Something Saturday - Shepherds Care meets Snowy Delights Masks

Hi there Creators, 

Today I thought I'd play around with a couple of my latest goodies, Shepherds Care Stamp set and Snowy Delights Masks.

But just before I share, OH MY GOODNESS! there is an absolutely amazing joining deal for this month, I have seriously never seen one this good, there's 2 options:

1:  pay $60 and pick out $235 of goodies

2: pay $169 (the usual joining fee amount) and pick out $344 of goodies (usually it's $235 of goodies!)

Plus once you join then you get an ongoing 20% initially discount (rising after a certain point to 25% PLUS you also qualify for the 10% rewards for orders over $35!)  Feel free to ask me for more details or go here: Join my Team the CreateAbles

Here is the card I created in the video: and if you're interested in any of the goodies I've used, check them out here:  What Heather used

Thought you might like to see the embossing detail and bling a little closer..........

Then I couldn't resist the other idea floating around in my head

and this is how I created it, stamped saying first, then added a bit of paper over top then did the masking, so the pattern goes on both sides of the saying

don't have a photo of the masking, but if you watch the video you'll know how I do the masking!

And in case you missed it here is the video.....

I hope this inspires you to create

God bless love

Heather xox

Something Saturday - Couple of Mens cards

 Hi there Creators, 

Well today I'm showing off a way to use templates in the Annual Catalogue (page 24) to create a couple of Men's cards

Just in case you don't have a catalogue here it is, the 2 I chose to use are the circled ones.

And here are the cards: 

I would have done my usual link that gives you all the goodies I've used, but for some reason I can't get it to work, so see below for the individual links:

Ok, so here goes......

Stamp sets I've used between the 2 cards are: Not 29 anymore, Long Time No See and With You in Mind

Papers I've used are Autumn Toile Designer Series Paper, Earthen Toned Metallic Paper, White and Vanilla

Inks are Early Espresso and Pecan Pie

and Bling is Low Profile Sparkle dots (top card I discovered the bling has retired 😞)

If  you missed the video here it is:

I hope this inspires you to create

God Bless love

Heather xox

Something Saturday - DSP & Blends

 Hi There Creators

Today I thought I'd show off an idea that Claire our Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Development Manager showed us in a workshop the other day, I took it a bit further in one of my cards, let me know which card is your favourite!

If you'd like to see all the goodies I used on these cards click here:  DSP & Blends Turtles Cards

Here are the cards I ended up creating The first 2 I've just used the blends to go round each of the images on the designer paper, I really love the way the images get highlighted from it, almost a "stained glass effect"

This first card I also used the blend on the white card base under the Designer Paper to give a border

This second card I used the Blend around the edge of the Designer paper to draw a line  (I did use a ruler to do this!) again to create a border.

Then this last one I've gone round the edges again with the darker Pool Party blend, but then blended in the lighter one in all the gaps. I actually did go back around with the darker colour again at the end, and also used a ruler to draw the line around the edges of both the base card and the Designer Paper, I'm quite happy with the result

In case you missed the video and would like to see it here it is:

I hope this inspires you to have a go too

God Bless love

Heather xox

Something Saturday - Create Along

 Hi there Creators

Stampin' Up! had a Demonstrator only event the other day, and showed us how to create "one sheet wonders" from a piece of Designer Series Paper (DSP).

I got inspired and added a bit more into it, and you guys get to benefit from it 😃  I hope you do craft along with me in the video, but if you need a bit of extra help, I have a Create Along PDF for you (hopefully I can work out how to attach it!, let me know if it hasn't worked!)  List of what you need below photos.

Photos below of the 2 sets of cards I ended up creating:

Here is what I used for this first set of cards:  Kintsugi Inspirations  I used Stampin' Write Markers that will be retiring as they run out, but you could just as easily use the Stampin' Blends (alcohol markers) just use Memento ink with them rather than Stazon!

And these are the ones I created in the video, here is the link for all the goodies I used for these cards: Absolutely Charming (how pretty is this paper)!

If you are going to craft along to the video here is what you'll need:

• One 12x12” Designer Paper (DSP)
• One 12x12” Two tone Cardstock
• Seven A5 base cards,(white or vanilla) scored and folded in ½ (if your DSP is quite white, it might be worth picking a colour for the last card)
• Stampin' Trimmer
• Glues (I used Stampin' Seal tape runner)

In the video we'll be creating 7 base cards that you'll then decorate up with a couple of die cut pieces or punches and a saying depending on what suits your cardstock/ what type of cards you need/ and what you have at hand.

Do let me know if you join in by posting a comment on whichever platform you watch, or even show me the cards you've created, I'd love to see them 😃

Here is the video:

I hope you are totally inspired to create!

God Bless love

Heather xox

Cards for October Classes

Hi There Creators,

So I'm organised enough that I have next months class cards worked out (woo hoo go me!🤣)

Classes are on:  Friday 3rd at 1pm in Laanecoorie & Saturday 4th October 10.30am in Maryborough.  As the 4th also happens to be World Card-Making Day I have permission from the church to use the hall for longer so we can watch it all together.  However, I totally recommend you register here, World Card Making Day registration, regardless of whether you'll be there or you won't be, as you can watch it in retrospect PLUS they did say there'll be gift afterwards for everyone who registers!  If you want to craft along with it you can purchase this kit and make it along with the presenters: Handmade & Heartfelt Kit   

Anyway back to the cards for the month.....

First up, I don't think I've used this gorgeous Sunflower 3D embossing folder yet in a class, and Oh my goodness every time I use it, it packs a punch! to see all the goodies I used click here: Sunflowers Card.

Then using some of the new gorgeous Lights of Aurora Designer Paper, check out all the goodies I used for this card here: Wishes on Aurora.

Then moving onto a couple of Christmas Cards, this one uses the Jar of Joy stamp set (and matching punch) along with the Iridescent treat bags check out all the goodies I used here; Sweet Christmas.

And the last card is this Christmas card, that uses this fabulous Merry Christmas Stamp and the lovely sparkly Misty Moonlight & Silver Edged Ribbon - see all the goodies I used here: Moonlight Christmas

And that's it!, don't forget to let me know if you can make it.

I hope these inspire you to create whether you can or can't make it to the class

God Bless love

Heather xox

Something Saturday - Christmas Ephemera

 Hi there Creators,

Today I thought I'd show off the new Ephemera/ Mix & Match packs in the new Mini Sept to Dec Catalogue.

Yay for Christmassy stuff!

In the video I just showed off all the components of each:

• Christmas Greetings Mix & Match specialty Cards & Envelopes (lovely gold foil on them)
• Greetings for you Mix & Match Ephemera Pack
• Joyful Days Memories & More Card Pack
• Christmas Tags & More 6x6" Mix & Match Specialty Designer Series Paper

I also mentioned that I'm happy to do up 1/2 packs of these bundled together.  I have worked out the price to be $40 plus postage if I have to mail it out to you.  Let me know if you are interested in this.

Also if you're keen to use these, but lack inspiration, I'll be offering a class (see details below the photos).  

For these pictures I have just laid the pieces on top of the base cards, not stuck down, but just to check layouts, I've added a bit of the Real Red Shiny ribbon in the first one, that is going to be part of the class in November (details below)

10 Quick & Easy Christmas Cards & and 6 Tags

At Home by Mail Kit or In Person
Saturday 29th November 1pm till 4pm
My classroom, Laanecoorie
Max of 6 participants
Book by 1st November
For the Class price of $70 you'll receive:
Full pack of Christmas Greetings Cards & Envelopes
1/2 pack of Joyful Days Memories & More Cards
1/2 pack of Greetings for You Ephemera Pack
1/2 pack Christmas Tags & More Specialty Designer Series Paper
12 Pack Traditional Sparkling Sequins
1/5 roll Real Red Shiny Ribbon

You will have a heap left over to carry on Crafting Cards at home with.
If you are in my team the class cost is $60.

If you missed the video, here it is:

I hope this inspires you to create

God Bless love

Heather xox

Something Saturday - Waterfall PopCorn Card

 Hi there Creators

I was scrolling through Facebook the other day and came across a short with a simple Waterfall Card on it, and realised, hey I haven't done one of those in ages!  this is nice and simple (in theory, although towards the end of the video, I had to do a bit of adjustment!

I ended up making a second card with only 5 waterfall pieces rather than the original 8, and it seems to work better (plus I didn't have to think up another 3 windows for it🤣  I've photographed them side by side, so you can see each window.....

Now for the measurements, for the Popcorn Card you'll need:  And if you want to see the goodies I used click this link: Popcorn Waterfall Card

• 8 pieces of 7cm x 7cm (colour)
• 8 pieces of 6cm x 6cm (white)
• strip 2cm x 14cm
• 7cm x length of A4 (29.8cm), scored at 7cm, 8, 9,10,11,12, 13 and 14cm

For the "Not 29 Anymore" Card you'll need: And if you want to see the goodies I used click this link: Not 29 Waterfall Card

• 5 pieces of 3"x3" (colour)
• 5 pieces of  2 3/4" x 2 3/4" (colour)
• 5 pieces of 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" (white)
• strip 1/2" x 4" (colour)
• 3" x 12" (colour) scored at 3", 3 1/2", 4", 4 1/2" and 5"

If you missed the video here it is:

I hope this inspires you to create

God Bless 

love

Heather xox

Class Cards for September Class

Hi there Creators,

Well we're 1/2 way through the month already, and Wow I now have 2 separate card Classes sorted for September!  the first is our regular class, which is what this post is about, the other is the special Gingerbread Man & Sophisticated Alternative Cracker class (click the link to see, should open in a new window).

Anyway back to our regular class for September, which will be on Friday 5th; 1pm in my classroom and Saturday 7th; 10.30am Maryborough Class cost $25 for the 4 cards.

As we'll be 4 months out from Christmas, we'll be making one Christmas card at this class (2 in Oct, 3 in Nov, 4 in Dec) 😃  gotta work your way up to it!

So, by popular demand I've created this little guy with the sliding "behind".  

To see all the "ingredients" click here: Sausage Dog Slider

Next up using new goodies is this elegant sympathy card, although it could easily be changed to other sentiments using the same Unbounded Love stamp set, the new Peace on Earth dies & matching Peaceful Greenery embossing folder are very elegant!  To see all the goodies I've used click here: Unbounded Peace Sympathy (the details for the new dies & embossing folder may not be present on the link until the catalogue goes live on 3rd September)

Next up I thought it might be prudent to do something for Fathers Day as it'll be just after the classes!  Having said that if you're coming and you don't have a Father around anymore, this can be easily changed to a "thankyou" handy man card, let's face it if you're a card giver, chances are it'll be "handy"🤣 pun intended, to have a card for this purpose.  I've used the Trusty tool stamp set, see all the goodies I've used for this card here: Handy Dad 

Last but not least is this pretty card using the Joined Together 3D embossing folder, see all the goodies I've used here: Joined Together Patchwork

I hope you can join us to create these, make sure you book your spot!

I hope these inspire you to create

God Bless love

Heather xox

Gingerbread Man & Sophisticated Cracker Class Info

 Hi there Creators

Yay I finally have my order and spent yesterday playing around with this really fun set!

                                 Gingerbread Man &

 Sophisticated Alternative Cracker Table Decoration

(At Home by Mail kit or In Person)

Sat 20th September 1pm to 5pm.

 

Max of 6 participants in my Classroom (Laanecoorie)

Book by Wednesday 3rd September.

You'll make 6 Cards & one Sophisticated Alternative Cracker Table Decoration with a template to take home

In the price of $85 you'll receive:

Gingerbread Man stamp set (see note below about dies)

1/2 Pack of Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper

1/2 pack Drusy Bling

And more

(snacks & drinks provided)

If you would like to add on the Dies to go with the stamp set (saving you 10% on the individual prices) and believe me it's worth it! the cost of the class is $135

If you are in my team the cost is $50 (you need to purchase your own bundle)

Excuse the darkness of the photo, but the packaging kept reflecting the lights of my light box, so I had to turn them off!😞

These are some of the goodies you'll potentially receive as part of the class:

The class has 6 cards in it, and to be honest I could have carried on making way more, it really is a fabulous bundle, and if you plan to come to the class, although I'll be cutting all the die cut pieces for you, I totally recommend getting the die set as well for yourself, it really makes the whole thing!

Here is a conglomeration of the cards & "cracker" well be making on 20th September:

I hope you can join me for this fun class, but remember to book your spot soon before they run out (if it's really popular I can schedule in a 2nd class, and let me know if you want to share your stamp set with a friend, and I'll work out an alternative price.)

I hope this inspires you to create 😊

God Bless love

Heather xox

Something Saturday - Iridescent Treat bags meets Sweet Jar

 Hi there Creators

We're back to the same stamp set & punch as last week, this time adding the Iridescent Treat Bags to create a really cool internal part to the jar. Wow the Iridescent Treat bags are really something, also incredibly sturdy, they do not rip (believe me I tried🤣)

To see all the goodies I've used click this link: Heather's Treat Bags/Jar Cards

This is the first card I made before the the video, I had stamped the baubles onto the window sheet and coloured them in with Stampin' blends (alcohol markers) as they will stay on the window sheet.

But this second card I made in the video I wanted the sweets to be behind the iridescent layer (plus I wanted them to not be black!, and the only ink I have that will stamp on window sheets is my Stazon Black

Not sure how easily you can see the bling, but Oh my goodness it goes well with this, I've used the Two tone Sparkling gems (very pretty blue & purple'y colours)

I've used a white piece measuring 7cm x 9.9cm and 

the coloured piece underneath is 10.5cm x 7.4cm. 

Both of these sizes cut out exactly from A4 sheets (yay)

If you missed the video here it is:

I hope this inspires you to create!

God Bless love

Heather xox

Something Saturday - Christmas Favours Boxes

 Hi there Creators

Today I thought I'd show off these little Christmas Favours Boxes.  Rose came to class the other day with one and I forgot to take photos, but I think this is pretty similar, so cute!

The link to all the products used can be found here: Christmas Boxes products used (if you're reading this let me know if this makes it easier to see the products used, I usually put up individual links for everything but thought I'd try something new, and potentially easier!)

Anyway onto the photos.....

the front:

The lift up flap at the front

The Back

And I wanted to show off the gorgeous little "Low Profile Sparkle Dots", not sure if it really shows up as well as it could

I've just realised in all the photos you don't really see the box! That's ironic!

so here's one of the box!

Right now I can give you the measurements for the box!

Really simple:

12cm x 12cm, then score in each side by 4cm.

then cut as shown:

fold in the flaps and glue together to form the box.

If you missed the video here it is:

I hope this inspires you to create

God Bless love

Heather xox

Something Saturday - Time for Celebration Ephemera Pack

 Hi there Creators

Today I'm showing off this Time for Celebration Mix & Match Ephemera Pack because I discovered something really cool...... They're sticky backed!  I totally recommend having your Take Your Pick tool handy for removing the backing.  Here are the links for products I've used in these cards:

Sweet Jar Bundle, Old Olive Two-Tone Cardstock, Green "Luck" card

Beautiful Butterflies stamp set,  Petal Pink Two-Tone Cardstock Peachy Hearts Celebrate Card

Simply Said Mix & Match Stamp set,  the Tools card and Disco Ball Card

I also added some Rhinestones to the ones in the first 2 photos (let's face it gotta have bling!)💎

Then I got carried away and made a heap more......  I pressed out all the images then put them into piles of things I thought would go well together (Christmas was the easiest pile 🤣)  But it's really cool that there's a bit of everything in the Ephemera.

These Christmas cards I used Jar of Joy Stamp set and the Real Red & White Adhesive backed Peppermints  for my "bling"

If you missed the video, here it is:

I hope this inspires you to create

God Bless love

Heather xox

Something Saturday - Pop Up Pals Kit

 Hi there Creators,

Today I thought I'd show off this kit, which is really cute!  Would make great kids cards (and even some Big kids would enjoy them I reckon!)  It's the Pop Up Pals Kit (click the link to see it) you'll get to create 4 individual cards, and I think a bit of a bargain at $17.50 (just under $4.50 per card) which if you have had to buy a pop up card recently I'd imagine they are a lot more than that!, plus the added bonus of being able to say "I made it" 😍

Ok, so here are the 4 cards you'll create with this kit: 

Then the insides of the cards:

How cool are these cards?!  I love the pop out elements in them (and in fact even Tom (hubby) was impressed🤣)

If you missed the video here it is:

I hope these inspire you to create

God Bless love

Heather xox