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Chain Card Swap Blog Hop- Nancy

Published on by Michele Jutrisa

Back in October 2023 I joined a group of Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrators to take part in a ‘Card swap with a Twist – Chain card Swap.

How does this work?

The swap is similar to an old fashioned chain letter or I would say…”Chinese Whispers with Cards’

  • We were given a list of names – 11 in total (not including myself)
  • Create a simple card
  • Send to first person on the list
  • Wait to receive a card from someone…
  • ‘CASE’ that card and send it to the 2nd person on your list
  • Repeat until all people on the list has received a card

Now this is the fun part….When you CASE the card you received, it’s your interpretation of the received card. Just like ‘Chinese Whispers’ you may not end up with what you originally designed

Round 7 Waves of Inspiration

The CASING of this card came down to what did I have…..and I had the Waves of Inspiration Stamps and coordinating Waves Dies.

The waves I cut from Basic White and Misty Moonlight cardstock, then layered to create the crashing waves. The clouds I die cut in Basic White and using the small blending brush added Azure Afternoon or was it Blueberry Bushell (I can’t remember) lightly around the edges. The cloud dies leaves embossed lines or Cloud Fluffly Lines on the die cut, I just highlighted these lines with the Smoky Slate Blends.

The pelican was stamped in Smoky Slate and colour with Blends Smoky Slate, Balmy Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Crumb Cake, Natural Tones Blends ( Light, Medium Deep and Deep).

For the sentiment tag I stamped the Posts 3-4 times as close together as I could and then coloured using the same colours used before – Crumb Cake, Natural Tones Blends ( Light, Medium Deep and Deep). Then die cut with the coordinating die.

Were to Start…Start this hop at Nancy so you get the progression

Follow the Hop around and see how these creations changed from start to finish…you might be surprised to see how these cards finished up!

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

Stampin’ Up! products used in today’s Project

Product List
Waves Of Inspiration Cling Stamp Set (English)
Waves Dies
Basic White A4 Cardstock
Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Stampin’ Blends Light Combo Pack
Stampin’ Blends Medium Deep Combo
Stampin’ Blends Deep Combo Pack
Add All to Cart

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Jungle Pals

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I had so much fun yesterday on ‘Live with Michele’ creating this fun card. I used 3 NEW products from the Stampin’ Up! ® Sale-A-Bration Jan- Feb 2024 Catalogue – Jungle Pals Stamp Set, Heartfelt Hellos Stamp Set and Jungle Pals Dies.

These products are FREE when you purchase from any of our catalogues or from the Online Exclusives.

I coloured the Toucan using Stampin’ Blends. Did you know Toucan’s come in all different colours? I researched them on Google and in the end looked up cartoon images for the Toucan. He was fun to colour!

The colours I used were…

  • poppy Parade
  • Parakeet Party
  • Azure Afternoon
  • Daffodil Delight
  • Pumpkin Pie
  • Basic Black

The back ground for this card was coloured using Granny Apple Green, Garden Green, Azure Afternoon and Blueberry Bushel inks with a Blending Brush.

I wanted this card to look lush and bright, with lots of layers of different greens creating depth and flowers in bright colours.

After the Live had wrapped up I decided to add the Black Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems, as I felt it just need something to finish the flowers…to add a little bit of ‘POP!’

Measurements Used…

 ColourImperial/LetterMetric/A4
Card BaseGranny Apple Green4 ¼ x 11”, score @ 5 ½”10.5 x 29.9cm, score @ 14.9cm
Card Front – Die cut to sizeBasic White4¼ x 5½10.5 x 14.9cm
Card InsertBasic White4 x 5 ¼”10 x 14.4cm
Stamping – Toucan and SentimentBasic White4 x 3”10 x 8cm
FlowersMellon MamboScraps
Leaves & VinesGranny Apple Green
 Lemon Lime Twist
 Garden Green
TreePecan Pie

YouTube Video

Watch the video to see how I coloured the Toucan and put the card together.

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

Earn these products for FREE when you spend $90 or $180 (AU$) from the Sale-A-Bration Catalogue

Product List
Jungle Pals Cling Stamp Set
Jungle Pals Dies
Heartfelt Hellos Cling Stamp Set (English)

Products from Annual Catalogue

Product List
Deckled Rectangles Dies
Granny Apple Green A4 Cardstock
Garden Green A4 Card Stock
Lemon Lime Twist A4 Cardstock
Melon Mambo A4 Card Stock
Card Stock A4 Crushed Curry
Pecan Pie A4 Cardstock
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad
Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad
Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Parakeet Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Tahitian Tide Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Basic Black Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Blending Brushes
Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems
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Meandering Meadows – Live with Michele

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This card turned out really well…..I used the Meandering Meadows Suite found on the Stampin’ Up! ® page under the Online Exclusives. This is a stunning suite, the stamp images a simple and easy to colour and add elements to the beautiful papers in Meandering Meadows Designer Series Paper.

This card is a Fun Fold – Spanner Panel Card (why it’s called that …I don’t know). I liked this fun fold for this card because it highlights the Designer Series Paper beautifully. You get the hint of the scene on the front and then open it up to see more of the stunning meadows. Open the center flap to find the greeting….It’s a card that just keeps getting better.

I have added the YouTube Live Video below.

Measurements Used…

 ColourImperial/LetterMetric/A4
Card BaseOrchid Oasis5½ x 8½”, score @ 4¼”14.9 x 21cm, score @ 10.5cm
Card FrontWindow Sheet1⅛ x 5”3 x 14cm
Side PanelsOrchid Oasis1⅛ x 4”3 x 10cm
Card Front  DSP2½ x 4”7.2 x 10cm
Card Insert SidesDSP1⅛ x 4”3 x 10cm
Card InsertBasic White2½ x 4”7.2 x 10cm
Stylish Shapes Circle, Stamping & die cut gateBasic White3 x 3” Circle 1½ x 3¼” Gate 2½ x 5” Stamping7 x 7cm Circle 4 x 8 cm Gate 6 x 12cm Stamping

Tips & Tricks

  • Side panels are 3.5cm wide (1 ⅜”), in the video the first base I cut it was too narrow, you will see me discard that one and re cut.
  • I used Window Sheet across the base so it allows the view of the meadow to be seen through the gate. Rather than blocking it off with solid cardstock.
  • The DSP on card front you could make the same width as center panel…either way would look great.
  • Colouring with the Stampin’ Up! ® Blends is very simple and you don’t need to use the same number of colours.

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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!

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Product List
Meandering Meadows Suite Collection (English)
[162745]
$144.50
Distressed Tile 3 D Embossing Folder
[162189]
$16.75
Stylish Shapes Dies
[159183]
$53.00
Window Sheets
[142314]
$8.75
Orchid Oasis A4 Cardstock
[159265]
$17.50
Basic White A4 Cardstock
[159228]
$18.50
Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad
[149165]
$15.75
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad
[147116]
$15.75
Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad
[161648]
$15.75
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154885]
$17.50
Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154892]
$17.50
Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154903]
$17.50
Orchid Oasis Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[159223]
$17.50
Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154887]
$17.50
Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154882]
$17.50
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154904]
$17.50
Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154830]
$17.50
Blending Brushes
[153611]
$23.00
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Gift of Giving

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On my Friday’s ‘Live with Michele’, I created this simple and fun Accordion Fold Card using Stampin’ Up!® Gift of Giving Stamps and Merry Bold & Bright Designer series Paper.

I saw this card by Connie Stewart, Simple Simple Stamping and had to re-create it, replacing the accordion cardstock with Designer Series paper.

This is a very simple card and simple to recreate using any image and Designer Series Paper. Measurements and video are below.

Measurements Used…

 ColourImperial/LetterMetric/A4
Card BaseLemon Lime Twist4 ¼ x 5 ½” 2¾ x 5 ½”10.5 x 14.9 7 x 14.9cm
Card FrontBasic White2½ x 5¼”6.5 x 14.4cm
Card InsertBasic White2½ x 4”6.5 x 11cm
AccordionDSP4 ¼ x 8¼” Score @ 2¾, 5 ½”12 x 22.5 Score @ 7.5, 15cm

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Product List
Gift Of Giving Cling Stamp Set (English)
[162075]
$42.00
Merry Bold & Bright 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
[161945]
$21.75
Basic White A4 Cardstock
[159228]
$18.50
Lemon Lime Twist A4 Cardstock
[144250]
$17.50
Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon
[156485]
$12.25
Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad
[161663]
$15.75
Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154899]
$17.50
Sweet Sorbet Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[159224]
$17.50
Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154958]
$17.50
Basic Black Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154843]
$17.50
Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154904]
$17.50
Wild Wheat Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161661]
$17.50
Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161682]
$17.50
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
[154883]
$17.50
Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
[161672]
$17.50
Stampin' Blends Color Lifter
[144608]
$8.75
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Hey Chuck – Let’s Craft Together Blog hop

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Welcome to Let’s Craft Together Blog Hop. We are a group of Australian Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrators that are coming together to share our creative ideas with you. We are happy that you can join us and hope that we can Inspire you to make creations of your own. Each month we will be showing different ideas based around products, themes and challenges.

Our theme this month is a ‘Picture Inspiration’, – create a project using the below picture as your inspiration. It may be the colours, images or sketches. This challenge was given to us by Maheswari, I had a lot of fun creating this card, not only with the challenge but with ‘Hey Chuck’ Bundle.

I have chosen 3 elements from the ‘Picture Inspiration’

  • 3 Rectangle elements
  • Torn Edges
  • Elements from behind the last rectangle

Hey Chuck

This is my second card using the ‘Hey Chuck’ Bundle and I seem to be creating a theme with these cards. They are bright and lots of fun, in both creating them as well as enjoying the finished card.

3 Rectangle elements – My use of the above elements is very broad as my chooks would not stay in the confines of the rectangles.

Torn Edges – The Lemon Lime Twist card stock is from the White Center Specialty Paper and when torn the white core shows.

Elements from behind the last rectangle – The die cut sun, wind vane and ‘Rise & Shine’ sign and the elements from behind the last rectangle.

How to Make….

  • Cut all cardstock and score.
  • Card Mat – Tear approx 1cm off top and bottom of Lemon Lime Twist White Center Specialty Paper and adhere to the card base. Keep torn off pieces, one to be used on the card insert.
    • Tip- If you want the white core to be on the front of the Card Base, have right side up and tear towards yourself.
  • Die cut 3 rectangles with the Deckled Rectangles using the 2nd smallest die.
  • Die cut Sun and Wind Vanes
  • Stamp Chock and Fence images in Memento Tuxedo Black. You can see how I coloured fences and chocks from my YouTube Video -Live with Michele
  • Fences and Chooks coloured with Stampin’ Blends
    • Fences using Blends – Crumb Cake Combo & Bronze
    • Chooks
      1. Bodies- Daffodil Delight Combo, Wild Wheat
      2. Tails – Poppy Parade, Tranquil Tide
      3. Tails – Tranquil Tide, Granny Apple Green, Starry Sky
      4. Tails – Fresh Freesia Combo, Orchid Oasis Light, Blackberry Bliss Combo
  • Sentiment ‘Rise & Shine’
    • Stamp in Early Espresso Ink
    • Use Deckled Rectangles to cut sentiment – there is no die the right size for this, I used a larger die to cut 2 sides & then moved die to cut other 2 sides.
    • With blending brush and Crumb Cake Ink colour the sentiment.
  • Adhere the 3 rectangles to card front, leave room to slip sun behind last rectangle.
  • Using Multi Purpose Glue adhere the fences onto the rectangles.
  • Add dimensionals to the back of the chooks and add to card front.
  • Tuck sun behind the last rectangle.
  • Glue wind vane and sentiment to card front.
  • Card Insert
    • Glue one of the torn Lemon Lime Twist White Center Specialty Paper pieces to the bottom edge of the card insert.
    • Add fence and Wind Vane
    • Stamp ‘It’s your Birthday’ sentiment with Early Espresso Ink.

Cutting Measurements

PaperColourImperial/LetterMetric/A4
Card Base Misty Moonlight5½ x 8½” score at 4 ¼”14.9 x 21cm, score at 10.5cm
Card Mat Lemon Lime Twist
White Center Specialty Paper		4¼ x 5½ ”10.5 x 14.9cm
3 RectanglesBasic White4 x 6″9 x 14.9cm
Card InsertBasic White 4 x 5¼” 10 x 14.4cm
Stamping – Chocks x 3Basic White 4¼ x 5½ 10.5 x 14.9cm
SentimentBasic White1 x 2½3 x 6cm
Stamping – Fence x 4Basic White2½ x 4¼”7.5 x 10.5 cm
Sun Die CutCrushed Curry2 x 3″4 x 7cm
Wind Vane x 2Basic Black2½ x 4¼”7.5 x 10.5cm

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

You may be starting here or have come from someone else’s blog – either way there is a list at the end of this post to help you move around all the different blogs and get many amazing ideas. We all have our country listed – so if you are looking for a demonstrator in your country, these demonstrators would love to look after you with your Stampin’ Up! ® shopping or if you would like to join our Stampin’ Up!® teams.

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Stampin’ Up! products used in today’s Project

Product List
Hey Chuck Bundle
White Center 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper
Basic White A4 Cardstock
Starry Sky A4 Cardstock
Card Stock A4 Crushed Curry
Basic Black A4 Card Stock
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad
Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Bronze & Ivory Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Wild Wheat Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Tahitian Tide Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Starry Sky Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Orchid Oasis Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Small Blending Brushes

Online Exclusives

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Hey Chuck

Published on by Michele Jutrisa

This week on my ‘Live with Michele’ I created this fun card using the Stampin’ Up!® ‘Hey Chuck’ Bundle. I was inspired by lots of different cards created by some very talented Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrators.

The rooster – Chuck! I coloured using the Stampin Blends, on my video below you will see what colours I used and how they were used to create this ‘Loud and a bit Crazy’ Rooster.

I also added clouds with a template made using the Basic Boarders Die and Starry Sky Link brushed on with a blending Brush.

Measurements Used…Sorry I have had to remove the measurements…

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

Stampin’ Up! products used in today’s Project

All products used are listed below and are linked to my On-Line Store

Product List
Hey Chuck Bundle
Deckled Rectangles Dies
Basic Borders Dies
Basic White A4 Cardstock
Orchid Oasis A4 Cardstock
Basic Black A4 Card Stock
Card Stock A4 Crushed Curry
Granny Apple Green A4 Cardstock
Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Bronze & Ivory Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Wild Wheat Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Orchid Oasis Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Blending Brushes

Online Exclusives

To all the Online Exclusives click HERE or on the image below, this items will not be found in the catalogues so check back throughout the year to see what is new.

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Zoo Crew – Live with Michele

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Today my card I have created to give to friend that has just become a first time Grandmother.

I thought the Lama from the Zoo Crew Suite was a must for this card, with her sitting there busy knitting away….maybe creating something fun for a new baby.

I stamped the Lama with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and coloured it using Stampin’ Up! Blends.

When layering the Designer series Paper I felt it needed a bit of a lift, the two pieces of DSP with a white background was just too similar and needed to be a little different. A good way to change this with out completely changing the paper is to colour it. There are many ways you can colour your DSP and for this card I used the Lemon Lolly Blends. By using the Brush Nib end of your blend, colour the DSP – making sure you use the side of the brush not the point.

How to make this card…

If you get lost for ideas on card layouts, check out places like Pinterest. Here you can find lots of ideas by searching ‘Card Templates’ or ‘Card Sketches’. CardMaps and MojoSketch on Pinterest. I have a board on my Pinterest site called ‘Card Templates’ were I have saved card ideas. Sometimes I use these ideas when I’m feeling a bit lost for an idea or need some inspiration. When you do use an idea that not your own and share on Social Media (etc), then give credit to Where or Who inspired you.

Cutting Measurements

PaperColourImperial/LetterMetric/A4
Card Base Boho Blue4 ¼ x 11”, score @ 5 ½”10.5 x 29.9cm, score @ 14.9cm
Card Mat Basic White4 x 5 ¼”10 x 14.4cm
Card FrontBoho Blue3⅞ x 5⅛”9.7 x 14.1cm
DSP 1¼ x 4¼”3 x 11cm
DSP  ¾ x 4″ 2 x 11cm
 DSP  2 x 2 5 x 5cm
Circle 2½”Vellum3 x 3″7.5 x 7.5cm
Sentimentbasic White2 x 4″ (scrap)5 x 10cm 9Scrap)

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Stampin’ Up! products used in today’s Project

Product List
Zoo Crew Suite Collection (English)
Charming Sentiments Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Basics 3 D Embossing Folders
Stylish Shapes Dies
Boho Blue Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack
Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Bronze & Ivory Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Basic White A4 Cardstock
Boho Blue A4 Cardstock
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Tinsel Gems Three Pack

Online Exclusives

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Elegant Boarder Dies – Live with Michele

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Did you see my ‘Live” on Friday, if you missed it and can catch up on the replay below.

I love these stunning ‘Elegant Boarder Dies‘, they are part of the NEW Online Exclusives. These products will be only found on my “Online Store’ under -Online Exclusives, they will not be in any Catalogue. New products will be added through out the year so check back to my Online store.

Elegant Boarder Dies

Measurements Used…

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Stampin’ Up! products used in today’s Project

All products used are listed below and are linked to my On-Line Store

Product List
Elegant Borders Dies
Perfectly Penciled 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Go To Greetings Cling Stamp Set (English)
Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock
Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

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By the Bay Creativity Abounds Blog Hop

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Welcome to Creativity Abounds Blog Hop.   We are a group of very keen Stampin’ Up!® Demonstrators from all around the world that are coming together to share our creative ideas with you.  We are happy that you can join us and hope that we can Inspire you to make creations of your own.

By the Bay

The Creativity Abounds Blog Hop Theme this month is By the Bay Suite Collection.

This card was created for our Stamp Camp held last weekend. It was amazing and the project created by the other team members were amazing. To see them follow the Hop, links are listed below. I hope next time you can join us….Our next Camp will be in July, so watch for more details as we get closer.

Here is my card that I created for the camp and this hop.

This card is made of layers, of Crumb Cake and Bermuda Bay Cardstock. The circle background was created by colouring vellum with Stampin’ Blends (Tahitian Tide & Bermuda Bay) and 99% Alcohol. I wanted the alcohol background to give the feeling of movement and water.

To see how I created this background, see my video using this technique HERE, from a few years ago.

The card Insert kept very simple….

You may be starting here or have come from someone else’s blog – either way there is a list at the end of this post to help you move around all the different blogs and get many amazing ideas. We all have our country listed – so if you are looking for a demonstrator in your country, these demonstrators would love to look after you with your Stampin’ Up! ® shopping or if you would like to join our Stampin’ Up!® teams.

Follow the Hop here..

For More Inspiration we have our new Tutorial Bundle

    Meet the Design Team of Creativity Abounds..

    Stampin’ Up! Product Used in today’s project

    Product List
    By The Bay Suite Collection (English)
    Stylish Shapes Dies
    Tahitian Tide Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
    Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
    Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
    Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
    White Vellum A4 Card Stock
    Basic White A4 Cardstock
    Crumb Cake A4 Card Stock
    Card Stock A4 Bermuda Bay
    Linen Thread
    Small Blending Brushes
    Adhesive Sheets

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    Let’s Craft Together Blog Hop – Colour Challenge #001

    Published on by Michele Jutrisa

    Welcome to Let’s Craft Together, we are a group of Stampin’ Up!® friends and Independent Demonstrators from Australia. We love to crafting together and challenging each other each month to create new projects which we want to share with you. Each month we will be showing different ideas based around products, themes and challenges. So I hope you can join us and follow along with our Blog Hops.

    Colour Challenge #001

    Our first Challenge for 2023 is a Colour Challenge, using colours that gives you the feel of ‘Summer Fun’

    Dainty Delight

    Dainty Delight Bundle 160675 is a new bundle from the Jan- April 2023 Stampin’ Up! ® Mini Catalogue. It is just as the name says “dainty’. The bundle includes dies that cut out the stamped images, it also includes extra flowers, leaves and this beautiful ‘Vine’. Layer them altogether to create amazing floral elements for cards and scrapbook pages.

    For my card today I have stamped one of the floral images with Memento Tuxedo Black and coloured it with the Blends from the challenge colour palette. All 6 colours were used and below is an image showing were they are used.

    Under the flowers I added the ‘Vine’ Die cut from Granny Apple Green cardstock, this just gives a nice base for the floral image. I also added 2 die cut pieces, cut from vellum and lightly coloured using Highland Heather Blends.

    I love the new embossing folder, Cane Weave 3D 160580. It is part of the Regency Park Suite Collection 160583 and it is a brilliant base for this card. I can see I will be using this one a lot.

    The Sentiment ‘Happy Birthday’ comes from the Sentimental Park 160561 stamps which is also from the Regency Park Suite Collection 160583.

    When you purchase Dainty Delight Bundle 160675 $96.25 (AU), you can choose a Sale-A-Bration item for FREE. YES, it’s that time of the year again…..and in the SAB there is a coordinating Designer Series Paper – Dainty Flowers – it’s a must have.

    SALE-A-BRATION…spend $90 or $180 and choose an item for free from the Sale-A-Bration Catalogue. ( will share Links to the Mini and SAB after 5th Jan)

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

    Now that you have enjoyed checking out my Blog post, please go and have a look at the others in our Hop. If you have any questions please post them in the comments and I will get back to you as soon as I can.

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    Stampin’ Up! products used in today’s Project

    Product List
    Basic White A4 Cardstock
    Granny Apple Green A4 Cardstock
    Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
    Baker's Twine Essentials Pack
    Tahitian Tide Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
    Polished Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
    Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
    Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
    Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
    Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
    Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
    Stampin' Trimmer

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