CASE-ing the Catty | #CTC486 | CASE the 2024 Sept-Dec Mini Catalogue

  Hello stamping friends. Thank you for joining me on my blog today. I hope that you've had a fantastic week and are having fabulous day!

  Today I'm participating in a blog hop for the CASE-ing the Catty Design Team, to kick off the new challenge for the week. If you come here from Rebecca Scurr's blog welcome, if you've started here with me also welcome. 

 We are about CASE-ing the samples from the Stampin' Up! Catalogues with a different theme to CASE each week. To CASE is to Copy And Selectively Edit. This week we are CASE-ing any project in the all NEW 2024 Sept - Dec Mini Catalogue! Don't you just love new catalogue time!!!

I was actually inspired by two things in the Mini to create my card today. I loved the colours from the Snowy Scenes Suite as well as one of the card layouts with the use of the Pool Party Pom Pom Ribbon as an edging to the cardstock layer. I also loved some of the Stampin' Blends colours used to colour Santa in the scrapbook layout and as well as the cutting up of the seniment to create your own sentiment. So with all that together this is the card I created for you today.

This stamp set just screams Christmas to me with the water sports, warm weather, sunshine, the beach, and summer. Christmas time without these things just isn't Christmas and I love the fun take of Santa on the surf board.

I used Stampin' Blends to colour in the images with lots of different blends combinations.

Stampin' Blends Used

Hat - Dk. Cherry Cobbler, Dk. & Lt. Real Red, Lt. Pool Party

Beard - Lt. Pool Party

Cup -  Dk. Cherry Cobbler, Dk. & Lt. Real Red

Shorts - Dk. & Lt. Shaded Spruce, Lt. Shy Shamrock, Lt. Pool Party, Lt. Pecan Pie

Surf Board - Dk. & Lt. Daffodil Delight, Lt. Lemon Lolly

Skin - Dk. & Lt. Petal Pink 

Presents - Dk. Cherry Cobbler, Dk. & Lt. Real Red, Dk. & Lt. Shaded Spruce, Lt. Shy Shamrock, Dk. & Lt. Pool Party, Dk. & Lt. Daffodil Delight, Lt. Lemon Lolly

 

 I've kept the design of the card quite simple to let the fun images take centre stage on the card and to let them be the main focus.

I hope I've inspired you with my CASE of the Mini Catalogue Samples. I love combining ideas from various samples to create one card.

 Next up on the hop is Michelle Strazds with her CASE of the Mini Catalogue. She will inspire you with lots of creative ideas.

 

Julia Quinn

Rebecca Scurr

Rochelle Blok - You are here

Michelle Strazds

Rochelle Laird-Smith

Andrea Sargent

Judy May

 

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Funky Folds Blog Hop #7

 Hello stamping friends. Thank you for joining me on my blog today. Welcome to Funky Folds Blog Hop #7. 

 We are a community of paper crafters who love to make cards with funky/fancy/fun folds and to share our ideas. Each and every month the blog hops will have and 'anything goes' theme as long as your card has some type of 'funky' fold.

 

I've made for you today a Pop-Up Gift Card Holder. I had made one of these before, years ago, HERE and wanted to revisit this type of card as we come into the gift giving season. It's always nice to make something a little special to put a gift card in and 'jazz' it up a bit.

You may be thinking, "Hang on a minute, this doesn't look like a funky fold card"! And, yes the card does look like a normal card from the outside but when you open it up that is where the funky fold comes into play.

For the front of the card I cut down and layered one of the Gold Dipped Mix & Match Specialty Cards and then embossed that with the New Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder. I've then embellished the front of the card with the new Mix & Match Ephemera from the 2024 Sept-Dec Mini Catalogue.

When you open the card the pop-up for the gift card is revealed. On the inside I've used some of the Nest of Winter DSP and then used more of the Gold Dipped Mix & Match Specialty Cards to create the pop-up mechanism. I made the envelope for the gift card myself  but you can use a small envelope for the gift card if you don't want to make one yourself.

 

There is a panel on the back for you to write a personalise message or you could put a small note in with the gift card. 

I do hope you like my Funky Fold that I've shared with you today and have given you another idea on how to make gift card giving that little bit more special.

Next up on the hop is the amazing Andrea Sargent. She always has fabulous creations and I'm sure today is no different.

If you love to make cards with creative folds and would like to join in with our monthly Funky Folds Blog Hop, you are welcome to head on over to our community group on Facebook HERE to be part of the fun. 

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Just Add Ink #718 | Just Choose Two Challenge

 Hello stamping friends. Happy Friday! I hope you are having a wonderful day. I'm here today with the Just Add Ink Design Team for the new Just Add Ink Challenge - Just Add Ink #718 | Just Choose Two Challenge. This week our Just Choose Two Challenge has been chosen by team member Kerry.

 Today for our Just Choose Two challenge (to choose two items to feature on your project) we are choosing from Texture, Foliage or String. I chose Texture and String for my card today but really you could say that I've added a little bit of foliage as well. This is one of those Just Choose Two challenges where it's easy to use all the three options.

Today I've pulled out the Enduring Beauty stamp set for a bit of embossed watercolouring. I hadn't used this set for a while so it was nice to pull it out and give it a bit of love.

For my texture element from our Just Choose Two options I've used some of the fabulous 3D Embossing folders that Stampin' Up! has in their Embossing Folders range. Here I've used the Layered Florals 3D embossing folder and the Hobnail-Glass Dots from the Basics 3D embossing folders (online exclusive). I've used these two embossing folders as the base layers for my card. I love how using embossing folders really helps to bring your creations from 'drab to fab' with really not much effort at all.

I embossed the Enduring Beauty image on the Fluid 100 Watercolour paper with gold embossing powder and then using one of the Water Painters and some Stampin' Up! inks coloured in the image. Here I've used watered down Blackberry Bliss and Mossy Meadow. These colours are usually dark and intense but with them being watered down they've taken on a soft and subtle look. Pretty!

I die-cut the coloured image with the Everyday Details Dies and then using the holes cut in the circle and some Linen Thread - my string element, 'sewed' the thread through the holes. I also added some Linen Thread on the base layers of the card for some added embellishment.

I've then finished off my card with some ribbon, an embossed sentiment and some Iridescent Pearls.

There are lots of AMAZING creations from the rest of the Just Add Ink Design Team on the JAI Blog. Go and check out to see what 'two' elements they all used this week and then while you are there you can see how you can enter your project. Can't wait to see what 'two' you used.

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CASE-ing the Catty | #CTC484 | CASE the Annual Catalogue

  Hello stamping friends. Thank you for joining me on my blog today. I hope that you've had a fantastic week and are having fabulous day!

 Today I'm participating in a blog hop for the CASE-ing the Catty Design Team, to kick off the new challenge for the week. If you come here from Kathryn Mangelsdorf's blog welcome, if you've started here with me also welcome.

We are about CASE-ing the samples from the Stampin' Up! Catalogues with a different theme to CASE each week. To CASE is to Copy And Selectively Edit. This week we are CASE-ing any project in the 2024 - 2025 Annual Catalogue. 

I was drawn to this gorgeous sample from the Annual catalogue that uses the Cutest Onesie Bundle found on on pg. 64. It's one of those samples that sometimes "If you blink you'll miss it" but I loved the design of it and thought it was perfect to CASE. I thought this little 3"x 3" card/gift tag/ gift card would be perfect to use with some of the new products that I've just recieved in my Sept-Dec Mini Catalogue preorder.

I've created these 4 3"x 3" card/gift tag/ gift cards using the new A Little Bit Festive Specialty Designer Series Paper, the Mix & Match Ephemera, and the Reindeer Days Memories & More Card Pack from the up coming 2024 Sept-Dec Holiday Catalogue. So another sneak peek for you all.

These three products all have similar colours and all work so well when used together. I'm loving these products! They make for fun, easy and quick crafting with your own personal touch.

All four cards have kept the same design as the original sample with the use of the different DSP patterns and the Stylish Shapes circle embossed with the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder (also from the 2024 Sept-Dec Mini Catalogue) and then it was just a matter of changing up the pre-cut pieces to coordinate with the colours in each DSP pattern.

Each card is then finished off with various ribbon, trim and embellishments. I've used some new ones from the new Mini Catalogue like the Pool Party Pompom Ribbon and the Drusy Adhesive-Backed Embellishments and used some trusty old faithful trims like Linen Thread and Black & Very Vanilla Large Check Ribbon from the Annual Catalogue.

 

I hope I've inspired you with my CASE of an Annual Catalogue sample. Be sure to look at each and every sample in the Annual Catalogue as even the smallest of projects may help you with your creative ideas.

 

There are lots of AMAZING creations from the rest of the CASE-ing the Catty Crew so be sure to make your way around the whole hop to get inspiration from the CTC team.

Next up on the hop is the lovely Rebecca Scurr with her fabulous creation.

 

Julia Quinn

Kathryn Mangelsdorf

Rochelle Blok - You are here

Rebecca Scurr

Peta Stephen

Rachel Palmieri

Rochelle Laird-Smith

Monique Fielder

 

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Just Add Ink #716 | Inspiration Picture Challenge

 Hello there stamping friends! Happy Friday! Welcome and thanks for joining me on my blog today. Today we over at Just Add Ink have a fabulous inspiration picture challenge -Just Add Ink #716 | Inspiration Picture Challenge.

I felt that the Inspiration Picture for this weeks challenge had a very European/Mediterranean feel and vibe, so for my card today I used the products from the Stampin' Up! Mediterranean Blooms Suite to incorporate that vibe. 

I was also drawn to the blue stairs in the inspiration picture and thought that the blues in the Mediterranean Blooms DSP was a perfect choice to go with those blue stairs. I've used this DSP in a few projects and have so far teamed it with Basic White and Night of Navy so this time I wanted to try it with Crumb Cake and Night of Navy and I think it they go quite well together.

 I turned the large die from the Citrus Blooms Dies on the side so that it is positioned across the card rather than up and down. It just adds a different look with the die cut and to make it more versatile in it's use. Got to love more versatility in the Stampin' Up! products!

I finished the card off with some die cut circles, the fussy cut lemons, the die cut foliage and flowers, the embossed sentiment, some ribbon and trim, and the Opal Rounds. I love all the layering and different elements for a pretty birthday card. Just an FYI - the Night of Navy Linen Thread comes from the Stampin' Up! 2024 Sept - Dec Mini Catalogue, from the Nests of Winter Suite, available to purchase on 4h Sept 2024.

Go and check out the design teams take on this week's Inspiration Picture Challenge at the Just Add Ink Blog and then come and join us in this week's inspiration picture fun! Can't wait to see what you create!

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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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CASE-ing the Catty | CTC #483 | CASE the Colours of the To Market DSP

 Hello stamping friends. Thank you for joining me on my blog today. I hope that you've had a fantastic week and are having fabulous day!

Today I'm participating in a blog hop for the CASE-ing the Catty Design Team, to kick off the new challenge for the week. If you come here from Michelle Strazds's blog welcome, if you've started here with me also welcome.

We are about CASE-ing the samples from the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue with a different theme to CASE each week. To CASE is to Copy And Selectively Edit. This week we are CASE-ing the colours from the To Market DSP - Blackberry Bliss, Garden Green, Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Pie, and Real Red.

Blackberry Bliss

Garden Green

Pecan Pie

Pumpkin Pie

Real Red

I've not got this DSP only because the DSP/To Market Suite hasn't caught my eye yet. But looking at the DSP now while writing this post I'm really loving the plaid/tartan and woodgrain pattern in the DSP. Might have to add this to my cart while there is still the DSP sale till the August 31st. Got to love 15% off.

While the DSP has 5 gorgeous Stampin' Up! colours in it I've only used four of the colours today for my card for you today - Blackberry Bliss, Garden Green, Pecan Pie, and Real Red. These are colours that I don't use much. I'm a Pretty in Pink, Summer Splash kind of gal so it was nice to change things up a bit and be challenged with colours I don't normally use.

I've used the Labeled with Love Punch Bundle for a layered birthday card. This bundle either comes as a Punch Bundle or Die Bundle to cut the label out. I chose the punch. I find the punches quick and easy and I'm sometimes a lazy crafter and can't be bothered to get up and die cut sometimes (Ha!) so the punch enables me in my lazyness - He, He. For something like labels its punches all the way! What do you prefer punches or dies?

I love the versatility of the this set with the many different images for layered/two-step stamping. I've stamped a few of the images and then fussy cut them for a pretty layered card. I used Blackberry Bliss and Garden Green for the flowers and Real Red for the butterflies.

In addition to the stamped images I've added the die cut leaves from the Country Flowers Dies. These just add that extra depth and layering to the card. I then added the Black & Vanilla Ribbon, the Punched embossed label, the stamped sentiment and some Iridescent Pearls to finish off the card. 

 

I love the pop of these colours against the white and really should try and use them some more. I hope that I've inspired you with my CASE of the colours from the To Market DSP. 

There are some amazing creations from the rest of the CASE-ing the Catty Crew so be sure to make your way around the whole hop for the fabulous ideas using these gorgeous colours.

Next up on the hop is Peta Stephen with her fantastic project.

 

Julia Quinn

Rachel Palmieri

Kathryn Mangelsdorf

Michelle Strazds

Rochelle Blok - You are Here

Peta Stephen

We would love to have you join us over at our Facebook group to share your creation CASE-ing a project from the 2024 - 2025 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue and join in this weeks challenge. You don't need to have a blog to join in!

 

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