Thankyou for joining me today, I have been a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, since 2008. My blog will show you how to make cards and projects using Stampin' Up!'s fabulous products. And occasionally random extra stuff (that's the way I roll 🤣) Please do sign up to receive my emails, so you get my latest info.
Well today I thought I'd play around with the Detailed Flora Dies only $23 (bargain!)😃 However the catch is, you can only get these dies if you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin, therefore if you fall in love with them, you'll need to order yourself a paper pumpkin subscription for at least one month! (check it out here: Paper Pumpkin) I have just noticed that the full kit from a couple of months ago (Lakeside Retreat) is also now available under the "Add On's" (Lots of people have loved this kit! fabulous for guys cards!) I also used the Bubble Bath Faux Linen Ribbon and the Scalloped Blooms Dies for the cute little easel card I made in my video, which is this one:
Then I played around some more and came up with this card, which uses the circle a bit more, I really like the pattern round the circle, with the dot then 2 dashes (bit of morse code going on there 🤣)
Here is the video in case you missed it:
I hope this inspires you to create even if you don't have these specific dies you could do the same with some small flowers, leaves and circle dies 😉
Today is Paper Pumpkin day! have you subscribed yet? If you want to check out what's coming up next use this link: Paper Pumpkin. The sign up is now open for July, and goes through till 10th July. I suggested in my last Free tutorial email, that if you feel it's too many cards for you, how about teaming up with a friend or 2, then you can share the cost, and have fun together!
This months kit arrived in my mail box last week, and I show off how to create the 3 "official" cards, then go "off piste", so at the end of the video I duck off make alternatives, and come back to show them off 😃
Here are the "official" ones:
then here are my alternatives:, I've added some base white cards, and also some different co-ordinating ink pad colours, but my aim was to keep it to "what's in the kit" as much as possible, and I still have a complete set of 3 cards to create, so these were purely created from 1 set of 3 cards. I think I may add a bit more bling to them all, maybe some Rhinestone Basic Jewels or maybe a spot of Wink of Stella.
Well today is my June CreateAlong Video's (I say Videos due to the fact that it's a lot easier to upload a 1/2 hour video than it is an hours version!) so I split it in 2. If you ordered a kit I hope you enjoy creating along with me today (or whenever you get to it🤣) Let me know what you make with your "extras".
If you didn't order a kit but would like the measurements, check out my "tutorials" section of this blog, and you can purchase the full written tutorials, with all the measurements and "how to cut" etc
These are the cards, and the box we create (and they feel so amazing due to the velvet texture)
I hope you have enjoyed Creating Along with me today. And don't forget to keep your eyes out for the next CreateAlong in September (they happen every other month currently), and make sure you're signed up for my emails so you get the details!
Yep it's almost July and if you want to come and join in the Christmas In July Mega Class (or would like a kit to create from the comfort of your own home) you'll need to Book by 1st July as I will be ordering that day!
here's the details:
Saturday 18th July 10am – 3.30pm at the Laanecoorie Hall (or order to create at home with full instructions and postage provided) Lunch & Snacks Included (let me know if you have any dietary needs)
Patchwork Christmas In July Card-Making.
Your Mega Class Includes:
Stitched Stocking Stamp Set Peaceful Pine Shimmer Brush All components to create 11 gorgeous cards Includes:
1 Special Fold Card
1 Fancy Fold Card
Plus extra surprises throughout the day!
$125 for the Day
Optional Add-On: Add the matching dies for $61 (Total with dies: $186)
Bring a Friend: Share the stamp set with a friend and they only pay $88
CreateAbles Team Members $70
(Bring your own Stamp Set & Shimmer Brush)
Everyone will need to Bring: (or let me know and you can borrow from me)
Red ink pad (I used Cherry Cobbler but Real Red works - or any other red!)
Green ink pad ( I used Peaceful Pine, but again pretty much any green goes)
Medium brown ink pad, (I used Pecan Pie)
Brush or dauber for red & green
Acrylic blocks
Ruler
Favourite glues/adhesives
(Or arrange to share supplies with another participant)
Make sure you book your place before 1st July
And please feel free to ask me any questions! Contact me for payment details
I hope you can make it, but if not I hope my projects inspire you to create
Wow the Product of the Month has arrived on my doorstep, and it's so stinkin' cute! Wild Bunch If you want it I'd recommend ordering sooner rather than later, as they are only while stocks last. You need to order $125 worth then pick it for $9 (Oh so worth it!)
Next week is my CreateAlong Video, if you've ordered a kit you can "CreateAlong" with me, if you haven't I hope you enjoy it anyway! 😃 (and don't forget to sign up for the next one in August!)
Anyway I decided I wanted to create one of those cards where they all look like they're sitting behind each other, which requires a bit of masking, then I decided to use Wink of stella to blend my watercolour pencils together (I always colour really roughly, knowing that I'll blend them with either the blender pens/water colour painters or wink of stella)
I've also used the Arches Dies for this card, as I felt like it needed something "framing" it.
Earlier in the day at Craft Alive I made up this card, the instructions for which will be coming out in my "Happy Sunday" email
Well today I thought I'd play around with the Scalloped Blooms Dies, I used to use this technique years ago when we had a heap of scallop circle punches, and it's really pretty, so, read on......
Oh and before I forget the Last Chance products list just got updated on 2nd, so check out the retiring (and discounted) goodies here: Last Chance List.
I've used: Scalloped Blooms Dies, Dreamy Flowers Embellishments, and the Natural Hues Cardstock in the card I show in the video, then the other card I created, a bit differently, but I still love the effect and I used the Pastels Shimmer Paper for that one. The Natural Hues Card is kind of like "raw card" it has the feel of leaf matter and bits in it, I remember when I was backpacking round Thailand and Malaysia seeing paper being made with leaves, and petals in it and it reminds me a little of that. (it fascinated me back then 26 years ago - clearly I am a true "paper lover" 🤣)
You've probably worked out by now, but all I've done is put little cuts in between the scallops on the first card, then cut down each scallop on the second card, both produce really pretty results. Have you tried this before?
If you missed the video here it is:
Hope you've enjoyed this, and it gives you inspiration as you craft.
Well, today I have this really cool fancy fold card to show you, courtesy of our Team Zoom the other night and my friend (and downline) Rose. We crafted along with her to create our own versions of the card she showed us.
Just quickly before I do, if you're considering joining Stampin' Up! there is a deal on for 2 more days (till end of 31st May) you pay $169 and get $235 of your choice of goodies, plus the 5 new In colours (worth $25 each pad) OR you pay $169 and get $300 of your choice of goodies!! either way it's a bargain, check it out here: Join Stampin' Up!
Oh and I keep forgetting to mention that I'm going to be holding a Crafting Retreat in April 2027, check out the details here: Crafting Retreat April 2027
As I prefer to use A4 when I make cards, I had a bit of a play around and changed it up, came up with this: using the fun Beach Boardwalk Designer Series paper
Then I moved onto making this one in the video, I used my favourite piece of DSP from Natures Walk Designer Series paper, then added the sayings on the white piece of Sunset Shimmer Vellum, and grabbed some of the sayings from A Family Celebration Stamp set, Oh and used some of the Sparkle Dot Essentials to cover over the glue dots that hold the vellum down (discovered the sparkle dots are on the retiring list and discounted - shame they are so pretty, but bonus if you like them and want to get some!) Just a heads up the Retiring/Last Chance list is being updated on 2nd June, so worth having a look - I'm sure some things will be gone in a flash!
And now the bit you've all been waiting for: the measurements.......
You'll need:
A base card measuring 29cm x 10.5cm, scored at 8.5cm, 10.5cm, 15.6cm & 20.5cm
12"x 10cm Designer Paper strip cut in sequence: 8cm/ 1.5cm/ 9cm/ 8cm cut the 9cm piece down to two lots of 4.5cm
Stick these all into the corresponding slots on your base card, make sure the 4.5cm strips are well stuck down all over, otherwise they will fall off when you do the next bit!
Next cut horizontal lines into the middle section that has the two 4.5cm pieces of DSP on it the lines need to be cut at 2.5cm, 4cm, 6.5cm and 8cm
fold it up and your base card is now complete, then you can decorate it
If this is as clear as mud, here's the video, which hopefully makes more sense!😃
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Saturday 18th July 10am – 3.30pm at the Laanecoorie Hall
Lunch & Snacks Included (let me know if you have any dietary needs)
Stitched Stocking Stamp Set
$125 for the Day
Bring a Friend: Share the stamp set with a friend and they only pay $88
CreateAbles Team Members $70
Make sure you book your place before 1st July
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