Little Twinkle Watercolour Anniversary Card

Watercolour Background Anniversary Card using Little Twinkle from Stampin' Up!

StampinByHannah Little Twinkle Watercolour Anniversary Card

 

Last week I celebrated my 3rd Wedding Anniversary. I am a little shocked that it’s been 3 years already… but then when I think of all the things we’ve done since we got married, our wedding feels like forever ago! I will share the card I received over on my Facebook Page… James always sneaks into my crafty stash to make me a card (and this year he had fun with Embossing!)

Watercolour Valentines card using Little Twinkle from Stampin' Up!

Of course I HAD to make James a fun anniversary card! I had SO much fun making THIS card for Make It Monday last week, and so really wanted to re-create the idea for this card. The colours I’ve used are Night of Navy, Gray Granite, Coastal Cabana, and Berry Burst. I had intended to add some white ink splatter too…. not sure what happened!

I do have to admit that this card also uses a scrap! Yes!… an actual scrap. That circle of Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper is the of cut from THIS card. Nothing wasted!

The sentiment is stamped in Whisper White Craft Ink onto one of the Stitched Labels from the Blended Seasons Bundle cut from Vellum. So pretty!

Anniversary card using Little Twinkle from Stampin' Up!

If you’ve enjoyed this project, check out my August Suite Share which features the fabulous Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper!

Stampin' Up! Colour You Season

Product List

Shop Stampin' Up! UK Teesside North East Stockton on Tees

Joining Stampin' Up! UK Starter Kit

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and enter my Code Club Code. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

Sign up to my newsletter for weekly updates from me!

Hannah McCurley

Make It Monday | Stitched Around All Pocket Card

Make It Monday Video Tutorial How to make a Pocket Card using Stitched All Around from Stampin' Up!

StampinByHannah Make It Monday Stitched Around All Pocket Card

Make It Monday banner

Today’s project is a fun one… we all send cards all the time, but why does a card have to be card stock folded in half?! I think today’s project would make a super cute invitation, or a fun ‘just because’ card, or a great way to dress up a gift card!

Making a fun fancy fold Pocket Card using Gorgeous Grape and Stitched All Around from Stampin' Up!

Firstly, lets just talk about those colours! Oh my goodness I am in LOVE with this colour combination: Coastal Cabana, Gorgeous Grape and Petal Pink. One of the best things about Stampin’ Up! products is the coordination. The Card stock is the same colour as the Ink, is the same colour as the Embellishments, is the same colour as the ribbon, Designer Series Paper and more! I would LOVE you to try Stampin’ Up! inks…. we have SO many fabulous colours. You can check them all out HERE

This is simple project…. really it’s just an envelope with a fun insert! But there are SO many ways to dress this up… I would LOVE to see your versions! Share them with me over on my Facebook Group!

Measurements:

Card stock: 7-7/8x 7-7/8″

Punch and score using the Envelope Punch Board at 3-3/8″

Insert:

Gorgeous Grape: 4 x 5-1/2″

Whisper White: 3-3/4 x 5-1/4″

Belly Band:

Petal Pink: 1-1/2 x 11″

How to make a fun Pocket Card using the Envelope Punch Board

My other love at the moment is the fabulous Stitched All Around Bundle! That label die is finding it’s way onto a heap of projects at the moment. Did you see my Notecards and Envelopes Project last week… it used the same die, but it looks so different!

What is your favourite crafty thing this month?

Stampin' Up! Colour You Season

Product List

Shop Stampin' Up! UK Teesside North East Stockton on Tees

Joining Stampin' Up! UK Starter Kit

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and enter my Code Club Code. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

Sign up to my newsletter for weekly updates from me!

Hannah McCurley

Memories and More Desk Storage Box with Pen Holder

How to make a storage box for your Memories and More cards using Stampin' Up! card stock and Designer Series Paper

StampinByHannah Memories and More Desk Storage Box with Pen Holder

I’m on a bit of a storage making kick at the moment… I think it’s because I keep looking at furniture I can’t buy (yet!), and so making my own crafty storage is a reasonable alternative! I have told the story before about how I was led to card making from scrapbooking, but I don’t think I’ve ever said anything about how much I LOVE pocket scrapbooking! It’s just so quick, and you can whip up and album in just a few hours. My Wedding Album (still under development… and currently at the bottom of a large storage box, because you know; moving!) is mostly made up of Pockets, with some 12 x 12 pages thrown in!

Fun storage for Project Life or Memories and More Cards Video Tutorial

These are some of the new Memories and More cards too… so pretty! I am planning on using these to catch up with my One Little Word Album for 2018, which I am slightly (read: 4 months!) behind with.

Measurements:

Box 1: 10 x 3-1/2″ (25 x 9 cm)

Score on the long side at 4-1/4, 4-3/4, 9, and 9-1/2″ (10.5, 12, 22.5 and 24 cm)

Score on the short side at 1/2″ (1.5 cm)

Box 2: 9 x 3″ (22 x 7.5 cm)

Score on the long side at 3-1/4, 4-1/4, 7-1/2 and 8-1/2″ (8, 10.5, 18.5 and 21 cm)

Score on the short side at 1″ (2.5 cm)

Box 3: 4-1/2 x 3″ (11 x 7.5 cm)

Score on the long side at 1, 2, 3, and 4″ (2.5, 5, 7.5 and 10 cm)

Score on the short side at 1″ (2.5 cm)

Designer Series Paper: 12 x 1-1/2″ (30.5 x 4 cm)

How to make a storage box for your Memories and More cards using Stampin' Up! card stock and Designer Series Paper

Product List

Shop Stampin' Up! UK Teesside North East Stockton on Tees

Joining Stampin' Up! UK Starter Kit

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and enter my Code Club Code. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

Sign up to my newsletter for weekly updates from me!

Hannah McCurley

Project Share Project | Cards for your Friends…

Pretty Foliage labels me to you card using Time for Tea from Stampin' Up! By Verity Purglove

StampinByHannah Project Share Project Cards for your Friends…

project share project banner

I have 3 fabulous cards to share with you today… all made by my some of my Stampin’ Sisters. Do click on the images to pop over to their blogs for all the details

Helen Slimm

Fun with Floral Frames Card by Slimm and Stylish

I absolutely LOVE this bundle… I shared THIS card with you last week (oh, and THIS one too!)… but I really like the colour combination Helen has used here

Heidi Smith

Follow your dreams card by Heidi Smith using Stampin' Up! products

Heidi has used a bundle that hadn’t jumped out at me in the catalogue…. but now I might just have to… along with the Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper that I LOVE!

Verity Pursglove

Pretty Foliage labels me to you card using Time for Tea from Stampin' Up! By Verity Purglove

I always love Verity’s cards… but I think this one is one of my all time favourites; fun colours and lots of white space!

Stampin' Up! Colour You Season

Product List

Shop Stampin' Up! UK Teesside North East Stockton on Tees

Joining Stampin' Up! UK Starter Kit

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and enter my Code Club Code. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

Sign up to my newsletter for weekly updates from me!

Hannah McCurley

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!

Product List


Shop Stampin' Up! UK Teesside North East Stockton on Tees

Joining Stampin' Up! UK Starter Kit

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and enter my Code Club Code. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

Sign up to my newsletter for weekly updates from me!

Hannah McCurley

International Blog Highlights | Teacher Gifts!

International Blog Highlights Teacher Gifts Teabag Gift Box using Share What You Love Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up!

StampinByHannah International Blog Highlights Teacher Gifts!

Kylies International Blog Highlight banner

Welcome to StampinByHannah today for the August Blog Highlight! I adore taking part in these every month and was totally honoured to be chosen as a top pick in July! You can see the winners blog hop from last month HERE!

I think Kylie has set us a really tough challenge this month! It might just be me though… Teacher Gifts?! Now, for us here in the UK, this is a little late as the kids are all currently off school for the summer. But, I don’t have any children either… so the whole thing is a bit lost on me to be honest! However, I’m always up for a challenge…. so, Teacher Gifts it is, and Teacher Gifts you have got!

How to make a fun Teacher Gift using the Envelope Punch Board and Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up!

These are really simple little gifts, because I understand that you need something quick, and probably multiples of them for all those fabulous Teaching Assistants (I know about those… my mother and mother in law both work in schools!). So, I’ve these cute boxes are made in a snap using the Envelope Punch Board, and each hold 4 individually wrapped tea bags.

The Designer Series Paper is called Share What You Love, and because it’s a heavier weight than most of the Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper it’s great for boxes and bags! I’ve even taken a sanding block to it for a fun shabby effect.

The sentiment and dies are taken from the Stitched All Around bundle. I am in LOVE with these stamps and dies! This sentiment is particularly special to me; as I used to sing this song to a resident every single morning… it always made her smile, and she would sing along to. I left that job back in April, and I know that that lady has since passed (not wanting to bring this post down!)… but it’s one of the reason’s why I LOVE my day job! I know that I’m a nurse, rather than a teacher…. but these would make awesome nurses gifts!

Cute Envelope Punch Board Gift Box using Share What You Love Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up!

Measurements:

Designer Series Paper; 6-3/8 x 6-3/8″

Punch and Score at 2-1/2″ and the 4″ on on the first side, then use these lines as a guide to punch and score the other 3 sides.

 

Pop over to Kylie’s Blog to see the other Blog Highlight Entries and VOTE for your favourites too!

Product List


Shop Stampin' Up! UK Teesside North East Stockton on Tees

Joining Stampin' Up! UK Starter Kit

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and enter my Code Club Code. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

Sign up to my newsletter for weekly updates from me!

Hannah McCurley

Little Twinkle Suite Share

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

StampinByHannah Little Twinkle Suite Share

Stampin' Up! Suite Shares from StampinByHannah Independent Stampin' Up! UK Demonstrator

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:

No Fields Found.

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.

Stampin' Up! Colour You Season

Product List

Shop Stampin' Up! UK Teesside North East Stockton on Tees

Joining Stampin' Up! UK Starter Kit

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and enter my Code Club Code. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

Sign up to my newsletter for weekly updates from me!

Hannah McCurley

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

Make It Monday banner

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.

Stampin' Up! Bonus Days

Product List

Shop Stampin' Up! UK Teesside North East Stockton on Tees

Joining Stampin' Up! UK Starter Kit

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and enter my Code Club Code. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

Sign up to my newsletter for weekly updates from me!

Hannah McCurley

Facebook Live | Colour Your Season August Exclusive

How to do ink blending with Stampin' Up! Inks

StampinByHannah Facebook Live Colour Your Season August Exclusive

Stampin' Up! Facebook Live StampinByHannah UK

Hi!

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…

Stampin' Up! Bonus Days

Product List

Shop Stampin' Up! UK Teesside North East Stockton on Tees

Joining Stampin' Up! UK Starter Kit

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and enter my Code Club Code. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

Sign up to my newsletter for weekly updates from me!

Hannah McCurley

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!

How to make a pre

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

Stampin' Up! Bonus Days

Product List


Shop Stampin' Up! UK Teesside North East Stockton on Tees

Joining Stampin' Up! UK Starter Kit

To purchase any of the items featured in my projects please use the links above. To join my team of Stampin’ Friends select ‘Join My Team’ or send me a message!

Please support StampinByHannah, and enter my Code Club Code. For orders of over £150 please do not use this code, as you are entitled to your own Hostess benefits!

Sign up to my newsletter for weekly updates from me!

Hannah McCurley