The card I made last week is made using the Fancy Flora Suite Collection, which I made on my ‘Live with Michele’. every Friday at 1pm (AEDT). This week I was running a bit late having too much fun playing with this suite. Have added the link to the video below.
There is a lot is this suite –
Two-Tone Flora Bundle – two step stamps flowers, easy to line up for six beautiful flowers and two one-step leaves. This also has the coordinating dies to cut out your stamped images.
Something Fancy Bundle – 10 sentiments and frame dies that could be used on any card or scrapbook layout
Welcome to Creativity Abounds Blog Hop. We are a group of very keen Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrators from all around the world that are coming together to share our creative ideas with you. We are happy that you can join us and hope that we can Inspire you to make creations of your own.
This card was created for our Stamp Camp held last weekend. It was amazing and the project created by the other team members were amazing. To see them follow the Hop, links are listed below. I hope next time you can join us….Our next Camp will be in July, so watch for more details as we get closer.
Here is my card that I created for the camp and this hop.
This card is made of layers, of Crumb Cake and Bermuda Bay Cardstock. The circle background was created by colouring vellum with Stampin’ Blends (Tahitian Tide & Bermuda Bay) and 99% Alcohol. I wanted the alcohol background to give the feeling of movement and water.
To see how I created this background, see my video using this technique HERE, from a few years ago.
The card Insert kept very simple….
You may be starting here or have come from someone else’s blog – either way there is a list at the end of this post to help you move around all the different blogs and get many amazing ideas. We all have our country listed – so if you are looking for a demonstrator in your country, these demonstrators would love to look after you with your Stampin’ Up! ® shopping or if you would like to join our Stampin’ Up!® teams.
Follow the Hop here..
For More Inspiration we have our new Tutorial Bundle
Last weekend I took part in the Creativity Abound Stamp Camp, our Theme for the camp was BY the Bay Suite. Besides creating cards with the themed suite we also have challenges for the participants to take part in. Tracy Held from the team designed this a Sketch Challenge for us to recreate in any products we wanted.
The Dainty Delight Bundle is found in the 2023 Stampin’ Up! Mini Catalogue $ 96.25 (AUD) By purchasing the Dainty Delight Bundle, allows you to choose an item for FREE from the Sale-A-Bration Catalogue and why not make that the Dainty Flowers DSP.
Sale-A-Bration finishes at the end of February, see below for Catalogues and recently added products.
Sketch Challenge by Tracy Held
Cutting Measurements
Paper
Colour
Imperial
Metric
Card Base
Blushing Bride
4 ¼ x 11”, score @ 5 ½”
10.5 x 29.9cm, score @ 14.9cm
Card Front
DSP – Blushing Bride
4 ¼ x 5 ½”
10.5 x 14.9cm
Vellum
3 x 4½”
8 x 11.5cm
Diagonal Strip
Basic White
1 x 8″
2.5 x 20cm
Vertical Strip
Blushing Bride
1¼ x 6″
3.3 x 15cm
Stamping – Flowers and sentiment
Basic White
3 x 6″
8 x 15
Card Insert
Basic White
4 x 5 ¼”
10 x 14.4cm
Adhere Card Front to Card Base
Flowers and Sentiment
Stamp floral image with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Colour the flowers and leaves in the Blushing Bride and Pear Pizzazz Ink using a Blender Pen
On the same piece of cardstock stamp the sentiment in Blushing Bride.
Die Cut the flowers and fussy cut the sentiment
Vellum – Die cut scalloped rectangle
Adhere the flower image to the vellum die cut, add mini dimenionals to the back of the sentiment and attach onto flowers and vellum.
Diagonal Strip
using Blushing Bride ink stamp leaf randomly over the strip.
Colour the leaves in Pear Pizzazz using the Blender Pen
Lay strip on to the card at the angle you want and trim back to the card edges
With Blending Brush and Blushing Bride Ink, brush colour around all the edges.
Attach diagonal strip to the card fron with multi purpose glue.
Vertical Strip
Using the scalloped edge die, die cut the scallops along the bottom edge.
Lay the vertical diecut strip onto the card and position it evenly across the card. Trim back and adhere.
Place dimensionals onto the back of the vellum, hiding them behind the flowers and sentiment
White Bakers Twine – tie a small bow and attach with a glue dot
Card Insert
Stamp image onto the bottom right corner using Blushing Bride Ink.
Colour leaves in Pear Pizzazz with a Blender Pen.
With Blending Brush add Blushing Bride Ink on the right corner edges
Adhere insert into the card.
Thank you for stopping by and reading my Blog. I hope you have enjoyed my projects & that you’re inspired to get crafty!
On Friday’s ‘Live’ I created the card below using the Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper from the Sale-A-Bration Catalogue. This paper coordinates with the Dainty Delight Bundle found in the Mini Catalogue. Purchasing the Dainty Delight Bundle for $96.25 (AUD), allows you to choose an item for FREE from the Sale-A-Bration Catalogue and why not make that the Dainty Flowers DSP.
Measurements Used..
** By using a larger piece of DSP to cut your circle you can decided which portion of the flowers you want to use.
Don’t know why but I couldn’t upload my live as I would normally do…don’t you just love the world of technology….But instead click on the image above and it will take you to my YouTube Live.
Thank you for stopping by and reading my Blog. I hope you have enjoyed my projects & that you’re inspired to get crafty!
Stampin’ Up! products used in today’s Project
All products used are listed below and are linked to my On-Line Store
Today on my ‘Live’ I created this great Fun Fold, this is another interesting find on Instagram that I just had to try. I have used the Hand-Penned Petal Stamps and coordinating Penned Flowers Dies. The Designer Series Paper used for this card is from the Dainty Flowers 12 x12″ found in the current Sale-A-Bration. When you spend $90 or $180 you can earn a product for FREE from the Sale-A-Bration Catalogue. Links to Catalogues and my Online Store can be found towards the end of my post.
Today’s card I used the By the Bay Suite Collection in the 2023 Mini Catalogue by Stampin’ Up!®. The By the Bay 6 x 6″ DSP is the hero of this suite, the designs are stunning.
How to create this card…
The Sea Grasses were cut from DSP using two of the dies and the shells I cut from Basic White cardstock and coloured with Blends – Colypso Coral & Petal Pink. The shells were then lightly curved using a Bone Folder.
The sentiment was stamped in Night Of Navy Ink onto the sentiment strip.
Three of the Flat Adhesive-Backed Pearls attached to card.
A strip of the DSP was added to the side edge of the card
Cutting Measurements
Paper
Colour
Imperial
Metric
Card Base
Balmy Blue
4 ¼ x 11”, score @ 5 ½”
10.5 x 29.9cm, score @ 14.9cm
Card Mat
Basic White
4 x 5 ¼”
10 x 14.4cm
Card Front
DSP
3 ⅞ x 5 ⅛”
9.7 x 14.1cm
Sentiment
Basic White
4 x 5 ¼”
2.5 x 110cm
Card Insert
Basic White
4 x 5 ¼”
10 x 14.4cm
Insert Trim
DSP
¾ x 5 ⅛”
2 x 14.1cm
Shells
Basic White
scraps
Grasses
DSP
scraps
By the Bay Creativity Abounds Stamp Camp
If you love this suite join us at the By the Bay Stamp Camp for all the details click HERE Cost FREE when you purchase the By the Bay Suite Collection from me. If you from live out side of Australia, let me know and I can put you into contact with a Demo in your area from the design team.
Thank you for stopping by and reading my Blog. I hope you have enjoyed my projects & that you’re inspired to get crafty!
The card I made on my Live this week is a ‘Fun Fold Stepper Inspiration with a hidden Note‘. I found this card while going through some Instagram Reels, it was made by Yasmin Diaz. I have made it using the Framed Florets Bundle, Cane Weave 3D Embossing folder and the sentiment is from the Peaceful Moments Stamps by Stampin’ Up!®.
I like this card because it is different from any other card I’ve seen. They have called it a step card but there is only a small step and I think if you made the step more pronounced the actual card would become very thing and tall looking. Hidden in the middle of the card is a tent fold Note Card where you can write your greeting.
After the Live had finished I decided to add White Crinkle Seam Binding Ribbon to the Note Card, tied so the bow is at the side. Just so the person who receives the card can see there is a hidden Note card with a message.
Blends to colour the flowers and Leaves –
Granny Apple green
Old Olive
Pool Party
Petal Pink
Calypso Coral
Daffodil Delight
I could also see this card made with out the note card and with a cello bag attached inside with some special treats or a gift inside. You could punch a hole at the top and tie with a ribbon. Would make a great table decoration for each of your Guests.
YouTube Video
Thank you for stopping by and reading my Blog. I hope you have enjoyed my projects & that you’re inspired to get crafty!
Stampin’ Up! products used in today’s Project
All products used are listed below and are linked to my On-Line Store
Have you seen the New Kit by Stampin’ Up!® Saying Thanks Kit, I just love all the bright colours, it is so vibrant and has so much ‘LIFE’ in it.
Then there is the ‘Adorable Owls‘ from the Sale-A-Bration catalogue which are too cute and needed to be added for ‘CUTE OVERLOAD’. The Adorable Owls you can get for FREE when you spend $90 (AU) from either the Annual or Mini Catalogues…..you have to get them, they are so fun to colour.
These cards were made at my Cardmaking Class and I had to step them up by adding these adorable owls. The Owls were stamped onto Shimmery White cardstock with Stazon Black ink and coloured using the Stampin’ Up Range of Watercolour Pencils and Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2 , blended with the Blender Pen.
The Saying Thanks Kits is am all inclusive kit…meaning everything is there for you to make 9 cards, 3 in each design. All you need is a pair of snips to cut the twine. The price on this kit is amazing at $23, ready to go and make – great for gifts or to have on hand to make a quick ‘Thank You Card’. You just can’t pass it up!
Saying Thanks Kit Details
Express gratitude to those who make your day, every day with the Saying Thanks Kit. This all-inclusive kit has everything you need to show appreciation to family and friends who light up your life! Make nine bright, colourful cards in no time to say thank you, recognise friends, and share your gratitude with a bright watercolour wash that won’t go unnoticed! The kit even features die-cut elements you can use for peek-through cards. You’ll never miss an opportunity to express gratitude with this colourful kit! Each kit comes with printed die-cut sentiments in Dutch, English, French, and German.
Kit includes: * Printed and foil die-cut words * Pre-designed projects * Step-by-step instructions * Pre-cut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting) * Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs * Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm) * 9 pre-printed envelopes * Enough adhesive to complete projects * White baker’s twine * Iridescent diamond sequins * A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 1-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 4.4 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go
Kits by Stampin’ Up! are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are while supplies last. Order today!
Adorable Owls
Need whimsical, cute images for your next project? It’s “owl” good—you’ll find it in the Adorable Owls Stamp Set. Whether you use one owl or create a parliament by stamping them in a group, you’re sure to enjoy these darling little creatures. Try the masking technique to create depth if you want to create clusters of owls. Use them alone or pair them with the greetings in the set to create cards for a variety of occasions. The line art makes the images perfect for your favourite colouring technique.
Thank you for stopping by and reading my Blog. I hope you have enjoyed my projects & that you’re inspired to get crafty!
Stampin’ Up! products used in today’s Project
Purchase the items below by clicking on the images.
Welcome to Creativity Abounds Blog Hop. We are a group of very keen Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrators from all around the world that are coming together to share our creative ideas with you. We are happy that you can join us and hope that we can Inspire you to make creations of your own.
Our theme this month is Fun Folds.
The card I have made is an Interactive Pop-Up Card using On the Farm Bundle from the January 2023 Mini Catalogue, plus the Day at the Farm Designer Series Paper which coordinates with the On the Farm Bundle and you can get this for FREE when you pend $90.
The Day on the Farm is $90 just the amount you need to get this great and fun Designer Series Paper as your ‘FREEBY’
This card was so much fun creating mini scenes of life on a farm. Can you find the little bunny? I added spots on the cows, eyes and beaks to the chicks and the ducks die cut in Basic White and coloured with Blends.
You may be starting here or have come from someone else’s blog – either way there is a list at the end of this post to help you move around all the different blogs and get many amazing ideas. We all have our country listed – so if you are looking for a demonstrator in your country, these demonstrators would love to look after you with your Stampin’ Up! ® shopping or if you would like to join our Stampin’ Up!® teams.
Follow the Hop here..
For More Inspiration we have our new Tutorial Bundle
he projects featured in this bundle are totally EXCLUSIVE, which means they can not be found anywhere else online.
Measurements are in both Imperial/ US Letter size and Metric/ A4.
There are a couple of different ways to get this tutorial…
Come and JOIN me at By the Bay Stamp Camp it is 24 hours of FUN and INSPIRATION
Join me and the other Demonstrators from the Creativity Abounds Design Team on a 2 day International Stamp Camp. Dates for this event are 11-12 February, 2023 were we will be featuring the By the Bay.
Our design team comes from all over the globe so every 2 hours (Approx.) there will be another project and challenges happening. Plus others in the Facebook Group that you can chat with and share your completed projects with. To join ask see all the details below or contact me on 0408868771 (AU only) or michele@jutrisa.com
There will be ‘Make and Takes’ for 13 projects and PDF for you to follow along while creating also YouTube videos for each of the projects. You will also have access to an exclusive Facebook group where additional LIVE presentations will be held during over the 2 day weekend. The Facebook Group will be there for you to watch any time after the event has finished.
The By the Bay Suite Collection consists of:
By the Bay Bundle
Balmy Blue & White Variegated Ribbon
Flat Adhesive Backed Pearls
By the Bay Designer Series Paper 15.2 x 15.2cm (6 x6″)
You can order these products by clicking on the ADD TO CART below
Cost:FREE when you purchase the By the Bay Suite Collection. If you already have purchased the suite and want to attend, all you need to do is place an order with me for the equivalent amount using the Hostess Code –GVPNUKSN
Registration Close: 1st Feb 2023 Order early to get your products in time so you can create on the day.
Registrations are open to Australian residence only. Not from Australia and want to take part let me know and I can put you in touch with one of our other Demonstrators.
What you receive…
Join an Exclusive Facebook Group
12 Make and Take projects using the By the Bay Suite Collection (posted out to you) All cut and ready to go! Just follow the Video Tutorials
Bonus 12 Facebook Live projects & with full PDF Instructions.
Access to an exclusive Facebook group where LIVE presentations will hold on the 2 days of this MEGA EVENTS . You can access the recorded Live videos anytime.
Ink Pads, if you don’t have the colours used in any of the projects swap them out with other colours you may have. I would suggest to have a Black Ink pad such as Memento Tuxedo Black
Extra cardstock for those BONUS projects- see the colours that co-ordinate with the suite in the Mini Catalogue or ask me
