Heart of Christmas 2023

Posted in Cards, Christmas by Chris

Welcome to the very first Heart of Christmas blog hop for 2023.
My project for you today is a Christmas Card, and alternative project using the Stampin’ Up! Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit.

I have taken one of the die cut pieces from the kit and layered it over some of the Gold Celebrations Specialty Designer Series Paper, then adhered it with dimensionals to the white cardbase.
The Christmas sentiment comes from the Cottage Wreaths stamp set, and has been heat embossed on some Gold Foil Sheet before die cutting with the banner from the Gorgeously Made Dies.
It really is quite a simple card to make and the gold and white combination is favourite of mine for Christmas.

Next along on our Christmas Blog Hop is the lovely and very talented Christine Blain, make sure you hop over to her blog for more inspiration and ideas.

If the next button link is not working or you’d like to see the entire list of participants, go to Sharon Davern’s blog.

Did you know that all Stampin’ Up! kits are on sale in August? You can get the Colorful Kaeidoscope kit at 30% off. It’s such a gorgeous kit and I will be sharing some more alternative ideas through the coming week for this kit.
Thanks for stopping by.
Happy stamping, and happy hopping,
Chris

tams# 82595

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161804

$41.00

Gold Celebrations 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

161745

$15.75

159963

$12.25

132622

$8.75

155554

$32.00

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26Jul2023

Colour Creations Stampin’ Up! Blackberry Bliss

Posted in blog hop, Cards by Chris

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

tams# 82365

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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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14Jun2023

Colour Creations Stampin’Up! Bubble Bath

Posted in blog hop, Cards, Colour Creations by Chris

This week in our Colour Creations Blog Hop we are featuring the beautiful pale pink, Bubble Bath.

I have used some of the Bright and Beautiful Designer Series Paper for my background, a gorgeous ombre look, adhered to a thick Basic White cardbase. The reverse side of this sheet of DSP has bubbles in pink and if you look closely at the top where the very pale pink and white areas are, you can just see the bubbles from the reverse side – not intentional on my part, but I like the added dimension.

Over the Designer Series Paper, I have used various elements from the Gorgeously Made Dies, ( which I may be a little obsessed with at present), in Smoky Slate and Night of Navy, as well as Bubble Bath. The sentiment is from the Wildlife Wonder stamp set, stamped in Night of Navy ink.

Next along on our blog hop is Ros Davidson.

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.

Happy stamping, and happy hopping,
Chris

If you are in Australia and are interested in purchasing any of the items used in the project, you can click here to go straight to my online store, or click the items listed below.

tams# 81525

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Bright & Beautiful 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161449]

$21.75

Gorgeously Made Dies

[161202]

$56.00

Classic Matte Dots

[158146]

$12.25

Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock

[159230]

$15.75

Bubble Bath A4 Cardstock

[161727]

$17.50

Add All to Cart

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Alternatively, if you would like to scan the QR code using your device here it is.

And don’t forget the fantastic sale on Designer Series Paper, during June 2023.

6Jun2023

Global Design Project Colour Challenge

Posted in Cards by Chris

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.

tams# 81282

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