I am so excited that Stampin’ Up! have release their new mini catalogue. It contains some super gorgeous new items. The video below gives a quick overview of all the super pretty items.
It is a little book of joy, have you got your copy yet?
Hotel Chocolat Ribbon Bag
I haven’t met very many people who are not keen on chocolate. I know that a few chocolates will cheer anyone up and are greatly appreciated. My favourite are the Gems and my parents favourite Dark Chocolate Brazil nuts are from Hotel Chocolat., they come packaged in the Ribbon bags, they look super pretty. Although they are prettily wrapped, I like to add to the beauty by using gorgeous paper to wrap them in. I try to change the packaging for every celebration.
The original bag uses the gorgeous In Good Taste DSP, I made the second bag with the gorgeous Fine Art Floral DSP from the January to June Mini Catalogue (available from 5th Jan). It is a gorgeous combination of stunning painted flowers and abstract patterns. I love the colours and that the flowers are a large design perfect for large bags and creations.
One of my favourite packages is this gorgeous bag. The video below shows how I have created this bag, I have used the Fine Art Floral DSP but any designer series paper will work.
Instructions
Imperial -
Piece of DSP measuring 9.75” x 11.5”
Score on long side (11.5”) at: - 1.75”, 5.5”, 7.25” and 11”
Score on short side (9.75”) at: - 1.75” flip the paper and score at 2”
Metric -
Piece of DSP measuring 25cm x29cm
Score on long side 29cm at: - 4.5cm, 14cm, 18.5cm and 28cm
Score on short side 25cm at: 4.5cm flip the paper and score at 5 cm
I need to restock up on Ribbon bags, but I hope that you like these which do you prefer, the masculine version or the floral version?
Cards are Looking Good with the Looking Up All Inclusive Kits
I love Stampin’ Up! All inclusive kits, they contain everything you need to make 15 cards. It contains the ink, card bases, stamps and embellishments. The only thing you need to add are a bone folder and scissors. If you like having a bit of wiggle room when you add your toppers, then I would also recommend the Multipurpose glue.
THe kit comes in a compact box which can be used to store the kit and also would work as a beautiful present box when all the cards are made. It is a perfect size if crafting space is limited (in Uni Accomodation or small areas) or for crafting on the go (I have made a kit up on the train before.) Kits are perfect for new crafters but are also useful if you want to make quick easy handmade cards that your friends and family will adore.
The first picture shows the completed cards using the kit. The kit contains a gorgeous stamp set which has a number of very useful sentiments. I often find myself searching around for a ‘Happy Birthday’ or feel better soon sentiment and these are the perfect size for a number of uses.
The video below shows an overview of the all inclusive kit, there is also a second video, which gives more tips on using the kits and stamp storage.
I have had so much fun playing with the kit. I have created a few alternatives which are simple but still pretty. Look out for these coming out shortly. Whats your favourite kit?
Simply Good Morning Magnolia in New In-Colours
I have been playing with the Good Morning Magnolia stamps recently. It is an easy to use cling stamp set (red rubber). I have been playing with a number of different techniques using the set but it gorgeous enough to use on its own. I think it works well without colouring and using layers to add interest. This is a useful card if you are short on time, want to make multiples or just want to play with stamps ink and paper.
I originally played with the 2019-2021 in-colours Rocco Rose and Seaside Spray, these were combined with Whisper White and I added in Smokey Slate and Soft
Suede. On the video below I decided to use the new 2020-2022 in colours. I couldn’t decide what I wanted to use so have used Misty Moonlight and Just Jade
Ingredients (2020-2022 in colours)
Smokey Slate (2 required) – 14.5cm x 8.5cm
Mist Moonlight and Just Jade (2 of each) – 9.5cm x 13.5cm
Very Vanilla layers (4 required) – 9cm x 13cm
Very Vanilla thick – card base (2 required) - 14.5cm by 21cm, scored at
10.5cm
Ingredients (Original)
Smokey Slate/ Soft Suede – 14.5cm x 8.5cm
Rocco Rose/Seaside Spray (2 of each) – 9.5cm x 13.5cm
Whisper White layers (2 required) – 9cm x 13cm
Whisper White thick – card base 14.5cm by 21cm, scored at 10.5cm
The pictures below show some of the colour combinations I have used. I love the new In Colours and am excited to play with them more!
I love the gorgeous simplicity, but that it can be spruced up with Pearls or rhinestones if you wanted to. I will have another Good Morning Magnolia card to share shortly. I have loved playing with this set. What is your favourite carryover set?
Autumn Winter Catalogue 2019
Sorry for being away for so long. I have had IT issues. TIme has stood still on my Laptop for a while, I recently attempted to write a blog and it all went a bit wrong.
So while I was missing the Autumn Winter Catalogue went live. It is amazing! The video below shows a gorgeous gorgeous card created using one of the gorgeous new bundles and the Mercury Glass acetate.
I love all the items in the new catalogue, if you click on the catalogue picture you can see all the pretty items too. The Stars are one of my favourites, what is your favourite?
