Timeless Christmas Gift Card Holder

Published on October 25, 2026October 25, 2026 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.

Using the Timeless Christmas Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up!®, I created this fun Gift Card Holder in the style of a folded tag.

It’s a lovely way to present a gift card to family, friends or anyone special over the festive season.

A little handmade happiness makes gift-giving even more special!

What do you think of this fun way to give a gift card?

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A Little Christmas Tunnel Card

Published on October 18, 2026October 18, 2026 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.

Over the last three weeks, I’ve been working on a special project with you — creating this fun Tunnel Card using the A Little Christmas Suite Collection and Pretty Poinsettia Dies by Stampin’ Up!®.

I’ve had so much fun creating this project and sharing each step with you, and I hope you’ve enjoyed crafting along with me!

So, why did I break the project into three weeks?

Originally, I had considered offering this as a paid workshop, but in the end, I decided I wanted to share the fun with everyone! ❤️

I also knew that creating a Tunnel Card like this involves quite a few steps, and I didn’t want it to turn into an all-day crafting session. Instead, I decided to break it down into smaller, more manageable bites over three weeks.

Luckily, the project naturally fell into three stages:

🎄 Week 1 – Creating the Elements: We made all the decorative pieces that bring our card to life.

✂️ Week 2 – Creating the Structure: We prepared and assembled all the pieces needed to build the base of our Tunnel Card.

❤️ Week 3 – Putting It All Together: We brought everything together to create our finished card, adding all those lovely details that make it so special.

Breaking it down this way meant we could take our time, enjoy the creative process and build our project step by step without feeling overwhelmed.

Thank you for joining me on this three-week crafting adventure! I’d love to know what you thought of creating the project this way. Would you enjoy more projects broken down into smaller, manageable steps?

Happy crafting! 💕

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A Little Christmas- Pivot Panel Card

Published on October 5, 2026October 5, 2026 by Michele Jutrisa

🎄 Hi there, and welcome! 🎄

Whether you’re here for inspiration, ideas, or just a little creative escape, I’m so happy you’ve stopped by. 💙

Today is a public holiday here, and I managed to sneak away into my studio for some much-needed creative play time! 😍

And look what I created…

A Fun Fold Pivot Panel Card using the A Little Christmas Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up!®

I had so much fun creating this one!

Now… are we tired of A Little Christmas yet? 😂

LOL — I’m definitely NOT! ❤️

I think I could keep creating with this suite all year!

What do you think? Would you give this fun fold a try?

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A Little Christmas Suite Collection (English)

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Cute Christmas Mouse Card

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

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

Today I’m playing catch-up and sharing a few cards I’ve made over the last couple of weeks. Life gets busy sometimes… LOL!

I absolutely love how this Christmas card turned out. I’ve had the idea for a little while, and I finally got to bring it to life.

The cute little mouse hiding amongst the Poinsettia flowers is the star of the card, with a sweet Merry Christmas greeting.

I’ve mixed products from a few different collections to create this card, including the Christmas Mice Bundle, Pretty Poinsettia Bundle and Magical Christmas Hot Foil Dies.

I usually tend to stay within one suite when I’m creating, so I really enjoyed stretching myself with this card and bringing products from different collections together. It was a little outside my usual style, but I love how it turned out!

Want to create your own Christmas cards? You can find the products I’ve used in my online store and start creating your own handmade Christmas projects.

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All Wrapped Up

Published on September 12, 2026September 12, 2026 by Michele Jutrisa

This Week’s Card – All Wrapped Up!

This week’s card brings together three beautiful products from the new catalogue—the All Wrapped Up Specialty Designer Series Paper, Elegantly Wrapped Bundle and Wrapped Greenery Bundle, these 3 items are part of the All Wrapped Up Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up!®.

And I have to say, the All Wrapped Up Specialty Designer Series Paper is absolutely stunning! The vintage-inspired designs, beautiful colours and silver foil accents make it a real standout.

One thing I particularly love about this Designer Series Paper is that it is single-sided and considerably thicker than our regular Designer Series Paper. This makes it especially versatile—not only for cards and scrapbook pages, but also for decorated boxes, gift packaging and other projects where you want a little more structure.

The Bow is the Star!

The focal point of this card is the beautiful die-cut bow from the Elegantly Wrapped Dies. But this isn’t just an ordinary die cut!

The bow was created using the Impressions Plate, which is designed to work with specially created Impressions Dies. These dies can both cut shapes and add beautiful embossed details, giving your projects an extra layer of texture and dimension.

For the best cutting and embossing results, use the Impressions Plate with the Impressions Dies in your Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.

My Tip for Using the Impressions Plate

I have found that giving your cardstock a very light spritz of water before running it through the machine helps achieve a lovely embossed effect.

Cut the bow pieces as you would normally do except I like to run it through the Cut & Emboss Machine twice using the normal plate sandwich. This helps keep the cardstock securely inside the die.

Then it’s time to change the sandwich for the embossing step:

Start with Plates 1 & 2.
Place your cardstock and die upside down, keeping the cut cardstock inside the die.
Place the Impressions Plate on top.
Add Plate 4.
Run the sandwich through the Cut & Emboss Machine again.

The Impressions Plate will stretch as it passes through the machine. Don’t worry—this is completely normal and is part of how the plate works to create those beautiful embossed details.

The result is a beautifully detailed bow with both clean, precise edges and gorgeous embossed texture—making it the perfect focal point for this card.

Bringing It All Together

The Wrapped Greenery Bundle adds the perfect finishing touch, with its delicate leaves, sprigs and berries providing a natural contrast to the beautiful bow and vintage-inspired Designer Series Paper.

I love how these three products work together. The Designer Series Paper provides the beautiful background, the greenery adds texture and detail, and the embossed bow becomes the star of the card.

And while I’ve used these products for a Christmas card, I can already see so many other possibilities—especially with the beautiful greenery and the versatility of the Designer Series Paper.

Measurements Used…

	Colour	Imperial/Letter	Metric/A4
Card BaseTent Fold	Peaceful Pine	4¼ x 11”, score @ 5½”	10.5 x 29.9cm, score at 14.9cm
Card Mat	Basic White	4 x 5¼”	10 x 14.4cm
Card Front	DSP	3⅞ x 5⅛”	9.7 x 14.1cm
Card Insert	Basic White	4 x 5¼”	10 x 14.4cm
Card Insert Strip	DSP	¾ x 5¼”	1.6 x 14.4cm
Doily	Basic White	4 ¼ x 4¼”	11 x 11cm
Tag	Basic White	2 x 1”	5 x 2.5cm
Bow & eyelets	Real Red	3 ¾ x 4¼”	9 x 11cm

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Holly Jolly Branches

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

In today’s Live with Michele, I created this simple and bright Christmas card using the Holly Jolly Branches Bundle by Stampin’ Up!®.

I’ve kept the card white on white, adding texture and interest with the Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder and a die-cut square from the Tile Garden Dies.

For a pop of Christmas colour, I die cut the trees from Azure Afternoon, Melon Mambo and Granny Apple Green cardstock, then layered them onto the Tile Garden die cut.

To add even more interest, I used the coordinating stamps from the Holly Jolly Branches Bundle to create visual texture on the trees.

🎄 Crafting Tip – Try Something Different!

There are lots of ways to change the look of these little trees!

✨ Use Designer Series Paper – Cut the trees from your favourite printed DSP for an easy way to add pattern and colour.

✨ Use your scraps! – Why not use those leftover pieces of Stampin’ Blends-coloured vellum?

For this card, I adhered the vellum to Basic White cardstock using Adhesive Sheets before die cutting the trees. This gives the vellum extra stability while still allowing the beautiful soft, translucent colour to show through.

💡 Want to know how I coloured the vellum?

Check out my previous video, “Covered in Flowers – Stampin’ Blends Background”, where I show you how I created the coloured vellum:

Watch the previous vellum colouring video

It’s also a great way to use up those little pieces of vellum and coloured scraps you might otherwise pop into the scrap bin!

I love how one simple design can look completely different just by changing the paper you use.

Simple. Bright. Fun. Festive — and a great way to use your stash!

Measurements Used…

	Colour	Imperial/Letter	Metric/A4
Card BaseTent Fold	Basic White	4 ¼ x 11”, score @ 5 ½”	10.5 x 29.9cm, score at 14.9cm
Card Front	Basic White	3¾ x 5”	9.5 x 13.9cm
Card Front Mat	Basic White	3 ⅞x 5⅛”	9.8 x 14.2cm
Tile Garden Die	Basic White	3 x 3”- die size 2¾ x 2¾”	9 x 9cm- die size-7 x 7cm
Sentiment	Basic White	4 x 1”	10 x 2cm
Insert	Basic White	3⅞ x 5⅛”	9.7 x 14.1cm
Insert Mat	Basic White	4 x 5¼”	10 x 14.4cm
Trees	Azure Afternoon Melon Mambo Granny Apple Green	2½ x 4” 2½ x 4” 3 x 2½”	6.5 x 10cm 6.5 x 10cm 8 x 6.5cm

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Wreath & Wonder Floating Card- Sneak Peek

Published on August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 by Michele Jutrisa

There’s something about adding a touch of metallic foil to a handmade card that instantly gives it that little bit of WOW!

For today’s card, I’m giving you a sneak peek at some exciting new products coming in the Radiance Awaits Brochure and September–December Stampin’ Up! ® Catalogue.

The star of this card is definitely the Wreath & Wonder Hot Foil Dies By Stampin’ Up!® ✨

The Wreath & Wonder Hot Foil Dies

I’ve used the detailed wreath from the Wreath & Wonder Hot Foil Dies to create the beautiful metallic wreath on my card.

If you haven’t tried hot foiling before, it is such a fun way to add another dimension to your card making. The foil catches the light beautifully and gives the delicate wreath an elegant finish without needing lots of extra embellishments.

And that’s what I particularly love about this card—the wreath really doesn’t need much else around it. The foil does the talking!

A little more Christmas magic

I’ve also used the Magical Christmas Hot Foil Dies for the “Tis the Season” sentiment, which I showed in a previous ‘Live’. The Magical Christmas Dies has 7 sentiments, all created at the same time..more to use on your next project which is what I have done today.

Having the sentiment created with hot foil as well brings the whole card together and gives the metallic detail a lovely consistency.

I’ve then added a few embellishments for just a little extra sparkle.

Don’t overlook the Designer Series Paper!

For the background, I’ve used the beautiful Whispering Woods Designer Series Paper.

I chose to cut the DSP into strips and layer them across the card front, creating a Floating Card. I love how this lets the different areas of the pattern show while creating a little more interest behind the wreath.

Although Whispering Woods works beautifully for a winter or Christmas project, I think this paper is one you’ll want to look at beyond the obvious. It would also be great for a scrapbooking page for boys and men—from childhood photos and teenage years to sporting memories, holidays and everyday moments.

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Joyful Friends – When the Card Doesn’t Quite Go to Plan

Published on August 22, 2026August 22, 2026 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 Friday’s Live with Michele, I created this card using the Joyful Friends Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up!®. This is another Sneak Peak to what is coming next month with the Sept-Dec Catalogue.

When Things Don’t Go to Plan

This was a fun card to make — and not necessarily because it turned out the way I had imagined! There were quite a few little bloopers along the way, and creatively, this one ended up being a bit of a learning experience for me.

For me, the finished card ended up feeling a little too green. If I were to remake it, I think I would use some Designer Series Paper as the card front and play around with the layout a little more.

But that’s the thing about creating — sometimes what we see in our heads doesn’t quite translate onto the card in front of us. And that’s okay!

What I Do Love

Not every card is going to be a favourite, and sometimes the cards that don’t work out exactly as planned are the ones that teach us the most. They give us ideas about what we might change, what we might try next time, and sometimes even lead us in a completely different creative direction.

One part of this card that I am really happy with is the colouring. I enjoyed using the Stampin’ Blends, and I think the Australian animals turned out really well. They certainly add plenty of personality to the card!

So, while this card may not have turned out exactly as I had hoped, I’m still glad I made it. It’s all part of the creative process — try something, see what happens, and then have another go!

And sometimes, that’s where the best ideas come from.

Measurements Used…

	Colour	Imperial/Letter	Metric/A4
Card Base Tent Fold	Peaceful Pine	4 ¼ x 11”, score @ 5 ½”	10.5 x 29.9cm, score at 14.9cm
Card Mat	Basic White	4 x 5¼”	10 x 14.4cm
Card Front	Basic White	3⅞ x 5⅛”	9.7 x 14.1cm
Card Insert	Basic White	4 x 5¼”	10 x 14.4cm
Stamping	Basic White	Half sheet of cardstock	Half sheet of cardstock

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Christmas Mice

Published on August 4, 2026August 2, 2026 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 this week’s Live with Michele, I created this sweet Christmas card using the Christmas Mice Bundle from the A Little Christmas Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up!®. This adorable bundle and suite will be available in September as part of the September–December Catalogue.

Last week I coloured these adorable little mice using Stampin’ Blends, but this week I wanted to show you a different look by using Stampin’ Up! Watercolour Pencils, Blender Pens, and Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper.

The design itself is simple, allowing this cute little mouse to take centre stage. I love using Watercolour Pencils because the colours blend so beautifully. With just a Blender Pen or a Water Painter, the pencil lines soften and melt together, creating a lovely hand-painted finish.

TIP:

If you use Basic White Cardstock instead of Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper, be sure to use a light touch when blending with a Blender Pen or Water Painter. Basic White Cardstock absorbs moisture much more quickly, and overworking it can cause the paper fibres to break down.

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Basic White A4 Cardstock

Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock

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A Little Christmas

Published on August 2, 2026August 2, 2026 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 this week’s Live with Michele, I created this sweet Christmas card using the A Little Christmas Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up!®. This adorable suite is a sneak peek from the upcoming September–December 2026 Catalogue, and it’s packed with festive inspiration for all your Christmas crafting.

I have completely fallen in love with these cute little mice! They’re full of personality and can be coloured using whatever colouring medium you enjoy most. For today’s card, I used Stampin’ Blends in Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, and Petal Pink to colour the mice, while the gift was brought to life with Cherry Cobbler and a touch of Golden Glow Shimmer Brush for some festive sparkle.

The A Little Christmas Designer Series Paper is incredibly versatile. The “A” sides feature charming Christmas scenes with the adorable mice and festive icons, while the “B” sides offer classic plaids and stripes that will coordinate beautifully with so many Christmas projects throughout the catalogue.

I also couldn’t resist sharing another sneak peek—the Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder. It creates such a gorgeous woven texture that adds depth and elegance to your card layers without taking attention away from the beautiful designer paper.

If you’re looking to get a head start on your Christmas crafting, this suite is sure to become a favourite!

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