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Festive Fireplace Week | Technique Tuesday edition!

Stampin Up! Festive Fireplace Week

I have been playing around with this stamp set for a few weeks, and it makes lovely Christmas cards, but I knew I could stretch this one and make some cards for other occasions too!

Stampin' Up! UK Festive Fireplace Birthday Card

It is one of my brother in laws birthdays at the end of the month (am I damn near positive he is never going to see this post so I’m not worrying about sharing it early!) and decided this was the perfect opportunity to try something a little different with both the stamp set and my supplies!

I am completely in love with watercolour at the moment, and have some plans for some paintings soon (scary!) but I always use my ink pads to watercolour with and decided I would try something different with my Stampin’ Write Markers. I have to say, it didnt work as well as I had hoped. These markers are water based, and use the same ink as our ink pads, so I decided to try watercolouring with them direct to paper. I did get some movement of the ink, but not as much as I do when I apply the ink with a paint-brush so I think I’ll be sticking to that in future!

This card also features the wonderful Winter Wonderland Designer Vellum, which I cannot get enough of! and have used as part of this months Stampin@Home kit class, for more information on that click on the image below

Thanks for visiting my little blog today and I hope to see you again tomorrow for another card using the Festive Fireplace!

Stampin' Up! Uk at home class Wonderland vellum cardmaking workshop

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Technique Tuesday | Ink Blending

Stampin' Up! UK Wonderland Ink Blending

This weeks Technique is one I have used a lot recently, I have a small pile of cards that all feature this same technique, and I love it!

Stampin' Up! UK Wonderland Ink Blending

This technique uses ink, ink and more ink! be prepared for inky fingers with this one!

To create this card you will need; several shades of a similar colour and a Stampin’ Sponge. This card uses Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Blackberry Bliss, along with the Wonderland Stamp set and the brand new Archival Basic Black Ink.Stampin' Up! UK ink blending technique tuesday wonderland

Top Tips:

  • I chop my sponges into between 4 and 6 pieces, and label each one with a piece of card stock to help keep my fingers clean
  • Tap your sponge in your ink pad to load it with ink, starting off your card stock, rub your sponge in circles, working the ink onto the card stock
  • Start with the lightest colour first, and slowly blend in each additional colour.

I’m loving this stamp set, those trees are simply stunning! why not check out my Stampin@Home class this month featuring the same stamp set!

Stampin' Up! Uk at home class Wonderland vellum cardmaking workshop

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Seasons of Cheer!

Stampin' Up! Seasons of Cheer Designer Series Paper cardmaking

Hello!

welcome to a fresh new week here at StampinByHannah. I have to admit things are insane around here at the moment, I am struggling to get back into the swing of life after the Wedding and Honeymoon – 2 weeks away from home is too long I think 🙁 and so I am a little behind with my usual blog admin. I did however take a personal day last Friday, moved my craftroom to the sofa and make a stack of projects whilst catching up on the last few weeks of The Great British Bake off! Although, it did leave me wanting cake!

Stampin' Up! Seasons of Cheer Designer Series Paper cardmaking

I shared a sneaky peak of this card last week, totally outside of my usual style and comfort zone, however, that is my crafting aim at the moment – to step outside my comfort zone, to make cards I wouldn’t usually create, to share more of my creations, and to book some parties and classes outside of my home (if you want to host, please drop me an email!)

At this point, I have a confession to make, I LOVE patterned paper! I LOVE it! I have heaps and heaps of it, and I look at it, and I stroke it, and very rarely do I actually USE it! I find using Designer Series Paper on cards a real challenge. I posted recently in a Facebook group about this, and had a mountain of great suggestions and inspiration, and this card is born of that chat. I am a simple cardmaker, I’m a stamper, and one layer cards with minimal embellishment is my thing….well not anymore!

I am totally in love with this card, and that Designer Series Paper (its called Seasons of Cheer and its on page 29 of the Autumn / Winter catalogue!) and am loving playing with layers and matts, and ribbon and punches and loads of things that I had bought but never used because I was too scared to step out of my crafty bubble.

What do you struggle with when cardmaking?

(oh, that stamp, that’s new too, and it can be found in the Hello December 2015 Project Life by Stampin’ Up! stamp set!)

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Washi Birthdays….

Stampin' Up! UK Cherry on Top Birthday Card

I love Washi Tape, but I have to say, I use it more in my planner than I do on crafty projects. It was James’ youngest brothers Birthday last week, and I wanted to create a simply, but fun card for him – so I grabbed my Cherry on Top Washi tape! I have mentioned before how much I love the colours in this suite of products; they are just so fun!

Stampin' Up! UK Cherry on Top Birthday Card

Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Watermelon Wonder, Cucumber Crush, and Soft Sky make for a wonderful happy birthday! The Designer Series Paper is also Cherry on Top (definitely my must have patterned paper at the moment!) with some stripes of Washi behind the sentiment piece.

‘It’s your birthday’ comes from Big News

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Endless Possibilities….

Stampin' Up! uk endless thanks world map

Ok, so I do have a card for you today, but I just want to chat to you first. This card has been sat on my desk for a few weeks waiting to be featured on the blog, and its waited ever so patiently, I’m sure it won’t mind waiting a few more minutes.

I just wanted to mention about Endless Possibilities, Endless opportunities when you become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator – joining a great time of like-minded people who are all instant friends, getting a great discount on products you purchase anyway, and the chance attend some amazing events and trips.

I want to tell you about my goal for the next 12 months, its really big for me, I have the chance to earn a great trip in this coming Stampin’ Up! year, a trip of a lifetime to Thailand, but I need your help! Each and every year Stampin’ Up! reward its demonstrators with an all expenses paid trip – its earned, through hard work and dedication (both of which I have and do in bucket loads!), but I need you to help me get there. In the coming 12 months I will be hosting workshops and parties like never before, and I would LOVE for you to come along and see what Stampin’ Up! is all about. I don’t care that you have never stamped before, or that you are not creative – because I will not only provided all the stamps, ink and card stock that you will ever need, but all the creative work is done for you – all you have to do is turn up and have fun! (I’m even going to provide cake!)

So, how does this relate to the card for today?

Stampin' Up! uk endless thanks world map

Well, for a start it’s using World Map! and Endless Thanks – because I am endlessly thankful for you! I love my blog readers, and would LOVE for you to make any suggestions of things you would like to see! I am currently blog planning through til Christmas, so now is your chance to request that Technique Tuesday you have always wanted or a gift bag for that perfect gift! I can’t wait to talk to you

Ok, so the card. I stamped World Map in Marina Mist onto Whisper White card stock and ran it through my Big Shot in the Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder. The Flowers, banner and leaves are all from Endless Thanks and are stamped in Pear Pizzazz and Rich Razzleberry.

I hope you like it, don’t forget to drop me a message, and get ordering!

Oh, and the new Autumn / Winter catalogue launches TOMORROW!!! If you haven’t got your copy yet, request one using the link in the menu at the top of the page!

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Christmas Countdown | White Christmas

Stampin' Up! Uk White Christmas Watercolour Video tutorial

This is another one of those stamp sets that carried over from last years Autumn/Winter release, and I am so pleased I just love it! The new Autumn / Winter catalogue goes live on Tuesday! I have posted out catalogues to those who received a Annual one, but if you haven’t got yours yet, let me know by requesting on using the button at the top of the page!

Stampin' Up! UK White Christmas

How cute is this polar bear! I masked him off and applied a watercolour wash of Soft Sky to get this cute watercolour card. Check out the video below for full details

What do you think? I’m loving that pop of Pear Pizzazz myself!

 

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Thanks for being you

Stampin' Up! UK World Map Me = grateful

I’ve been using the World Map background stamp a lot recently, particularly for men’s cards, but I wanted to glam it up a bit and see if I could make it a little more feminine.  I think I’ve managed it!

Stampin' Up! UK World Map Me = grateful

I mean, you can’t add Melon Mambo Stitched Satin Ribbon to something and it NOT look girly, right?!

The World map is stamped in Pear Pizzazz onto Very Vanilla card stock, and the sentiment from Me = Grateful is in Melon Mambo. I’ve punched out the sentiment using the 1 3/4″ Scallop circle punch and added a piece of that gorgeous Stitched Satin ribbon and some loops of Thick Bakers Twine in Very Vanilla

So pretty

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Technique Tuesday | Spotlight Stamping

Stampin' Up! UK Technique Tuesday Awesomely Artisitic

Are you enjoying Technique Tuesday? you know if you make one of my projects I would LOVE to see it, why not share it with me on my Facebook page.

I spotted a card using this technique on a Facebook group a few weeks ago, and I’m really super sorry that I can’t remember who it was, so if it was you – please comment below so I can give you credit!

Stampin' Up! UK Technique Tuesday Awesomely Artisitic
Oh yes, I’ve been using Awesomely Artistic again! this time I’ve paired it with Me = Grateful to make some lovely Thank You cards.

How to:

Using Awesomely Artistic, stamp the background of the card using a pale ink. I’ve used Sahara Sand on Very Vanilla, and Smoky Slate on Whisper White here, stamped off once

Add you sentiment using Me = Grateful

On a scrap piece of card stock, the same colour as your background piece stamp the background image again, this time in full strength ink. I have stamped the floral arrangement in Sahara Sand or Smokey Slate, and the added the Dragonfly in a bold colour.

The trick here is to carefully stamp the dragonfly so the images line up with the background piece when you’ve punched them out.

Stampin' Up! Awesomely Artistic Spotlight Stamping

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Zoo Babies Congratulations Card

Stampin' Up! UK Zoo Babies congratulations card

Hello! Welcome to a new week at StampinByHannah!

I’m taking a little bit of a risk today, and am posting a card before I’m sending it! But I doubt very much that the recipients are going to see it! I have so many pregnant friends at the moment at it could be destined for a few people! I have to admit that most of the cards I post here on my Blog don’t get sent, but they do go with me to Craft Fairs and I will always let you have one if you see something you really like! Anyway, back to the card!

Stampin' Up! UK Zoo Babies congratulations card

I have said before that Zoo Babies is my favourite Baby stamp set. There are LOADS of baby and child themes sets in this years Annual catalogue, but because I don’t make that many children’s cards I will admit that I haven’t really ventured into this section of the new catalogue much and haven’t purchased any – I might have too soon though!

This card uses a Soft Sky card base, and a piece of Designer Series Paper from the Schoolhouse Designer Series Paper. I thought it would be really cute to stamp the animals in different colours, and so used; Perfect Plum, Soft Sky, Pumpkin Pie, Rose Red, Crushed Curry and Cucumber Crush.

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I will be closing this order on the 30th August 2015

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Christmas Countdown | Santa’s Gifts!

Stampin' Up! Christmas Countdown Santa's Gifts

Ok, so have you started on your Christmas cards yet? No?! well, don’t worry because this coming week I will be sending out a small mountain of Autumn/Winter Catalogues – let me know that you want one by adding your name to the list!

Stampin' Up! Christmas Countdown Santa's Gifts

This card however, uses a stamp set you can get your hands on right now! have you found the Christmas section of the Annual Catalogue, it is AWESOME! I love this cute Santa, carrying a present or a candy cane! This stamp set also features a sweet little Rudolph I just can’t wait to use!

I’m sorry if this video was a little odd. I did some editing on this one (unusual for me) and I was trying out a new editing programme, think I will be returning to my normal editing suite next week!

Stampin' Up! Santa's Gifts

I have coloured Santa in here using my Stampin’ Write markers in Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Smokey Slate, Basic Black and Garden Green. I don’t even attempt blending with my markers, instead I just add a bit of a darker colour to create some shadow – nice, simple colouring in!

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