6 Cling Wrap & Watercolor Cards

 I’ve made a batch of cards using the cling wrap Watercolor technique, and matched them with coloured envelopes. I get my envelopes from Officeworks in Australia, they are made by Quill. 

I hope you give this a try! Vicki x🎨🌟👩🏻‍🎨

The Magic of Cling Wrap and Watercolor! Fun Technique!

 Talk about playtime fun! These cards were so easy, anyone can do it, but the results were really pretty. Using good ol’ cling wrap ( kitchen wrap, Saran Wrap, glad wrap, depending on where you’re from ), the hardest part is waiting for them to dry.

I did take a couple of sneak peeks , but decided to leave them overnight, and I’m glad I did.

They turned out great.

Have a marvellously creative day! Vicki x

Stamped Line and Wash Watercolour Card!

What is line and wash technique? This is a term used in watercolour painting, where paint is added to an image sketched in ink.

You can use stamps to achieve amazing effects that look just like line and wash sketches without the fuss.

Instead of colouring within the lines you can do a loose wash of background and achieve the effect of a watercolour painting!

 Line and Wash Watercolor Technique using stamps as your line, then washing loosely with Gansai Tambi paints. any watercolour paints would work with this easy method!

Dendritic Printing: from Cards To Art!

 Make cool prints using low tech supplies. I absolutely love this technique. It is so easy your kids could do it too. 

Any smooth service would work for this. Some people use glass from old photo frames, but I don’t like the possibility of the glass breaking as you do need to apply pressure. Tiles worked really well for me, but tempered glass, like chopping boards, or Perspex sheets work really well too. 

Rainbow Builder Card: Bright AND Beautiful!

This card uses the Rainbow Builder die, and isn't it cute? Along with the Sunshine and Rainbows stamp set you can make a sensational-looking card to impress! Here are the supplies you will need:

Stamps
• Sunshine & Rainbows Stamp Set

Paper
• Bermuda Bay Cardstock
• Daffodil Delight Cardstock
• Old Olive Cardstock
• Pool Party Cardstock
• Pumpkin Pie Cardstock
• Real Red Cardstock
• Whisper White Cardstock

Ink
• Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad®
• Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad

Accessories and Tools
• Big Shot™
• Rainbow Builder Framelits™Dies

BookCase Builder Stamp Thank You Card.

For lovers of the Clean And Simple style, here is a card that gives the embossed background a chance to shine. Here are the supplies you will need to make this card:

Stamps
• Bookcase Builder Stamp Set*

Paper
• Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Calypso Coral Cardstock 
• Whisper White Cardstock

Ink
• Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad®
• Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Crushed Curry Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Cucumber Crush Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin’ Pad

Accessories and Tools
• Tip Top Taupe 5/8" (1.6 cm) Mini Striped Ribbon
• Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine
• Subtles Enamel Shapes
• Stampin' Dimensionals®
• Big Shot™
• Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder™
• Project Life Corner Punch

*From the 2017 occasions catalogue

Pretty in Pink, this darling card is coloured with Stampin' Blends markers.

Here are the supplies you will need to make this card.

Stamps
• Bright Wishes Stamp Set

Paper
• Whisper White Cardstock
• Whisper White Thick Cardstock
• Petal Garden Memories & More Card Pack

Ink
• Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Pad®
• Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
• Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends® Combo Pack
• Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
• Pool Party Light Stampin’ Blends Marker
• Rich Razzleberry Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
• Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

Accessories and Tools
• Delicate White Doilies
• Old Olive Baker's Twine
• 5/8" Burlap Ribbon
• Big Shot™
• Layering Circles Framelits™ Dies
• Sponge Brayers

The Cake Soiree stamp looks lovely popped on a layered circle die. I love this colour combination...it's bright and cheerful. Here are the supplies you will need to make this card.

Stamps
• Cake Soirée Stamp Set

Paper
• Smoky Slate Cardstock
• Whisper White Cardstock
• Wild Wasabi Cardstock

Ink
• Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad®
• Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin’ Pad

Accessories and Tools
• Pool Party Solid Baker’s Twine
• Metallics Sequin Assortment
• Big Shot™
• Layered Circle Framelits™Dies
• Sweet Cake Framelits™Dies

Waterfont Card with a Twist of Ribbon.

The waterfront stamp set is so versatile, and one of my go-tos . I love the way you can effortlessly create different scenes. This stamp is very popular in my card making class, and we have made lots of different versions of cards using this stamp.

Stamps

• Waterfront Stamp Set

Paper

• Island Indigo

• Pear Pizzazz

• Smokey Slate

• Very Vanilla

Ink

• Crumb Cake®

• Island Indigo Classic Stampin’ Pad® Combo Pack

• Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin’ Pad

• Smokey Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad

Accessories and Tools

• Pear Pizzazz 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon

• Big Shot™

• Seaside Textured Impressions™ Embossing Folder

• Stitched Shapes Framelits™ Dies

Fruit Basket Long and Narrow Card

The long and narrow notecards and envelopes make a change from the usual layout. This designer series paper "tutti fruitti" is divine, yes?

Here are the supplies you will need to make this card.

Stamps

• Fruit Basket Stamp Set

Paper

• Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock

• Whisper White Cardstock

• Tutti-Frutti Designer Series Paper Stack

• Whisper White Narrow Notecards & Envelopes

Ink

• Garden Green ®

Accessories and Tools

• Tutti-Frutti Adhesive-Backed Sequins

• 2-1/4" Circle Punch

• Banner Triple Punch

Share what You Love: Available For a Limited Time.

The "Share What You Love" bundle is available for a limited time, until the end of May 2018. It is available in several options, here is what you get in the "Gotta Have It All" bundle. 

Gotta Have It All Bundle 149812 Price: $222.75 The perfect bundle for passionate papercrafters who want to have it all. Enjoy more ways to share your love of stamping. Love What You Do Photopolymer Stamp Set * Quantity: 13 photopolymer stamps * Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, e, h Make A Difference Photopolymer Stamp Set * Quantity: 143 photopolymer stamps * Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, g Very Vanilla A4 Cardstock * 40 sheets * A4 * Acid free * Lignin free Share What You Love A4 Cardstock Pack * 24 sheets: 6 each of 4 colors * A4 Pearlized Doilies * White doilies with pearlized finish * 24 doilies * 2-7/8" (7.3 cm) Share What You Love 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper * 24 sheets  * 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad * Fast drying, dye-based ink * Grapefruit Grove * Acid free Rich Razzleberry 1/4" (6.4 mm) Velvet Ribbon * 10 yards (9.1 m) * Rich Razzleberry Share What You Love Artisan Pearls * 100 pieces Lovely Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder * 4-1/2" x 6-3/16" (11.4 x 15.7 cm) Statement of My Heart Photopolymer Single Stamp * Quantity: 1 photopolymer stamp * Suggested clear block (sold separately): e Very Vanilla C6 Envelopes * 40 envelopes * 5-3/4" x 4-3/8" (14.6 x 11.1 cm) Share What You Love Embellishment Kit Kit includes: * 4 large labels * 8 small labels * 8 yards Tranquil Tide Baker's Twine * 8 yards pearlized thread * 8 silver adhesive-backed roses * 8 silver paper clips * 8 Grapefruit Grove paper clips * Designer box, 6" x 4-3/4" x 1" (15.2 x 12.1 x 2.5 cm) Item number 149812: to purchase yours go to my Stampin' Up online store. SHOP NOW

Balloon Celebration and Matching Punch.

The Balloon Celebration Stamp Set lends itself to lovely soft images: here I have simply pierced the edges of the card with a paper piercer to add to the ethereal feel . 

Balloon Celebration   #140675

Balloon Bouquet Punch # 140609

More Party Pants Projects. Stampin' Up! in Sydney.

Gold is the new black! I am using so much gold trim in all my latest projects. Here are some examples of how to add the new bling to your cards, using the Party Pants Stamp Set.
                     All materials available in the store: www.AussieStampers.stampinup.net

Vellum Glimmer Butterfly Card. New Catalogue. Stampin' Up! Australia

Sometimes a small card can pack a big punch. Bling, pearls, vellum and 4 different ink colours come together beautifully in this tiny gem, which was inspired by a sample on page 10 of the new Occasions Catalogue.
This  3 x 3 card has it's own little vellum envelope, created with one of the free products in the Sale-A Bration catalogue, Botanical Gardens Designer Vellum Stack #141019.
The Number of Years Bundle #140811, and the Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper #140550 are from the new Occasions Catalogue.
Ink colours used were Blushing Bride, Strawberry Slush, Pool Party and Wild Wasabi.
The measurements for the vellum envelope (using the Envelope Punch Board) are, cut your vellum to 5/1/4" x 5 1/4" ( 13.3cm x 13.3cm), use one of the leftover pieces for your card, and your first score line is at 2 5/8" ( 6.7cm ).

Our Next Class is coming up soon. Register your spot now so you don't miss out.

 Join our Christmas card making class in Sutherland Shire.
This will be the first class in my new Stampin' Studio.
Come along for a fun morning of paper crafting. We will be making the adorable Christmas Shaker Cards that are featured in the Ocassions Catalogue, plus 2 more projects.
 All the details are on Meetup. To Register, simply click on the link below.

http://www.meetup.com/cardmaking-art-papercraft/events/226206749/

You Make Me Happy Card.

Stamps
• Perfect Pennants Stamp Set

Paper
• Crumb Cake Cardstock
• Pool Party Cardstock
• Whisper White Cardstock
• Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack
• Tea Lace Paper Doilies

Ink
• Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad
• Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad

Stampin’ Up! Accessories
• Silver Bakers Twine
• Hardware Clips Essentials
• Stampin’ Dimensionals
• Envelope Punch Board
• Big Shot

The NEW Gift Box Punch Board from Stampin' Up!

 The Gift Box Punch Board will be available from 28th August when the Occasions Catalogue goes live. This is the Extra Large Box on the left, and the Medium box on the right. The Gift Box Punch Board makes up to 15 different sized boxes, including oblong and square boxes.

DIY Fabulous Double Hearts Border Trick and a Faker Shaker Card! Stampin' Up! Australia

 How adorable is this Double Hearts Border Trim. This video will give you a step-by-step tutorial on how to achieve this look.

Faker Shaker Card using the Hearts Framelits, a Cellophane Bag, and the Pictogram Punches Stamp set. Just pop some heart confetti into the cello bag and sandwich it between 2 card layers. Easy!

Aussie Koala With a Gum Leaf! Stampin' Up! Australia

Here is a little Koala Mascot sporting his team colours and holding a Eucalyptus Leaf. This technique uses an easy masking tip, and I show you my tip on how to line up your ribbon perfectly.

Cupcake Party CASED from the Catalog. Stampin' Up! Australia

The colours in this card are just divine....Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight and Bermuda Bay.
I have added an inner layer to balance the weight of the card and it is finished off with some Dazzling Details. We will be making this card in our next class. You can register at http://www.meetup.com/cardmaking-art-papercraft