Kate's Paper Creations

Abstract Impressions Make n Take

A quick and simple card made using the Abstract Impressions stamp set.

Printable details on my TAMS site.

 

Enjoy!

Kate

Springtime Impressions Flourishing Phrases

Hey all you happy stampers!  I am really liking some of the new colors.  One of them is the Blueberry Bushel.  It is such a true blue and I couldn't resist using it on the flowers for this card.  

This card uses the Springtime Impressions Thinlits and is super easy to make yet really pretty too.

If you're a perfectionist this might not be the card for you because I used the sponge daubers to color the various sections and sometimes the ink overlaps a bit.  But that doesn't bother me, I think it is still beautiful.  I've seen lots of examples of this out there and they may be coloring theirs differently but sponge daubers are what I used and it worked.

To attach this to the card front I use my favorite go to glue pen, a Zig Two Way Squeeze glue pen.  It lets me lay down a small dot of glue where ever I want to so it works great for glueing down these intricate die cuts.

 

I'm glad you stopped by for installment number 2 for the Abstract Impressions, Springtime Impressions bundle.  You can get materials list, instructions, measurements etc from my TAMS site.

 

Don't forget you can purchase anything from my on line store just by clicking on the shop now button to the right.  You an also access my store through the supplies list on TAMS.

 

Enjoy!

Kate

Abstract Impressions Layering Circles Framelits

Hello Stampers,

 

I will be featuring a few cards made using the Abstract Impressions stamp set and the Springtime Impressions Framelits which sell as a bundle in the new catalog on page 129.  Item #148348 it sells for $49.50.  When you combine this bundle with the new embossing mat it is even more fun to use.

Card one is a simple card to make so if you like quick and easy cards this one is for you.  If you are a demonstrator following my blog this is a great one for a workshop.  Make some of the more complicated ones for display and make this one at the workshop.

I used the Pinewood Planks Dynamic embossing folder for the background and it really adds a lot to the look.  As I usually do I have prepared a printable instruction sheet with a supplies list that can be printed out so its easy to know exactly what you need to duplicate this card.  It is found on TAMS site simple click on the link to go there.  You can also shop with my through my on line store from that site.  If you do be sure to use the current hostess code listed in the righthand column.

Enjoy!

Kate

Stamparatus Fun!

Okay,  one more tool, the Stamparatus!  This is a stamp postioning tool and while they are not new to the market this one is new to Stampin' Up! and has some reallly nice features.  I have never owned one before but I was part of the team that helped in the design process so of course I had to get one and give it a try.

There are lots of videos out that show the various ways you can use this tool and I picked up a few tips along the way that I will share with you as I showcase my project.  

Here is the card I made today using this tool and a little something extra.

I post printable instructions, sometimes with pictures, and supplies list on my TAMS site so hop over there to get the details on how this card was made, the colors that were used, measurements etc.  

Oh, and for those that want to order the Stamparatus, if you order through me and use my current hostess code U2PFBNY7 I will send you templates to use with your tool.  There will be four sizes 2 7/8, 3, 3.5 and 4 inches in a 6x6 frame. All laminated so they will hold up to continued use.

I will also include a 6x6 grid sheet that you can use with your Stamparatus, also laminated.  This works great for keeping things straight when you don't put it up into the corner.

Go to my TAMS site for more info on how these were used to create the card I made and happy stamping everyone!

Kate

 

More Favorites from the 2018-19 Stampin' Up! annual Catalog

I've had some fun already with another tool that is new in our catalog this year and that is the Simply Shammy on page 206.  Item number 14704 it sells for $8.00.  

Not a super impressive picture but it is a super impressive tool.  This is a shammy that you use to clean your stamps.  It comes dry and hard.  Just run it under water until it gets moist.  I ring it out and then place it in a standard stamp case.  It fits perfectly and when you keep the case closed it stays moist between uses.

When you use it, it will stain.  Don't panic, the colors won't come back off on other stamps when you clean them they stay in the shammy.  Once in a while you will want to rinse it to get ink build up out of it.  When you do this some of the stains will go away but not all of them. 

I have bee totally impressed with how well this clean both the rubber mount and the photopolymer stamps and see my Stamp n Scrub being relegated to a drawer out of the way.

I plan to purchase one more and cut it in half to create some extras to use as workshops as that is always needed.

Hope you liked today's post.

Kate

Creative Circle Blog Hop - New Catalog Favorite

Oh boy!  Pick a favorite they say.  There are so many new items to choose from that it makes it extremely difficult to choose.  Let me share a few facts with you about the new Stampin' Up! 2018-19 annual catalog.

There are:

• 78 new stamp sets
• 25 new framelits/thinlits
• 7 new textured impressions embossing folders
• 6 new punches
• 14 new ribbons
• 22 new accessories
• 16 new Designer Series Papers
• 21 new inks - 5 new in colors, 6 returning colors and 10 totally new colors

That's pretty impressive don't you think?  I have fun gathering these facts as I use them for the new catalog launch party for games.  

So, after all that I still had to decide which one or ones I would feature as my current favorite.  I say current because as the year goes on I will find others that easily capture my attention.  But, for now my new catalog favorite isn't a stamp set it is a tool.  The Big Shot Embossing Mat on page 221. Item number 146327 for $15.00.  This is a set that includes an impressions pad, thin silicone mat and thick silicone mat.  

This tool lets you use your favorite framelits, thinlits and edglits dies to emboss instead of cut.  This works best with dies that have more intricate detail.

Let me show you some things I embossed using regular Whisper White card stock.  Some of these I fussy cut out others had an outline die to cut them out after they were embossed like the dragonfly from Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits and the cross from Cross of Hope Framelits.

The following images can be seen full size simply by clicking on the image so you can see more detail.

The sandwich for using this with your dies is this:

• Standard base platform
• clear cutting plate
• die - with cutting blade side up
• card stock
• silicone mat (so far I have only used the thin one)
• white impressions pad

You can't see where the die is because it is covered up with your card stock.  To remedy that lay your die on your paper where you want it, with the cutting blade facing the paper and hold it in place with washi tape.  Then turn it over and place it on the clear cutting plate and finish building your sandwich.  When you turn it over the cutting edge will be facing up as it should be.  Then you can run it through your Big Shot.

Some of the sets of framelits and thinlits that will work really well with this tool are:

• Detailed Dragonfly  
• Cross of Hope 
• Starlight
• Eastern Medallions
• Window Box
• Detailed Floral
• Flourish
• Up & Away
• Springtime Impressions

For my card today I used the Flouish and Detailed Dragonfly dies.  Very simple card yet elegant too.

Thanks for stopping by today.  Leave me a comment I love to hear from you.

Kate

 

Wedding Invitations

A young couple in our church, whose family I have known for many years, is getting married.  I stepped up and told them I would make their wedding invitations as my gift to them if they would like to have me do so.

They came to me about two weeks ago and were ready to begin.  They had already been married in a private ceremony at a place called Deception Pass Park and they wanted invitations to the formal wedding and reception to reflect that atmosphere of trees, water and mountains.  

My thought immediately went to the Waterfront stamp set from Stampin' Up!  I had made some sample cards for a workshop I had done so I showed them those and they really liked them.  They picked the Always Artichoke green as the green they wanted and the rest I chose.  Smokey Slate for the mountains, Soft Sky for the water and Crumb Cake for the land.

Okay, we've got the basic idea. Now, to figure out what they would actually look like and how to lay them out.  I went on line and found an idea for the base card shape.

I was going to cut them from the Always Artichoke card stock but I decided it was just too solid of a color.  I wanted more variation so I decided to use a brayer and ink the Whisper White Thick card stock bases. I cut the base card 5.5 x 11 then scored it at 4.25 and 8.5.  This left a section that would become the flap.  To create the flap I measure the half way point across, 2 1/8 and made a light mark, then measured down from the end 1" and made a mark on each edge.  Then I just used scissors to cut from the center point out to the 1" marks.  One other thing I did after they were cut out I used the paper trimmer to cut 1/16" off the right hand edge so that when the card was folded it would lay flat.

 

I used my Silhouette Cameo to create the printed portions of the invites.  I created RSVP, Information and Gift Registry inserts and used print and cut to cut them out as well as the pocket piece for them which measures 4.25 x 3 with the V in the center one inch deep.  The sizes were: RSVP 5 1/8 x 3.5, the Information card 4 5/8 x 3.5 and the Gift Registry card 4 x 3.5.  The invite card is the standard 4 x 5.25.  These I placed the printing so that I could just cut them with my Paper Trimmer at 4.25 and 5.5 that way I could get four to a page and make good use of my card stock.  I also used the Silhouette print and cut to print and cut the belly bands 2 x 9.5.

Next was the stamping.  I made a lot of work for myself here because I felt everything needed to be stamped with the scene.  I calculated that I would be stamping each image a total of 500 times.  This times the number of images mean I stamped at least 2000 times.  And, actually more because I had to stamp the ground more than once.  Oh well, it was what I wanted to do to make them special.  

Here are all the pieces laid out ready to begin assembly.  I used Aleene's Quick Dry Tacky Glue to glue the belly bands so they wouldn't pull apart.  The pocket for the inserts I used 1/8" double sided tear tape on the two sides and bottom.  The invite piece is attached using Snail or Tombow.

And here is the inside and outside of the finished product.  I think they turned out perfectly and the couple thought they were awesome too and that is what it is all about.

 

I am so blessed to be able to use my tools and supplies as a ministry to others.  

Thanks for stopping by.

Leave me a comment, I'd love to hear from you.

 

Kate

 

 

Share What You Love Promotion #7

One more installment CASE's from the Artisan Blog hop featuring the Share What You love bundle available during the month of May.

Check out the blog hop threre are many more projects that I didn't case.

This card uses the embossing folder that comes with the bundle called Lovely Floral.

Once again you can obtain a printable instruction sheet and supplies list from my TAMS site.

 

Thanks for stopping by.  Next up, some originals from the bundle.

 

Kate

Share What You Love Promotion #5

I continue today with installment #5 of the Share What You Love promotion.  I also CASE'd this from the Artisan Design Team blog hop.  It's a great hop and I encourage you to check it out.

There is a wonderful package of Specialty Designer Series Paper that is part of the Share What You Love bundle and this card features another one of those.

As always I have detailed instructions and supplies list on my TAMS site so check it out.  It is printable so you can print it out for future reference.

Thanks again for stopping by.

 

kate

 

Share What You Love Promotion #4

Here I am again with installment #4 in the Share What You Love Promotion.  I CASE'd these samples from the Artisan desgin team blog hop and you can follow that hop by starting HERE.

This is another very simple card that is bright and cheery.  I love the simplicity of this card.

As I always do I have printable instructions and supplies lists on my TAMS site.  Visit there to get details on card measurements, ink colors etc.

This bundle is available for the Month of May.  The individual products will be available when the new annual catalog goes live in June.

Thanks for stopping by,

Kate