Cathy's Crafting Journey

Welcome to my blog, where I hope you will be inspired and want to share comments and your inspirations and tips too!! I love to create cards, mini albums, gift bags,tags, and boxes and I hope to take you on the papercrafting Journey with me!! Follow along!!

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Thursday, April 25, 2019

Every thing is coming Up Rosey

Let Your Creativity Bloom

We hope you’re ready for a ray of sunshine in your life, because the Everything Is Rosy Product Medley is here! This exclusive, limited-time collection of coordinating, petal-packed products has everything you and your customers need to let your creativity bloom.

What Is a Product Medley?

Product medleys are new to Stampin’ Up!, and they’re a concept based on demonstrator feedback. In addition to being filled to the brim with cute, coordinating products, we’ve designed our product medleys to provide you and your avid customers with endless creative possibilities.

How Will the Everything Is Rosy Product Medley Be Launched?

The Everything Is Rosy Product Medley is our first product offering of this kind, and we’re so excited about it! We are already planning to release more in the future.
Several recent products have far exceeded ordered quantities, and have run out quickly after becoming available so do not delay.   As a new (and fabulous!) product offering, the Everything Is Rosy Product Medley is likely to run out quickly. 
The Everything Is Rosy Product Medley includes these exclusive products:
  • Everything Is Rosy Photopolymer Stamp Set—18 stamps; suggested blocks: a, b, c,
  • Everything Is Rosy Dies—10 dies; largest die 2-7/8" x 1" (7.3 x 2.5 cm)
  • 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 CM) Designer Series Paper Stack—48 sheets; 8 each of 6 double-sided designs
  • 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 CM) rose gold foil paper—8 sheets
  • Printed die cuts—2 sheets
  • Rose gold die cuts—4 sheets; 2 each of 2 designs
  • Rose gold adhesive backed mirror embellishments—60 embellishments; 1/4" (6.4 mm)
  • Melon Mambo 1/4" (6.4 mm) Ruched Ribbon—10 yards (9.1 m)
  • Night of Navy/Rose Gold 3/8" (1 cm) Metallic –Edge Ribbon—10 yards (9.1 m)
  • Rose Gold Shimmer Paint—1/2 oz. (15 ml)
When the product goes live.. the clock will be ticking...I do not think it will last long..supplies limited

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 thanks for stopping by.  Cath



Thursday, March 21, 2019

Fancy fold cards

Good evening stampers and paper crafters.  I put together a couple cards today after seeing a request from a fellow crafter if anyone knew the name of the card in the picture she shared and how to make...Well, I do not know the name of the card, but I took a stab at creating one (or two), and have the measurements for you.  
First ..here are the photos..
1st photo is completed card extended opened..
second photo is the left side


Right side..


and the view looking down on it as it stands.

This  card below is the first attempt at the card earlier in the day..



Now for the instructions.. 
one sheet of base card stock, color of your choice 8 and 1/2 by 11.   Cut in half the long way so you have a 4 and 1/4 by 11 piece of card stock.  Then cut the piece in half so you have 2 pieces of 4 and 1/4 by 5 and 1/2 pieces of card stock, ~~those are your 2 end pieces.Cut 2 pieces of Designer series pattern paper to mat these 2 pieces at 4 by 5 and 1/4.

Now take the remaining piece of colored cardstock (the 4 and 1/4 by 11 ) and trim that so you have a 4 by 11 inch piece, and score that at 3" and 5 and 1/2" and 8 inches, and then mountain valley fold it.
 Then for the 2 end pieces that you just scored,  you can leave it as is and just punch a half circl off the top so you can put a gift card or a couple tags in, or you can do as I did and mark a small tick mark at 2 inches from top and then using a paper trimmer cut from the tick mark up to the score line at an angle. (on both ends)  Then for mats, you would cut them 1/8 or one inch smaller depending on what your preference is. I prefer 1/4 inch.
besides decorating and embellishing, you would then turn the accordian over and on the back side, you add tear and tape (or scor tape or liquid adhesive) to the bottom and sides to hold on to the outer 4 nd 1/4 by 5 inch mats.  If you have any questions, I did a live tutorial which you can rewatch on my Facebook page,  in the link below.  All the supplies used are Stampin Up products.  I am a Stampin' Up Demonstrator and would love for you to check out my website, Here

I also saw these instructions on Facebook, and thought I would share these as well
Cardstock Whisper White: 5-1/2 x 11 scored at 2-3/4, 5-1/2 & 8-1/4 fold on score lines but the two outside flaps fold in and the middle is folded mountain style.
Mark each outside flap 2” down put a pencil mark. From the penci
l mark to the first scored line cut at an angle do same for other side.
Back panels: Cut 2 pieces White Cardstock 5-1/2 x 4-1/2
Cut 2 pieces Cardstock (your choice) 5-1/4 x 4-1/4
Cut 2 pieces DSP 5 x 4 layer. Adhere pieces
Cut the Cardstock for inside accordian panel:
4 pieces: 2-3/4 x 5-1/4
Cut at an angle
Cut 4 pieces DSP: 2-1/4 x 5 cut an angle
Layer Cardstock & DSP adhere to base
Attach back panels 1” in on first & last flap

My video on Facebook is here
thanks for stopping and leave a comment before you leave <3
Happy Crafting, Cathy

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

SU Paper Pumpkin Birthday!!


There has never been a better time to give Paper Pumpkin a try. And because it’s our sixth birthday celebration, we’ll be pulling out all the stops. You’ll get an adorable kit, a special box, and most importantly, you’ll get TWO stamp sets instead of one.
$20 for a Paper Pumpkin kit is always a steal, but in March the deal is even better! There has never been a better time for you to join Paper Pumpkin.  
We don’t want to give away too much, but here’s a little bit about the March kit.  Because it’s our birthday, we decided to create a kit that is perfect for making birthday cards!

  • The March kit features eight full-sized, mail-able cards
  • Coordinating colors are Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, and Poppy Parade
  • This kit has an element that is sure to “pop”!
  • The FREE stamp set is even bigger and better than your typical Paper Pumpkin stamp set and can be used on a variety of crafting projects.
  • Fun Fun Fun

You can easily subscribe here and check out options here


Also there is an addition to the Sale a Bration... 3 fabulous produccts..2 stamps and a stamp and DSP pack offered Free with qualifying $50 or $100. order (before tax and shipping)

Please visit my Stampin Up website and check out all the wonderful best quality product Su has to offer 

                                 http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/craftwithcath/

Happy Ctrafting~ Cathy

Saturday, February 16, 2019

Sale a Bration~Phase 2







Hello paper crafters.. hope you all have had a good week.  I am excited and wanted to share Stampin Up's new products in the Second phase of the Sale a Bration.  There are 2 new wonderful items that you can earn Free  from February 15th to March 31st, with a qualifying purchase of $50 or more, and One new BUNDLE you can get with an order of $100 or more
.
First of there is  a stamp set and a Textured Impressions embossing folder free with $50. purchase,


The All Adorned Stamp set is a wonderful 8 piece photopolymer stamp set that can be used for many occasions. There are many techniques you can do with this set as well. 

Next..the Country Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder is awesome! the floral pattern is beautiful.



There is one bundle that is available for the $100 threshold. it is the Painted Seasons Bundle. It comes with a beautiful Painted Seasons Stamp Set and a coordinating 12" x 12" Designer Series paper pack. This bundle was designed with the four seasons in mind. You can use these throughout the year. Here is a look at this fantastic Bundle.




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So, as you can see, there are so many reasons to be excited about phase 2 of the Stampin Up  Sale a Bration!!  If there is anything you need or want, you can Place An Order Here, and I thank you for choosing me as your Stamping up Demonstrator.  Make sure you use the February Hostess Code   FYPT2XVH  ..

Happy Crafting ~Cathy

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Paper Pumpkin birthday!!


Let's Celebrate!!



There has never been a better time to give Paper Pumpkin a try. And because it’s our sixth birthday celebration, we’ll be pulling out all the stops. You’ll get an adorable kit, a special box, and most importantly, you’ll get TWO stamp sets instead of one.
$20 for a Paper Pumpkin kit is always a steal, but in March the deal is even better! There has never been a better time for you to join Paper Pumpkin.  
We don’t want to give away too much, but here’s a little bit about the March kit.  Because it’s our birthday, we decided to create a kit that is perfect for making birthday cards!
  • The March kit features eight full-sized, mailable cards
  • Coordinating colors are Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, and Poppy Parade
  • This kit has an element that is sure to “pop”!
  • The FREE stamp set is even bigger and better than your typical Paper Pumpkin stamp set and can be used on a variety of crafting projects.
So I do not know how you can resist this special deal.. check this and other great product on my website>>>  www.craftwithcath.stampinup.net

Happy Crafting!!  Cath

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

SU~ By the Bay

By The Bay
Have you noticed the By the Bay stamp set in your Sale-A-Bration brochure? This stamp set is great for masculine, feminine, or gender neutral projects because of the realistic art style and serene imagery. It was designed with coloring techniques in mind, so break out your Stampin’ Blends, your Aquapainters, or Blender pen, and get coloring!
The Lead to Happiness sample would be a great technique class especially for avid stampers. You will love learning mixing and layering colors together to achieve this dynamic look.
The Thank You card would be great for your casual stamping . You can practice water coloring with just a few colors and get the hang of the method without feeling overwhelmed.
Finally, the Thinking of You card would be perfect for you beginner stampers. You

can use a single stamp to get a wider image. Because of the way the stamp is designed, the images has an artistic, hand-drawn look and it can be left without being colored in.
Would you like to place an order and receive a catalog?   Send me a message.  I would love you as a customer:)

www.craftwithcath.stampinup.net
Have a great day
Cath

Thursday, January 3, 2019

It is Sale a Bration time!! wahoo

Hello crafters!! I am so excited today, I joined Stampin Up as a Demonstrator and I am super pumped.  I am hoping to have a good year, filled with growth, inspiration and lots of fun!!

Joining right now is the best time and below are more than 2 reasons why,


GET FREE STUFF DURING SALE-A-BRATION!
*Choose a FREE Level 1 item from our Sale-a-bration Catalog for every $50 you spend in the Occasions or Annual Catalog!
*Choose a FREE Level 2 item for every $100 you spend or 2 Level 1 items! No limit!
**Get as many as you would like!**
*Order $250 or more and choose an additional $25 in Stampin’ Rewards! Remember that anytime your order is over $150 you are your own hostess and get to choose your own Stampin’ Rewards. Do not use a Host Code for orders over $150.
 
*OPTION 1 – For only $99 you get to choose $175 worth of product from the Occasions and Annual Catalogs!
*OPTION 2 – For only $129 you get to choose $175 worth of product from the Occasions and Annual Catalogs AND get our EXCLUSIVE Craft & Carry Tote (valued at $50)! You can check it out on pages 4 & 5 of our Sale-a-bration catalog.

Right now I have a party all set up and ready for you to place an order with, and it will be shipped straight to you, no waiting. Here is the code>>  


Thanks for looking
Happy Crafting
Cathy