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Boho Indigo Online Class is open for Registration

March 10, 2021 by Mikaela Titheridge Leave a Comment

I have a Brand New Online Class open for Registration using the Boho Indigo Product Medley.

Lost your crafting Mojo and need something to help kick start your crafting passion again? Then this online class could be for you.

With both Live and pre-recorded Video tutorials, you have the option to participate in whatever way best suits you. Supported by PDF Tutorials, providing both metric and imperial measurements, we’ll kick start the event with a Live Introduction to your Class kit (via Zoom) and a Live 2 hour Crafting session for those who’d like to participate. You’ll then have the chance to follow along with the Video led tutorials for each card at your leisure.

Saturday 10th April 2021

Live Kick off starting at 10am UK local

This even is open for International attendance for online access only and no product included.

You have the option of using a Sentiment Stamp Set you own or upgrade your kit to include my suggested Stamp Set.

Of course, you can purchase the entire Boho Indigo Product Medley to include double the amount of papers and pre cut images, plus two spools of ribbon, a Stamp set and coordinating Die set. Buying the full Product Medley earns you the base card kit for FREE, which will support the papers and ribbons you have within the Medley.

The cards I have designed have purposely been designed to get you creating without any complexity that might have you shy away from finishing the selection. This class really has been designed to just get you crafting again.

Registration closes on 17th March at noon

Click above to read more in-depth information about this class. I hope you’ll consider joining me for my first class of the year and this selection of 12 very useable cards.

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Around the World on Wednesday – 3D Projects

March 10, 2021 by Mikaela Titheridge 14 Comments

The Around the World on Wednesday Team are bringing you 3D Projects this month.

A warm welcome to all who’ve started the hop here or hopped over from my lovely friend Aurélie in France. I hope you have already enjoyed the inspiration on offer. I’m about to share yet more 3D inspiration and a set of Notecards and tags.

Having fallen in love with the Sweet Strawberry Bundle I couldn’t resist but make use of it here. I started to stamp Strawberries but decided to change things up and recreate a project I made a long while ago.

Turning the solid image of the Strawberry around, you can create this cute juicy pear. I added this to the outside of this notecard box and followed the theme through to within.

This 3D Project is ever so simple to create and a perfect little Thank you Gift. A simple box with an internal divider, I added both mini notecards and Tags.

Simple 3″ x 3″ thank you notecards with coordinating envelopes and gift tags to match, sit inside to match the box lid.

Measurements to make this box

Box Base: 8 1/4″ x 6 1/4″ scored at 1 3/8″ on all four sides with tabbed corners.

Insert of the same colour: 3 3/8″ x 7 1/2″ scored at 2″, 3 1/8″ and 4 1/4″ and folded into a W shape for inserting into the box.

The Box lid is made in pretty much the same way as the Box Base.

Lid Measurements: 5″ x 7″ scored at 3/4″ on all four sides with tabbed corners. Ensure you do your stamping before assembling into your lid.

Stamping the sentiments in Early Espresso gave an element of warmth to this project and was used for the pear’s stalk.

With a Blender Pen or a Stampin’ Write Marker I added some gentle splattering behind the pears to the box lid. To create matching envelopes is easy when you simply stamp on the flap with the same or coordinating images.

A sweet and juicy little 3D Project that I hope you have enjoyed and will make you look at the Sweet Strawberry bundle in a new light.

You can hop on over and be inspired further by Annette Ball to see what fabulous 3D project she has created for us.

Thank you for hopping by today …. Enjoy!

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Facebook Live: Sweet Ice Cream

March 8, 2021 by Mikaela Titheridge 1 Comment

Last week’s Facebook Live had me scooping up an Ice Cream or two for cards and a Voucher/Money Wallet. Madagascan Vanilla, nutty Pistachio and sweet Strawberry stacked and topped off with sprinkles and a chocolate 99p flake. Oh yes, here in the UK a 99p flake is often enjoyed with in an Ice Cream.

I wanted to create a Birthday treat of a Gift voucher / Money Wallet by recreating a tri-fold card. Earlier last week I shared my You Can Create project, of a wallet of this kind using Hydrangea Hill. Creating a watercolour wash behind the stacked Ice Cream gave a background to anchor our image. Strips of coordinating papers pulled from the Subtles Designer Series Paper pack helped edge each panel.

Adhering a strip of ribbon beneath the front panel allows the wallet to be held together. By adding an internal pocket you are able to add a gift voucher or money gift. Lemonade Ice Lollies were always a favourite of mine as a kid, so I added this with the sentiment ‘Treat Yourself’.

Selecting your flavours

The Ice Cream Cone Builder Punch was used to punch this cone from the Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper. I’m a tub girl myself but if I were to enjoy a cone, it would be one like this and not a wafer type that we often see in the UK. I used the same stamping technique for the Ice Cream scoops on this next card.

By stamping off the Ice Cream scoops and stamping them onto watercolour paper, I softened them down further with a Water Brush. The Ice Cream Cone Punch was then used to punch each scoop out that I then layered up using Glue Dots. The Chocolate Flake was stamped with Soft Suede on Soft Suede cardstock. I think this image was designed for the wooden stick of the Ice Lolly. This was then fussy cut and added to the Ice cream … mmmm it was looking good enough to eat!

It was getting hot in my summerhouse cabin so the top scoop was starting to melt, which let me to the sentiment I chose.

Other than the cardbase and embossed matting layer, this card was made entirely out of scraps.

Using the Ice Cream Cone as a Pennant, I stamped and punched out cones to resemble bunting. A very simple little card to create that doesn’t have an Ice Cream in sight.

I hope you have enjoyed my share with you today and the inspiration I’ve shared with this suite.

If you missed my Facebook Live and you’d like to go back and take a look, then you can click HERE.

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Creation Station – Outback Outwest Cactus

March 7, 2021 by Mikaela Titheridge 3 Comments

Welcome to the Creation Station Blog Hop where this month we are going Outback Outwest.

The Creation Station Design Team are bringing you inspiration from Outback Outwest this month. I can’t wait to see what the others have created and if you’ve hopped over from Jeanna Kay then you’ll have already seen.

I decided to create with the fabulous Flowering Cactus Product Medley for todays share. Having recently created with this Product Medley I wanted to try a blue night sky rather than another sunset. Taking an acetate mask and our Blending Brushes, I added Ink in circular motions. Starting with Coastal Cabana as the base, I added darker shades of blue that I sponged inwards. Leaving a centre lighter, helped draw your eye into the distance. A White Chalk Marker was perfect to add little twinkly stars.

The Stitched Whimsy dies helped to add a wonderful stitched frame to the base of this card that I added the Die cut Cactus to. Stamped in Pear Pizazz, I added Mossy Meadow with a dauber to add variation of colour. I loved how the popping colours chosen for the flowers really sang with the blue of the sky.

Inking and stamping the Cactus with the same colours, I created a not dissimilar panel for this Frame. The tallest of Cacti was cut from Mossy Meadow Cardstock and a very simple sentiment added.

A sweet gift set for a friend that’s clean and cheerful with some popping colours.

I hope you have liked my spin on this theme I look forward to seeing how Denita has interpreted this theme.

Thanks for hopping by, enjoy the rest of the hop.

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All Star Tutorial Hop – Hydrangea Hill Suite

March 3, 2021 by Mikaela Titheridge 3 Comments

The All Star Tutorial Design Team this month are showcasing the Hydrangea Hill Suite.

Welcome to this month’s blog hop, where this month we are sharing our inspiration using these incredible Hydrangea’s. With them being so incredible in their size, the Hydrangea is perfect for a focal point.

Here I have made a twisting card that offers the Hydrangea stamped and die cut for the focal point, before opening the twisted card.

Using Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape and Misty Moonlight, I have randomly stamped a piece of cardstock that I then die cut. There is one very small flower within the stamp set that was perfect for this repeated stamping and this die, perfect for texture. Layering up over a simply stamped base, allowed the flower head to stand proud of the leaves.

The main body of the card was created from Purple Posy a nice soft colour that coordinated beautifully. This can also be seen in the scalloped square that you see here.

Undoing the Gorgeous Grape Bow allows you to open the card in it’s entirety. Lifting the central focal panel reveal the start of the sentiment.

Lift open the card fully and it sits proudly landscape. Quite a special layout that’s perfect for that special occasion.

This month’s Tutorial Bundle offers yet more inspiration using this suite. It won’t include this card but it will include many more designs and techniques to inspire you.

The Team’s Inspiration

Below is a sneak peek of our projects from this months All Star Tutorial Bundle.

How to obtain this Tutorial Bundle

Twelve amazing Video Tutorials each and every month offering amazing inspiration with Stampin’ Up! Products, Bundles, Suites and Product Medleys.

January 2021 – Fine Art Floral Suite
February 2021 – Love You Always Suite
March 2021 – Hydrangea Hill Suite
April 2021 – Flowering Cactus Product Medley
May 2021 – Ice Cream Corner Suite
June 2021 – Sand and Sea Suite

Earn for FREE when purchasing products through my online store and use my Monthly Shopping Code (see below for this month’s code)
Receive for FREE as a gift from me by buying your Starter Kit and joining my Team.

I hope you have enjoyed my offering for this month and that you like the sneak peek enough to consider obtaining it from me.

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You Can Create it with Stampin’ Up!’s Hydrangea Hill

March 2, 2021 by Mikaela Titheridge Leave a Comment

You Can Create it this month with the Papercraft kit using the Hydrangea Hill Suite.

Welcome to this months inspiration from the You Can Create It Team using our second packet for this quarter. This packet features sample products from the Hydrangea Hill Suite that we can team up with incidental products from our additions pack.

How I used February’s Packet

I decided to make a tri-fold card using this suite of products for something I deemed as a special occasion card.

Adding a central panel of one paper and having another pattern to the sides, allows you to showcase two patterns. I then picked out one of the colours for a sentiment panel. Highland Heather is the colour you see behind the sentiment and as a front panel and Gorgeous Grape in the ribbon.

This sentiment comes from the Peaceful Moments Stamp Set that I stamped in Night of Navy. This was a great colour to tie inn with the blue tones within the papers.

Untie the ribbon and open the card to reveal the first panel, where again I used Night of Navy for the sentiment. This sentiment, along with the Hydrangea itself, came from the Hydrangea Haven Stamp Set. Adding a strip of Designer Series Paper to the left hand edge of the inside panel helped balance out this section of the card.

Fully open and you reveal yet another Hydrangea stamped and the final to our sentiment. A super card style for a special occasion or for a card that might house photographic memories.

I hope you have liked my share today and that you’ll perhaps give it a go with what supplies you have.

Want to join in the challenge of this Papercraft kit? … It’s not too late.

The Kit

A variety of papers, cardstock, embellishments, packaging and other bits to get you creating and sampling a good few products. It’s just £15 including postage, which is just £5 a month for a taster of a few suites and products. Then 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

If you’d like yet more inspiration using the Hydrangea Hill Suite, then you might be interested in the All Star Tutorial Bundle this month. We are showcasing projects using this fabulous suite which can be purchased by clicking on the image below or earned by placing an order through my online shop.

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.

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True Love for a moment of thought

March 1, 2021 by Mikaela Titheridge 2 Comments

Today I’m sharing a card I created after last Thursdays Facebook Live, where I used the True Love Papers. These papers are a firm favourite of mine at the moment with endless possibilities once coloured.

I chose to use our Alcohol Blends Pens but you could use other mediums, like watercolour pencils, markers and sponging. All will offer a slightly different feel.

Having recreated two cards that I’d recently shared here on my blog, I went on to create this card that was somewhat peeled back. One simple cluster of flowers, that were simply coloured and fussy cut from the True Love Designer Series Paper. I added this cluster over a loop of ribbon and simply added a sentiment.

A frame often helps direct your eye to the focal point further and I chose to use the Stitched with Whimsy Dies for some added detail.

A gentle wash of colour behind helps to marry up the foreground with the base card. Here I used Soft Sea Foam for a soft delicate feel.

I created this card for someone who has recently been through a lot and who indeed has been on my mind. I love this sentiment from the Simply Succulents Stamp Set. Heat Embossed white, this offers a very skinny, simple sentiment.

I hope you like my share with you today and that you’ll consider these True Love papers. You’ll find them part of the Love You Always Suite at the front of the mini catalogue.

Have a great day.

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Good things are worth waiting for, so Enjoy the Moment

February 26, 2021 by Mikaela Titheridge Leave a Comment

Enjoy the Moment I say …. times are tough but whatever we’re doing, we need to enjoy the moment. Cherish the good for what it is.

In the January – June 2021 Mini Catalogue, the Enjoy the Moment stamp set is available. Featuring wild plants, I created this simple little card using the Poppy Seed head.

Stamping with a lighter colour, I used our Alcohol Stampin’ Blends pens to colour them in before fussy cutting. Adding two strips of Dandy Garden Designer Series Paper to some cardstock, I die cut with the Stitched Shape Dies. This helps add stitched detail to this panel.

An embossed matting layer of the same colour cardstock as the base, helped give texture to this otherwise simple card.

A simple little Linen thread bow helped finish this card with the finer details.

I hope you were able to enjoy the moment here and liked this little card that I share with you today.

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Stampin’ Creative – Glitter and Glamour

February 25, 2021 by Mikaela Titheridge 6 Comments

Today, the Stampin’ Creative Team are bringing you Glitter and Glamour.

Welcome to this month’s Stampin’ Creative Blog Hop where we’re stepping up the glamour.

This hop had me thinking about the lovely lady who I’ve been in contact with these past few months. Jo Gaffney, a House of Colour Consultant based in Worcester screams glitter and glamour. Helping others understand their style, colour and shape of clothing was what started the focus for today’s card.

An elegant DL Shaped card in Peta Pink seemed the right colour to start with. A Layer of Shimmery white cardstock and a panel of Black and white True Love paper, gave a great contrast. Thinking glitter and glamour had me thinking of flowers and perfume from Dressed to Impress.

Alcohol Blends Pens deliver the most incredible depth of colour to the flowers from the True Love Papers, which were then fussy cut. Stamping the perfume bottle with Black Memento Ink and adding a wash of Petal Pink made it look filled. By stamping the perfume bottle again and fussy cutting the label, gives a clean label to add.

Gilding to the bottle

Using the nib of a Blender Pen and some Versamark I was able to add some ink to the areas of the bottle that I wanted to gild. A dusting of Heat & Stick and some Gilding Leaf and my bottle came to life. All the more glitz and glamour added.

Using a green Ink, I stamped a wash of colour along with some leaf sprigs to the background. The Brushing Bride Metallic Ribbon help add to that glitter and glamour as a mock bow.

Adhering the various elements at different heights, helps add interest and dimension. A scattering of Champagne rhinestones blended perfectly with Blushing bride and Petal Pink.

I hope you’ve liked my offering today and that you’ll enjoy the rest of the Blog Hop and what the others have to share.

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Facebook Live: Woodland Wonder

February 24, 2021 by Mikaela Titheridge Leave a Comment

Last week’s Facebook Live was something a little different for me, as I used something cute. Woodland Wonder is a cute little stamp set with plenty of colouring that I did using our Blends Alcohol Pens.

In order to stamp the entire tree, requires you to create a DL card or extend your standard size card. I decided to recreate the card in the Mini Catalogue which is a double tent card. Cleverly stamped so that closed this card depicts a regular height tree with a single bird on a branch.

Our Blending Brushes are perfect to create a subtle inked sky embellished with two fussy cut clouds. Extending the tree trunk is easily done by stamping the base of the tree without inking up the grass.

The addition of a Bumblebee Gingham Ribbon completed the cute feel of this card. The tree was stamped in such a way that the animals were not visible when the card were stood up. The Stampin Blends were perfect for colouring in and gave great vibrancy.

You couldn’t neglect the inside of the card when the outside was so well decorated. I kept it peeled back framing both top and bottom and adding a simple sentiment.

Woodland Wonder with A Cut Above

I had a feeling that the Woodland Wonder stamp set would merge with A Cut Above to create this fun Retirement card. Sadly the trees within A Cut Above were not the same size as that within Woodland Wonder, so I stamped and fussy cut the hammock.

Retirement might look like relaxing in a Hammock with a cool drink listening to the birds singing in the trees. This was exactly what I wanted to recreate in this card and by layering up, I achieved just that.

Woodland Wonder for Easter

With a Bunny Rabbit within the mix, I knew I had to create an Easter Card. Under the canopy of a tree the Easter Bunny brings a bundle of Eggs from the Arrange a Wreath Bundle.

This was a fun Facebook Live with lots of colouring. Some vibrant colours and cute little images, I so enjoyed creating these.

If you missed my Facebook Live and you’d like to go back and take a look, then you can click HERE.

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