Monday 30 April 2018

Petal Garden DSP | Aussies Who Love Stampin' Up! Challenge #004


Hi and thanks for visiting :)

Today marks the start of our 4th fortnightly challenge over on the Aussies Who Love Stampin' Up! Facebook Group.

Our fourth challenge #AWLSU004 is a tic tac toe challenge.



Myself and the other group admins will share our creations to start off each challenge and hopefully help kick-start and inspire your creativity.


If you live in Australia and are interested in participating in our fortnightly challenges, click here to join the group :)


I have created 2 cards for todays challenge, both of which could use 2 of the above Tic Tac Toe combinations: Ribbon, Stamp & Floral OR Patterned Paper, Stamp & Something Shiny.








Using a single 6x6 sheet of the pretty Calypso Coral/Old Olive/Pool Party floral DSP, I have created the DSP layers on both cards. I cut the larger layer first and the second card uses the off cut.

The sentiment comes from the Colourful Seasons stamp set and is stamped in Calypso Coral ink and cut out using one of the Stitched Shapes Circles. It has been mounted on a Calypso Coral scalloped circle and raised off my cards using Mini Dimensionals.




Did you notice the coloured Rhinestones on both cards?

Using my Calypso Coral Stampin' Blend marker, I coloured some clear rhinestones so they matched my colour palette. You can use any colour Stampin' Blend (or alcohol) marker to colour clear rhinestones, which means you can always have matching rhinestones for your project.

I have used different ribbon on both cards, one card uses the retiring Old Olive Mini Chevron Ribbon and the other combines the Whisper White Classic Weave with the Old Olive Sheer Ribbon.




These cards were easy and quick to put together and are a great way to create a pretty card and use some Designer Series Paper. #loveitchopit


Thanks so much for your support and for visiting me today :)
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You too can make these ....... 
Here is a list of the supplies and tools used:

Click on a product link to head on over to my Australian online store to purchase your supplies.
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*Petal Garden DSP Stack (144168)

Colorful Seasons (Photopolymer 143726)

Stitched Shapes Framelits (145372)

Layering Circle Framelits (141705)

*Old Olive 3/8" Mini Chevron Ribbon (144196)

Old Olive 1/8" Sheer Ribbon (144171)

Whisper White 3/8" Classic Weave Ribbon (144159)

Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220)
Ink: Calypso Coral
Stampin' Blends: Calypso Coral
Tools: Big ShotMagnetic PlatformClear Blocks

* = Products retiring 31st May 2018 (Available while stocks last)


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Saturday 28 April 2018

Ink & Share Blog Hop | Theme: Occasions Catalogue


Hello and thanks for stopping by :)

Today I am participating in the Ink & Share Blog Hop, where every month a number of Stampin' Up! demonstrators from around the world hop together to share our creations to help inspire you in your paper crafting journey. My name is Kirsten, and I am from Canberra, Australia. "G'Day" :)

For todays hop and we will be sharing our projects inspired by this months theme: Occasions Catalogue (Favourite Products)


It is hard to narrow down my favourite products from the Occasions Catalogue to only one, as I have a few. The Myths & Magic Suite is one of my favourites, which is sadly retiring at the end of May, and so I have decided to use items from this suite for my card today.





I have used a strip of the Wizard sheet from Myths & Magic Specialty DSP for the main part of my card. Using one of the smaller Layering Square framelits, I cut out 2 of the wizards which have been raised up using mini dimensionals.

Before adhering my DSP to my Dapper Denim card base, I added 2 strips of the Dapper Denim striped Myths & Magic Specialty Washi Tape.

For a little more dimension, I have added a Dapper Denim Glitter Enamel Dot over the top of the Crystal Ball that the older Blue Wizard is holding.




I felt the Magical Day sentiment (from the Magical Day stamp set) was a bit too big and would cover up too much of my DSP, so I have used a smaller "magical celebration" sentiment from the Fairy Celebrations Stamp Set. The sentiment is stamped in Dapper Denim, cut out using the Banner Framelit from the Popcorn Box Thinlits and raised using mini dimensionals.


Thanks so much for your support and for visiting me today :)
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If you like this card, it would make my day if you left me a comment. 
Just scroll to the bottom of my post, leave your comment and you will put a smile on my dial :)

Don't forget to continue the hop all the way around to see what the very creative Stampin' Up! demonstrators participating in this months Ink & Share Blog Hop have come up with.

You are currently visiting me - Kirsten Aitchison, so checkout the list below to see all the hop participants.

Up next is Shirley Merker. You can click on the below image to be taken to Shirley's Blog or click on the link from the participants list below.



Kirsten Aitchison            < You are HERE :)


You too can make this ....... 
Here is a list of the supplies and tools used:

Click on a product link to head on over to my Australian online store to purchase your supplies.


*Myths & Magic Specialty DSP (145600)

*Myths & Magic Specialty Washi Tape (145602)

*Glitter Enamel Dots (144200)

Layering Squares Framelits (141708)

*Popcorn Box Thinlits (141473)

Fairy Celebration Stamp Set (Clear 141554)

Fairy Celebration Stamp Set (Wood 141551)
Tools: Big ShotMagnetic PlatformClear Blocks

* = Products retiring 31st May 2018 (Available while stocks last)


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Friday 27 April 2018

Delightful Daisy DSP | Love It Chop It | Part 2

Hello and welcome to Part 2 of my 10 part Delightful Daisy Love it Chop it series, where I am sharing my finished cards from the 63 card bases I created using only 6 sheets of 12" x 12" DSP.


I have grouped my cards based on the main stamp set used to complete the card.

Today I am sharing the cards using the retiring Blooms & Wishes stamp set.





Blooms & Wishes & Dragonfly Dreams Stamp Sets
Night of Navy & Whisper White cardstock
Memento Black, So Saffron & Versamark ink
White Embossing Powder
Mini Glue Dot to attach fussy cut bee





Blooms & Wishes Stamp Set
Old Olive & Whisper White cardstock
Old Olive ink
Old Olive 1/8" Sheer Ribbon





Blooms & Wishes Stamp Set
Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight & Whisper White cardstock
Calypso Coral ink
Stitched Shapes, Layering Circles & Petals & More Framelits
Peekaboo Peach Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon
Delicate White Doily
Mini Dimensionals





Blooms & Wishes & Falling Flowers Stamp Sets
Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White & Whisper White Thick cardstock
Wisteria Wonder & Pool Party ink
May Flowers Framelits
Pool Party Stampin' Blends
Old Olive Mini Chevron Ribbon
Clear Sequins





Blooms & Wishes & Falling Flowers Stamp Sets
Pool Party, Wisteria Wonder, Calypso Coral & Whisper White Thick cardstock
Wisteria Wonder & Pool Party ink
May Flowers Framelits
Clear Sequins





Blooms & Wishes Stamp Set
Tranquil Tide, Daffodil Delight & Whisper White cardstock
Tranquil Tide, Daffodil Delight & Old Olive ink
Stitched Shapes Framelits
Old Olive Mini Chevron Ribbon





Blooms & Wishes & Petal Palette Stamp Sets
Tranquil Tide & Whisper White cardstock
Tranquil Tide & Pool Party ink
Stitched Shapes & Petals & More Framelits
Pool Party Shimmer Ribbon
Dimensionals





Blooms & Wishes Stamp Set
Wisteria Wonder & Whisper White Thick cardstock
Wisteria Wonder ink
Layering Squares Framelits
Whisper White 1/8" Sheer Ribbon
Subtles Enamel Shapes (Wisteria Wonder)





Blooms & Wishes Stamp Set
Daffodil Delight & Whisper White Thick cardstock
Night of Navy ink
Layering Squares Framelits
Whisper White 1/8" Sheer Ribbon
Regals Enamel Shapes (Night of Navy)






This card was created for the recent Stamp N' Hop Retiring Products Blog Hop,
you can check out the card details on my blog post.




Don't forget to pop by on Tuesday for Part 3, showing details on my cards using the Rose Wonder stamp set.

Thanks so much for your support and for visiting me today :)
If you enjoy what I do, I would love you to Like and Follow my Facebook page, and Pin my cards on Pinterest (or you can follow me on Pinterest). 

Also, don't forget to sign up for my Blog updates via email and never miss a post.




If you like these cards, it would make my day if you left me a comment. 
Just scroll to the bottom of my post, leave your comment and you will put a smile on my dial :)


You too can make these ....... 
Here is a list of the supplies and tools used:

Click on a product link to head on over to my Australian online store to purchase your supplies.
Australian customers: Join my free Customer Rewards program by making a purchase through my online store. Click here for more details.
**If you do make a purchase, be sure to use the current Hostess Code on your order to receive a free gift from me. Click here for the current code.**


*Delightful Daisy DSP (144137)

*Blooms & Wishes (Photopolymer 141784)

Dragonfly Dreams (Photopolymer 142924)

Falling Flowers Stamp Set (Clear 139556)

Falling Flowers Stamp Set (Wood 139553)

May Flowers Framelits (140276)

*Petal Palette Bundle (Clear 145974)

*Petal Palette Bundle (Wood 145973)

Petal Palette Stamp Set (Clear 145788)

Petal Palette Stamp Set (Wood 145785)

Petals & More Thinlits (145655)

Stitched Shapes Framelits (145372)

Layering Circle Framelits (141705)

Layering Squares Framelits (141708)

White Stampin' Emboss Powder (109132)

*Delicate White Doilies (141701)

*Regals Enamel Shapes (141681)

*Subtles Enamel Shapes (141679)

*Peekaboo Peach Crinkled Seam Binding (144192)

Pool Party 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon (144152)

*Old Olive 3/8" Mini Chevron Ribbon (144196)

Old Olive 1/8" Sheer Ribbon (144171)

Whisper White 1/8" Sheer Ribbon (144172)
Tools: Big ShotMagnetic PlatformClear Blocks, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Scissors/Paper Snips
Retired Products: Clear Sequins

* = Products retiring 31st May 2018 (Available while stocks last)


Sign up for my Stampin' Up! Newsletter here


Receive a handmade card and thank you gift when you use the
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Would you like a copy of the new 2018-19 Annual Catalogue?

A free copy will automatically be sent to my customers who have
placed an order within the last 6 months.

Not yet a customer or haven't placed an order recently?
Get one sent to you free when you place an order via my online store before the 7th May 2018.

Or you can purchase a copy for just $7 including postage.
And receive a $7 credit towards your first purchase of $50 or more made before the end of June.
Please Note: This pricing is only valid until 7th May 2018,
and the $7 order credit will expire on 30th June 2018.

Register for your copy HERE