Tag Archives: Christina Barnes

Stampin’ Up! Let’s Set Sail

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My card today features both retiring items, some that are staying on, and some that are in the new Annual Catalogue and not available until May.

My son is an avid sailor so the Let’s Set Sail stamp set with the matching Sailboat Builder punch was a bundle I had to have! But I am sad that it is retiring. It will be staying in my own personal stash though.

I’ve watercoloured the background behind the boat and used some of the new In Colors, Shy Shamrock, Summer Splash and just a touch of Peach Pie. The boat has been stamped in Shy Shamrock and some of the new Basic Beige. I’ve also used some Balmy Blue and Azure Afternoon ink for the watercolouring, along with a tiny touch of Starry Sky ink.

And behind the watercoloured panel is some of the new Lily Pond Lane Designer Series Paper which is also available in May in the new Catalogue – just one of many perks of being a demonstrator, we get to play with new goodies before they are released publicly.

I do hope it’s your best day ever!!

Happy stamping!

Chris

Stampin’ Up! Everyday Details

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I’ve been enjoying some quiet time recently while I recover from a nasty flu that took hold a few weeks ago. Sitting and colouring has helped to keep me occupied and creative. So now I’m putting together some cards and notebooks using the coloured images.

This one features the Everyday Details bundle, which you can purchase from my online store: https://www.stampinup.com.au/products/everyday-details-bundle?demoid=4020972

While the stamp set is continuing on into the new Annual catalogue, the dies are not, so they are only available for a short time.

I’ve coloured the image with Stampin’ Blends in Pool Party, Shaded Spruce, Bubble Bath and Daffodil Delight.

Happy stamping,

Chris

April is a good month to join Stampin’ Up!

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Well… any month is a good month to join really. But April is extra good!

Why?

Because if you join in April you can choose some of the brand new pre-order products that are in the new Annual catalogue but not available to customers until May.

That means you know that for a minimum of the next 12 months, those products are going to be current products, making it easier to organise classes or demonstrations if you are inclined to do them.

Of course, being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator doesn’t mean you have to run classes. You can just enjoy the benefits and amazing, supportive community.

So if you live anywhere in Australia and feel you would like to join my team, you can do so by clicking this link:

https://www.stampinup.com.au/join?demoid=4020972

Or reach out to me by email to chat about what Stampin’ Up! can offer you, dotdotstamping@gmail.com

I look forward to chatting with you,

Chris

Stampin’ Up! Flowering Zinnias

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I’m not sure about you but this gorgeous Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper is just beeeautiful!!

I apologise for again a huge gap in my posts, I’ve had a lot of trouble with internet and getting WordPress to behave, so I will keep this short and sweet.
It’s called the Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper and is one of the Online Exclusives. It doesn’t really need anything else, does it?
The creation of this set of four cards used one sheet of the paper and took just a few minutes.
You can purchase the Flower Zinnias DSP right here in my online store.

Stampin’ Up! Enjoy The Rhythm

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My card today features the stamp set called Enjoy The Rhythm, and it’s a great way to use up some of those scraps of cardstock that we all end up with.
The main colour used is Calypso Coral, with some strips of Petal Pink and Cajun Craze cardstock.
It was a very quick and easy card to make, and I am going to keep this post quick as well 🙂
I hope you are enjoying some crafting time for yourself.
Happy stamping,
Chris

Product List
Enjoy The Rhythm Cling Stamp Set (English)
$37.00
Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock
$17.50
Painted Texture 3 D Embossing Folder
$17.50
Petal Pink A4 Cardstock
$17.50
Cajun Craze A4 Card Stock
$17.50

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Stampin’ Up! Radiant Light

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Today I get to share a sneak peek at a gorgeous stamp set which will be available in September, a beautiful Christmas set called Radiant Light.

I love candles at the best of times, the flicker of the flames and the soft light. And I especially love them at Christmas.

I have used the Merry Melody Embossing Folder with Very Vanilla cardstock to create the background. The candle image has been stamped with black Memento ink, then coloured with Stampin’ Blends (alcohol markers). The sentiment is also stamped in black and then fussy cut. I’ve also added some Wink of Stella to the flames but it doesn’t show up well in the photo.

This week is a celebration for me, it is my birthday week. And because I am a musician, this week you will see a lot of music themed projects. I am also celebrating my birthday by giving away gifts to anyone who places an order, whether that is directly with me, or through my online store. And I love giving away gifts!

And there is one other thing that I am hoping to celebrate this week – I am only a few subscribers away from 100 on my YouTube Channel, so I am hoping to hit that milestone this week. I would love it if you would help me out.

The beautiful Radiant Light Stamp Set is only available to demonstrators at the moment – just one of many benefits of being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, but it will be available to you from the 6th September.


Thanks for stopping by.
Happy stamping,
Chris

Product List
Merry Melody 3 D Embossing Folder
$19.25
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$11.50
Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$17.50
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$17.50
Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
$17.50

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Colour Creations Stampin’ Up! Cajun Craze

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This week on the Colour Creations Blog Hop, we are featuring Cajun Craze.
I have mostly used Cajun Craze as a fantastic colour for masculine cards, so today I am doing something a little different with it.
I have used the Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit, and paired some of the kit elements with some Cajun Craze. I think it really helps the colours in the kit to pop.
The Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit contains some gorgeous die cut layers, and I have used one of these on the reverse side, as a mask, which I have sponged through to create a subtle tone on tone background in Cajun Craze for both my cards.
For the first card, I have then used the die cut mask on the front of my card.
Behind the die cut panel is some white cardstock which has been sponged in Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral and Petal Pink to create an ombre effect.

The second card uses some of the beautiful, colourful inside of one of the envelopes included in the kit.

The sentiment on both cards are from the stamp set included in the Colorful Kaleidoscope kit.

Next along on our blog hop is the talented . Hop along to see what Sharon Davern is sharing to inspire you with today.

If at any time you find a broken link, please go to the blog of our Colour Creations host, Catherine Proctor, who will have a list of all of the participants in the Blog Hop.

Thanks for stopping by.
Happy stamping, and happy hopping,
Chris

For the month of August, you can get 30% off Stampin’ Up! kits, they are so much fun, great if you are time poor, a novice cardmaker or if you just want to create without having to cut and prepare the pieces.
Click here to go to my online store, or scan the QR Code on the image below with your device.

Product List
Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit (English)
$41.00
Blending Brushes
$23.00
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75
Cajun Craze A4 Card Stock
$17.50
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad
$15.75

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Colour Creations Stampin’ Up! Blueberry Bushel

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This week’s Colour Creations Blog Hop is featuring Blueberry Bushel, and I have two contrasting projects to share with you today.
My first card is a simple fun fold card, where I have paired the Blueberry Bushel with some Parakeet Party. As a former professional musician, the stamp set Enjoy The Rhythm was one I had to have, but it has been sadly neglected recently, so I thought I should use it for this challenge. The drum kit has been coloured with Stampin’ Blends, and I have used some Glorious Gingham and Bright and Beautiful Designer Series Papers.

My second card is more in a vintage style, and features the gorgeous Everlasting Beauty stamp set, which I have watercoloured using a Water Painter and ink.

I have stamped the background layer, tone on tone with Crumb Cake ink, before distressing the edges. The focal image is stamped on Fluid 100 watercolour paper in Stazon ink, and watercoloured with Blueberry Bushel and Mossy Meadow inks, with a wash of Crumb cake ink around the outside of the image.

Next along on our blog hop is the talented Tina Gillespie. Hop along to see what Tina is sharing to inspire you with today.

If at any time you find a broken link, please go to the blog of our Colour Creations host, Catherine Proctor, who will have a list of all of the participants in the Blog Hop.

Thanks for stopping by.
Happy stamping, and happy hopping,
Chris

Product List
Enjoy The Rhythm Cling Stamp Set (English)
$37.00
Blueberry Bushel Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
$17.50
Glorious Gingham 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$18.50
Bright & Beautiful 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$21.75
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$11.50

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

Product List
Everlasting Beauty Cling Stamp Set (English)
$46.00
Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper
$15.75
Water Painters
$23.00
Scalloped Contours Dies
$61.00
Classic Matte Dots
$12.25

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Stampin’ Up! Softly Sketched Online Card Class

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This morning’s Facebook Live is now also available to watch on YouTube.
The cards I made during the Live feature the Softly Sketched stamp set and the Faux Tile Technique.
If you are in Australia and would like the card kits posted to you for free, all you need to do is to place an order at this link, of $30 or over of product (shipping costs are extra) before midnight on Sunday 6th August.
Feel free to leave a comment or send me an email if you have any questions.
Enjoy!
Happy Stamping,
Chris

Product List
Softly Sketched Cling Stamp Set (English)
$42.00
Scalloped Contours Dies
$61.00
Painted Texture 3 D Embossing Folder
$17.50

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

Colour Creations Stampin’ Up! Blackberry Bliss

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This week’s Colour Creations Blog Hop is featuring my favourite of all the Stampin’ Up! colours, Blackberry Bliss.
My card this week features the Gorgeously Made Dies, combined with the Aspen Tree Dies.

I have used the Foursquare Decorative Masks to blend a very light layer of Blackberry Bliss ink onto the background, and have also used the blender brushes to colour the leaves from the Aspen Tree Dies, using Blackberry Bliss, Real Red and Mossy Meadow inks.

Next on our Blog Hop is the very talented Tina Gillespie.

If at any time you find a broken link, please go to the blog of our Colour Creations host, Catherine Proctor, who will have a list of all of the participants in the Blog Hop.

Thanks for stopping by.
Happy stamping, and happy hopping,
Chris

Product List
Gorgeously Made Dies
[161202]
$56.00
Aspen Trees Dies
[163102]
$63.00
Layering Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
[161277]
$42.00
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$23.00
Blackberry Bliss A4 Cardstock
[133682]
$17.50
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