GDP #101 – Soft Birthday Blossoms Card

Modern Floral Congratulations Card using Birthday Blossoms from Stampin' Up! for the Global Design Project

I am making a big effort at the moment to be more organised, I have bought myself a new diary, and am attempting to plan my work days…. it already appears to have gone by the way side as I remembered at 3PM yesterday afternoon that I didn’t have a blog post written for today…. or even a card made! I know, it is shocking! But, its ok because the Global Design Project came to my rescue with instant inspiration in the form of a colour challenge…

Global Design Project colour challenge

I am loving this colour combination, paired with Whisper White its bright and fresh…. but I can also see some vibrant watercolour, or paper piecing with this one too. I’ve spent the past week or so prepping some Christmas projects for later in the year, so its nice to step out of Red and Green for a moment or two

Modern Floral Congratulations Card using Birthday Blossoms from Stampin' Up! for the Global Design ProjectThis very soft card was a nightmare to photograph! I think its the soft pinks with the bold Night of Navy…. and a lot of white space… but then that’s why I love this card! Birthday Blossoms is such a pretty, soft stamp set, its really girly…. and works really well with pink! The flowers are heat embossed in White Stampin’ Emboss powder, and then Flirty Flamingo ink applied with a Stampin’ Sponge, before I punched them out with the coordinating Pansy Punch.

Modern Floral Congratulations Card using Birthday Blossoms from Stampin' Up! for the Global Design ProjectThe rest of the card is equally as simple. A a trio of Bermuda Bay stamped leaves, the sentiment in Night of Navy and a splatter of Flirty Flamingo, along with a couple of wonky layers and a trio of White Perfect Accents to finish.


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StampinByHannah Grab Bags!!!!

It’s here…. its grab bag time!!!

I have recently been clearing my craft room in preparation for our house move. Yes, hopefully soon we will be moving from our lovely flat into a house. I cannot wait for my very own craft room (I have to share my space at the moment with my husbands office….. not that he actually spend much time in here!) and have already started to stalk the IKEA website for ideas and inspiration!

Anyway, during the clearing out process I have found a heap of lovely goodies that have retired and are therefore no longer of use to me. However, they are lovely, and I don’t want them to go to waste…. so, I’m going to give them away!

Stampin' Up! Grab Bag giveaway

So, how do you get your hands on some of these retired goodies?!

Its really simple…. I will be sending a grab bag to every person who spends more than £45 with me before the end of the month. You can place multiple orders and you will receive a grab bag for each order over that amount.

Don’t forget to use the current Code Club Code for some current goodies too!

What are you waiting for!


Terms and Conditions:

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  • This giveaway is provided by Hannah McCurley only. Countries that can be included are UK, France, The Netherlands, Austria and Germany only
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Make It Monday | Gate Fold Card

Make It Monday Video Tutorial how to make a Gate fold Card using Delightful Daisy from Stampin' Up!

Make It Monday

I have been spending lots of time scrolling Pinterest recently…. now this is utterly rubbish when you’re trying to be creative, but as I haven’t had a whole lot of creative time, its been a great way to get ideas ready for when I get time in my Craft Room! While I was scrolling Pinterest the other day, I came across a host of Gate Fold Cards…. and I thought I hadn’t shared one for a while… and so this Make It Monday was born!

Beautiful You Gate Fold Card using Naturally Eclectic from Stampin' Up!

The card above uses the Beautiful You stamp set, along with Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper and Pool Party Shimmer Ribbon…. on a side note; check out that bow… I’m rather proud of myself!

Measurements:

Card base 21 x 14.8 cm, Scored on the long side at 5.25 cm on each end.

Card stock mat; 4.5 x 14 cm (x2)

Designer Series Paper; 4 x 13.5 cm (x2)

Make It Monday Video Tutorial how to make a Gate fold Card using Delightful Daisy from Stampin' Up!

The Daisy version uses the Daisy Delight stamp set, Daisy Punch, and coordinating Delightful Daisy Designer Series paper.


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Simple Sunday | This Little Piggy

Simple Sunday This Little Piggy from Stampin' Up!

I have to admit that this card isn’t all that simple…. but I just couldn’t resist! It is a CASE card (copy and selective edit) and you can find the original by Mary Fish HERE!

Simple Sunday This Little Piggy from Stampin' Up!

I have been playing around with ribbon a LOT recently… although not much of it has made it to much blog yet, I am trying to achieve the perfect bow …. I don’t think I have done too badly here! Mind you, I think that has a lot to do with this ribbon, its the Finely Woven Ribbon in Berry Burst, and it ties lovely bows.

There isn’t much to say about this card… other than I am totally addicted to the Pig! Here she has been stamped on Powder Pink and fussy cut before being popped up on die cut circle. The flower is from the Blossom Builder punch… and it has an Enamel Glitter dot in its centre

Have a great Sunday


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How to…. Get your Stampin’ Up! Christmas goodies before September!

Did you know you can order Stampin’ Up! Christmas goodies before 1st September and the launch of the Autumn Winter Catalogue?

Actually there are 3 ways…..

  1. there are some lovely Christmas goodies in the Annual Catalogue
  2. Carols of Christmas is available and an early release during August… and its part of my Christmas Card Club too!
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There are so many advantages to grabbing a Starter Kit…

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Techniques Series | Tone on Tone Embossing Paste

Tone on Tone Embossing Paste Video Tutorial using Happy Birthday Thinlit from Stampin' Up!

Stamping Techniques Series

Over the last few weeks we have explored a variety of Masking techniques, but I think this one is my favourite! Tone on Tone Embossing Paste…. now, I know that this isn’t really about the masking… but there is a Mask involved! So… I’m classing it as the final piece in our Masking journey!

Techniques video using Lift me up from Stampin' Up! How to use Embossing Paste

This fun card uses Lift Me Up and the coordinating Up and Away Thinlits…. along with the cloud mask from the Party Pattern Masks pack. I am loving the dimension created by that embossing paste… while it doesn’t distract from the card. I still slightly obsessed with this balloon die…. I really could just die cut it all day long

Top Tips:

  • Move EVERYTHING off your desk before you start…. seriously Embossing Paste gets everywhere (or is that just me?!)
  • Use a tile or Silicone Mat to mix your Embossing Paste and Re-inker
  • Add as little re-inker as possible… add too much as the embossing paste will become runny and you wont get that crisp masked effect

Tone on Tone Embossing Paste Video Tutorial using Happy Birthday Thinlit from Stampin' Up! UK

I am such a Purple girl…. I have a friend who buys me things, just because they are purple! … but I don’t use Wisteria Wonder as much as I should, it is so pretty… especially when paired with Gold.

Tone on Tone Embossing Paste Video Tutorial using Happy Birthday Thinlit from Stampin' Up!The Happy Birthday Thinlit is so pretty… although it can be a bit difficult to adhere to your projects. I would advise that you add Multipurpose Adhesive Sheet to the reverse of your card stock before running this through your Big Shot, this then gives you a self adhesive die cut for you to stick to your project!

This card is finished with a trio of Gold Stars from the Metallic Enamel Shapes…. gonna need some more of those really soon!

What is your preferred method for adhering detailed die cuts?


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Congratulations Happy Birthday Gorgeous

Stained Glass technique colouring on Vellum using Happy Birthday Gorgeous from Stampin' Up!

Every once in a while I open up my order books to family and friends, and make special occasion cards for them. A few weeks ago one of my Sister-in-Law’s (I am blessed with 3!) asked if she could have a Congratulations card for a wedding they are attending in September…. I do hope that I have managed to get this card to her before this post goes live!

Wedding Congratulations card using Happy Birthday Gorgeous from Stampin' Up!

This card looks really complex…. but its all trickery! The flowers and leaves are all stamped and heat embossed in White onto Vellum. I love the look of heat embossing on Vellum, don’t you? Then I turned the Vellum over and used Stampin’ Write Markers to add colour to the reverse side… The leaves are in Wild Wasabi and Lemon Lime Twist, while the flowers are Rick Razzleberry, Berry Burst and Rose Red. The trick is to colour and LEAVE! Vellum takes a few minutes to dry…don’t be tempted to touch, or you’ll smudge the ink!

Stained Glass technique colouring on Vellum using Happy Birthday Gorgeous from Stampin' Up!

While you’re waiting though, you could do some more Heat Embossing…. and organising the sentiment!

The card is completed with a trio of die cut flowers from Rose Garden…. and a few Rhinestones for some sparkle too!


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Clearance Rack Update!

Oooh! The clearance rack updated yesterday! There are some fabulous deals here with up to 60% off! thought I would share my favourites with you…. but you can find the full list HERE

Please note that all the above offers are while stocks last!

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TGIF #120 | Lots of Love Thinking About You

Challenge Card using Lots of Love from Stampin' Up! Thinking of you card

Oh how I am loving doing challenges again! each week they have me totally inspired and ready to create… this week’s challenge comes courtesy of TGIF Challenges and it is the fabulous sketch.

I was totally inspired by this one, and just had to use the Whole Lot of Lovely Suite… I am loving this pack of Designer Series Paper at the moment… and might have something special coming using it really really soon!

Challenge Card using Lots of Love from Stampin' Up! Thinking of you card

I wanted this card to highlight the Designer Series Paper and so the rest of the card is pretty simple. The card base is Smoky Slate, and I added a hint of some tone on tone stamping with one of the stamps from Lots of Love. The other feature of this card us the ribbon… can we just stop and admire that super pretty Shimmery Basic Black Ribbon.

The sentiment is also taken from Lots of Love, although the original stamp has a wreath around the sentiment, I used a Basic Grey Stampin’ Write Marker to selectively ink the stamp to just give me the sentiment. It was then punched using the Classic Label Punch.

I cannot wait to see what everyone does with this sketch too!


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Make It Monday | Tall Skinny Gift Bag using Designer Series Paper

Make It Monday Gift Bag using Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up!

Make It Monday

Hello…. welcome to Make It Monday!

I have another 3D project for you this week, I am on a bit of a 3D item kick at the moment… I think it’s got something to do with the build up to the Autumn Winter Catalogue! (I have a whole stack of these in my Craft Room… let me know if you want one HERE!)

Make It Monday Gift Bag using Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up!

One of the things about making more 3D things is that I am also LOVING this years selection of Designer Series Papers…. these two in particular are some of my top picks; Naturally Eclectic and Be Merry. I have paired that lovely festive Be Merry paper with Christmas Pines and its coordinating die set. While the Naturally Eclectic version (made in the video) uses the Eclectic Layers thinlits and Happy Birthday Gorgeous Stamp set

Measurements:

Designer Series Paper – 6 x 8″ (15 x 20 cm)

Score on the short side at; 3/4, 2 3/4, 3 1/2 and 5 1/2″ (2, 7, 9 and 14 cm)

Score on the long side at; 3/4″ (2 cm)

Make It Monday Video Tutorial Tall and Skinny Gift Bag using Naturally Eclectic from Stampin' Up!The sentiments are punched out using the Pretty Label punch (another one of my must have’s) I am loving this punch at the moment… it’s just so versatile! and you guys know how much I love a product I can use in LOTS of different ways!


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