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.

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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.

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Hobby Haven Suite Collection (English)

Beautiful Pattern 3 D Embossing Folder

Secret Sea A4 Cardstock

Lost Lagoon A4 Cardstock

Basic White A4 Cardstock

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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.

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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.

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JOY Easel Card

Published on November 15, 2025November 15, 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.

Today I have another Easel Card to share with you, created with the beautiful Christmas Tags & More Mix & Match Specialty Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up!®.

I’m really enjoying this paper pack—it’s so versatile and makes creating festive projects quick and easy. For this card, I wanted something simple but striking, so I used the Party Alphabet Dies to spell out the word JOY as my main focal point. The clean letters paired with the patterned paper give the card a fresh, modern look while still keeping that classic Christmas feel.

Easel Cards are always a favourite of mine because they stand so nicely on display, and this one came together so effortlessly with these products.

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Window Easel Card

Published on November 7, 2025November 7, 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 this week’s Live with Michele, I created a fun Window Easel Card using the Christmas Tags & More Mix & Match Specialty Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up!®.

This card design was inspired by a beautiful creation I saw on Instagram by Avee Renee. Her card featured a striking black background with white daisies — it was simply stunning! I loved the idea and decided to recreate it using products I already had in my craft stash.

The frame of my card was made using the Gallery Blooms Dies, and I adjusted the overall card size to suit the dimensions of the frame. For the top layer, I used the rich Green Velvet from the All Seasons Velvet Specialty Paper to give it a luxurious texture and finish.

Inside the window frame is a strip of Window Sheet, which acts as a base to attach your decorative elements. This gives the effect that your pieces are floating within the frame — a really fun technique that adds extra interest and depth to your design.

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Christmas Easel Card

Published on November 2, 2025November 7, 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 Easel Card using the Christmas Tags & More 6″ x 6″ Mix & Match Specialty Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up!®.

This paper pack includes 32 sheets — 8 each of 4 double-sided designs, plus 4 single-sided sheets of pre-cut designs (2 of each). These are perfect for creating card fronts, tags, and quick festive projects.

This Easel Card is one of the most basic styles, giving you all the fundamentals of how an easel card is created.

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Christmas Tags & More 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Mix & Match Specialty Designer Series Paper

Greetings For You Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (English)

Everyday Arches Dies

Stylish Shapes Dies

Basic White A4 Cardstock

Soft Sea Foam A4 Cardstock

Traditional Sparkling Sequins

Black & White & Gold Baker's Twine

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Nutcracker Tags – Simple, Fun & Festive

Published on October 25, 2025October 25, 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 Christmas Tags and a bonus card using the Nutcracker Tag Kit by Stampin’ Up! ®.

These Nutcracker Tags bring a happy smile to my face!

This tag kit is simple and fun to create — perfect for getting the whole family involved. There’s no stamping required, and everything you need comes right in the box. It’s a great project for crafters of all ages and abilities.

The card I created is just as easy, with only a few added extras. The Christmas Tags & More 6″ x 6″ Mix & Match Specialty Designer Series Paper makes a great card front and coordinates beautifully with the Nutcracker designs.

You can use the sentiments that come with the tags or try something a little different with the Greetings for You Mix & Match Ephemera Pack.

So simple, yet so festive — perfect for adding that handmade touch to your Christmas gifts and cards!

👉 Grab your Nutcracker kit today from my Online Store

Measurements Used…

	Colour	Imperial/Letter	Metric/A4
Card Base	Real Red	5¼ x 10½”, score 5¼”	13.5 x 27cm, score 13.5cm
Layer 1	Basic White	5 x 5”	13 x 13cm
Layer 2	DSP	4¾ x 4¾”	12.5 x 12.5cm
layer 3	Basic White	3¾ x 3¾”	10.5 x 10.5cm
Layer 4	DSP	3½ x 3¾”	10 x 10cm
Card Insert	Basic White	5 x 5”	13 x 13cm

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Nutcracker Tags Kit

Christmas Tags & More 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Mix & Match Specialty Designer Series Paper

Greetings For You Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (English)

Real Red A4 Card Stock

Basic White A4 Cardstock

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On Display Bundle – Sneak Peek from the November Online Exclusives

Published on October 18, 2025October 18, 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 fun card using the On Display Bundle — a sneak peek of products coming in the November Online Exclusives by Stampin’ Up!®.

This was such a fun project to make, filled with lots of small stamps, dies, and detailed elements. The best part is deciding what to place in each section of the display cabinet — it’s like creating your own little showcase!

This bundle is also a great way to use up those leftover scraps of cardstock and Designer Series Paper you’ve been holding onto.

💡 Tip: Before die cutting, back your cardstock with Adhesive Sheets. It makes assembling all those tiny, fiddly pieces so much easier!

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Lemon Lime Twist A4 Cardstock [ 144250 ]

Strawberry Slush A4 Cardstock [ 165297 ]

Daffodil Delight A4 Card Stock [ 121680 ]

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Darling Duckling Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165277 ]

Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad [ 163811 ]

Azure Afternoon Classic Stampin' Pad [ 161663 ]

Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154830 ]

Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 161672 ]

Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154958 ]

Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 161673 ]

Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154897 ]

Petunia Pop Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [ 163828 ]

Gray Granite Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [ 154886 ]

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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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