Stamping Sunday Blog Hop - Apron of Love

Good Day Crafty Friends,

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I am super excited to share today's post. If you follow me, you may have noticed a new Design Team Badge pop up on my sidebar. Today, I am participating for the first time in my new role on the Stamping Sunday Design Team.

Our brief for this months challenge, was to use a set/bundle that is carrying over from the current catalogue into the new Annual Catalogue, due 1st June.

My creations today showcase the Apron of Love Bundle. I was stoked on hearing the Apron Bundle was being carried over. I have used this cute little bundle so extensively, it had been one of my little goldmines for fancy fold card designs.

First up is a card I designed for my Mum for Mothers Day. I have actually made two of these, also creating one for my Mother in Law.

Its quite an intense little design, but I have simplified it from my original design so that I could create a tutorial. It is basic in design, allowing all the wowing through its decoration. It is 6" x 6" and does close flat for posting. Being on the larger size has its advantage, with a huge space for writing a lengthy message on the back.

The front:

The back or “message panel”

My next creation is for my Mother in Laws visit in June. She is coming all the way from New Zealand and will spend her birthday here with us in Perth, Australia.  I made a banner, using the Apron Builder Framelits and the Tabs for Everything stamp set.

I wanted something bright and colourful as the table settings and cake stand I will be using are plain white.  

A few close ups:

And teamed with some other hanging decorations created using the same colour combination.

Thanks for stopping by today, be sure to follow the hop all the way through, the Design Team have made some stunning creations to inspire you and to ensure you get more value from the stamps and bundles that are being carried over into the new Annual Catalogue.

If you get lost any where along the way, a full participant list has been added below. Enjoy x

You can find the tutorial for my Baked With Love Kitchen card featured in this post by clicking on the image below.

Onstage Perth April 2018

Good Day Crafty Friends,

What a weekend! I have just returned from Stampin’Up! Onstage in Scarborough, Perth. What an absolutely amazing day!! I had so much fun. It was super great to catch up with my Stampin' Sisters from "A Klass Act". Below is a pic of some the “Klassy Chicks” that attended and managed to make the group photo! There are so many of us and not all were able to attend as some live Interstate.   

 

My Upline Sarah Klass (front,centre) gave an awesome presentation as did my fellow JAI Design Team member, Rachael Lewsley.

 

We were so spoilt by Stampin' Up!. Our reversible goodie bag contained: Stampin' Up! lightbox, a new stamp set and a pack logo pens.  I also won two fantastic stamp sets from prize patrol, received a stunning diary and got to share the contents of the box used to create our make and takes.

 

Other highlights included meeting all the lovely demos at Check in, swapping, seeing the catalogue & inspiration boards and photos with some of my favie peeps, including the Perth chapter of the:

JUST ADD INK DESIGN TEAM

Chantell Randall, Me, Rachael Lewsley & Kelly Kent. 

And the Perth gals from the,

COLOUR INKSPIRATION DESIGN TEAM

Nicole Wilson, Kelly Kent & Me.

I wasn’t going to make swaps but decided at the last minute I had too! Swapping with other demo’s is a fabulous way to meet new crafty friends on the day. I got to meet so many wonderful stampers on the day, glad I pushed myself to complete my swaps.

These were my swaps - I made 40 Apron Treat Holders with little chocolate Easter eggs inside. I gave these to the volunteers that I worked with at Check in, the Technical group responsible for the audio and filming, the ladies in my Stampin’ group - Klassy Chicks and I even managed to give one to Rich Jutkins, President & COO of Stampin’ Up! all the way from Home Office in Utah, USA. Rich gave some awesome presentations throughout the day. He was so informative and entertaining, I loved his terrible Dad jokes!!!

I made 60 Stamped Clay Gift Tags as my general swaps. I didn’t have time to make cards so I needed to think outside the box. On Wednesday I rushed down to Jackson’s - an Art supply store in Mandurah and purchased some EC White Air Dry Clay.

To create the tags, I used a heart shaped cookie cutter to cut the shape from the clay which I used a rolling pin to flatten. Use a skewer to poke the hole in the corner for the twine. Leave to dry, flat on wax paper overnight. Once dry, lightly sand any rough edges and ensure the front is flat enough to stamp.

I used the Hardwood Background Stamp with Sahara Sand Ink and let dry before stamping the sentiment in Memento Tuxedo Black.

A loop of Linen Twine and a wooden bead were added before adhering to the tag. The tag was made using the Scalloped Tag Punch and stamped with Petal Palette.

I cannot wait to unpack my new catalogue and start on my wish lists!! Lol It’s truly an amazing Catalogue filled to the brim with so many wonderful, must have products. If you would like a new catalogue when it becomes available on the 1st Of June, contact me and I would be happy to share the excitement with you. 

Photo's of my Demonstrator Display Board samples can be shown from tomorrow onwards,  so keep an eye out for my next few posts, as they feature 3 stamp sets from the new Catalogue along with a few other products.

Until next time, stay crafty xx

 

Just Add Ink Challenge #394 - Just Add Romance

Good Day Crafty Friends,

Welcome, hope you are having a fabulous day. Its challenge time over at Just Add Ink. Yipeee!!! This weeks challenge is such fabulous timing for those making Valentine's Day cards - Just Add Romance.

I made a special card for my wonderful Hubby, Daniel. He is the more proficient chef/cook/baker in our household - emphasis on baker! He makes the most wonderful Chocolate Cake, Pavlova and Slices. So for his Valentines Day card I decided he needed a "Kitchen of Love" - really I just wanted to use my Apron of Love Bundle.......again. I just love this bundle.

As you can see the card has a simple 'pop up' base, with the kitchen counter being the main pop up component.  I added an extra layer to the pop up mechanism, behind the acetate window in the oven. Silver Foil card has been placed approx. 1cm behind the oven front - attached to the kitchen counter and card base "floor". To this I added 3 heat embossed cup cakes.

 

The oven has been made using the Heart and Home Framelits - cut down with the bottom ledge reattached. Acetate has been placed behind the die cut before attaching to the kitchen counter which had an opening made with a craft knife.

 

The cooktop has been created using Silver Foil card with various dies and punches - Owl Builder, Home Sweet Home, Stitched Shapes.

 

All sentiments have been white heat embossed as well as the cupcakes, oven glove and apron pocket with flowers (tucked under the banner with "made with love" sentiment.)

 

 

The card front is also a little special. Using the large letter Framelits to spell out LOVE, replacing the O with a die cut heart.  To make it that little bit extra special I made the heart with a small shaker element. Then in a banner, the sentiment from Petal Palette was stamped, fussy cut and placed over the heart.

The Design Team have created some stunning cards to inspire you to get crafty with a Romance theme. We would love for you to join us, you can play along by adding your creation to the JAI gallery here. I can’t wait to see all the amazing cards.

Until next time, stay awesome

 

 

 

BBQ Box Card - Apron Builder

Good Day Crafty Friends,

Hope your day is going great. I have some exciting news to share today and have edited this post to reflect the upcoming changes.

I am currently exploring a new business venture which I hope will enable me to continue to be a SU Demonstrator.

All my unique 3D and Fancy Fold designs and creations will be offered as PDF tutorials, available to purchase for personal use. For less than a cup of coffee, you will be able to buy detailed step by step instructions, complete with supplies list and clear photographs.

The BBQ Box Card below is an example of my work that is AVAILABLE NOW in the Addinktive Designs Tutorial Shop. You can purchase the BBQ Box Card tutorial through the Addinktive Designs Store by clicking on the image below.

 

I would appreciate your support in this venture. By supporting me, you will be enabling me to continue doing what  I love - designing, creating and sharing, 3D projects, using Stampin' Up! products.

Be sure to check out all the amazing tutorials available in the Addinktive Designs Tutorial Shop here. There are loads to choose from, all with wow factor. The PDF tutorials have detailed step by step instructions with photographs. A fabulous resource for busy Stampin' Up! Demonstrators as you are able to print a few copies to assist with classes/workshops.

 

Wishing you all a wonderful day.

 

Until next time, stay crafty,