Festive Friends

Published on September 27, 2025September 27, 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 Festive Friends Bundle by Stampin’ Up! ®.

If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to get creative this Christmas, the Festive Friends Bundle is a perfect place to start. The simple, cheerful images are wonderful for learning colour blending with the Stampin’ Blends—you 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. There’s even a versatile tag die, making it quick and easy to create personalised gift tags for all your holiday presents.

Whether you’re making cards, tags, or festive décor, Festive Friends gives you endless creative possibilities this season. 🎄✨

Measurements Used…

	Colour	Imperial/Letter	Metric/A4
Card Base Tent Fold	Pool Party	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	Pool Party	3⅞ x 5⅛”	9.7 x 14.1cm
Card Front Support	Pool Party	3⅝ x 4⅞	9.5 x 13.9
Insert Mat	Pool Party	4 x 5¼”	10 x 14.4cm
Insert	Basic White	3⅞ x 5⅛”	9.7 x 14.1cm
Stamping	Basic White	4 x 4¼”	10 x 10.5cm
Trees	Old Olive	3½ x 4¼”	9 x 10.5cm

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Modern Christmas -Pop-Up Card

Published on September 20, 2025September 20, 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 Modern Christmas Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up!® — available now in the Online Exclusives section of my Online Store.

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! ✨

This particular card design was inspired by one I saw on Instagram, originally created by Sonja Mehl. I’ve adapted her measurements slightly to suit our standard card sizes.

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Traditions of Christmas Scrapbook Layout

Published on September 13, 2025September 13, 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 scrapbook layout using the Traditions of Christmas Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! ®.

If you love these papers and would like some extra guidance in creating your layouts, Stampin’ Up! offers the Keeping 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: there’s no gold foiling and it also features a couple of specialty papers that are exclusive to the kit. Along with the papers, you’ll 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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Traditions Of Christmas Suite Collection (English)

Alphabet à La Mode Dies

White Willow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock

Old Olive 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

Secret Sea 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

Cherry Cobbler A4 Card Stock

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Regals Stampin' Write Markers

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Impressions Abloom -Watercolour

Published on September 6, 2025September 6, 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 a watercolouring technique with the Impressions Abloom Bundle by Stampin’ Up! ®.”

The card design itself is very simple—white 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. Don’t be afraid to try new things—you never know what effects you might discover!

Be sure to let the paper dry completely before die-cutting so you achieve clean cuts. Once you’ve cut the pieces you need, keep the leftovers—they’ll be perfect for future projects.

Measurements Used…

	Colour	Imperial/Letter	Metric/A4
Card Base Tent Fold	Basic White	4 ¼ x 11”, score @ 5 ½”	10.5 x 29.9cm, score at 14.9cm
Card Front	Basic White	4 x 5¼”	10 x 14.4cm
Card Insert	Basic White	4 x 5 ¼”	10 x 14.4cm
Sentiment	Basic White	1¼ x 2”	3 x 5cm

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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

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Painterly Pears Triple Z-Fold Card – Part 2

Published on August 5, 2025August 3, 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 Friday’s ‘Live with Michele’, I created a Triple Z-Fold Card using the Painterly Pears Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up!®

Fruit-themed suites aren’t usually my first pick, but I’m absolutely loving the rich colours in this one! In fact, on this card, the pears almost fade into the background, allowing the vibrant hues and floral elements to take centre stage.

To continue exploring fun ways to use Z-Fold styles, I’ve taken it a step further and created a Triple Z-Fold Card—and I love how it turned out!

TIP: Below is a cutting diagram showing how I created the Secret Sea card bases from one sheet of cardstock. It works for both A4 and Letter-sized cardstock.
Each layer is scored into three sections—Left, Middle, and Right. The Middle sections must all be the same width to ensure your card folds flat. The Left and Right sections can be any width you choose, depending on your design.

Painterly Pears Triple Z-Fold Printable Tutorial

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Painterly Pears Suite Collection (English)

Secret Sea A4 Cardstock

Darling Duckling A4 Cardstock

Basic Beige A4 Cardstock

Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

Darling Duckling Classic Stampin' Pad

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Painterly Pears Z-Fold Card

Published on July 26, 2025July 26, 2025 by Michele Jutrisa

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

On yesterday’s Live with Michele, I shared a card created with the Painterly Pears Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! ®. This is a truly stunning suite, with the Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper taking centre stage.

Over the coming weeks, I’ll be exploring different styles of Z-Fold cards, and I plan to use the Painterly Pears Suite Collection in each one. By the end, we’ll have a beautiful collection of coordinated projects—perfect to bundle up as a heartfelt gift!

The Painterly Pears stamp set features beautifully textured images that give a lovely three-dimensional effect. By blending a couple of ink colours, the pears come to life—so realistic, they almost look good enough to eat!

Be sure to check back each week to follow along and see what fold style we try next. And I’d love to hear from you—leave a comment and let me know your favourite card fold style!

Painterly Pears Printable Tutorial

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Extraordinary Flora

Published on July 19, 2025July 19, 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 Extraordinary Flora Bundle by Stampin’ Up! ®.

Extraordinary Flora – White on White Elegance

The Extraordinary Flora is a beautifully versatile bundle featuring a large stamp and die set. While the stamped images are small, the coordinating die cuts them all out in one single pass—making it a real time-saver! Back in-stock soon (available from 21 July), the coordinating Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape can also be used with the same die for even more creative possibilities.

For this card, I’ve created a white-on-white design that’s full of interest and dimension thanks to the Damask Designs Embossing Folder. The subtle texture adds elegance while keeping the palette soft and clean.

To bring in some gentle colour, I stamped the small floral images from the Extraordinary Flora stamp set and coloured them using Stampin’ Up! Watercolour Pencils (both Packs 1 & 2). I then blended the colour using the Stampin’ Blends Colour Lifter—an alcohol-based tool—which allowed me to safely use Memento Tuxedo Black Ink for stamping.

Measurements Used…

Cutting Measurements

	Colour	Imperial/Letter	Metric/A4
Card Base Tent Fold	Basic White	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
Everyday Arches Die	Basic White	3 x 4”	8 x 10.5cm
Extraordinary Flora Stamp/Die	Basic White	4¼ x 5½”	10.5 x 14.9cm
Card Insert Mat	Basic White	4 x 5¼”	10 x 14.4cm
Card Insert Front	Basic White	3⅞ x 5⅛”	9.7 x 14.1cm

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🖌️ Ink Tips for Colouring Tools

🎨 Using Water-Based Tools

Aqua Painters or Blender Pens
✅ Use StazOn Ink (solvent-based)
👉 Won’t smudge when using water

StazOn is waterproof, perfect for any colouring that involves water.

✍️ Using Alcohol-Based Markers

Stampin’ Blends or other alcohol markers
✅ Use Memento Ink (water-based)
👉 Prevents bleeding when blending

Memento Ink is gentle with alcohol markers and keeps your stamped lines crisp.

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Jolly Holly

Published on July 11, 2025July 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.

On ‘Live with Michele’ I created another card using the Jolly Holly Bundle by Stampin’ Up! ®.

Having another play with the Jolly Holly Bundle!
For this card, I used the coordinating die from the bundle that partially cuts the holly, allowing the petals to be lifted and layered over the frame for added dimension. The holly is coloured with Stampin’ Up!® Watercolor Pencils and blended using the Colour Lifter from the Blends range. The frame is from the Beautiful Motifs die set and perfectly highlights the holly detail.

Measurements Used…

Cutting Measurements

	Colour	Imperial/Letter	Metric/A4
Card Base	Crumb Cake	4 ¼ x 11”, score @ 5 ½”	10.5 x 29.9cm, score at 14.9cm
Die Cut Panel	Crumb Cake	4¼ x 5½”	10.5 x 14.9cm
Frame	Early Espresso	4¼ x 5½”	10.5 x 14.9cm
Card Insert Mat	Early Espresso	4 x 5 ¼”	10 x 14.4cm
Card Insert	Basic White	3⅞ x 5⅛”	9.7 x 14.1cm

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