Mosaic Garden Suite Collection – Sneak Peek

Published on August 11, 2026August 9, 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.

Here’s another Sneak Peek at the gorgeous Mosaic Garden Suite Collection, coming in the September–December Stampin’ Up! Catalogue.

My Two Heroes 💙

There are two standouts for me in this suite:

🌿 Mosaic Garden Designer Series Paper
I love the beautiful small-print designs in this DSP, and of course, there’s plenty of my favourite colour—blue! In this case, it’s the gorgeous Hydrangea Hue.

✨ Tile Garden Dies
These dies are the other hero for me. They feature beautiful square designs and are a wonderful alternative to the much-loved Spotlight on Nature Dies.

My Tip for Using the Dies When Creating a Card Layout

My tip is to die-cut all the Tile Garden Dies in different colours of cardstock and keep the pieces together as your own card layout templates.

You can then move the different shapes and sizes around and layer the pieces in different ways until you find a layout you love. Once you have a design you’re happy with, you can use it as a template to create your next card.

It’s a simple way to play with your dies and plan your card design before you start cutting into your favourite cardstock and Designer Series Paper! 💙

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 Mat	Pretty Peacock	4 x 5¼”	10 x 14.4cm
Card Front	DSP	3⅞ x 5⅛”	9.7 x 14.1cm
Insert Mat	Prety Peacock	4 x 5¼”	10 x 14.4cm
Insert	Basic White	3⅞ x 5⅛”	9.7 x 14.1cm
Card Front Strip	Old Olive	4 x ⅝”	10 x 1.5cm
Tile Garden Dies	Basic White	4 x 4”	10 x 10cm
Tile Garden Dies	Basic White	2¾ x 2¾”	7 x 7cm

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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.

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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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Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper

Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1

Watercolor Pencils Assortment 2

Blender Pens

Basic White A4 Cardstock

Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

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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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Stylish Shapes Dies

Lost Lagoon A4 Cardstock

Basic Beige A4 Cardstock

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A Wonderful Match | Grand Final Scrapbook Page

Published on July 20, 2026July 20, 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.

I had so much fun creating this scrapbook layout featuring photos of my son’s Mittagong Under 15 Soccer Team after they won the Grand Final in 2016. When Stampin’ Up!® released the A Wonderful Match Suite Collection, I knew it would be perfect for these memories, so I tucked it away until I found the right photos.

To balance the bold patterned papers, I layered three different designs at varying lengths. This creates plenty of white space, allowing the photos to remain the focal point while softening the busy patterns. I also inked the edges of each paper with Memento Black Ink to add definition and help each layer stand out.

The team’s colours were green and gold, so adding a strip of coordinating cardstock across the page ties the whole layout together and reinforces the theme.

Hidden behind Patrick’s photo is a journaling tag that tells the story of the day, the team’s incredible achievement, and the journey that led them to becoming Grand Final winners. It’s a lovely interactive element that preserves the memories without overwhelming the design.

I hope this layout inspires you to pull out those special sports photos and create a page that celebrates not only the victory but also the friendships and memories made along the way.

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Moonlit Flora WV Fun Fold

Published on July 19, 2026July 19, 2026 by Michele Jutrisa

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

In this week’s Live with Michele, I created a WV Fun Fold Card featuring the beautiful Stampin’ Up!® Moonlit Flora Suite Collection.

The card base is made from Solid Core Cardstock, while the decorative layers use Designer Series Paper and Two-Tone Cardstock. Using Two-Tone Cardstock helps keep the overall card lighter, as it’s slightly thinner than standard cardstock while still providing a lovely coordinating layer.

If you’re concerned about the finished card becoming too bulky for posting, simply leave off the mat layers on Card Base A and add mat layers to Card Base B only. You’ll still achieve the beautiful layered look while keeping the card slimmer and easier to mail.

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Moonlit Flora Suite Collection (English)

Old Olive A4 Card Stock

Mossy Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

Basic Beige 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

Berry Burst 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

Golden Glow Classic Stampin' Pad

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Create Elegant Foiled Butterflies with the NEW Stampin’ Up! Hot Foil System

Published on July 12, 2026July 12, 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.

The wait is finally over! On Friday’s Live with Michele, I introduced the NEW Stampin’ Up! Hot Foil System, and I had so much fun sharing this exciting new addition to our crafting tools.

If you’ve been wondering how the Hot Foil System works, this project is the perfect place to start. We explored just how easy it is to add beautiful metallic shine and elegant details to your handmade cards.

Beautiful Foiled Butterflies

Our first step was creating a collection of gorgeous butterflies using the Butterfly Flight Hot Foil Dies Bundle and the coordinating Masks.

The Hot Foil Dies create stunning foiled designs, while the coordinating Masks make it easy to add colour and dimension. By combining the two, we created butterflies with beautiful shimmer and vibrant colour that are perfect for cards, scrapbook layouts and other paper crafting projects.

Creating the Card

Once our butterflies were complete, we used the Moonlit Flora Suite Collection to create an elegant floral card.

The soft floral elements from the suite paired beautifully with the shimmering butterflies, creating a design that feels both delicate and eye-catching. Sometimes just a touch of foil is all you need to take a project from lovely to truly special.

Why You’ll Love the Hot Foil System

The new Stampin’ Up! Hot Foil System makes it simple to add professional-looking foil accents to your projects. Whether you’re creating cards, scrapbook layouts, gift packaging or home décor, the beautiful foiled finish adds that extra touch of elegance.

With a wide range of Hot Foil Dies and coordinating products becoming available, there are so many creative possibilities to explore.

Tutorial

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If you missed Friday’s Live, don’t worry! You can still watch the replay and craft along with me as I demonstrate the Hot Foil System, share my tips for getting great results, and create this beautiful butterfly card from start to finish.

I’d love to hear what you think of the new Hot Foil System. Let me know in the comments—what would you create first?

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A Day to Remember

Published on June 28, 2026June 28, 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.

At the moment, I’m working on an album called “All About Me.” It’s all about digging into your craft stash and using what you already have to create a fun, interactive album that’s full of memories and personality.

So grab your supplies, make yourself a cuppa, and let’s get started. Happy crafting!

Restoring a Precious Childhood Memory

The other day I was sorting through some old photos when I came across a collection that I thought had been lost forever. I was absolutely thrilled to find them! Among them was a faded, tattered photo of me taken at Marineland, Queensland, sometime around 1970 or 1971.

The photo had certainly seen better days, so I scanned it and asked ChatGPT to restore it. I was amazed by the result—it brought the photo back to life while still keeping it looking like the original. I think it did a wonderful job, and I’ll definitely be restoring more of my old damaged photos.

One thing I would recommend is being careful when using photo restoration software. Some programs can over-edit your images, changing facial features or colours so much that they no longer resemble the original photograph. I prefer a restoration that preserves the authenticity and character of the original memory.

Creating the Layout

For this scrapbook page, I went shopping in my own craft stash.

I chose the Everyday Happiness Designer Series Paper and the Everyday You & Me Scrapbook Workshop Kit for the page base. I also found some leftover die cuts from the Seaside Wishes Bundle and another retired bundle whose name escapes me. Then I came across the Waves of Inspiration Bundle, and I simply had to include the pelican—it was the perfect finishing touch for a page about a day by the sea.

For the title, I used a sentiment from the Celebrate Together Stamp Set.

I love projects like this because they’re a wonderful reminder that those leftover embellishments, die cuts and papers can come together to create something truly special.

Preserving More Than Just Photos

While filming my video, I found myself reminiscing about Marineland and all the wonderful childhood memories it brought back. Afterwards, I did a little research online and found some vintage promotional images from the attraction. I printed them at 3″ x 4″ to include alongside my photos, helping to tell more of the story.

I also shared one of my favourite scrapbook tips—adding a slimline interactive page for extra photos and journaling. It’s a great way to include more photos and memories without adding another full page layout, while giving yourself plenty of room to tell the stories behind the photographs.

These extra pages add movement, interest, and space for those little details that might otherwise be forgotten—especially when documenting places that are now long gone.

Below, I’ll show you how easy it is to create your own slimline page to hold additional photos and the memories that go with them. It’s a simple addition that adds so much to your 6 x 8 album.

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Wild Bunch Swing Card

Published on June 27, 2026June 27, 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.

I’ve wanted to make a Swing Card ever since creating my Swing Easel Card last Christmas, and I’m so glad I finally gave it a try. It was so much fun to make, and I already know I’ll be creating more!

For this interactive card, I used the Stampin’ Up!® Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite Collection along with the June Product of the Month – Wild Bunch. Although the Wild Bunch stamps have now sold out, you can easily recreate this design by substituting another feature element, such as one of the larger butterflies from the Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite.

Gently pull the sides of the card and watch the center panel swing open to reveal the greeting panel hidden on the back. It’s a clever design that’s sure to delight the recipient while still folding to fit inside a standard envelope for both Australian and US card sizes.

Below you’ll find a free printable tutorial, along with links to my YouTube video tutorial, where I guide you through each step of creating this fun Swing Card.

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Thank you so much for your support, and happy crafting!

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Wild Bunch Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite Collection

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Pretty Peacock A4 Cardstock

Basic White A4 Cardstock

Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Stampin' Blends Color Lifter

Paper Trimmer

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Let’s Scrap: This is me..

Published on May 24, 2026May 24, 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.

I’ve been thinking about creating an album all about me for quite a while now, and at last I’m finally starting it… and I thought I’d bring you along for the ride.

We spend so much time scrapping about our family and others that sometimes we forget about ourselves. This album will be filled with pages about me, the things I love, and the highlights of my life. I want it to be bright, colourful, joyful, and something that inspires creativity and connection.

As we work our way through my life story, I’ll also be sharing different techniques and ideas along the way.

I’m keeping this project simple by using the 6″ x 8″ Basic Black Album by Stampin’ Up!®, along with the Variety Pack Photo Pocket Pages and the NEW 6″ x 8″ Memory Protectors.

This will also be a wonderful way to use up some of the products we’ve been hoarding away in our craft rooms. I know I have a huge collection of Memories & More Cards, so I’ll be digging through those to find subtitles, wordy bits, and little accents to add to my layouts.

Below is the layout I created for my very first page — “This Is Me…” Over the coming weeks, I’ll be adding more pages. They may not end up in the final order straight away, but we can play with that later.

Will you be joining me on Saturday mornings (please note, it may not be every Saturday) for some scrapping fun?

All About Me Handout

With the help of ChatGPT, I’ve created this great handout filled with tips, prompts, and ideas to help you create your own “All About Me” album.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking for inspiration for your next page, this guide is packed with ideas to help tell your story in a creative and meaningful way.

I hope it inspires you to dig into your memories, celebrate the little moments, and make time to scrapbook you.

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Artisan Sketched Garden

Published on May 16, 2026May 16, 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 gorgeous card using the Artisan Sketched Garden collection by Stampin’ Up!. This beautiful Designer Series Paper features elegant black and white floral images on one side, with coordinating patterned designs on the reverse—perfect for mixing, layering, and creating stunning projects.

One of the things I love most about these papers is how versatile they are. The black and white floral images can be coloured in so many ways—use Blends, Watercolour Pencils (without water—try blending with the Colour Lifter instead), or Blender Pens for a softer look.

For today’s card, I used Blender Pens with the gorgeous 2026–2028 In Colors to bring the floral images to life. The soft blended effect works beautifully with these delicate sketches and gives such an elegant finish.

🌸 Tip: Work lightly with your Blender Pens and ink when colouring to avoid the paper pilling and to achieve a soft, blended look.

You’ll find the written tutorial and YouTube video below so you can recreate this project yourself. All the products used for this project can be purchased through my online store using the links below. Thank you so much for supporting my business and my creative journey. 💕

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