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Make It Monday | Stained Glass Technique with Beautiful Day

I am forever inspired by the work of other demonstrators. Last week I shared THIS card inspired by a fellow demonstrator on Instagram, and today I though I would share another card I made after seeing THIS fun card using the Stained Glass Technique from my Demonstrator friend Stacey Marsh.

Fun Stained Glass Card Making technique using Beautiful Day from Stampin' Up! with StampinByHannah

This technique is so fun, and so simple! In fact, I know I’ve shared it before, but this time I’ve made a subtle but significant change.

To start the Stained Glass Technique, heat emboss the large butterfly stamp from Beautiful Day onto a piece of Vellum using White Stampin’ Emboss powder. Then, on the reverse of the vellum, colour the butterflies using Stampin’ Blends. Last time I used Stampin’ Write Markers; which works just as well, however Blends dry quicker and therefore the risk of smudging the ink is much reduced.

Thinking of you butterfly card using Beautiful Day from Stampin' Up! with StampinByHannah

To make the Blackberry Bliss Blend Colouring really POP I the mounted the Vellum onto a piece of Whisper White, and then added this to a card base of Blackberry Bliss.

The sentiment is also from Beautiful Day, and has been heat embossed in White onto Blackberry Bliss. To complete the card, I wanted to add something extra, and in rummaging through my stash of embellishments I found the Clear Epoxy Dots and thought they would be perfect!

Product List


Beautiful Day Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[145915]
£20.00
Blackberry Bliss A4 Cardstock
[133682]
£8.00
Whisper White A4 Card Stock
[106549]
£9.00
White Vellum A4 Card Stock
[106584]
£8.25
Versamark Pad
[102283]
£8.25
White Stampin' Emboss Powder
[109132]
£4.75
Blackberry Bliss Combo Pack Stampin' Blends
[147932]
£8.50
Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets
[147801]
£8.25
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Springtime Impressions Thank You Card

I love a simple card, and this card came together in minutes using the Springtime Impressions dies. I am so happy that these are carrying forward into the new Stampin’ Up! Annual catalogue, along with the coordinating stamp set; Abstract Impressions. However they are currently available as a bundle that is retiring, so if you want to save 10% and get the bundle price you need to do so before the end of the month.

Die Cut Thank You card using Butterfly die from Springtime Impressions from Stampin' Up! with StampinByHannah

For all the butterfly die is quite intricate it’s not one I’ve ever had an issue die cutting. Here I’ve simply die cut it from a scrap of Whisper White and adhered in in the middle to a piece of the Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper.

Thank You Butterfly Die Cut Card using Springtime Impressions and Abstract Impressions from Stampin' Up! with StampinByHannah

The sentiment is taken from the coordinating Abstract Impressions stamp set and has been heat embossed in White onto a scrap of Basic Black card stock. I love sentiments like this, they really pop on a card.

I’m sure you could add more layers, ribbon and embellishment to this card, but I wanted to keep things pretty simple today. I would love to hear what else you would add, let me know in the comments below!

Product List
Abstract Impressions Photopolymer Bundle
[148348]
£45.75
Springtime Impressions Thinlits Dies
[146326]
£27.00
Abstract Impressions Photopolymer Stamp Set
[147513]
£24.00
Basic Black A4 Card Stock
[121688]
£8.00
Whisper White A4 Card Stock
[106549]
£9.00
Gingham Gala 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[148554]
£10.25
Versamark Pad
[102283]
£8.25
White Stampin' Emboss Powder
[109132]
£4.75
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Rooted In Nature Encouragement Card

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I have been in a bit of a creative slump again recently, probably because I’ve spent the first 2 weeks of my Maternity Leave endlessly scrolling through Instagram (not helpful!). However, during my scrolling I have come across a bunch of inspiring cards, and this card was inspired by one of those. I wish I could remember who made the original, but for some reason I didn’t save it.

Rooted in Nature Encouragement Card

You are Wonderful Encouragement Card using Rooted in Nature from Stampin' Up! with StampinByHannah

I haven’t had Rooted in Nature off the shelf in a while, and its a shame because it is just lovely! The stamp set is currently available bundled with the coordinating dies to save you 10%, but this will end on 3rd June, so I would be reaching for it sooner rather than later to get that discount!

One of the things I have noticed with my scrolling is that I am totally drawn to cards with lots of layers, and this card is no exception! With the embossed background and then layers of stamped, embossed and die cut pieces.

Fun layered card using Rooted in Nature from Stampin' Up! with StampinByHannah

The sentiments in the Rooted in Nature stamp set are lovely, and so I’ve selected this one for our Blog Highlight Encouragement theme! I might just have to pop this card into my hospital bag for the lovely midwives… along with a big box of biscuits!

If you love this card as much as I do I would LOVE it if you would vote for me over on Kylie’s blog, and I hope to see you again soon

Product List


Rooted In Nature Clear-Mount Bundle
[148353]
£67.50
Rooted In Nature Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[146482]
£39.00
Nature's Roots Framelits Dies
[146341]
£36.00
Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock
[121685]
£8.00
Early Espresso A4 Card Stock
[121686]
£8.00
Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies
[148551]
£33.00
Pineapple Punch A4 Cardstock
[146994]
£8.00
Card Stock A4 Pear Pizzazz
[131290]
£8.00
Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad
[147104]
£7.00
Card Stock A4 Coastal Cabana
[131302]
£8.00
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad
[147097]
£7.00
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
[147114]
£7.00
Versamark Pad
[102283]
£8.25
White Stampin' Emboss Powder
[109132]
£4.75
Linen Thread
[104199]
£4.75
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
[144220]
£4.75
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Make It Monday | Petal Palette Floating Frame Card

Over recent weeks the ‘Floating Frame’ card has gone somewhat viral on Facebook and Pinterest! I LOVE the idea, but I have to say I am not over keen on spending a fortune on Glad Press and Seal to get the technique to work. So, I had a think about how I could do this technique with things that are already in my craft room…. and hey, Washi Tape to the rescue!

Fun Floating Frame Technique using Washi Tape and Petal Palette from Stampin' Up! with StampinByHannah

I also couldn’t miss the chance to use the retiring Petal Palette stamp set one last time before the end of May, although I can already see some new stamp sets that are coming in the upcoming Annual catalogue that will work just as well.

This card has a few steps, and while I rest up and wait for baby to arrive I don’t have the energy to film a video for you. Instead, I thought I would break it down into steps…

How to create a Floating Frame Card…

  • Stamp the Petal Palette floral corner stamp in Memento Ink and use Blends to colour. I’ve used the Blackberry Bliss due and Granny Apple Green, with a hint of Flirty Flamingo here.
  • Use the coordinating dies to cut out the stamped images.
  • Then, using your grid paper as a guide, arrange the floral corners into a sort of loose frame shape.
  • Select 2 of the Rectangle Stitched Dies (I would suggest using two that aren’t particularly close in size) and arrange them on top of the die cuts, creating a frame.
  • Take a long-ish piece of Washi Tape and stick it onto your arm or clothes to remove some of the stick. Then take small pieces off this long tape and stick the dies to the die cuts.
  • Run the floral corners and stitched dies through your die cutting machine.
  • Before removing the Washi Tape, remove the pieces of die cut outside of the frame and add Dimensionals to the frame pieces.
  • Adhere to your card front, and then remove your Washi Tape and dies.
Floating frames card using Petal Palette and Stitched All Around from Stampin' Up! with StampinByHannah

The sentiment is take from a different stamp set; Stitched All Around (which is going forward into the new catalogue), stamped in Blackberry Bliss to coordinate with the Floral corners and card base.

Product List


Petal Palette Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[145788]
£33.00
Petals & More Thinlits Dies
[145655]
£32.00
Stitched All Around Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[146632]
£18.00
Blackberry Bliss A4 Cardstock
[133682]
£8.00
Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies
[148551]
£33.00
Blackberry Bliss Combo Pack Stampin' Blends
[147932]
£8.50
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack
[147274]
£8.50
Light Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Marker
[147031]
£4.25
Pick A Pattern Washi Tape
[144166]
£7.50
Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad
[147092]
£7.00
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Stampin’ Up! OnStage Round Up

Yesterday I shared the Make and Takes from this years Stampin’ Up! OnStage April event in Telford. OnStage is an exclusive Demonstrator event that is held twice each year, in April and November, and we get to see new goodies from upcoming catalogues and releases as well as stamping and getting to see our Stampin’ friends too. I LOVE going to Stampin’ Up! events, whether they are corportate organised (like OnStage) or team events, they are always lots of fun!

I thought I would share a bit of a round up of the day with you today, so you can see why these events are so great to attend, and maybe why you want to become a Demonstrator and be able to go to the next one in Dortmund, Germany! Actually, the next OnStage for us in Europe is a fabulous 3 day Live event, so its’ even bigger!

Swaps

There are several perks of attending OnStage; getting to see new products is just a very small part of the day.

OnStage days usually start pretty early, and once you’ve registered and received your goody bag (which contains a fun gift, new stamp set, pens, and Prize Patrol badge) there is time to find a seat and share create ideas with fellow demonstrators. While this time I didn’t swap any projects (just too much going on with finishing work and baby!) the team did spoil me with a fair number of beautiful swap projects!

Projects

As well as seeing the new catalogue, Demonstrators get to hear fun news from the Stampin’ Up! corporate team, as well as creative ideas from fellow demonstrators who have been lucky enough to get sent some of the new stamps to try!

I love this part of the day, getting to see what other people have made with new stuff is just so fun! I particularly loved THIS card from Julie Kettlewell, and THESE made by one of my Stampin’ Sisters Helzie Slimm.

New stamps!

Then there are the product boards… with some fabulous sneaky peaks of new goodies! I cannot wait to get my hands on that foil paper in the Noble Peacock Suite (my photograph has not done that justice at all!) and the updated prints on the Colour Families Designer Series Papers too!

In addition to all the news and Make and Takes, Demonstrators in attendance are also treated to fabulous Prize Patrols; brand new stamp sets given away throughout the day, as well as the pick of the Make and Takes box at the end! I came away with 3 brand new stamp sets, a pack of some brand new Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Blends and a couple of ink pads too!

I have to say though that these days are about more than just the products for me. It’s about getting some Me time and seeing my Stampin’ Friends! We always have a good giggle!

Come with me!

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Stampin’ Up! OnStage Make and Takes | April 2019

Oh dear, I probably should have shared these with you a couple of weeks ago, but I have only just around to it!

Back at the start of April I attended Stampin’ Up! OnStage in Telford. OnStage is an exclusive event hosted by Stampin’ Up! twice each year for demonstrators only. This time we got to see heaps of new goodies from the upcoming Annual catalogue! Very Exciting! Particularly as we got to play with some of the new stamps too!

Bird Ballard

Stunning Bird handmade card using Bird Ballard from Stampin' Up! with StampinByHannah

This first card uses one of my favourite new suites! Bird Ballard is just so pretty, and features these cute birds as well as some hand-coloured Designer Series Papers! I have a fun class kit coming using this suite next month so do keep your eyes open for that one! It’s one NOT to be missed!

The Designer Series Paper background has been coloured by one of the talented artists at the Stampin’ Up! Home Office using Stampin’ Blends so it will always match your projects. The birds on the branch were stamped and then hand coloured by me using the same markers.

Perennial Essence

Pretty Floral Monet inspired card using Perennial Essence from Stampin' Up! with StampinByHannah

This second card uses another new suite of products called Perennial Essence, and features the most GORGEOUS Monet inspired Designer Series Paper.

I have to admit my stamping on this one is a little off, but there was just SO much going on that chatting to my Stampin’ Besties sort of came before the stamping! In fact, I have one Make and Take that I didn’t even get to open, and another that is stamped but not quite finished!

Paper Pumpkin

Hugs from Shelli Paper Pumpkin card for May 2019 with StampinByHannah

This 3rd Make and Take is super special! It’s actually part of a kit that you can get your hands on in May. The Hugs from Shelli Paper Pumpkin kit is the first Paper Pumpkin that has been available world wide, and I am hoping that it means that we might get this fun monthly subscription in the UK very soon! But more about that next week….

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Inspire.Create.Challenge #042 | Welcome Baby Card

This week’s Inspire.Create.Challenge is a theme, and seeing as I set the challenges for Inspire.Create, and my baby is due any day (as I write this…. who know’s if it might have arrived before this post goes live!), I was a bit cheeky and set us a Baby themed challenge this time!

Fun Neutral Welcome baby card using Animal Outing from Stampin' Up! with StampinByHannah

This card actually features a bit of a sneaky peak… that fun background is a brand new background stamp called Birch, that I was lucky enough to receive as a Prize Patrol at Stampin’ Up! OnStage last month. Here it is stamped in Soft Suede stamped off once, and then layered with a sheet of Vellum to make it even softer.

The Welcome and that cute Giraffe are from Animal Outings, which is a current set that is carrying forward into the new catalogue. I am super happy that this one is staying, it’s just so handy for baby and young children’s cards. I shared another baby card using the sentiments from it a little while ago.

Cute Giraffe Baby card using Animal Outings from Stampin' Up! with StampinByHannah

One of my other favourite products that are carrying over into the new Annual Catalogue is the super pretty Stitched Labels dies, and I’ve used them here to add some extra layers behind our Giraffe Friend.

I suppose this card is slightly more boy that girl, but I was aiming for a neutral… because we don’t know the gender of our baby. But you could switch out the blue for a yellow or pink to make it more feminine.

Hop over to the Inspire.Create.Challenge blog to check out the other Design Team’s baby themed creations and add your own to the link up!

Product List


Animal Outing Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[146600]
£20.00
Stitched Labels Framelits Dies
[146828]
£31.00
Soft Suede A4 Card Stock
[119982]
£8.00
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
[147115]
£7.00
White Vellum A4 Card Stock
[106584]
£8.25
Mint Macaron A4 Cardstock
[138344]
£8.00
Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock
[147007]
£8.00
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First Frost Congratulations

On Saturday I shared 3 fun cards based on a challenge set by the InspireINK team, however they weren’t the only cards I made for the challenge! Today’s card was my original creation…

Pretty Congratulations card using First Frost from Stampin' Up! with StampinByHannah

This card uses the First Frost stamp set and coordinating Frosted Bouquet framelits. This set was originally part of the Stampin’ Up! Christmas catalogue last year, but its just so versatile, and is perfect for more occasions that just Christmas.

Here I’ve stamped the background in Night of Navy, and then used 2 different ink pads (Highland Heather and Mango Melody) to ink up one of the floral sprays which is then die cut and popped up on Dimensionals.

Pretty floral Congratulations card using First Frost from Stampin' Up! with StampinByHannah

The card is finished with a stamped sentiment from the same stamp set and a trio of trio of jewels!

Product List


First Frost Clear-Mount Stamp Set
[148420]
£20.00
Frosted Bouquet Framelits Dies
[147895]
£31.00
Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock
[106577]
£8.00
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
[147110]
£7.00
Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad
[147103]
£7.00
Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad
[147093]
£7.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels
[144220]
£4.75
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Celebrate with Ink Blending!

A few weeks ago my fabulous friend Amanda shared THIS fun card, and I just HAD to have a go at creating my own version.

I am such a sucker for a good technique, and I love some ink blending, but I haven’t done it for ages. Amanda’s card used a really pretty colour combination that I had not considered before and so I also used the same…

Ink Blended Celebrate card using Stampin' Up! supplies with StampinByHannah

I used a sponge (or 4) to add Melon Mambo, Highland Heather, Mango Melody and Coastal Cabana onto a piece of Shimmery White card stock. This method of Ink Blending starts off looking quite subtle, but the more ink you add the brighter the colours become. Once I had the ink nice and bright, I took some water and dropped it onto the piece to create a fun watercolour-y look, and add some texture.

I then left it to dry, before using the Stitched Rectangles to die cut this piece out.

How to create a pretty ink blended congratulations card using Stampin' Up! products with StampinByHannah

The ink blended panel is then popped up onto a Thick Whisper White card base with some dimensionals.

The sentiment is die cut from the Celebrate You thinlits dies which are sadly retiring at the end of May. I die cut 4 of these, and used another retiring item, the Multi-Purpose Adhesive Sheets, to glue them together and give some more dimension to the card.

This card is finished with a trio of Glitter Enamel Shapes.

Product List
Celebrate You Thinlit Dies
[146840]
£21.00
Shimmery White A4 Card Stock
[121717]
£8.25
Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock
[140490]
£7.25
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
[147051]
£7.00
Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad
[147103]
£7.00
Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad
[147093]
£7.00
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad
[147097]
£7.00
Stamping Sponges
[141337]
£3.25
Glitter Enamel Dots
[146934]
£6.50
Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets
[144106]
£9.25
Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies
[148551]
£33.00
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Everything is Rosy | Stampin’ Up! May Exclusive Card Kit!

Stampin' Up! Everything is Rosy Exclusive Card Kit

Hello! I wanted to jump on quickly today and let you know about a fun special Stampin’ Up! have running in May!

Recently Stampin’ Up! have been running monthly specials, they have been stamp sets or bundles, but this is a complete Suite in a box! and is is STUNNING!

Everything is Rosy Stampin' Up! May Exclusive Card Making Kit

The kit is available from 1st May 2019 and is while stocks last… so you’ll want to grab it quickly!

The kit includes a whole HEAP of fun card making goodies including:

  • Everything Is Rosy Photopolymer Stamp Set—18 stamps; suggested blocks: a, b, c,
  • Everything Is Rosy Dies—10 dies; largest die 2-7/8″ x 1″ (7.3 x 2.5 cm)
  • 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 CM) Designer Series Paper Stack—48 sheets; 8 each of 6 double-sided designs
  • 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 CM) rose gold foil paper—8 sheets
  • Printed die cuts—2 sheets
  • Rose gold die cuts—4 sheets; 2 each of 2 designs
  • Rose gold adhesive backed mirror embellishments—60 embellishments; 1/4″ (6.4 mm)
  • Melon Mambo 1/4″ (6.4 mm) Ruched Ribbon—10 yards (9.1 m)
  • Night of Navy/Rose Gold 3/8″ (1 cm) Metallic –Edge Ribbon—10 yards (9.1 m)
  • Rose Gold Shimmer Paint—1/2 oz. (15 ml

And comes in a sturdy box for perfect storage or gifting!

Stamp Set…

Stampin' Up! Everything is Rosy Stamp Set

Just look at that stamp set! It is so pretty. Usually Demonstrators get to pre-order new goodies, but with this being a limited edition we haven’t had that perk… so I expect it will fly out of the warehouse!

Stampin’ Up! have shared some lovely samples though so you can get a flavour of what you can make with this fabulous kit…

Samples…

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