CTC236 – Love, Thanks and Support

Welcome to another week of Caseing the Catty. It’s a wonderful rainy day today, just perfect for crafting!! Who am I kidding, any weather is good for crafting!!

This week, we are casing the Love, Thanks & Support section, pages 72-97 of the 2019-2020 Annual Catalogue.

There’s lots of choose from! I didn’t get too far in and went with a card on page 79.

This layout is very easy to duplicate. I decided to use the Bird Ballad DSP instead of a stamped image as the birds on the paper are just too cute. (And I didn’t want to do any fussy cutting either!). I layered the dsp with Pool Party cardstock. I cut a frame using the Layering Squares dies in Daffodil Delight cardstock. I used the Foam Adhesive Strips to lift up the frame.

I cut a strip of vellum cardstock and used the Triple Banner punch to create a banner. I stamped the sentiment in Bermuda Bay. The sentiment is from the Incredible Like You stamp set, which I discovered has retired after I had written my post!

I added a bow using the Scalloped Lace Trim which is just so pretty.

Next up is the lovely Tina. I can’t wait to see what she has created.

We would love to see your creation from this section. Just add it over on our Facebook page.

Happy Stamping

Product List

Encircled In Warmth Cling Stamp Set [156449] $33.00	Encircled In Beauty Dies [155546] $59.00	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323] $50.00	Wintry 3 D Embossing Folders [155433] $17.50
Gold 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Shimmer Vellum [156471] $8.75	Be Dazzling 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Paper [156629] $0.00	Shaded Spruce A4 Cardstock [147006] $15.25	Real Red A4 Card Stock [106578] $15.25
Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon [153535] $12.25

Stampin’ Up! Product List

Incredible Like You Photopolymer Stamp Set [148708] $28.00	Layering Squares Dies [141708] $58.00	Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper [149592] $20.00	Pool Party A4 Card Stock [124391] $15.25
Petal Pink A4 Cardstock [147009] $15.25	Daffodil Delight A4 Card Stock [121680] $15.25	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [147096] $13.00	Very Vanilla 3/8" (1 Cm) Scalloped Lace Trim [149593] $12.25
Banner Triple Punch [138292] $38.00

3Feb2019

CTC214 – Sale-a-bration

Posted in Banner triple punch, Cat punch, Rectangle Stitched framelits, Sale-a-bration by Rebecca S

What a crazy week it has been weather wise in Australia! From flooding up the top to fires down the bottom and extreme heat in between! I hope you have been able to keep safe.

This week at CTC we are back casing the Sale-a-bration catalogue.

As you may know, all the items in the Sale-a-bration catalogue are free!! YAY!! You can select from these items when you spend $90 or more in my online store (here) or buy contacting me directly to place your order.

I decided to case the card from page 10 which features the By the Bay stamp set. This type of set is not really my style but I liked the layout of this card with the frames.

I think the stitched rectangle framelits are quickly becoming my favourites! I cut out a frame using the Wood Textures DSP (I’ll be sad when it retires as it’s so handy) and a piece of whisper white. I sponged it with a sponge brayer in Granny Apple Green and Balmy Blue.

As a cat lover, I wanted to use the new Nine Lives stamp set and the matching Cat punch. And it’s my 18th wedding anniversary today, so it’s the card for my husband. We have two spoilt kitties, Shadow (who is black) and Jaster (my grey boy). I had a few goes at stamping and colouring a black cat but I settled with using the black blends. It’s not just hard to photograph a black cat, but it’s hard to colour one as well!

I stamped the grey kitty in Gray Granite and coloured gently with my aqua painter. I also stamped some blades of grass from the Abstract Impressions stamp set.

I then created a little banner for the sentiment which is also from the Nine Lives stamp set.

Next up is fellow kitty lover, Peta.

We would love to see what inspires you from the Sale-a-bration catalogue. Share your creations with us at our Facebook group.

If you love the Sale-a-bration goodies, keep your eye out as there are some new products coming out mid February!!

Happy Stamping and keep safe!!

Stampin’ Up! Product List

Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies [148551] $61.00	Cat Punch [144666] $31.00	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $38.00	Nine Lives Photopolymer Stamp Set [148703] $25.00
Abstract Impressions Photopolymer Stamp Set [147513] $45.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack [144177] $19.25	Sponge Brayers [141714] $14.00
Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad [147095] $13.00	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad [147105] $13.00	Basic Black Combo Pack Stampin’ Blends [147942] $15.50	Aqua Painters [103954] $20.00

3Jan2019

Oh I love a new Catalogue

Posted in Banner triple punch, Itty Bitty Greetings, Occasions Catalogue, Sale-a-bration, Uncategorized by Rebecca S

Are you as excited as me? The 2019 Occasions Catalogue starts today!!!

Oh and Happy New Year everyone!! It seems like 2018 went past so fast!! Do I really have to go back to work on Monday?

At least having the 2019 Occasions Catalogue to drool over will make it a bit better. And of course, a new year means that it’s also Sale-a-bration time! Every year, the goodies offered by Stampin’ Up! for free get better and better. There’s stamps, paper, framelits, wooden embellishments, foil paper and more!!

For those who don’t know, Sale-a-bration runs from 3 January to 31 March and for every $90 you spend with me, you will be able to choose a free product from the Sale-a-bration catalogue.

Here’s a card that I made using the free Botanical Butterfly DSP.

All I’ve done is cut out the butterflies from the DSP and created the banner for the sentiment using the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set. (I actually cased this card from the Stampin’ Success magazine that all Stampin’ Up! demonstrators receive) #demoperks

So you can earn free products by:

Shopping with me

Hosting a workshop with me

or by taking advantage of the joining special and receiving lots of free goodies!!!

There are two fabulous options for joining this year. Option 2 receives the gorgeous Craft & Carry tote bag which is perfect for taking your stamping equipment on the go!

If you would like a copy of the 2019 Occasions Catalogue and Sale-a-bration catalogue, let me know and I’ll send one out to you!

Happy Stamping!!

Stampin’ Up! Product List

Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper [149622] $0.00	Itty Bitty Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146667] $63.00	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $38.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00
Highland Heather Classic Stampin’ Pad [147103] $13.00

23Sep2018

CTC197 – Joyous Noel

Posted in Banner triple punch, Beautiful Bauble, CTC Blog Hop, Detailed Baubles thinlits, Great Joy, Stampin' Blends by Rebecca S

Welcome to another week of Caseing the Catty. I am really loving the 2018 Holiday Catalogue. I can’t wait for Christmas!!

This week we are casing the Joyous Noel section, pages 28-35 of the 2018 Holiday Catalogue.

The Joyous Noel suite is just gorgeous. The DSP is to die for!! However, I’ve decided to case the bauble card on page 34.

I made two cards using this card as inspiration. My first one was a close case, however I have used the Dashing Along DSP instead of an embossed background. I used the Great Joy stamp set which goes perfectly with Stampin’ Blends. I’ve used Smoky Slate, Call Me Clover, Cherry Cobbler and Daffodil Delight.

I also put Wink of Stella on the bow but it’s a bit hard to photograph. The sentiment is from the Beautiful Baubles stamp set.

This is such a great layout to case. I’ve gone with a non-traditional colour theme of Bermuda Bay and Pool Party.

To create the embossed background, I used the new Big Shot embossing mats. With the mats, you can use a die and instead of cutting, it just embosses the cardstock. Awesome!!

I embossed the baubles from Beautiful Baubles in silver embossing powder and cut out with the largest circle from the Stitched Shape framelits.

Whilst I am a traditional Christmas colour lover, I quite like the combo of Bermuda Bay, Pool Party and silver!

Next up is the lovely Rose.

I hope you can join in with us at our Facebook group!

And in case you were wondering, it’s 39 days until I leave for Orlando!! Oh gee, that’s coming up quickly!!

Happy Stamping

Stampin’ Up! Product List

Great Joy Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147846] $40.00	Beautiful Baubles Photopolymer Bundle [149920] $75.50	Dashing Along Designer Series Paper [149903] $19.25	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00
Call Me Clover A4 Cardstock [146992] $14.75	Pool Party A4 Card Stock [124391] $14.75	Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay [131286] $14.75	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00
Call Me Clover Stampin’ Pad [147139] $13.00	Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad [147107] $13.00	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad [147096] $13.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $15.00
Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144598] $15.50	Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [145058] $15.50	Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144603] $15.50	Call Me Clover Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147282] $15.50
Banner Triple Punch [138292] $38.00	Big Shot Embossing Mats [146327] $26.00	Silver Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109131] $8.75	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $11.50