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…
If you’ve got a growing pile of patterned paper scraps that are too pretty to throw away (but too small to “do anything with”), today’s Thursday Live card is going to be your new favourite go-to. In my Thursday Live on 19 February, I cased this idea from a creator I spotted on Pinterest (credit…
If you love a crisp, modern floral card with just enough texture to feel special, this Thursday’s project is for you. In my live session on Thursday 12 February, I went back to a colour combo I couldn’t stop thinking about: Azure Afternoon, Balmy Blue, and Smoky Slate. It started as a Colour Inkspiration challenge…
There is something incredibly calming about a blue and grey colour palette. For Colour Inkspiration Challenge #203, I was inspired by the soft mosaic tones in the image and immediately gravitated towards a combination of Balmy Blue, Azure Afternoon and Smoky Slate. The result is a fresh, elegant birthday card created with the Stampin’ Up!…
If you’re trying to stay ahead of the Christmas rush this year, this month’s Christmas Stamp-a-Stack is a perfect one to add to your card pile. We’re continuing with the same stress-free approach — one design, ten cards — so you can slowly build your Christmas stash without it ever feeling overwhelming. For this month’s…
If you love clean, cheerful cards that come together quickly but still look thoughtfully designed, this week’s Thursday Live cardmaking session was all about keeping things simple without losing impact. I created a bright, happy card using a brand-new stamping tool (Stampin’ Positioner) and a soon-to-be-released stamp set (Cutest Crew Bundle) that I can already…
If you’ve been waiting for vellum to come back into your craft room, this is the perfect technique to try first. In today’s Thursday Live cardmaking session, I played with an Alcohol Art background on vellum using something you probably already own: Stampin’ Blends. No alcohol ink reinkers required, and you still get that gorgeous,…
If you love floral cards but also love trying something different, this Thursday session was a perfect example of how one small “why not?” moment can turn into a brand-new technique you’ll want to repeat. I pulled out the Stampin Up Layers of Beauty Bundle (stamps + dies) and, importantly, the Layering Stencils—because they make…