Stampin' Up! Cheery Chirps for Heart of Christmas Week 18

Welcome to week 18 of Heart of Christmas, and lots more inspiration for your Christmas creating.

I had so much fun playing with the Cheery Chirps stamp set from the Stampin' Up! 2017 Holiday Catalogue this week. It's such a lovely set and perfect for watercolouring.

For the first card, I took inspiration from the sample in the Holiday Catalogue. I used a combination of Aqupainters and Blender Pens, as I find Belender Pens have more control for smaller areas, with the Aquapainters best for the colour wash and larger areas. My colours are Real Red, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight and Soft Sky.

I also used the Touches of Texture stamp set from the Annual Catalogue, to add some background stamping (Soft Sky ink on Soft Sky).

For my second card, I took colouring inspiration from the lovely Teneale Williams, using  Real Red and Crumb Cake for the bird, Always Artichoke for the leaves and Soft Sky for the background. My greeting on the cards is from Merry Patterns.

I have also used one of the Touches of Texture stamps on the background of this card. To finish my card, I have added a bit of Burlap Trim, Linen Thread and a lace doily . 

 

Now it's time to check in with the Art With Heart Team girls and see what they have been up to for Heart of Christmas this week. 

Kate Morgan

Ros Davidson

Rachel Woollard

Caroline Manwaring

Tina Gillespie

Sharon Davern

Monika O'Neil

Catherine Proctor

Judy May

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Have a fabulous creative week.

Claire

 

Product List

Cheery Chirps Clear-Mount Stamp Set

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Touches Of Texture Clear-Mount Stamp Set

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Merry Patterns Photopolymer Stamp Set

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Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

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Classic Label Punch

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Merry Music Specialty Designer Series Paper

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Glitter Enamel Dots

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Rhinestone Basic Jewels

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5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon

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Delicate White Doilies

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Card Stock A4 Soft Sky

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Shimmery White A4 Card Stock

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Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

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Aqua Painters

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Blender Pens

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Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad

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Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

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Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

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Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

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Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

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Always Artichoke Classic Stampin' Pad

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Linen Thread

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Stampin' Up! Art with Heart Team Blog Hop - Fancy Fold Cards

Welcome to another Art with Heart Team blog hop where we are focusing on fancy folds. You will find loads of creative inspiration tonight, showcasing different folding techniques and projects. Don't be afraid of trying some Fancy Fold cards; they may look intimidating, but in fact, they are not that difficult to create.

I have created a Squash Fold Christmas card for you today. These are a really simple card to create, and only needs one sheet of A4 for the base piece. 

The finished size of the card is 4 and 1/8", but it opens up to reveal a place for a 3x3 family photo, and some writing. On two of the panels I have done some subtle stamping using the Merry Patterns stamp set, which you can earn FREE with a workshop (in person or online) in September or October. Ask any of the girls along the blog hop about booking a workshop. 

Here's what the back (chequered paper) and front panel (with foil shape) looks like. Each of those squares of DSP are 4x4 inches and the overall size of the opened card is 8 and 1/4 inches.

To make the fold, start with your 8 1/4" square cardstock piece and score in the centre both ways. Fold both of thee folds inward and crease with the bone folder to make a well defined crease. Then score diagonally as shown and fold that outwards and define the crease with the bone folder.

Here are some side views to show how it folds up.

Finally here are some closer looks at the decorated panels. It's a great way to use up bits of left over paper and cardstock.

Isn't this greeting from Merry Patterns gorgeous? It's actually a two step stamp, but super easy to line up because it's Photopolymer. I've also used some of the black and white striped ribbon, foil snowflakes, green sprigs, black rhinestones and mini ornaments from the Holiday Catalogue to give it a real festive feel.

I hope you like today's project. If you have any questions about it, you are welcome to contact me at any time via the contact me link in the navigation links at the top of the blog.

Now it's time to continue on with the blog hop and head over to the blog of my very talented friend and team member Alisha Watson.

The blog hop runs full circle, so if you get lost anywhere, just click on any of the names below to get going again.

1.  Caroline Manwaring
2.  Ros Davidson
3.  Monika O'Neill
4.  Sharon Davern
5. Tina Gillespie
6. Kate Morgan
7. Andrea Roberts
8. Rachel Woollard
9. Claire Daly  (you are here!)
10. Alisha Watson
11. Kimberly Hern
12. Catherine Proctor

 

Thanks for stopping by today to check out the Fancy Fold blog hop. I hope you found lots of creative inspiration.

Have a happy week,

Claire

 

Art with Heart Team Stampin Up Heart of Christmas 2017: Week 17 with Quilted Christmas

Hello there. Time to get back into the swing of Heart of Christmas where the Art with Heart Stampin' Up! team girls bring you Christmas inspiration each week. I was away visiting family in Perth for the last couple of weeks. This week we are up to week 17. 

I'm loving creating these handmade cards and am looking forward to a relaxing weekend in late November where I will sit with a cuppa and write in these cards, rather than running around like crazy trying to make a heap of rushed cards in one weekend (me last year!).

 

Today I have been playing with the Quilted Christmas product suite. I'm not a quilter, but I do love this suite of products. I particularly love the colour combination in the 6x6 Designer Series Paper Pad: Garden Green, Real Red, Pool Party, Blushing Bride and Lemon Lime Twist. Very fresh and a little different for Christmas.

 

Here's the cards I have come up with for today.

 

 

I love the little triangles as trees. So simple, and there are lots of options for stars with the enamel shapes available in each colour range, as well as metallic.

 

On this card I have also used one of the Stitched Shape Framelits which are part of this product suite. The best way to adhere these is either with Tombow Multipurpose Glue, or even a hot glue gun . You can also see the Quilt Top Embossing Folder from the product suite in this card. I really love how it adds to the quilt theme.

 

Here's another sample using a couple more of the stamps from the Christmas Quilt stamp set. You can also see another of the Stitched Felt Shapes and the coordinating Quilted Christmas ribbon, plus one of the gold foil snowflakes.

 

Now it's time to see what the lovely ladies from the Art with Heart team have created for week 17 Heart of Christmas.

Catherine Proctor

Caroline Manwaring

Kate Morgan

Judy May

Ros Davidson

Sharon Davern

Monika O'Neil

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today, have an awesome week!

Claire

 

Product List

Quilted Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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Quilted Christmas 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Ribbon

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Christmas Quilt Photopolymer Stamp Set

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Quilt Top Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

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Stitched Felt Embellishments

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Pool Party A4 Card Stock

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Lemon Lime Twist A4 Cardstock

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Garden Green A4 Card Stock

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Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

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Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

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2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch

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Foil Snowflakes

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Subtles Enamel Shapes

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Regals Enamel Shapes

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Liquid Multipurpose Glue

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Stampin' Up! Congratulations card using Mixed Drinks, Oh So Eclectic and Fabulous Flamingo stamp set

Hello stampers!

I have a bright and happy card for you today. I had a few stamped bits and pieces left over from my Thailand swaps, so used them on this card in a different way. 

My card base is Berry Burst and I have used Lemon Lime Twist, Tempting Turquoise and Basic Black. The greeting is from the Fabulous Flamingo stamp set. I love this greeting! That's the Oh My Stars embossing folder used on the banner layer. You can link to any of the products used today using the links at the end of the post.

Lots of fabulous Holiday Catalogue products in the online store now too. Just click the shop now button. If you would prefer to order by email or phone, just contact me.

If you do order online, don't forget the September Hostess Code for a free gift in mid October.

See you back here again soon. Have a great day!

Claire

Product List

Mixed Drinks Photopolymer Stamp Set

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Oh So Eclectic Clear-Mount Bundle

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Fabulous Flamingo Photopolymer Stamp Set

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Oh My Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143710]

Banner Triple Punch

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Berry Burst A4 Cardstock

[144249]

Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad

[144086]

Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad

[126952]

Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad

[140931]

Heart of Christmas Week 15, with Hearts Come Home stamp set and Eastern Elegance designer paper.

Hello friends. Time for this weeks Heart of Christmas.

Today I have gone for a nice bright card for you using the Eastern Elegance Designer Series paper with Berry Burst cardstock.

I have used the lovely Hearts Come Home stamp set for my greeting, with the house stamped in Lemon Lime twist and the greeting in Dapper Denim. I've popped a Dapper Denim enamel heart on the greeting circle, and placed that onto a sunburst punched shape in Tranquil Tide to tie in the colours in the patterned paper. 

I have also used half of one of the silver foil snowflakes from the Holiday Catalogue.

I'm travelling to visit family this week, so Tina Gillespie, one of my Art with Heart team members is hosting the list of the girls who have posted Christmas inspiration today. So hop over to Tina's blog and check them out!

Have a great week, and pop back in during the week as I have some more creations to share.

Claire