive season.
I took advantage of this video to get my album ready so all I have to do is add the photos and some journalling. I’ll update you once I have started adding photos to my album. I don’t know about you but I love Project Life, I have done more memory keeping with this system than with any other. For me it makes it easy to mix full page scrapbooking in a traditional form (although I like to use the project life cards to help with the decoration) and pocket pages to document the special moments in my life.
So watch the video and be inspired and then hop online to take advantage of this great saving so you can be ready to document your December. While you are there, check out all the other fantastic product discounted during the Extravaganza.
Bye for now,
Kris
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It’s Started
Today is the beginning of the Extravaganza of discounted product and today starts with a Flash Sale of additional products which are only available today. I’ve made my list, double checked it and sent it off. What about you? All ready to save some money! One of the products available to purchase during this Extravaganza is the Christmas Stocking Thinlits dies at a whopping 30% off.
By chance this week I received an email from Amy and Debbie at Crafty Person with a download for a card using these thinlit dies. I changed my card a little but I was grateful for the inspiration.
I embossed Whisper White card using the Cable Knit Embossing Folder and wrapped it across the centre with the Gold 1/8″ Ribbon. I attached the embossed card to Cherry Cobbler card and then to scored and folded Tip Top Taupe card. I cut Whisper White card with one of the larger ovals from the Stitched Shapes Framelit Dies and stamped the greeting from the Hang Your Stocking stamp set using Cherry Cobbler ink. I attached the stamped oval to a scalloped Garden Green Oval cut using one of the Layering Ovals Framelits Dies. I stamped the stocking from the Hang Your Stocking stamp set onto Whisper White card using Garden Green ink and cut it out using the matching Christmas Stocking Thinlits Dies. 
The toe and heel piece as well as the single flower were stamped onto Whisper White card using Cherry Cobbler ink and cut using the matching Christmas Stocking Thinlits Dies. I attached the stocking to the Whisper White oval. I cut the stocking hanger from Cherry Cobbler card and attached it to the top of the stocking. I actually think this was the one thing that “finished” the card. To decorate the inside I attached a narrow strip of Cherry Cobbler card behind one long edge of Whisper White card which is embossed using the Cable Knit Embossing Folder. I stamped the ivy leaf and berry images from the Hang Your Stocking stamp set onto Whisper White card using Garden Green and Cherry Cobbler ink and cut them out with the matching Christmas Stocking Thinlits dies before attaching them to the embossed card.
I love this card, what about you? Maybe I have inspired you to add the Christmas Stocking Thinlits Dies to your stamping supplies. In case you missed the list yesterday, you can check out the PDF here.
Please remember that if you want to purchase the Stitched Shapes Framelit Dies, you need to place your order today as the item number is being turned off tomorrow until more stock arrives. Just proves how popular and fantastic these dies are.
Bye for now,
Kris
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Online Extravaganza
Stampin’ Up! is having a week of sales beginning on Monday 21st November including two Flash Sales.
You will be able to purchase products with up to 40% savings on some really fantastic products. Take advantage of the first flash sale on Monday 21st November to mark the beginning of the Extravaganza.
Take advantage of the second Flash Sale on Monday 28th November to make the end of the Extravaganza.
Between the two flash sales you will be able to purchase more fantastic products with 10% to 40% discounts. You can download the PDF so that you can browse the sales and have your shopping list ready to go when the sale starts.
Bye for now,
Kris
Stitched Christmas Cards
I am so excited to be using the beautiful new Stitched Shapes Framelit Dies which Stampin’ Up! have released early from the 2017 Annual Catalogue. These framelits come as a set of circles, ovals and squares with four dies in each shape and the sizes co-ordinate perfectly with the Layering Circles, Layering Ovals and Layering Squares Framelit Dies which are in the current Annual Catalogue.
I found a card on Pinterest which I cased to showcase these dies. Unfortunately there is no watermark on the photo so I do not know who created these gorgeous cards and cannot give them proper credit.
I added the Candy Cane Lane Designer Washi Tape across Whisper White card and stamped the greeting from the Reason for the Season stamp set using Real Red ink onto the bottom right hand corner. I attached the Whisper White card to Real Red card and then to scored and folded Crumb Cake card. I stamped the small images from the Candy Cane Christmas stamp set onto Whisper White card using Crumb Cake ink and cut them out using the second smallest square Stitched Shapes Framelit Die. 
I attached the stamped card to Real Red card and then Crumb Cake card both of these pieces of card were cut using the Layering Squares Dies. I attached the stamped panel to the card front using dimensionals. I created three cards using the tree image, the candy cane image and the star image from the Candy Cane Christmas stamp set. To decorate the inside of the card I added two strips of the Candy Cane Lane Designer Washi Tape across the bottom of Whisper White card. I wanted to show that you can step up a simple card without too much extra embellishment so I created a second card using the tree image and added some of the Gold Metallic Thread behind the image panel before attaching it to the card front.
The stitched frame around the image really adds something extra to the card with no extra effort. Such a fantastic set to have in your stash for creating gorgeous cards.
Have you bought yours yet? Well, if you haven’t you need to right now because they have been so popular that Stampin’ Up! is about to put it on backorder and the item number will be turned off on the 22nd November until Stampin’ Up! can get new supplies in. Just click on the link below and place your order immediately.
Remember that the discounted stamp sets are only available until the end of the month so check it out and make sure that you get your favourite set at a great price.
Bye for now,
Kris
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Purple Hues
I spent some time recently using the delightful Seasonal Decorative Masks in the Holiday Catalogue. I used each of the masks and played with several colours. This card is the result of my “play”. I sponged Wisteria Wonder card with Elegant Eggplant ink and attached it to Whisper White card which I embossed using the Petal Burst Embossing Folder. I wrapped the join with the Whisper White 5/8″ Organza Ribbon and tied a knot. The panel is attached to scored and folded Elegant Eggplant card. 
I stamped the leaf image from the Wild About Flowers stamp set onto Whisper White card using Wild Wasabi ink. I stamped the flower petal image from the same stamp set using Elegant Eggplant ink. I cut the image out using the Lots of Labels Framelits Dies and attached it to the card front using dimensionals.
To decorate the inside of the card I added a piece of the card created by using the mask. I attached it to Whisper White card and once more wrapped the join using the Whisper White 5/8″ Organza Ribbon, before attaching the panel to the inside of the card.
I love this card and hope that the lovely lady I sent it to enjoyed receiving it for her recent birthday.
Bye for now,
Kris
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Happy Birthday Jason
My son in law celebrated his birthday recently and I thought I would share his card with you. I cased a card by JoyceWhitman which I found on a demonstrator only facebook page. I love Joyce’s card but did add a little sponging to mine for a slightly different effect.
I embossed Very Vanilla card using the Woodgrain Embossing Folder and attached it to scored and folded Early Expresso card. I sponged around the edges of Sahara Sand card using Sahara Sand ink. Stamped the greeting which is from a stamp set which was given to all attendees at the Brisbane Onstage Live Demonstrator event using Early Expresso ink. 
You will see more of this stamp set in the coming weeks, leading up to the release of the Occasions Catalogue in January. This panel is attached to the left hand side of the card front. I stamped the large leaf image from the Lovely as a Tree stamp set onto Cajun Craze card using Cajun Craze ink. I also sponged the edges of the card with the same ink before attaching to the card front. I inked the single tree stamp from the Lovely as a Tree stamp set using Early Expresso, Old Olive, Garden Green and Cajun Craze Stampin’ Write Markers.
The Garden Green and Cajun Craze Stampin’ Write Markers were tapped over the tree after is was fully inked using the Old Olive Stampin’ Write Marker. I love the shaded effect this gives the foliage. I sponged the edges of the card using Sahara Sand ink and attached the stamped panel to Early Expresso card before attaching to the card front using dimensionals. To decorate the inside of the card I sponged around the edges of the Very Vanilla card using Sahara Sand ink and added a narrow panel of Cajun Craze card which was stamped and sponged the same as the Cajun Craze panel on the front of the card.
I was very happy with the final result and super happy to use a brand new stamp set. Thanks Jessica for the inspiration.
I’d love to hear what you think and so would Jessica.
Bye for now,
Kris
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Onstage Live – Brisbane
What a wonderful few days I have had with two members of my amazing team. Hello Jenny and Joyce.
Onstage Live is now a world wide Stampin’ Up! event, so, along with Australian and New Zealand demonstrators we were joined by demonstrators from all parts of the globe. Stampin’ Up! demonstrators are the best! As well as this one amazing three day event, lots of Onstage Live one day events were held in many locations all around the world. Maybe you have thought about becoming a demonstrator but just don’t know what it might bring to your life. Perhaps we should get together and have a chat about it. 
Being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator means something different for each of us. It might mean that you would like to receive a permanent discount on your orders, you might like to get together with a group of friends once a month and spend time crafting together. You might like to become one of the top 100 demonstrators in the world. Whatever you want from your demonstratorship, Stampin’ Up! will be there along the way to give you inspiration and ideas to run your business the way you want. Amazing isn’t it!
One of the things that Stampin’ Up! really love to do is to pamper and spoil us for our achievements. Maybe you don’t know, but I have been a demonstrator since May 2007 and this year I achieved a $100,000.00 in sales – I’m a bit shocked and I’m a little bit scared my husband is actually going to ask me how much of that was personal sales. Anyway I got to walk across the stage along with the other demonstrators who were present and had achieved this milestone. I am so grateful to my customers (now my friends) for supporting me for the past 9-1/2 years to reach this fantastic milestone.
I can’t share any of the exact details with you but we did received a copy of the upcoming Occasions and Sale-a-bration catalogues. Received some of the new stamp sets as free gifts. Got to play and create make and takes with some awesome product AND as a special award we were given the opportunity to take part in a Product Premier Pre-order, so I will have some new product to share with you over the next few weeks until the launch date of the 4th January. These are all more great reasons to become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator.
Along with all the fun and believe me there was lots of fun and oh so many laughs, especially for our last session, we were issued with a challenge which I have decided to accept, to give a catalogue to five new customers each month. So if you know someone who hasn’t seen a Stampin’ Up! catalogue or hasn’t seen one for a long time, but you just know that they would love one and they live in Brisbane, please let me know so that I can get one out to them.
Not much more to say except I loved catching up with my upline Stephanie Pike and some of the other members of Steph’s Stampers.
Bye for now,
Kris
Happy New Year!
Maybe I am a little early with this one, but I did promise to come back with some more inspiration for the Every Occasion stamp set. I have been stalking Pinterest for card layouts to suit this stamp set and decided to use one to create a Happy New Year card.
I started by stamping “happy new year” from the Teeny Tiny Sentiments stamp set onto Whisper White card using Elegant Eggplant ink. 
I attached the Whisper White card to Elegant Eggplant card and embossed the whole piece using the Lucky Stars Embossing Folder. This panel is attached to scored and folded A4 Thick Whisper White card.
I stamped the wine glass image onto Whisper White card three times using Elegant Eggplant ink and this time used the smallest square framelit in the Layering Squares Framelits Dies to cut out the images.
I also cut Elegant Eggplant with the smallest of the scalloped squares from the same Layering Squares Framelits Dies. I attached one of the wine glass images to the Elegant Eggplant scalloped square and attached it to the card front with part of the image panel sitting on the Whisper White and the rest on the Elegant Eggplant. I attached the other two wine glass images above the first one (in a line down the right hand side of the card front).
To decorate the inside of the card I stamped the starry image from the Star of Light stamp set using Elegant Eggplant ink. I also embossed a narrow strip of Elegant Eggplant card using the Lucky Stars Embossing Folder and attached it across the bottom of the inside of the card.
So what do you think? Do you like this one? Are you getting the idea that this is a fantastic stamp set.
Bye for now,
Kris
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