My Tutorial
My latest project for Craft Project Central has now been released and I am really proud of it. At this time of year we are all looking for fun gifts to make for family and friends. We are also in need of accessories to match our outfits when we are attending Christmas functions. With that in mind I created this matching brooch and earrings gift set using Stampin’ Up! card stock. I have also given instructions to turn these fantastic flowers into a gorgeous gift set for a little girl.
Now if you would like to make this fun set, then visit Craft Project Central and sign up for the month of November. At only $10.00 for ten step by step photo tutorials it is excellent value and this month there are a lot of different gift options amongst the tutorials.
Bye for now, Kris.
Upsy Daisy Demonstration
I promised to come back today and share with you the card that I demonstrated at my last workshop. This card uses one of my favourite stampsets Upsy Daisy and the Designer Embossing Frames.
I embossed the rectangle frame using the Designer Embossing Folder onto Whisper White card stock on the bottom right hand side and attached it to scored and folded Soft Suede card stock. I inked the flower image from the Upsy Daisy stampset using my Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive Stampin’ Write Markers and stamped onto Whisper White card stock. I punched the long edge of a narrow strip of Soft Suede card stock using the Eyelet Edge Border Punch, attached it behind the image panel, wrapped it with Rich Razzleberry 1/4″ grosgrain ribbon and tied a knot. This piece was then attached to the card front. 
I stamped the greeting from the Upsy Daisy Stampset onto Whisper White card stock using Rich Razzleberry ink and my stamp-a-ma-jig to get perfect placement. I added a mat of Soft Suede card stock and then attached it to the middle of my embossed frame.
I love these new Designer Frames Embossing Folders, they give so many options to create a beautiful frame for an image or a greeting.
I’ll pop in soon and share the make and take we did.
Bye for now, Kris.
A Christmas Hostess Gift
Last weekend I held a workshop for a lovely lady and her friends (Hi Linda). The workshop focused on using our Stampin’ Around Wheels, Heat & Stick powder and also using the Designer Frames Embossing Folders.
I used my favourite box pattern (Gwen’s Quick Box which you can find at the Three Sisters Blog) and added 4 cards. Now I thought it appropriate at this time of year to make Christmas Cards and I used one of our wheels in keeping with the theme of the workshop. The colours used are Early Expresso, Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White.
The base card is Early Expresso card stock and I have added a layer of Whisper White card stock which has been embossed using the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder.
I used Cherry Cobbler ink and the Sassy Sparkles Jumbo Wheel to cover another piece of Whisper White card stock. I punched one long edge of a narrow piece of Cherry Cobbler card stock using the Eyelet Edge Border Punch attached this behind the wheeled panel, wrapped it with Old Olive 1/8″ Taffeta ribbon and tied a knot. This piece was then attached to the card front. I embossed a piece of Early Expresso card stock using the “rectangle” Designer Frame Embossing Folder and then cut the frame out. I stamped the greeting from the Word Play stampset onto Whisper White card stock and attached it inside the rectangle frame. The greeting was attached to the card front using dimensionals.
The box is decorated in a simalar fashion to the card on both the front and the back.
I love making my Hostess something that reflects the theme of the workshop. We had a lovely afternoon paper crafting and I will pop in tomorrow and show you the card that I demonstrated.
Bye for now, Kris.
Gingerbread Bear Holiday Ensemble
Carrie Rhoades designed this gorgeous project for Craft Project Central. It makes giving Gingerbread a whole lot kinder to the waist (if you know what I mean). Just visit Carrie’s blog to see more of her fantastic work and let her know how much you love it.
If you would like the instructions to make this cute ensemble then visit Craft project Central and subscribe to the month of November. At only $10.00 for 10 tutorials, it is fantastic value.
Bye for now, Kris.
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This week at Sunny Challenges and Creations we have a fantastic sketch provided by the very talented Gwen. Along with using the sketch, we need to have a Nursery Theme.
I don’t have many images suitable for a nursery theme, so I went with the Easy Events stampset.
I started with a base card of Chocolate Chip and added a layer of Whisper White card stock which I embossed using the Stripes Embossing Folder. I also embossed a piece of Whisper White card using the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder. I attached two strips of Chocolate Chip cardstock to this piece which had been punched using the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch and then attached to the front of the card. I cut the middle sized oval from the Ovals Originals Die from Pretty in Pink cardstock and then embossed it using the Oval Designer Frame Embossing Folder. I stamped the duck image from the Easy Events stampset onto Bashful Blue card stock using Black Stazon ink and cut the water from the image. 
I stamped the same image onto So Saffron card stock and cut the duck out. I stamped the image onto Pretty in Pink card and cut out the umbrella and hat. Lastly I stamped the image onto Whisper White card and added all the pieces I had cut out to the image. Once it was assembled I punched the whole piece using the Extra Large Oval Punch. This piece then fits very nicely into the embossed oval frame. I attached this to the card front using dimensionals. I stamped “welcome baby” from the Short and Sweet stampset onto Whisper White card stock using Chocolate Chip ink and punched it out using the Large Oval Punch. I attached it to a Pretty in Pink Scallop Oval and then attached it to the card front using dimensionals.
Now you have seen my creation, pop over to Gwen and Vicky’s blogs for some more inspiration. Then once you have made your card visit Sunny Challenges and Creations and add it to Mr. Linky. I can’t wait to see the entries this week – and don’t forget this is a Stampin’ Up! only challenge.
Bye for now, Kris.
Santa’s Sleigh and Card Ensemble
Here is another fantastic project from Craft Project Central. This great Santa Sleigh and card was designed by Heidi Baks. I think it is so adorable and the sleigh would look fantastic as a decoration on the table or side board this Christmas. Please visit Heidi and let her know how fantastic you think this project is.
Don’t forget if you want the step by step instructions then visit Craft Project Central and sign up for November.
Bye for now, Kris.
Flower Fest Christmas
Here is another card I made for this month’s challenge at Craft Project Central. I thought this challenge was only open to subscribers but it is actually open to anyone and the great thing is that the more you enter the more chances you have to win a month’s subscription to the month of your choice.
My base card is Garden Green card stock and I added a layer of Whisper White card stock which has been embossed using the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder. I punched both long edges of a narrow strip of Garden Green card stock using the Scallop Trim Border Punch and attached it towards the bottom of the card front. I stamped the 5 petal flower from the Flower Fest stampset onto Real Red card stock using Real Red ink 6 times and punched them out using the 5 Petal Flower Punch. I stamped the single leaf from the Flower Fest stampset onto Garden Green card stock using Garden Green ink 6 times and cut them out. I also scored the centre of each of the petals of the Real Red flowers. I attached one Real Red flower on top of another using a dimensional and then added the leaves to the back using Mini Glue Dots. I attached the flowers to the card front using Mini Glue Dots. I added 3 medium Basic Pearls to the centre of each of the flowers. 
I stamped “merry Christmas” from the Petite Pairs stampset onto Whisper White card stock using Real Red ink and punched the greeting out using the Large Oval punch. I attached the greeting to a Real Red Scallop Oval and to the card front using dimensionals.
This is a very traditional card but I love it.
Bye for now, Kris.
A Truckin’ Tuesday
I really like the sketch at Try Stampin’ On Tuesday this week and couldn’t resist using the I Dig You stampset.
I embossed Whisper White card stock using the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Real Red card stock using the Square Lattice Embossing Folder and Pacific Point card stock using the Houndstooth Embossing Folder. I attached the embossed card stock to scored and folded Basic Black card stock. I inked the truck image from the I Dig You stampset using Basic Gray, Real Red and Pacific Point Stampin’ Write Markers and stamped onto Whisper White card stock. I punched the image out using the 2 1/2″ Circle Punch. I used my Mat Pack and Paper Piercing Tool to punch holes in the centre of the wheels and added Silver 5/16″ Jumbo Brads. I used my Circle Scissors to cut out the Real Red and Pacific Point card stock circles. I cut the largest Scallop Circle from the Scallop Circles #2 Die using Basic Black card stock and then layered the image panel, Real Red and Pacific Point card stock circles on top. This was attached to the card front using dimensionals.
This is a simple quick card for a little boy (or maybe not so little boy).
Bye for now, Kris.
A Christmas Bird
I made this card for the sketch at Technostamper this week. It’s Mary Jo’s 200th challenge and congratulations are in order for always having such fantastic sketches.
I started with a base card of Early Expresso and added a layer of Whisper White. Please note I did NOT emboss this cardstock (must be some sort of a record for me). I added a piece of Old Olive Designer Paper from the Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack. I stamped the image from the Beautiful Season stampset onto Whisper White card stock using Black Stazon ink. I coloured the image using a Blender Pen and my Old Olive, Early Expresso and Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Write Markers. I attached the image panel to Early Expresso card stock and attached it to the card front. 
I ran a strip of Cherry Cobbler card stock through the Crimper and attached it to the card front using Mini glue Dots. I stamped “Merry Christmas” from the Petite Pairs stampset using Cherry Cobbler ink and punched it out using the 1-1/4″ Circle Punch. I added a 1-3/8″ Circle of Cherry Cobbler card stock and then attached the whole piece to an Early Expresso 1-3/4″ Scallop Circle. This was attached to the card front using dimensionals.
I am way behind in making my Christmas cards this year, so this is one more for the stash.
Bye for now, Kris.
Stampin’ Up! Jewellery (Sneak Peak)
I am really excited about the new Simply Adorned jewellery line which has been included in the soon to be released Summer Mini Catalogue (1st December). The line includes a bracelet and necklace to which you can add some fabulous baubles and charms. The charms open and you can add your own artwork to make a necklace for every occasion.
This is my first attempt at an insert for the largest charm which is 2.5 x 3.2cm. They are really tiny but I believe it is going to be quite addictive to make these cute little inserts. I used Whisper White card stock and stamped down the right hand side using Crumb Cake ink and one of the images from the Tiny Tags stampset. I already had a strip of the beautiful Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper (which I cut for my Beautiful Girls scrap page) so I punched a little strip of Basic Black card stock using the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Bunch and added it behind the designer paper and attached it to the left hand side of the insert. I stamped the heart image from the Tiny Tags stampset onto Whisper White card using Cherry Cobbler ink and punched it out using the smallest heart on the Heart to Heart punch. I attached it to the right hand side of the insert using part of a dimensional and added small Basic Rhinestone. I think it looks cute and quite elegant.
I’d love to know what you think about this new addition to the Stampin’ Up! product line.
Bye for now, Kris.
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