Angela's PaperArts: Holly Berry Christmas

I'm making a start on my Christmas cards.

This one was quick and easy to make, and I mixed & matched sets to create it. 

I layered some Shaded Spruce cardstock in the middle of the card base and then layered some of the Boughs of Holly Designer Series Paper on top.  The centre piece was diecut from the Holly Berry dies set. There is also a co-ordinating stamp set to match these dies.  I then added the Merry Christmas sentiment from the Brightest Glow stamp set in Real Red ink. There's also a set of dies to co-ordinate with this stamp set too.  A few Red rhinestones and the card was finished.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

Thanks for visiting.

Angela's PaperArts: Brilliant Wings embossed birthday card

One of my favourite Stampin' Up! products for adding texture is Embossing Folders.

For this card's background I've combined two old techniques from when I used to do a lot of mixed media.

To create this card:

1. I inked the Pretty Flowers embossing folder itself with different inks and then embossed the Basic White cardstock.
2. I then swiped my retired Delicata silver inkpad over the raised embossing which adds to the distressed background effect.

The butterflies are from the Brilliant Wings die set. I've used a combination of silver Foundry Wax and silver embossing powder around the edges of the cardstock and on the butterfly wings. 

The sentiment is from the Celebrating You stamp set and I used the Very Best Trio Punch to create the slanted edge.  If you'd like to see all the other features and a video on how to get the most out of the Very Best Trio Punch, you can see my post here. 

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

Thanks for visiting.

Angela's PaperArts: Stampin' Up! Fern birthday card

For this birthday card I mixed & matched several Stampin' Up! products.

I used the Fern 3D embossing folder to create the background and layered some of the Pretty Prints Designer Series Paper onto it.  I used the Forever Fern stamp set and Forever Flourishing dies for the embellishments and created the sentiment from the Artistically Inked stamp set and diecut it using the Labels Aglow dies.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

Thanks for visiting.

Angela's PaperArts: Father's Day Vintage Tools Faux Centre Step card

I've been seeing a few Faux Centre Step cards on the internet lately and thought I'd give it a try.  

For a Centre Step card, I've always used the traditional method to create this style of card where you need to do partial cutting/make slits within the card base, so thought the faux version may be easier to do.  If you'd like to see instructions to create the traditional Centre Step Card, you can find my tutorial here.

Here's the Faux Centre Step card that I made for my Dad for Father's Day this Sunday.

It features the Textured Chic Specialty Designer Series Paper, Distressed Gold 12x12" paper, Stylish Shapes dies for the banners & sentiment strips along with the Vintage Tools stamp set.

Here's a side view of the card.

Here's the back of the card where I kept with the Vintage Tools theme and embossed the Evening Evergreen cardstock with the Timber 3D embossing folder for added texture.

The positive for using the faux method over the traditional method is that you don't need to have a special paper trimmer or be skilled with a craft knife when creating this card.  The negative to this method is that it uses a lot more cardstock and designer series paper, so it isn't as economical to make.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

It's all happening in September at Stampin' Up!

1. September weekly deals: Each Thursday during September, Stampin' Up! will be discounting some products for one week.  You can check my online store here each Thursday to see each week's specials.
2. Perfect Partners: Six stamp sets have had co-ordinating die sets released to match.  These die sets and special bundle prices are available during September, 2022 only or while stock lasts.  You can see the six stamp sets and dies here. 

Thanks for visiting.

Angela's PaperArts: Brightest Beauty Sale-A-Bration card

A couple of weeks ago I made a card using the Stampin' Up! Brightest Beauty stamp set.  I thought I'd use the same design, but make it in my recipient's favourite colour and also use the Silver & Gold 6x6 Designer Series Paper I received for free during Sale-A-Bration.  

I wanted to use the Silver & Gold foil paper, but needed to keep to the purple colour theme - so I got out my inks and Stampin' Up! Blending Brushes and changed the white to purple - but still let the gold foil dots shine.

I also used the the Fabulous Frames dies to frame the stamped 'wattle' image.

How to do two step stamping with the Brightest Beauty stamp set using the Stamparatus, along with some other Stamparatus tips are demonstrated in this video.

You can find the products used on this card in my online store and just a reminder that Sale-A-Bration ends on 31 August, 2022. 

So what is Sale-A-Bration ('SAB')? Well until 31 August, you can choose free product for every $90 of product ordered.  There's no limit on how many Sale-A-Bration items you can receive as it's based on the total amount of your order.  For example, a $180 order is eligible to choose either 2 x $90 SAB products or 1 x $180 SAB product.

There are also two other benefits during SAB:

• Host rewards: Any workshop or individual product order of $500 or more will automatically receive the Perfect Pomegranate stamp set.
• Joining rewards: For $169 you can join Stampin' Up! and receive $235 worth of products of your choice with free shipping PLUS during SAB, you will automatically receive the Making Plans Collection for free. To learn more about the benefits of joining, here's a link to read more about it or you can also contact me - I'd be happy to answer your questions.

So why not head over to my online store and take advantage of Sale-A-Bration to receive free product with your next qualifying order.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

Thanks for visiting.

Angela's PaperArts: Very Best Trio punch 21st birthday card

This 21st birthday card features the new Stampin' Up! Very Best Trio punch.  I used it to create the centre Basic White card stock mat upon which the "21st" rosette was placed.

I simply rotated the Basic White card stock mat to punch the corners which gives it a less formal look as the corners are not all the same.  I then used the Labels Aglow dies to diecut the circular holes in the mat for added interest.  

The silver foil photo corners used on the card were diecut using the Fabulous Frames dies.  Sadly the designer series paper and number dies are retired.

If you've not used this punch before, you can view my tips video here.

 You can find the products used on this card in my online store. 

Just a reminder that between now and 31 August, 2022, Stampin' Up!'s Sale-A-Bration is happening. 

So what is Sale-A-Bration ('SAB')? Well until 31 August, you can choose free product for every $90 of product ordered.  There's no limit on how many Sale-A-Bration items you can receive as it's based on the total amount of your order.  For example, a $180 order is eligible to choose either 2 x $90 SAB products or 1 x $180 SAB product.

There are also two other benefits during SAB:

• Host rewards: Any workshop or individual product order of $500 or more will automatically receive the Perfect Pomegranate stamp set.
• Joining rewards: For $169 you can join Stampin' Up! and receive $235 worth of products of your choice with free shipping PLUS during SAB, you will automatically receive the Making Plans Collection for free. To learn more about the benefits of joining, here's a link to read more about it or you can also contact me - I'd be happy to answer your questions.

So why not head over to my online store and take advantage of Sale-A-Bration to receive free product with your next qualifying order.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

Thanks for visiting.

Angela's PaperArts: Brightest Beauty Thinking of You card & video tutorial

A couple of weeks ago I made some note cards using the Stampin' Up! Brightest Beauty stamp set.  I thought I'd take it up a notch and turn it into a full sized card this time by using the Brightest Beauty bundle with its stamp set and co-ordinating dies.

I used the Stitched Greenery die to add texture onto the card base and also used the Fabulous Frames dies to frame the stamped 'wattle' image.

How to do two step for the Brightest Beauty stamp set using the Stamparatus, along with some other Stamparatus tips are demonstrated in this video.

Here's a comparison between the note cards made a couple of weeks ago and today's card.

You can find the products used on this card in my online store. 

Just a reminder that between now and 31 August, 2022, Stampin' Up!'s Sale-A-Bration is happening. 

So what is Sale-A-Bration ('SAB')? Well until 31 August, you can choose free product for every $90 of product ordered.  There's no limit on how many Sale-A-Bration items you can receive as it's based on the total amount of your order.  For example, a $180 order is eligible to choose either 2 x $90 SAB products or 1 x $180 SAB product.

There are also two other benefits during SAB:

• Host rewards: Any workshop or individual product order of $500 or more will automatically receive the Perfect Pomegranate stamp set.
• Joining rewards: For $169 you can join Stampin' Up! and receive $235 worth of products of your choice with free shipping PLUS during SAB, you will automatically receive the Making Plans Collection for free. To learn more about the benefits of joining, here's a link to read more about it or you can also contact me - I'd be happy to answer your questions.

So why not head over to my online store and take advantage of Sale-A-Bration to receive free product with your next qualifying order.

The products used on this project can be purchased from my online store if you live in Australia.

Thanks for visiting.