Global Design Project #504 | #gdp504 | CASE the Designer Challenge

Hello stamping friends! I hope you are having a fabulous day! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Today, I'm playing along with the challenge over at the Global Design Project #504 | #gdp504 | CASE the Designer Challenge. 

  This week's challenge is to CASE the Designer, Mikaela Titheridge. Mikaela has an amazing crafting style. Her creations are always a WOW! She is always a source of crafty inspiration! No wonder she has been on the Stampin' Up! Artisan Design Team 3 times!

I was actually inspired by the layout and design of Mikaela's card and have used those elements for my card. 

I loved the large rectangle that Mikaela had on her card. She used a die to die-cut hers, but I've just cut some cardstock and DSP with my Paper Trimmer to create some layers. I've also added some embossing using the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder.

Where Mikaela has the three watercolour washes on her card, I've used DSP to incorporate those elements, and I've also placed some die-cut elements where Mikaela placed her sentiment.

It's amazing when CASE-ing someone and using similar design elements, how different the two cards can be.

I do hope that you enjoy my take on the Global Design Projects CASE the Designer Challenge. For the full list of all the products used, please refer to the product list below.

 

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Global Design Project #503 | #GDP503 | Flowers Challenge

 Hi there, stamping friends! Thanks for stopping here at my blog. Today, I'm playing along with the challenge over at the Global Design Project #503 | #GDP503 | Flowers Challenge.

Today I've made a pretty floral birthday card using some products from the Floral Impressions Suite, namely the Impressions Abloom Dies. I've made quite a few cards with these dies, you can check them out here, here, here, here and here. This suite is a stunning suite and perfect to use for the Global Design Project flower challenge.

  I've started the card with a Basic White card base and then added an embossed Basic White layer embossed with the fantastic Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing folder. This embossing folder is so very versatile and goes with any project. I've then used the Everyday Arches Dies to cut an arched die-cut piece, and then this has been embossed with the Pressed Flowers Embossing folder. I love layering embossed pieces. The embossing gives that extra WOW element to your creations, and using more than one embossed layer gives your projects that extra special look.

I die-cut all the floral pieces in Basic White cardstock and then, using a blending brush, added the colour to each flower. Here I used Pretty in Pink, Fresh Freesia, Peach Pie, Bubble Bath, and Daffodil Delight. The flower centers were coloured with Pecan Pie.

 I've finished the card off with some Gold Mesh Ribbon, Mossy Meadow & Gold Ribbon, Linen Thread, and Pretty in Pink & Strawberry Slush Gems. Super pretty and so florally!

 I do hope that you enjoy my take on the Global Design Projects Flowers Theme and are inspired to use multiple layers of embossing on your next project.

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Global Design Project #470 | #gdp470 | Sketch Challenge

 Hi there stamping friends! Thanks for stopping here at my blog. Today I'm playing along with the sketch challenge over at the Global Design Project #470 | #gdp470 | Sketch Challenge. 

Today I've made a fun Christmas card for you all using the gorgeous Stampin' Up! Reindeer Days Suite Products. I've made quite a few things with these suite products of late. It's just such a super cute suite that Stampin' up! have put out in their 2024 Sept-Dec Catalogue. I'm loving it and it's so versatile!

 Here I've gone for a Basic White card base and let the colours of the DSP and cardstock stand out against the white in a gorgeous contrast. While the DSP and die cuts are quite busy, I think by putting them on a white card base they 'tone down' a little. And I just love a white card base. It's so fresh and crisp!

Under the DSP I've used one of the Christmas Label Dies for some added interest. The die is cut in half to make it look like it's a larger die than what it actually is.

I've finished the card off with the Reindeer Fun Die cuts, an embossed 'Merry Christmas' sentiment, Real Red and White Baker's Twine, and the gorgeous Real Red and White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints. Lots of fun and cuteness!

I do hope that you've enjoyed my take on the GDP sketch and all the Reindeer Days fun.

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Global Design Project #459 | #GDP459 | Greenery Challenge

 Hi there stamping friends! Thanks for stopping here at my blog. Today I'm playing along with the new challenge over at the Global Design Project #459 | #GDP459 | Greenery Challenge.

This week their theme is Greenery and I've gone for a card with a bit of Christmas Greenery to make my first Christmas card for the season. I've also used some new products from the upcoming Stampin' Up! 2024 Sept-Dec Mini Catalogue so it's a bit of a sneak peek for you too.

Here I've combined some of the new Mix & Match Ephemera from the Mini Catalogue and the Sentimental Christmas DSP. I love the Ephemera from the Annual Catalogue and the Ephemera from the Mini Catalogue is just as amazing!!! 

This new DSP reminds me of Christmas images when I was a kid in the cards and wrapping papers. It's very nostalgic. I chose these two designs because they fit with the Greenery theme but I felt they were the ones that coordinated the best with the Ephemera pieces that I chose.

 

When choosing the Ephemera pieces you want to use it's just a matter of playing around till you are happy with the ones that you have put together. There's no right or wrong when creating with these pieces.

I've layered the DSP with some Basic White cardstock and then layered the Ephemera with the Country Woods DSP. I've finished the card off with some Linen Thread, Black & Very Vanilla Large Check Ribbon, and some Opal Rounds.

I do hope that you enjoy my take on the Global Design Projects Greenery theme and my little Mini Catalogue Sneak Peek.

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Global Design Project #454 | #GDP454 | Sketch Challenge

  Hi there stamping friends! Thanks for stopping here at my blog. Today I'm playing along with the sketch challenge over at the Global Design Project #454 | #GDP454.

 I've really been enjoying the sketch challenges of late over at the Global Design Project. I really look forward to when the new sketch challenge comes around and this one is no different. This sketch really lends itself to layering and I love using circles on my cards.

I'm using the beautiful Wildly Flowering DSP from the Stampin' Up! 2024 - 2025 Annual Catalogue. This DSP didn't really catch my eye when the catalogue was first released. The colours in it are ones that I don't normally use but I saw a few creations with it on Instagram and was like "What is that DSP?" Before I knew it, it jumped up in my shopping cart and was delivered to my door.

 

 I've combined the Wildly Flowering DSP with one of the Country Woods DSP designs and I think that they compliment each other very well. I've layered the DSP pieces with Basic White and Moody Mauve.

The circle elements are a layering of the Wildly Flowering DSP and Crumb Cake cardstock embossed with the Distressed Tile Embossing Folder. The Moody Mauve circle was die cut with one of the Spotlight on Nature Dies and then I used the cut out pieces around the edge to "sew" some Linen Thread through. 

I've then finished the card off with some flowers fussy cut from the Wildly Flowering DSP, some foliage die cut from the Citrus Blooms Dies, a Ribbon Bow, the Happy Birthday sentiment, and some super pretty Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels.

I love the moody vibe that this DSP gives and when combined with the dark Country Woods  DSP as well gives more of this vibe.

I do hope that you've enjoyed my take on the GDP sketch and the combination of different DSP designs.

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Global Design Project #450 | #GDP450 | Sketch Challenge

Hi there stamping friends! Thanks for stopping here at my blog. Today I'm playing along with the sketch challenge over at the Global Design Project #450 | #GDP450 | Sketch Challenge.

 I love the simplicity of the sketch and how much 'creative licence' it gives you. You can keep your creation fairly simple or go all out with a sketch like this. I think I've gone somewhere in between.

I've gone for a bit of a white on white card today with a little touch ogf neutrals. I do love a beautiful white card and I think the neutrals that I've paired with the white create a classic and classy look.

I've used the beautiful and intricate magnolia dies from the Magnolia Mood bundle to create a faux embossed look. This is where the same coloured die cuts are layered on the same colour cardstock to create an 'embossed' look. It looks like it's embossed but it's not. I've used for the very first time the Silver Enamel Effects and I love the gorgeous shinny metaillic affect they give. Watch this space to see some more Enamel Effects. They are a cost efffective way to add 'embellishments' to any project.

I've used the Country Woods DSP to add the banner element like as in the sketch and then I've finished the card off with some Baker's Twine, Black and Very Vanilla Large Check Ribbon and the embossed Happy Birthday Sentiment.

I do hope that you've enjoyed my take on the GDP sketch and I hope you try the faux embossing technique, it really gives a beautiful look to any creation.

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Global Design Project #446 | #GDP446 | Sketch Challenge

  Hi there stamping friends! Thanks for stopping here at my blog. Today I'm playing along with the sketch challenge over at the Global Design Project #446 | #GDP446 | Sketch Challenge.

It's been a white since I've played along over at the GDP but was super keen to join their sketch challenge for this week. As soon as I saw the sketch over on Instagram I had a few ideas swirling around in my head.

 I had just recieved an order from Stampin' Up! a few days ago with the amazing Mediterannean Blooms Suite and knew that is what I wanted to use for my card today.

I've predominantly used the Mediterranean Blooms DSP for this card. I'm so loving the blue and white DSP patterns and when you combine a couple of these patterns together they make for an amazing project. Doesn't the DSP look like those Mediterranean blue-and-white tile designs? I love it!

On the other side of the blue and white DSP designs is are beautiful images of blossoming lemons and oranges. These citrus fruits make a beautiful contrast to the blue and white and are beautiful to fussy cut and use on their own,  on the front of your card, like what I've done here. 

I've layered the lemon image on one of the Spotlight on Nature circles and a foliage die cut from the Citrus Blooms Dies. 

Due to the busy-ness of the amazing DSP I thought the card didn't need much else other than some Linen Thread, some Opal Rounds and the heat embossed Happy Birthday Sentiment that comes from the Friends for Life Stamp Set.

Did I say I'm loving this DSP? I'm sure there will be more project using this stunning paper.

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Global Design Project #313 | #GDP313 | Color Challenge

 Hi there stamping friends! Thanks for stopping here at my blog. Today I'm playing along with the colour challenge over at the Global Design Project #313 | #GDP313 | Colour Challenge.

While this colour combo is mainly neutrals I first immediately of using the Stampin' Up! Be Jolly Stamp set to colour in the gorgeous Santa using Real Red and Basic Black. 

I've used a mixture of Copic Markers that were as close as I could get to Stampin' Up! Colours as well as some Stampin' Blends (with a few added colours to complete the Santa look). Once coloured in I cut out Santa using my Scan N Cut. This gets a nice, neat cut and makes it look like it was cut out by a die.

I've used Sahara Sand Cardstock for my base layer and then one of the black and white patterns from the Pattern Party DSP. I love how striking the black and white buffalo check looks. It really makes a statement. Over the check is another layer of Sahara Sand. 

I've finished my card off with some Black and White Bakers Twine from the Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack, Linen Threa, Real Red Double-Stitched Satin Ribbon, Real Red Wonderful Gems and an embossed sentiment. 

I just love the super fun look that this Santa gives to any project and I'm sure I'll be using him again for another project in the Christmas season.

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Global Design Project #270 | Sketch Challenge

Hello there stamping friends. Thanks for stopping by my blog today. I'm playing along with the sketch challenge over at the Global Design Project 270 |  #GDP270 with my project for you today. I usually check out the challenge over at GDP each and every week, but I don't always have the time to join in and play along.

Seeing as this week is a sketch challenge, I couldn't resist and just had to join in. If you've been following me for a while now you'll know that I just love a sketch challenge.

I've used the Stampin' Up! Poinsettia Petals stamp set for a little bit of the colouring technique that's called 'No-Line' Watercolouring. I had seen a few other projects using this stamp set and the 'No-Line' Watercolouring and I just had to try it for myself.

To begin this colouring technique, ink up your image in Sahara Sand Ink, stamp off the inked up image once and then restamp again on your Water Colour Paper. This will leave you with the a faint outline of your image to colour in. Check out my post HERE that shows you how to get the faint, stamped off outline of your image.

Next is the fun part, the adding the colour! To color the image, put a drop of ink in the lid of the ink pad, mix in a drop or two of water, then pick up the color from the lid using a Water Painter. 

When colouring with this technique I usually colour every second part of the image, let that all dry and then go around again and colour in all the other leaves. If you try to color all the petals at once—all right next to each other—the petals will bleed into each other and you may end up with a “hot mess.” Trust me, I know! Ha! I've learnt the hard way!

Once all the Poinsettias were coloured, I die cut them out and then put together my card. Because the Poinsettias are so bright I wanted to keep the base layers white and then add some of the Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper to add some beautiful texture without adding more colour.

I added some Linen Thread and a die cut piece of the Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper. The Real Red of the Poinsettias and the Garden Green give a beautiful contrast and really give you the traditional Christmas look with the traditional 'Red' and 'Green' Christmas colours. 

I finished the card off with the sentiment from the Poinsettia Petals Stamp Set, some of the beautiful Beaded Pearls, some of the Forever Gold Laser-Cut Paper and some of the Pearl Basic Jewels.

I am so loving how the Poinsettias turned out with the 'No-Line' colouring technique. I might have to try it again for another Christmas Project.

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Global Design Project #250 | Sketch Challenge | Christmas in July

Hi there stamping friends! Welcome to my little part of the world wide web. Sharing what I love and loving what I share. 

It' beginning to look a lot Christmas...well it is in the Stampin' Up!® world. With the 2020 Stampin' Up! August - December Mini Catalouge about to go live on August 4th, I'm showing you a sneak peek of some products as I join in with this weeks challenge over at the Global Design Project #250 - Sketch Challenge. This weeks sketch gives me the perfect opportunity to have a play with some new products and I can't resist a sketch challenge. 

My card today uses products from the Wonder of the Season Mega Suite in the Aug - Dec Mini Catalouge. This suite is amazing! Two DSP's, two Stamp Set and Dies Bundles, Ribbon Combo Pack, Memories and More Card Pack, Memories and More Cards and Envelopes and Wonderful Gems. Lots and lots of products in the traditional red and green colours with a beautiful hint of gold. 

Real Red

Cherry Cobbler

Garden Green

Shaded Spruce

My card starts with a Shaded Spruce base and then have layered the 'Tis The Season 6" x 6" DSP with the Wonder of the Season Specialty Designer Series Paper. How gorgeous is the whimsical text on the Wonder of the Season DSP? This DSP is stunning! The text on this DSP is in English, French, German and Dutch and has some gorgeous vintage designs. It is printed in either Gold or Red Foil and lends an extra special look to any Christmas project. Over the Gold Foil text I've splattered the Shaded Spruce Stampin' Write Maker by flicking the brush tip end.

The Shaded Spruce ribbon from the Wonder of the Season Rbbon combo pack is just beautiful! It does come in a 1" width but I cut it in half and frayed the edges a little to go with the rough edges of the Wonder of the Season Speciality DSP. The ribbon combo pack also comes with the Gold Cording that I've also used on my card today.

I've finished my card off with a fussy cut piece from the Wonder of the Seasons Specialty DSP, some die cuts from the North Pole Wonder Dies, the sentiment sticker from the Wonder of the Season Memories and More Card Pack and then last but not least the Wonderful Gems.

Go and check out the stunning inspiration from the Global Design Project Team. There is lots of amazing creations and talent there and lots to be inspired by! Thanks for fantastic sketch this week GDP!

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  Put these products on you wish list. Available to purchase 4th August 2020 

• Wonder of the Season Suite Collection (All the products in the suite) 155112 $260.00 AUD
• Wonder of the Season Specialty Designer Series Paper 153488 $26.00 AUD
• 'Tis the Season 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper 153489 $20.00 AUD 
• Wishes and Wonder Bundle 155151 $82.72 AUD
• Cherish the Season Bundle 155154 $61.00 AUD 
• Wonderful Gems 153536 $14.00 AUD 
• Wonder of the Season Ribbon Combo Pack 153537 $15.75 AUD
• Wonder of the Season Memories and More Card Pack 1535358 $21.00 AUD
• Wonder of the Season Memories and More Cards & Envelopes 153539 $20.00 AUD
• Red & Green Foil Sheets 153510 $17.50 AUD  

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Global Design Project #244 | CASE the Designer | Forever Greenery

Hello friends! I hope you are having a fabulous day! The sun has been shining here in Melbourne the past few days, which I love, and I've spent some time in the craft room playing with some new catalogue goodies. My kids went to back school this week after being at home for 11 weeks due to the current Global Pandemic. So it was so nice to get my crafting space, in peace, after not having much time to myself. I didn't mind having the kids at home at all but it did make it difficult to get my things done.

I thought joining a challenge would get the card making mojo going and this weeks challenge over at the Global Design Project #244 | CASE the Designer, looked like the perfect opportunity.

This weeks challenge is to CASE the Designer, Krista Frattin. I love Krista's  amazing creations. She is always a source of inspiration with her projects and I love the way she puts products together that aren't always made to go together. 

In CASEing Krista's project today, I love the 'fun fold' of her card and layering of the pieces on the front panel, incorporating the circle on the front. And that's what inspires me for my project today.

I've finally got the chance to create with some of the products from the amazing Forever Greenery Suite in the new Stampin' Up! 2020 - 2021 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue.

I've started with a Shimmery White base and then cut 3cm off the front flap to create the 'fun fold' on the front. I've them layered some of the beautiful Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper on the front for a gorgeous look. Because there are lots of elements on my card today I added a Vellum  overlay over the DSP to soften the pattern.

The front of the card has been embellished with some die cuts from the Forever Flourishing Dies and a beautiful piece of the Forever Gold Laser-Cut Speciality Paper. Have you seen this Gold Laser-Cut Paper? It is just amazing! It has precut card fronts and greenery accents all in either gold on one side or white on the other. It would be such a shame to turn the gold over and use the white side, as the gold side is just so beautiful and lifts any project.

Also added in the cluster of embellihsments is some Linen Thread and the Gold Thread from the Forever Greenery Ribbon Combo Pack.

Finishing off the card is a 2" Circle punch out, piece of vellum die cut using the Tasteful Labels Dies, an embossed sentiment, part from the Tasteful Touches Stamp Set and the other part from the Forever Fern Stamp Set, and last but by no means least a few of the Gilded Gems.

If you want some amazing 'CASE the Designer inspiration, check out all the fabulousness the Global Design Project team has for us. Gosh, they are amazing and have outdone it again this week!

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