Tag Archives: Papercrafting

Annual Catalogue Sketches – Sketch #18

Posted in Cards by

Hi and welcome back to my inspirational journey using the sketches from the Annual Catalogue.
Today we are up to Sketch 18 so only four more to go after today.

My card features the Changing Leaves bundle which I am loving, despite it being nearly spring here in Australia. There’s something timeless about the images of leaves that I really love to use on cards.

The cardbase is Crushed Curry Cardstock, which I have put through the Changing Leaves Embossing Folder, with just half of the card in the folder so that the back is still plain. The card base is my usual size – 21cm x 14.5cm, which is then scored at 10.5cm on the long side and folded, so when it’s folded, your card front will be 10.5cm x 14.5cm.
The next layer of Basic white cardstock is 13.5cm x 9.5cm, again run through the Changing Leaves Embossing Folder and then cut into three sections. Each section measures 9.5cm x 4cm.
I have then used blending brushes to add colour to the panels using Crushed Curry ink, Pumpkin Pie ink, Real Red ink and Cherry Cobbler ink. The panels were then evenly placed on the card based and adhered down.
I have cut a circle and sentiment panel from the Stylish Shapes Dies, stamped the sentiment and leaves in Cherry Cobbler ink before popping them down with some Dimensionals.
I have used the Water Painter with Pumpkin Pie and then Crushed Curry ink, and splattered some colours across the card, before adding some Linen Thread to finish the card off.

Happy stamping,
Chris

Sale on Designer Series Paper starts tomorrow!

Posted in Stampin' Up! promotion by

Starting tomorrow, 6th August, the always popular 15% off Designer Series Papers.
If you are a papercrafter, you will love this promotion, whether it’s for cardmaking, scrapbooking or any other kind of papercrafting.
Stock up here on your favourites, but make sure you get in early in case they sell out.

Have you got some favourites that you need to get?
I have a couple that I don’t have yet, so it might be time to invest in something different.
If you would like to do the same, you can go right to my Online Store anytime that suits you.
Happy shopping,
Chris

Sketch Saturday # 756

Posted in 3D by

Welcome to another Sketch Saturday challenge.
Here is the sketch for this fortnight.

I chose to turn the sketch on it’s side for my project today, and I have used it as inspiration for a covered notebook.

The notebook front and back have been covered with some Country Woods Designer Series Paper, and I have cut the two blue strips from the same paper before using my Paper Snips to cut flag ends into the strips. I have then run them through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine with the Distressed Tile Embossing Folder and then added some Night of Navy ink along the edges and randomly on the front of the blue panels.

The feature image comes from the Poised Peony stamp set. I have stamped the image in Night of Navy ink, and then coloured it using a Blender Pen and some of the Soft Pastel Assortment. Since the colouring has been done on Basic White Cardstock, I did this very gently in a dabbing motion to ensure the cardstock doesn’t rough up.
I have taken some pieces of Linen Thread, and coloured them using the dark Highland Heather Stampin’ Blend, and then pulled the strands of the thread apart to give it a more whispy look.
Then I’ve added some leaves in Copper Clay, cut using the Online Exclusive Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder and Dies, along with some leaves from the Stippled Roses Dies in Soft Seafoam and Highland Heather.

Here is the notecard I made to go with the Notebook, using the same elements and techniques.


I hope you will join us and share your take on the sketch, we always love to see what you have been creating.
Happy stamping,
Chris

Stampin’ Up! Creativity Now Translucent Florals

Posted in Cards by

Today I feel so grateful to be a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. Or perhaps I should say today I feel even more grateful than I normally do.
Yesterday I took part in a Demonstrator only event called Creativity Now, where there was a heap of crafting and creativity, so much inspiration and heaps of ideas. Too much to describe here, it was a wonderful day.
We created some cards using a stamp set that is not available yet (but will be in the upcoming Mini Catalogue), called Translucent Florals.
Here is the first card we made, in a lovely combination of Poppy Parade and Garden Green.

The second card stepped up the first card and we added some Berry Burst to the colour combination. It also has a layer of stamped Vellum cardstock layered over the stamped images on the white layer.

And, it wouldn’t be me if I didn’t create something of my own, inspired by those two cards but with my own touches, I can’t help myself. I’ve included some sponging through one of the Foursquare Decorative Mask, and changed the layout a little.

I will freely admit that I wouldn’t have thought to put Poppy Parade and Berry Burst together, but I love the bright and vibrant look.
These three cards were just the first project of three, so I will share my versions of the other projects in later posts.
Happy stamping!
Chris

#SUCreativityNow

Translucent Florals Bundle is not available to purchase yet, but here are some of the other items used to create these projects. You can click on the items below to go to my online store, or click here. Alternatively, you can scan the QR code below with your device.

Product List
Deckled Rectangles Dies
[159173]
$53.00
White Vellum A4 Card Stock
[106584]
$17.50
Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad
[147050]
$15.75
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad
[147143]
$15.75
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad
[147089]
$15.75
Add All to Cart

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

And don’t forget the sale on Designer Series Paper which only goes for the next few days.

CASEing the Catalogue

Posted in Cards, Flowers by

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

Stampin’ Up! Wildlife Wonder Quick Card

Posted in Cards by

Sometimes I just need to make a quick and easy card, that allows me to create without too much thought, or stress or time. And that’s what today’s card is. Quick, simple and easy.

The owl, a sentiment and a few sprays of flowers stamped directly onto the Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper, which is then mounted straight onto a card base of Merry Merlot Cardstock.
Done!
Now I need to get on with cooking and getting food prepared for the next few days.

Happy stamping!
Chris

Product List
Wildlife Wonder Cling Stamp Set (English)
[157923]
$42.00
Beauty Of The Earth 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[155841]
$20.00
Merry Merlot A4 Cardstock
[147005]
$15.25
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
[147115]
$13.00
Add All to Cart

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

Stampin’ Up! Sentimental Rose Card Kit

Posted in Cards by

I love the gorgeous rose image from the Sentimental Rose Card Kit, just beautiful, and easy to use. And of course, the kit itself makes it so easy to make some gorgeous cards. The cards above are made almost exactly the way it says to in the instructions.

And then this is the box that comes with the kit and decorated as per the instructions.

But then I had to make something different, so this one is my design. And I think I will use the rest of the kit to make completely different card ideas. Or maybe a box. Heaps of ideas, as always. 😁

Hope you are having a crafty day.

Happy stamping!

Chris

Simple Christmas Tags

Posted in Tags by

I really love the shape of the Elegant Tag punch but I have to admit that it has been sadly neglected, so I pulled it out this morning and used it to make some Christmas tags.

I kept them quite simple but sometimes simple is good!!

The tree is from the Perfectly Plaid stamp set, and the “Merry” is from A Wish For Everything.

I did share my crafting of these Tags this morning on my Facebook page here, where I have been going live most Wed mornings (Sydney time), depending on internet working and no technical hitches.

These are also a great way to use up scraps of cardstock, patterned paper and ribbon. I seem to have a stash of little bits of retired ribbon and twine!!

Happy stamping,

Chris

Join the Team

Posted in Stampin' Up! promotion by

Do you love crafting?
Would you like a discount on your craft supplies?
Do you regularly restock your craft supplies, or have friends who do?
Are you new to papercrafting and would love to know where to start?
Are you a former demonstrator who would love to get back into stamping and papercrafting?
Are you a crafter who would like all the early information, discounts and perks that go with being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator?
Would you like to find a strong and supportive family of other papercrafters to engage with and get inspiration and help from?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, then this is an amazing opportunity for you!

The Start with Savings Promotions ends on the 30th November 2021, and 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. At just $130 (normally $169), you can choose $235 worth of your choice of Stampin’ Up! products. Now that’s a good deal!
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 currently on offer, please feel free to reach out to me, I am happy to answer any questions you have, you can find my contact details here, or leave a comment below with your email, and I will contact you.
You can also find more information and a link to sign up here.

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.

So I hope you will start by just asking me the questions you might have, who know where it might lead you.
Happy stamping!
Chris

CASE-ing the Catalogue

Posted in Cards by

66596541_641887536309950_2346351169359577088_n
My card today is CASE of the card that is on Page 76 of the Annual Catalogue.
If you don’t know what I mean by “CASE”, it means Copy And Share Everything, and means to use the card layout as inspiration, to copy some or all aspects of the original card.
This is the card that I have copied from the catalogue:
2019_AC_P076_A

And here is my version:
Very Versailles Green Card

I have kept the green theme for colours, only I have used Old Olive and Pretty Peacock, the same as the colours in the gorgeous ribbon, and copied the layout.
The leaves from the stamp set were coloured using Markers, Old Olive for the leaves and Soft Suede for the branches for a subtle difference.  Then I have double stamped, so instead of re-inking the stamp for the second lot of leaves, I have just stamped again for a lighter colour.
The stamping at the top and bottom of the panel were stamped using my Stamparatus – my new favourite tool!  I’m wondering how I lived without it.  I have used other stamp positioners in the past, some quite similar, but this one is absolutely the best!

Have a crafty weekend,
Chris