Do more with your Punches!

 Hi there Creators

Well I said the title out loud and my youngest son showed me a few creative punches, like this Mum, umm not quite the sort of punches I was thinking of lol!😀

Of course I'm talking about "papercraft punches", how to get the size to be bigger or smaller, handy to know when you have a saying that's longer than your punch, or when a small saying looks a little lost in the middle of your punch!

So that's what my "Something Saturday" video was on this week, you can find it over on my Youtube "Being CreateAble with Heather" Channel or on my Facebook "Being CreateAble with Heather" Page

However I have taken a few photos for you, and I'll try and explain.... (click on the links to view the punches).

This first one shows the Delightful Tag Topper Punch, which has 3 widths, 2", 1 1/2", and 1", I love this for making my tags to go on bags or presies, you can do a larger one in colour, and pop a smaller one over top to create a nice layered effect down the side of the tag.  Plus you can punch both ends of the card and tie it round something or create napkin rings..... (your imagination is your limit)

The next one I show in the video is this one, the Treasured Tags Pick a Punch, so called I'm guessing, because you can pick either side of it and create 6 different looks!  Again this one has 3 specific widths, 1", 3/4" and 1/2".

Then we get creative, I can't remember the order I did these ones in, but if you measure the width of your punch (either direction) you can put one end in and punch it then put the other end in and punch that, so you can choose however long you want your tag to be.
 

I've used the Tailored Tag punch here, you can create great arrows with it!

then this one Elegant Tag Punch - this is so pretty on the corner of a card, or double ended

 

My favourite punch is this Everyday Label punch, this one is easy to enlarge in either direction!

 

 And the last one I use is the Jar punch, again it's an easy one to enlarge up or sideways! you can have tall jars or wide jars, again the limit is your imagination

View the Video on YouTube here:

I hope this inspires you to do more with your punches!

God Bless love

Heather xox

Bright Baubles Bundle Bumper kit

 

Hi there Creators

As I mentioned in the email I've just sent out, I'm planning to offer a Bundle or Suite focus every month or every other month, as a "by mail" class.  I'm not sure I've got the right name for it yet, so votes please....

 Please could I have votes for what I call the Bundle focused one, (I've decided on Suite Sensation for the Suite one, although I'm up for suggestions on that one too)
Currently I have:

• Bundle Bumper (not my fav, but it's what I thought of first lol)
  
• Bundle Brilliance
• Bundle Bounty

If you have a better suggestion and I use it, I'll be sending you a pack of embellishments for free😊

I have teamed up the Delicate Baubles dies with the Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper  to create these cards for those who like their traditional red and green Christmas colours:

 

This Kit is available to you for $42, which includes:

• 1/4 pack of Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper (you will have left overs)
• A full pack of the Matt Decorative Dots (again you'll have left overs)
• the ribbons and various papers, all cut & scored/ die cut etc for you to get creating.
• An envelope for all except the long card. (which will fit into a standard letter envelope)
• full written instructions plus video instruction links.

If you would like this kit,

• you can order it through this link: Delicate Baubles Bundle Bumper (you will get a surcharge)
• you can pop the money directly into my Commonwealth bank account:  063828 10092273 with your name as a reference (no surcharge)

If you are part of my team or purchasing the bundle Bright Baubles Bundle through me: (click the link to see it), I will forward the instructions to your email for free, or you can choose to have the pack too for only $32, use this payment link (there is a surcharge): Delicate Baubles BB (I've purchased the bundle)  or pop the money into my account with your name as reference (no surcharge)

For those who order the bundle from me, I'll also be sending you an email with instructions for more cards to create.

Please have your orders with me by Saturday 9th October, I will get everything ordered and aim to have it out in the mail by 23rd October if not before.

 Want to see what I used for all these cards?  click on this link:  What Heather Used

I hope these inspire you to create

God Bless love

Heather xox

 

 

Expressions in Colour Paper Pumpkin Kit

 Hi there Creators,

Oh wow have you seen this kit yet?  Mine has finally arrived so I've done a video on how to put it together, the cards are so pretty!  I think it would make an amazing gift for someone at only $37, you could either send it to them to create the cards, they only need a clear block for the stamp set included in the kit, or you could create the cards then send it on (if they're truly not into creating things)!  I also think it would be fabulous for anyone short on space or going on holiday... anyway let's show you the cards.

So here are my finished cards:

The kit gives you 3 of each of these cards to create, plus a gorgeous box you can use to gift onwards  I think my favourite is the yellow one, which is your fav?

If you would like to check it out and order it click this link:  Expressions in Colour Paper Pumpkin Kit

Check out the other kits available here: Kits Collection  there certainly are some gorgeous kits!

I hope this inspires you to create

God Bless love

Heather xox

 

 

Card Class for October

 Hi there,

All going well we should be having this class on 6th October in my classroom, I've based the class around the Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper, and as there's quite a bit of stamping involved it is an in-person class, however there will be a new postal class coming soon (stay tuned....)

Anyway here are the cards, and at the bottom I'll add links which show you exactly what I've used for each card:

This first one I wanted to show both sides of the designer paper, as it's so pretty! then I've used the Enjoy the moment stamp set to stamp the seed pods (haven't used this set much)

The second card I've gone with the Daisy Lane Stamp set and matching Medium Daisy Punch (again a stamp set I haven't used in a while!)

3rd card is such a wintry pattern (and of course being English, wintry patterns remind me of Christmas....)  So these 3 trees and saying come from Perfectly Plaid stamp set and the matching Pine Tree Punch.

Last but not least I've teamed up the paper this time with the Elegantly Said bundle (stamps and punch)  you'll notice the punched saying is shorter than the punch itself, just cut your card stock to 4.5cm (which is the width of the punch), and you can feed it in through the punch opening - check out the photos below the card

of course this way you can also create double ended pieces of any length like this (which is kind of cool!)

Ooo it opens up all sorts of possibilities with your punches doesn't it?

Ok so what have I used on each card?  click on the "what Heather used" links below to check it out:

I hope these inspire you to create

God Bless love

Heather xox

Card 1: What Heather Used

Card 2 What Heather Used

Card 3: What Heather Used

Card 4: What Heather Used

Stamped Heat De-bossing (Something Saturday)

 Hi There Creators,

This week my "Something Saturday" video was on Stamped Heat De-bossing, I'm not sure if it's called this but I can't think what else to call it!

This is it, there's no ink used in the saying, just heat embossing powder and a stamp.

 I think it creates a really cool look.

These are the finished cards the top card is the one I actually make in the video

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Now that I'm looking at them on here, I'm thinking it would make a really cool tag to hang on a Christmas Stocking!  They kind of end up looking a bit like dog tags!  Or even on a scrapbook layout it would look really great!

Anyway I'm sure if you haven't viewed the video that you're wondering how I've done this.

It's actually quite simple if you know how to heat emboss!

Take your piece of card, wipe it over with your Versamark ink pad, then cover it with heat embossing powder, and heat emboss it.

Then repeat the process so (in my case) the Gold or Copper gets thicker, I've done mine 3 times, then on the last time you need the stamp ready and waiting, while the melted embossing powder is still hot, press the stamp into it firmly.  If you find that you've ended up with a partial image, heat it up again till the stamped bit "melts out" and try again.  I'm not sure how many times you can re-heat it before the embossing powder doesn't like you, but I did have to do this once in the video!

Let me know if you have a go!  I'm putting a link below to all the products I used making these cards, and don't forget until 30th September (not long now) for every $90 you order you do get to pick a FREE Sale-a-Bration product! (bargain!) 

ALSO  if you love everything (like me) and want heaps more, why not join my team?  You get to pick $235 of goodies, only pay $169 PLUS until 30th September you get to pick a free bundle from the mini catalogue, then you get an ongoing 20% discount rising to 25% after a certain amount of rolling "sales"  (I joined for the discount 13 years ago.....lol)  Check out this link:  

JOIN MY TEAM THE CREATEABLES

WHAT HEATHER USED TO MAKE THESE CARDS

I hope this has inspired you to have a go, and have fun with your cardmaking and scrapbooking!

God Bless love

Heather xox

Magic Slider card using Delicate Dahlias

 Hi there Creators, 

my "Something Saturday" video this Saturday was on this Magic Slider Card, in the video I mention that I'll pop the instructions/measurements here too.

However first up the photo....  As you can see I ended up making it in 3 different colours, I just think it's so pretty using the Delicate Dahilas stamp set!  Remember you only have until the end of this month (September) to get this stamp set as it's one of the Sale-a-Bration sets, to get it for free you need to purchase $180 of goodies then you can pick it for Free!

 I promised the dimensions and I've done a Photgraphic "journey" of some of the way I've made it, so I'll pop this below, If you want to see the products I've used click on the links at the bottom and you can easily add the ones you need to your shopping card.

First up you'll need

• a 1/2 sheet of A4 (cut longways), should measure 29.7cm x 21cm score it at 9.9cm in from both sides, so it folds into 3 equally.
• you'll also need a piece of card 9.5x11.5cm
• And a piece of window sheeting the same size 9.5x11.5cm
• cut a hole in the front of your card I used the Layering circle dies (you'll see them in the link below)
•  now you need to create the bit that will hold the slider part of your card in position (so it doesn't fall out of the card)  Open the full card out, and on the top end (away from the circle), you need to create a small fold inwards, I went with 1/2cm square, check out the photo
  

• Next you want to create the same sort of thing in the corner opposite it, so cut a slit 1/2 cm long, then fold it inwards as shown in the photo below
  

• when you fold it up again it should look like this:
  

• Next create the slider, card should measure 9.5x11.5cm, you need to cut a chunk out of each side, it's shown here with the longest side on the top, I've left 1.5cm on one end and 1cm on the other end and gone in by about 0.5cm (not an exact science!)
  

• this is how it should look measured up against your card
• you then need to flap the front down and draw round the circle to know where to place your image
  

• I then had to use my stamparatus to line things up properly, so, fit your card into the stamparatus (up into the corner) lay the stamp onto it where you want it then pick the stamp up with one of the plates, ink it up and stamp it with whatever colour you want.
  

• replace the plate with your other stamping plate, and line up the next stamp directly on top of the stamped image, again pick it up with your stamping plate, However this time lay the window sheeting on top of your stamped cardstock and stamp the outline image using stazon directly onto the window sheet.
  

• now you want to add any extra stamps to the white sheet (I added leaves)
• then you need to join the 2 images together, I used a strip of tear & tape adhesive, which I pulled part of the end up, so I could line up the images first before removing the rest of the backing:
  
  

• now to assemble your card!  The white piece goes in the back 1/3 of the card base, once its in you can glue the first small flap you cut kind of round and behind it (sorry I couldn't photograph it, best to view the video, it'll make more sense on that!)
• The window sheeting part goes behind the circle cut out if for some reason it doesn't slide up and down easily you may need to trim the sides of the window sheeting slightly
  
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• now you can decorate up your card (if you plan to daub around the circle, you'd be wise to do that before putting the card together - now she tells us lol!)
• I've used 10x2cm strips of DSP, and scored in 1/2 at 1cm.  Attached to the 2 sides then across the bottom.
• Last but not least ribbon!  I've measured the ribbon round the top of the slider section and cut off the amount I needed, then run a line of tear & tape adhesive all the way along the ribbon, allowing it to come off either side, then trim it down (the tear & tape will stop your ribbon from fraying) attach it along the top of your slider section, then create a bow and stick this on top.

Phew I think we're done!  If you make one let me know.  I'd love to see your creations - you're welcome to post them onto my facebook page Being CreateAble with Heather 

Looking for the products I used? Click the appropriate photo or heading for it's "ingredients"

 

Polished Pink Slider Card

Flirty Flamingo Slider Card

Cherry Cobbler Slider Card

 

I hope all these links work! and this inspires you to have a go and create your own magic slider cards

God Bless love

Heather xox

I'm Dreaming of a Pink Christmas

 Hi there Creators

Well maybe not "dreaming of a Pink Christmas", but with these cards, Pink looks good for Christmas lol!

 

I have put together a special kit for you, 6 cards plus the box.  In this kit you'll receive

• The Kraft Gift box to decorate
• 1/4 pack of ribbon (more than you'll need)
• 6 base cards with envelopes
• 1 page of snowflakes (more than you'll need)
• 1 pack of Basic Pearls (more than you'll need)
• 1/2 Pack of the Whimsy & Wonder Specialty Designer Series Paper
• Paper Instructions included with the kit 
• Video Instructions YouTube link emailed to you.
  

All the card stock will be cut and scored appropriately for you.   And the kit will be mailed out to you.  Order your kit by Friday 17th September,  I will order over the weekend, and hope to have the order by (fingers crossed 27th depending on mail, so will aim to have the kits in the mail on 29th, but will keep you informed if there's any changes to that)

There are a couple of options to this kit:

1. Purchase the kit as a "Stand Alone" Card kit  $50
2. Purchase the Whimsical Trees Bundle $89 (click on the link to view it and purchase it so it comes direct to you), and purchase the kit from me for $35 and receive instructions for a further 6 cards (emailed to you)
   
3. Or Purchase the Whimsy & Wonder Suite $139.50  (click on the link to view it and purchase it so it comes direct to you), and EITHER choose to receive all the instructions for the 12 cards emailed to you for free (with videos), OR purchase the kit from me for $35, and receive instructions for a further 6 cards emailed to you.

 Bear in mind that until the end of September, Sale-a-Bration is still on, so for every $90 of goodies you purchase you get to pick a FREE Sale-a-Bration product!!

 HOW TO PAY?

You can deposit direct to my CBA account, the exact amount plus your name

Heather McCarthy; 063828 10092273

Or you can use one of these payment links (I do pass on the fee I'm charged, which is 1.75% plus 30c)

Pink Christmas Full Kit without Bundle purchase ($50 option)

Pink Christmas Kit I've purchased the Bundle or Suite separately ($35 option)

 Click this link to see a list of all the products I have used to create these cards:

What Heather used 

 This is the photo of the "extra" cards for those who order the bundle or suite:

If you're reading this, and part of my Stampin' Up! Team (The CreateAbles, you will have access to the instructions and videos for this class, if you still want the kit contact me!)  If you're not part of my team, why not join?  Sale-a-Bration is an amazing time to join with extras - check it out here:  Join my Team

I hope these cards inspire you to create (and make it a "Pink Christmas"😃)

God Bless love

Heather xox