Tag Archives: Cards

One Layout, Four Different Cards

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This is the last of the cards using this layout, I promise! It can be really interesting though, to use a layout and try out different things with it. So I will share here each of the cards that I have made in this design, but first my card for today, which is in the Vintage style, and uses the absolutely gorgeous Flowing Flowers (available 4th January 2022).

Such a beautiful image! The edges of the front layer have been distressed and sponged with Crumb Cake, and stamped with the smaller flower image, and the large pink flower stamped in Polished Pink.
Here is the inside of the card and the envelope.

And to show you the different variations on this layout, here are the two contemporary cards and the masculine card, from some of my earlier posts.

Happy stamping!
Chris

Vintage Friendly Hello

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As I am sure you can tell, I just love the Friendly Hello Sale-a-Bration stamp set (available 4th January 2022), I am also loving the Heart and Home Suite (also available 4th January from the new Mini Catalogue) – yes, there is a lot to look forward to with all the gorgeous new goodies coming soon.

I made this card during my regular Wednesday morning Facebook Live, I have to admit though, I was very tired and probably sounded it. However I think the card turned out ok. This is a style I love to make, I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but it is easy enough to adjust it to be less “fussy” and appeal to a wider range of people.
The gorgeous flowers from the Friendly Hello set, have been stamped in Basic Gray and then coloured with Pale Papaya ink and Blender Pens. And that gorgeous Basic Gray doily is part of the Heart and Home suite.
Did you know that you can watch most of my Facebook Lives on my YouTube channel? Make sure you hit the subscribe button to get regular updates. Click here to go straight to my youTube Channel.
I’m not sure about you, but I am looking forward to some holiday time and some down time to connect with some creativity and have a play with some new products and ideas.
Happy stamping!
Chris

The Sketch and the Scraps!

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Today’s card takes inspiration from yesterday’s card sketch (layout), and the card from the previous day’s post, using up some of the scraps I had found.

My card uses some more masculine colours but you could use any bits and pieces you have left over to create it in any colour combination you like.
These are so much fun to make. If you would like to see how I made the original scrappy masculine card, you can check out the Facebook Live.
And don’t forget that you can place orders (if you live in Australia) online anytime throughout the holiday period. There may be some delays in shipping as Stampin’ Up! will be closed for the Christmas break but they are always very efficient at getting those orders out quickly. Just click here to go to my online store.
Happy stamping!
Chris

Stampin’ Up! Calming Camellia Sketch Challenge

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The Calming Camellia stamp set is the Host set in the upcoming Sale-a-Bration catalogue (January 2022) and just soooooo beautiful! I think I need to add a few more “o” to that soooooooooo. It really is a stunning stamp set, and so I had to get it inky!

I have stamped it in Pale Papaya and combined it with some of the Heart and Home Designer Series Paper. Loving this colour as well, so pretty.
The only way to get this set right now, is for you to join Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator, and if you are in Australia, I would love to have you in my Stampin family, so reach out to me for more info, or click the link.
The set will be available from the 4th January 2022, with a party or personal order over $500, so start collecting those orders now, and contact me to ask about having an online cardmaking or scrapbook party with your friends and family.
Happy stamping!
Chris

More Abstract Beauty

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You may have seen a few days ago, I shared a card that was the same design and layout as a card that I had made during a Facebook Live, so below is the one I made on the Live…….

It really just needed a little something extra, so while I was packing all of my craft stash in boxes for reorganising, I came across a simgle, lonely flower that was going to be for another project, and it was just right to pop on my card! The flower is from the Color and Contour stamp set, and I have added a little Wink of Stella to the centre of the flower as well.
Much better!!
Well, back to the reorganising, but I am glad I gave this lonely flower a home.
Happy stamping!
Chris

Cheeky Kitty in a Box

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This image reminds me so much of the cheekiness that goes on in our house on a very regular basis, that I just had to use it on a card. So very cute!

The card uses some of the Whimsy and Wonder Designer Series Paper in the background – it looks gorgeous and full of rainbows in the photo, and it didn’t matter which angle I too the photo, there were rainbows! In reality it is a beautiful silver. And cheeky kitty comes from the Sweet Stockings Designer Series Paper, which I have fussy cut. Both of these gorgeous Designer Series Papers will no longer be available once sold out.
I hope you are getting some crafting time into your week.
Happy stamping!
Chris

Ever Eden Merry Melody Christmas Card

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My card today uses a combination of different elements which worked so well together to make a Christmas card to send off to family interstate.
As a musician, the Merry Melody Embossing Folder is, of course, one that I had to have, and will keep forever! Thank goodness it is on the carry over list, so will still be available for a while yet.
It’s gorgeous as a background for all sorts of cards but of course works beautifully for Christmas cards.

The Ever Eden Designer Series Paper was cut out using the Scalloped Contours Dies.

The Ever Eden DSP, and also the Intricate Leaves Dies are on the Last Chance List, so won’t be available after the 3rd of January 2022, make sure you get in now if you would like them, if they sell out before that date they won’t be available again. You can place orders through my online store 24/7 and they will be shipped straight to you.

Happy stamping!
Chris

Stampin’ Up! Abstract Beauty Card

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My card today features a new Designer Series Paper called Abstract Beauty, available from 4th January 2022.
I made a similar card during my regular Wednesday morning Facebook Live, however the one I made live, I feel, needs an addition, so I will share that one with you soon. This card is the same layout and the same DSP, so you can get a feel for what I was doing in my facebook live. Or you can watch it here.

The card is very quick and easy to make, it also uses the Stockings Dies, which are unfortunately on the Last Chance list and are half price while stocks last.

The other thing to share with you today is that some of our Basic White items are back in stock, the Thick White Cardstock is now available, and also the White C6 Envelopes, so get in and order yourself some while they are available.

Happy stamping!
Chris


Customer Thank You Cards Blog Hop with Kylie

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Thank you for joining us for our Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrator Training Program Monthly Blog Hop! We are so happy that you could join us today for this blog hop for ideas and creative inspiration. We are a group of Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrators from around the world that are taking part in training that is helping us to build a successful Stampin’ Up!® business and reach some goals we have set. We really appreciate your support
You may be starting here or have come from another blog – either way you can find the link list at the bottom of this post so that you can see every blog post and idea today.

For this months Customer Thank You Cards I wanted to highlight the Friendly Hello stamp set and matching Designer Series Paper, available on January 4th from the new Sale-a-Bration catalogue.

If you place an order with me or join my family of demonstrators this month, you will be receiving one of these cards as a thank you for your order.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!
As mentioned at the top, this is a blog hop so make sure you ‘hop’ around to all the amazing projects on this hop! Click on the links below to visit them.
Happy stamping!
Chris

1. Kylie Bertucci – Australia  
2. S. Kelli McConkey – InkyHandsWarmHearts – USA  
3. Beth McCullough – Stamping Mom – USA  
4. Sara Sayers – KISS Kreative (UK)  
5. Mo Rootes (UK)  
6. Angie McKenzie – USA  
7. Jessica Hart – Australia  
8. Julia Zimmer – Germany  
9. Rachel Aziamadi – Scrapinium – France / Germany  
10. Mary Ann Curtis – USA  
11. Trish Soliman – Australia  
12. Janelle Duggan – Australia  
13. Angela Meiritz-Reid  
14. Diane Evans – Stampin With Diane (Canada)  
15. Melva Peters – Stamping With Melva (Canada)  
16. Rebecca Nutley  
17. Virginia Hodgins – Canada  
18. Vicky Wright – Australia  
19. Cheryl Hurst – Australia  
20. Sandie stampwithsandie.blogspot.com UK  
21. Karen Gilbert Simply Said withKaren.com Canada  
22. creatingartwithmarilyn.com  
23. Laurie Bradshaw USA  
24. Lesley Seabrook Canada  
25. Melissa Faust – Stamp with Melissa – USA  
26. Shelly Wadge – Australia  
27. Leonie François – Prulleke – the Netherlands  
28. Rookaya Parak – Canada  
29. Liz Yuille – Old Stables Crafts – UK  
30. Robbie Rubala – USA  
31. Theresa McEntee-Theresa’s Treasures- USA  
32. Sue Sanders – USA  
33. Jan Bassett  
34. Cindy-lou Kyle-Canada  
35. Denise Cox – Birdsnest Designs – Canada  
36. Candace Birch, Knotty Birch Studios, Idaho, USA  
37. Jenna Moore – Jenna’s Crafting Studio (Canada)  
38. Tracy held – Trace Of Creativity, Australia  
39. Jennifer Blaschak- Card Zen by Jen (USA)  
40. Christina Barnes – Dot Dot Stamping (Australia)  
41. Janice Piechowiak – USA  
42. Kelly Taranto – The Late Night Stamper (USA)  
43. Christy Gridley – Christy’s Stamping Spot – USA  
44. Laurie Bellard – USA  
45. Mandy Witherby – Australia  
46. Bonnie Sanche – Canada  
47. Verna Mullen – StampinNotes – USA  
48. Teah Woodward  
49. Heather Guerrero – USA  
50. Lorraine Tierney ChatnCraft with Lorraine USA  
51. Cheryl Hamilton  
52. Judith Patterson ~ USA  
53. Christiane Brosseau – CANADA  
54. Suzie Jewell – USA  
55. Rose Coleman- Canada  
56. Heidi Collins, On Y Go! Stamping – USA  
57. Anne Marie Jakubiec-Canada  
58. Tamara Semon – USA  
59. Kate Bolt  
60. Kathi Ondus – USA  
61. Theresa Hayes-USA  

Masculine Monday Friendly Hello

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You may think I am a little obsessed with the Friendly Hello stamp set. You would be correct! It is so gorgeous and lovely to work with. It’s so pretty, with those gorgeous flower images and pretty colours in the matching Designer Series Paper. However, I wanted to show that it can be used for more neutral or even masculine cards, so used it during my Masculine Monday Facebook Live this morning.
This is the original design that I put together before I went Live…..

And I decided to use the same elements but change the layout…. there’s nothing like improvising during a Facebook Live, it keeps it interesting!!

For the second card, I fussy cut the bird after stamping it, to remove the flowers and make it more masculine.

Which do you like better?
If you prefer not to watch video on Facebook, you can find many of my Facebook Lives now on my youTube channel, make sure you Subscribe so that you know when something new has been added.
While the stamps and Designer Series Papers I have used for this card are not available until January 4th 2022, make sure you check out what’s available in the Clearance Rack, there are some great specials available.
However, if you really want this gorgeous stamp set, and you want it right now (and if you live in Australia), I would love to have you join my family of demonstrators, and you can join my team here. As a new demonstrator you have early access to all of the upcoming new goodies!!

Happy stamping!
Chris