New In-Colours
As a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator we are able to order product from the new catalogue which starts on 1st September on the 1st August. This is one of my favourite perks as it is always exciting to get your hands on new product. As part of my pre-order I purchased all of the new In-Colour cardstock and what gorgeous colours they are. This card was made as part of a challenge to use all of this year’s in-colours on the one card.
I decided to make a quilt panel using four of the new In-Colours – Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade and Island Indigo. I cut 1″ squares from each of these colours and snailed them to Whisper White card. I cut a Top Note shape with the Big Shot and then embossed it with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder. I attached it to a piece of Calypso Coral card which is embossed using the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder and then attached the whole piece to a folded and scored Whisper White card. I stamped “happy birthday” from the Perfect Punches stampset onto Whisper White card using Island Indigo ink, punched it out using the Wide Oval punch and layered it on one of the tags from the Lots of Tags Sizzlet 4 Pack Dies cut from Calypso Coral ink. The greeting is attached to the card front using dimensionals.
I think it may be a little overpowering – but aren’t these new in-colours just gorgeous.
Bye for now, Kris.
Technostamper – Friends 24-7
I decided to use the soon to be retired Friends 24-7 stampset for the challenge at Technostamper this week. I also used some of the lovely Botannical Gazette Designer Series Paper which also retires at the end of this month.
I took my colours from the Designer Series Paper and used Early Expresso card for the base. I embossed a piece of Cherry Cobbler card using the Square Lattice Embossing Folder and attached it to a piece of the Botanical Gazette Designer Series Paper in Early Expresso tones. I attached a piece of the Old Olive Botanical Gazette Designer Series paper to a piece of Old Olive card with the edge punched using the Eyelet Edge Punch and then attached it to over the embossed Cherry Cobbler card. I used my Mat Pack and Paper Piercer to punch 3 holes and inserted 3 Antique Brads. Then I attached this piece to the folded and scored Early Expresso card. I stamped the bird image from the Friends 24-7 stampset onto Very Vanilla card using Early Expresso ink and sponged the edges with the same ink. I added an Early Expresso cardstock mat and used dimensionals to attach it to the card front.
I really love the Antique Brads. There are some lovely designs in the pack but these are my favourites.
I think this card has a real vintage feel. What do you think?
Bye for now, Kris.
Week 2 Sunny Challenges
Well Gwen, Vicky and I are really excited by the interest you have all shown in our new Sunny Challenges and Creations blog. We are going to post the winner for the first week tomorrow, so don’t forget to check back and see which entry it will be.
Here is the sketch …..
…and the stampset you need to use this week is Friends 24-7.
And here is my creation.
I scored and folded Concord Crush card and added a layer of Whisper White which has been embossed using the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder. I attached a piece of Pear Pizzazz Designer Paper from the Hostess Designer Series paper Pack – Incolour to Pear Pizzazz card and attached it to the left hand side of the card. I attached a piece of Peach Parfait Designer Paper from the same paper pack to Peach Parfait card and wrapped it with Concord Crush 1/2″ Stiched Poly Ribbon and tied a knot. I attached it to the right hand side of the card using dimensionals. I cut the largest Oval using the Ovals Originals Die from Whisper White card. I stamped the floral image from the Friends 24-7 stampset onto the oval using Black Stazon ink. I coloured the image using my Pear Pizzazz and Peach Parfait Stampin’ Write Markers. I cut a strip of card 1 1/2cm wide from the length of an A4 piece of Concord Crush cardstock and punched one edge with the Scallop Trim Border punch. I snipped along the other edge and then applied snail to the back of the oval and attached the punched card to create a frame for my image. I attached the image panel to the card front using dimensionals. I stamped “24-7” onto Whisper White card using Peach Parfait ink, punched it out using the Small Oval Punch, added a Pear Pizzazz oval punched using the Large Oval punch and attached it to the Peach Parfait Designer Paper.
I hope you like the sketch for this week’s challenge because I am excited to say I actually designed it. Being part of Sunny Challenges and Creations is just what I needed to help me push my boundaries and try lots of new things. I hope that I can inspire some of you to try something new in your papercrafting.
Ok so now off you go and create your masterpiece and then visit Sunny Challenges & Creations to add them to Mr. Linky. If you need more inspiration check out Gwen and Vicky’s examples. I cannot wait to see all your gorgeous creations this week.
Bye for now, Kris.
Fresh Cuts one last time
I created this card using the Sketch at Stamping 411 and the colour challenge at Create with Connie and Mary.
I embossed a piece of Whisper White card using the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder. I attached a piece of Daffodil Yellow Designer paper from the Brights Designer Series Paper Patterns Stack to Basic Black card which has been punched along the bottom edge using the Eyelet Edge Punch. I used Mini Glue Dots to attach this to the embossed Whisper White card. I stamped the “leaf” image from the Fresh Cuts stampset onto Whisper white card using Old Olive ink attached a Basic Black mat and added it to my card front again using Mini Glue Dots. I wrapped this whole piece using Daffodil Delight 5/8″ Satin Ribbon. I created an “Elegant Bow” using the same ribbon and attached it on top of the wrapped ribbon using Mini Glue Dots. The whole piece was then attached to the scored and folded Basic Black card. I stamped the single flower from the Fresh Cuts stampset onto Whisper White card using Daffodil Delight ink and cut it out. I pierced a hole in the centre of the flower using my Paper Piercer and Mat Pack and added a Basic Black Brad. The flower was then attached over the “leaf” image using a Mini Glue Dot.
Here is a close up of the Elegant Bow. We had a whole class last week based around ribbon and bows, so ladies I do use the techniques that I teach.
I’ll be sorry to see this stampset retire, although I must confess to not using it very much.
Bye for now, Kris.
Inspired by Nature Take 2
I thought I would create another card for our first challenge at Sunny Challenges and Creations. If you haven’t played along yet there is still time. Vicky, Gwen and I would love to see your creations.
I wanted to add some more colour to this example so I took a piece of Pumpkin Pie card and added a strip of Early Expresso card to the right hand side and then layered it onto a piece of Old Olive card and then I ran the whole piece through the Big Shot using the Square Lattice Embossing Folder. This piece was attached to the folded and scored Early Epresso base card. I stamped the reed image from Inspired by Nature onto Very Vanilla card using Early Expresso ink. Then I inked the flower image using my Stampin’ Write Markers. I used Old Olive for the leaves and inked the flowers with Daffodil Delight and then added some Pumpkin Pie and Early Expresso to add more dimension to the flowers. I stamped the flowers onto Very Vanilla card and then cut them out. I attached them over the reeds using snail and then added an Early Expresso mat. I gathered a piece of Daffodil Delight 5/8″ Satin Ribbon and attached it over the bottom of the whole piece. The image panel is added to the card front using dimensionals.
Here you can see the effect of the cut out images over the top of the stamped image. I love the texture and dimension in this card.
So now it’s over to you, lets see your wonderful creations.
Bye for now, Kris.
Stencil Style
This month’s Impression magazine (a free magazine from Stampin’ Up! for Demonstrators) shared a technique called stencilling. I decided to give it a try and combine it with the “Use Your Punches” challenge at Late Night Stampers this week.
I scored and folded Confetti Cream cardstock to make the base card. I made a stencil by punching a window in a piece of cardstock that was the same size as my card front using the Curly Label punch. I used Dotto to attach the stencil to the front of my card and used a sponge and Night of Navy ink to fill the stencil. I punched two flowers from Daffodil Delight cardstock using the Fancy Flower Punch. I used my bone folder to separate each flower into two, scrunched them up into small balls and opened them out again. I threaded the buttonholes in a Night of Navy button with Linen Thread and then passed the thread through the centre of the flowers and tied a knot at the back to keep them altogether. I scrunched the flowers up around the button again to get the look I wanted. I punched Old Olive cardstock using the Five Petal Flower punch and cut away all but two of the petals. I partly separated the cardstock and scrunched the petals up a bit and then attached them to the card front using Mini Glue Dots and attached the flower over the top. I stamped “thinking of you” from the Three Little Words stampset using Night of Navy ink.
This is pretty much a CASE of the card in the Impressions magazine although I did change the orientation.
This is a simple technique with lots of WOW. Let me know what you think.
Bye for now, Kris.
Retiring Forest Friends
During this month you are going to see me using as many stampsets from the retiring list as possible. I want to get them inky before I send them on to new homes.
Today I am using the Forest Friends stampset for the sketch challenge at Stamping 411. I started with a base card of Wild Wasabi. The Whisper White layer was stamped with a greeting from the Curvy Verses stampset using Chocolate Chip ink and then embossed using the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder. I added 3 Pretty in Pink brads and attached it to the card front. I inked the tree image using my Chocolate Chip and Wild Wasabi Stampin’ Write Markers and stamped onto Whisper White card. I stamped the bunny next to the tree using Chocolate Chip ink. I added a layer of Pretty in Pink card and wrapped this piece with Pretty in Pink 1/4″ grosgrain ribbon. I cut the largest scallop square from the Scallop Squares Duo Bigz Die using Chocolate Chip card and added it behind the image piece. I attached the image panel to the card front using dimensionals. I added a bow tied with the Pretty in Pink 1/4″ grosgrain ribbon using Mini Glue Dots.
I am going to miss this set, its a really fun one for younger children.
Bye for now, Kris.
Featured Stamper
I am excited to announce that I am the featured stamper on the Three Sisters blog for the month of August. This is a great Australian Free Site for sharing all sorts of papercrafting.
I created this tutorial exclusively for The Three Sisters. It features the Create A Cupcake stampset and the Build A Cupcake punch. I absolutely adore the tags and love the Window Sheet box. If you would like to recreate this project then please visit the Three Sisters and download the free tutorial.
I’d love to hear what you think.
Bye for now, Kris.
Saying Goodbye
Ok today is an exciting day for Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators as we get a sneak peak at what’s in the new catalogue. It’s also a sad day as we learn what stampsets and product we have to say goodbye to.
If you would like to see the list of products that are retiring and perhaps get a bargain at the same time (some products are reduced up to %40) then just check out the Customer Home Page or my Stampin’ Up! Website and then email me to make sure you don’t miss out.
Now we only have to wait till 1st September to order from the new catalogue.
Bye for now, Kris.
Sunny Challenges
Well today marks the day of something new and exciting. Vicky, Gwen and I have started a new challenge blog – Sunny Challenges & Creations. Each week one of us will provide a sketch and select a current Stampin’ Up! stampset. To complete the challenge you will have to use the selected stampset as well as the sketch. On occasions, the stamp sets will be replaced by other products, eg embossing folder, technique, ribbon, button, shapes, 3-D Project, etc. We are hoping this will be lots of fun and are really looking forward to seeing all your gorgeous creations.
Challenges & samples will be posted each Sunday.
Don’t panic, if you have never played along with a challenge – it’s as easy as 1 2 3! Just follow the steps below.
Rules –
- Create your card using the stated Stampin’ Up! stamp set.
- Post it online somewhere, eg, your blog or another online group/forum, eg Splitcoast Stampers.
- Please remember to link back to the site hosting the challenge.
- Go to Sunny Challenges & Creations.
- Post to Mr Linky – please ensure you link to your post & not just your blog.
- Please be aware, we reserve the right to remove any links with non-Stampin’ Up Products, links to online stores, etc. We just want to have fun!
- Most importantly, have fun & leave comments for each other, as we know everyone loves a comment!
- Return the following week to find out who has been selected as the most liked using the current challenge
Ok so now to the fun part, this week you need to create a card using this sketch and also the Inspired by Nature stampset.
Any here is my card.
My basecard is Very Vanilla scored and folded to make 5 1/2″ square card. I added a layer of Early Expresso and then a layer of Very Vanilla card which I embossed on the top, bottom and right hand side using the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder. I stamped the “reed” image from the Inspired by Nature stampset using Soft Suede ink (stamped off twice on scrap paper) onto Very Vanilla card. I stamped the flower image from the Inspired by Nature stampset over the top using Early Expresso ink. I sponged the edges with Soft Suede ink and added a Soft Suede mat. I attached the image panel to the card front using dimensionals.
Ok so now it is over to you. We are really looking forward to seeing all your gorgous creations and don’t forget that we will be selecting our favourite card or cards for the week, so check back at Sunny Challenges and Creations and see if your card was the lucky one.
Bye for now, Kris.
Stamping with Kris 