Inspire.Create.Challenges #024 | Floral

Inspire.Create.Challenges Stampin' Up! Challenge Blog Floral Theme

StampinByHannah Inspire.Create.Challenges #024 Floral

Inspire.Create.Challenges Stampin' Up! Theme Challenge

Oh my I LOVE this theme… probably because I made a TON of Floral cards! But, I thought it was a good opportunity to go all out, and make something really special. So, here we go!

Abstract Impressions Thank You Card using Stampin' Up! products

I’ve been on a bit of a Pastel kick recently, until now that is cos this card is bright! Thanks to a mix of Berry Burst, Mango Melody and Mint Macaron, none of which are actually in the Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper… but I think that they totally work!

So, I had a play with some watercolour on this card too. I cut the fabulous floral corner die from Springtime Impressions from Shimmery White Card Stock, and then coloured some of the flowers and leaves using watercolour…. and then snipped them out of the larger piece to create this two focal points on the card.

Pretty Floral Thank You card using Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up!

Each die cut is attached with mini staples (sorry, I know that the Stampin’ Up! Stapler retired… but I just can’t part with mine!)… and I added a few extra bits; Rose Metallic Thread, a spritz of ink, and some repeat stamping for the sentiment!

I hope you have enjoyed your visit to StampinByHannah today… please do check out the Inspire.Create.Challenge blog to see some more Floral Creations from the Design Team AND to add your own Floral makes to the link up too!

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Little Twinkle Suite Share

Twinkle Twinkle Suite Share from StampinByHannah Featuring Stampin' Up! Stamps and Designer Series Paper

StampinByHannah Little Twinkle Suite Share

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Oh yes! Seeing as we are now well into August, it’s time for this month’s Suite Share! I just LOVE putting these together. Each month I release a brand new one… all using fabulous quality Stampin’ Up! products, all with pre-cut and scored card bases and enough bits and pieces to make 24 fun cards. All you need to do is add the stamps!

I’ve already shared one project with you this month using this fun suite, and I have plenty more for later in the month too.

Twinkle Twinkle Suite Share from StampinByHannah Featuring Stampin' Up! Stamps and Designer Series Paper

This month we are sharing the super pretty Twinkle Twinkle suite. Now, I know that this is designed for baby cards, but really it’s SO much more than that! Included in your Suite Share is an exclusive sheet of card making inspiration all using this fabulous Designer Series Paper and embellishments.

The August Twinkle Twinkle Suite Share includes:

  • 1/4 pack Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper (cut into 6 x 6″ pieces)
  • 24 pre cut and scored card bases in Gray Granite, Petal Pink and Pool Party
  • A pack of Twinkle Adhesive-Backed Sequins
  • 2 packs of Bakers Twine; Silver and Pool Party and Silver and Petal Pink
  • An exclusive card making inspiration sheet
  • 24 Whisper White Envelopes

As usual this month’s Suite Share costs £20 plus £3.50 postage and packing. Order yours before 28th August using the form below:

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Fun Twinkle Twinkle Die cut card using Stampin' Up! product

As always you can also add the coordinating stamp set or Bundle to your Suite Share order too! This month’s kit coordinates with the Little Twinkle Stamp set, and the Twinkle Builder Punch, to add these to your order just click the options the form above.

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Make It Monday | How to create a fun watercolour background for your cards

How to create a fun watercolour background for your hand stamped cards using Little Twinkle from Stampin' Up!

StampinByHannah Make It Monday How to create a fun watercolour background for your cards

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A few weeks ago I was playing around with the Little Twinkle Stamp set (read: should have been making samples for my Twinkle Twinkle Suite Share!) and shared a picture of what I was working on over on Instagram. One of my lovely followers asked how I created the watercolour background… so, here is the tutorial!

Make It Monday Watercolour Background Video Tutorial Using Stampin' Up! Products

I’m a little bit in love with this colour combination; Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana and Gray Granite. So pretty, and a great way to make a pretty yet masculine card…. although I think if I was to make this again I might hit it with a bit of Wink of Stella for some sparkle too!

There isn’t really any trick to creating this type of background, other than patience! There are two layers of watercolour on this card, plus some over stamping. You can see all the details in the video tutorial…

Stampin’ Up! inks are water-based, which allows you to use the same inks that you stamp with to create fun watercolour backgrounds like this one! To use your inks for watercolour, just squeeze the ink pad before you open it to put in onto the “lid”… this is a little tricky on the new style ink pads, and so you might choose to use a drop of a re-inker onto a clear block instead.

Video Tutorial…

Once the first layer of watercolour is laid down, leave it! Let it dry naturally for less warping, or hit it with your heat tool for speed. The second layer is where you create those fabulous harsh lines and blend the colours. Then, once its all dry, you can add some stamping! Here I’ve added stamping using the Stampin’ Up! Craft White Ink… this ink is a pigment rather than being water-based like the rest of the Stampin’ Up! inks. This allows you to get a really crisp white image, but it does take a little longer to dry.

Masculine Valentines Card using Little Twinkle from Stampin' Up!

The sentiment is stamped last, although the Blueberry Bushel in has been resisted by the White Pigment for a further fun watercolour effect.

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Facebook Live | Colour Your Season August Exclusive

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StampinByHannah Facebook Live Colour Your Season August Exclusive

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I LOVE doing my Facebook Live’s… I try to do one every other Sunday, but I missed a fortnight ago and so moved it to last weekend, so you’ve had 2 this week (You lucky people!). This week I thought I would share what I have been making with the Blended Seasons Bundle. This fabulous stamp and die bundle is EXCLUSIVELY available in August, and it’s while stocks last too, so Grab it while you can!

Pretty Autumn Miss you card using Blended Seasons from Stampin' Up!

As usual I made a few cards on this week’s Facebook Live…. not that they all went to plan! Check out the video for all of the details…

This stamp set is one of those that I can see me using for years… there are some really useful sentiments, pretty images, and don’t get me started on those dies! There are 3 label dies in the collection, that cut some really lovely stitched details.

I will be sending everyone who spends more than £45 in my webstore this month a FREE PDF Class download using this fun Colour Your Season bundle too!

Colour Your Season Ink Blended Thank you Card using Stampin' Up! products

This second card was where things started to go a little awry! It has some pretty details with some embossing and ink blending… How pretty is that Balmy Blue colour?!

Window cut out card using Blended Seasons from Stampin' Up!

The 3rd and final card is a little bit special…. with a die cut window, some sparkly watercolour and a surprise inside!

You can get the Colour Your Season Stamp and die bundle, and the second set of watercolour pencils over on my webstore, click the images below for all the details…

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Petal Promenade Note Cards and Envelopes with Gift box!

Petal Promenade Note card and Envelopes with tags gift box using Stampin' Up! products

StampinByHannah Petal Promenade Note Cards and Envelopes with Gift box!

I’ve been planning today’s project for about 3 months…. but I’ve finally got round to making it! A box for a set of 4 note cards and envelopes, with matching tags! You guys know how much I have been lovely the Petal Promenade Suite in the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue, and I think this paper just shouts for a project like this… so pretty!

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This fun box uses the Petal Promenade Designer Series Paper, and the Stitched All Around stamp and die bundle. I am in LOVE with that label die… its just SO pretty! I’ve got another few projects using these dies over the next few weeks.

Measurements:

Box Base, Card Stock: 9-1/2 x 4-1/2″

Score on the long side at 3-3/4, 4-1/2, 8-1/4 and 9″

Score on the short side at 3/4″

 

Box Lid; Designer Series Paper: 8-13/16 x 5-13/16″

Score on the long side at 2-1/2 and 6-1/4″

Score on the short side at 2-1/2 and 3-1/4″

 

Pocket; Card Stock: 4-1/4 x 3-1/2″

Score on the long side at 1/2, 1, 3-1/4,  and3-3/4″

Score on the short side at 1/2 and 1!

Pretty floral note cards using patterned paper using Stampin' Up! products

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International Blog Highlight Winners Blog Hop | Welcome Card

Floral Welcome card using Floral Frames from Stampin' Up!

StampinByHannah International Blog Highlight Winners Blog Hop Welcome Card

International Blog Highlight Winners Blog Hop

I am so totally honored to be taking part in the International Highlights Winner Blog Hop tonight! I always enjoy taking part in Kylie’s International Highlights…. she comes up with some great themes! You can find the card that got me here HERE! Because the Highlight was Travel themed, the blog hop is the same…. I’m sure you are thinking “but Hannah…. You’ve made a Welcome card”. And Yes, I have…. but it started life as a Welcome Home card…. but then the ‘Home’ didn’t quite fit…. still, I think this card is too good not to share!

International Blog Hop Travel Welcome Card using Floral Frames from Stampin' Up!

The ‘Welcome’ was stamped using the Lined Alphabet Stamp Set, on Vellum using Memento Black Ink and heat set with Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Then, coloured using a Light Night of Navy Stampin’ Blend Marker. Using Alcohol Markers on Vellum allows you to create a fun Watercolour Effect super easily, as the Alcohol takes a little longer to dry. If you add extra puddles of Alcohol ink it then dries at different times, creating those pretty harsh lines that give a watercolour effect.

How to create a watercolour effect with Alcohol markers

The background was stamped using the Floral Frames stamp set. I just LOVE that pretty frame in the centre. I added some randomly stamped flowers around the outside to create this pretty look.

The card was finished with a length of Blueberry Bushel Grosgrain ribbon and a bow.

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The Project Share Project | Stampin’ Up! Video Inspiration

StampinByHannah The Project Share Project Stampin’ Up! Video Inspiration

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Ok, so several of the lovely ladies that join in with the Project Share Project also make fabulous videos, and so I thought I’d share some of them today… because it’s always nice to have someone new to watch on YouTube isnt’ it?!

If you haven’t found me on YouTube yet, you can find my channel HERE, and don’t forget to subscribe too…

Amanda Charlesworth

Amanda makes some really useful projects… and this is one I can definately see me making for my desk!

Angelina Clark

Angelina has done a complete re-brand of her blog this week… do click on her name to check it out because it is stunning! Even though she’s been super busy, Angelina has still made some fabulous projects too…

https://youtu.be/huebs5b54UE

Jill Chapman

Jill has made a super cute card this week, and a fabulous video to go along with it to!

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Hello August! | Code Club, Bonus Days, Exclusive Stamps and more….

Stampin' Up! Colour Your Season

StampinByHannah Hello August! Code Club, Bonus Days, Exclusive Stamps and more….

Stampin' Up! Bonus Days

Oh my… I though July was busy, but August is shaping up to be just as crazy!

Firstly, I need to share the August Code Club Code… you NEED to add this code to the ‘Hostess Code’ box when you check out, every time you order, to get some fabulous goodies from me…. oh, and dont forget to keep an eye on your StampinByHannah VIP Rewards too…

StampinByHannah Stampin' Up! Code Club Code Hostess Code August 2018

You need this code…. because we have another 2 fabulous offers happening during August….

Bonus Days

Yes, it’s back for 2018! Bonus Days gives you vouchers for every £45 you spend during August… that you can then spend in September! How cool is that… and I know that you’ll want to shop in September because the new Stampin’ Up! Autumn / Winter catalogue launches on the 5th…. so, grab you Stampin’ Staples this month, and get a discount on your Christmas Crafting!

Stampin' Up! Bonus Days August 2018

Colour Your Season

Then, we have a great way to give you a head start on your Christmas Crafting! This fabulous stamp and die bundle makes fabulous cards…

Stampin' Up! Colour Your Season

PLUS for every customer that spends over £45, I’ll send an exclusive card making class using this fabulous bundle! This class is online only… meaning that it’s videos and PDF downloads, rather than receiving anything physical in the mail. So, remember to check your emails after you’ve orders to see what comes from me!

Stampin’ Up! Autumn Winter Catalogue

August doesn’t stop there though! August is a BIG month for Demonstrators… we are in Pre-order for the new Stampin’ Up! Autumn Winter catalogue, and tickets go on Sale for Novembers Stampin’ Up! OnStage events too!

You can join me at OnStage by joining my team right now! You can also add Pre-Order items to your Starter Kit, and get a head start on your Christmas Crafts…. PLUS you get heaps of extra benefits when you become a part of Stampin’ Up! You can find out all about the Starter Kit right HERE, and check out my Joining FAQ’s for more info.

I’ll be posting out copies of the Stampin’ Up! Autumn Winter catalogue towards the end of the month. If you’ve shopped with me during the last 12 months, I’ve got a copy with your name on already reserved. However, if you don’t have a Demonstrator that you work with, and you’d like to order your FREE copy, just complete THIS order form!

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Bright Floral Abstract Impressions Card

Abstract Impressions Card If Flowers Were Hugs I'd Send You Thousands using Stampin' Up! products

StampinByHannah Bright Floral Abstract Impressions Card

 

I had a really fun crafty weekend last weekend. I don’t get chance to just craft very often, but this Saturday I took all day… just to craft and play with stamps. Saying that, I did film a number of videos too, but when you think I didn’t really have much made before I started on Saturday morning, the day was really quite productive!

Yellow and Grey Floral Card with random stamping using Abstract Impressions from Stampin' Up!

This card was really fun, and super quick to make! I think this layout would be great for a quick birthday card too….

The Abstract Impressions Stamp Set really lends itself to some random stamping, which is what I have done here in 3 colours. The flower image has 3 stamped layers, each one randomly stamped, pretty haphazardly over the previous. The colours here are: Pineapple Punch, Mango Melody and Grapefruit Grove (for a fruity theme!). To cut the diagonal section, I used a standard sized layer for stamping, and then cut a random diagonal line using my Stampin’ Trimmer. Then, I used the lines on the trimmer to cut another 2 cm off the bottom piece.

Bright and bold friendship card using Abstract Impressions from Stampin' Up!

The layers were then lined up on a piece of Whisper White, and the sentiment stamped, before the stamped pieces were adhered with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Abstract Impressions is also available bundled with the fabulous Springtime Impressions dies. I shared THIS card using the bundle a few weeks ago.

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Make It Monday | 3 card ideas with Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up!

Hello Card using Floral Frames and Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up!

StampinByHannah Make It Monday 3 card ideas with Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up!

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I had a heap of fun yesterday on Facebook Live…. usually I share these videos on my blog immediately after, but with everything going on at the moment (crazy busy in the day job, re-marketing the flat, the heat, and a lack of sleep while James has been on nights). So, I decided to combine this weeks Facebook Live and Make It Monday. I hope you don’t mind?!

I do a Facebook Live usually every other week, but I missed last week, so there will be another one this coming Sunday. So, do pop over and Like my Facebook Page so you can join me Live on Sunday morning at 11AM

Card 1:

3 fun card ideas using Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper Video Tutorial Facebook Live

This first card uses the fabulous Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper. I love that you can make a whole heap of cards with this paper, and each one look different! That’s partly because they are fun painterly patterns, but also that you get 48 sheets of 6 x 6″ paper in the pack…. that’s a whole HEAP of cards! Because I wanted to keep the paper the focus here I’ve kept the rest of the card pretty simple, with a couple of die cuts from the Floral Frames bundle and a Stitched Circle, and a single stamped sentiment. However, you could really dress the card up with extra die cuts, embossing, and more layers!

Card 2:

3 fun card making ideas using patterned paper from Stampin' Up!

The second card I shared yesterday was this one, using the Rooted in Nature stamp and die bundle. I can’t decide which version of this card is my favourite… this one or the one I made in the video? What do you think?

Card Measurements:

Card Base; Blackberry Bliss; 29.7 x 10.5 cm, Scored at 14.85 cm

Whisper White layer; 10 x 14.3 cm

Natures Poem Designer Series Paper: 9.5 x 9 cm and a second piece that measures 9.5 x 4.8 cm

Plus scraps of Blackberry Bliss and Whisper White

You are Wonderful Nature's Poem Card using Rooted In Nature from Stampin' Up!

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Card 3:

The 3rd card uses my favourite Designer Series Paper of the moment; Petal Promenade, to make a fun spin on a classic Z fold card. This paper is just so pretty that I can’t help use big pieces of it! It does all the work, and leaves you with a simple task of adding a sentiment. Pretty card – Tick!

Quick and easy Z Fold card using Petal Promenade Designer Series paper from Stampin' Up!

Card Measurements:

Card Base; Petal Pink: 21 x 14.85 cm, scored on the long edge at 10.5 and 3 cm

Designer Series Paper: 14.85 x 7.5 cm and 14.85 x 3 cm

Whisper White 14.85 x 7.5 cm, plus a scrap for stamping

 

Thank so much for stopping by StampinByHannah today… before you go, I just want to let you know that all of the July offers end TOMORROW NIGHT! That’s the Buy 3 Get 1 Free on Designer Series Paper AND the fabulous 10 FREE ink pads with your Starter Kit joining deal!

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