Case-ing the Catty... "Gift From the Garden".

Here is a card I CASED (copy and share everything) from the Annual Catalogue, using the "Gift From the Garden" stamp set. It is stamped onto Very Vanilla Cardstock using Old Olive, Mint Macaron and Rose Red inks, with the words stamped in Tuxedo Momento black ink ( my absolute favourite black ink). I used the Washi Punch to punch out the strips and adhered them with snail adhesive.  A simple bow using linen thread is the finishing touch.

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.

Clear Pillow Box Treat. Stampin' Up! Australia

This is a simple idea using clear pillow boxes, available from Kmart for a packet of 10.

Memories of My Fave Papers...soon to be gone! Stampin' Up!

                                                    Stampin' Up! Australia

Would you believe I made a video of this darling card, then had to delete it because the soundtrack was totally out of sync! Gaaaa! Never mind, I am still giving you the photo inspiration and I will now proceed to tell you what went into the construction process LOL!

Start with your gorgeous Watercolour Designer Series Paper, cut a Daffodil Delight Card base, then cut a layer of Crisp Cantaloupe 1/4" smaller, then cut a DSP piece 1/4" smaller again. Do not adhere, because we are adding a layer of Daffodil Delight ribbon (I attached it to the back of the DSP piece using good ol' Scotch tape).
Punch out a piece of DD with the petite petals punch, then stamp 2 flowers on whisper white, one in DD and one in CC (ie Crisp Cantaloupe) then punch them out as well. For the Sentiment, I used Loving Thoughts, then cut it out using the Apothecary Accents die, and sponged some more CC around the edge for definition.  
I popped on some candy dots from the Brights Pack, then added an inside layer which looks just like the envelope, in that I stamped a Petite Petal in Daffodil Delight, then in Crisp Cantaloupe, then, without re-inking I stamped again (stamped off) to form the 3rd flower.
Hope you like the finished card. Leave a comment, and share the love :)
Now I'm going back to my movie editor and finding out how to fix the sync problem.   !!!!
Vicki xx

The New Stampin' Up! Catalog Premiere

The new Stampin' Up! Catalog has Premiered in the US and demonstrators have been presented with their copies. Australian demonstrators will have to wait that little bit longer! AlI I can show you is the cover for now. I see some Alphabet framelits that look like fun. I'll keep you updated on the breaking news stories from our American Demonstrators.
Have a marvellously creative day.
Vicki x 


If you’d like any of the supplies, to shop, or to get a catalogue, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online with Stampin’ Up! directly through me by clicking the ‘shop online’ button above right.
If you live in Australia and you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! and want to join my team of Aussie Stampers I’d most definitely like to hear from you!

Stampin' Up! Australia. Bright Beautiful Boxes Day 2

Here is the second in the Bright, Beautiful Boxes Series. This box is very simple to make, and uses colours that are opposite each other on the colour wheel.

If you’d like to purchase any of the supplies, or to get a catalogue, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online with Stampin’ Up! directly through me by clicking the ‘shop online’ button above right.
If you live in Australia and you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! and want to join my team of Aussie Stampers I’d most definitely like to hear from you!

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Gorgeous Grungy Butterflies. You bet!

                                                             Stampin' Up! Australia.
Gorgeous Grunge meets butterfly and goes wild with this card design. I decided to bust out the Itty Bitty punch and add some melon mambo blooms a-sparkle with diamonds. Add a sequin or 3 and  you have one crazy cool card. Let me know what you think. 

 If you’d like any of the supplies, or to get a catalogue, please feel free to contact me, and of course you can shop online with Stampin’ Up! directly through me by clicking the ‘shop online’ button above right.
If you live in Australia and you’re thinking of joining Stampin’ Up! and want to join my team of Aussie Stampers I’d most definitely like to hear from you!

Free Online Class! Christmas Shadow Box. Stampin' Up! (+playlist)

Supplies used in this project:
RIBBA frame from IKEA $9.95

12" x 12" sheet of whisper white for background. #124302
Winter Frost DSP #132341
Winter Flurry Stamp set and Framelits (Bundle and Save)  #133284 Wood or #133285 Clear
Silver Glimmer Paper #124005
Brushed Silver Cardstock #124918
Basic Grey Cardstock #121689
Bird Builder Punch #117191
Silver foil Sheets #132178
Basic Jewel rhinestones #119246
Basic Jewel large pearl #125577
Stampin' dimensionals #104430
Glue pen or Tombow Multi purpose liquid glue  #110755
Glue Dots #103683
Large Vintage Faceted Designer buttons #127555
Large silver brad : Antique Brads or similar  #117273
Island Indigo ink#126986
Apothecary Accents Framelits #127003
Boho Blossoms Punch #119858
Frosted Finishes embellishments #132150
Expressions Thinlits Dies #132171
Very Merry Tags stamp set # 130393Wood or #130402 Clear
Petite curly label punch  #129405
Embossing folders: petals-a-plenty #116824
and modern mosaic #129984 (or similar)
Core-dinations cardstock in Coastal Cabana #131289
Island Indigo Cardstock #124390
Silver 1/8" Ribbon #132137
Dazzling Details silver sparkle glitter #127845

Do you live in Australia, and would you like to join Stampin' Up! and receive a discount on all your crafting supplies?
Join my team at http://AussieStampers.stampinup.net
Just go to the right hand top of the page and click on "join the fun"

Storytime Card - Stampin' Up! Australian demonstrator Vicki McCarthy

Here is today's card - it's quick and simple. I hope you give it a try. You can purchase all the materials for this card from my online store.
Live inspired!
Vicki x 
Do you live in Australia, and would you like to join Stampin' Up! and receive a discount on all your crafting supplies?
Join my team at http://AussieStampers.stampinup.net
Just go to the right hand top of the page and click on "join the fun"

Coming Soon!- Stampin' Up! Australia

Look out for my online class for the Flower Fair Simply Scrappin' bundle. This class will take you step by step through the 20 page album.

 

Classes This Week- Stampin' Up! Australia

In Saturday's class we will be making a Punch Art Bear using just ONE punch! We will also be making a criss cross box filled with love notes and envelopes to celebrate the changing of the Seasons.

In Tuesday's class we will be using the art prompt "Precious Metals" and making cards featuring metallic embossing, silver metallic paint, silver paper and metallic brads.

Hope to see you there!

 

Yummy Cupcake Card - Stampin' Up!- Stampin' Up! Australia

 

This card uses lots of co-ordinating products : the Cupcake builder punch, patio party DSP, and the matching cupcake stampset, as well as the typeset alphabet die. It's simple to put together, and makes an eye-catching birthday card. Enjoy the video tutorial!

Sale-A-Bration - FREE products- Stampin' Up! Australia

Click on the link below:

www.aussiestampers.stampinup.net

Stampin' Up! - Fabulous Neverending or Endless Card

                                 Have you ever made an Endless or Neverending Card?
You can use these instructions for your basic template and then choose your own papers, stamps and embellishments for any occasion.
The pieces for your basic card are 4 pieces measuring 6" x 3", and scored along the 6" side at
1 1/2" and 4 1/2"  You will need Sticky Strip to adhere the pieces together, and a Bone Folder to make the creases.
Stampin' Up! - Have fun with it!
Vicki x

Friendship Preserves Jar labels with matching Card - Stampin' Up! -

 

This is the perfect gift for a friend who is feeling unwell. The big jar will hold some home-made chicken soup. I bought the jars at the Reject shop for a few dollars each. Enjoy the Stampin' Up! - video tutorial!

 

 

 

One Tag TWENTY Different Ways! - Stampin' Up! -

It's time to start your Christmas cards! Here is my latest YouTube Stampin' Up! - Tutorial using the Two Tags Die.
Enjoy!

 

Watercolour Class YouTube - Stampin' Up! tutorial

Step-by-step instructions for a Christmas card using water colour techniques, sponging and masking to create a unique Stampin' Up! card.

Watercolour Classes - Stampin' Up!

 

I created this - Stampin' Up!Halloween Scene using sponging and masking. You can try it yourself.

It's easier than it looks!

Card Recipe:
Card stock: Whisper White for the card base - A4 cut in half and scored down the middle.
 Stampin' Up! watercolour paper 10.5cm x 15cm
Aquabrush, Blender Pen
Inks: Black Stazon, Old Olive, Real Red, Midnight Muse,
Marvellous Markers: Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Garden Green, Basic Black, Blush Blossom, Sahara Sand
White uniball signo gel pen
Stampsets: Greeting Card Kids, Lovely As A Tree (the largest pine tree image)
Adhesive: Sticky Strip (so the card front sits flat)
Punch: 1 3/4" Circle Punch
Post-it notes
Stampin' Sponges (quartered)

*Stamp the images first in black Stazon ink.
*Mask out a 1 3/4" circle with the post-it notes (punch out 2 pieces of post-it paper so the punch doesn't jam).
 *Cut a piece of printer paper or post-it note to make the shape of the hill and mask it.
*Lightly sponge Real Red ink  above the hill shape, then sponge Midnight Muse  ink into the sky, and blend the 2 colours near the horizon.
*Remove the mask from the hill and sponge Old Olive over the entire hill.
*Colour the image of the girl and the pumpkin using an aqua brush and markers.
*Blend Black ink into the bottom of the picture.
*Allow the paper to dry (otherwise it will get muddy), then come in with the markers and highlight the shadows. (I had the light source coming in from the left). add some Daffodil Delight to the moon, and anchor the pumpkin with Sahara Sand shadowing.
*Add white gel pen to highlight the parts that are coming toward you.
*Draw 3 bats (start with a bird and add wing details).

Stamp-A-Stack of Christmas Cards- Stampin' Up! - Stampin' Up! Australia

Stamp-A-Stack Christmas Card Class this Sunday

 @ The Art of Health and Wellbeing, 

10A Norton Street, Leichhardt.

10.30am - 12.30pm

Make 10 cards with envelopes

$30 All materials supplied

For all the details and to register go to www.meetup.com/Sydney-Arts-And-Crafts-Group

 

Super Easy Glitter Borders - Perfect Results every time! - Stampin' Up!