More Christmas Classics
Today’s card is a stepped up version of a card I shared with you recently. This time I embossed Basic White card using the Merry Melody 3D Embossing Folder before attaching it to scored and folded Cherry Cobbler card. I cut Basic White card using the decorative banner die from the Christmas Classics Dies and used Dark Old Olive and Light Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends to colour the image.
I attached the banner to the centre of the embossed Basic White card. I cut Basic White card using the banner die from the Christmas Classics Dies and stamped the greeting from the Christmas Classics stamp set using Cherry Cobbler ink.
To decorate the inside of the card, I stamped the holly image from the Christmas Classics stamp set onto Basic White card using Old Olive ink. I also stamped another greeting and the berry images from the Christmas Classics stamp set using Cherry Cobbler ink. Once again I decided to re-create this card using Old Olive card and ink instead of Cherry Cobbler.
I must say that I really love the way the coloured die cut really pops on the embossed Basic White card. Such a fun technique to play with.
Bye for now,
Kris
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Seasonal Sale & New Online Exclusives
Well November is shaping up to be a busy time at Stampin’ Up!. On the 7th November, Stampin’ Up! released some great new Online Exclusive product. I will be sharing the new Meandering Meadows Suite Collection on Wednesday in my Facebook Live. This suite includes a stamp set, co-ordinating dies, Adhesive Backed Birds & Dragonflies, Ribbon and 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. They have also released several more stamp sets, one with co-ordinating dies. As you know these products never feature in a catalogue and will be restocked from time to time until that is no longer an option when they will retire. To see all the great new products in the Online Exclusive range visit my online store.
The second exciting event is the Seasonal Sale which begins on the 14th November and ends on the 16th November. During this time you will be able to purchase Ribbons & Trims with a 10% discount, inks, including pads, refills, markers, and Blends (not including bundles) at 15% off and papers, including cardstock, specialty paper, and Designer Series Paper at 20% off. Visit my online store to see the full selection of discounted products available. This is a limited time offer. Discounts are automatically applied when sale items are added to any order, including Starter Kits.
So I don’t know about you but this is shaping up to be a month for stocking up one staples and adding to my stamp stash!
Happy Shopping & Bye for now,
Kris
Yeppoon with Mum & Dad
Ron and I took Mum and Dad away for a couple of weeks with our first stop at Yeppoon. It’s a long way to go in one day but since we were staying a week we had plenty of time to relax and enjoy. I embossed Azure Afternoon card using the splatter folder from the Stripes and Splatters 3D Embossing Folders before attaching the card to each page.
I also embossed Night of Navy card using the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder and attached a piece across the lower part of each page. I die cut Night of Navy card and Azure Afternoon card using one of the Basic Border Dies and attached the pieces to the back of several of the photos before attaching them to the pages. I cut the title from Night of Navy card using the Alphabet A La Mode Dies and attached it to the upper left hand corner of the first page. I stamped the greeting from the Something Fancy stamp set onto Basic White card using Night of Navy ink. I punched out the greeting using the 1-3/4″ Circle Punch before attaching it to the left hand page. I printed the journaling onto Basic White card and it is also attached to the left hand page.
Just a few photos but they bring back lots of memories of our week away. I feel so lucky to be able to spend this time with my parents.
Bye for now,
Kris
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Scraps
I shared some bridge cards I created for my November class last week and today I thought I would share how I used up the One Horse Open Sleigh 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper I had left over. I trimmed each of the left over strips to fit onto Basic White card which is 9.5cm x 13.8cm. Three pieces of the Designer Series Paper fitted perfectly across the panel. For the first card, I attached the Basic White card to scored and folded Mossy Meadow card. I stamped the detailed tree from the Merriest Trees stamp set onto Basic White card using Mossy Meadow ink and cut it out using the co-ordinating Merriest Trees Die.
I attached the tree to the card front using dimensionals. I cut Gold Foil card using the star from the Merriest Trees Dies and attached it to the top of the tree. I stamped the greeting from the Merriest Trees stamp set onto Basic White card using Mossy Meadow ink and cut it out using one of the Something Fancy Dies. I did cut it twice so that it fitted around the greeting. I attached the greeting to Mossy Meadow card cut using the same die and attached it to the tree. To decorate the inside of the card, I stamped another greeting from the Merriest Trees stamp set onto Basic White card using Mossy Meadow ink.
I also attached the Mossy Meadow Designer Series Paper across the bottom of the stamped panel. I had some more pieces left so this time I attached the Basic White card to scored and folded Real Red card. I stamped the image from the Cheers to the Season stamp set onto Basic White card using Real Red ink and cut it out using one of the Deckled Circle Dies.
The image is attached to the card front using dimensionals. To decorate the inside of the card, I stamped a greeting from the Very Best Occasions stamp set onto Basic White card using Real Red ink. This time I attached the Real Red Designer Series Paper across the bottom of the stamped card.
I had enough pieces of Designer Series Paper to create one more card. This time I attached the Basic White card to scored and folded Pool Party card. I stamped the solid car image from the Trucking Along stamp set onto Basic White card using Pool Party ink. I stamped the outline image of the car over the top using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.
I stamped the tyre fill image from the Trucking Along stamp set using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I also stamped the present outline image from the same stamp set onto the back of the truck using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I stamped the present fill image using Real Red ink and the greeting from the Trucking Along stamp set below the car image using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The image is cut out using one of the Deckled Rectangle Dies and attached to the card front using dimensionals. I stamped the same greeting as before from the Very Best Occasions stamp set onto Basic White card using Pool Party ink and attached the Pool Party Designer Series Paper across the bottom of the card.
I love how you can use the same layout and get such different cards!
Bye for now,
Kris
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Let’s Party
Today’s card features the Year to Celebrate stamp set from the September to December Mini Catalogue. I cut two pieces of Delightfully Eclectic 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper and attached them to a piece of Basic White card. I cut a strip of Bubble Bath card and attached it to the Basic White card between the two pieces of Designer Series Paper. The whole panel is attached to scored and folded Bubble Bath card. I cut Basic White card using the largest square from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
I stamped two of the whistle images from the Year to Celebrate stamp set onto the Basic White square, one using Bubble Bath ink and one using Night of Navy ink. I stamped the end of the whistle onto each one using the opposite coloured ink.
I stamped the confetti image and the greeting from the Year to Celebrate stamp set onto the die cut using Night of Navy ink. The stamped panel is attached to the card front using dimensionals. To decorate the inside of the card I stamped the greeting from the Year to Celebrate stamp set using Night of Navy ink. I stamped the confetti image on either side of the greeting using Bubble Bath ink.
I can see that this stamp set is going to be lots of fun to use for many occasions we need to celebrate.
Bye for now,
Kris
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Brothers
Todays page shares some photos of my Dad and his brother that I found on my box on the shelf. I am slowly making a dent in it but probably not quick enough. I embossed a piece of Pool Party card using one of the folders from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders and attached it to night of Navy card. The embossed panel is attached to the right hand side of a Basic White 12″ x 12″ page. One trick that I have learned is that you don’t need 12″ x 12″ card to add layers to your pages. I simply cut this panel so that the cut sits behind my photo! I didn’t attach mats for my photos just attached them directly to the page. I cut the title from Night of Navy card using the Alphabet A La Mode Dies and attached the letters to the top left hand corner of the page. I printed my journaling onto Basic White card, cut it into strips and attached it below the photos on the right hand side of the page. I love the photo of my Dad and Uncle asleep in their chairs.
Bye for now,
Kris
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Bye for now,
Kris
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Christmas Bridge card
Today I am sharing a card that was part of my September Class. I created a Bridge Card using the Horse & Sleigh collection because I wanted to show my class attendees how to cut the Designer Series Paper to keep the pattern intact. I used Early Espresso for my card base and bridge and attached pieces of the One Horse Open Sleigh 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper to the outside panels and centre panel of the card base and across the bridge panel.
I embossed two pieces of Early Espresso card using the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder and attached them to the remaining panels on the card base. I stamped the greeting from the Horse & Sleigh stamp set onto Basic White card using Early Espresso ink and cut it out using the largest banner from the Stylish Shapes Dies. I stamped the horse & sleigh image from the Horse & Sleigh stamp set onto Basic White card using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.
I coloured the image using Night of Navy, Crumb Cake, Light Real Red and Ivory Stampin’ Blends. I cut out the image using the co-ordinating Horse & Sleigh Dies. I also cut real red card to add the decorative piece across the top of the sleigh. I attached the horse & sleigh image across the front of the card using adhesive only where necessary. To decorate the back of the card and create somewhere to write a message, I stamped the tree image from the Horse & Sleigh stamp set onto the lower left hand corner of Basic White card. I wanted to show the ladies at my class how you could use any pattern from this beautiful paper to create this card so I created two more cards using different papers.
I think they all turned out great, don’t you?
Bye for now,
Kris
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Everything Wonderful
I created this card for my hairdresser who is pursuing a new career in the Queensland Police Force. I will miss her, our chats and her wonderful care of my hair. I embossed Basic White card using one of the Basics 3D Embossing Folders and attached it to scored and folded Sweet Sorbet card. I stamped the greeting from the Charming Sentiments stamp set onto Basic White card using Sweet Sorbet ink. I attached the greeting panel to Sweet Sorbet card and then to the embossed Basic White panel.
I stamped one large and two smaller flowers from the Translucent Florals stamp set onto Basic White card using Sweet Sorbet ink. I also stamped three double leaf images from the Translucent Florals stamp set onto Basic White card using Parakeet Party ink.
I cut out all of the images using the co-ordinating Translucent Florals Dies. I also cut a flower centre from Sweet Sorbet card. I layered the leaves and flowers above the greeting on the card front using dimensionals underneath the largest flower. The flower centre is also attached to the centre of the largest flower. To decorate the inside of the card, I stamped one smaller flower and two sets of leaves onto Basic White card as before and cut them out using the co-ordinating dies. The flower and leaves are attached to the lower left hand corner of Basic White card before being attached to the inside of the card base. I really love this bundle and I am sure that you will too. If you don’t have a demonstrator already and you live in Australia, please contact me so that I can get the new Mini Catalogue where you will find this bundle.
Bye for now,
Kris
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Happy Birthday
My page today shows off some photos from my youngest daughter’s 11th birthday. Ron’s cousin was staying with us at the time and she made the birthday cake. Seems like a long time ago and at the same just like yesterday! I embossed two pieces of Bubble Bath card using the splatter folder from the Stripes & Splatters folder and added them to Basic White 12″ x 12″ pages along with the photos. I stamped two large balloons and one medium balloon using the images from the Beautiful Balloons stamp set onto Basic White card. One using Misty Moonlight, one using Lemon Lolly and one using Berry Burst. The balloons were cut out using the co-ordinating Beautiful Balloons Dies and attached behind the photo on the right hand page.
I cut two strips of Misty Moonlight and cut them using the Beautiful Balloons Die before attaching then to strips of Bright & Beautiful 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. I attached one piece to each page. I stamped “celebrate” from the Circle Sayings stamp set onto Basic White card using Misty Moonlight ink. I stamped the cupcake from the same stamp set inside the greeting using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I coloured the cupcake using Dark Lemon Lollly, Light Crumb Cake and Dark Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends. I punched out the image using the 2-3/8″ Circle Punch before attaching it to the right hand page. I cut the title using the Wanted to Say Dies, cutting the solid “happy birthday” from Misty Moonlight card and the detailed greeting from Basic White card.
I attached the pieces together and added the title to the top left hand side of the first page. I printed my journalling onto Basic White card
Bye for now,
Kris
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It’s Your Day
Recently Stampin’ Up! included a card sketch in our weekly email. I loved the sketch and shared some cards in my Facebook Live this week that I created using it. My card today takes a little liberty with the sketch but keeps to the basics to create my card. I cut pieces of the Zoo Crew 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, attached them to Pool Party card, Basic White card and then scored and folded Pool Party card. I cut Basic White card using one of the Stylish Shapes Dies and stamped the greeting from the Warm Welcome stamp set using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.
I cut out the image from the Zoo Crew Designer Series Paper and coloured the flower using the Dark Petal Pink and Dark Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends. I attached the image to the Basic White circle before attaching the panel to the card front using dimensionals.
To decorate the inside of the card, I stamped the greeting from the Share A Milkshake stamp set onto Basic White card using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I cut out and coloured another sheep image and attached it above the greeting. Such a fun card to create, I think I am going to have to use some of the masses of Designer Series Paper I have in my stash to create more cards using this idea. Thank you Stampin’ Up! for the inspiration.
Bye for now,
Kris
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Stamping with Kris 