Lovely Blossoms

Published on February 14, 2026February 14, 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 Live with Michele, I created this beautiful card using the Lovely Blossoms Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up!®. The Lovely Blossoms products are part of the January Online Exclusives and offer such elegant floral imagery for cardmaking.

Before going live, I had a wonderful group of ladies join me for an in-person card class, and the tutorial below shows one of the cards we created together. For my Live presentation, I decided to recreate the design and step it up with a few extra elements to add more texture and detail.

Here’s what I changed for the stepped-up version:

Added a row of Basic White scalloped circles behind the Secret Sea DSP strip using the circle dies.
Positioned the ribbon behind the scallops instead of placing it on top of the DSP.
Created vellum leaves by stamping the three-leaf image in VersaMark and heat embossing with white embossing powder.
Changed the sentiment and fussy cut it for a softer, more detailed finish.

These simple additions really elevate the original design while still keeping the elegance of the Lovely Blossoms Suite.

Tutorial- Original Design

Lovely Blossoms Class Card 1 Download

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Greenery Lane

Published on February 8, 2026February 8, 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 yesterday’s Live with Michele, I created this beautiful card using the Greenery Lane Bundle and Greenery Lane Washi Tape by Stampin’ Up!®.

Greenery Lane Bundle & Washi Tape

The Greenery Lane Bundle is wonderfully versatile. You can stamp and die-cut the images, and the dies also coordinate with the Greenery Lane Washi Tape, allowing you to cut out the designs and use them on your projects with ease.

The washi tape can be adhered to cardstock, vellum, or window sheet, depending on the look you’d like to achieve. For this card, I chose vellum to create a soft, light, and sheer effect that adds a delicate touch to the finished design.

Stampin’ Positioner

While designing this card, I wanted to demonstrate just how versatile the Stampin’ Positioner can be. Because the plate is such a generous size, it makes stamping multiple images at once in the same ink colour both quick and easy.

The smaller plate was perfect for positioning and stamping my greeting neatly over the top, ensuring a clean and precise finish.

If you don’t yet have a Stampin’ Positioner, you can achieve a similar look by arranging your stamps on a large acrylic block and stamping them all at once.

Exclusive Joining Offer

This month is the perfect time to join my Stampin’ Up!® team thanks to the Exclusive Joining Offer available from 3 February to 2 March.

When you purchase the Starter Kit during this special promotion, you’ll not only receive incredible value in products of your choice, but you’ll also receive the brand-new Stampin’ Positioner included in your kit at no extra cost. This fantastic new tool makes precise stamping so much easier and is perfect for creating beautifully aligned images, repeating patterns, and professional-looking projects every time.

Joining Stampin’ Up! is a wonderful way to enjoy your crafting even more — whether you’d love to build a business, connect with a creative community, or simply receive great value on the products you already love. There’s no pressure, just plenty of inspiration, support, and fun along the way.

If you’ve been thinking about joining, this really is the best time to say yes. I would absolutely love to welcome you to my team and help you get started on your creative journey.

Feel free to contact me with any questions or click through to learn more about the Starter Kit and everything that’s included.

Tutorial

Greenerly Lane Download

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Lovely Blossoms Card & Stampin’ Repositioner

Published on February 1, 2026February 1, 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 played with the Lovely Blossoms Suite Collection and had a good play with the NEW Stampin’ Positioner by Stampin’ Up!®.

Tri-Fold card using the lovely Blossoms Suite Collection

This is such a fun, simple card to make, and the Positioner makes stamping so easy. I showed how I stamped the sentiment down the side (still practising that spacing 😅) and how effortlessly you can get great ink coverage when stamping the leaves.

My favourite tip came from my gorgeous friend Heather – The Songbird Stamper, who shared a brilliant way to use the small alignment plate to stamp on already die-cut banners. If you like to cut first and stamp later, this is a total game changer!

Printable Tutorial

Lovely Blossoms Tri-Fold card Download

tri-Fold card using the Lovely Blossoms Suite Collection by Stampin' Up!

YouTube Video

NEW Stampin’ Repositioner…How Can You Get One?

Want one of these great tools for yourself?
Join my team between 2 February and 3 March and Stampin’ Up!® will pop the NEW Stampin’ Positioner into your Starter Kit for FREE — how good is that?!

Just a heads-up: the Grid Paper isn’t included, but it can be purchased separately if you’d like.

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How to Join

Thinking about joining Stampin’ Up!®? This really is a great time to jump in!

The Starter Kit is just $169 AUD, and you get to choose $235 AUD worth of products, including FREE business supplies — you pick what you want, so you can start crafting straight away.

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What’s the Stampin’ Positioner?

The Stampin’ Positioner is a new stamping alignment tool that makes stamping easier and more accurate. It helps you:

perfectly align stamped images
create repeating patterns and Two-Step Stampin’ designs
stamp multiple projects quickly and easily

Perfect for beginners and experienced stampers alike!

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!

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Product List

Lovely Blossoms Suite Collection (English)

Petal Pink A4 Cardstock

Basic White A4 Cardstock

Cloud Cover 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad

Cloud Cover Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

Uninked Stampin' Spots

Small Blending Brushes

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Cute as a Bug

Published on January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 by Michele Jutrisa

Welcome to my blog — I’m so glad you’re here 💚
Today I’m sharing a fun and whimsical card project created using the Cute as a Bug Suite from Stampin’ Up! ®.

This suite is full of charm and personality, and while it may look playful at first glance, it’s incredibly versatile. With a few simple design choices, it works just as beautifully for adult cards as it does for children’s projects.

For this card, I focused on:

Layered die-cut mushrooms
Soft ink blending for depth
A balanced layout with gentle dimension

I didn’t go into this project with a fixed plan — I let the elements guide the design as I went, which made the creative process even more enjoyable. Sometimes those are the projects that turn out to be the most fun!

To make it easy for you to recreate this card, I’ve also put together a FREE printable PDF tutorial with measurements, product Links, and step-by-step instructions.

🎁 You’ll find the free printable further down in this post, so be sure to grab it before you go.

I hope this project inspires you to pull out your supplies, have a play, and enjoy the creative process — whether you follow the design exactly or make it your own.

Free Printable Tutorial

This printable tutorial walks you through creating a whimsical Cut as a Bug card featuring the Cute as a Bug Suite. With layered die cuts, soft ink blending, and simple dimension, this project is suitable for all skill levels and works beautifully for both children’s and adult cards.

Feel free to print it out or save it to your device for future inspiration.

Cute as a Bug 16.01.2026 Download

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Covered in Flowers – Stampin’ Blends Background

Published on January 10, 2026January 10, 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 yesterday’s Live with Michele, I created this card using the Covered in Flowers Accents by Stampin’ Up!®. These stunning accents are perfect for enhancing both cards and scrapbook layouts. They can be left in their beautiful off-white colour, or coloured to suit your project using Blending Brushes, sponge daubers, or Blending Pens.

Stampin’ Blends Background

For this card, I created an alcohol-blended background and kept the accents white so they really stand out and contrast against the colourful backdrop.

When I create this style of background, I like to have control and treat it as a piece of art. Alcohol allows you to do exactly that. If there’s an area you’re not happy with, you can go back in later (even hours later) and adjust it by adding more alcohol. Just be mindful—adding more alcohol will cause the colours to move and blend further, depending on how much you apply.

Measurements Used…

There is no written tutorial, below you will find the YouTube Video to refer to.

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 Front	Basic White	3 x 4½”	7.5 x 12cm
Card Insert	Basic White	4 x 5 ¼”	10 x 14.4cm
Vellum		4¼ x 5½”	10.5 x 14.9cm

Tips & Tricks

Alcohol
Only use 90% alcohol or higher, such as Diggers alcohol, available from Big W or Bunnings.
Surfaces
Use non-porous surfaces only, such as Vellum or Window Sheet.
Colours
- Limit the number of colours you use any more than three could create a muddy colour.
- Use colours that will blend, I have used Complementary in Azure Afternoon and Old Olive plus Lemon Lime Twist (also a Complementary)
Tools
- Paintbrush or fine-nib bottle
  Used to transfer and apply the alcohol.
- Stylus (optional)
  Great for creating small dots or gently moving alcohol in detailed areas.
- Straw or Alcohol Ink Blower
  Helps control and move the ink around.
  - The more you blow the ink, the more it spreads and creates different shades.
  - Be careful not to inhale fumes when using a straw.
  - An alcohol ink blower gives more control and doesn’t spread the ink as much.
Stamping on Alcohol Ink
If stamping onto a completed alcohol ink surface, ONLY use Memento Ink.
Safety
Always work in a well-ventilated area.

YouTube Video

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Product List

Covered In Flowers Accents

Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Banner Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

Basic White A4 Cardstock

Adhesive Sheets

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Swing Fun Fold Card with Kintsugi Inspirations Suite

Published on January 5, 2026January 5, 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 yesterday’s ‘Live with Michele’ I created this card using the Kintsugi Inspirations Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! ®.

This was a fun card to make and a very effective fun fold that works beautifully with the Kintsugi Inspirations Suite. On this card, I cut a rectangle from the card front, but you could easily swap this for any other shape that suits your chosen products. Just be sure that any embellishments stay within the cut shape, as overhanging elements can interfere with the card’s swing.

Printable Tutorial

Kintsugi Inspirations Pop-out Swing Card Download

YouTube Tutorial

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Kintsugi Inspirations Suite Collection (English)

Textured Notes Dies

Stylish Shapes Dies

Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock

Basic White A4 Cardstock

Black & White & Gold Baker's Twine

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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.

Tutorial

True Blue Florals Download

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Hobby Haven Suite Collection – Live with Michele

Published on December 6, 2025December 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 shared a new card project featuring the Hobby Haven Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up!®. This gorgeous suite is part of the Online Exclusives, so you’ll find it only in my Stampin’ Up! Online Store.

A Closer Look at the Designer Series Paper

The Hobby Haven Designer Series Paper is the hero of this suite. Its beautifully illustrated designs celebrate five relaxing past-times—sewing, reading, gardening, and day spas. Each pattern offers a cosy, calming feel perfect for thoughtful, handmade cards.

The reverse sides of the papers feature soft, coordinating backgrounds, making them incredibly versatile. You’ll also find two sheets of die-cut images that can be used on their own or paired with the DSP for quick, creative accents.

Stamps, Dies & Embellishments

The suite includes the Creative Haven Stamp Set and Creative Haven Dies. This bundle features bold sentiments ideal for tags, labels, or stamping directly onto your card fronts. The dies also coordinate beautifully with elements in the DSP.

To complete the collection, you’ll find two finishing touches:

Garden Green Chevron Ribbon
Earthy Matte Dots

These pair perfectly with the soft, relaxing palette of the DSP and help bring your projects together with ease.

Printable Tutorial

Hobby Haven Card Download

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Product List

Hobby Haven Suite Collection (English)

Beautiful Pattern 3 D Embossing Folder

Secret Sea A4 Cardstock

Lost Lagoon A4 Cardstock

Basic White A4 Cardstock

Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad

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Christmas Swing Easel Card

Published on November 29, 2025November 29, 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 the last of my study of Easel Cards—this one a Swing Easel Card—again featuring the Christmas Tags & More Mix & Match Specialty Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up!®.

The Swing Easel Card features a clever mechanism created with a combination of folds and precise cuts using your trimmer. When scoring and cutting, take extra care not to slice through the mechanism itself—as I’ve accidentally done more than once! I found it really helpful to lightly mark the sections that shouldn’t be cut before starting.

If you’d prefer a smaller swing section, simply widen the border when you make your cuts. This gives you greater control over the size and look of the finished card.

Want to see the process in action? Watch the video below where I walk you through all my tips and tricks.

Tutorial Printable PDF

Christmas Swing Easel card Download

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Diamond Easel Card

Published on November 23, 2025November 23, 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 another Easel Card—this time a Diamond Easel Card—again featuring the Christmas Tags & More Mix & Match Specialty Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up!®.

I’m so pleased with how this card turned out. Using the softer colours of Crumb Cake and Soft Sea Foam gives it such a delicate, elegant look.

This fold might look complicated, but it’s actually quite simple. It has lots of layered elements; you just need to pay attention to the direction of your Designer Series Paper prints—which I walk you through in the video.

This card is approximately 15.5 cm square, so you may need to create a custom envelope to fit it.

I based my measurements on a card by Teri Pocock that I found on Pinterest.

Tutorial Printable PDF

Diamond Easel Card Download

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