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I've made this card for a stamping friend who has had a tough medical diagnosis this year. I know she loves the Pretty Peacock colour and feathers, so I had to incorporate them into the design.
Her blog logo has a two-toned feather similar to the ones I made. To get this effect I inked the feathers in Crumb Cake ink, then used a Sponge Dauber to add Pretty Peacock ink over most of the stamp, leaving just a bit of the Crumb Cake showing. Then I fussy-cut the feathers...thank goodness for the super-sharp Paper Snips with that very fine point!
I decided to use 2 pieces of the Brightly Gleaming Designer Series Paper. They have the same scroll design on a Pretty Peacock background, but one is in Night of Navy and the other is in Copper Foil. I also added the Copper ribbon from the Basket Weave and Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack to the centre of the Pretty Peacock ½" Scalloped Linen Ribbon. More of that ribbon makes a bow, and I pulled out the now-retired Copper Metallic Thread to add a tousle behind the feathers. The label pieces are cut with the Tasteful Labels dies. I cut the Crumb Cake label in half horizontally and spread it apart to make it more visible behind the Whisper White label. I know my friend will recognise the personalised touches I put into her card, and hope it will bring a smile to her day. Isn't it fun we can make cards that are as unique as the individuals we send them to? Here's what I used for this card - you can click on any image to go to my online store. Upcoming Classes & Events
November Class Kit Ordering Deadlines:
November Class Zoom Assembly Sessions:
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These are the projects I made on my Facebook Live video this week. You can watch the replay on YouTube or Facebook.
A quick reminder for friends in North America who will be changing their clocks this weekend: it will affect what time I will go live next Wednesday! Double-check and make a reminder on your paper or electronic calendar so you don't miss out. 
The first card is a simpler version, while the second is more stepped-up, with the ribbon and extra layers.
This week I used the sketch at CASE-ing Tuesday, a sketch challenge based on samples in the current Stampin' Up! catalogues. This week's sketch is based on a picture in the Mini Catalogue on page 81.
Here's what I used to make these cards - you can click on the pics to go to my online store!
Upcoming Classes & Events
November Class Kit Ordering Deadlines:
November Class Zoom Assembly Sessions:
Here's a card from my July Monthly Card Class that I haven't shared here yet:
I CASE'd this design from Jolanda Johnstone. I love layouts like this that you can make with whatever papers, stamps and embellishments you have in your stash. The hexagon shapes are made with the Tailored Tag punch:
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If you'd like complete directions for this and 4 more cards, you can click to purchase the July Class Tutorial for the reduced price of just AUD$10 (approx. US$7.50)! Instructions include
Prefer to make it on your own? Here's the supply list - click on any picture to go straight to my online store to purchase what you need. Upcoming Classes & Events
3 great class offerings for November - see all the details here!
Last Friday I attended an online crafting class taught may my "sister" demo on Kylie's team, Carolina Evans. She taught us to make this fun fold card that she adapted from one by Debbie Mageed. I adapted Carolina's design to make use of the supplies I had.
I decided to use a piece of In Good Taste Designer Series Paper on my card base. This is one of the paper packs that's on sale through the end of the week! (see details below) The flower is coated in Wink of Stella glitter-y goodness, which doesn't show up on camera. You can see how the card is engineered in this pic:
And it folds flat to fit in an envelope!
Normally I'd give you the measurements here, but since Carolina modified the design a bit I'll refer you to her site if you want to make it in centimetres (A4), and to Debbie's site for inches (Letter). You can see by both examples that the possibilities for this design are endless! If you give it a go please send me pictures...I love to see what you create! Here's what I used to make this card...remember you can click on any pic to purchase that item at my online store. Only 4 Days Left To Save 15% On
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3 great class offerings for November - see all the details here!
This card was inspired by one posted online somewhere...I whizzed past it, barely noting it, but it stuck with me because I had to sit down and create this. I can't even remember any details of the original, just the impression of the colourful dots.
It's fun to go back to the basics of just stamps, paper and ink!
It's fun to go back to the basics of just stamps, paper and ink!
You can re-create this using any colours you have at hand. I used Highland Heather, Just Jade and Memento Tuxedo Black. Beauty Abounds is the stamp set used. Easy-peasy! I went back-and-forth on whether to add a few rhinestones, but elected to keep it truly simple.
Here are the supplies I used - remember you can click on any image to go to my online store.
Here are the supplies I used - remember you can click on any image to go to my online store.
Upcoming Classes & Events
Poinsettia Petals Card Class Series
Note: product purchase is required for this class.
Each month’s Kit will include written instructions and supplies to make 2 each of the 5 designs. The Tutorial gives complete cutting and assembly directions. Either purchase qualifies you to participate in the Zoom assembly session on 15 November. See all the details.
Note: product purchase is required for this class.
Each month’s Kit will include written instructions and supplies to make 2 each of the 5 designs. The Tutorial gives complete cutting and assembly directions. Either purchase qualifies you to participate in the Zoom assembly session on 15 November. See all the details.
Note: product purchase is required for this class.
Each month’s Kit will include written instructions and supplies to make 2 each of the 5 designs. The Tutorial gives complete cutting and assembly directions. Either purchase qualifies you to participate in the Zoom assembly session on 15 November. See all the details.
Each month’s Kit will include written instructions and supplies to make 2 each of the 5 designs. The Tutorial gives complete cutting and assembly directions. Either purchase qualifies you to participate in the Zoom assembly session on 15 November. See all the details.
Monthly Card Class
Make 5 cards using a variety of techniques and great Stampin' Up! products.
Purchase a Kit or just the Tutorial and play along via Zoom on 21 November.
See all the details.
Make 5 cards using a variety of techniques and great Stampin' Up! products.
Purchase a Kit or just the Tutorial and play along via Zoom on 21 November.
See all the details.
These are the projects from my Facebook Live video this week. You can watch the video on replay on YouTube or Facebook. Apologies for the distraction and noise caused by Noah, the 9.5 week old Seeing Eye Dog puppy in training. He does eventually fall asleep and I can get on with business.
The basic idea is to scribble with the brush end of Stampin' Blends Markers on the largest clear block, spritz with 90-99% isopropyl alcohol* and pick up the ink with a piece of Window Sheet. It dries very quickly, and then you can re-spray the block and pick up some more ink. When it gets too dilute or muddy, spritz and wipe down the block and repeat with the same or another colour as you wish. You really will need to watch the video to see the technique.
Once the Window Sheet is dry you can turn it over and add punched or die-cut pieces, or stamp with Staz-On ink (classic ink will not work on the plastic).
* A note on the isopropyl alcohol: In the U.S. it's pretty easy to pick up 90% rubbing alcohol at the drugstore. It will work better than 70%, though you can give that a try if you can't find the 90%. In Australia the only thing I've found in chemists or supermarkets is Isocol, which I think is 64% alcohol plus some other ingredients. I didn't find that it worked well. At Jaycar (an electronics store that reminds me of Radio Shack in the U.S.) I was able to get the 99.8% isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle that works a treat! I would think that electronics stores like Frys.com in the U.S. would have it, and I know it's easily available on Amazon, and your pharmacist might be able to get you some as well.
The basic idea is to scribble with the brush end of Stampin' Blends Markers on the largest clear block, spritz with 90-99% isopropyl alcohol* and pick up the ink with a piece of Window Sheet. It dries very quickly, and then you can re-spray the block and pick up some more ink. When it gets too dilute or muddy, spritz and wipe down the block and repeat with the same or another colour as you wish. You really will need to watch the video to see the technique.
Once the Window Sheet is dry you can turn it over and add punched or die-cut pieces, or stamp with Staz-On ink (classic ink will not work on the plastic).
* A note on the isopropyl alcohol: In the U.S. it's pretty easy to pick up 90% rubbing alcohol at the drugstore. It will work better than 70%, though you can give that a try if you can't find the 90%. In Australia the only thing I've found in chemists or supermarkets is Isocol, which I think is 64% alcohol plus some other ingredients. I didn't find that it worked well. At Jaycar (an electronics store that reminds me of Radio Shack in the U.S.) I was able to get the 99.8% isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle that works a treat! I would think that electronics stores like Frys.com in the U.S. would have it, and I know it's easily available on Amazon, and your pharmacist might be able to get you some as well.
Dark and Light Cherry Cobbler, Dark Pumpkin Pie. Sentiment is from Best Year, and is cut with the Layering Ovals Dies. Leaves are from Forever Gold Laser Cut Specialty Paper.
Dark Shaded Spruce, Dark Old Olive, Dark Granny Apple Green. Stamped on the front side with Forever Fern in Staz-On Jet Black ink. Sentiment is from So Sentimental and is cut out with Stitched So Sweetly Dies.
Dark Misty Moonlight, Dark Pretty Peacock, Dark Just Jade. Images and sentiment from Friend Like You stamped in Staz-On Jet Black ink.
Dark Night of Navy, Dark Mossy Meadow, Dark Granny Apple Green. Smooth Sailing Dies. Sentiment is from Friend Like You.
Dark Cherry Cobbler, Dark Pumpkin Pie, Dark Mango Melody. Poppy Moments Dies.
Dark Misty Moonlight, Dark Just Jade, Dark Magenta Madness. Sentiment is from So Sentimental and is stamped in Blackberry Bliss. Stitched So Sweetly Dies.
Here are the shopping links for all the supplies I used:
Here are the shopping links for all the supplies I used:
Upcoming Classes & Events
Monthly Card Class
Make 5 cards using a variety of techniques and great Stampin' Up! products.
Purchase a Kit or just the Tutorial and play along via Zoom on 21 November.
See all the details.
Make 5 cards using a variety of techniques and great Stampin' Up! products.
Purchase a Kit or just the Tutorial and play along via Zoom on 21 November.
See all the details.
Christmas Gleaming Card Class Series
Note: product purchase is required for this class.
Each month’s Kit will include written instructions and supplies to make 2 each of the 5 designs. The Tutorial gives complete cutting and assembly directions. Either purchase qualifies you to participate in the Zoom assembly session on 15 November. See all the details.
Note: product purchase is required for this class.
Each month’s Kit will include written instructions and supplies to make 2 each of the 5 designs. The Tutorial gives complete cutting and assembly directions. Either purchase qualifies you to participate in the Zoom assembly session on 15 November. See all the details.
Poinsettia Petals Card Class Series
Note: product purchase is required for this class.
Each month’s Kit will include written instructions and supplies to make 2 each of the 5 designs. The Tutorial gives complete cutting and assembly directions. Either purchase qualifies you to participate in the Zoom assembly session on 15 November. See all the details.
Note: product purchase is required for this class.
Each month’s Kit will include written instructions and supplies to make 2 each of the 5 designs. The Tutorial gives complete cutting and assembly directions. Either purchase qualifies you to participate in the Zoom assembly session on 15 November. See all the details.
I've got 3 great class offerings for November!
All of them are offered in 2 formats:
- Kits - for residents of Australia only. You receive all the pieces of cardstock, Designer Series paper, ribbon and embellishments you need to assemble the cards in the class. You are expected to have a Basic Tool & Supply Kit to complete the projects. You will also need to supply your own sentiment stamps and ink. The written tutorial is included, and an online assembly session is scheduled for each class. Kits can be picked up from my residence in Melbourne using safe, social distancing protocols, or I can ship via tracked satchel.
- Tutorial - available worldwide. You will receive a written tutorial via download that includes all measurements in inches (for Letter cardstock in the U.S.A. and Canada) and centimetres (for A4 cardstock in the South Pacific, U.K. and Europe). Photographs illustrating key steps and complete supply lists are also included. Customers who order the tutorial are also invited to the online assembly session for each class.
Monthly Card Class
Make 5 projects featuring a variety of techniques and Stampin' Up! products.
Kit: $30.00 + $8.95 optional postage
Tutorial: $15.00
Online (Zoom) Group Assembly Session: Third Saturday of the month, 2:00 pm AEDT (optional). Meeting link will be shared when you place your order.
Class Schedule:
November Kit Ordering Deadline: Thursday, 12 November.*
November Zoom Assembly Session: Saturday, 21 November, 2 pm AEDT.
December Kit Ordering Deadline: Thursday, 3 December*
December Zoom Assembly Session: Saturday, 19 December 2 pm AEDT
*Please order as early as possible to ensure timely delivery.
Kit: $30.00 + $8.95 optional postage
Tutorial: $15.00
Online (Zoom) Group Assembly Session: Third Saturday of the month, 2:00 pm AEDT (optional). Meeting link will be shared when you place your order.
Class Schedule:
November Kit Ordering Deadline: Thursday, 12 November.*
November Zoom Assembly Session: Saturday, 21 November, 2 pm AEDT.
December Kit Ordering Deadline: Thursday, 3 December*
December Zoom Assembly Session: Saturday, 19 December 2 pm AEDT
*Please order as early as possible to ensure timely delivery.
Poinsettia Petals Class Series
This class series will run October-December 2020, and will give you complete instructions to make 5 designs each month, plus an optional group assembly session via Zoom. I am offering 2 options:
Class Kit (Australian residents only): $35 per month + postage if required. Each month’s kit will include written instructions and supplies to make 2 each of the 5 designs.
Written Tutorial: $15 per month. Each tutorial includes step-by-step instructions, pictures, and measurements in both centimetres and inches.
Participants must have:
Class Schedule
November Kit Ordering Deadline: Thursday, 5 November.*
November Zoom Assembly Session: Saturday, 14 November, 2 pm AEDT.
December Kit Ordering Deadline: Thursday, 3 December*
December Zoom Assembly Session: Saturday, 12 December 2 pm AEDT
*Please order as early as possible to ensure timely delivery.
Class Kit (Australian residents only): $35 per month + postage if required. Each month’s kit will include written instructions and supplies to make 2 each of the 5 designs.
Written Tutorial: $15 per month. Each tutorial includes step-by-step instructions, pictures, and measurements in both centimetres and inches.
Participants must have:
- Poinsettia Petals Bundle - stamp set and dies
- Die cutting machine
- Ink pads: Real Red, Old Olive, Garden Green, Bumblebee, Soft Suede
- Basic card-making kit: Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Bone Folder.
Class Schedule
November Kit Ordering Deadline: Thursday, 5 November.*
November Zoom Assembly Session: Saturday, 14 November, 2 pm AEDT.
December Kit Ordering Deadline: Thursday, 3 December*
December Zoom Assembly Session: Saturday, 12 December 2 pm AEDT
*Please order as early as possible to ensure timely delivery.
Class Kit click image to order | Tutorials click image to order  still available - click to order |
Christmas Gleaming Class Series
This class series will run October-December 2020, and will give your complete instructions to make 5 designs each month, plus an optional group assembly session via Zoom. I am offering 2 options:
Class Kit (Australian residents only): $30 per month + postage if required. Each month’s kit will include written instructions and supplies to make 2 each of the 5 designs. Note: you will be required to cut/punch your own DSP pieces.
Written Tutorial: $15 per month. Each tutorial includes step-by-step instructions, pictures, and measurements in both centimetres and inches.
Participants must have:
Class Schedule
November Kit Ordering Deadline: Thursday, 5 November.*
November Zoom Assembly Session: Saturday, 14 November, 2 pm AEDT.
December Kit Ordering Deadline: Thursday, 3 December*
December Zoom Assembly Session: Saturday, 12 December 2 pm AEDT
*Please order as early as possible to ensure timely delivery.
Class Kit (Australian residents only): $30 per month + postage if required. Each month’s kit will include written instructions and supplies to make 2 each of the 5 designs. Note: you will be required to cut/punch your own DSP pieces.
Written Tutorial: $15 per month. Each tutorial includes step-by-step instructions, pictures, and measurements in both centimetres and inches.
Participants must have:
- Christmas Gleaming Variety Bundle - stamp set, punches and Designer Series Paper
- Heat Tool
- Ink pads: Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Pretty Peacock, Versamark.
- Embossing Powders: Gold and Silver
- Basic card-making kit: Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Bone Folder.
Class Schedule
November Kit Ordering Deadline: Thursday, 5 November.*
November Zoom Assembly Session: Saturday, 14 November, 2 pm AEDT.
December Kit Ordering Deadline: Thursday, 3 December*
December Zoom Assembly Session: Saturday, 12 December 2 pm AEDT
*Please order as early as possible to ensure timely delivery.
Class Kit click on image to order | Tutorials click on image to order still available – click on image to order |
Over the weekend I had another play with the Love of Leaves bundle while Noah (the 9-week-old Seeing Eye Dog puppy we're caring for) took a good nap.
One of my favourite things about this bundle is the optional stitched inner die that adds such great detail and texture to the leaves. Another favourite thing is that when you buy the bundle of stamps and dies together you save 10% off buying them individually!
One of my favourite things about this bundle is the optional stitched inner die that adds such great detail and texture to the leaves. Another favourite thing is that when you buy the bundle of stamps and dies together you save 10% off buying them individually!
This colour palette is very representative of Melbourne this weekend...it was cloudy, grey and chilly, but there's evidence of Spring popping out everywhere in the leaves, grass and flowers. I stamped the leaves with their respective ink colours on cardstock: Pear Pizzazz, Calypso Coral, So Saffron and Old Olive. The card base and sentiment are Gray Granite, and the DSP is In Good Taste.
Once I had the leaves and sentiment stamped and die-cut, I arranged them how I liked and used Glad Press N Seal to flip them over and apply Stampin' Dimensionals to the back. Here's an example of how I use the Dimensionals to adhere the leaves together into one element to be placed on the card:
Once I had the leaves and sentiment stamped and die-cut, I arranged them how I liked and used Glad Press N Seal to flip them over and apply Stampin' Dimensionals to the back. Here's an example of how I use the Dimensionals to adhere the leaves together into one element to be placed on the card:
I also added a length of the 3/16" Braided Linen Trim to the back of the leaves with a bit of sticky tape and unravelled the ends. Then I removed the Dimensional backings and flipped it all over to place where I wanted it on the card front. A few Rhinestone Basic Jewels and it was complete!
Here's the list of supplies that link directly to my Stampin' Up! store. Make a purchase under $25o using this Host Code at checkout (UYAHNWPT) and I'll send you a gift. If your order is $250 or more you'll earn Stampin' Rewards and get to choose your own gift!
Here's the list of supplies that link directly to my Stampin' Up! store. Make a purchase under $25o using this Host Code at checkout (UYAHNWPT) and I'll send you a gift. If your order is $250 or more you'll earn Stampin' Rewards and get to choose your own gift!
Don't forget - select Designer Series Paper on sale!
Sale: $17.00
Price: $20.00
Here's this week's project:
I have looked at the Arrange A Wreath Bundle for quite a while, and finally decided to purchase it. Like all of SU!'s current dies, it cuts and embosses beautifully, and is fun to play with.
I liked the one Whisper White layer with the 2 Just Jade layers well enough, but adding the Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels took it to the next level! Fortunately there are 220 in the pack, LOL.
Here's everything used on this card:
I liked the one Whisper White layer with the 2 Just Jade layers well enough, but adding the Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels took it to the next level! Fortunately there are 220 in the pack, LOL.
Here's everything used on this card:
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