Stampin' Up! Australia: Claire Daly Independent Demonstrator Melbourne

Stampin' Up! Curvy Christmas Card, Handmade Tags and unique Christmas gift wrapping idea.

December 07, 2020

Hello friends. Today I am sharing with you a Christmas card and handmade gift tags using Stampin' Up! Curvy Christmas stamp set and Poinsettia Place DSP. I also share a unique Christmas gift wrapping idea, and a tip to line the curvy die cut edges perfectly on your projects.

The Curvy Christmas stamp set was introduced as an extra for Christmas 2020, but time is running out to grab this one as it retires on January 4th. I totally love this set which coordinates with the Curvy Dies (available now in the Quite Curvy Bundle as a pre-release from the 2021 January to June mini catalogue). I cased this card using a design from Stampin' Up!.

In addition to the curvy Christmas stamp set, I have used Poinsettia Place Designer Series paper, Early Espresso ink, Real Red Braided Linen Trim (love this trim) and a bit of the gold and silver tinsel trim from the Most Wonderful Time Product Medley (see end of post for all the product links). I have used the Subtle 3D embossing folder on the base card, and embossed that gorgeous spray of stars from the Curvy Christmas stamp set, in gold onto Shimmery White cardstock.

Here's a closer look at the gold embossing. I love that curvy star stamp from Curvy Christmas!

I needed some handmade gift tags, so I went with the same colour combination and stamp set. My sentiment on the tags is from the Wrapped in Christmas stamp set.

How to Line the Curvy Dies Cut Edges up Perfectly.

I found the Curvy Dies a bit tricky to line up perfectly until I got the hang of it, so let me help you with a couple of tips.
If you want the punched circles on the edge, make sure you check the die so that the cutting edge is at the top (sounds obvious, but took me a while to remember).
Cut your first edge, by taping the die at the top edge with some washi tape and putting it through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (this bit will be cut off).
To cut the second piece of paper, remove the die cut piece from the bottom of the previous cut, and then line the die and attached paper up with the top of the second piece (as shown in picture below), ensuring the edges of the die are in the same spot. Run through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine again. You should now have two perfectly lined up curves.

To make up the tags, I adhered the two bits of diecut Poinsettia Petals DSP to the card first, and then I cut into 2 inch strips which were 5 inches long. I then cut the tag tops with the Delightful Tag Topper Punch. This punch is AWESOME for making your own tags and bookmarks. They can be any length and the punch has grooves to hold and cut tag tops for 1", 1.5" and 2" wide strips of cardstock. How awesome is that?

I then stamped the tiny stars (from the Curvy Christmas stamp set) all over them using Versamark to give a subtle patterned effect that I could still write over.

I finished them off using the same trim as I used on the Christmas card.

Unique Gift Wrapping Idea

When you are after some coordination with your gift giving, or simply want to use up what you have; you can use left over patterned paper to wrap small gifts. I had a few sheets of the Poinsettia Place DSP left over, so I wrapped the gifts which were going with my handmade tags. I love how they turned out.

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All the products I have used today are available NOW in my Stampin' Up! Online Store, and all the individual products are linked at the bottom of the post. When you shop online with me in Australia, and use the monthly Host Code, you also qualify for a small thank you gift mid the month after your purchase. My customers love getting these little gifts in the mail. Here's the shop link (individual product links at the end of the post), and this month's host code (if it's past October when you are reading this, this month's code is in the right hand column or HERE). You can read about three ways to shop with me HERE.

Don't forget to let me know if you would like the new 2021 Stampin' Up! January to June mini and Saleabration catalogues mailed out. You can give me your details HERE.

Thanks for checking in today. Have a happy day and I will see you back here again soon.

Claire

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Posted at 11:54 PM in 2020 August to December Mini Catalogue, 2020 Holiday Catalogue, Christmas cards and other papercraft projects., Designer Series Paper, Tags | Permalink | Comments (0)

Stampin' Up! Retired List for 2020 January to June Mini Catalogue & BIG Year End Closeout Sale

December 05, 2020

The retiring products list for the 2020 Stampin Up August to December Mini Catalogue has been release! Sale prices of up to 50% off commence on December 8th and go through to January 4th or while stocks last (I expect some retiring items will sell out before then).

Orders can be placed in my Online Stampin' Up! Store (don't forget the December Host Code below), or by phone text to 0412 120 498 and email to [email protected].

Check back here Tuesday for the direct link to the sale section in my online store.

Download The Retiring Products & Sale List for the 2020 August to December Mini Catalogue

Hope there's a bargain there for you or a crafty friend.

Don't forget, I'm happy to send out free 2021 paper catalogues from mid December onwards if you don't already have an existing demonstrator you do business with. Just go HERE and give me your details of where to send the catalogue.

Thanks for checking in today,

Claire

Posted at 02:46 PM in 2020 August to December Mini Catalogue, 2020 Holiday Catalogue, Retiring Products, Stampin Up Sales, Stampin Up Special Offers | Permalink | Comments (0)

How to Make Folded Christmas Tree Cards - Free Tutorial

November 18, 2020

Hey friends. Today I have a free tutorial on how to make handmade folded paper Christmas tree cards. Isn't it the cutest little tree ? It's easy to make and requires very little supplies. I have used the Stampin' Up! Stitched Shapes dies and Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper from the 2020 July to December mini catalogue for mine, but you could cut a circle shape another way and use any paper you had available.

I made two different versions, one basic one, and another more 'stepped up'. The sentiment is from one of my all time favourite Christmas sentiment sets, Itty Bitty Christmas (linked at end of post). I stamped the sentiment three times without reinking, on the bottom right of each envelope as well. Love how that turned out.

Here's a closer look at the more basic of the two cards.

Here's the stepped up version where I added Champagne Rhinestones, added some coiled gold cord and folded the edge of the patterned paper.

I think the stitched edge of the tree really adds to the effect.

The cards are really quick and easy to make, Great for beginners or you can dress them up some more.

Here's the free tutorial for you:

Download Folded Christmas Tree Cards Tutorial Claire Daly

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All the products I have used today are available NOW in my Stampin' Up! Online Store, and all the individual products are linked at the bottom of the post. When you shop online with me in Australia, and use the monthly Host Code, you also qualify for a small thank you gift mid the month after your purchase. My customers love getting these little gifts in the mail. Here's the shop link (individual product links at the end of the post), and this month's host code (if it's past October when you are reading this, this month's code is in the right hand column or HERE). You can read about three ways to shop with me HERE.

Thanks for checking in today. Look forward to seeing you back here again soon.

Claire

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Posted at 12:55 AM in 2020 Annual Catalogue, 2020 August to December Mini Catalogue, Christmas cards and other papercraft projects., Dies, Fancy Folds / Shaker Cards / Slider Cards / 3D Cards, Free Tutorials, Quick and easy cards | Permalink | Comments (1)

Stampin' Up! Slimline 2020 Christmas Card using In The PInes and Wrapped in Christmas stamp sets

November 14, 2020

Hello stampers,

Today I am sharing an arty, inky slimline Christmas card using In the Pines stamp set, a favourite Stampin' Up! set the last couple of months. I really like the look of Old Olive and Shaded Spruce together.

To get the arty, inky look on this card, I used a technique called spritzed stamping or spritzed watercolour. It gives a VERY cool effect!

How To Create This Card

I stamped the solid tree images from In the Pines stamp set in Old Olive and Shaded Spruce onto a piece of Fluid 100 Watercolour paper (it helps to have the Fluid 100 taped on the very edges to a waterproof surface in preparation for spritzing. I used the solid medium single tree, and the three trees joined together.

I then spritzed it with water (using the Stampin' Spritzers) a couple of time from about 20cm away so the ink ran. I then let it try naturally. I removed the watercolour paper from the backing and trimmed the top just above the trees, as well as any of the edges where tape or ink has left marks on the paper.

The next step works best if you use the Stamparatus stamp positioning tool. Watercolour paper is very porous, and it sometimes takes a couple of stamps in the same spot to get a good crisp image. The Stamparatus allows you to stamp in exactly the same position again if you need to. I stamped the outline image of the same size trees in Early Espresso, over the top of the spritzed trees.

I then added the stamped piece to a thin mat of Shaded Spruce cardstock, and adhered half a stitched rectangle die cut (also Shaded Sprice) to each end so that about 1" is showing. I adhered this whole piece with Dimensionals to my Old Olive slimline card base (21cm x 20cm; scored and folded on the shorter side and burnished with your bone folder).

I embellished with Champagne Rhinestone Jewels on the top of the trees, and a double thread bow of combined strands of Linen Thread and gold cord from the Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack.

My sentiment from the Wrapped in Christmas stamp set is stamped in Early Espresso onto Old Olive. I used the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch to make the patterns at each end. I then adhered it to the stamped piece with Dimensionals.

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All the products I have used today are available NOW in my Stampin' Up! Online Store, and all the individual products are linked at the bottom of the post. When you shop online with me in Australia, and use the monthly Host Code, you also qualify for a small thank you gift mid the month after your purchase. My customers love getting these little gifts in the mail. Here's the shop link (individual product links at the end of the post), and this month's host code (if it's past October when you are reading this, this month's code is in the right hand column or HERE). You can read about three ways to shop with me HERE.

Thanks for checking in today. Have a lovely weekend and I will see you again soon,

Claire

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Posted at 02:56 AM in 2020 August to December Mini Catalogue, 2020 Holiday Catalogue, Christmas cards and other papercraft projects., Stamparatus, Techniques, Watercolouring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Handmade 2020 Christmas Wood Slice Ornaments using Stampin' Up! products.

November 11, 2020

Hello craft people. I have something a bit different for you today. I made these hand stamped wood slice Cjristmas ornaments using Stampin Up products, and I have a video tutorial to show you how I made them. I have also included a supply list, and where to buy the wood slices if you are in Australia.

I love how these turned out. I have used the Wishes and Wonder stamp set, and In the Pines stamp set (both from the 2020 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalogue) with some colouring and masking to make them. I love the handmade farmhouse style of these DIY ornaments!

I've made a video tutorial to show you how this one is made.

Video Tutorial

Here's a closer look at the one that I painted with acrylic paint first.

Here's a closer look at the embellishments I chose for each ornament. I wanted this one to be gold and sparkly.

For this one I wanted a more neutral effect, so I used linen thread and Very Vanilla scalloped lace with the jingle bells (all available in my online store - see links at the end of the post).

Where did I get my supplies?

For the Stampin' Up! products I used to stamp, colour and embellish, you can find the product links to my online store at the end of the post.
I got the sealant and acryic paint at my local hardware store in the craft aisle.
I got my wood slices from a local to me supplier, in the Yarra Valley of Victoria Australia. I was really happy with the smooth sanding and quality of their products, packaging and quick delivery (and I love to shop local), which means I am happy to recommend them for those of you who live in Australia. They are called Stringybark Supplies and they have many different sizes and options at a good price for the great quality.

I hope you enjoy making you own hand stamped wood slice ornaments. I intend to write a little message on the back and gift them (I love the tradition of gifting ornaments). They would be great for market stalls too.

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Thanks for checking in today. I hope you have a happy day and find some crafting time in there somewhere. See you again soon,

Claire

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Posted at 12:17 AM in 2020 August to December Mini Catalogue, 2020 Holiday Catalogue, Christmas cards and other papercraft projects., Christmas Ornaments, Stampin' Blends, Videos, Videos and Tutorials, Vintage Style, Wooden Embellishments | Permalink | Comments (4)