AWH Heart of Christmas #14

Christmas with a Festive & Fun / Beary Christmas Slimlines

Hello. Welcome to Valley Inspirations with Andrea and the Art with Heart Heart of Christmas Blog Hop.

This week I have a couple of slimline Christmas cards to share. One was started last week with stamping and colouring trees; the second was born while I was fussy cutting bears and other critters from the Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper.

CARD 1

This slimline card uses the giraffe & tree image from the Festive & Fun Stamp set. The image was stamped multiple times in Versamark ink on Basic White card-stock and then gold heat embossed using Gold Emboss Powder, Embossing Additions Tool kit and a Heat Tool.

A Basic White background that had been cut with a Deckled Rectangle die had some Pool Party Classic Stampin’ ink blended across the panel. By the way, the background was partially die cut and the die was moved to enable a much longer die cut panel. The blended background was also splattered with a Pool Party Stampin’ Write Marker. As you can see the background panel was mounted onto a slightly larger piece of Gold Foil.

The images were coloured with Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends Combo, together with my trusty Color Lifter. The baubles were coloured with Fresh Freesia, Blueberry Bushel, Daffodil Delight, Highland Heather, Melon Mambo, Balmy Blue and Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends Combos. All the images were fussy cut.

Some Basic White card-stock the width of the background panel was die cut with a die from the Gloriously Made die set to give a sense of snowy hills. A sentiment from the same stamp set was gold heat embossed on to Basic White card-stock. A double bow of Simply Elegant Trim was tucked under the sentiment. It should’ve been a bit smaller so will need to alter it. It’s amazing how flaws within projects can be seen when editing photos and writing blogs. I am again running out of time so will have to fix it later. Wink of Stella was splattered over and some cute Iridescent Adhesive-backed Discs were scattered around for a little extra shimmer.

A Basic White card-stock inner was gold embossed with the full image with the giraffe & tree and a thin strip of Gold foil was added at the base. A white slimline envelope was stamped with the same gold embossed image so it coordinates with the card it will carry. Showing the full image indicates where the tree image was from.

CARD 2

I was preparing for creating class projects and was fussy cutting many images from the Beary Christmas DSP. It is oh so cute.  As I was fussing cutting I started to design this second slimline card.

Similar to the first card, a Basic White card-stock panel was lightly coloured with Balmy Blue ink and a Stampin’ Blending brush. Looking at the panel - it needed something else so I added a splattering of Balmy Blue Stampin’ Write Marker and Shimmer Embossing Paste over the snowflake Abundant Beauty Decorative Mask. It’s subtle but beautifully adds shimmer and texture. Another piece of Basic White card-stock also was die cut with a thin curved die from the Gorgeously Made dies. The die cut hills were added to the background with Dimensionals.

Fussy cut images were arranged and either directly glued with Multipurpose Liquid Glue and or Dimensionals. The same sentiment from the Festive & Fun stamp set was gold heat embossed and cut out with the Stampin’ Trimmer. It was added with Mini Dimensionals.

Some Adhesive-backed Sparkle Gems were added near the sentiment and in the centre of the star. I tried adding a bow but with the shimmery snowflakes, nothing else was needed.

A little Balmy Blue blending was added at the side of the Basic White card inner. I hope you don’t think the bear is rude but I thought the back end of a bear with a jumper and rabbit on his back was cute. It was an image that was cut through on the edge of a DSP sheet. A couple of other part bears were adhered to a slimline envelope. Where-ever I can, I love to use the images on the edges of DSP.

Thank you so much for dropping in. I hope you found something to peak your interest. I so appreciate you taking the time to call by.

There is more wonderful Christmas creativity so to continue on with the blog hop just click the "next" graphic below to be taken to the blog of the lovely Christine Blain. I am looking forward to checking out Christine’s creation(s). I do love seeing everyones' projects - there is always so much inspiration.

I do hope to see you next week as we continue the weekly Heart of Christmas 2023 Blog Hop series. We only have another 3 blog hops this year. Where has the time gone?

Also, many of us are participating in the Colour Creations Blog Hop that goes live every Wednesday night where we showcase one of Stampin’ Up!s colours each week. It would be fantastic if you could join us again then.

Stay well, stay safe and be kind to yourself and others.

Andrea 💕🐾

If you find a broken link or would like to view the full list of participants go to Sharon Davern’s blog @ Rhapsody in Craft. Sharon is our wonderful Art With Heart Team Heart of Christmas Coordinator.  She is a special lady. Check out her delightful creation while you are there.

If you live in Australia, don't already have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and would like your own copy of the Stampin' Up 2023-2024 Annual Catalogue and or the September-December 2023 Mini Catalogue, then let me know and I will be delighted to send them to you.  Please don't hesitate to make contact with any other queries about these projects or Stampin' Up!. 

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AWH Colour Creations Blog Hop #27 Granny Apple Green

Granny Apple Green with Festive and Fun

Hello. Welcome to Valley Inspirations with Andrea and the Art with Heart Colour Creations Blog Hop. We are working though the Stampin' Up! colours in alphabetical order, focussing on one colour each week.

This week’s Blog Hop is focussing on a bright yellow-green called Granny Apple Green. Granny Apple Green is one of the Brights Colour Family and is a happy & fun colour. This colour is lovely for leaves/plants/trees and anything with bright greens. It can also be wonderful for fun Christmas cards.

Granny Apple Green is produced in Stampin' Up!'s card-stock, both A4 & 12"x12"; Classic Stampin' inks (ink pads, ink spots & re-inkers); Stampin' Write Marker; Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2, Stampin’ Blends, Soft Pastels; Brights Designer Series Paper as well as Merry Bold & Bright, Meandering Meadows, Les Shoppes DSPs;  Melon Mambo and Granny Apple Green Foil; Christmas Everywhere Kit, Saying Thanks Kit, Robot Buddies Kids Kit, The Best Remedy Kit; & Iridescent Adhesive-backed Discs. 

Granny Apple Green card-stock, ink, Stampin’ Blends combo, Merry Bold & Bright DSP and Iridescent Adhesive-backed Discs have been used in the creation of this project plus a range of non-Granny Apple Green bits and pieces.

This card is a Double Joy Fold, that I first saw created by Susan Campfield, a US Demonstrator. The base is Granny Apple Green and Basic White card-stocks with a couple of designs from the Merry Bold & Bright DSP that include Granny Apple Green.  Some images from the Festive & Fun Stamp Set were gold heat embossed on Basic White card-stock.

The images initially took their colours from the DSP and have been coloured with Stampin’ Blends Combos, ie Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Pool Party, Smoky Slate, Crumb Cake combos, plus Pecan Pie combo on images found inside the card and of course, the Colour Lifter. As mentioned previously, the Colour Lifter is wonderful to add highlights and can give you a 3rd & lighter tint of the colour.

Two Deckled Rectangles die were used to cut Basic White card-stock labels. And of course Stampin’ Up!s brilliant Snips were used for fussy cutting the images.

The smaller deckled rectangle had some Pool Party ink blended over the centre to give a little depth, then added some shimmery snowflakes using one of the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks and Shimmery Embossing Paste. This added subtle texture and goes with the Rhino’s sleigh. Some Gold Simply Elegant Trim and Parakeet Party twine were wrapped around and tied into a bow. A sentiment from the same stamp set also was gold heat embossed and popped up on Mini Dimensionals. The final touch was some Granny Apple Green Iridescent Adhesive-backed Discs. They are gorgeous. Other colours of the discs were added within the card.

When the card front is pulled open two other images from the Festive and Fun stamp set can be seen. They were created in the same way as the image on the card front as was the background panel.

The card inner was gold embossed on Basic White deckled rectangle panel with a sentiment from the Joy to You stamp set. The little image from the same stamp set was added for a bit of fun. A Basic White C6 envelope had another Christmas tree image adhered to the front over a little Pool Party blending.

This card can stand opened. Here is a view from above the open card.

And here is a view from the front. The white panel has a “Z” fold that enables an extra panel to provide an element of surprise with extra images.

CARD 2

I had every intention to create a second card using the same stamp set. I thought the bright and happy Granny Apple Green would be gorgeous for a fun forrest of trees. The images have been coloured with Stampin’ Blends and only partially fussy cut at this stage. Daily hospital visiting (well almost) and extra errands for my brother has significantly reduced crafting time. I will try to finish the card and show you the end result in next Monday’s Heart of Christmas Blog Hop. 

Thank you so much for dropping by on you way around the Colour Creations Blog Hop. I know we are a smaller group this week but I am sure there will be so much Granny Apple Green inspiration for you.

To continue with the Granny Apple Green blog hop just click the "next" graphic below to be taken to the blog of a special lady and friend Cathy Proctor. I am looking forward to checking out Cathy’s creation(s). I do love seeing everyones' projects - there is always so much inspiration. Even though this will be a small blog hop I am sure it will be quality.

I do hope to see you next week when we will be featuring Gray Granite as we continue the weekly 2023-2024 Colour Creations Blog Hop series. We are also sharing Christmas inspiration through the Heart of Christmas Blog Hop every week, going live Monday nights. We would love you to drop in then.

Stay well, stay safe and be kind to yourself and others.

Andrea 💕🐾

If you find a broken link or would like to view the full list of participants go to Catherine Proctor’s blog @ What Cathy Made. Cathy is our brilliant Art With Heart Team Colour Creations Coordinator.  She is a wonderful lady. Check out her delightful creation while you are there.

If you live in Australia, don't already have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and would like your own copy of the Stampin' Up 2023-2024 Annual Catalogue and or the September-December Mini Catalogue, then let me know and I will be delighted to send them to you.  Please don't hesitate to make contact with any other queries about these projects or Stampin' Up!. 

#colourcreationsbloghop  #stampinup #stampinupaustralia #stampinupsouthpacific #stampinupdemo  #handmadecards #makeacardsendacard #stampinupdemonstrator #papercrafting #artwithheartteam  #papercrafter  #valleyinspirations   #festive&fun   #joytoyou  #merrybold&bright

AWH Colour Creations Blog Hop #20 Crushed Curry

Crushed Curry with Abundant Beauty Fancy Fold

Hello. Welcome to Valley Inspirations with Andrea and the Art with Heart Colour Creations Blog Hop. We are working though the Stampin' Up! colours in alphabetical order, focussing on one colour each week.

This week’s Blog Hop is focussing on a rich deep yellow called Crushed Curry. Crushed Curry is one of the Regals Colour Family and is a warm yellow. This colour would be lovely when used for flowers, sunshine or chickens, and is wonderful for autumn.

Crushed Curry is produced in Stampin' Up!'s card-stock, both A4 & 12"x12"; Classic Stampin' inks (ink pads & re-inkers); Stampin' Write Marker; Watercolor Pencils; Regals Designer Series Paper as well as a range of DSPs including Beary Christmas, Merry Bold & Bright, Stargazing, Delightfully Eclectic, Masterfully Made, Inked Botanicals, Fresh as a Daisy DSPs plus All About Autumn Speciality DSP and Beary Christmas Memories & More cards; as well as The Best Remedy and Confetti Birthday card kits. 

Crushed Curry card-stock, ink and Stampin’ Write Marker have been used in the creation of this project plus a range of non-Crushed Curry bits and pieces.

I have a wonderful daisy bush in my front yard and it has inspired today’s card. It is a deep Crushed Curry style yellow. The photo above shows one of the daisies. Also, I hadn’t previously used my Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks so created blended Crushed Curry daisies. As I was designing the card I decided to use one of the Deckled Circle dies. This led me to creating a simple fancy fold.

The Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks were used with Blending Brushes and a number of inks, including Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive and a touch of Garden Green Classic Stampin’ inks. I had so much fun blending with these masks. There is one mask each for the petals, the flower centres, flower centre details and the leaves. They are easy to position as each the mask has a notch that is to be placed in the same spot. As you can see, each flower and leaf were fussy cut. 

The inner layer was also coloured with Blending Brushes and Crushed Curry & Pumpkin Pie inks. Both the inner piece and the card front background were splattered with Crushed Curry & Pumpkin Pie Stampin Write Markers.

Extra leaves were cut from Basic White card-stock using a couple of Textured Floral dies. They were lightly coloured with Crumb Cake ink and a Blending Brush. The card front and the Crushed Curry card base were positioned and die cut with one of the larger Deckled Circle dies. The Basic White card front was then dry embossed with the Distressed Tile 3D embossing folder. It only arrived today and I love it.

The flowers, leaves and die cut leaves were arranged and adhered in place with Multi-purpose Liquid Glue, Dimensionals and Glue Dots. A bow was tied with delightful Silver & White Sheer ribbon from the new Mini Catalogue and was tucked under the large daisy. Flowers and leaves were also positioned on the underneath layer, ensuring only little details could be seen from the front.

A sentiment from the Cheerful Daisies stamp set was white heat embossed onto Crushed Curry card-stock and fussy cut into 4 pieces. It was positioned with Mini Dimensionals so it could be seen from the front and when the first flap was opened. Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels were scattered. I love these embellishments so much - subtle, versatile and shimmery.

The Basic White card-stock inside panel for writing one’s personal message was decorated with a couple of die cut leaves and a little Crushed Curry flag. A Basic White C6 envelope was dry embossed on the flap with the Distressed Tile 3D embossing folder.

Thank you so so much for dropping by to check out my Crushed Curry card. I so appreciate it.

There is more Crushed Curry creativity so continue with the blog hop. Just click the "next" graphic below to be taken to the blog of the lovely Kate Morgan. I am looking forward to checking out Kate’s creation(s). I do love seeing everyones' projects - there is always so much inspiration.

I do hope to see you next week when we will be featuring another yellow - Daffodil Delight as we continue the weekly 2023-2024 Colour Creations Blog Hop series. 

Stay well, stay safe and be kind to yourself and others.

Andrea 💕🐾

If you find a broken link or would like to view the full list of participants go to Catherine Proctor’s blog @ What Cathy Made. Cathy is our brilliant Art With Heart Team Colour Creations Coordinator.  She is a wonderful lady. Check out her delightful creation while you are there.

If you live in Australia, don't already have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator and would like your own copy of the Stampin' Up 2023-2024 Annual Catalogue and or the new September-December Mini Catalogue, then let me know and I will be delighted to send them to you.  Please don't hesitate to make contact with any other queries about this project or Stampin' Up!. 

#colourcreationsbloghop  #stampinup #stampinupaustralia #stampinupsouthpacific #stampinupdemo  #handmadecards #makeacardsendacard #stampinupdemonstrator #papercrafting #artwithheartteam  #papercrafter  #valleyinspirations   #abundantbeautydecorativemasks   #destressedtile