Stampin' Up! Australia: Claire Daly Independent Demonstrator Melbourne

Stampin' Up! Prized Peony coloured with Stampin' Blends.

July 28, 2020

Hello stampers. Today I have a Prized Peony coloured with Stampin' Blends for you. I am loving colouring the images in this beautiful stamp set from the 2020 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue.

I wanted to keep my background quite neutral, so I have just used Crumb Cake cardstock. To create a bit more interest, I have used two different embossing folders. I have used the Subtle 3D folder on the first layer, and on the layer I have cut using the Stitched So Sweetly dies, I have used the Dainty Diamonds 3D folder. You can view or purchase these products in my online Stampin' Up! store in Australia, using the links at the end of this post.

I have coloured the image with Stampin' Blends. I recently did a video showing how to colour the smaller Prized Peony, and used the same colouring technique here. Here's a look at that video in case it's helpful. The colours I have used are Purple Posy Stampin' Blends combo, Highland Heather Stampin' Blends combo and Old Olive Stampin' Blends combo.

To finish my card off, I have used a greeting from Well Written stamp set, which is stamped in Crumb Cake and cut out using the Stitched Nested Labels dies. I tied some linen thread around the flower stem, and placed some Elegant Faceted Gems around the flower. It's so hard to see in this picture, but I also used some Wink of Stella to add to the lowlights (dark shaded areas) on the flower. I love how that turned out.

Here's a closer look at this lovely Prized Peony stamp set, and the two embossing folders I have used.

This is the Dainty Diamonds 3D embossing folder (even though it looks 6x6", this one is actually card front size).

This one is the Suble 3D folder which gives a fabulous textured effect. This is a 6x6" folder.

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The NEW August to December Mini Catalogue (previously called the Holiday Catalogue) launches on August 4th to customers. If you are new to Stampin' Up! or don't have a regular demonstrator already, you can request a copy HERE (if you are a regular customer of mine you are already on the list and your copy is in the mail.

The Bonus Days promotion is only on for 6 more days, so get in quick! Between July 1st and August 3rd you can earn a $9 bonus days coupon with each $90 in one transaction (before post), which you can then use for shopping in August. All the details HERE.

You will also still earn a free gift mid August, by using the July Host Code until 11.59pm on July 31st

Thanks for stopping by today. Have a great day and I will see you back here again soon.

Claire

Product List

Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock

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Subtle 3D Embossing Folder

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Stitched So Sweetly Dies

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Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder

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Prized Peony Cling Stamp Set (English)

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Prized Peony Bundle (English)

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Peony Garden Suite Collection (English)

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Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

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Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock

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Purple Posy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

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Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

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Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

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Well Said Cling Stamp Set

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Shimmery White A4 Card Stock

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Stitched Nested Labels Dies

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Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

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Linen Thread

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Elegant Faceted Gems

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Posted at 08:37 PM in 2020 Annual Catalogue, Alcohol Markers, Coloured Images, Colouring, Embossing Folders, Garden, flower and plant inspired cards., Hello Cards, Stampin' Blends | Permalink | Comments (1)

Stampin' Up! Basket of Blooms stamp set & Small Bloom punch

July 23, 2020

Hey there.

Today I have a bright and happy card for you, using the Basket of Blooms stamp set from the 2020 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue.

I was immediately drawn to this stand alone stamp set for several reasons:

The great variety of outline images, including flowers, foliage, vase, basket and flower pot, which make it great for colouring.
It coordinates with the Small Bloom punch, which was one of the free choices during Saleabration 2020, and can also be purchased still.
It's a GREAT price - 14 stamps for $30.

It's so easy to create beautiful floral arrangements with this set, whether they be simple or more detailed. By being able to punch out some of the flowers, it's easy to add dimension to your project too. Here's the Small Bloom Punch it coordinates with (shop link at the end of the post).

For my card, I used Stampin' Blends to colour the vase (light and dark Seaside Spray and light Misty Moonlight). I stamped the foliage in Granny Apple Green, and the flower in Magenta Madness. My base card is Bumble Bee, and I have used Magenta Madness for the sentiment piece (the sentiment is from the Dressed to Impress stamp set) and for the mat on the stamped piece. The Ornate Floral 3D embossing folder is the perfect way to add some extra interest to the base Bumble Bee card.

I'm looking forward to having more of a play with this gorgeous stamp set. Here's some samples that the Stampin' Up! designers made with this set. Aren't they gorgeous? This set just inspires bright and happy cards and we could all do with some bright and happy right now.

I hope you enjoyed today's card, and will consider adding this affordable and versatile set to your collection. If you would like to see some more inspiration, I invite you to subscribe to my weekly tutorials.

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Thanks for stopping by today, see you back here again for my next post.

Claire

Product List

Basket Of Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set

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Small Bloom Punch

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Bumblebee A4 Cardstock

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Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder

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Shimmery White A4 Card Stock

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Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

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Magenta Madness Classic Stampin' Pad

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Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Seaside Spray Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[149569]

Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock

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2020–2022 In Color Enamel Dots

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Magenta Madness A4 Cardstock

[153085]

Dressed To Impress Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Versamark Pad

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White Stampin' Emboss Powder

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Heat Tool

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1-1/2" (3.8 Cm) Circle Punch

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Rhinestone Basic Jewels

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Posted at 01:37 AM in 2020 Annual Catalogue, Alcohol Markers, Bright Bold Cards, Coloured Images, Garden, flower and plant inspired cards., Hello Cards, InColours, Stampin' Blends | Permalink | Comments (0)

Stampin' Up! Jar of Flowers meets Basket of Blooms: Mediterranean flower pots coloured with Stampin' Blends

July 20, 2020

Hello stampers :)

Today's card is inspired by my memories of Barcelona. One of my happy memories of visiting this beautiful city in 2016, is the beautiful terracotta pots of flowers on balconies. Whenever I see bright tubs of Geraniums, I am reminded of sights like this.

There were also all these beautiful flower stalls lining La Ramblas, selling seedlings and small plants (tomato and fruit bearing too) and cut flowers.

I love the Jar of Flowers stamp set, so decided to pair it with a Teracotta pot to recreate these happy memories. Although the flowers aren't Geraniums, I tried to create the bright happy vibe in my colouring.

The Teracotta Pot is from the Basket of Blooms stamp set, and is coloured using dark and light Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blends. I used the colour lifter to remove some colour in the centre where the light would fall.

The Jar of Flowers image has the leaves coloured in light and dark Mint Macaron and dark Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends. The flowers are a combination of light and dark Flirty Flamingo, light Cherry Cobbler and light and dark Rococo Rose Stampin' Blends. I just kept blending colours until I got the variation in the flower colour I was looking for.

My greeting is from Well Said stamp set, my embellishments are the Elegant Faceted Gems (these are PERFECT for subtle embellishing), and my ribbon and trim is the Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack (love, love, love this neutral combo, so versatile). You can view and purchase all the supplies I have used today using the links at the end of my post.

Here's a closer look at the two stamp sets I have used today. They are both new in the 2020 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue.

Jar of Flowers can be purchased as a stamp alone set or as a bundle with the punch which cuts out the jar shape (we also have cute mason jar shaker domes to fit - see links below).

Basket of Blooms is a stand alone stamp set, but it does coordinate with the Small Blooms punch which we had as a free choice during Saleabration, and which can still be purchased separately (link below).

I hope today's card has given you some inspiration to either get out your Stampin' Blends, or maybe even get out in the garden. Either way would be a happy way to spend the day in my opinion.

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The NEW August to December Mini Catalogue (previously called the Holiday Catalogue) launches next month to customers. If you are new to Stampin' Up! or don't have a regular demonstrator already, you can request a copy HERE (if you are a regular customer of mine you are already on the list and your copy is in the mail.

The Bonus Days promotion is on again in July, so between July 1st and August 3rd you can earn a $9 bonus days coupon with each $90 in one transaction (before post), which you can then use for shopping in August. All the details HERE.

You will also still earn a free gift mid August, by using the July Host Code.

Thanks for stopping by today. Have a great day and I will see you back here again soon.

Claire

Product List

Jar Of Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set

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Jar Of Flowers Bundle

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Basket Of Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set

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Small Bloom Punch

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Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock

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Shimmery White A4 Card Stock

[121717]

Subtles 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock

[140490]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

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Rococo Rose Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

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Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

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Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

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Paper Snips

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Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack

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Elegant Faceted Gems

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Well Said Cling Stamp Set

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Classic Label Punch

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Posted at 03:02 PM in 2020 Annual Catalogue, Alcohol Markers, Garden, flower and plant inspired cards., Hello Cards, Stampin' Blends | Permalink | Comments (1)

Stampin' Up! Celebrate Sunflowers coloured with Stampin' Blends Alcohol Markers

July 15, 2020

Hello friends. On the weekend I had my first play with the Stampin' Up! Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set from the 2020/21 Annual Catalogue. I was sitting up late and I had some stamped images which I was just colouring in for some quiet 'me' time. I have found this type of 'me' time, and some other self care activities I have stepped up recently, really therapeutic with the challenges 2020 has thrown our way. We are nearly 1 week into our second lockdown in Melbourne (Australia) for Covid-19. This one is for 6 weeks at least, with no home visitors allowed, so there is lots of time for stamping. I pray we flatten the curve and get on top of this virus again soon. I pray for my friends and family around the world, and that the scientists can find a vaccine one day soon.

I think my favourite things about this card are the layering and textures. The Celebrate Sunflowers bundle has lots of elements you can layer, as well as the outline images for colouring.

The In Good Taste Designer Series Paper is a fabulous neutrals pack with lots of photo realistic texture images. I liked the pages that looked like hessian texture, as sunflowers and hession seem a great combination.

I have coloured the sunflower image with Stampin' Blends, on thick Whisper White cardstock. I have used Mango Melody light and dark, as well as some light Blackberry Bliss and light Rick Razzleberry close to the centre of the flower. For the leaves I have stamped and die cut using Old Olive and Mossy Meadow.

For my embellishments I have used some Braided Linen Trim and the gold trim from the Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack. There are also some Champagne Rhinestones in there. I find the Champagne ones look particularly good with the tones I have used today.

Hope you love today's card as much as I loved creating it. I coloured a few more images on the weekend so I am looking forward to making those into cards and sharing them with you over the next couple of weeks. My weekly PDF tutorials start up again this weekend after a break for the school holidays, so be sure to subscribe. You can also subscribe to get my blog posts by email.

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The NEW August to December Mini Catalogue (previously called the Holiday Catalogue) launches next month to customers. If you are new to Stampin' Up! or don't have a regular demonstrator already, you can request a copy HERE (if you are a regular customer of mine you are already on the list and your copy is in the mail.

The Bonus Days promotion is on again in July, so between July 1st and August 3rd you can earn a $9 bonus days coupon with each $90 in one transaction (before post), which you can then use for shopping in August. All the details HERE.

You will also still earn a free gift mid August, by using the July Host Code.

Thanks for stopping by today. Have a great day and I will see you back here again soon.

Claire

Product List

Posted at 12:09 AM in 2020 Annual Catalogue, Alcohol Markers, Garden, flower and plant inspired cards., Stampin' Blends | Permalink | Comments (2)

Introducing Your Creative Connection - a new global Stampin' Up! papercraft showcase.

February 12, 2020

I’m excited to announce the launch of Your Creative Connection today; a bi-monthly creative showcase which will come to you on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.

Your Creative Connection came together from a group of eight global friends wanting to give you a worldwide connection to creativity. We hope to inspire you to connect with us as we share papercraft ideas using Stampin’ Up! products. Each showcase will have a theme, and we will ‘travel’ around the world to connect with our creative friends. You will be amazed at the creativity of my amazing global friends. These ladies are all really special and are people I feel a real warm connection to, as well as admiration for the way they run their Stampin' Up! business.

Today's theme is Pleased as Punch. This was a tricky one for me, because I don't often have punches as the focal point of my cards (they tend to be more in the layers and for greetings). As you get to know me over the coming months (or if you already follow me on Instagram), you will know that flowers and plants make me happy. So the Vase Builder Punch was calling me. You will find the Vase Builder punch in the Stampin' Up! 2019 Annual Catalogue.

The vases were punched from one of the Daffodil Delight patterned sheets in the Best Dressed Designer Series paper from the Stampin' Up! 2020 January to June mini catalogue. I then went with the colours in another of my favourite sheets from that pack: Lovely Lipstick, Daffodil Delight and Old Olive. This is a nice bright and happy colour palette for a birthday card. I've used my most used punch, the Banner Triple Punch, for the banner ends in my paper strips (you NEED this punch). The flowers are coloured with blends, and the greeting is from Label Me Bold stamp set. You can view or purchase any of the products I have used today using the links at the end of my post.

Seatbelts on! I'm excited to now send you on your way around the world (or continue the journey from the lovely Michelle Last in the UK). It's time to head right up to Minnesota in the USA to visit my lovely friend Dawn Olfeschke.

If you get lost along the way, here's your complete itinerary for today's round the world trip. Enjoy getting to know everyone and if you feel inspired by their projects, don't forget to bookmark or follow their blog or social media so you can visit from time to time. It makes me very happy to share with global demonstrators and I hope it makes you happy too.

Dawn Olchefske - USA
Barbara Meyer - Austria
Kristine McNickle - New Zealand
Jenn Tinline - Canada
Jennifer Pauli - Germany
Janneke Dijkstra de Jong - Netherlands
Michelle Last - UK
Claire Daly - Australia (you are here!)

While you are here, here are a few other reminders about what's happening this month in Stampin' Up!

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February Creative 8 WOW Tutorials

A set of 8 PDF tutorials including fancy folds, techniques, 3D or scrapbooking, embossing folder ideas. FREE with a $50 order or purchase for $15AUD worldwide on my tutorials page here (immediate download).

Thanks for stopping by today, see you again soon.