Monthly Archives: June 2023

Global Design Project Colour Challenge

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I saw these colours and knew straight away that I had to play along, what a delicicous colour combination! And most of you know by now that I love, love, love a challenge.

I have added some Crumb Cake and White to these colours and featured the Gorgeously Made Dies, paired with the Artistic Mix Decorative Masks.
I have used the Decorative Masks to first put a wash of the Azure Afternoon colour across most of the Basic White layer, and then using a different mask, have overlaid the existing colour with the three different colours, Azure Afternoon at the top, Blueberry Bushel in the centre and Berry Burst towards the bottom.

I am just loving the subtle effect that these Decorative Masks can be used for, and for some more dramatic effects as well. I have some more ideas to share using these, so stay tuned for that.
And in the meantime, if you are looking for more ideas using this great colour combo, head on over to Global Design Project where there are some gorgeous projects.

Happy Stamping
Chris

If you live in Australia and would like to order Stampin’ Up! products from me, click here to go straight to my online store, or click on the images below. Alternatively, use your device to scan the QR code below.
And don’t forget about the amazing joining offer available in June, I would love to have you on my team.

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Artistic Mix Decorative Masks
[159178]
$17.50
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$23.00
Gorgeously Made Dies
[161202]
$56.00
Wildlife Wonder Cling Stamp Set (English)
[157923]
$42.00
Blueberry Bushel A4 Cardstock
[146991]
$17.50
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Masterfully Made Simple

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A simple card can have just as much impact as one that we have spent hours creating, and can give the receiver just as much joy.

This particular card took me quite literally five minutes to make from scratch.

Admittedly, Stampin’ Up! does make this very easy. My card features a strip of the beautiful Masterfully Made Designer Series, mounted it onto a piece of Pretty Peacock cardstock, and then onto a Basic White cardbase. So simple.

This is one of the Designer Series Papers that you can get at 15% off in June, so make the most of that.

Hope you are having a crafty day,

Chris

The Zoo Crew Jam Session

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The musician in me couldn’t help but want to turn this Designer Series Paper into a jam session, and while I have made a card today, I may well end up using it for some scrapbook layouts.
The Zoo Crew Designer Series paper is just so cute, but the images are not all music related, there are all sorts of animals doing crazy things. Really fun DSP, and great for all sorts of papercrafting.

The background cardstock is Lemon Lime Twist which has been embossed with the Merry Melody embossing folder, and then distressed and sponged with black ink to give it more of a grungy feel.
The sentiment is from the Let’s Set Sail stamp set, which is the only stamping on the card.

This card is going in the Just Add Ink challenge, which for this week is…. Just Add Music.

Zoo Crew Designer Series Paper is one of the paper packs you can get at a discount of 15% off in June, it has the great black and white prints on the reverse of the animal prints, making it a very useful and versatile DSP. Definitely worth grabbing an extra pack this month. You can find it, and all the other DSP on sale by going to my online store here, or use your device to scan the QR code below.

Hope it’s your Best Day Ever,
Chris

Product List
Zoo Crew 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[161304]
$21.75
Merry Melody 3 D Embossing Folder
[156392]
$19.25
Let's Set Sail Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[157900]
$30.00
2023–2025 In Color™ Dots
[161620]
$14.00
Lemon Lime Twist A4 Cardstock
[144250]
$17.50
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The salvaged card

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Another short post tonight, I wanted to share a card that I started a week or so ago, but put aside because it just wasn’t going together.

Yes, we all have those, sometimes things just don’t feel right and don’t go the way we think they are going to.

My solution has always been to put it aside and do something different. My challenge has been, going back to those projects that weren’t working out, to try to finish them. And it’s one of the things I am determined to continue to do – complete those projects, and use the scraps and little pieces that are left over.

So my card was originally one that I was making to feature on the Wild Wheat Colour Creations blog hop, and it does have some Wild Wheat, but not very much.

My card features the Color and Contour stamp set along with the Elegant Eucalyptus embossing folder.

Don’t forget the fantastic joining deal that’s on during June. Reach out if you have any queries. In the meantime, happy stamping.

Chris

CASEing the Catalogue

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Just a quick post tonight, to share a card I made this afternoon after a long day outside on a cold and gloomy winter’s day.

I have CASEd (remember what CASE stands for…. Copy And Share Everything) the card on Page 14 of the Annual Catalogue, but because I don’t have the Beautiful Balloons stamp set or Dies, I’ve used flowers instead.

Still beautiful, with bright and cheerful colours.

That’s all from me for today. Don’t forget the amazing deal if you are interested in joining Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator, and the awesome DSP special, both happening right now!

Happy stamping.

Chris

Foursquare Decorative Masks

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I prefer to call these Stencils, I think that’s what they always used to be called. Whatever you prefer to call them though, these are an amazing and versatile tool for making all sorts of papercraft projects.
My card uses these masks, as well as the technique of masking to create a card that looks like it has three panels on the front, but is, in fact, just one piece of Basic White cardstock.

I have masked off the three sections first, and sponged ink through the Decorative Mask with Fresh Freesia, Coastal Cabana and Daffodil Delight inks using Blending Brushes.
I have then inked the image from the Quiet Meadow Stamp set with Tuxedo Black Memento ink, and masked off the outside of the three panels before stamping.
The images have been very lightly coloured using Stampin’ Blends, as have the Rhinestone Jewels.

I am having a lot of fun with these Decorative Masks, and I am also in the process of creating a Tutorial / Class featuring them, so watch this space for that.

Happy stamping!
Chris

Product List
Foursquare Decorative Masks
[161285]
$17.50
Stampin' Up! Masking Paper
[155480]
$12.25
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$23.00
Quiet Meadow Cling Stamp Set
[155082]
$37.00
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Stampin’ Up! Exciting Promotions in June

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I love my Designer Series Paper, so I equally love it when there is a sale on DSP, which there is for the entire month of June 2023. 15% off!
Here is list of the gorgeousness that’s available at the discounted prices….

You can click here to go straight to my online store if you can’t wait to get your hands on some of the yummy new DSP.

AND if that’s not enough, you can join Stampin’ Up! as a Demonstrator, for only $169 you get $283 worth of your choice of products, free shipping and some business essentials to get you started.
Do you love crafting?
Would you like a discount on your craft supplies?
Then this is an amazing opportunity for you!

Stampin’ Up! is a wonderful opportunity to start your own business, in any capacity, whether that’s a full time business or a hobby, or anything in between.

On top of this amazing deal you will also get:
A minimum 20% discount off retail prices
Free catalogues to share with family & friends
Access to demonstrator only events
See new product releases & access to new products early, through exclusive pre-order opportunities.
And plenty more!!!
If you live in Australia, and you are interested in what is on offer, please feel free to reach out to me, I am happy to answer any questions you have.

I am looking to work one on one with more team members, to support you in whatever it is that you would like your Stampin’ Up! business to look like, and also have a supportive and active larger community that you would be part of.
If you are ready to get started, you can click the link here, or use your device to scan the QR code below.

I look forward to having you on my team.
Chris

If you are in Australia, and would like to place an order for Stampin’ Up! products, including the DSP that’s on Sale, click the link here, or scan the QR code below using your device.