CTC141 – Birthday

Posted in 1 3/4" circle punch, Banner triple punch, Birthday cards, Confetti Celebration, CTC Challenge, Starburst punch by Rebecca S

Can you believe that Spring is just around the corner? This year is going past so quickly!!

We are caseing the Birthday section, pages 68-85, of the 2017-2018 Annual Catalogue.

There are so many fabulous cards in this section. As always, it’s so hard to choose which one to case! I decided to case this card on page 74.

I made two versions of this card. For the first one, I used the Birthday Memories DSP for the background and I made the Hooray banner in Daffodil Delight and stamped in Pacific Point. It was nice to just use punches for a change and not get out the Big Shot. I couldn’t decide where to put the banner as I didn’t want to cover up the cute animals on the paper! I used the Cherry Cobbler Double stitched ribbon as the banners.

For my second card, I went similar to the catalogue image and used the party lights stamp. I also added in the Happy Birthday stamp. I still used the Birthday Memories DSP for the tags on the Hooray circle.

These are two cards I’ll be keeping in my stash for the occasional kid birthday party I get invited to.

I hope you can join us for this weeks challenge, over at our Facebook group.

Next up is my friend Julia. She has created an amazing project for you!

Seeing as we seem to have a few kitty lovers on the CTC Crew, I wanted to share an updated picture of my two boys, Jaster and Shadow. Jaster loves to sit on boxes so when my Holiday Catalogues arrived, he had to sit on it!! Shadow isn’t as crafty, so he is usually having a nap on the lounge when Jaster and I are in the craft room.

Happy Stamping!

Stampin’ Up! Product List

Confetti Celebration Clear-Mount Stamp Set [142034] $31.00	Birthday Memories Designer Series Paper [144118] $19.25	Real Red A4 Card Stock [106578] $14.00	Pacific Point A4 Card Stock [116202] $14.00
Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.75	Daffodil Delight A4 Card Stock [121680] $14.00	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad [126949] $11.50	Pacific Point Classic Stampin’ Pad [126951] $11.50
Starburst Punch [143717] $31.00	1-3/4″ Circle Punch [119850] $31.00	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $38.00

18Jun2017

CTC133 – Love and Sympathy

Posted in Banner triple punch, CTC Challenge, Eclectic Layers thinlits, Just Add Text, Oh So Eclectic, Sheet Music, Stitched Shapes framelits by Rebecca S

It’s so nice having a new catalogue and starting to play with my new goodies. We are slowly working our way through the new catalogue and it’s lovely to see all the fabulous creations on the CTC Facebook group. If you would like to check them out, just click here and join up! And don’t forget to add your creation as well.

This week, we are casing the Love and Sympathy section, pages 86-101 of the 2017-2018 Annual Catalogue.

I decided to case the grey card on page 101 which used the You’ve Got this stamp set, which I do love. I did want to use a different set and colours, cos I wanted to play with new goodies!!

This catalogue has some amazing new background stamps, and I’ve recently bought Sheet Music as I have a few musical friends and this will be perfect for cards for them. So straight away, I had to turn the card from landscape to portrait as you can’t have music laying on it’s side!! I did stamp it in black first but it was too harsh, so I used Sahara Sand instead for a softer look.

I used the Oh So Eclectic Stamp set and the matching Eclectic Layers thinlits. I’m not sure if the thinlits are meant to cut out the more solid flower but I used it anyway! I used Berry Burst, Powder Pink and Pear Pizzazz for the flowers and leaves. I almost forgot to mention that I put Clear Stella on the cut out flower for a bit more sparkle.

One of the products I often forget to use is Vellum! But every time I use it, I wonder why I don’t use it more often. I cut out a banner using the triple Banner punch and then stamped the sentiment from the Just Add Text stamp set.

Oh, oh, can you see the new mini sequins!! They are soooo cute!! #diedandgonetoheaven #sparklesaremyhappyplace

Now don’t forgot to come and join the group and share your project casing the Love and Sympathy section.

Next up is the lovely Judy.

Happy Stamping

Stampin’ Up! Product List

Oh So Eclectic Clear-Mount Bundle [145356] $81.00	Sheet Music Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143970] $26.00	Just Add Text Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143934] $31.00	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $50.00
Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock [106550] $15.75	Berry Burst A4 Cardstock [144249] $14.00	Card Stock A4 Pear Pizzazz [131290] $14.00	White Vellum A4 Card Stock [106584] $11.50
Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad [126976] $11.50	Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [144083] $11.50	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [131180] $11.50	Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [144084] $11.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Silver Mini Sequin Trim [144230] $10.50	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $11.50

9Apr2017

CTC123 – Easter

Posted in Banner triple punch, Basket Builder framelits, Basket Bunch, Blender pen, CTC Challenge, fringe scissors, Sparkle embossing folder by Rebecca S

It’s been an exciting weekend for Stampin’ Up! demonstrators around the world. We have just had Onstage 2017 which is a fun time for demonstrators to get together, all at the same time throughout the world, and we have just seen the next Annual Catalogue! Yes, I have a copy in my hot little hands!! But I’m not sharing it with you just yet. You’ll have to wait until 1 June.

I also got to catch up with some of the CTC Crew in Sydney which was great! Nothing like meeting up in person. Here’s Liz Gross and I. Bronwyn Eastley and I were shopping and ran into Liz!!

So back with the program!! We are casing Easter projects this week.

I was flipping through the Annual Catalogue (gee, I should do that more often) and I came across this cute acorn thank card on page 36.

I decided to case the card at the top. I used the same Sparkle embossing folder with a whisper white cardstock base. Instead of using burlap ribbon, I decided to use a piece of Wild Wasabi cardstock and cut it with the fringe scissors to make some grass. I just love the Basket Bunch stamp set and the matching Basket Builder framelits. The bunnies are just so cute!!

I stamped the bunny, eggs, birds and flowers in memento ink and cut them out with the framelits. I coloured them using the blender pens and So Saffron, Blushing Bride, Marina Mist, Pool Party and Calyspo Coral ink.

To create the sentiment, I used a combination of stamp sets. Happy is from Endless Birthday Wishes and Easter is from Crazy about You stamp set.

I’m hoping my nieces’ like the card as their Easter present will be inside!! Not chocolate but tickets to a concert!! Best.Auntie.Ever

Enjoy our hop this weekend!! And Happy Easter!!

Next up is the gorgeous Kelly Kent!!

Hoppy Stamping

Stampin’ Up! Product List

Basket Bunch Photopolymer Bundle [144731] $81.75	Endless Birthday Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set [140273] $28.00	Crazy About You Clear Stamp Set [138859] $68.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.75
Wild Wasabi A4 Card Stock [111850] $14.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	So Saffron Classic Stampin’ Pad [126957] $11.50	Blushing Bride Classic Stampin’ Pad [131172] $11.50
Marina Mist Classic Stampin’ Pad [126962] $11.50	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad [126983] $11.50	Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad [126982] $11.50	Blender Pens [102845] $17.00
Banner Triple Punch [138292] $38.00	Fringe Scissors [133325] $17.00

22Mar2017

CI06 – Colour Inkspiration

Posted in Banner triple punch, Colour INKspiration, Watercolor Words by Rebecca S

I can’t believe that we are back with another Colour Inkspiration challenge for you! Isn’t the year just flying past!

Our sixth challenge is Night of Navy, Pool Party, Calypso Coral and Gold. Such a pretty combination.

I decided to use this card for my monthly stamp club. I have been wanting to show the ladies how to water colour so I started with a piece of water colour paper and my ink pads and started to play from there. It’s a bit nerve wracking but I’m happy with how it turned out. I then embossed my sentiment from the Watercolour Words stamp set using gold embossing powder. I think my powder must be getting a bit old as it’s not as shiny as it used to be.

I then layered up my watercolour piece with gold foil and Calypso Coral and then did a little tag on the side using gold sequins.

The ladies were a bit nervous doing their colouring but they all enjoyed it (well I hope they did!).

Next up is the talented Nikki Spencer. I can’t wait to see what she has created!

I’m looking forward to seeing what you create with these colours. Make sure you join in the fun at our Facebook Group. Just click here and join in!

Happy Stamping

Stampin’ Up! Product List

Watercolor Words Photopolymer Stamp Set [138702] $45.00	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad [126970] $11.50	Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad [126982] $11.50	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad [126983] $11.50
Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock [106577] $14.00	Pool Party A4 Card Stock [124391] $14.00	Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock [124392] $14.00	Watercolor Paper [122959] $8.75
Aqua Painters [103954] $20.00	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $38.00	Gold Sequin Trim [132983] $8.75

12Mar2017

CTC119 – Sale-a-bration

Posted in Banner triple punch, CTC Challenge, Designer Tee, Double Trouble, Large Polka Dot embossing folder, Layering Circle framelits, Make a Medallion, Stitched Shapes framelits by Rebecca S

I can’t believe that we are halfway through March already!! Last year seem to go so slow waiting for my trip to New York and now it’s been nearly 5 months since I returned!

It’s finally starting to get a bit cooler here in Queensland. Bring on Autumn, I say!!

This week we are casing the final section of the Sale-a-bration catalogue, pages 16-19. But don’t worry, Sale-a-bration isn’t finished yet and neither are we!

This section includes the Hey Chick set and I have to admit this is not my favourite set although all the creations I have seen look amazing. So far, it is actually the most popular SAB stamp set in all the Stampin’ Up! markets.

I decided to case the chicken card on the right on page 15.

I’m having a market stand on the day before Mother’s Day so I’m planning on making a few Mother’s Day cards for all those last minute shoppers. I went with Rose Red, Pink Pirouette and Sahara Sand as my colours and used the Double Take stamp set for the sentiment. I kept the same Large Polka Dot embossing folder as the original.

I just love the Make a Medallion SAB stamp set and made my circles. I am slightly addicted to the layering circle framelits at the moment so this set was perfect for me! To create the banner, I tried the solid love image in Pink Pirouette but it didn’t stand out very well on the Sahara Sand card stock so I used Rose Red and stamped off first then onto the cardstock which turned out much better. I then stamped the second thin love without stamping off for a darker colour.

It needed a bit of bling, so I added a few rhinestones to the centre of the medallion.

I was then drawn to the Designer Tee samples on page 18 and decided to case the t-shirt card on the right.

I like the sentiments in the Designer Tee stamp set although I don’t have the matching framelits. I had a flip through my DSP and decided to use the Cupcakes & Carousels DSP stack. I’ve been practising my watercolour technique and I seem to be getting the knack of it. Being patient and just waiting for it to dry before adding more colour helps a lot!!

Once again, the layering circle framelits with their complimentary Stitched shapes framelits make an appearance! I’m pretty happy with how this card turned out!!

Time is running out to earn your favourite sale-a-bration products, so place your qualifying $90 order with me today. Here’s a link to my online store. Don’t forget SAB ends on 31 March!

Next up on our hop today is the lovely Kathryn.

Please come and join our Facebook Challenge Group where you can join us and share your projects from the same section of the catalogue.

Happy Stamping!!

Stampin’ Up! Product List

Double Take Photopolymer Stamp Set [142908] $61.00	Make A Medallion (Photopolymer) [143274] $0.00	Rose Red A4 Card Stock [108613] $14.00	Sahara Sand A4 Card Stock [121695] $14.00	Pink Pirouette A4 Card Stock [116203] $14.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.75
Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin’ Pad [126956] $11.50	Rose Red Classic Stampin’ Pad [126954] $11.50	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $58.00	Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [133739] $13.00	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $38.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $8.75
Designer Tee Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143359] $0.00	Cupcakes & Carousels Designer Series Paper Stack [142744] $17.50	Watercolor Paper [122959] $8.75	Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay [131286] $14.00	So Saffron A4 Card Stock [108611] $14.00	Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock [106550] $15.75
So Saffron Classic Stampin’ Pad [126957] $11.50	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad [131171] $11.50	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $50.00	Silver Metallic Thread [138402] $5.25	Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim [137910] $8.75	Silver Sequin Trim [138399] $8.75
Aqua Painters [103954] $20.00

29Jan2017

CTC113 – Sale-a-bration

Posted in Banner triple punch, CTC Challenge, Oh So Succulent, Succulent Framelits by Rebecca S

It was a big week with most kids heading back to school and everyone getting back into “normal” routines. Even though it was a short week as everyone had the day off to celebrate my birthday!! (or maybe, Australia Day!!) I had a lovely day celebrating with friends, having a picnic at Wynnum Wading Pools.

This week we are caseing the Sale-a-bration catalogue, and specifically pages 4 to 7.

I couldn’t decide what to do!! I eventually decided to case the balloon card at the top of page 7.

I just love this dsp!! Isn’t it nice! And you can get it for free when you spend $90. But I didn’t use this paper as I’ve just bought the Oh So Succulent stamp set and matching Succulent framelits and I HAD to use it. (You know what I mean!!)

I used the Succulent Garden DSP as the base layer then stamped and cut the flowers. It’s my 16th wedding anniversary this week, so I used the love sentiment from the stamp set. I’m sure my husband will appreciate the flowers and glitter on the card!! lol!

Next on the hop is the lovely Kelly Kent.

Please come and join our new Facebook Challenge Group where you can join us and share your projects from the same section of the catalogue.

Hope you have a great week,

Happy Stamping

Stampin’ Up! Product List

Oh So Succulent Photopolymer Bundle [145184] $83.25	Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper [142778] $19.25	Mint Macaron A4 Cardstock [138344] $14.00	Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock [124392] $14.00
Sweet Sugarplum A4 Cardstock [141423] $14.00	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin’ Pad [126983] $11.50	Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin’ Pad [141395] $11.50	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $38.00
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $11.50

15Jan2017

CTC111 – Sale-a-bration

Posted in Banner triple punch, CTC Challenge, Envelope Punch Board, Vertical Garden by Rebecca S

Don’t you just love freebies! I certainly do!! Especially when it comes to stamps and paper!

We are casing the brand new Sale-a-bration catalogue this week. Don’t you just love the Inside the Lines DSP. Too die for!!

I have decided to case the layout of the square card on page ?

I kinda made it rather large, just folded a piece of a4 cardstock in half and trimmed it to make a square. But that’s ok, I wanted to show case the Tasty Treats Specialty DSP. I couldn’t decide which ice-cream to choose, so I went with them all. I added a pool party matt as I wanted to make the squares “pop”. I used the hello stamp from the Vertical Garden stamp set using Watermelon Wonder and shadowed it with Chocolate Chip to match the colours in the DSP.

I layered the banner on a strip of Watermelon Wonder and added a bow using the silver ribbon from the free SAB metallic ribbon combo. Oh, and I used the Banner Triple punch to create the banner.

I even made a matching envelope and STAMPED it!! Lol, I always forget about the envelope. And you know what, I’ve even sent it out already!!

I hope you like my card. Next on the hop is the amazing Mel Pagano.

Don’t forget that we have moved our challenges to our new Facebook Group, CASEing the Catty Sunday Challenges, so make sure you pop over and join in over there!! It’s certainly been great this week seeing everyone join in.

Happy Stamping

Stampin’ Up! Product List

Vertical Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set [142996] $36.50	Tasty Treats Specialty Designer Series Paper [142770] $22.75	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $15.75	Pool Party A4 Card Stock [124391] $14.00
Watermelon Wonder A4 Cardstock [138341] $14.00	Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin’ Pad [138323] $11.50	Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin’ Pad [126979] $11.50	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $38.00
Envelope Punch Board [133774] $32.00	Neutrals Envelope Paper [138310] $10.50	3/8″ Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack [143601] $0.00