Stampin' Up! Australia: Claire Daly Independent Demonstrator Melbourne

Stampin Up In Symmetry with Bumblebee

July 14, 2021

Hello friends. The Stampin Up Art with Heart Team ladies are back with another week of the Colour Creations blog hop. This week we are playing with Bumblebee, which I think is my FAVE yellow in our range.

I have a card using the In Symmetry stamp set and Sweet Symmetry Designer Series Paper (on sale this month for 15% off). This paper is gorgeous, and has Bumblebee, Calypso Coral, Flirty Flamingo, Just Jade and Night of Navy as the coordinating colours. I really like how these colours work together.

While the stamping is quite simple on this card, there are LOTS of layers underneath. I have used three different pieces of that lovely DSP, including a circle to add in some variety with the shapes. I have also used a piece of Bumblebee cardstock embossed with the Dots embossing foler (one of the two mini folders in the Checks & Dots embossing folder pack).

I would definitely recommend getting your hands on the Sweet Symmetry Designer Series Paper while it is 15% off this month, There are nine beautiful paper packs on special this month and you can view them by clicking the "Shop Now" button in the right hand column >>>. Here's a quick look at all the papers on special this month.

Here's a closer look at the Sweet Symmetry DSP.

Now it's time to check out what others on the Art with Heart Team have created. Next up we have the lovely and creative Christine Blain. I can't wait to see what Christine has made.

If you get lost anywhere along the way, you can visit the blog of our Colour Creation's host Cathy Proctor to see the whole list.

Get your 2021 July to December Mini Catalogue & Saleabration Catalogue.

Both of these commence on August 3rd and you can request your copy HERE, or from any of the lovely team members here on the blog post.

Thanks for following our blog hop today. Enjoy!

Claire

Product List

Posted at 07:57 PM in 2021 Annual Catalogue, Designer Series Paper, Embossing Folders, Friendship Cards | Permalink | Comments (12)

Art With Heart Team 2021 Colour Creations Blog Hop: Basic Gray & In Symmetry Stamp Set

June 16, 2021

Hello friends. It's time to play with colour again. This week I am participating in the Art with Heart Team (my amazing Stampin' Up! team of awesomely creative ladies) Colour Creations blog hop. Each week we have a new colour, and this week it is a neutral, Basic Gray. I have chosen to work with the In Symmetry stamp set and coordinating Sweet Symmetry Designer Series Paper. Both of these were new in the 2021 - 2022 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue.

Here's the first of the two cards I made. The strip of paper I used on the cutaway edge on the inside was my favourite piece from the Sweet Swmmetry DSP, so I used that as my colour inspiration for stamping and the frame. My flower is stamped in Flirty Flamingo and I have used Just Jade for the stem and leaves. The scalloped frame is from the Scalloped Contours Dies (the coordinating dies to the Colour and Contour stamp set). This is die cut in Bumblebee. This stamp set lends itself to very graphis design, so this dotty embossing folder was perfect to give some texture to the Basic Gray front of the card. It's one of the two folders in the Checks & Dots Embossing Folder.

To add some dimension and extra interest to my flower, I stamped an additional layer and fussy cut so I could pop that up with Dimensionals. To finish my card I just needed some Rhinestone Jewels and a Basic Gray sentiment. I really love this 'hey friend' sentiment which is part of the In Symmetry stamp set.

My second card uses the same sheet of DSP, but I have stamped the larger flower (Flirty Flamingo) and leaves (Just Jade), and made the frame Basic Gray.

This time I stamped my greeting in Night of Navy, to pick up that colour in the Sweet Symmetry DSP. Here's a closer look at the colours used today.

Here's a closer look at the In Symmetry stamp set and Sweet Symmetry Designer Series paper. Both of these items (and lots more!) are available to purchase in my online Stampin' Up! store. Use the image links at the end of the post to go to the products in my store. The products are also available in a bundle and a suite, and I have included those links below as well.

Now it's time to hop onto the next AWHT blog. Next up we have Christine Blain who always makes such lovely cards.

If you get lost anywhere along the line, here is a list of everyone participating. Enjoy finding your way around the blog hop. We have some very talented team members!

Thanks for stopping by today. See you again later in the week.

Claire

Product List

Sweet Symmetry Suite Collection (English)

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Sweet Symmetry 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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In Symmetry Photopolymer Stamp Set

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In Symmetry Bundle (English)

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Scalloped Contours Dies

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Checks & Dots Embossing Folders

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Basic Gray A4 Card Stock

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Bumblebee A4 Cardstock

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Basic White A4 Cardstock

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Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad

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Just Jade Classic Stampin' Pad

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Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

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Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

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Paper Snips

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Rhinestone Basic Jewels

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Posted at 07:57 PM in 2021 Annual Catalogue, Art with Heart Team, Colour Challenges, Colour Creations Blog Hop, Embossing Folders, Friendship Cards, Garden, flower and plant inspired cards. | Permalink | Comments (11)

Sneak Peek: Simply Succulents Bundle from the 2021 Stampin' Up! January to June Mini Catalogue with Video Tutorial

December 09, 2020

Hey friends. Another sneak peek of an upcoming product for you. Today I am sharing the Simply Succulents bundle from the 2021 Stampin' Up! January to June Mini Catalogue. I love to garden, and have pots of mixed succulents, so this bundle was a must have for me.

It's also a beautiful set to colour. I have watercoloured this card using the Stampin' Up! ink pads and Water Painters. Our Fluid 100 watercolour paper gives a fabulous base to watercolour and blend on. I'll point out which Stampin' Up! ink colours I have used further down in the blog post.

My base card is Pool Party, and I have created an subtle inky wash (also on Fluid 100 watercolour paper) as the second layer.The Coastal Cabana adhesive sequins from the Artistry Blooms pack complement the card colours card well.

I have created a video for you which shows how I created this card from start to finish.

Here's a look at the colours I used to watercolour.

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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

Posted at 09:28 PM in 2021 January to June Mini , Friendship Cards, Garden, flower and plant inspired cards., Hello Cards, Ink Techniques, Watercolouring | Permalink | Comments (3)

Quite Curvy Bundle embossed card for a friend, plus request your new 2021 Stampin' Up! Mini and Saleabration catalogues in Australia

November 25, 2020

Today I have a Blushing Bride embossed card to share with you. I think this is a perfect Stampin' Up! card idea for a friend. We are using the Quite Curvy bundle from the 2021 January to June mini catalogue. I also include information about how to get on the list to get the new 2021 Stampin' Up! catalogues mailed out for free if you are in Australia.

As cute as the little watercoloured birds are; I think it's the Greenery Embossing Folder which is the star of this card. This embossing folder is one of two mini folders which are purchased together, and were designed especially to fit in the Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine (available to customers at the start of next year). It also fits the standard sized Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine too.

I've kept the card monochromatic, with the exception of some Gray Granite ink for the sentiment (from Quite Curvy stamp set) and some colouring on the birds. The strip of patterned paper is from the Subtles 6x6 Paper Stack. These paper stacks are really versatile as you get 4 sheets of each of the 10 colours in the colour group. They are available in each of our 4 colour groups and in the InColour Collections too. To finish off my card, I added some of the Elegant Faceted Gems and some Linen Thread.

I think that's a wrap on the Quite Curvy bundle cards for now. Time to move onto something else and start creating some sneak peek samples from the 2021 Stampin Up January to June Mini Catalogue. If you are a regular customer of mine in Australia, you will be receiving this catalogue in the mail around mid December, along with the 2021 Saleabrations Catalogue (this is full of items you can earn FOR FREE with $90 or $180 orders in January or February 2021). If you haven't purchased from me yet, and don't have a demonstrator you do regular business with, you can give me your details HERE and I will send you these catalogues in December too.

If you would like a reminder of the other creations I have made with the Quite Curvy bundle over the last month. You can find them below.

You can find the card shown in the top left of this picture in this blog post.

The card bottom left is shown in this blog post.

The card bottom right is shown in this blog post.

I have loved playing with the Quite Curvy bundle and hope to have a play again in the new year.

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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 visiting today. Don't forget to request your free copies of the new 2021 Stampin Up Catalogues if you are in Australia, and don't already have a demonstrator.

Claire

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Posted at 10:20 PM in 2021 January to June Mini , Embossing Folders, Friendship Cards, Watercolouring | Permalink | Comments (1)

Stampin' Up! Under My Umbrella stamp set coloured with Stampin' Blends. Video Tutorial.

October 06, 2020

Hello stamping friends.

Today I have a card idea for friends. My stamp set is Under My Umbrella from the 2020 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue, and it has a coordinating punch. I have coloured the images with Stampin' Blends and have used a little sponging too. It's going to rain a bit this week in Melbourne (I actually love listening to the rain though, and it's great for the garden too) so this is an appropriate stamp set for sure.

I've put together a video for you showing the techniques I used to colour and blend with Stampin' Blends, and how to make the easy cloud background.

My colour palette was nice an bright and featured two of the Stampin' Up! 2020-22 InColours.

The cloud effect is super easy to make, and you don't need anything special. I show you how in the video.

I hope today's card has bought a smile to your face. I know the 'Under My Umbrella' stamp set brings a smile to my face! Here's a closer look at a couple of the products.

Here is the Under My Umbrella Stamp Set($28).

Next up we have the coordinating Umbrella Builder Punch ($31). Punches make creating so easy don't you think? Especially when they perfectly coordinate with stamp sets.

There's also another gorgeous stamp set called Pretty Parasole, that coordinates with the Umbrella Builder Punch. This stamp set is only $28.00 too.

You can find all the products I have used today 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. You can read about three ways to shop with me HERE.