The wait is finally over! The brand-new Stampin Up Hot Foil System is here, and I couldn’t wait to dive in and start experimenting. As with any new crafting tool, there was definitely a bit of learning along the way (you’ll see that if you watched the live!), but that’s part of the fun. Today…
After a little break while I was overseas, I’m excited to be back with another Christmas Stamp-a-Stack! If you’re joining me for the first time, these monthly classes are all about making Christmas card preparation feel easy. Rather than leaving everything until December, we’ll create one design and make ten cards, helping you build your…
The Stampin’ Up! Joining Process is changing!! We’ve had the current process since roughly 2012 and it’s time for a make over!! Beginning 1 July 2026, they’re introducing a simplified join process designed to get you started quickly, confidently, and with a warm welcome. In a nutshell, here’s how the process works Step 1: Join…
If you love a soft floral card with plenty of layers, texture and a little bit of “let’s see where this goes” creativity, this Stampin Up Lily of the Valley card is a lovely one to try. For this week’s Thursday Live, I played along with the Global Design Project challenge, CASEing the designer Kim…
If you love interactive cards but don’t want anything overly complicated, this week’s Thursday Live Flip Up Card is such a fun one to try. This is one of those cards that looks far more impressive than it actually is to make. The mechanism itself is incredibly simple once you understand how the folds work….
Thursday’s live started a bit like most of mine do… half a plan, half “we’ll see what happens”. I had all these coloured images sitting on my desk from the Artisan Sketched Garden Paper — you know when you go on a colouring spree and then end up with extras? Yep. That pile. And I…
If you’ve been curious about Stampin’ Up! Paper Pumpkin Kit, this is such a great time to dive in—especially now that it’s finally available in Australia. And if you’re anything like me, you’re not just going to make the cards as-is… you’re going to want to stretch that kit as far as possible. That’s exactly…
If you’ve been craving something a little calm, a little coastal… this next round of Stamp by Mail is going to be right up your alley. We’re diving into the Waterside Retreat Suite—think soft scenic imagery, peaceful lakeside views, and that effortless, layered style that makes your cards look like little works of art (without…
If you love mixing old favourites with brand new colours, this week’s card is a beautiful example of how to make the most of what you already have—while still keeping your projects feeling fresh and current. During my Thursday Live, I sat down to create a layered floral card using the Stampin Up Gallery Blooms…
If you love creating cards that look detailed and layered (without feeling complicated), this week’s Thursday Live project is one you’re going to want to try. I sat down to play with a brand new Colour Inkspiration combination — Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, and Bubble Bath — and paired it with one of…
We’re continuing our Christmas Stamp-a-Stack series, and this month’s project brings a fun, cheerful twist to your Christmas card making. If you’ve been following along, you’ll know the goal — one design, ten cards, created in a way that feels manageable, enjoyable, and easy to keep up with throughout the year. For April, we’re using…
This week’s card was created for the Colour Inkspiration Challenge #206, and I have to say… this colour combo is such a good one. Pumpkin Pie, Shaded Spruce, and Gray Granite — it’s fresh, slightly earthy, and works beautifully for florals without feeling too soft or washed out. I also ended up creating this card…
In this week’s Thursday Live, I created a quick, high-impact card using a simple spotlight-style technique with the Stampin Up Flowers Fair Stamp Set. It’s the perfect solution when you want something that looks detailed and artistic, without spending hours colouring. Why the stampin up flowers fair stamp set Works Perfectly for This Technique The…
Getting a head start on Christmas cards is one of the easiest ways to make the festive season feel calmer — and that’s exactly what these Christmas Stamp-a-Stacks are designed to do. Each month we create one design and make ten cards, giving you a growing stack of handmade cards long before December arrives. It’s…
This week’s Thursday Live was such a fun one. I had the brand new Stampin Up Delicate Whispers Bundle on my desk, and once I started playing, I couldn’t stop. This suite is elegant, detailed, and beautifully coordinated. Think soft florals, bronze specialty paper, rich Secret Sea, Mossy Meadow, Crumb Cake, and a stunning new…