New Horizons- Up-Right Z Fold Card

Published on February 17, 2022February 16, 2022 by Michele Jutrisa

Today I have another card for you using New Horizons Suite Collection from Jan-Jun Stampin’ Up! ® Mini. Made using a Fun Fold Card, Up-Right Z-Fold Card .

Have you added the New Horizons Suite to your ‘MUST HAVE LIST’. It is a suite that when I first saw it I fell in love with it, then there was ‘How do I use it?’ Now it’s….. what else can I do? There is so much you can do with it. One side of the DSP you have the scenes already created and you can just add a bit of stamping. Then on the reverse side of the DSP you have beautiful colour washers that you can cut with the dies to create your own scenes or DSP, this will be my next challenge to try out.

This card I am calling a Up-Right Z-Fold Card. The base of the card is a Z fold, then there is a piece that comes over the front forming the Card Front. Underneath I have added a Brace so the front of the Z-fold does not move forward. The brace has a fold in the middle so it can fold up and fit into out standard envelope. On the front of the Z-fold I have added a fence line and grass, this is so the card front can just slip in behind to hold in place.

** See the Diagram below

Measurements & Basic Instructions used-

Z-Fold Basic White: 10.5 x 29.9cm, scored at 14.9 & 22.4.
- I found this easiest to score the 14.9cm and then just fold one side in half to form the Z-fold
Card Front Misty Moonlight: 8.5 x 29.9cm, scored at 14.9cm
- Adhere back portion of the card to the inside of the Basic White Z-Fold
Brace Basic White: 10.5 x 2cm, score at 1.5, 5.3 & 9cm
- Fold each of the score lines to form a W shape
- Place adhesive on each of the 1.5cm tabs and adhere to the underneath of Z fold. (see diagram below) This stops the front of Z-fold moving to far forward.
New Horizons DSP: 8.1 x 14.5cm
- Stamp trees using Evening Evergreen Ink
- Stamp grass using Soft Succulent Ink
Card Insert Basic White: 8.1 x 14.5cm
- Using the Soft Succulent Ink stamp grass along the bottom edge using 1st and 2nd Gen stamping
- Adhere to the inside of the Card front piece
Sign Crumb Cake: 10 x 14.5.
- Sign Post-Stamp the Timber stamp one under the other, using Crumb Cake Ink and fussy cut length for post approx 10cm.
- Sign stamp and die cut, cut the sign in half following the plank lines.
- Sponge around all the edges with Crumb Cake Ink.
- Stamp sentiment on the top one. Layer the signs either side of the post.
Fence Basic White: 7 x 10.5cm.
- Stamp Timber stamp using Crumb Cake twice side by side, so the fence die fits across.
- Die cut fence.
- Sponge fence with Crumb Cake Ink
- Place dimensional strip ( I used the left over strips along the edges for this) along bottom edge and attach to the front of the Z-fold.
Grass Soft Succulent: Scrap approx 4 x 8cm
- glue across the front of the fence to hind your dimensional strip
Add some Peddles Enamel Shapes

Card Diagram

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Product List

New Horizons Suite Collection (English)

Basic White A4 Cardstock

Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock

Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock

Soft Succulent A4 Cardstock

Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin’ Pad

Soft Succulent Classic Stampin’ Pad

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad

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New Horizons

Published on February 12, 2022February 12, 2022 by Michele Jutrisa

This was such a fun card to make, using the New Horizons Suite from the 2022 Jan- Jun Mini Catalogue by Stampin’ Up! ®. One of these cards will be sent to my father for his birthday later this month. It’s not often I do cards that can be used for men, most of my cards are very feminine.

The New Horizons Designer Series Paper is spectacular, each piece lends to great water colour back ground and with just a couple of added elements make a great card.

On my Facebook Live this week I showed how to create this card. What I really love about these cards is the layout and elements used are exactly the same but by using different Designer Series Paper it changes the feeling completely. One is full of warmth and could be some where late in the afternoon of a summers day. The other is more of a winters day feeling with the misty colours.

Measurements Used…

Card Base Basic White Thick: 10.5 29.9cm, scored 14.9cm
Card Mat Basic White: 10 x 14.4cm
New Horizons DSP: 5.4 x 10.5cm
Mat Blackberry: 5.7 x 10.8m
Die Cut Fence Basic White: 10.5 x 7cm Approx

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Artfully Composed

Published on January 20, 2022January 18, 2022 by Michele Jutrisa

Artfully Composed is a beautiful tropical themed suite by Stampin’ Up! ® and found in the Jan-Jun 2022 Mini Catalogue. It has been fun playing with these stamps and dies.

This suite is made for layering of stamped images, die cuts and Designer Series Papers. You can see this in the designs used in the Designer series Paper in how the have used layers of leaves and colour.

With this card I have used lots of layers from the water wash background to the sentiment on top.

The Creativity Abounds Design Team are running a Stamp Camp based on this suite…If you are wishing to attend you will need to purchase your products and let me know tomorrow (my cut off date -so you can order the required products & I can get the Make’n’take products needed to you). You can get all the details HERE

Even if you not attending the Stamp Camp you can purchase the Tutorial listed below from my Card & Tutorial Shop

The Artfully Composed Suite Collection consists of:

Artfully Layered stamp set,
Tropical Layers dies
White 3/4″ Frayed Ribbon
Faux Sea Glass Shapes
Layering Designs Vellum
Artfully Composed Designer Series Paper

Please note: At the time of writing this the Artfully Composed Suite was unavailable using the Ordering Number: 157765. Though it is still available when you order each item separately, you will still get the 10% discount on the Artfully Layered Bundle. Below you will find links to the Suite and the individual items.

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Artfully Composed Suite Collection (English)

Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Layering Designs

Artfully Composed 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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Hello Ladybug

Published on January 17, 2022January 17, 2022 by Michele Jutrisa

What a cute stamp set with a coordinating punch – Hello Ladybug by Stampin’ Up! ®, found in the Jan-Jun 2022 Mini Catalogue.

I always love a bit of ‘Black and White’ and for this card I have used the Black and White Gingham Check from the Pattern Party Designer Series Paper from the Annual Catalogue. This is a Host Reward which you could earn with a $310 Order before postage.

This is a simple card, the hardest part to it is the fussy cutting and it’s a simple leaf to cut…So I know you can handle it!

Tips

Instead of stamping the Lady bugs body I cut from Basic Black using the punch. I wasn’t happy with the ink coverage I was getting.
Stamp the dots on the wings first, then stamp the Red part of the wings. Makes it so much easier to line up.
If using more than one stamp in the sentiment see if you can line up on one block. Sometimes you can’t do this but sometimes so easy when you can.

Measurements Used…

Card Base Garden Green: 10.5 x 29.9cm, score at 14.9cm
Card Front Basic White: 9.7 x 14.1cm
Card Front Mat Real Red: 10 x 14.4cm
Pattern Party Designer Series Paper Black & White Gingham: 4 x 14.1cm
Card Insert Basic White: 9.7 x 14.1cm
Card insert Mat Real Red: 10 x 14.4cm
Scrap Basic Black to Punch out Ladybug body
Scrap Basic White to stamp wings and large leaf

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In the Moment

Published on January 8, 2022January 8, 2022 by Michele Jutrisa

Do you like the look of water colours and haven’t given it a try…..Over the last few days I have been enjoying playing around with some water colouring and I thought I would share with you on some of the things I have learnt. The image I am using is from the In the Moment Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up!®.

On my Facebook Live I show how I coloured one of the images from this set and how simple it can be. Below you will find the video and some tips, I hope you will find helpful.

In the Moment Stamp set by Stampin' Up! Watercoloured

Measurements Used…

Card Base Misty Moonlight: 10.5 x 29.9cm, scored at 14.9cm
Card Mat Pattern Party Designer Series Paper: 10 x 14.4cm
Front Strip Melon Mambo: 5 x 10cm
Water colour Panel Shimmery White: 10.5 x 14.9cm
Card Insert Shimmery White: 10.5 x 14.9cm

https://youtu.be/1yDAKCTR11E

Tips

Use the right product for the project – Water colouring you need a paper that will with stand the water. Stampin’ Up! have two cardstocks for this Shimmery White and Fluid 100 water Colour Paper. It is also important to use the correct ink to stamp your image and that is Stazon Ink.
I have used lots of colours, you don’t need to. Start by using only 2 or 3 colours. By starting with a light colour you can build up the depth of colour by adding layers. Just let each layer dry dry a little before adding more.
I like to work on the side of my brush and use the tip for detail. When doing calligraphy you learn to push down on the nib to give broader strokes and lift to get finer strokes. It’s the same here..I work on the side of my brush and gently pushing down will give me that broader brush stroke, remember to keep it very gentle.
There are 3 brushes in the Water Painters…I like to use the finer one…work out which one works best for the job your doing.
Leave some white space, you don’t need to cover the complete image. If my brush has missed a spot then I leave it, white space is good.
Have a piece of paper towel handy – to clean your brush but to also blot out areas where you may have to much water or to remove colour

Here’s an Important Tip…..

LET IT DRY BEFORE MOVING ON …Allow your work to dry before adding another layer of colour…this has been my biggest hurdle as I like to get things done quickly. Slow down and allow your work to dry. Use a heat gun but be aware that it can warp your cardstock.
Try not to work on two areas next to each other. Ink will flow where there is water, so two wet areas next to each other colour from one will flow into the other. Example jeans and dog – if both areas are wet the blue can bleed into the brown of the dog.
Don’t worry if your work goes out side the lines a little. Water colour is about the flow of the colour and the softness
PRACTICE….practice. Play with it, have fun with it…You will find your own flow.

In the Moment Stamp Set By Stampin' Up!, also showing the inside panel of the card with a water wash under the sentiment.

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Product List

In The Moment Cling Stamp Set (English)

Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

Shimmery White A4 Card Stock

Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock

Melon Mambo A4 Card Stock

Water Painters

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad

Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad

Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad

Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Pad

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Pad

Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Pad

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

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Artfully Composed Stamp Camp

Published on January 5, 2022January 17, 2022 by Michele Jutrisa

with the Creativity Abounds Design Team

Yay! We are doing this again….We are starting this year off with a BANG!

Did you attend last years Creativity Abounds Stamp Camp using the Whimsy & Wonder Suite, it was so much fun that we are doing it again. This time we are using the Artfully Composed Suite.

The Artfully Composed Suite Collection consists of:

Artfully Layered stamp set,
Tropical Layers dies
White 3/4″ Frayed Ribbon
Faux Sea Glass Shapes
Layering Designs Vellum
Artfully Composed Designer Series Paper

Total Cost of the suite: $157.00

Date & Time: January 29-30th, will post times when available

Agenda: Will post when available.

Cost: FREE when you purchase the Artfully Composed Suite. 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 – ASTDY46P

Registration Close: 21 January 2022 Order early to get your products in time so you can create on the day. Once confirmation of your order is received I will send you the extra products required for the Make’n’Takes.

What you receive…

Join an Exclusive Facebook Group
12 Make and Take projects using the Artfully Composed Suite (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 on January 29th and 30th in Australia/ New Zealand. You can access the recorded Live videos anytime.
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 will Require..

Purchased Artfully Composed Suite Collection
Adhesives and Tools
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

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Heart & Home – Thank you

Published on December 22, 2021December 20, 2021 by Michele Jutrisa

This card was made using the Heart and Home Bundle that is coming in the Stampin’ Up! ® Jan- Jun Mini Catalogue. This is a very simple card and only using a simple colour palette of Basic Gray, Basic White and Basic Black.

Stampin' Up! Heart & Home 2022 Jan- Jun Mini Catalogue

Products Used

Heart & Home Bundle
Layering Circles Dies
Basic Gray Catdstock
Basic White Cardstock
White Embossing Powder
Versa Mark
Basic Gray Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black
White Bakers Twine

The video below was an impromptu Facebook Live showing how I created this card.

https://youtu.be/EG2HVNo0AO4

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Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks

Published on December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 by Michele Jutrisa

This week on my Facebook Live I wanted to show you some of the products I have received in my pre-order from the Jan-Jun 2022 Mini Catalogue. Also I had a play with the Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks. This was the first time I had a go at using them so we learnt about them together.

Stampin' Up! Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks

Tips on using the Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks

Have your shammy or wipes handy to clean the masks after using – because the masks are a dark colour the ink sitting on them is not really visible. It’s very easy to turn over and get ink on your work. So clean straight away.
Mask off areas your not using on both the mask and cardstock…even for the small leaves
With a permanent pen (Sharpie) mark 1 & 2 on the flower mask so you remember which one to use first.
Always start with your light colour first.
Watch what colours your putting together because the colours layer on top of each other and you may end up with a new colour ‘Mud’
Leaf Mask – use your blending brush up and down not in a circular motion.

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Creativity Abounds Birthday Tutorial Bundle – Buy NOW!

Published on December 19, 2021December 19, 2021 by Michele Jutrisa

Here is another Bundle by the Creativity Abounds Design Team. This month we have come up with some fantastic Birthday ideas for you to make and to inspire you.

Here are 14 Exclusive Tutorials using different products from Stampin’ Up!®.

Measurements are in both Imperial/ US Letter size and Metric/ A4.

Payment is in AUD$ & accepted in any country. Once you make payment, the Tutorial will emailed to you using the address given at time of purchase.

Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators are welcome to purchase the Tutorial and can be used in Classes. But PLEASE give Credit back to the Designer and Creativity Abounds Team. Any questions, please feel free to message me.

Click below the Buy Now Creativity Abounds Gift Packaging Tutorial Bundle.

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Amazing Silhouettes

Published on December 16, 2021December 14, 2021 by Michele Jutrisa

This was a fun card to make using the Amazing Silhouettes Stamp set. You may not recognise this stamp as it is a sneak peak from the 2022 Jan-Jun Stampin’ Up! ® Mini Catalogue.

I tried to create a male theme card with the Amazing Silhouettes tree and the grays of the Heart and Home Designer Series Paper. The colours behind the tree are the colours in a sunset shinning through the tree.

The sentiment comes from the Handsomely Suited Stamps, heat embossed in black and cut into sections to create space.

Amazing Silhouettes Stampin' Up! 2022 Jan-Jun Mini Catalogue

I used the Stamparatus to help create the layers of colours. Using a Sponge Dauber to add one colour at a time to the stamp, then stamping each colour separately and making sure that each colour blends (or overlaps into the other).

The colours used are –