Mātātoa: 1. (stative) be fearless, unconcerned, unafraid, courageous, daring, intrepid, plucky, undaunted, valiant.
Kia ora koutou
....For a long time, fear of failing stopped me from trying new experiences. Then I realised - creativity helped me overcome that fear, I learnt from my failures and successes, sometimes creating something better and beyond my imagination. So now, when I am in the arty-farty mood (which is often, lol) - there are no limits, because I am fearless, I embrace my failures and enjoy the journey :)
Monday Card Class
For the last class of the year, I taught the ladies how to make a Mini Album Card - it's pretty cool. Tutorial for the Mini Album Card is at the end of this post :)
Front
Pocket on the front with a pullout page.
Inside
Inside with right pocket flap open
One tall pocket with a long pullout page, two medium pockets with pullout pages, small pocket on opened flap with pullout page, center panel is photo mat for 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" photo.
Front and outside
Center panel is a tall pocket with long pullout page, back panel is the same as the front panel - pocket with pullout page.
I had heaps of fun with Stampin' Up's! Chevron Border Punch, I even used the punch pooh (the negative or punched out pieces) to decorate a couple of panels. There are no limits to how you want this card to look in terms of - colours, patterns, pockets, pullouts, flaps, decorations, embellishments...this is one of my faaaavourite cards, by far!
Big Curly Hair Projects :)
As usual I have been a busy bee creating card making stuff for The Paper Peacock garage sale. The way the garage sale works is pretty cool - you pay $5 registration (this gets donated to a selected charity - this time IHC), you then rummage through all your crafty stuff, sort out the stuff you no longer use, put a fair price on it and put it in the garage sale to sell, then all of your sales convert into credit to spend at The Paper Peacock. Being an arty-farty card maker, I end up with a lot of card scraps - so I decided to make up Base Card Packs with inserts (not attached), 6" x 6" Patterned Paper Packs and Card Candy to sell in the garage sale...
Card Candy
Card Candy - Adhere to 6" x 4" base card (portrait or landscape), add a greeting. Voila! A beautiful card for that special person and special occasions :)
....Well, I have to tell you - my Card Candy was a hit, sold out! Woop woop :)
In my last post 'Just Around The Corner', I mentioned I was working on an inexpensive mini album that I had modified - well, I haven't finished it yet, I am hoping to put up pictures of it in my next post...
Sadly, my employment with Goodlife Motorhomes has finished, as one door closes another door opens...I have applied for a full-time job that I would really like to get, fingers and toes crossed. I made a thank you card for my wonderful employers using my favourite stamp set - no it's not deja vu, yes you have seen this image a few times already...told you it's my favourite stamp set! :)
Projects I'm currently working on - inexpensive modified mini album, 21st invitation prototype, Valentine's day cards, Stampin' Up! workshop cards...Pictures will be up next post :)
Stampin' Up! Stuff
BEST OF 25 YEARS STAMPS
As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, Stampin' Up! is bringing back some of their favourite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 11 sets, which will release—one set per month—until April 2014. Even better, along with some great classic images, each "Best of" set will also include a never-before-seen image!
If you would like to place an order please contact me: kerianneh@gmail.com or 027 936 2603
SINGLE STAMPS Assortment 2
Limited time offer is available through 31 JANUARY 2014.
1 $15.95 AUD/$18.95 NZD 134767 Be Merry Block E
2 $11.95 AUD/$14.95 NZD 134771 Joy and Love Block E
3 $11.95 AUD/$14.95 NZD 134811 Prince of Peace Block E
4 $8.95 AUD/$9.95 NZD 134765 A Gift for You Block C
5 $9.95 AUD/$12.50 NZD 134769 Cheers Block D
6 $16.95 AUD/$20.95 NZD 134813 Christmas Star Block F
7 $9.95 AUD/$12.50 NZD 134777 Magical Season Block D
8 $15.95 AUD/$18.95 NZD 134779 Wonderful Blessing Block E
Get one or all of these never-before-seen stamps! To see the stamp images: Single Stamps
If you would like to place an order please contact me: kerianneh@gmail.com or 027 936 2603
ENVELOPE PUNCH BOARD
It creates totally customisable envelopes in up to 66 different sizes (not to mention a million different colour and pattern options depending on the paper you want to use). Even tried and true envelope sizes will only take you moments to create!
It’s super easy to use; it will go over as a huge wow when you demonstrate it at your events and your customers see it in action. It looks intimidating at first glance, but when they see that all you have to do is measure for the first punch and from there you just turn and score they’ll go crazy (in a good way).
It’s small and lightweight; this makes it easy for you to use it while watching a football match, at a park, at a friend’s for craft night—anywhere.
It even has a clever scoring tool as well as a punch that lets you create rounded corners on your envelopes.
It’s easy to keep it all together; the stylus storage compartment and two punches are designed into the tool so you don’t have a bunch of little pieces to keep track of (even the instructions are printed right on the tool so you won’t lose them!).
The price is terrific--especially for a tool that does so much!
It will be in next year’s annual catalogue, so it’s here to stayItem Description Price
133774 Envelope Punch Board $38.95
If you would like to place an order please contact me: kerianneh@gmail.com or 027 936 2603
UNDEFINED-STAMP CARVING
Have you ever wanted a stamp but couldn’t find the perfect image? Maybe one of your customers has a special family logo or a sketch she’d like to have as a stamp. Well now she can! Undefined is Stampin’ Up!’s new stamp carving product line. You define the rubber stamp any way you want.
When you carve your very own stamp, you will have an entirely new and different creative experience. And when you’re finished, you will have created a one-of-a-kind stamp!
How exactly do you carve a stamp? Watch the video for a tutorial.
Intrigued? We know you want to get your hands on the kit and start carving your own masterpieces. Here are the item numbers you’ll need (we suggest adding a refill kit on your first order . . . trust us, you’re gonna want it).
Item # Description Price
133402 Undefined Stamp Carving Kit $34.95 AUD /$39.95 NZD
134808 Undefined Refill Kit $16.95 AUD/$19.95 NZD
124236 Clear-Mount Cling Foam* $18.95 AUD/$22.95 NZD
*Add a sheet of Clear-Mount Cling Foam to create your own clear-mount stamps. Mounting your stamps on the cling foam allows you to make stamps any size you want, not just what will fit on the blocks in the kit.
If you would like to place an order please contact me: kerianneh@gmail.com or 027 936 2603
WHOLE LOT OF LOVE
I love Valentine’s Day! It’s a chance for us to say “I love you.” And it doesn’t just have to be about romantic love. This holiday is a time to share the love with anyone and everyone. We’re here to help you prepare with the A Whole Lot of Love products.
Dates: Available 1 December –27 January or while supplies last.
The fine print: These are exclusive products that will not be available after the promotion. No limits on this promotion.
Item Description Price
131850 Love You More Stamp Set (Wood) $45.95
131853 Love You More Stamp Set (Clear) $36.95
134611 Follow My Heart Stamp Set (Wood) $33.95
134614 Follow My Heart Stamp Set (Clear) $26.95
134617 Flowerfull Heart Stamp (Wood) $20.95
Item Description Price Includes
134610 Sweetheart Treat Bags $10.95, 12 heart sacks, 12 die-cut labels, 12 pre-cut pieces of Pool Party Baker’s Twine
132162 Monster Hugs Boy $11.95, 18 boy monsters, 18 googly eyes, 18 adhesive hearts
132163 Monster Hugs Girl $11.95,18 girl monsters, 18 googly eyes, 18 adhesive hearts
134609 Sweet Sayings Cards and Envelopes $11.95, 12 printed card bases, 12 envelopes (four Real Red, four Pool Party, four Crisp Cantaloupe).
If you would like to place an order please contact me: kerianneh@gmail.com or 027 936 2603
Sale-A-Bration is Stampin’ Up!’s biggest sales event and the best time to get new customers! From 28 January-31 March, there are so many ways for your customers to get involved whether it’s through shopping, hosting a party, or joining Stampin’ Up! You can join in on the shopping and hosting benefits too—as well as get rewards for your sales and recruiting during Sale-A-Bration.
If you have further queries, please contact me; kerianneh@gmail.com or 027 936 2603
Clearance Rack Blitz (there is no end date! - available while supplies last).
If you would like to place an order, get in quick on this one, please contact me; kerianneh@gmail.com or 027 936 2603
Occasions Catalogue 28 January - 30 June 2014
So many fantabulous, exciting, new, must have products, can't wait to order and be eligible for the free Sale-A-Bration products too!!! :)
Will be posting link when the catalogue goes live on 28th January 2014.
Mini Album Card Tutorial
YOU WILL NEED
2 x 12" x 12" card (colour A)
1 x 12" x 12" card (colour B)
1 x 12" x 12" patterned card
3/8" ribbon
card trimmer
scorer
Big Shot - embossing folder (I used Chevron Embossing Folder)
border punch (I used Chevron Border Punch)
1 1/2"circle punch
1" circle punch
1/2" corner punch
Crop-a-dile big bite for 1/4" hole
adhesives - 1/4" and 1/8" double-sided tape white and red, (I also used my Xyron)
Step 1.
CUT MATS - Colour B Cut three; 3 3/4" x 5 3/4" and Cut one; 3 3/4" x 4 1/4"
Emboss all four mats.
- Patterned Card Cut three; 3 3/4" x 5 3/4", Cut one; 3 3/4" x 4 1/4", Cut one; 3 3/4" x 1 1/4",
Cut two; 2" x 1 3/8"
CUT POCKETS - Colour A Cut two; 2 1/2" x 6", Chevron Border Punch; along the two long sides of each pocket.
Cut two; 2 1/2" x 4", Chevron Border Punch; along the two short sides of each pocket, this will leave a 1 5/8" gap in the center of both pockets.
CUT PULL-OUTS - Colour A Long pull-outs for tall pockets: Cut two; 3" x 5", Corner punch; all corners, Crop-a-dile; make 1/4" hole 3/4" centered down from the top. Thread ribbon through and tie in a knot (pull-out handle)
Pull-outs for front and back pockets: Cut two; 3" x 5", Corner punch; all corners.
Pull-out small flap pocket: Cut one; 3" x 3", Corner punch; all corners.
- Patterned card Pull-outs for inside pockets: Cut two; 3" x 4", Corner punch; all corners.
CUT FLAP HINGE - Patterned card Cut one; 3" x 3 1/2", Corner punch; two corners on one of the short sides - this makes the bottom of your flap hinge.
CUT FLAP HINGE STRIP - Patterned card Cut one; 3/4" x 3 3/4".
PUNCH CIRCLE HANDLES - Patterned card 1" Circle Punch; eight circles
1/2" corner punch
Crop-a-dile big bite for 1/4" hole
adhesives - 1/4" and 1/8" double-sided tape white and red, (I also used my Xyron)
Step 1.
CUT MATS - Colour B Cut three; 3 3/4" x 5 3/4" and Cut one; 3 3/4" x 4 1/4"
Emboss all four mats.
- Patterned Card Cut three; 3 3/4" x 5 3/4", Cut one; 3 3/4" x 4 1/4", Cut one; 3 3/4" x 1 1/4",
Cut two; 2" x 1 3/8"
CUT POCKETS - Colour A Cut two; 2 1/2" x 6", Chevron Border Punch; along the two long sides of each pocket.
Cut two; 2 1/2" x 4", Chevron Border Punch; along the two short sides of each pocket, this will leave a 1 5/8" gap in the center of both pockets.
CUT PULL-OUTS - Colour A Long pull-outs for tall pockets: Cut two; 3" x 5", Corner punch; all corners, Crop-a-dile; make 1/4" hole 3/4" centered down from the top. Thread ribbon through and tie in a knot (pull-out handle)
Pull-outs for front and back pockets: Cut two; 3" x 5", Corner punch; all corners.
Pull-out small flap pocket: Cut one; 3" x 3", Corner punch; all corners.
- Patterned card Pull-outs for inside pockets: Cut two; 3" x 4", Corner punch; all corners.
CUT FLAP HINGE - Patterned card Cut one; 3" x 3 1/2", Corner punch; two corners on one of the short sides - this makes the bottom of your flap hinge.
CUT FLAP HINGE STRIP - Patterned card Cut one; 3/4" x 3 3/4".
PUNCH CIRCLE HANDLES - Patterned card 1" Circle Punch; eight circles
Step 2.
Cut and score card base.
Cut and score card base.
Starting with 12" x 12" colour A - Score from top to bottom @ 4" and 8". Quarter turn counter-clockwise - Score from top to bottom @ 6" then Score from top @ 10 1/4" stopping at the 4" score mark (first score mark).
Quarter turn counter-clockwise - Cut from the top @ 4" and 8" stopping at the 6" score mark.
Step 3.
Fold card base.
Turn card so the cut flaps are at the bottom. Fold the left panel over the center panel - making a valley fold. Fold the right panel under the center panel - making a mountain fold. Fold up the little flap at the bottom of the right panel.
Fold left bottom panel up.
Fold center bottom panel up under. Fold up small flap of right bottom panel. Fold up right bottom panel.
Left and center panels - valley fold.
Center and right panels - mountain fold (right panel is folded under)
Step 4.
Adhere mats and pockets and make pull-outs.
Adhere patterned mat to front.
Open card to decorate the inside. Adhere embossed colour B mat to folded left panel and to the open top right panel.
Adhere patterned mat to center panel.
Adhere smaller patterned mat to larger part of the right bottom panel. (my mat was cut shorter than what it should be - yours is correct).
Using strong adhesive, apply to the two short sides of the right bottom flap, leaving the long edge open - this will make your small pocket.
Fold small flap up adhering to bottom right panel making a pocket. Adhere patterned mat 3 3/4" x 1 1/4" to pocket.
Open the left panel. 1 1/2" circle punch half circle on the center of the bottom edge of the left panel flap (keep the half circle punch pooh for the photo mat corners) - this is to make room for the long pull-out with ribbon handle.
Using strong adhesive, apply to both long sides of the left bottom panel flap, leaving the punched half circle edge. Fold up closing the flap - adhering pocket.
Close the right panel flap, adhere colour B embossed 3 3/4" x 4 1/4" to this panel. You have completed adhering all the mats to the inside of the card. Flip card over ready to adhere mats to the outside of the card.
Adhere colour B embossed mat to center panel. Adhere the last patterned mat to the left panel (right panel is the front and is already matted with a patterned mat).
Open center panel flap. 1 1/2" circle punch half circle on the center of the bottom edge of the center panel flap (keep the half circle punch pooh for the photo mat corners) - this is to make room for the long pull-out with ribbon handle. Using strong adhesive, apply to long sides of the center bottom flap, leaving the punched half circle edge. Fold up closing the flap - adhering the pocket.
Using strong adhesive, apply to three sides (two short sides and one long side) of the long chevron punched pockets. I used 1/8" red double-sided tape along the long edge.
Adhere the long chevron punched pockets either-side of center panel - flush to the top and bottom and fold of the card, the pocket openings are facing away from the center.
Apply strong adhesive to the 1" punched circles (I used my Xyron). Sandwich colour A long pull-out between two 1" punched circles halfway along the long side - these are the handles for your pull-outs. The two long pull-outs fit into the long chevron punched pockets.
Adhere chevron punch pooh along near the bottom of the center panel.
The long pull-out with ribbon handle fits in the long center pocket.
Using strong adhesive, apply to three sides (two short sides, one long side) on both chevron punched small pockets - leave one long side. I used 1/8" red double-sided tape for the narrow parts.
Adhere patterned 2" x 1 3/8" mats to the topside center of each chevron punched small pocket.
Have the inside of the card open and right panel flap open. Adhere the small chevron punched pockets flush to the bottom of left inside panel and bottom of right top inside panel (with colour B embossed mat).
Cut the two punched half circles in half again - making four quarters. Apply strong adhesive to the two straight edges on each piece, leave the curved edge - these are your photo mat corners. Adhere each piece flush to each corner on the center panel with the patterned mat, the open curved edges faces inwards.
Adhere 1"circle handles to the two 3" x 4" patterned card pull-outs by sandwiching the patterned card pull-out between two 1" punched circles halfway along the long side - these two pull-outs fit in the small chevron punched pockets.
Colour A small pull-out slips into the small pocket on the right panel flap.
Step 5.
Make flap hinge
Using strong adhesive, apply to the top straight edge of 3" x 3 1/2" patterned card hinge. Apply adhesive to 3/4" x 3 3/4" patterned card hinge strip and to three chevron punch pooh.
Adhere hinge centered flush along the top of the right panel mat.
Adhere hinge strip flush along top of right panel mat - covering and reinforcing top of hinge.
Adhere chevron punch pooh to topside of the hinge.
Mini album card is complete :)
New Year, New Beginnings...
...A friend of mine has pulled out and dusted off her sewing machine, she has decided she wants to do sewing crafts - I think that's rather cool, so much so - she has inspired me to dust off my sewing machine and start dressmaking again. Only this time, I will be designing and sewing garments exclusively for me...selfish I know, but I've out-grown my current wardrobe and I want clothing that suits me - crazy styling and all. Watch my future posts for pics and updates - so exciting, another big curly hair thing on the go :)
There is new kiwi song I've been digging lately - need to share it, K.ONE, Same You, featuring Brook Duff
There is new kiwi song I've been digging lately - need to share it, K.ONE, Same You, featuring Brook Duff
Thank you for having look, hope you come back again.
Ka kite ano
BCHS :)
