Stampin' Pals: Cards for kids

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Friday, 18 February 2022

Otter Friends

Playing around with the Awesome Otters SALE-A-Bration stamp set, I decided to try mirror stamping with my Stamparatus. I was so excited by how it turned out, I shared it with my February Craft & Chat attendees and they made a surprise 4th card this month.

They also fell in love with these sweet friends, holding hands, and used a variety of DSP to make their cards different. It's not too late to add Awesome Otters to your order, because SAB will run until 16 March, but only in the South Pacific. It is included FREE (if you choose this reward) with your $90 order.

If you'd like to make cards similar to this, and need more information, feel free to get in touch. If you live anywhere in Australia, you may order from my online store (and I'll do a happy dance)! I hold classes in my home - South Morang, Victoria and can do at Phillip Island Victoria as well.

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Your orders are very much appreciated, no matter how small or big, every little bit helps me to meet my minimums, and keep on creating. Hopefully you are inspired by some of the projects I share, and want to make your own. My online shop is open anytime and delivery by tracked Australia Post takes 5-10 days.

Friday, 4 February 2022

Birthday Robot

In between tidying my craft room this afternoon and sorting classes for the coming weeks, I spied this challenge at Just Add Ink.

Now minimalist is somewhat outside my comfort-zone, and I bet I'm not the only one , but I'd just finished prepping the new stamp Nuts And Bolts to use tonight, and decided he was the perfect candidate for a minimalist card.

You'll find Nuts & Bolts on page 13 of the Stampin' Up! mini catalogue, just perfect for kid's birthday cards and even Valentine's for your sweetheart. I'm thinking even my young grandies could stamp some of these!

Even better, join my team for $169 (remember to have your order for $235.00 worth of products written down), and after that get a 20% discount on orders. Which 2 free stamp sets would you add on?

If you live in Australia, you can join my team, the FUNdamentals. One of the great things about Stampin' Up!® is the support they give to their demonstrators, creating a lovely 'family' feel. There is no pressure to hold parties, classes or demonstrate unless this is a path you want to go down. For January through to March 16th, there is a special joining offer of two free stamp sets from either catalogue, in addition to the other $235 worth of product. YES, you can pick expensive stamp sets! Want to find out more? Message me to make a time to chat. MOB: 0417 500 681

Wednesday, 26 January 2022

Colour Creations Blog Hop - Pacific Point

The participants in Colour Creations are all Stampin' Up! demonstrators and members of Art With Heart. This is week 33 of Colour Creations Blog Hop, and as we use the colours alphabetically, we are up to Pacific Point. This bright blue pairs well with other primary shades, such as the Poppy Parade and Bumble Bee that I've used.

Over the summer break I've enjoyed playing with new stamps, and Kite Delight is just that, a delight! The SALE-A-bration Marbellous DSP, free with your $90 order provided a lovely background but the other DSP is Hey Sports Fan. Some strips of paper provide added intesrest behind the stamped panel.

I have another kite card to share on Friday night, don't forget to check back.

Currently, through January and February, Stampin' Up! offer a bonus with your $90 order, a free item. This promotion is called SALE-A-Bration, and there are a number of different rewards including a couple of higher value ones for larger orders.

If you live in Australia, you can join my team,the FUNdamentals.

One of the great things about Stampin' Up!® is the support they give to their demonstrators, creating a lovely 'family' feel. There is no pressure to hold parties, classes or demonstrate unless this is a path you want to go down. For January through to February 28, there is a special joining offer of two free stamp sets from either catalogue, in addition to the other $235 worth of product. YES, you can pick expensive stamp sets! Want to find out more?

Sunday, 4 April 2021

CTC#312 Favourite Retiring Dies

The CASE-ing The Catty Crew are a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators from Australia & New Zealand who take inspiration weekly from the catalogues. The catalogues are a fantastic resource and we love to inspire you to seek inspiration there too.

Annual Catalogue time can be bittersweet: - excitement for all the lovely new stamps, colours and embellishments and a sadness for those that have to retire to make way for the new additions. This time there are so many dies retiring that it may take some time adjusting. The fact that all circle punches have gone along with Stitched Shapes dies is leaving a huge void. Unfortunately, as this blog goes live, this great set of dies is no longer available in Australia. Do check out the Last Chance Products Sale though.

I've enjoyed making a few cards with the Kangaroo & Company Bundle over the last few days, always sitting on a Stitched Circle. I CASE-d that idea from page 17 of the January-June catalogue. Often I begin by making a very close replica of the catalogue sample, and find that lots of ideas are generated once I'm handling the stamps and dies. Layering Circle Dies might be a good substitute if you don't already have dies or punches for cutting circles.

It was a surprise to me that the Kangaroo die cuts a very neat slit in Mumma Kanga's pocket, so all these little 'accessories' can be inserted - how cute is that?

Even better that there are dies to cut them out, and you have the choice of making them removable or sticking them in place.

The images are quite easily coloured using your preferred method, and I chose Blends. Reluctantly, I haven't added a great deal in the way of embellishment to the card, as it can be a little risky when it is used for a young child, as this card will be. I did think some Holiday Rhinestones in navy would have added a little more interest.

With so many great dies retiring, I'm sure you have a project to share on CASEing the Catty Sunday Challenge Facebook page, featuring a retiring die