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Stampin' Up! He's All That Bundle, He's the Man Suite and the August Pack of Pretties.

Hello friends.

I'm back with Claire's Pack of Pretties this month - a coordinated collection of my favourite Stampin' Up! papercraft products for a great price! This months kit is all about masculine cards and is only $31 including postage! It is built around the He's the Man Suite in the 2022-23 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue (Note: I have changed the name from 'Claire's Box of Pretties' to 'Claire's Pack of Pretties' to reflect a change in the packaging so I can keep the postage as low as possible).

You can get all the details HERE of exactly what's included in the August pack, which optional add-on products I think are a great match, and how to register and pay. Registrations close August 10th. As this kit is physical product, it's limited to Australian residents, but hobby demonstrators are also welcome to register if you just want a share of the suite at a lower price.

Stampin Up Monthly Share Kit (Claire's Pack of Pretties) Just $31 Claire Daly. Australia

Here are some projects I have made using these products. Stay tuned for lots more during the month of August. Grab the August Pack of Pretties so you can play along!

This masculine thank you card uses the He's the Man DSP (in pack), die cuts (in pack), Rustic Metallic Adhesive Backed Gems (in pack) and a sentiment from Wildlife Wonder stamp set (optional add on). The base cardstock is Sahara sand (in pack), the greeting is stamped in Early Espresso ink (optional add on) and I used Stylish Shapes dies (a great all round versatile die set with 3 different stitched shapes - see links at end of post) to die cut a circle from one of the labels in the die cut sheet included with the DSP.

Stampin Up Hes the man / He's All That Masculine thank you card. Claire Daly Australia

This masculine birthday card uses the He's the Man DSP (in pack), Rustic Metallic Adhesive Backed Gems (in pack), twine from Bakers Twine Essentials Pack and a sentiment and image from Wildlife Wonder stamp set (optional add on). Base card is Early Espresso (in pack) and stamping is in Early Espresso ink (optional add-on).

Stampin Up He's the man / Wildlife Wonder 2022 masculine birthday card. Claire Daly, Australia

This masculine birthday card is for the car lovers and was quick and easy. It uses He's the Man DSP (in pack), Rustic Metallic Adhesive Backed Gems (in pack), and the He's All That bundle (optional add-on). The image from the stamp set is stamped in Early Espresso onto Sahara Sand cardstock (I was out of reinker when I stamped this - fixed now!). The base card for this one is Sahara Sand (in pack).

Stampin Up He's the man / He's All That masculine birthday card for car lovers. Claire Daly, Australia

This masculine birthday card was another quick and easy one. It uses the He's the Man DSP (in pack), He's the man die cuts (in pack), and the Rustic Metallic Adhesive Backed Gems (in pack) . The base cardstock is Sahara Sand (in pack), and I used Stylish Shapes dies (a great all round versatile die set with 3 different stitched shapes - see links at end of post) to die cut the two flag end banners (under the die cut) from the DSP.

Stampin Up He's the Man suite masculine birthday card. Claire Daly, Australia

This final card is one I made a little while ago in my video tutorial demonstrating how to use masking paper. It uses the Campology stamp set (optional add-on), the He's the Man DSP (in pack), the Rustic Metallic Adhesive Backed Gems (in pack)  and the Bakers Twine Essentials Pack. The base cardstock is Mint Macaron (in pack), with some early Espresso cardstock (in pack) as a mat. I have used Mint Macaron ink pad (optional add-on) to stamp the trees (I added some Garden Green highlights with a marker), and stamped the tent in Black Stazon before watercolouring with Early Espresso ink pad, Crumb Cake ink pad and Water Painters. The video shows you how I used masking paper to position the tent in front of the trees (this card demonstration starts at 2:19 in the video).

Stampin Up He's the Man / Campology Wonder masculine birthday card. Masking technique. Claire Daly, Australia

I hope you like these masculine cards. Pin this image so you can come back to it, and please consider registering for the He's the Man August Pack of Pretties (starting at just $31 including postage) so you can recreate some of these projects at home. Registrations close August 10th (Australian residents only).

Stampin Up masculine card ideas. 2022. He's the Man Suite. Claire Daly, Australia.

If you would like to view the video demonstrating how to use masking paper, here it is (the demonstration of the card above starts at 2:19).

You can find all of the products I have used on these cards in my online store, or the paper copy of the 2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue. You can either order online, or direct with me via email, phone or text (you can read about three ways to shop with me HERE).  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. Here's the shop link (individual product links at the end of the post), and this month's host code.

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Thanks for checking in today, see you back here again soon.

Claire

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Stampin' Up! Trimming the Tree 2022 Christmas Cards

Hey there friend.

Today I am sharing two Christmas cards I have made using the Stampin' Up! Trimming the Tree stamp set from the 2022-23 Annual Catalogue. This is a really traditional stamp set, so I have used traditional colours of reds, greens and gold.

Stampin Up Trimming the Tree 2022 Christmas cards by Claire Daly, Stampin Up Demonstrator, Melbourne, Australia.

I think I like the one with touches of red best (mainly because I messed the other one up, but more about that later). The DSP I have used is Boughs of Holly, and I have used Distressed Gold Specialty paper as an accent (LOVE this paper!). 

Stampin Up Trimming the Tree 2022 Christmas cards by Claire Daly, Stampin Up Demonstrator, Melbourne, Australia.

I have embossed the sentiment and bow on top of the tree in gold, and added some sparkly Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels. The tree is stamped onto Shimmery White, and is stamped in three layers (the stamps are photopolymer so easy to line up). The base layer is Soft Succulent, then I have used Shaded Spruce as the next layer and embossed gold for the trim on the tree. For the basket / container at the base of the tree I have used Crumb Cake. I've used the Rectangle Stitched Dies and Stylish Shapes dies to cut shapes. The gold corner pieces were cut with the Very Best Trio Punch. These are actually corners I cut from the other card and I will link to a video below showing you what I mean.

Stampin Up Trimming the Tree 2022 Christmas cards by Claire Daly, Stampin Up Demonstrator, Melbourne, Australia.

For my second card, I have used the same background DSP (Boughs of Holly) but have just stuck to greens and golds. 

Stampin Up Trimming the Tree 2022 Christmas cards by Claire Daly, Stampin Up Demonstrator, Melbourne, Australia.

My ink colours were Soft Succulent as the base tree, and then Evening Evergreen as the highlights. I've embossed some ornaments from the stamp set onto the tree in addition to the trim, and for the tree topper I have used a die cut star (from the Tree Lot Dies) with a Champagne Rhinestone inside. 

Stampin Up Trimming the Tree 2022 Christmas cards by Claire Daly, Stampin Up Demonstrator, Melbourne, Australia.

I made a bit of a mistake in using the Very best Trio Punch in making this card. If you look closely at the corner pieces, you will see that there is a concave and outward curved section. If you just move the punch around the cardstock corners, you DON'T end up with a mirror image. I learnt in the process that you need to punch one side and then flip the cardstock to get a mirror image shape. If you are on Facebook, this short video shows you what I mean, and also shows you how I got the corner pieces to use on other projects.

Now I have got the hang of it, I love my new Very Best Trio Punch.

Stampin Up Very Best Trio Punch. Available in Australia from Claire Daly

 

Here's a look at the Trimming the Tree stamp set.

Stampin Up Trimming the Tree stamp set. Available in Australia from Claire Daly.

I hope you like today's card. You can find all of the products I have used in my online store, or the paper copy of the Annual and July to December Mini Catalogue. You can either order online, or direct with me via email, phone or text (you can read about three ways to shop with me HERE).  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. Here's the shop link (individual product links at the end of the post), and this month's host code.

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Stampin Up Trimming the Tree 2022 Christmas cards by Claire Daly, Stampin Up Demonstrator, Melbourne, Australia.

Want more Christmas Card Inspiration?

If you are interested in seeing more Christmas cards, you can check out this month's Art with Heart Team Heart of Christmas Blog Hop by visiting my team member Sharon's blog.

Final HOC Graphic 2022 400 x 400 px

Thanks for stopping by today. See you back here again soon.

Claire

 

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Stampin' Up! Cottage Rose Watercolour Birthday Card

Hello stamping friends.

As I mentioned in previous posts, it's World Watercolour Month  in July, so here's a watercolour birthday card for you using the Cottage Rose bundle from the Stampin Up 2022 Annual Catalogue. 

Stampin Up Cottage Rose birthday card Claire Daly, Stampin Up demonstrator, Melbourne, Australia

The paper is the Abigail Rose DSP which is part of the same suite that includes the Cottage Rose bundle. It's called the Abigail Rose Suite, and you can find it on page 56/57 of the 2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue. The sentiment is from the same set. The embellishments I have added are Linen Thread and one of the Brushed Metallic Dots on the folded DSP corner.

Stampin Up Cottage Rose birthday card Claire Daly, Stampin Up demonstrator, Melbourne, Australia

For the watercolouring, I have used ink from the inside of my ink pads and Water Painters. I used Blushing Bride for the flower, Garden Green for the leaves and a bit of Crumb Cake around the other foliage poking out behind the rose.

Stampin Up Cottage Rose birthday card Claire Daly, Stampin Up demonstrator, Melbourne, Australia

My style of watercolouring is a messy, vintage look and I don't always stay within the lines. I like that though and it's less pressure so more relaxing! I did an in depth video some time ago showing my style of watercolouring, so have a look if you would like more information about what I do. I LOVE watercolouring. It's my favourite way to add colour to cards.

 

You can also view lots of other examples of my watercoloured cards HERE.

If you are interested in more card ideas using the Abigail Rose suite, I have a 5 card instant download PDF class available for $15AUD (approx $10-$11 USD on today's currency exchange rates). You can find my PDF Instant Download Classes HERE.

Stampin Up Abigail Rose / Cottage Rose PDF Card Making Class by Claire Daly, Stampin Up Demonstrator Melbourne Australia
I hope you like today's card. You can find all of the products I have used in my online store, or the paper copy of the Annual Catalogue. You can either order online, or direct with me via email, phone or text (you can read about three ways to shop with me HERE).  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. Here's the shop link (individual product links at the end of the post), and this month's host code.

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Thanks for popping in today,

Claire

 

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Stampin' Up! Heart of Christmas 2022 with the Art with Heart Team - Week 3

Final HOC Graphic 2022 400 x 400 px

Hey friends, I am excited because I FINALLY got to participate in our team Heart of Christmas Blog Hop. This is the 6th consecutive year our lovely Art with Heart Stampin' Up! team ladies have put on Heart of Christmas. It's an activity our team really enjoys. Today is week 3, but at the end of the post I will also add links to weeks 1 and 2.

I'm showcasing two new products from the Stampin' Up! July to December mini catalogue today. The Spruced Up bundle, and the Celebrate Everything Host Designer Series paper (page 87). This paper is able to redeem with Stampin' Rewards and I have also been giving sample packs to my purchasing customers (and will be again for any orders in July). It's so bright and happy and has some great designs. It's 12x12" in size, and this shows one of the 6x6" 12 sheet sample packs I'm giving (minus the couple of bits I used!).

Stampin Up Celebrate Everything Host DSP July to December Mini Catalogue 2022

My first Christmas card uses the black and white Christmas tree design from this paper. I have combined it with some of the bright and happy trees cut from the Spruced Up bundle (I particularly love the outline deigns). I have used Parakeet Party for my base card, and Parakeet Party, Shaded Spruce and Pool Party for the trees. One tip when using these dies; this is one of those instances where the adhesive sheets are super handy, especially for the outline dies.  

Stampin Up Spruced Up 2022 Christmas card by Claire Daly, Stampin Up Demonstrator Melbourne Australia.

Me sentiment from the Spruced Up stamp set is embossed in white onto Polished Pink cardstock. I finished up with some clear Rhinestone jewels and some silver metallic thread (in the Simply Elegant trim combo).

Stampin Up Spruced Up 2022 Christmas card by Claire Daly, Stampin Up Demonstrator Melbourne Australia.

My second card uses the same bundle and another sheet from the DSP, but I have added in the Whimsical Woodland 3D embossing folder and the cute Caravan from the Tree Lot Saleabration dies. These dies are SO awesome and coordinate with the Trees for Sale stamp set (see all the details in my previous blog post).

Stampin Up Spruced Up, Whimsical Wonderland embossing folder, Tree Lot Saleabration dies 2022 Christmas card by Claire Daly, Stampin Up Demonstrator Melbourne Australia.

I have used one of the stitched circles from the Stylish Shapes dies to highlight the trees a bit more. The base card is Pool Party. Is the Whimsical Woodland 3D embossing folder a fun design?

Stampin Up Spruced Up, Whimsical Wonderland embossing folder, Tree Lot Saleabration dies 2022 Christmas card by Claire Daly, Stampin Up Demonstrator Melbourne Australia.

Now it's time to see what the rest of the Art with Heart team have made for this week's Hear of Christmas. Next up we have our lovely Kathryn Ruddick. I'm looking forward to seeing what she has created this week.

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If you get lost anywhere along the way, head over to our Heart of Christmas blog hop coordinator Sharon Davern's blog as she has a lit of participants there. You can also find Week 1 and 2 of the blog hop via Sharon's blog. Week 1 is here, and Week 2 is here

Thanks for joining us tonight,

Claire


Stampin Up Trees for Sale and Saleabration Tree Lot Dies

Hello stampers!

We are halfway through the first month of our two month Saleabration promotion and it's great to see so many of my customers and team getting free products with their orders. The Tree Lots Dies (one of the Level 2 freebies) has been a popular choice among my customers. It coordinates with the Tree Lot die stamp set, and has some really cute detail dies as well.

Stampin Up Trees for Sale stamp set and Saleabration 2022 Tree Lot Dies. Christmas card by Claire Daly, Stampin Up demonstrator, Melbourne, Australia.

Here's a look at the Trees for Sale stamp set and Tree Lot Dies.

The Trees for Sale stamp set is $39 AUD in Australia - find it here in my online store.

Stampin Up Trees for Sale stamp set, available in Australia from Claire Daly, Stampin Up demonstrator, Melbourne, Australia

The coordinating Tree Lot Dies can only be earned. You can choose these as one of the free level 2 gifts when you spend $180 in one transaction before postage (see all the Saleabration choices HERE).

Stampin Up Tree Lot Dies. Ask me how you can earn these free in Australia. Claire Daly, Stampin Up demonstrator, Melbourne, Australia

How cute are the gorgeous little curtains and wreath for the caravan? Plus the dog and so many other bits and pieces. 

Stampin Up Trees for Sale stamp set and Saleabration 2022 Tree Lot Dies. Christmas card by Claire Daly, Stampin Up demonstrator, Melbourne, Australia

Be sure to redeem your Tree Lot Dies while you can. Even though Stampin' Up! forecast to have products available for 2 months, often they are very popular, and Saleabration products are only available while stocks last.

Stampin Up Trees for Sale stamp set and Saleabration 2022 Tree Lot Dies. Christmas card by Claire Daly, Stampin Up demonstrator, Melbourne, Australia

I hope you like today's card. You can find all of the products I have used in my online store, or the paper copy of the Annual Catalogue. You can either order online, or direct with me via email, phone or text (you can read about three ways to shop with me HERE).  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. Here's the shop link (individual product links at the end of the post), and this month's host code.

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See you back here tomorrow night for the Art with Heart Team Heart of Christmas blog hop.

Claire


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