Cute as a Bug – Cross Over Shutter Card

Published on April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 by Michele Jutrisa

On Live with Michele, I created this fun fold card using the Cute as a Bug Suite Collection. It’s currently available in the Mini Catalogue—but only for a few more days!

I went down a bit of a rabbit hole trying to find the official name for this fold… and came up empty. So I first called it a Crossover Shutter Card, then later thought maybe Twisted Shutter Card suited it better. Honestly, whatever you call it, it’s a fantastic fold! It looks quite intricate, but it’s actually really simple to put together.

I absolutely love these mushrooms—they’re so easy to cut and colour. To add a little extra detail, I used the new White Gel Pens, which are perfect for highlighting and adding texture. These will be available soon with the release of the May–August Catalogue.

And did you notice those cute scalloped circles behind the mushrooms? That’s another little sneak peek of what’s coming soon… 👀

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Eyelet Blooms Die -Product of the Month Blog Hop

Published on April 21, 2026April 19, 2026 by Michele Jutrisa

Welcome to my blog! Today I’m excited to be taking part in the Product of the Month Blog Hop.

I’m joining some truly talented Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrators from around the world. We’re so happy you could join us and hope you’ll find plenty of inspiration to create something of your own.

If you love discovering exclusive Stampin’ Up! products, then Product of the Month is for you. Each month features a brand-new, limited-release item that isn’t found in any catalogue or Online Exclusives. They really are something special and a lot of fun to create with.

Each product is available once per account and while stocks last, so it’s very much a “get it while you can” release.

April Product of the Month is Eyelet Blooms Dies

I hope you enjoy seeing how I’ve used this month’s product and that it inspires you to try something new in your own crafting.

Eyelet Blooms Dies & Bloom Boutique

The Eyelet Blooms Dies create such a beautiful background for any floral card or project.

This card also gives you a sneak peek at the NEW 2026–2028 In Colors, along with a look at one of the suites from the May–August 2026 Catalogue — the Bloom Boutique Suite Collection. This suite includes two bundles, and I’ve used both on this card.

To create the background, I started with a piece of Basic White cardstock and used a brayer to blend an ombré effect using Barely Blush Ink from the NEW 2026–2028 In Colors. I then ran the cardstock through the Cut & Emboss Machine using the Eyelet Blooms Dies. To add texture and dimension, I gently lifted some of the petals.

The Boutique Blooms Bundle features stunning two-step stamp images, which I used to stamp and colour the flowers in Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow, and Hydrangea Hue before die cutting them with the coordinating dies. The leaves were die cut using Peaceful Pine Two-Tone Cardstock.

The sentiment and die-cut shape are from the Scalloped Blooms Bundle — another gorgeous addition to the Bloom Boutique Suite Collection that I know you’re going to love.

If you’ve fallen in love with the Eyelet Blooms Dies as much as I have, now is the perfect time to add them to your collection.
With a $125 AUD spend, you can purchase them for just $9 AUD — an incredible offer you won’t want to miss!

You may be starting here or have come from another blog—either way, there’s a list below to help you hop through all the blogs and discover lots of amazing ideas.

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Lakeside Retreat Alternative Designs

Published on April 18, 2026April 18, 2026 by Michele Jutrisa

Today I spent some creative time making alternative card designs using the April Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin kit 💙

I love taking what’s in the box and stretching it even further—mixing elements, changing layouts, and creating something a little different each time.

If you’ve ever thought about trying Paper Pumpkin, now is a great time to start. Each month is a fun box of creative surprises delivered straight to your door—perfect for quick crafting or when you just want everything ready to go!

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Fun Fold Card 1

At first glance, you see the feature image on the front—but the clever part is in the design. Open the card, and that same image is revealed inside, creating a fun and interactive surprise!

The die-cut piece is attached to a hinge on the inside, allowing it to move with the card—such a fun interactive element that gives your design that extra “wow” factor ✨

Measurements Used…

Please note: All card measurements have been adjusted to fit the envelopes included in the Paper Pumpkin Kit. Only the length has been modified—the width remains unchanged to what is my standard width.

	Colour	Imperial/Letter	Metric/A4
Card Base Tent Fold	Peaceful Pine	4 ¼ x 11”, score @ 5 ½”	10.5 x 28cm, score at 14cm
Card Insert Mat	Pecan Pie	4 x 5¼”	10 x 13.5cm
Card Insert	Basic White	3⅞ x 5⅛”	9.7 x 13.2cm
Hinge	Basic White	3 x ¾”, score ¾, 1½, 2¼”	8 x 2cm, score 2,4,6cm

Fun Fold Card 2

This is probably one of my favourite fun folds… and the best part? It’s so simple to create!

Now, I’ll be completely honest—I had a little “boo boo” during my live when I stamped the inside of this card 🙈 You’ll definitely spot that in the video!

For these photos, I’ve cleaned things up a little so you can see how it was meant to look. But if you want a real-life crafting moment (blooper and all!), make sure you check out the YouTube video below 😄

Measurements Used

Before you start, please note that I’ve adjusted the card measurements to suit the envelopes in the Paper Pumpkin Kit—only the length has been changed, the width remains as is.

	Colour	Imperial/Letter	Metric/A4
Card Base Book Fold	Misty Moonlight	6¾ x 5½”, score @ 2½”	17 x 14cm, score at 6.5cm
Card Base	Misty Moonlight	5¼ x 3¾”, score at 3¾”	13.5 x 9.5cm score at 9.5cm
Card Insert	Basic White	4 x 5¼”	10 x 13.5cm
DSP (PP Card Base)	Stripe	2¼ x 5¼	6 x 13.5cm

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Adorable Kitten Card Idea | Cutest Crew Bundle

Published on March 23, 2026March 21, 2026 by Michele Jutrisa

Hi there, and welcome! Whether you’re here for inspiration, ideas, or simply a creative escape—I’m so happy you’ve stopped by.

I had so much fun creating this super cute card using the Cutest Crew Bundle by Stampin’ Up!®. Honestly… who doesn’t love playing with a few adorable kittens?

Over the years, I’ve created several cards using this layout, and this stamp set lends itself perfectly to it. With just one stamp repeated all the way down the page, it creates a fun and eye-catching design.

And the new Stampin’ Up! Stamp Positioner does all the hard work for you—making it twice as easy!

You can see the Stampin’ Up! Stamp Positioner in action in my Lovely Blossoms Card & Stampin’ Repositioner post, where I share how this tool helps you achieve perfectly aligned stamped images every time—especially when working with repeat stamping techniques like this one.

Measurements Used…

	Colour	Imperial/Letter	Metric/A4
Card Base Tent Fold	Pecan Pie	4 ¼ x 11”, score @ 5½”	10.5 x 29.9cm, score at 14.9cm
Card Mat	Poppy Parade	4 x 5¼”	10 x 14.4cm
Card Front	Crumb Cake	3⅞ x 5⅛”	9.7 x 14.1cm
Card Insert	Basic Beige	4 x 5 ¼”	10 x 14.4cm
Card Insert Mat	Poppy Parade	4 x 5¼”	10 x 14.4cm
Die cut Circle	Basic Beige	3 x 3”	7 x 7cm
Die cut Cat	Pecan Pie	1¼ x 1¼”	3 x 3cm
Strip	Poppy Parade	1 x 4½”	2 x 12cm

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Cutest Crew Bundle (English)

Spotlight On Nature Dies

Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock

Pecan Pie A4 Cardstock

Poppy Parade A4 Cardstock

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

Basic Beige A4 Cardstock

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Fabulous Sayings – Product of the Month Blog Hop

Published on January 21, 2026January 16, 2026 by Michele Jutrisa

Welcome to my blog! Today I’m excited to be taking part in the Product of the Month Blog Hop.

Each product is available once per account and while stocks last, so it’s very much a “get it while you can” release.

January’s Product of the Month is Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set

I hope you enjoy seeing how I’ve used this month’s product and that it inspires you to try something new in your own crafting.

Fabulous Sayings & Cute as a Bug

This is a WOW sentiment set that truly covers most events. From Happy Birthday and Thank You to a simple Hello, it features two coordinating fonts that can be used together for impact or separately for a clean, simple look.

For this card, I stamped the “Happy Birthday” sentiment diagonally across the card front, starting on the third row down and using the complete sentiment without breaking it up with any other elements. I then filled in the top and bottom sections, staggering the “Happy Birthday” sentiment across the card.

As the sentiment is quite large and the font is a casual script, I simply stamped it across the card, lining everything up by eye.

To give the card a casual feel, I wrapped the gorgeous Poppy Parade Plaid from the Cute as a Bug Suite Collection around the matted card front to the back and wrapped some Baker’s Twine and finished it with a double bow. A simple stitched circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies in Basic White was softly coloured with a Blending Brush and Old Olive ink. I then added a die-cut images and fussy cut image from the Cute as a Bug Designer Series Paper to finish off this clean and simple card.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! I hope you’ve enjoyed my projects and that they’ve inspired you to get crafty.

You may be starting here or have come from another blog—either way, there’s a list below to help you hop through all the blogs and discover lots of amazing ideas.

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Gears & Textures- Lets Craft Together Blog Hop

Published on January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 by Michele Jutrisa

We are a group of Australian Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrators who have come together to share our creative ideas with you. We’re so happy you could join us and hope you feel inspired to create something of your own.

Each month, we’ll be showcasing a variety of projects and ideas based on different products, themes, and creative challenges. We hope you enjoy hopping along and gathering plenty of inspiration along the way.

The first challenge for this year’s Let’s Craft Together Blog Hop is a Monochromatic Colour Challenge, created by Julia Quinn. A monochromatic colour challenge means working with just one main colour. Creating interest by using different shades, tones, and textures of that colour. It’s a wonderful way to explore depth and detail while keeping a clean, cohesive look.

Gears & Textures

I chose brown as my main colour and worked with Early Espresso, Pecan Pie, and Crumb Cake in both inks and cardstocks to create a rich, steampunk-inspired design. Using a monochromatic palette allowed the variation in tones to add interest while keeping the overall look cohesive.

To enhance the layered, industrial feel of the card, I incorporated torn cardstock, allowing areas of stamping and die-cut elements to show through beneath the surface. The Gears & Textures Bundle from the Mini Catalogue by Stampin’ Up!® was the perfect addition for this style, with its detailed imagery adding to the aged, mechanical look of the design. Additional depth and dimension were created through layered stamping, intricate die-cut elements, and multiple layers of embossing powder in gold, copper, and clear, bringing subtle shine and metallic highlights to the card.

This project was a wonderful way to explore the monochromatic colour challenge, showing how a single colour family can still create depth, texture, and visual interest.

Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to read my blog. I hope you’ve enjoyed my projects and feel inspired to get crafty!

Whether you’re starting here or hopping over from another blog, be sure to follow the list below and continue the Let’s Craft Together Blog Hop. Each stop is packed with creative inspiration, ideas, and fresh takes on this month’s challenge—you won’t want to miss a thing!

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True Blue Florals

Published on December 14, 2025December 14, 2025 by Michele Jutrisa

Hi there, and welcome! Whether you’re here for inspiration, creative ideas, or simply a relaxing crafty escape, I’m so happy you’ve stopped by.

On this week’s Live with Michele, I created this beautiful card using the Product of the Month – True Blue Florals by Stampin’ Up!®. If you love exclusive products, you’re going to love Product of the Month—a special promotion featuring a brand-new, limited-release item every month. These products are some of the best Stampin’ Up! has to offer and aren’t available in any catalogue or in the Online Exclusives.

Each month, a new product is released and is available only once per account. Quantities are limited, so when they’re gone, they’re gone for good!

✨ December’s Product of the Month: True Blue Florals

This is a very simple layout, not too complicated, as the focus is on showcasing the fussy-cut florals. While fussy cutting does take a little extra time and patience, it is well worth the effort for the beautiful finished result.

The contrast of Night of Navy, Balmy Blue, and white, combined with the mix of textures from cardstock and vellum, gives this card a soft, elegant feel while allowing the florals to truly shine.

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Charming Day Water Colouring

Published on August 30, 2025August 30, 2025 by Michele Jutrisa

Hi there, and welcome! Whether you’re here for inspiration, ideas, or just a creative escape—I’m so happy you’ve stopped by.

On yesterday’s ‘Live with Michele’ I created this card using the Charming Day Bundle from the Floral Charm Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! ®.

It’s been a while since I last did any water colouring, and I’d forgotten just how much fun it is! I know a lot of people feel a little hesitant to give it a try, but honestly—it’s all about experimenting and playing. If you’re 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, you’ll see my favourite way to water colour and the effects I love to achieve. I’d love to know if you give it a try—let me know in the comments what technique you enjoyed most!

Measurements Used…

	Colour	Imperial/Letter	Metric/A4
Card Base Tent Fold	Basic Beige	4 ¼ x 11”, score @ 5 ½”	10.5 x 29.9cm, score at 14.9cm
Card Mat	DSP	4 x 5¼”	10 x 14.4cm
Card Front	Basic Beige	3⅞ x 5⅛”	9.7 x 14.1cm
Insert Mat	DSP	4 x 5¼”	10 x 14.4cm
Insert	Basic Beige	3⅞ x 5⅛”	9.7 x 14.1cm
Die Cut Leaves	Mossy Meadow	4¼ x 3”	10.5 x 7.5cm

Tip: make sure to use Stazon Ink to create a perfect image for water colouring.

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Floral Charm Suite Collection (English)

Impressions Abloom Dies

Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper

Basic Beige A4 Cardstock

Mossy Meadow A4 Cardstock

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

Peach Pie Classic Stampin Pad

Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad

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Painterly Pears Z-Fold Card Part 3

Published on August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 by Michele Jutrisa

Hi there, and welcome! Whether you’re here for inspiration, ideas, or just a creative escape—I’m so happy you’ve stopped by.

This is the third installment in our Z-Fold Card series. On Friday’s Live with Michele, I created this card using the Painterly Pears Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! ®.

I first spotted this design on YouTube by Annette Green — a Unique Z-Fold — and adapted the measurements to suit standard envelopes for both US Letter and A4 sizes.

What I love about this card is how unassuming it looks at first glance. But once you open it, the clever fold really showcases the stunning Designer Series Paper at its very best.

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Painterly Pears Suite Collection (English)

Textured Notes Dies

Basic White A4 Cardstock

Darling Duckling A4 Cardstock

Petal Pink A4 Cardstock

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

Darling Duckling Classic Stampin' Pad

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

Metallic Textures Rub Ons

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Let’s Craft Together Blog Hop- August

Published on August 4, 2025August 2, 2025 by Michele Jutrisa

Welcome to the Let’s Craft Together Blog Hop!

We’re a group of Australian Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrators who have joined forces to share our passion for papercraft and inspire creativity in your craft space.

Whether you’re a seasoned stamper or just starting out, we’re so glad you’re here—and we hope you’ll 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. There’s always something new to learn and love!

This month’s theme is:
🎉 Masculine Birthday Cards 🎉
Hosted by the talented Monique, this challenge is all about celebrating the men in our lives with handcrafted cards that are bold, stylish, and thoughtful.

Boho Vibes

For this month’s challenge, I decided to create a Masculine Birthday Card using the Boho Vibes Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up!®.

I had fun playing with a layered design—this card features two cards of different sizes, each opening in opposite directions and overlapping one another for a unique and interactive layout. The earthy tones and bold patterns from the Boho Vibes Suite made it perfect for a masculine look with plenty of style!

The simple black and white sentiment comes from the Greetings for All Mix & Match Ephemera pack.

The card was then finished of with a few white Matte Dots from the Neutral Matte Dots.

Cutting Measurements…

	Colour	Imperial/Letter	Metric/A4
Card Base 1	Secret Sea	5½ x 7”, score @ 2¾”	14.9 x 17cm, score at 6.5cm
Card Front Left 1	Secret Sea	2½ x 5¼”	6 x 14.4cm
Card Insert Mat 1	Cloud Cover	4 x 5¼”	10 x 14.4cm
Card Insert 1	DSP	3⅞ x 5⅛”	9.7 x 14.1cm
Card Base 2	Cloud Cover	6 x 4”, score at 3”	16 x 10.5cm, score at 8cm
Card Front 2	DSP	2¾ x 3¾”	7.5 x 10cm
Card Insert 2	Basic White	2¾ x 3¾”	7.5 x 10cm
Insert Strip 2	DSP	½ x 3¾”	1.4 x 10cm
Sentiment	Basic White	½ x 2¾”	1.4 x 7.5cm

Thank you for stopping by and reading my Blog. I hope you have enjoyed my projects & that you’re inspired to get crafty!

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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!