Hi there, and welcome! Whether you’re here for inspiration, ideas, or just a creative escapeโI’m so happy you’ve stopped by.
On yesterdayโs โLive with Micheleโ, I created this fun card using the On Display Bundle โ a sneak peek of products coming in the November Online Exclusives by Stampinโ Up!ยฎ.
This was such a fun project to make, filled with lots of small stamps, dies, and detailed elements. The best part is deciding what to place in each section of the display cabinet โ itโs like creating your own little showcase!
This bundle is also a great way to use up those leftover scraps of cardstock and Designer Series Paper youโve been holding onto.
๐ก Tip: Before die cutting, back your cardstock with Adhesive Sheets. It makes assembling all those tiny, fiddly pieces so much easier!
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Thank you for stopping by and reading my Blog. I hope you have enjoyed my projects & that you’re inspired to get crafty!
If you’re in Australia and need help with your crafting needs and don’t have a Demonstrator, I’d love to assist you. Feel free to reach out to me at 0408868771 or michele@jutrisa.com. Cheers!
Stampin’ Up! products used in today’s Project
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Weโre a group of Australian Stampinโ Up!ยฎ Demonstrators who have joined forces to share our passion for papercraft and inspire creativity in your craft space.
Whether youโre a seasoned stamper or just starting out, weโre so glad youโre hereโand we hope youโll find fresh ideas and creative sparks to fuel your next project!
What to Expect
Each month, we explore a new creative theme or fun challenge, bringing you a variety of styles and techniques to try. Thereโs always something new to learn and love!
The challenge this month for the Letโs Craft Together Blog Hop is by Maheswari by Stampinโ Up!ยฎ.
The challenge Guide: CASE One of these designs using the Mini Catalogue products and Share it in your version!
CASE-ing a Festive Card with the Traditions of Christmas Suite
The card I chose to CASE today is the bottom right design with the three teacups. I loved the clean and simple layout, so I decided to recreate it using the Traditions of Christmas Suite Collection by Stampinโ Up! ยฎ.
This is a simple card design where the Designer Series Paper (DSP) really does most of the work, with just a few die-cut images to add interest. The only stamping is the sentiment, created with the Traditional Labels stamp set and coordinating dies.
This is a simple card, made using some Designer Series Paper and a few die cut images. The only stamping was the sentiment from the Traditional Labels with one of the coordinating dies.
Card Details
โจ Card Base & Background The Cherry Cobbler card base is completely covered with the Cherry Cobbler Dot DSP, running edge to edge. To break it up, I layered a strip of the Poinsettia DSP down the center.
โจ Focal Point For the poinsettia flower, you have two options: stamp and die cut, or simply cut the flower directly from the DSP. I chose the second optionโitโs quick, easy, and still beautiful.
โจ Leaves & Holly The leaves were die cut from the two-tone cardstock in Mossy Meadow and Old Olive. By flipping the cardstock and cutting from both sides, I was able to create variation in the tones of the holly leaves, giving extra depth and dimension.
โจ Sentiment The sentiment was stamped in VersaMark Ink and heat embossed with Gold Embossing Powderโa perfect match for the gold foiling that runs through the Poinsettia DSP. To finish, I die cut the sentiment with one of the coordinating Traditional Label Dies.
Card Measurements
Colour
Imperial/Letter
Metric/A4
Card Base Tent Fold
Cherry Cobbler
4ยผ x 11โ, score @ 5ยฝโ
10.5 x 29.9cm, score at 14.9cm
Card Front
DSP- Cherry Cobbler Dot
4ยผ x 5ยฝโ
10.5 x 14.8cm
Centre Front
DSP- Poinsettia
3 x 5ยฝโ
7.5 x 14.8cm
Card Insert
Basic White
4 x 5ยผโ
10 x 14.4cm
Insert Strip
DSP- Cherry Cobbler Dot
4 x ยพโ
10 x 2cm
Pine Leaf x 2 dark
Mossy Meadow Two-Tone Cardstock
3 x 5ยฝโ
7.5 x 14cm
Holly Leaves 2 x dark, 2 x Light
Old Olive Two-Tone Cardstock
3 x 4โ
7.5 x 10cm
Sentiment
Basic White
4ยผ x 2โ
10.5 x 5cm
Floral Bouquet
DSP
Die cut 2
I love how this design turned outโsimple yet festive, and perfect for quick Christmas cardmaking. CASE-ing card layouts is a wonderful way to get inspired, and with beautiful paper like the Traditions of Christmas DSP, it doesnโt take much to create something elegant.
You may be starting here or have come from someone elseโs blog โ either way there is a list below to help you move around all the different blogs and get many amazing ideas.
Follow the Hop here..
Thank you for stopping by and reading my Blog. I hope you have enjoyed my projects & that youโre inspired to get crafty!
If you’re in Australia and need help with your crafting needs and don’t have a Demonstrator, I’d love to assist you. Feel free to reach out to me at 0408868771 or michele@jutrisa.com. Cheers!
Hi there, and welcome! Whether you’re here for inspiration, ideas, or just a creative escapeโI’m so happy you’ve stopped by.
On yesterdayโs โLive with Micheleโ I created this card using the Festive Friends Bundle by Stampinโ Up! ยฎ.
If youโre looking for a fun and easy way to get creative this Christmas, theFestive Friends Bundle is a perfect place to start. The simple, cheerful images are wonderful for learning colour blending with the Stampinโ Blendsโyou only need a couple of colours to bring these cute designs to life.
But the magic really happens when you pair the stamps with the Festive Friends Dies. Not only can you cut out your stamped images, but you can also build playful backgrounds using the star and tree dies. Thereโs even a versatile tag die, making it quick and easy to create personalised gift tags for all your holiday presents.
Whether youโre making cards, tags, or festive dรฉcor, Festive Friends gives you endless creative possibilities this season. ๐โจ
Measurements Used…
Colour
Imperial/Letter
Metric/A4
Card Base Tent Fold
Pool Party
4 ยผ x 11โ, score @ 5 ยฝโ
10.5 x 29.9cm, score at 14.9cm
Card Mat
Basic White
4 x 5ยผโ
10 x 14.4cm
Card Front
Pool Party
3โ x 5โ โ
9.7 x 14.1cm
Card Front Support
Pool Party
3โ x 4โ
9.5 x 13.9
Insert Mat
Pool Party
4 x 5ยผโ
10 x 14.4cm
Insert
Basic White
3โ x 5โ โ
9.7 x 14.1cm
Stamping
Basic White
4 x 4ยผโ
10 x 10.5cm
Trees
Old Olive
3ยฝ x 4ยผโ
9 x 10.5cm
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If you’re in Australia and need help with your crafting needs and don’t have a Demonstrator, I’d love to assist you. Feel free to reach out to me at 0408868771 or michele@jutrisa.com. Cheers!
Stampin’ Up! products used in today’s Project
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I absolutely love the black, white, and gold papers in this collection. One side of the Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper features modern black and white designs, while the other side includes stunning gold foiling. Add a dramatic pop of bold colour to the black and white, and it truly makes your project shine! โจ
This particular card design was inspired by one I saw on Instagram, originally created by Sonja Mehl. Iโve adapted her measurements slightly to suit our standard card sizes.
Thank you for stopping by and reading my Blog. I hope you have enjoyed my projects & that you’re inspired to get crafty!
If you’re in Australia and need help with your crafting needs and don’t have a Demonstrator, I’d love to assist you. Feel free to reach out to me at 0408868771 or michele@jutrisa.com. Cheers!
Stampin’ Up! products used in today’s Project
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Welcome to my Blog! Today I am excited to be taking part in the Scrapbook Global Blog Hop.
Iโm joining some amazingly talented Stampinโ Up!ยฎ Demonstrators from around the world, and weโre so happy youโre here! Our goal is to inspire you with creative ideas that you can take and make your own.
Youโll find the links to all the other participants at the bottom of this postโbe sure to check them out for even more inspiration.
This monthโs Scrapbooking Global Blog Hop theme is Flip Flapsโusing them in a Scrapbooking Layout or a Mini Album.
Sherry Roth is our Creative Design Team Member who chose this cool theme…
The photos I chose are of my family opening gifts and sharing lots of laughs together. This Christmas was extra specialโit was the first time in many years that all four of my boys were home to celebrate on Christmas Day. Needless to say, we took a lot of photos (and I mean a lot!).
The original layout was designed to feature just three photos, but I had 14 that I wanted to include. Many of them had quite a bit of empty space, so trimming them down to 3″ x 3″ allowed me to highlight the best parts of each image. By also turning my page to a different orientation, I was able to fit in even more photos. Itโs a simple change, but it really opened up the layout and gave me the flexibility to tell a bigger story on a single page.
โจ โAll four of my boys together for Christmasโso many smiles, so many memories captured in one special day.โ
Thatโs where Flip Flaps really came in handy! They let me showcase the photos I loved most on the outside, while tucking the extras neatly behind. By flipping them open, you can still see every memoryโand I even had space to hide some journaling underneath.
โค๏ธ โFlip Flaps let me keep every little memory in one layoutโ14 photos of love and joy!โ
The lighting in some of my photos wasnโt perfect, but itโs amazing how trimming them down and pairing them with bright, cheerful papers really makes them come alive on the page.
Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing a little creative time with me today. I hope my project has given you some inspiration to try Flip Flaps on your own layouts or albums. Donโt forget to follow the links below to see all the other amazing projects in this monthโs Scrapbook Global Blog Hopโwe canโt wait to inspire you even more!
If you’re in Australia and need help with your crafting needs and don’t have a Demonstrator, I’d love to assist you. Feel free to reach out to me at 0408868771 or michele@jutrisa.com. Cheers!
If you love these papers and would like some extra guidance in creating your layouts, Stampinโ Up! offers theKeeping Traditions Scrapbooking Workshop Kit. This kit includes step-by-step cutting and placement guides to create three double-page layouts with ease.
The Designer Series Paper in the Workshop Kit follows the same design concept as the Suite Collection DSP, but with a few key differences: thereโs no gold foiling and it also features a couple of specialty papers that are exclusive to the kit. Along with the papers, youโll receive all the double-sided cardstock, stickers, and die cuts you need.
If you prefer more flexibility, you can purchase just the Traditions of Christmas DSP with Sticker Sheet, which does include the gold foiling. So many beautiful options to choose from depending on your crafting style!
Sketch I used…
While browsing Pinterest, I came across a scrapbook sketch that I just had to try. After some searching, I traced it back to Allison Davis.blog, where she shares an amazing collection of free sketches. This particular design comes from Sketch Week #1| How to Use and Adapt Scrapbook Sketches | Day 1, and you can even download the sketch details directly from her site.
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Thank you for stopping by and reading my Blog. I hope you have enjoyed my projects & that you’re inspired to get crafty!
If you’re in Australia and need help with your crafting needs and don’t have a Demonstrator, I’d love to assist you. Feel free to reach out to me at 0408868771 or michele@jutrisa.com. Cheers!
Stampin’ Up! products used in today’s Project
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Hi there, and welcome! Whether you’re here for inspiration, ideas, or just a creative escapeโI’m so happy you’ve stopped by.
โOn yesterdayโs โLive with Michele,โ I created this card using a watercolouring technique with the Impressions AbloomBundle by Stampinโ Up! ยฎ.โ
The card design itself is very simpleโwhite on white. I wanted to add just a touch of texture without introducing extra colour so that the watercoloured flowers and leaves remained the true highlight.
I chose five colours: three for the flower petals, one for the centres, and a green for the leaves. I approached this as a practice session, preparing at least two sheets of watercolour paper for each colour and simply playing. To add interest, I experimented with techniques like sprinkling salt or flicking water to create different textures. Donโt be afraid to try new thingsโyou never know what effects you might discover!
Be sure to let the paper dry completely before die-cutting so you achieve clean cuts. Once youโve cut the pieces you need, keep the leftoversโtheyโll be perfect for future projects.
Measurements Used…
Colour
Imperial/Letter
Metric/A4
Card Base Tent Fold
Basic White
4 ยผ x 11โ, score @ 5 ยฝโ
10.5 x 29.9cm, score at 14.9cm
Card Front
Basic White
4 x 5ยผโ
10 x 14.4cm
Card Insert
Basic White
4 x 5 ยผโ
10 x 14.4cm
Sentiment
Basic White
1ยผ x 2โ
3 x 5cm
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Thank you for stopping by and reading my Blog. I hope you have enjoyed my projects & that you’re inspired to get crafty!
If you’re in Australia and need help with your crafting needs and don’t have a Demonstrator, I’d love to assist you. Feel free to reach out to me at 0408868771 or michele@jutrisa.com. Cheers!
Stampin’ Up! products used in today’s Project
All products used are listed below and are linked to my On-Line Store
Weโre a group of Australian Stampinโ Up!ยฎ Demonstrators who have joined forces to share our passion for papercraft and inspire creativity in your craft space.
Whether youโre a seasoned stamper or just starting out, weโre so glad youโre hereโand we hope youโll find fresh ideas and creative sparks to fuel your next project!
What to Expect
Each month, we explore a new creative theme or fun challenge, bringing you a variety of styles and techniques to try. Thereโs always something new to learn and love!
The challenge this month for the Letโs Craft Together Blog Hop is by Nancy and I am using the Nests of Winter Designer Series Paper by Stampinโ Up!ยฎ.
The challenge Guide: Use products from your stash (maybe ones that are feeling a bit neglected) and create something new and on trend by combining it with a select few new items. The aim of this challenge is to show you can create exciting cards with old products
Nests of Winter
The Nest of Winter Designer Series Paperfirst appeared in last yearโs Mini Catalogue, and I was so happy to see it carried over into the current Annual Catalogue. Since this challenge is all about using products that may be retired or sometimes forgotten, I thought it was the perfect excuse to pull it out of my stash and create a card with it.
The challenge was to combine something from your stash that maybe a little forgotten with something NEW! โจ For my card, I paired the Nest of Winter DSP with the pine tree branches from the Christmas Greenery Bundle and a label from the Traditional Labels Bundleโboth are part of the Traditions of Christmas Suite Collection. To finish it off, I added a sentiment from the Greetings For You Mix & Match Ephemera, which tied everything together beautifully.
These new products will be available in the SeptemberโDecember Mini Catalogue, open for orders from 3rd September.
Other Products and Tips
Sentiment has an adhesive backing- remove the sticky by pouncing the Embossing Buddy on the sticky side. Then add mini dimensionals to adhere to your card front and give lift over the branches.
Bird was fussy cut from the DSP and added with dimensionals.
To give some some bling to the finished card I added the clear & gold gems from the Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems
Cutting Measurements
Colour
Imperial/Letter
Metric/A4
Card Base Tent Fold
Gray Granite
4 ยผ x 11โ, score @ 5 ยฝโ
10.5 x 29.9cm, score at 14.9cm
Card Mat
Misty Moonlight
4 x 5ยผโ
10 x 14.4cm
Card Front
DSP
3โ x 5โ โ
9.7 x 14.1cm
Insert Mat
Misty Moonlight
4 x 5ยผโ
10 x 14.4cm
Insert
Basic White
3โ x 5โ โ
9.7 x 14.1cm
Insert Strip
DSP
3โ x ยพโ
9.7 x 2cm
Label
Gray Granite
2ยฝ x 4โ
6.5 x 10cm
Pine Branches
Mossy Meadow Shaded Spruce
2ยฝ x 5โ 2ยฝ x 5โ
5 x 12.5cm 5 x 12.5cm
Thank you for stopping by and reading my Blog. I hope you have enjoyed my projects & that youโre inspired to get crafty!
You may be starting here or have come from someone elseโs blog โ either way there is a list below to help you move around all the different blogs and get many amazing ideas.
Follow the Hop here..
If you’re in Australia and need help with your crafting needs and don’t have a Demonstrator, I’d love to assist you. Feel free to reach out to me at 0408868771 or michele@jutrisa.com. Cheers!
Itโs been a while since I last did any water colouring, and Iโd forgotten just how much fun it is! I know a lot of people feel a little hesitant to give it a try, but honestlyโitโs all about experimenting and playing. If youโre new to it, I recommend grabbing a simple, inexpensive pad of watercolour paper and just having a go. Test out different techniques, see how the colours move, and find what feels right for you.
In the video below, youโll see my favourite way to water colour and the effects I love to achieve. Iโd love to know if you give it a tryโlet me know in the comments what technique you enjoyed most!
Measurements Used…
Colour
Imperial/Letter
Metric/A4
Card Base Tent Fold
Basic Beige
4 ยผ x 11โ, score @ 5 ยฝโ
10.5 x 29.9cm, score at 14.9cm
Card Mat
DSP
4 x 5ยผโ
10 x 14.4cm
Card Front
Basic Beige
3โ x 5โ โ
9.7 x 14.1cm
Insert Mat
DSP
4 x 5ยผโ
10 x 14.4cm
Insert
Basic Beige
3โ x 5โ โ
9.7 x 14.1cm
Die Cut Leaves
Mossy Meadow
4ยผ x 3โ
10.5 x 7.5cm
Tip: make sure to use Stazon Ink to create a perfect image for water colouring.
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Thank you for stopping by and reading my Blog. I hope you have enjoyed my projects & that you’re inspired to get crafty!
And if youโre in Australia and donโt already have a Demonstrator, Iโd love to help with your crafting needs. Feel free to reach out to me at 0408 868 771 or michele@jutrisa.com
Stampin’ Up! products used in today’s Project
All products used are listed below and are linked to my On-Line Store
Stampin’ Up! have some updates about cling stamps and Stampinโ Write Markers, as well as some exciting news about new coordinating packaging for stamps and dies.
Important Update: Cling Stamps Are Being Retired โจ
Stampinโ Up! has made the tough decision to discontinue cling stamps. The key materials needed to make them are becoming increasingly hardโor even impossibleโto source.
Hereโs what this means for you:
The SeptemberโDecember Mini Catalogue will be the last catalogue to feature cling stamp sets.
Starting with the November Online Exclusive release, all new stamp sets will be photopolymer only.
Any cling stamp sets in the Mini or Annual Catalogue will move to the Last Chance category when the catalogues endโso grab them while you can!
Online Exclusive cling sets will be available until April 2026 at the latest, though some may retire sooner if stock runs out.
Background stamps will still be part of the range but will now be photopolymer.
โจ Tip for StฤzOnโข lovers: If you enjoy using StฤzOnโข with your photopolymer stamps, just clean them immediately after use to help keep them in great condition.topolymer, simply clean your stamps right after use. This will help preserve their quality and longevity.
Stampinโ Write Markers Are Retiring! โจ
With Stampinโ Blendsโข becoming more popular than ever, Stampinโ Up! has decided itโs time to say goodbye to Stampinโ Write Markers.
Stampin’ Write Markers have already moved to the Last Chance category. ๐ Hurryโwhile supplies last! If youโve been thinking about grabbing any sets, nowโs the perfect time to order before theyโre gone for good.
Donโt miss out on these classic markersโtheyโve been a staple in so many crafting projects! ๐
Exciting News: Sleeker, Slimmer Packaging for Stamps and Dies! โจ
Big changes are coming to how you store and organize your stamps and diesโand we think youโre going to love it!
Since photopolymer stamps are thinner, Stampinโ Up! has redesigned our durable clear plastic envelopes to be sleeker and slimmer. The new envelopes are the same size (5โ ” x 9″ / 14.3 x 22.9 cm), making them so much easier to store. And hereโs the really fun partโdie packages now include printed artwork, so identifying and organizing your dies has never been simpler. Plus, the larger size means you can see more stamp artwork at 100%, which is perfect for planning your next project.
Hereโs how the transition will work:
New stamps and dies from Novemberโs Online Exclusive release will come in the new packaging right away.
Dies released before November will stay in the old packaging until theyโre discontinued.
Photopolymer stamps released before November will gradually move into the new packaging depending on stock, so you might see a mix of old and new for a little while.
Storage options for your crafty collection:
Standard Stamp Cases (119105) are still available to help keep your stamps organized, though they might retire in the future.
New Stamp & Die Organizers (167772) will be available in packs of 10 from 4th Novemberโperfect if you want to transfer your photopolymer stamps and dies into the new sleek packaging.
Weโre super excited about these changes because they make it easier to store, organize, and enjoy your stamps and diesโand who doesnโt love a little extra crafting convenience? ๐
If you’re in Australia and need help with your crafting needs and don’t have a Demonstrator, I’d love to assist you. Feel free to reach out to me at 0408868771 or michele@jutrisa.com. Cheers!