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.

Desk Top Card Organiser using the Gift Box Punch Board. Stampin' Up! Aus...

Here is a nifty card organiser made with the gift box punch board. I have changed the design to incorporate a taller, more sturdy box to hold items on your desk.

Retiring Favourites: Day 6 with Techniques. Stampin' Up! Australia

 How's this for a cute baby combo? I was so thrilled to "accidentally" discover this new technique while I was making the first card...I was able to re-use the framelit mask to make a second card. I am christening it "the layered Die cut Technique!" Scroll down to the video below for the tutorial.

         

Retiring Favourites & Techniques: Day 5. Stampin' Up! Australia

Swallowtail is retiring! This is such a beautiful stamp. Watch the video to see some suggestions on how to use it.

More Sneak Peeks from the new Catalogue!

I am just loving these new stamp sets, particularly the mason jars with matching framelits!
Check back on June first to see the new catalogue live on my blog. I will also be doing a catalogue walkthrough for you on Youtube on the Aussie Stampers Channel.

Colourful Thanks Card. Stampin' Up!

Colourful Thanks Card

Here are the supplies you will need:

Stamps
• Work of Art Stamp Set

Paper
• Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, and Whisper White Cardstock

Ink
• Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad®
• Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, and Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pads®
• VersaMark® Ink Pad

Stampin’ Up! Accessories
• White Stampin’ Emboss® Powder
• Everyday Chic Designer Washi Tape
• Fast Fuse Adhesive
• Mini Glue Dots®
• Sweetheart Punch
• Heat Tool
• Embossing Buddy®

Retiring Favourites & Techniques: Day 4. Stampin' Up! Australia

Try these new inking techniques : the results are always surprising, and you get a slightly different result every time.

This technique uses rock salt, water, and Shimmery White Cardstock.

Here is a different technique using painters tape and going direct to stamp pad.

Retiring Favourites & Techniques: Day 3. Copic Colouring. Stampin' Up! Australia

Copic colouring! Sweetbriar Rose is another retiring stamp set. Note the shading using both warm greys and cool greys in copic colours.

I have chosen to frame the mauve version and mounted it on Old Olive and Wisteria Wonder Card stock.  

Shadow: W00  W1  W3. 

Stamen : Y18  Y19. 

Flowers  BV0000  BV 11  BV13  BV17. 

Leaves: Stampin'Up! Blendabilities (now retired) Old olive, light medium and dark, plus copic G20.

The pink version has been mounted onto Melon Mambo and Old Olive Cardstock.

Shadow: C1  C3  C5 R0000.

Stamen: Y00  Y21  Y23  Y26. 

Flowers R0000  RV 02  RV13  RV21  RV06.

Leaves: G20  YG03  YG23.