Stampin' Up! Australia: Claire Daly Independent Demonstrator Melbourne

Free 12 sheet Regency Park Paper Pack with Stampin' Up! Petal Park Punch Bundle Purchase

March 15, 2023

Hello friends, today I have a bright but quick and easy floral card made with the Stampin' Up! Petal Park stamp set and coordinating punch.

You can use the punch to punch out two different types of stamped flowers, and the punch also can cut out cardstock floral layers, which when put together make a cute dimensional floral image (or use them separately as embellishments).

Here's a card I made recently using this Stampin Up Petal Park bundle and the new Radiating Stitches Dies (which aren't in a catalogue but can be found in the new online exclusives section in the website, and either purchased online or directly through me).

In this instance I have used the stamped flowers in Melon Mambo and cut them out with the punch. I have then popped them up with Dimensionals, and added an Iridescent Rhinestone Embellishment to the centre of each flower. The background leaves are stamped with Granny Apple Green, and the sentiment is embossed in white embossing powder onto a label cut out from the Radiating Stitches Dies. I stamped some of the smaller flowers in Basic Grey onto the Basic Grey base card. I like how that carries through the imagery and ties everything together.

Here's another sample from the Stampin' Up! concept artists.

If you are looking for more ideas to use this bundle, check out my Petal Park Pinterest board. I have saved 29 inspiring samples on there to date.

If you are in Australia, all of the products I have used today can be purchased from me either in my online store (individual product links at end of post or shop link below), or by email to [email protected] or phone to 0412 120 498. I offer awesome customer service, free catalogues and regular communications, tips and offers to my purchasing customers. If you use the monthly host code shown below when you shop with me online and your order is less than $250 (if it's over $250 you are better off claiming your own Stampin' Rewards at the time of ordering), you will also qualify for a small gift the month after you order.

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Claire

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Posted at 03:06 PM in 2023 January to June Mini Catalogue, Bundles: Punches and dies with matching stamp sets., Garden, flower and plant inspired cards., Hello Cards, Just Because Cards, Punches | Permalink | Comments (0)

Stampin' Up! Trimming the Tree 2022 Christmas Cards

July 27, 2022

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.

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!).

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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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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.

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

Claire

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Trimming The Tree Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Boughs Of Holly 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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Distressed Gold 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

[159237]

Shimmery White A4 Card Stock

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Evening Evergreen A4 Cardstock

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Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[147116]

Stitched Rectangles Dies

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Stylish Shapes Dies

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Very Best Trio Punch

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Tree Lot Dies

[159938]

Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad

[155778]

Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad

[155576]

Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad

[147088]

Versamark Pad

[102283]

Versamark Pad

[102283]

Metallics Embossing Powders

[155555]

Heat Tool

[129056]

Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[151193]

Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels

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Posted at 10:26 AM in 2022 July to December Mini Catalogue, 2022-2023 Annual Catalogue, Christmas cards and other papercraft projects., Punches, Two or Three Step Stamping | Permalink | Comments (0)

Colour Creations Week 41 Sahara Sand with Stampin Up Cactus Cuties Bundle

March 23, 2022

Hey friends, welcome to another week of Colour Creations blog hop by the Art with Heart Team. This week we are playing with Sahara Sand.

My card is a super quick and easy one this week, as I was running a bit late to get it created and up on my blog. I had the colour scheme and products in my head though, so it was pretty quick to get it done. I have used the cactus Cuties punch bundle from the 2022 Stampin' Up! January to June Mini Catalogue.

I have used Shimmery White for my background and have embossed the front layer with the Painted Texture embossing folder (I used my blending brushes to add dome Sahara Sand ink in the centre before I embossed). The pot is stamped in Sahara Sand, the cactus in Mint Macaron and the flowers in Polished Pink.

Here's a closer look at my colour combination.

The Cactus Cuties punch bundle made cutting out some of the bits for this card super easy. Punch bundles are so quick and easy and I love how reasonably priced they are!

Now it's time to see what the rest of the Art with Heart team girls have done with Sahara Sand. Next up, we have the lovely Christine Blain.

If you get lost along the way, head over to Cathy Proctor's blog as she has the full list of participants on there.

Thanks for checking in today with the Art with Heart Team. See you back here again soon.

Claire

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Posted at 07:58 PM in 2022 January to June Mini Catalogue, Art with Heart Team, Art with Heat Blog Hops, Bundles: Punches and dies with matching stamp sets., Colour Combinations, Colour Creations Blog Hop, Embossing Folders, Punches, Quick and easy cards | Permalink | Comments (8)

Stampin' Up! Grassy Grove Bundle Thinking of You Card

February 27, 2022

Hello friends. Today I wanted to show and give you step by step instructions for a handmade thinking of you card that I made with the Grassy Grove bundle from the 2022 Stampin' Up! January to June Mini Catalogue. I have also used the Saleabration Special Moments sentiment set. You can get this awesome set FREE with a $180 order until March 16th. I'll give you more details about Saleabration later in the post.

Here's today's card. I really love how it turned out. I have only used the Grove dies part of the bundle here, but I know I will use both parts of the bundle, so I wanted to save the 10% on both (yes demonstrators get these discounts too, as well as an extra 20-25% off at least!).

How beautiful is that paper behind the die cut? That's the amazing New Horizons 6x6" paper pack (find it HERE in the online store). There are 12 gorgeous watercolour like landscape scenes. It's soooooooo beautiful!

So let's get you step by step instructions to make this card. Before I do that, I wanted to invite you to become a subscriber to get additional inspiration from me and advance notice of online classes, clearance and retired product sales.

Step by Step Instructions for Grassy Grove Card (all products used are linked at the end of the post)

Start with a side folding standard size Crumb Cake card base (for Australia that's 1/2 an A4 sheet cut vertically and folded / burnished with bone folder in the middle.
Cut a piece of Evening Evergreen cardstock 1/4 cm smaller on all sides than the base card (for Australia the measurement for the Evergreen Cardstock would be 10cm x 14.3cm).
Centre the large grove die onto the Evergreen layer and die-cut.
Insert the die cut piece into the Bark embossing folder and run through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine again. Make sure you do the embossing last, otherwise the die-cutting will flatten the embossing.
Cut a piece of the New Horizons DSP 1/4 cm smaller on all sides than the Evening Evergreen piece (for Australia that would be 9.5cm x 15.8 cm). Attach this to the base card with Multipurpose Glue or Stampin' Seal.
Attach the die-cut and embossed Evergreen Elegance card over the top of the New Horizons DSP using Multipurpose Glue or Stampin' Seal.
Cut the two deer from a scrap of Crumb Cake cardstock and use a sponge dauber to apply some Crumb Cake ink to the very edges of each deer.
Attach the deer to the left of the grove opening as shown (I used Dimensionals to attach)
Stamp the Thinking of You sentiment from the Special Moments stamp set (pictured and linked below), in Evening Evergreen onto a Shimmery White cardstock strip 1.8cm (just under 3/4" wide). Using this width allows you to punch the ends using the amazing Lovely Labels Pick a Punch (pictured and linked below).
Attach the sentiment to the card with Dimensionals and then attach a double bow of linen thread.

Here's a closer look at three of the key products I have used today.

Grassy Grove Bundle (get a FREE level 1 Saleabration item with this if you buy it before March 16th, or spend $81 more and upgrade to get the FREE Special Moments sentiment set).

Special Moments Saleabration Level 2 FREE gift (only available until March 16th).

Lovely Labels Pick a Punch

The Grassy Grove bundle is definitely one to add to your collection. I've got a few more cards to show you over the next couple of weeks using this gorgeous bundle.

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Just use this link, and don't forget to add the host code if your order is less than $250, so I can send you a small gift next month (this comes from the Stampin' Rewards of the group order using that host code). If your order is over $250, don't use the host code, as you will be able to claim your Stampin' Rewards individually when you order. You can always find the current host code in the right hand sidebar.

Salebration on NOW and extended in Australia until March 16th.

Here's how you can benefit during Saleabration:

Get free products with orders of $90 or $180+. View the gifts you can choose HERE.
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Get 2 free EXTRA stamp sets when you join during Saleabration.

Thanks for stopping by today, I'll be back later in the week with some more inspiration.

Claire

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Posted at 02:07 PM in 2022 January to June Mini Catalogue, Dies, Embossing Folders, Punches, Thinking of You Cards | Permalink | Comments (1)

Colour Creations Week 32: Pacific Point & Stampin Up Let's Set Sail Bundle

January 26, 2022

Hi friends. I had a chance to do some creating on the weekend, so I am delighted to be able to participate in our weekly Art with Heart Team Colour Creations blog hop. Our team girls have lots of fun creating and sharing with you and each other, each week.

Today our colour is Pacific Point. This isn't a colour I tend to reach for very often, but I do like it. It's a nice bright blue.

This colour always makes me think of the ocean, so I have chosen the new Let's Set Sail Bundle for my card today. This bundle consists of a stamp set and coordinating punch.

This is a great new bundle. Punch bundles are usually quite a bit cheaper than die and stamp bundles, and I love the ease of just grabbing a punch instead of getting out my die cutting machine. This is a great stamp set for masculine cards, and has some versatile sentiments in a great font. I really like the different ocean stamps for grounding the sailing boat image too.

Here is my colour combination for today's card.

To make this card I started with a C6 top folding card in Basic White. I then cut another layer 10cm x 14.3cm and cut a circle in the centre using the second largest Layering Circle Die. I then embossed that piece with the Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder (emboss after you cut the circle for the best effect). I then cut a piece of Basic White cardstock slightly bigger than the die cut circle and blended some Pacific Point ink in an ombre pattern. This was adhered to the back of the die cut circle opening with some Tear and Tape. I then stamped the birds in Pacific Point ink at the top of the blending. This whole panel was attached to the card front using Dimensionals.

The ship is stamped in Basic Gray and the Sails in Real Read, and both cut out with the punch. I've adhered the sails with Dimensionals them up a little.

To finish my card I stamped the greeting in Basic Grey and cut it out with one of the Rectangle Stitched dies.

I then tied a double strand of White bakers twine to the top of the card.

I hope you have enjoyed today's card. You can find the products I have used today in my online store, by using the links at the end of the post. Now it's time to see what the other ladies in the team have created using Pacific Point. Next up we have the lovely Sharon Davern.

If you get lost anywhere along the hop, or find a link that isn't working, you can find the full list of blog hop participants HERE.

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

Claire

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Posted at 07:58 PM in 2022 January to June Mini Catalogue, Blending Brushes, Bundles: Punches and dies with matching stamp sets., Masculine Cards and Projects, Punches | Permalink | Comments (9)