A Thinlets Christmas
One of the new products in the Seasonal Catalogue to be released on the 1st September, is the Expressions Thinlets Dies on page 36. This set of dies cuts three words from your cardstock – Merry, Love and Thankful. The font is gorgeous and they look so sweet. A little tip for you is to layer waxed lunch wrap on top of the card you are cutting and then the die. Once cut you can also poke through the little holes on the back of the die to help release the words.
Anyway here is a card I made using the Expressions Thinlets Dies. 
I embossed Whisper White card using the Stylish Strips Embossing Folder (also in the new Seasonal Catalogue page 22) and attached it to scored and folded Real Red card. I attached a strip of the Real Red Designer Series Paper from the Perfect Polka Dots Designer Series to Silver Glimmer Paper and then to the card front. I cut the word “Merry” from Real Red card and attached it to Whisper White card and then added a Real Red mat. Another tip for you – try using the Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets to attach the thinlets. You just press the word onto the sheet, lift up and it is ready to attach and the sheet can be used until all the adhesive is gone. I inked Christmas from the Sweet Essentials stamp set using a Real Red Stampin’ Write Marker, stamped onto scrap Whisper White card and punched it using the Decorative Label Punch. 
I added a Real Red Decorative Label behind the greeting and then attached the greeting to the right hand side of the “Merry” panel. This whole piece is attached to the card front using dimensionals.
Inside the card I added another strip of the Real Red DSP/Silver Glimmer Paper to the lower edge of Whisper White card. I used a Real Red Stampin’ Write Marker to ink the words “and a happy new year” from the Christmas stamp in the Delightful Dozen stamp set and stamped it onto the Whisper White card.
I am quite delighted with the way this has turned out. What do you think?
Bye for now, Kris.
Make a Statement Digital Tour – Brisbane
Last Saturday I attended the Make a Statement Digital Tour – Brisbane with four of my customers and a fellow demonstrator. What a fabulous day. We were given step by step help to create a photobook using the Downtown Grunge Photobook which comes as part of your download when you purchase My Digital Studio. It was fun to be given ideas about how to add embellishments, change the opacity and even how to unlock the background elements which come as part of the page. The presenters were all fabulous and there were some great ideas to photograph to later inspiration. Here is one of the first pages we created. Of course, I did come home and play a little to move things to where I wanted them to be.
Don’t you just love that Washi Tap and the background images. It’s so grungy but can fit just about any type of photos you want. I saw pages being made with baby photos, pet photos, bush camping photos, wedding photos.
If you haven’t checked out this programme you are really missing out. It is fun and easy to use and a great way of recording a special event in your life. You could print the pages individually and then add some additional embellishments to make a gorgeous hybrid page, or just leave it the way it is.
You get an amazing amount of content when you purchase this programme for the ridiculously low price of $27.72 (regular) or $25.95 (preferred). To get the preferred price, just visit my online store (or your own demonstrators online store) and create an account. Not only do you get a discount by shopping through your demonstrator but it is easy to see what downloads you have already purchased. The best part is that your can join a free online site to get ideas, ask questions or find out exactly what you get when you purchase this programme. The site also has an amazing array of short videos to help get you started. If you wish you can simply download the 30 day free trial to try before you buy.
I am looking forward to getting together with my customers and fellow demonstrators who have this programme to share ideas and creativity.
Bye for now, Kris.
Sunny Challenge 86/13
This week our challenge has been bought to us by Vicky and she wants us to make a shaped card. That’s it no sketch, no colour combo just make any kind of shaped card.
My shaped card is made using the Label Collection Framelits. I cut the largest framelit from Whisper White card on the fold to make the card base and then cut another single large framelit from Whisper White for the card front. I cut the next size smaller framelit also from Whisper White card and embossed it using the Fancy Fan Embossing Folder. I attached these pieces together and then set out decorating the card front. I have only recently purchased the Stippled Blossoms stamp set so I thought I would play with it. I stamped the solid flower in Crisp Cantaloup and over stamped with the detail flower using Calypso Coral. 
I created three large flowers and two small flowers and cut them all out. I stamped the leaves using Old Olive ink. I stamped off once for the solid leaf so that it would give a little more dimension. The leaves are also cut out. I stamped the greeting from the Bring on the Cake stamp set using Calypso Coral ink and punched it using the Scallop Oval Punch. I attached the greeting to a Extra Large Oval punched from Old Olive card and then attached the flowers and leaves to the card front around the greeting.
I created another small flower and two sets of the small leaves, cut them out and attached them on the inside of the card.
I think I may have overdone it with the flowers but thought I would share anyway. What do you think, is it too much?
Oh well, for some more inspiration visit Sunny Challenges and Creations and see what the design team has in store for you. Once you have created your card, pop back and add it to Mr. Linky. I will be interested to see what kind of shapes you create.
Bye for now, Kris.
New Product and a Sneak Peak
Here is a card I made using the gorgeous new In-Colour Coastal Cabana and the Chalk Talk stamp set from the newly released catalogue.
I embossed Whisper White card using the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder and attached it to scored and folded Coastal Cabana card. Then I embossed another piece of Whisper White using the Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder which is being released in the Seasonal Catalogue on the 1st September. Again I attached the embossed card to Coastal Cabana card and then the card front using dimensionals. 
I stamped both images from the Chalk Talk stamp set onto Whisper White card using Coastal Cabana ink. I punched the greeting stamp using the Extra Large Oval Punch and cut the tag image using the matching Chalk Talk Framelits. How wonderful to have stamp sets with matching framelits, much less fussy cutting. I am sure my class attendees will love that! I attached the greeting to the tag using dimensionals and then the card front again using dimensionals.
To decorate the inside I embossed a strip of Whisper White using the Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder, added a strip of Coastal Cabana card and attached it to Whisper White card.
I haven’t had a lot of time to “play” with my goodies from the new catalogue as I have been away touring Outback Queensland with my hubby. We travelled up the coast from Brisbane to Ayre and then across to Mt Isa, then down through Barcaldine to Cunnamulla and then back across to Brisbane – a distance of just under 5,000klm. We had an amazing time but I think that I was getting withdrawals towards the end. Of course I won’t be telling my hubby that!
I hope you have enjoyed this card, I just love the colour combo, don’t you?
Bye for now, Kris.
Take Two for Sunny Challenge 85
We are now half way through the current Sunny Challenge so I thought I would share another take on this week’s sketch.
I stamped the Hello Doily image onto Very Vanilla card using Crumb Cake ink and ran it through the Big Shot using the Square Lattice Embossing Folder. I attached a piece of Daffodil Delight Polka Dot Designer Series paper from the Polka Dot Parade Designer Series to Crumb Cake card which has one long edge punched with the Scallop Border Punch. The designer series piece is attached to the embossed Very Vanilla card and then to scored and folded Old Olive card. I stamped the image from the Mixed Bunch stamp set onto Very Vanilla card using Crushed Curry ink and punched it using the Blossom Punch. 
I also used the same punch on a scrap of Old Olive card. I curled the petals of the stamped flower “up” and the Old Olive flower “down” using the bone folder. I attached the flowers together using Glue Dots and making sure to stagger the petals. The flower is attached to the card front using dimensionals. I added a button (retired) and a large Basic Pearl to the centre of the flower. I stamped happy birthday from the Teeny Tiny Sentiments stamp set onto Very Vanilla card using Old Olive ink. I punched the greeting using the Word Window punch and also Daffodil Delight and Old Olive card. I attached the greeting on top of the other word windows with Glue Dots. I used Glue Dots to attach the greeting to the card front under the edge of the flower.
Inside I added a strip of the same designer series paper and Crumb Cake card to Very Vanilla card. I stamped the greeting from the Really Good Greetings stamp set using Old Olive ink.
Sooo, if you haven’t entered our challenge yet, I hope this gives a little more inspiration so that you will.
Bye for now, Kris.
PS. You can buy all the supplies (except the button) used in this card from my Online Store or email me to place your order.
Clean & Simple Birthday
Well I have to admit it, this is another Pinterest case. This gorgeous card was created by Melissa Davies. 
I embossed Pistachio Pudding card using the Mosaic Embossing Folder. I used the Finishing Touches Edgelit on two strips of Basic Black card and attached them to the sides of the embossed card. The bottom of this piece is cut into a “V” shape and then wrapped it with Basic Black 1/8″ Tafetta Ribbon. The greeting from the Label Love stamp set is stamped onto Whisper White card using Pistachio Pudding ink and cut using the Artisan Label Punch. I attached the greeting to a Basic Black 1-3/4″ Circle using dimensionals and then to the embossed card, again using dimensionals. The whole piece is then attached to scored and folded Whisper White card. I attached a flower over the ribbon using Crystal Effects. 
The flower is made using the Simply Pressed Clay and the Simply Pressed Blossom Mould. I didn’t add any colour to the clay.
I embossed a strip of Pistachio Pudding card using the Mosaic Embossing Folder, attached it to Basic Black card with one edge cut using the Finishing Touches Edgelit. This piece is attached to the inside of the card. I stamped the greeting from the Create a Cupcake stamp set using Stazon Jet Black ink.
I love it. Thanks Melissa for the inspiration.
Bye for now, Kris.
Sunny Challenge 85
This weeks Sunny Challenge has been set by me. I have created a sketch for you to use any way you wish. Don’t forget our challenges run for two weeks now, so you have plenty of time to play along.
I attached Whisper White card to scored and folded Rich Razzleberry card. I used a sponge dauber to add Rich Razzleberry ink to a Paper Doily and set it aside to dry. I stamped the rose image from the Best of Flowers stamp set onto Whisper White card using Stazon Jet Black ink and coloured it using Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Write Markers. I punched the image using the 1-3/4″ Circle Punch. I cut Old Olive card with the 2″ circle from the Circles #2 Die and used the Stampin’ Distress Tool on the edges.
Once the Paper Doily was dry I attached it to the Whisper White card and added a strip of Rich Razzleberry Polka Dot paper from the Polka Dot Parade Designer Series to the left hand side of the card front. I attached the image panel to the Old Olive Circle and then to the card front using dimensionals. Inside the card I added a strip of the same Designer Series Paper to a piece of Rich Razzleberry card which has one long edge punched using the Scallop Trim Border Punch. The designer series paper is attached to the lower edge of Whisper White card. I stamped the greeting from the Loving Thoughts stamp set using Rich Razzleberry ink.
If you need more inspiration then pop on over to Sunny Challenges and see what the Design Team has created. 
Once you have made your card, 3d item or scrap page, add it to Mr. Linky. As always I look forward to seeing your creations.
Bye for now, Kris.
Free Designer Series Paper
From today until the 31st August, if you purchase three packs of designer series paper you will get one pack free. Fantastic!
There is some fine print, the offer doesn’t include Specialty Designer Series Paper, Paper Stacks or Hostess Designer Series Paper. So if you love designer series paper and want to get your hands on more for less money, then take advantage of this great offer. Contact me or your own demonstrator or you can order online through my Demonstrator Website. Remember this offer is only current until the 31st August, so don’t wait to grab your bargain.
Bye for now, Kris.
One Layer By The Tide
I found a great tutorial by Amy Celona for a Stationary Box and pictured with the box was a card. Amy’s card and box were created using Crumb Cake card, Crumb Cake ink and Soft Suede ink. I decided to recreate the card using shades of blue.
I inked my Clear Mount Block E using Pool Party ink and lightly spritzed it with water before stamping onto Naturals Ivory card. I stamped the seaweed image from the By The Tide stamp set onto the lower left hand corner using Island Indigo ink. The fish from the same stamp set is stamped using Island Indigo ink onto the top right hand corner. I inked the word image, also from the By The Tide stamp set using island indigo ink and dabbed a little of the ink off with a clean tissue before stamping onto the card front. 
The seahorse and shell images from the By The Tide stamp set were also onto scrap Naturals Ivory card using Island Indigo ink and cut them out. I used my bone fold to add a little curve to the seahorse and the shell before attaching them to the card front using a dimensional under the curve. I used a button I created using the Simply Pressed Clay and the Buttons Simply Pressed Clay Molds. Before the button completely air dried I used a little Crumb Cake re-inker and my Aqua Brush to add some colour. I dyed a piece of Whisper White Baker’s Twine using Island Indigo ink. Once the button and the twine was dry, I tied the twine through the button and attached it to the card front using Crystal Effects.
Inside the card I stamped the seaweed image using Pool Party ink before stamping the fish over the top with Island Indigo ink. The greeting from the Bring on the Cake stamp set is also stamped using Island Indigo ink.
What a fun card to make. I think we will have to do this one at my class at Beachmere in the near future.
Bye for now, Kris.
Using MDS
I have been having some fun playing with My Digital Studio. I love how easy it is to create scrapbook pages which I usually spend hours and hours playing with before I am happy. With My Digital Studio it just takes a click of the finger to try something and if you don’t like it just use the “undo” button. Gotta love that! Anyway here is a page I completed of some photos taken on a recent holiday.
I started with a blank 12″ x 12″ page and then added some Pacific Point card stock as well as some Bashful Blue cardstock. I added my photos and a Whisper White mat. I added Circle Punches filled with Whisper White and then stamps from the The Open Sea stamp set. The letters used are Timeless Type Junior Alphabet filled with Pacific Point. I added some Baker’s Twine and coloured using the colour picker tool and one of the shades in the photo of the Singing Ship Monument. I also added one of the Vintage Overlays to give some texture to the Pacific Point card stock, not sure if you can see that or not.
What I truly love about MDS is that I can play and change colours. I can use stamp sets or images that may have retired from the current catalogue but remain current in My Digital Studio. Its not to late to register for the Make a Statement Digital Tour. During the tour you will be given instructions to complete a photo book. How fantastic! Registration closes for the Melbourne Tour tomorrow but Sydney, Brisbane and Perth have no closing date yet. The tour costs $35.00 and you get My Digital Studio free as part of your registration. You need to have the programme downloaded onto your laptop to participate in the tour.
I think that this page fits the current Sunny Challenge too. It’s a male page – right? Captain Cook was a male and ships are a male thing, aren’t they? Why don’t you try My Digital Studio to add something to our challenge. I’d love to see your creations.
Bye for now, Kris.
Stamping with Kris 