Something Saturday - Tulip Fields

 Hi there Creators,

well finally the Tulip Fields came off the ship and into stock.... and then out to me!

Today in my video I showed the Tulip Fields Bundle, and then only used the stamp set to create a quick and easy card.  However I did figure I could use the dies next Saturday, so come back again to find out what I do with the dies!

However today's video, in one of our Stampin' Up! events one of the demos used this set, and showed us how to line up the perspective Tulip fields

Here is the card I created:

I have to admit if I was making again, I think I'd stamp the windmill first, as I stamped it after the tulips and it kind of "floated" above them, hence the line of blue border flowers!

Anyway lining up the triangles is quite easy, stamp the long double one first, to create the "horizon", then the middle one, then 2 more either side - lets face it how many times do you see flowers really precise?, so I reckon we can get away with it being "close enough"

To get the clouds I've used the same blue as the blue border flowers (Pacific Point) but as that was a bit dark for the clouds I've stamped off first on scrap paper.  And the last thing I did was using my blender pen to "pull" the colour from the edges of the windmill, so it wasn't quite so white.

And there you have it a nice simple one layer card!

Click here to see the products I used:  What Heather used 

check out the video here: 

I hope this inspires you to create, remember things don't have to be complicated.

God Bless love

Heather xox

Something Saturday - Popping Pastels

 HI There Creators,

Today I felt like using my new Soft Pastels (which haven't had much of a work out yet despite owning them for a couple of months now)

We got given this "Amazing Silhouettes" stamp set at a recent conference and initially I wondered what the heck I would do with it 🤣  but I always used to love this technique and I figured it would work well with this set (I'm happy to say I think it does!)

On to the photos then a description for you.....

 

 

 

The technique is called Popping Pastels, as you can see it creates a beautiful light delicate image.

You'll need Versamark (and versamark refill if your pad is a bit dry - best if it's a bit juicy), Pastels, and cotton wool balls (and obviously a stamp set🤣)

What you do is ink up your stamp with versamark, stamp it (you won't be able to see it) Then puff pastels onto it - I scribble my pastels onto a scrap bit of paper first to get "dust", and pick up the dust from that.  As you puff the pastel dust onto it, it clings to the versamark and your image magically appears (so cool!)  you can add more than one colour to build up the colour you have on it, on this last tree I used about 4 colours.  The versamark will "set" the pastels in place for you.

To see what I used click here:  What Heather Used

and to see the video, here it is.....

 I hope this inspires you to create! (don't forget if you're in Australia, you can purchase through me, just click one of the links)

God Bless love

Heather xox

February Class Cards

 Hi there Creators,

Feels like ages since I've done a regular class!  however not quite back to normal yet, February's class is on Wednesday 9th Feb 10.30am or 7pm, it'll be a $20 class for the 4 cards, with written instructions and envelopes.  Then March we'll get back to the first Wednesday of the month.

So I'm guessing you want to see the cards?

First up, you'll get to pick which card you make but essentially it uses the same stamp sets (Amazing Silhouettes and In the Moment) and the Soft Pastels Assortment.  Check out what I used here:  What Heather used

Then this next card I've used the gorgeous Very Versailles, such a pretty stamp set!  Check out the products I used here:  What Heather Used

Third Card uses this lovely spread of flowers from Blessings of Home Stamp set.  Check out the products I used for this card here:  What Heather Used

And lastly I've used the Gentle Waves Stamp set, to create (what I think looks waterfall-like) however nobody else so far has felt that way about it - anyway I like it 🤣  let me know what you think!  Check out what I used here:  What Heather Used

If you can make it to one of the classes, do let me know!

Otherwise I hope these inspire you to create, and do ask me if you have any questions!

God Bless love

Heather xox
 

Something Saturday - One Sheet Wonder

 Hi there Creators,

Well today I was showing how to make a One Sheet Wonder (for those uninitiated) it's where you stamp up a sheet of paper or take a piece of Designer Paper, cut it several ways and make a heap of cards up from it.

I've used an A4 Sheet of paper and stamped the gorgeous new Flowing Flowers 157880 $44, using my 2021-2023 In Colour Stampin' Write Markers. (you can get all 5 of them for $26.25)

Anyway onto the photos.....

Here are the first set of cards I made before the video I've used some of the Brights colours with a white background for these ones:

 

 In the video I mention that I plan to dress up the cards a bit more, I've used the cute Brushed Brass Butterflies 158136 $ 17.50 for these cards:

 

The cards I made in the video have use the In Colours on a Vanilla Background:

 

And I've used the 2021 - 2023 In Colour Jewels (they're so pretty) and of course go beautifully with the ink colours!

Instructions.....

• First up take your piece of A4 White or Vanilla card, and stamp it up, I go with stamping the largest stamp randomly first, then moving down to the smallest stamp (make sure you leave room for the different stamps, but working this way, you should be able to fill in the small gaps with the smallest stamps) 

 

• Once you're happy with the way the whole sheet looks you can start cutting, here is my (rough) cutting guide for A4 sheet:   Cut the whole sheet in1/2 so you have 2 A5 sheets, fold one of these in 1/2 to make one card, then cut the other sheet, as shown:
  
  
  
  
•  then you can decide on colours to go under each piece, I used a 2.5cm piece under all the 2cm strips, then found some random scraps for the other 2 cards
• The first card has the 3 strips mounted on coloured card strips and attached to the card, with a saying at the bottom
• 2nd card has the 2 strips, again mounted onto coloured card, and attached in a cross shape to your card.
• Cards 3 & 4 just use the stamped piece as the focal point of each card.
• Card 5 is stamped on both the front and the back, just for something different!, but if you didn't want that, you could use the A5 sheet to make 4 more cards like the first 4 or just cut it in 1/2 and stick on the front of a card!
  

 As you can see really quite simple 😊

To see what I used click here:  What Heather Used

I hope this inspires you to have a go too, you could use Designer Paper to create the same cards, if you didn't want to stamp.

God Bless love 

Heather xox

Something Saturday - Let's get Masking

Hi there Creators,

This Something Saturday I couldn't resist using the fabulous Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks (158142 $17.50).  I've been using them a heap as I've been prepping for my Mega Class on 29th January.  They're so cool!! Lol

Anyway this time I figured I'd show how to make a single layer card, I think I used all but one of the masks.

Here is the initial card I had made up before the video I'd used the Regals colour palette for this card: Real Red for the butterfly, Rich Razzleberry and Blackberry Bliss for the central flowers, Cherry Cobbler for the single flower, and Shaded Spruce for the leaves,  Oh and Crushed Curry on the background

 

Then this card I made in the video using Brights colours palette, (and a sneaky subtle...)

I've used Flirty Flamingo for the butterfly, Bermuda Bay and Pacific Point for the central flowers, Mango Melody for the single flower, with Granny Apple Green for the leaves, then Soft Sea Foam for the background.  I personally prefer this one, where I swapped the background and inside butterfly masks over.  As you can see there is something extra on there!  It's the gorgeous Gilded Leafing 😊

It's pretty simple to create this card (and cheap! - gotta like that!)

Lay down the butterfly outer mask then pop whichever mask you want showing inside it over top, and hold it firmly in place (if any of it is really close to the edge, add a bit of scrap paper under the edge of the mask, so you don't accidentally colour anywhere extra on your card) then daub or brush over top  the colour of your choice.  When this is covered, remove the top mask and keep the bottom mask still there, then daub from the outside of the mask, allowing the middle to stay light.

The middle flowers use 2 masks on one, start with what I consider to be the one on the bottom of the sheet.  It's the more filled in mask, if you do that one first then the more delicate one lines up a lot easier, with the top and bottom flowers (don't try and line it up with the 2 side flowers as it doesn't make sense that way)

The single flower can be done so you do one part then the other and it can either sit directly on top of each other or you can offset it as I've done on this card., then of course add the leaves!

The Gilded Leafing is added by drawing on fine lines of glue - I use the Tombow thin end (Multipurpose Liquid Glue), allow it to dry slightly, then dunk in the gilded leafing, and brush off the excess (I use a sponge for this)

Want to see what I used, click here: What Heather used

and that's it!  check out the video here:

 I hope this inspires you to create.

God Bless love

Heather xox

 

Something Saturday - Colouring in your stamps a different way

 Hi there Creators, 

Today I'm showing you how to use daubers to colour in your block image stamps, you can get the prettiest combinations of colour onto one stamp this way.

I've used the Boughs & Blossoms Bundle (157712, $59.25)  (from the new Mini Catalogue) made up of the Bough Punch (157711, $31) and the Boughs & Blossoms Stamp set ($35, 157703)  I'd already decided I had to have the punch, and as it turns out we're using it in the Mega class on 29th January.  But when I see bundles I usually have to get both sections of it!  However the punch doesn't actually cut any of the stamped images out.

Anyway on to photos.....

this is the first card I had made up already to show, I've used my Brights colours on this, Daffodil Delight, Mango Melody and Poppy Parade for the flowers, then Granny Apple Green and Garden Green for the leaves (admittedly Garden Green isn't in the Brights colour range but it goes well!)

 

 

Then in the video I made up this card, using some more of the Brights colour range: Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay and Pacific Point for the flowers then the same combination for leaves, I'm not sure the photos give them as much justice.  The colours are so vibrant in the flesh!

 

Then because I'd done a "Blue Peter" and stamped and cut out the flowers earlier for the main card I also stamped the flower on this one during the video, then made it up into the tag afterwards

So, how do you do this?  it's actually really simple, you do need block image stamps, like these, then you ink up daubers (I always start with the lightest colour first) and daub the colour directly onto the stamp, when you get to the end of colouring your stamp in, chances are the colour will have dried off in patches, so to make it "inky" again, just huff on it, this will re-moisturize the colour and stamp!   I love using this technique and the colour really is so vibrant.  In fact so much so, that I've just realised there's no bling.... 🤣  Might have to go and add some.....

I hope this inspires you to have a go too!

God Bless love

Heather xox

Click here for products:  What Heather used

 

January Mega Class

 Hi there Creators, 

this post is a combined "Something Saturday" and Mega Class info.

It's that time of year again, when I do one of my mega classes😃

Details are:  

• Either by mail, or in person at Laanecoorie Town Hall,  
• Saturday 29th January from 10.30am till 3pm,  
• We'll be making 12 cards, and included in the cost are brand new products: 2 stamp sets, 1 punch, 1 set of stencils, 1/2 pack of bling, 1/4 reel of ribbon and more (and lunch).  Cost $130 for In Person, $120 for "by mail"  
• I do need to have your place booked and paid for by 11th January, so I can order the products, and make sure it's all arrived in time and prepped ready for each one of you. 

You will need to bring:

• Glues (I will provide a sheet of Dimensionals for each person)
• scissors (for intricate cutting)
• Pin tool or tweezers (if you like to use them)
• A Clear Block, "D" size is the best size, and will fit all the stamps

Also if you have them please bring:

• Aqua Painter
• Basic Gray or Black Stazon Ink pad
• Stampin' Pad (firm spongy pad you put under your work when using photopolymer stamps)
• A Stampin' Cleaner.

I will have spares of things, but do let me know what you'll need!  If you are doing this "by Mail" you'll also need some ink colours (I've used Flirty Flamingo, Bumblebee, Pear Pizzazz, Balmy Blue, Highland Heather, Crumb Cake & Smoky Slate, but they can be interchanged for other colours)

 

 Anyway on to the photos, there are a couple of "special cards" in the group, and not all of them made it into this photo, but it's a pretty good representation of the cards.

On to Something Saturday, and one of the cards that didn't make it into the above photo!

It's called a clear envelope shaker card.

 It uses (funnily enough) clear medium envelopes, which you can buy as a pack of 50 for only $10.50! (should keep you going for a while lol)

you'll also need a base card, but cut so it's A4 in 1/2 lengthways then folded at 14.8cm, and trimmed down to 14cm. A piece of window sheeting 14cm x 11cm.  You'll need something to decorate the base card, some shaker'y  bits and I've punched out some small dragonflies as it fits with my theme.

 

Decorate the front of your base card I used the new Butterflies & Flowers layering decorative masks (so pretty!), NB: make sure your card is upside down - might seem weird but, really important!

If you plan to add punched shapes to the front of your card, attach them to the window sheeting then slide this inside the clear envelope.

Add your shaker'y bits (in my case I used some old dazzling diamonds glitter and new frosted bead assortment)  I love the way the glitter coats the beads and makes them look pearly.

then seal it NB not with the envelope seal!  Just use some clear plastic cellotape to make sure the glitter and beads won't come out.

Now use the envelope seal inside the top of your base card, then seal the whole of the base card together (see the video) this becomes the back of your card, and the clear envelope stiffened with the window sheeting is the front of your card.

 

Here's the video for you to check out:

 Don't forget if you're interested in the class either in person or by mail. Book your place before 11th January!

 

I hope this inspires you to create

God Bless love

Heather.