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Hey Birthday Chick Celebration

April 6, 2021 by Mikaela Titheridge Leave a Comment

A few weeks ago I celebrated my 9th year with Stampin’ Up! A fabulous milestone that needing celebrating, so I hosted a special Facebook Live using the Hey Birthday Chick Stamp set.

I started with a craft along with folk recreating a very simple card with stamped background and a focal panel for a sentiment. The Balloons were stamped from an image within the set of a chicken holding a balloon but I only inked up the balloon. This helps make the set even more versatile than it is already.

Stepping things up a little, I then converted this card into a swing card, which is a fold I love. We giggled as I added in yet more fun chicken images from the coordinating Hey Chick stamp set. Mad wild hair-do’s that we all liken to our lockdown locks.

The night had drawn in and we were now heading to the dance floor to celebrate some more. I created a dark moody background panel using our Blending Brushes and my favourite Pretty Peacock colour. A girl has to be true to herself when creating and I just love that colour. In fact, I’m really going to miss it when it’s gone. Pool party being another favourite thankfully coordinates beautifully and made for a great base for this card.

Masking Technique

Taking a Post it note I stamped a couple of chickens that I had die cut and set over a few stamped chickens to stamp yet more. This helps to protect the first stamped image before stamping the next partially overlapping. I did the same for the balloons that I again wanted a real cluster of. This was me and everyone I’d met through being with Stampin’ Up! celebrating together, so there needed to be a lot.

I took a Blender Pen in Pretty Peacock to colour in between the chickens and take away the white edges of the single one. I couldn’t resist the Party Animal sign that the crazy haired chick stood by in the corner.

Such a fun set of cards to create, all of which have been sent out to three randomly selected viewers. A great way to mark my anniversary and with lots of fun and laughter.

I’m so pleased that the Hey Birthday Chick Stamp Set and Dies carry over but I’ll be sorry to say goodbye to the original Hey Chick Bundle. If you’re wanting to get your hands on this Bundle before it goes, then be sure to place your order sooner rather than later. Availability from 1st May will be while stocks last.

Thank you to ALL who have supported me these past 9 years. I have had a ball and I’m eternally grateful for the continued support that you’ve shown through these difficult times. Here’s to yet more years ahead and more crafty shares with you all.

Stay safe, stay happy and keep crafting

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You Can Create it with Stampin’ Up!’s Sand and Sea Suite

April 2, 2021 by Mikaela Titheridge Leave a Comment

You Can Create it this month with this Papercraft kit using the Sand and Sea Suite.

Welcome to this months inspiration from the You Can Create It Team using our third and final packet this quarter. This packet features sample products from the Sand and Sea Suite that we can team up with incidental products from our additions pack.

How I used March’s Packet

I created these two cards using the stamp set Friends are like Seashells.

Using a matting layer of Seaside Spray I added Ink of the same colour ink using the Blending Brush. Tonally using the same colours I then used the main Die from this bundle to add some subtle foliage as a backdrop.

Creating a collage of layers, colours and textures, I again die cut and Embossed the various shells that I snipped out to use singularly. The Embossing folder from the Sand and Sea Suite has been specially designed to be used alone or combined with the coordinating Die. It’s incredible! Adding hints of colours to the raised areas of these shells gave warmth and definition. The Tasteful Labels Dies were used to create the two layers of labels, one from white cardstock and the other the DSP.

A simple twine bow and some Opal Rounds completed this simple card and a single line sentiment helped not cause distraction.

Emboss Resist Technique

My second card, I stamped repeatedly all over the matting layer with Versamark ink before heat embossing white. Blending the same colour ink over the outer edges of the card and over the stamped starfish, added depth that I splattered with water.

A simple focal point of a Stamped Sand Dollar on the remaining Pearlescent Specialty Paper and a further starfish from the DSP that looks like Sand. A linen thread bow and a scattering of Opal Rounds to coordinate with the first card and my two cards were complete.

I hope you have liked my share today and I’ve inspired you to pull out your March Packet to have a play.

The Kit

We are now drawing up the next Quarterly Kit and will be ready to take orders for these very soon. This will include products from the New Annual catalogue.

In each Quarterly pack you receive a variety of papers, cardstock, embellishments and other bits to get you creating and sampling our products. It’s just £15 including postage, which is just £5 a month for a taster of a few suites and products. Allow us to share lots of inspiration on how you could use your kit.

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Take a look below to see what the other Designers have to share. The inspiration is here to help you see what you can create. Enjoy!

Inspiration from the Team

Anja Luft

Heike Fallwickl

Danielle Kassing

Fanny Minne

Karina Chin

Aude Barbara

Linda Stevens Cullen

Simone Bartrum

Rose Packer

Karen Hadler

Alanna Klemick Wharf

Do share your creations with us, we’d love to see what you come up with using these supplies. Enjoy your day and keep crafting.

Mikaela Titheridge, UK Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, The Crafty oINK Pen. Stampin' Up! Products available through my online shop 24/7

Supplies used to recreate my samples

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Stampin’ Creative – Birthday Fun

March 25, 2021 by Mikaela Titheridge 6 Comments

Today, the Stampin’ Creative Team are bringing you some Birthday Fun.

Welcome to this month’s Stampin’ Creative Blog Hop where this month we’re all out on some Birthday Fun.

My Husband’s best mate of 50 years, celebrated his 60th Birthday last weekend. He’s an avid lover of Motorbikes and I wanted a card that was perfectly fitting for him. In the absence of a Stamp depicting a Motorbike, I took inspiration from a recent Ombre card that I shared.

In various shades of Grey, I created a very bold and basic ombre background that would resemble chrome on a bike. The Playful Alphabet Dies are perfect for adding a fun sentiment of choice. Wanting something quite unfussy, I decided to create an old fashioned number plate. Number plates on bikes are often square like this and set out in this way.

Happy Birth Day was created in letters with his age shown beneath. Die Cutting them from Black Cardstock stuck to Adhesive Foam helps add dimension. Fun and playful with a spot of Silver Foil for some shine from the Garage Gears Dies.

Some Birthday Fun for a young 60 year old.

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Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue Retirement List is here!

March 24, 2021 by Mikaela Titheridge Leave a Comment

The Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue Retirement List has been published and it’s time to get your favourites before they’re gone.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE STAMPIN’ UP! RETIREMENT LIST

The New Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue launches on 4th May, so this is your last chance to purchase the items that might still be sitting on your Wish List.

Stock up on those much loved items you’ve learned to love so much or complete that much wanted Embossing Folder … Whatever it is, don’t delay. Once items have gone, they won’t be replenished. This list is now live to all Demonstrators and Customers alike, so be sure to take a look and make your purchases before your favourites are gone.

Receive a Thank you Gift and FREE Tutorial Bundle

Add my Shopping Code at check out and I’ll send you not only a Thank you card and gift at the end of the month but also I’ll send you a link to 12 Downloadable PDF and Video Tutorials using the Hydrangea Hill Suite.

March Shopping Code: MHB94XPP

It’s that time to say goodbye to so favourites in readiness to welcome some new.

Online Annual Catalogue Launch Party

My Online Annual Catalogue Launch Party is scheduled for 1st May where myself and the lovely Tanya Rees from Australia, will again be showcasing several products from the New Annual Catalogue. Want to join in and receive a Take & Take pack? Then click on the image below to make your booking. I hope you’ll be able to join us.

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Playful Pampered Pets Sympathy Card

March 24, 2021 by Mikaela Titheridge Leave a Comment

This week, I sadly had reason to send a sympathy card to a friend who had lost her dog. A sad occasion that affects the whole family and leaves a real void.

Turning to the Playful Pampered Pets papers, I wanted something that showed the love for her four legged friend. Creating a Sympathy Card is never a joy, so Paw prints and hearts seemed most fitting.

I felt the addition of the empty bowl was sufficient to signify their sad loss. This whole card was made with texture in mind. Scalloped edges, embossed layers and die cut hearts.

Clean and crisp and saying it all …. a dog is a member of the family and as such, just as painful a loss to bear.

I hope the simplicity of this card has inspired you to use the smaller elements in this suite of products.

Mikaela Titheridge, UK Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, The Crafty oINK Pen. Stampin' Up! Products available through my online shop 24/7

Supplies used to recreate my samples

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Last Chance for Booking my Boho Indigo Class

March 16, 2021 by Mikaela Titheridge Leave a Comment

This is your last chance to book on my Boho Indigo Virtual Class.

Registration closes Wednesday 17th March at Noon (UK)

Lost your Crafting Mojo and want a class without great complexity? Then this could be the one for you. There’s various levels of registration to suite your needs and choices. Click on the image above to read more about it.

If you consider joining me with the full Product Medley option then you’ll be pleased to hear that you can now obtain this Postage Free!! From 11pm tonight (UK) Stampin’ Up! are offering you 24 hours of FREE Postage on orders over £35. Therefore, order your Product Medley through the link below, that’s connected to a Class Hostess Code and you’ll receive your order Postage Free along with your entry into my virtual class.

Click on the image above to learn more information about this class or click HERE to place your order (after 11pm tonight). Remember, Registration closes tomorrow at Noon.

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Stampin’ Up! 24 hours of FREE Postage

March 16, 2021 by Mikaela Titheridge Leave a Comment

Pull out that Wish List for Stampin’ Up! are offing 24 hours of Free Postage starting this evening at 11pm.

From 11pm (UK time) on 16th March until 10.59pm on 17th March, Stampin’ Up! are offering you Free Shipping.

Place an order upwards of £35 and you’ll qualify. It’s a great time to stock up on your crafting staples or buy that gift for yourself or someone else.

Better still, if you place your order and use my Shopping Code at checkout (MHB94XPP), you’ll also earn yourself 12 Free Tutorials supported by Video Instruction. I will email you a copy of this month’s All Star Tutorial Bundle, where we feature the Hydrangea Hill Suite.

Perhaps you’ve considered buying the Hydrangea Hill Bundle or items from that suite? …. You could receive yours postage free, plus twelve amazing tutorials to get you started.

Alternatively, you might have considered joining me on my up coming Boho Indigo Class and considered the full Product Medley option? Order yours during this Promotion to have delivered direct to your door and receive all the necessary links to join in my class for FREE.

Click on the image above to learn more information about this class or click HERE to place your order (after 11pm tonight) to receive your kit postage free, along with the links for joining this class for FREE.

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Stampin’ Fancy Friday – Playful Ombre Alphabet

March 16, 2021 by Mikaela Titheridge 2 Comments

It’s an Ombre Challenge this month with the Stampin’ Fancy Friday Team and I’ve been quite Playful.

This month the Stampin’ Fancy Friday Team are sharing their Ombré Inspiration. With so many styles of Ombré, the world really is your oyster.

I decided to keep things simple and use strips of cardstock to create my Ombré effect. A playful card ideal for a Teen, teamed with a playful sentiment.

Cutting ever decreasing strips of cardstock in three different shades of one colour is the trick. Another trick is to have narrow strips of white showing where the colours strips are at their widest and wider strips where the colour is at it’s narrowest.

The sentiment was created by using Black cardstock on Self Adhesive Foam Sheets and die cut using the Playful Alphabet. A short simple start to the over all sentiment, allowed me to use both the positive and the negative. Create two cards from the one and add on a finishing sentiment as I did from the Hot Dog stamp set.

A simple scattering of self adhesive sequins and my cards were complete. One in shades of Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight and So Saffron and the other Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana and Pool Party.

I loved creating these and hope that you like their playful simplicity. Ideal for using up scraps of cardstock that you might have in your scraps drawers.

Will you get creating something Ombré now and sharing it with the Stampin’ Fancy Friday Team?

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Stamping INKSpirations – Spring towards Easter

March 13, 2021 by Mikaela Titheridge 24 Comments

Today, the Stamping INKSpirations Team are here to share inspiration of Spring and Easter. With the thought of Spring on the horizon, I couldn’t resist but pull from the Springtime Joy stamp set. This certainly brought me joy as I created. Hopped one over from my wonderful friend Angie McKenzie? Then you’ll have already been spoilt for inspiration.

Today I welcome Spring and Easter with this cute little bunny from the Springtime Joy Stamp Set. Stamped and coloured using our Alcohol Blends Pens, I sat this bunny upon an ombre effect background.

With wiggly lines of colour, I covered a piece of white cardstock before die cutting a panel that became the rabbit’s background. I loved how each wiggly die cut came from scraps and helped resemble grass and sky. This die comes from the Hippo & Friends Dies where the ribbon slots come from also.

Sat upon a dainty die cut panel with these added ribbon slots, for some fresh spring like gingham ribbon in Bumblebee to sit.

I enjoyed creating this little card that used several layers and textures. I hope you like the contrasts here and that it’s made you think of spring that’s around the corner.

Now do hop on over to see what Alejandra has in store for us.

Enjoy the rest of the hop and help welcome Spring and Easter.

Blog Hop Participants

Angie McKenzie ● Mikaela Titheridge ● Alejandra Gomez

Leonie Stuart ● Danielle Kassing ● Annette Ball

Vicki Milyard ● Aurélie Fabre ● Kristie Wilson

Mo Rootes ● Gez Carpenter ● Terry Hamilton

Deb Macdowell ● Narelle Fasulo ● Karen Henderson

Jill Chapman ● Melissa Faust ● Susan Webster

Anne Marie Hile ● Chris Smith ● JoAnn Pollock

Cheryl Hamilton ● Tricia Butts ● Teri West

Susan Simpson ● Rochelle Laird-Smith ● Lisa Mackey

Libby Fens ● Ann Krucek ● Jan Musselman

Shel Anderson ● Sue Allen ● Jo Blackman

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OSAT – One Stamp at a Time – Simply Citrus Birthday

March 11, 2021 by Mikaela Titheridge 11 Comments

With One Stamp At a Time this month, we are cheering for Birthday’s. For me I teamed the Simply Citrus Stamp set with Sweet Ice Cream for a fruity Birthday.

Welcome to this month’s hop where we’re I show you how to team together two stamp sets to pull a theme together. Stamp Sets from Project Kits can often be neglected so I wanted to create a new marriage.

Thinking of Ice Cream Flavours and zesty Ice Lolly flavours I couldn’t resist but team these stamp sets together. I created an acetate wallet to house a set of three Simply Citrus Birthday Cards on a theme. Oh I did have fun creating these.

Starting with a zesty lemon card, I stamped these Simply Citrus lemons all over the base before. This could only mean a zesty lemon flavoured Ice Lolly. Stamping the slice of lemon onto Daffodil Delight cardstock and adding White Chalk Marker helped bring it to life.

The Opal Rounds from the Sand and Sea Suite helped give the appearance of dew drops.

Keeping the sentiment simple on the outside, I stamped the large Happy Birthday on the inside.

Three citrus colours of Lemon, Lime and Orange brought about a great trio of cool cards.

Which flavour would be your favourite to help celebrate your Birthday? Three Cheers for a citrus lolly.

Enjoy the rest of the hop and all the inspiration that the others within the team share.

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Masking Technique

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How I used March’s Packet

Emboss Resist Technique

The Kit

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Inspiration from the Team

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