Australia Day
We celebrated with a lunch at home, followed by an afternoon visit to our local Tavern to watch a great band (Double Jack). For my page, I trimmed down a Pool Party 12″ x 12″ page and attached it to a Basic White 12″ x 12″ page. I added a strip of the now retired Dainty Flowers 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper across the lower part of the page before attaching my photos. I cut the title from Basic White card using the Alphabet A La Mode Dies and attached it across the top of the page.
I did add Adhesive Sheet to the back of the Basic White card before cutting the letters to make them easier to attach. I printed the journaling onto Basic White card and stamped the image from the Enjoy The Rhythm stamp set across the bottom using Night of Navy ink. I stamped the guitar from the Enjoy The Rhythm stamp set onto Basic White card, cut it out and attached it across the journaling panel. Although this is another simple page, it reminds me of what a fun day we had.
Bye for now,
Kris
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Share a Milkshake
This week in my facebook live I shared some cards I made using the Share A Milkshake Bundle. This Bundle is available in our current Mini Catalogue. For today’s card, I decided to create a Vertical Panel Fancy Fold. I attached Coastal Cabana card down the outside of a Basic White panel. I cut and Basic White card to create the folding section of the card and attached three strip of Dandy Designs 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. (Unfortunately this paper is now retired.) I stamped a greeting from the Share a Milkshake stamp set onto the centre of the folding panel using Coastal Cabana ink and attached it to the card base. I attached Coastal Cabana card to Basic White card and attached it to the left hand side of the folding section of the card.
I stamped the solid glass image from the Share a Milkshake stamp set onto Basic White card using Crumb Cake ink which I stamped onto scrap paper first. I stamped the detailed image from the Share a Milkshake stamp set over the solid image using Crumb Cake ink. I stamped the ice cream image from the Share a Milkshake stamp set onto Basic White card using Coastal Cabana ink. I stamped the solid straw image from the Share a Milkshake stamp set onto Basic White card using Crumb Cake ink which I stamped onto scrap paper first. I stamped the detailed straw image over the top of the solid image using Crumb Cake ink. I also stamped the cherry image from the Share a Milkshake stamp set onto Basic White card using Real Red ink.
The glass, ice cream, straw and cherry images were cut out using the co-ordinating Share a Milkshake Die. I also cut Early Espresso card using the die from the Share A Milkshake dies to create the chocolate image. I stamped the heart image from the Share a Milkshake stamp set three times onto Basic White card using Coastal Cabana ink which I stamped onto scrap paper first. I stamped the greeting from the Share a Milkshake stamp set onto the bottom of the Basic White card using Coastal Cabana ink. The ice cream image after it is die cut has a small opening which allowed me to slide in the straw. I attached the ice cream image the top of the glass before attaching it to the stamped Basic White panel. I added the chocolate die cut and then the cherry using a mini dimensional. This is such a fun card to create and I think it turned out great using the Share a Milkshake Bundle don’t you?
Bye for now,
Kris
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Drum Kit Birthday
Today’s card uses the Enjoy The Rhythm stamp set which you will find in the current Annual Catalogue. I cut Petal Pink card to create my base panel pieces for this card. I embossed panels of Basic White card using the striped folder from the Stripes and Splatters 3D Embossing Folders and attached them to the card base and the folding panel of the card. I embossed Basic White card using the splatters folder from the Stripes and Splatters 3D Embossing Folder which I attached to Blackberry Bliss and them Petal Pink card to create the front panel.
I stamped the drum kit image from the Enjoy The Rhythm stamp set onto Basic White card using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I coloured the image using Blackberry Bliss, Smoky Slate and Light Basic Black Stampin’ Blends. The image panel is attached to Blackberry Bliss card and then the card front.
I stamped “happy birthday” from the Enjoy The Moment stamp set onto Basic White card using Blackberry Bliss ink. I used the Double Oval Punch to cut out the greeting. I punched Blackberry Bliss card using the Double Oval Punch to create the scalloped oval. The ovals are attached together and then to the card front using dimensionals. To decorate the inside of the card, I stamped the greeting from the Enjoy The Rhythm stamp set onto Basic White card using Blackberry Bliss ink. I love this fancy fold and love that you can use it with just about any stamp set you own.
Bye for now,
Kris
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Christmas 1966
Today’s page shows off a photo of myself with my sisters way back in 1966. I have used some retired and some current product on this page. I cut four pieces of retired Santa Express 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper and attached them to the right hand side of a Basic White 12″ x 12″ page. I cut a couple of strips of the same Designer Series Paper and attached them across the joins in the paper squares. I cut the title from Shaded Spruce card using the Alphabet A La Mode Dies and attached it to the left hand side of the page. I cut Basic White card and Shaded Spruce card using the leaf dies from the retired Holly Berry Dies.
I attached the detailed leaves to the solid leaves and attached them to the left hand side of the page. I cut the stem image from Shaded Spruce card using the Holly Berry Die and attached it over the leaves. I die cut the berry image from Real Red card using the Holly Berry Dies and stamped the detailed image from the Leaves of Holly stamp set over the die cut. The die cut is attached over the leaf stems. I die cut the label image from Basic White card and the shadow leaf image from Shaded Spruce card using the Holly Berry Die. I printed the journaling onto the die cut and attached the Shaded Spruce leaf image. I attached the label below the photo on the right hand side of the page. Another simple page but I am all about getting the photos into my albums so that my children and grandchildren (and myself) can enjoy them.
Bye for now,
Kris
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Online Exlusive
Yesterday saw the launch of a new way to purchase exclusive Stampin’ Up! products. These products will only be available online. They will never appear in any catalogue! These products will not have a specific retirement date, some will be re-ordered, some will be only while stock is available. You can search for this product here in my online store. Of course as a demonstrator I was able to purchase some of these new exclusive products early. So today I have another card to share using the Irresistible Blooms Bundle which I shared on my Facebook Live yesterday. I embossed a piece of Basic White card using one of the folders from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders.
These folders are part of the Online Exclusive product and are sold as a set of three, all of which are absolutely lovely. The embossed Basic White panel is attached to scored and folded Petal Pink card. I cut a piece of Early Espresso card using the circle die from the Irresistible Blooms Dies. I attached the panel to Basic White card and stamped the greeting from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set inside the Early Espresso frame using Early Espresso ink. The panel is attached to the card front. I stamped the large flower from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set onto Basic White card using Petal Pink ink. I also stamped one of the leaf images from the same stamp set onto Basic White card using Soft Sea Foam ink.
The images were cut out using the co-ordinating Irresistible Blooms Dies. I attached the flower and leaves to the card front using dimensionals. I added three pink Loose Frosted Dots to the card front as well. These Loose Frosted Dots are not self adhesive, so I added a small dot of Multipurpose Glue to the card front and added the Frosted Dots over the top. To decorate the inside of the card I stamped the large flower from the Irresistible Blooms stamp set onto the lower left hand corner of Basic White card using Petal Pink ink. I stamped the leaf image from the same stamp set next to the flower using Soft Sea Foam ink. I just know that you are going to love the Irresistible Blooms Bundle and the gorgeous Basic 3D Embossing Folders. I cannot wait to get my hands on some of the other product available. So why don’t you check them out here in my Online Store.
Bye for now,
Kris
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Birthday Florets
Today’s card is one I created for a special lady who recently celebrated a birthday. I stamped the greeting from the Peaceful Moment stamp set onto the lower right hand corner of Basic White card using Smoky Slate ink before embossing the panel using the Quatrefoil Tile Embossing Folder. I attached two different patterns of Dandy Designs 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper to the embossed card before attaching the whole panel to scored and folded Smoky Slate card. I cut Basic White card using the 2nd largest square from the Stylish Shapes Dies.
I stamped the image from the Framed Florets onto the die cut using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I coloured the image using Fresh Freesia, Soft Succulent and Dark So Saffron Stampin’ Blends. The image panel is attached to the card front using dimensionals.
To decorate the inside of the card, I attached a narrow strip of Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper across the bottom of Basic White card. I stamped the image from the Framed Florets stamp set onto the lower left hand corner of the Basic White card using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The image is coloured using the same Stampin’ Blends as the image on the front of the card. I really love how soft and pretty this card is, don’t you.
Bye for now,
Kris
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Girls Night Out
Today’s page shows off some photos of the night we went to QPAC to see Hamilton. I was treated to my dinner and ticket by my two lovely daughters. Three of my granddaughters attended as well. Such a great show and a lovely night. This beautiful paper will soon be retired, but you could use any of the gorgeous papers you have in your stash. I cut varying widths of Fresh Freesia patterns of the Dandy Designs 12″ x 12″ Designer Series paper. I cut a “v” in one end of each strip and attached them down the right hand side of my Basic White 12″ x 12″ page. I attached the two small photos to Basic Black card before attaching the photos over the Designer Series paper. I printed the title onto Basic White card and fussy cut the words and attached them to the top left hand corner of the page.
I stamped the large flower from the Beautifully Happy stamp set twice onto Basic White card using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I added the flower fill image using Balmy Blue ink and the leaf fill images using Granny Apple Green ink. I cut out the large flowers and leaves and attached each one to the page. I printed my journaling onto Basic White card and cut it into narrow strips. attached I each strip to a narrow strip of Fresh Freesia card before attaching the strips to the lower left hand corner of the page. I still have lots of this beautiful Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper to use up, so I guess you will be seeing it on more pages in the future. Of course, you could change it out for any of the beautiful papers you have in your stash. I must admit that I truly love the Beautifully Happy stamp set as well, mostly because it is two step and you get great depth in the ink when you stamp. I hope I am inspiring you to get your photos off your phone and onto pages so that you can enjoy sharing them with your loved ones.
Bye for now,
Kris
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Happy Birthday
For today’s card, I embossed Basic White card using the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder. I cut a circle from Soft Succulent card using the largest circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies. I attached the circle to the embossed card before attaching a strip of Dandy Designs 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper across the top. I attached the embossed card to scored and folded Thick Basic White card using dimensionals. I stamped the image from the Framed Florets stamp set onto Basic White card using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.
I coloured the image using Fresh Freesia, Soft Succulent and Dark So Saffron Stampin’ Blends. I cut out the image using the Stitched Rectangle Dies and attached it to the card front using dimensionals. I stamped “happy birthday” from the Go To Greetings stamp set onto Basic White card using Soft Succulent ink. I cut a “v” into one short end of the greeting banner and attached it to the card front using dimensionals where necessary.
To decorate the inside of the card, I attached a narrow strip of Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper across the bottom of Basic White card. I stamped the same image from the Framed Florets stamp set on the left hand side of the Basic White card using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I coloured the image using the same Stampin’ Blends before attaching the panel to the inside of the card base. I am loving this beautiful Designer Series Paper which is one of the items you can earn for FREE during Sale-a-Bration.
Bye for now,
Kris
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Pop Up Owl
Today I have a card to share with you which I made for my great nephews birthday. I attached a piece of Dandy Designs 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper to the front of a Thick Basic White card base. I used Basic White and Balmy Blue card to create the pop-up mechanism following instructions I purchased from Elizabeth Shannon. I stamped the owl from the Adorable Owl stamp set onto Basic White card using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I coloured the image using Gray Granite, Balmy Blue and Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends. The greeting on the pop up comes from the Party Puffins stamp set.
I stamped the greeting onto Basic White card using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and cut it out before attaching to the Basic White card. The ribbon on the pull mechanism is Balmy Blue & White 1/2″ Variegated Ribbon. I used the Fancy Tag Topper punch to create the place for the ribbon.
I realised after I had put the pull mechanism together that I needed to decorate the Basic White panel, so I cut a couple of strips of Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper and attached one to the top section and one to the bottom section which I think looks ok. To decorate the inside of the card, I stamped the cake image from the Party Puffin stamp set onto Basic White card, using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I coloured the image using Balmy Blue and Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends. I stamped the greeting from the Party Puffin stamp set onto Basic White card using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and cut it into two pieces before attaching it beside the cake. This is a fun card to make and really not that hard once you give it a try. I hope Jack liked it too.
Bye for now,
Kris
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Longreach
We visited Longreach last year with our friends and spent quite a few days there – there is so much to see and do. We attended the Old Time Tent show at the back of the Station Store and laughed till our sides hurt. For my page today I cut two strips of Night of Navy which I embossed using the splatter folder from the Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folders. I cut a strip of balmy blue card and embossed is using the stripe folder from the Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folders. I cut a piece of Smoky Slate card which I embossed using the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder. I layered all of these strips of card and attached them to the left hand side of a Basic White 12″ x 12″ page. I cut a circle from Balmy Blue card using the Layering Circle Dies and embossed is using the Painted Texture 3D Embossing folder. I attached the Balmy Blue circle beneath the photo on the bottom right. I cut a circle from Smoky Slate card and embossed it using the Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder.
The circle is cut in half and attached to the bottom of the page. I cut the title from Night of Navy and Basic White card using the Alphabet A La Mode Dies and attached it across the bottom of the page. I cut a circle from Basic White card using the Layering Circle Dies and printed my journaling onto it. I attached the journaling to a Night of Navy scalloped circle cut using the same dies before attaching it to the page. Another simple page but I love how you can add interest to the page just by using some of Stampin’ Up!’s basic supplies such as embossing folders and dies. I’d love to hear what you think.
Bye for now,
Kris
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Stamping with Kris 