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YCCI International: Brightly Gleaming

Published by under cards | Dec 02 2019

YCCI International Design Team Project: Simone Bartrum

Can you believe we are in the final month of December already?

I still can’t get over how fast this year has gone. But the good thing about a new month is that we have a brand new YCCI (You Can Create It – International) Challenge to share with you.

Our subscribers had a fun packet to create with during November…

YCCI International Design Team Project: Simone Bartrum

It included a half A4 sheet of thick Vanilla cardstock and a couple of 4×6 inch panels of the gorgeous Brightly Gleaming designer series paper and some Star Designer Elements too.

This is what I created…

YCCI International Design Team Project: Simone Bartrum

This is a simple card, but a fabulous way of using up your favourite Christmas papers.

All you need to do is cut a panel slightly smaller than the base card, then use a die to curve the bottom edge (I used a die from In The Woods). Then add a jumping deer from the Detailed Deer dies set.

Detailed Deer is not new to Stampin’ Up! – it’s been in the annual catalogue for a year or so now – but it’s still one I reach to quite often. Truly gorgeous!

YCCI International Design Team Project: Simone Bartrum

The inside of the card is decorated simply with the cut-off corner from the front. The extra paper decorates the envelope.

YCCI International Design Team Project: Simone Bartrum

Design Team Projects

Would you like to see what the design team came up with?

And here are some entries from subscriber Dianne Simpson. Thanks Dianne!


A big thank you to our fellow Aussie subscribers who shared some of the projects they made with last month’s kit too.

Dianne Simpson

Annette Weisner-Ellix

I love to see what you made!


Register Now for January-March

  • Registration for the next quarter (January – March kits) closes on December 28th.
  • Message me via Facebook or email to secure your spot.
  • First-time subscribers: AUD$25 per quarter including delivery.
  • You will get 3 x monthly kits (one each for January, February and March) PLUS an extra full-size item from the current Stampin’ Up! catalogues PLUS extra materials (such as cardstock and embellishments) that you can use to finish off your monthly project.
  • All items are beautifully packaged in a secure box and delivered to your door.
YCCI International Design Team Project: Simone Bartrum

Happy stamping, 

Simone Bartrum, Stampin' Up! demonstrator Australia, Victoria
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Stampin’ Up! Card Inspiration

Published by under cards | Nov 20 2019

Looking for ideas using current Stampin’ Up! bundles? Scroll down for inspiration.

To a Wild Rose
Path of Petals
Parcels and Petals
Dino Days
Free As A Bird
Memorable Mosaic
Bloom and Grow
Band Together

What’s on your wish list?

Happy stamping, 

Simone Bartrum, Stampin' Up! demonstrator Australia, Victoria
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You Can Create It – International: Come To Gather

Published by under cards | Nov 02 2019

Every month a little packet of papercraft supplies becomes the basis of our challenge with the You Can Create It – International (YCCI) team. Our mission is to turn those elements into a card, or gift packaging, or some other finished project.

The October kit included:

  • 2 pieces of 4″ x 6″ Come To Gather designer series paper
  • half A4 sheet of Mint Macaron cardstock (21cm x 14.8cm)
  • half A4 sheet of Whisper White cardstock (21cm x 14.8cm)
  • 50cm Braided Linen Trim

Extra supplies were included in the quarterly kit but I only used the Shimmery Crystal Effects on my card. Other items included a A4 sheets of Pretty Peacock and Night of Navy cardstock, white and vanilla envelopes, and a sheet of Thick Whisper White cardstock.

I’m so excited that this was my first quarter of sending out these packs to my lucky YCCI subscribers. I only had a limited number available for this first offering, and they all sold!

If you were one of the lucky ones to get a bundle, I’d love to see what you made! For inspiration, just scroll on down and see what our international design team made with these same supplies.

If you are interested in adding your name to the list for the Jan-March mail out, let me know by email here.

Come to Gather Card

This is the card I made with the supplies in my pack. Just a cute and simple card, with a Mint Macaron base and the pattern pieces from the Come to Gather Designer Series Paper pack.

I also used the stamps and dies from the sweet Friend Like You bundle, which includes the Friend Like You stamp set and the Friendly Silhouettes dies. Inks used were Merry Merlot and versamark.


Design Team Projects

On the 2nd day of each month the design team share what they created with these same supplies. So many gorgeous ideas!

Check out their creations below and to learn more about the project just click on the creator’s name.

Tip: If you would like English translations, open up the links in a Google Chrome browser.

Hélène Den Breejen  
Heike Fallwickl   
Fanny Minne 
Aude Barbara      

What a great collection of projects! I’m always amazed at how similar products can end up looking so different.


Happy stamping, 

Simone Bartrum, Stampin' Up! demonstrator Australia, Victoria
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24 hour Stamp Sale – Wednesday 23rd October

Published by under cards | Oct 22 2019

Wednesday 23 October 2019 is the big day!

For 24 HOURS ONLY, enjoy a 15% discount on select stamp sets. This sale will be over quickly so don’t miss out.

“I Say Hello” page 110 – 15% off on Wednesday

Download the document link below to see the full list, or jump over to my online store http://bit.ly/ShopStampinUpAU on Wednesday to see all the gorgeous stamp sets in one place.

“Inspirating Iris” page 111 – 15% off on Wednesday

Use Host Code 2BWWJMA2 when ordering online, or contact me and I’ll be happy to put the order in for you.

This is a great chance to pick up sets that have been on your Wish List for a while, and save some money too! What about a Christmas present for a crafty friend (or for yourself xxx ).

Garden Shed stamp set
“Garden Shed” page 126 – 15% off on Wednesday

Happy stamping, 

Simone Bartrum, Stampin' Up! demonstrator Australia, Victoria
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You Can Create It – International: Fancy Fold Tutorial

Published by under cards | Oct 02 2019

Every month a little packet of papercraft supplies becomes the basis of our challenge with the You Can Create It – International (YCCI) team. Our mission is to turn those elements into a card, or gift packaging, or some other finished project.

The September kit included:

  • half A4 sheet of Merry Merlot cardstock (10.5cm x 29.7cm)
  • half A4 sheet of Rococo Rose cardstock (10.5cm x 29.7cm)
  • 6″x12″ Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper
  • 40cm Gathered Ribbon – Rococo Rose

Extra supplies were included in the quarterly kit but I didn’t need them this month. They included a couple of A4 sheets of Soft Suede cardstock, a copper dotted treat bag, a sheet of ‘Fluid 100′ watercolour paper and a full bottle of Stampin’ Mist stamp cleaner.

Fancy Fold Card

The cardstock pieces were long and narrow, so I immediately wanted to make some kind of interesting ‘fold’. I little experimenting with the Simply Scored board and Metric Scoring Plate resulted in this….

The two long pieces of cardstock were scored (see measurements below) and overlaid together so there are fold-out flaps on both sides.

And when it’s closed and the ribbon tied it looks like this…

Would you like to have a go at making this card?

Instructions

  1. Cut and score Merry Merlot cardstock

    Trim cardstock to 10.5cm x 28cm, score at 14cm and 21cm

  2. Cut and score Rococo Rose cardstock

    Trim cardstock to 10cm x 20.5cm, score at 13.5cm

  3. Overlay the two scored panels and adhere together

  4. Fold panels

    Refer to image

  5. Add 40cm ribbon around card
    Use leftover Rococo Rose panel for front of card

  6. Embellish as desired

    Add Designer Series Paper and stamped images


Design Team Projects

On the 2nd day of each month the design team share what they created with these same supplies. So many gorgeous ideas!

Check out their creations below and to learn more about the project just click on the creator’s name.

Tip: If you would like English translations, open up the links in a Google Chrome browser.

Fanny Minne
Anja Luft

I’m sure you agree there are some fabulous ideas here! Who would have thought you can get so much from cardstock, paper and ribbon?

A big thank you to my brand new YCCI subscribers! Last month I launched Australian subscriptions for the October-December round at the special price of $19.95 and the response was amazing! As promised, the three months worth of kits will be sent out to you by October 15, so you’ll be able to join the YCCI crafty challenges over the next three months.
Did you miss registering? I have just a couple of spare kits but you’ll need to contact me ASAP so we can get you in for this quarter.

Happy stamping, 

Simone Bartrum, Stampin' Up! demonstrator Australia, Victoria
Join me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/StampingWithSimone/

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Upcoming Events: Christmas Card Making Day

Published by under cards | Sep 29 2019

Would you love a day (or even just a few hours) to get creative?

Would you love the space to spread out and make a stack of Christmas cards, be spoiled and enjoy yummy food?

If you are within driving distance of Creswick (near Ballarat, central Victoria) and would like a day like this, then I have an invitation for you.

Click image below to download flyer


What: Crafting Day – Spend a blissful day making a stack of Christmas cards

When: Saturday October 26th

Where: Creswick, Victoria (Hall address will be provided after registration)

On the day…

  • You will receive a beautifully packaged Most Wonderful Time product medley (valued at $122), complete with stamps, dies, foiled paper, foiled cardstock, tinsel trim, stickers and more
  • A cardstock and embellishment pack worth approx. $15
  • You will have your own dedicated table to spread out and craft on (and get as messy as you want!)
  • Stay as long as you want – come and go as you please
  • Morning tea, light lunch and snacks provided
  • 12 x tutorials and supplies to make projects, or work at your own pace and make your own designs
  • Access to die cutting machine, heat embossing tool, trimmers and cutters, score board, punches and other tools.
  • There will not be any structured classes on the day so you’ll be able to work at your own pace and have more freedom with time, but I’ll be there to help you if you need it.

Cost: $122 (which is the purchase price of the Most Wonderful Time product medley – everything else is a bonus!)

RSVP: ASAP. So far we have 8 wonderful crafters joining us on the day, and we have space for just a couple more. Orders for the product medley will be placed in early October so if you are wanting to book in (or even if you are still thinking about) please contact me today to avoid disappointment.

I hope you can join us for this very special event!

As we approach the end of September, just a quick reminder that the Buy 3 Get 1 Free paper special will end on Monday.

Happy stamping, 

Simone Bartrum, Stampin' Up! demonstrator Australia, Victoria
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