Make It Monday | Oh So Eclectic Layered Tag

Make It Monday Fun watercoloured tags using Oh So Eclectic from Stampin' Up!

Make It Monday

Ok, so I have a confession to make…. I was supposed to film a video for Saturday about how to use the Embossing dies that come in the die set I’ve used today… but the end of last week was a bit of a disaster and I didn’t get to it… So, I will leave my top tips for using Embossing dies down at the bottom of this post instead. And I have managed to film 4 How To… videos for Saturday for the next 4 weeks already… I don’t really know how I missed this week! Oh Well…. on with today’s project!

Make It Monday Fun watercoloured tags using Oh So Eclectic from Stampin' Up!

These sweet tags have been made with the Oh So Eclectic bundle from Stampin’ Up! You can find all the directions in the video below… but here are my top tips for using Embossing Dies.

There are 3 dies in the Eclectic Layers thinlits dies that don’t cut (and a couple more in the Build a Bike set too!). These dies are designed to be used the same as a cutting die, but rather than cut they leave an impression of the image instead.

  • Use your standard cutting sandwich in your Big Shot… Magnetic Platform and two standard cutting plates
  • Use a thicker card stock for a better impression… I like using Watercolour paper, Thick Whisper White or Thick Very Vanilla
  • Add Colour with a sponge or brayer after to enhance the embossing

https://youtu.be/oI116Ukmse8

The tags were created with a 2″ wide strip of Watercolour paper… main as this is the width of the Tag Topper Punch! With the embossing dies, a hint of watercolour and some die cuts this project was done in a flash… what is your favourite quick make? Share it with me over on my Facebook Page I would LOVE to see….

Before I go… I just wanted to remind you about my current Card Class… we are using the gorgeous Oh So Eclectic stamp set and die bundle, along with the Layered Leaves embossing folder and a heap of other goodies to make 10 totally individual cards…. you can find out more HERE!

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October at StampinByHannah…..

Oh my goodness… I have a LOT to share with you today! So much that I did consider doing several blog posts!

Firstly… I have a fabulous card taking Pre-Orders this week! Oh So Eclectic is an awesome stamp set and I have loved creating 10 fabulous cards for you! Yes… that’s 10 individual cards, each one with its own written instructions and a lovely video tutorial too! You can find out all about the class on my Card Class page!

World Card Making Day Stampin' Up!

Stampin’ Up! have a fabulous sale on during the first 10 days in October…. 15% off a bunch of great stamp sets (that coordinate with something else, but I tell you all about that in a moment!)

It is World Card Making Day next Saturday… wouldn’t it be fantastic to have some new stamp sets to play with to celebrate! and so Stampin’ Up! are giving you 15% off the following stamp sets, and notecards and envelopes AND you can buy two Fast Fuse and get Two refills for FREE! What’s on the top of your wish list?!

Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper sale

A lot of the stamp sets that are 15% off this week coordinate with Designer Series Paper…. and you know what! That’s on sale too!

Grab 3 packs of Designer Series Paper during October and get a 4th for FREE….. which one’s will you choose?

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Srtampin' Up! Merry Patterns Hostess Exclusive Stamp Set

We also still have the gorgeous Merry Patterns stamp set available for FREE this month…. all you have to do is spend £250 or more, OR host a qualifying party, OR take part in my Merry Patterns Raffle!

Merry Patterns Stamp Set from Stampin' Up!

To enter the raffle all you need to do is place an order of over £45 using this month’s Code Club Code…. or leave a comment on this blog post. I will be closing the raffle on the 28th of October, so take advantage of the other offers early in the month and get your entry guaranteed! Multiples of £45 get multiple tickets (eg: if you spent £90, you would get 2 tickets). Postage not included.

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Simply Sketched Saturday Challenge | Bold Happy Birthday

Simply Sketched Saturday Challenge Birthday Card using Happy Birthday thinlit from Stampin' Up!

Stampin' Up! Sketch Challenge

Hello! Welcome to the Simply Sketched Blog Hop for September! This month we have been creating with a fabulous sketch from Dee 

Simply Sketched Saturday Challenge Birthday Card using Happy Birthday thinlit from Stampin' Up!

This card was really quick and simple to put together… once I had die cut all the pieces! I am loving the Happy Birthday thinlit for a quick and easy Birthday card at the moment. Here I cut it 4 times… 3 times in Crushed Curry and once from the gorgeous Champagne Foil. The secret is backing each piece of card stock with Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet before you die cut it… this way when you die cut this intricate die, each die cut has adhesive already on the back… basically making your own die cut sticker! This die is really easy to get lined up so stacking them is quick and painless too.

Measurements:

Card Base – Dapper Denim – 21 x 14.85 cm, scored on the long side at 10.5 cm

Whisper White Mat – 10 x 14.3 cm

Eastern Palace Designer Series Paper – 9.5 x 13.8 cm

Whisper White Mat – 10 x 8 cm

Eastern Palace Designer Series Paper – 9.5 x 7.5 cm

I made this card for one of my brother-in-law’s birthday’s which was last week…. but James said it was girly…. so I had to make another! So, this card has no home…. if you would like me to send it to you, comment below with your current favourite adhesive and I will do a draw on Wednesday (4th October!)

 

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Christmas Countdown | Twist and Close Candle Box using Stampin! Up! supplies

Christmas Countdown Pootles Papercraft inspired twist and close box for candle in a jar using Stampin' Up! products

Christmas Countdown Video Tutorial Series StampinByHannah Stampin' Up! UK

Hello! Welcome to my second Christmas Countdown project of 2017! Now…. the plan is for most of these Festive projects to include some sort of food item… however, I haven’t managed to get into the kitchen this week, so its a candle box instead…. But I hope that you love it anyway!

I have made a similar project before, you can find the video for my 5 sided Twist ‘n’ Close box here

Christmas Countdown Pootles Papercraft inspired twist and close box for candle in a jar using Stampin' Up! products

This Twist ‘n’ Close box is really simple to put together… although it is a little extravagant using a whole sheet of A4 card stock per box, however its such a fun project that I do think it is worth it!

I would offer two pieces of advice before I give you the measurements; 1. ALWAYS test my makes using spare card stock (IE: don’t use your best card for your first go!) and 2. the metric measurements are a bit awkward… this one might be one of those where you go old school with the inches!

Measurements:

Card stock – Cherry Cobbler – 11 x 7 1/4″ (28 x 18.5 cm)

Score on the long side at –  1 3/4, 3 1/2. 5 1/4, 7, 8 3/4, and 10 1/2″ ( 4.5, 9, 13.5, 18, 22.5 and 27 cm)

then, you need to mark the same side at – 7/8, 2 5/8, 4 3/8, 6 1/8, 7 7/8 and 9 5/8″ (2.25, 6.75, 11.25, 15.75, 20.25, 24.75 cm)

Score on the short side at – 2 and 5 1/4″ (5 and 14 cm)

Use a metal ruler to draw a further score line between the mark you created and the point where the horizontal and vertical score lines meet, making triangles… do this for each mark, and make sure that you only make one triangle per mark.

Designer Series Paper – Merry Little Christmas – 6 pieces cut at 3 x 1 1/2″ (4 x 8.5 cm)

Pootles Papercraft inspired twist and close box for candle in a jar using Stampin' Up! products

I would LOVE to see your versions of this box too… share them with me over on my Facebook page, or by tagging me @stampinbyhannah on social media!

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I’m So Grateful For You!

Fun Watercoloured Thank You card using Fine Tip Glue Technique and Remarkable You from Stampin' Up!

Today’s card features a fun technique that I have been sharing quite a bit recently… masking with Fine-Tip glue. I showcased this one at a recent Team Training event, and so have a fair few cards coming over the coming month or so that all have some masking. I do have a video sharing this technique over on my YouTube channel too…

Fun Watercoloured Thank You card using Fine Tip Glue Technique and Remarkable You from Stampin' Up!

I am in love with Tranquil Tide, and thought it was the perfect colour for this leave-y card. The leaves are taken from Remarkable You, and are stamped in Archival Basic Black onto Watercolour paper. Once the ink was dry, I covered the leaves in Fine-Tip Glue and allowed this to dry overnight.

Thank you card using Remarkably You from Stampin' Up!Then the next day I added a watercolour wash over the top in Tranquil Tide ink. The leaves covered in the glue remain white as the glue acts as a mask.

The sentiment is stamped in the same Tranquil Tide and punched out using the Everyday Label punch.This punch is just awesome, and a great addition to your punch collection. I punched a further label in black to create the layer behind.

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Global Design Project #106 – Oh So Eclectic

Global Design Project #106 Sketch Challenge card using Oh So Eclectic from Stampin' Up!

Its been a while since I took part in a Global Design Project challenge… it’s been just a little busy around here! but as soon as I saw this sketch yesterday I jumped into my craft room and created the card you can see below!

Global Design Project Sketch 106

I love a sketch with a circle… I think its because I love using circles on my cards. I am still obsessed with the Stitched Shapes Framelits dies, seriously if you don’t own these, they are an absolute must have! so handy to have a set of circles, squares and ovals… for such a good price too!

Oh So Eclectic card for the Global Design Project using Stampin' Up! products

This card uses the Oh So Eclectic stamp set from the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue (have you seen my class using this set yet?) this stamp set is another one of my favourites, along with the coordinating die set and the Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper too. It was a pretty simple card to put together, the strip of Designer Series Paper is layered with a die cut in Berry Burst Card stock. This die actually only cuts the inside shapes, but it is really easy to cut around it and make this fun geometric shape

Global Design Project #106 Sketch Challenge card using Oh So Eclectic from Stampin' Up!

Then there is a piece of Berry Burst ribbon, one of those Stitched Shapes cut from Vellum, two Classic Labels and a bow in that same Berry Burst ribbon to finish.

You can find a video of this card over on my Instagram! Its the first time I’ve done one of these short videos over on Instagram, but it was loads of fun! will certainly have to do it again!

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Card Class | Oh So Eclectic

Pootles Papercraft Team Blog Hop Hello Friend card using Oh So Eclectic from Stampin' Up!

Hello! Yes, it is time for a brand new class here at StampinByHannah! I have been working away on this one for MONTHS! As soon as I spotted this suite in the Annual catalogue I just knew I wanted to do a class with it… and what with one thing and another it has taken me until now to get it all prepped and ready for you!

Pootles Papercraft Team Blog Hop Hello Friend card using Oh So Eclectic from Stampin' Up!

This bumper class features the Oh So Eclectic stamp and die bundle…. and will create 10 cards!!!

Class includes:

  • The Oh So Eclectic stamp set and coordinating Eclectic Layers Thinlits dies
  • 1/4 pack of Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper
  • The Layered Leaves 3D Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
  • A roll of Crinkle Seam Binding Ribbon
  • Complete card kit for all 10 cards (that is 10 individual cards… there are no duplicates in this one!) along with envelopes
  • Exclusive videos for each card along with written instructions

Register HERE

Add on….

  • 4 ink pads in coordinating colours that allow you to complete your projects!

Register HERE

Booking closes on the 6th October.

Class kits will be ordered after this date, prepped and sent to you using MyHermes.

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Make It Monday | Painted Harvest Thank You cards

Make It Monday

This weeks Make It Monday video is features my Thank You cards from August! I love sending a little something to every single person that chooses to shop with me, everyone receives a handmade thank you, and those that use the Code Club get an extra something too! You can always find my current Code Club Code in the sidebar of this blog, and I release a new one at the start of every month

Make It Monday Video Tutorial Painted Autumn Thank you card using Painted Harvest from Stampin' Up!

This classy card uses the Painted Harvest suite from the new Autumn Winter catalogue. I still have a few copies of this catalogue left… do let me know if you want one! This suite includes the gorgeous Painted Harvest stamp set and the pretty Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper… both of which I have used on this card!

Measurements:

Card base – Crumb Cake – 29.7 x 10.5 cm, scored on the long side at 14.85 cm

Very Vanilla Layer – 14.3 x 10 cm

Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper – 10 x 10 cm

Tranquil Tide Strip – 10.5 x 1 cm

Make it Monday video tutorial Customer Thank you card using Painted Harvest from Stampin' Up!

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Christmas Countdown | Chocolate Truffle Boxes with Year of Cheer from Stampin’ Up!

Chocolate Truffle box using Year of Cheer from Stampin' Up!

Christmas Countdown Video Tutorial Series StampinByHannah Stampin' Up! UKOh my goodness, we are already nearing the end of September which means that it must be time to start my fabulous Christmas Countdown series for 2017! Now, I did do something similar to this last year, but this year I have a bit of a twist…. in that most of the projects in this series involve food (although there are a few exceptions!). As a total foodie and a bit of a secret baker, I thought this would be the perfect way to combine two of my passions!

Chocolate Truffle box using Year of Cheer from Stampin' Up!

Shall we look at the papercraft first? This fabulously sized box would be great for a host of things…. but I have chosen to put Chocolate, Rum and Coffee Truffles in mine (more on those in a minute!). This box is 4 x 4″ square and 1 1/2″ deep (or 10 x 10 x 4 cm if your a metric person!) and uses the GORGEOUS Year of Cheer Designer Series Paper. Seriously, this paper is beautiful! It features one of this seasons hot treads…. mixed metals, combining Gold, Silver, Copper and the brand new Champagne foil sheets.

Measurements:

Base – Crumb Cake Card Stock – 7 x 7″ (18 x 18 cm)

Score on each side at 1 1/2″ (4 cm)

Lid – Year of Cheer Designer Series Paper – 6 1/16 x 6 1/16″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm)

Score on each side at 1″ (2.5 cm)

Chocolate Truffle box using Year of Cheer from Stampin' Up!

These fabulous boxes also use the super pretty Foil Snowflakes (loving these… they are finding their way onto a LOT of projects at the moment!), and the Merry Little Labels bundle. Check the bottom of this blog post for a full list of products used, but first….. some chocolate!

How to make Chocolate truffles

These wonderfully rich creations are super quick and easy to make… although they do need some chilling time… and would be a great gift!

The original recipe for these came from HERE, although my version is a little different

Ingredients:

  • 250g Milk Chocolate
  • 75ml Double Cream
  • 2 tbsp Dark Rum
  • 1 tbsp instant coffee granules
  • 200g milk / white chocolate for the coating

Method:

  1. Line a flat bottomed tin with greaseproof paper (I use a plastic sandwich box) and break the chocolate into small pieces
  2. Heat the cream, rum and coffee granules in a small saucepan over a low heat, stirring until the coffee has dissolved and the cream is beginning to bubble around the edges
  3. Remove from the heat and add the chocolate, stir until the chocolate has melted, and you have a smooth mixture.
  4. Pour this into your tin / box / container and allow them to cool and chill for a few hours until fully set.
  5. Cover a tray with greaseproof paper. Remove the mixture from the tin and cut into 24 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place on the tray. Pop them back into the fridge.
  6. Melt two thirds of the remaining chocolate over a pan. Remove from the heat and add the rest of the chocolate and stir until it has all melted.
  7. Dip each truffle ball into the melted chocolate one at a time, ensuring each is completely covered before placing it back into the tray. This part is quite messy!
  8. Once each truffle is coated you can add final decoration… I prefer to flick melted white chocolate across mine, but you could coat in cocoa powder

My husband LOVES these…. they don’t usually get as far as being packaging into such a pretty box though!

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StampinByHannah Facebook Live 21st September 2017

I went live on Facebook again this morning…. I am really enjoying doing these, I hope you enjoy watching them too! This week I have 3 fun cards for you… a quick and easy Christmas card, a fun Birthday card and a lovely Thank you card.

I will be live again next Thursday at 1PM…. check out my Facebook page and ‘Like’ to stay up to date with my Live videos!

I’m still trying to work out how to stop my videos being so wide….. but you can also find this video on my YouTube channel

To order from me check out my shop @ StampinByHannah.stampinup.net
Use the special Catalogue Launch Party code for more goodies and fun from me! – J2M7N9SC
…. this code will end on Sunday 30th September

Want a copy of the Autumn/Winter catalogue? Drop me an email with you name and address @ [email protected]

Merry Patterns stamp set is available for FREE during September and October for party hostesses and orders over £250. Raffle will close on the 30th September. See blog for details.

Find project details and videos, download the catalogue, and more… on my blog www.stampinbyhannah.co.uk

Share this video to win the cards I made… plus a little something extra. Closing date 30th September

Facebook Live Quick and Easy Christmas Card using Carols of Christmas from Stampin' Up!

This fun Quick and Easy Christmas Card uses the lovely Carols of Christmas stamp set that forms part of my Christmas Card club! Christmas Card club gives you 32 homemade Christmas Cards, 2 of each of 16 designs, along with a complete card kit and the Carols of Christmas Bundle…. You can find our more about that HERE!

Measurements;

Card Base – Old Olive – 29.7 x 10.5 cm, scored on the long side at 14.85 cm

Die cut square of Champagne Foil, Scalloped Square of Real Red card stock, Stitched Shapes Square in Very Vanilla

Facebook Live Cute Girly Birthday Card using Sweet Cupcake from Stampin' Up!

I made this card twice… I wasn’t so keen the first time, so when I made it on video I stepped it up a little! Now I love it! This card uses the lovely Sweet Cupcake stamp set and coordinating Cupcake Cutout Framelits, and the Playful Background stamp set

Measurements;

Card Base – Blushing Bride – 29.7 x 10.5 cm, scored on the long side at 14.85 cm

Strip of Blushing Bride – 4 x 10.5 cm

Scraps of Whisper White and Vellum

I adore this card…. I am not usually an ‘Orange’ person, but I combined with Soft Sky and that lovely Designer Series Paper I really like it!

Measurements;

Card base – Tangerine Tango – 21 x 14.85 cm, scored on the long side at 10.5 cm

Soft Sky layer – 13.8 x 9 cm

Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper – 13.3 x 8.5 cm

Scrap of Very Vanilla die cut with the Stitched Shapes Oval dies.

Upcoming Facebook Live Dates:

28th September @10AM

19th October @10AM

26th October @10AM

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