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

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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

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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

Painterly Pears Download

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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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Holly Jolly

Published on July 5, 2025July 5, 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 festive card using the Holly Jolly Bundle by Stampin’ Up!®.
It’s full of classic Christmas charm—with just the right touch of sparkle to make it shine!

To add a bit of festive shimmer, I used Metallic Enamel Effects, lightly applied to the embossed holly using a dauber. This gave the card subtle texture and a gorgeous glimmer that catches the light beautifully.

I also used the coordinating dies to cut out the stamped images and added some dimension to bring everything to life.

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Measurements Used…

Cutting Measurements

	Colour	Imperial/Letter	Metric/A4
Card Base Tent Fold	Real Red	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	Mossy Meadow	4 x 5⅛”	10 x 14cm
Sentiment	Basic White	2½ x 4¼”	7.5 x 10.5cm
Sentiment Mat	Real Red	2½ x 4¼”	7.5 x 10.5cm
Card Insert	Basic White	3¾ x 5⅛”	9.5 x 14cm
Card Insert Strip	DSP	¼ x 5⅛”	.75 x 14cm
Card Insert Strip	Mossy Meadow left over from Card Front
Holly	Basic White	3 x 1½”	7.5 x 4cm

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Floral Charm

Published on June 29, 2025June 29, 2025 by Michele Jutrisa

In this episode of Live with Michele, I’m giving you a another look at the brand-new Floral Charm Suite Collection—coming 1st July 2025 from Stampin’ Up!®! I also used the Party Banners Dies to finish off my card with a playful twist. Watch along for tips, inspiration, and a sneak peek at this beautiful new release!

Measurements Used…

Cutting Measurements

	Colour	Imperial/Letter	Metric/A4
Card Base Tent Fold	Night of Navy	4 ¼ x 11”, score @ 5 ½”	10.5 x 29.9cm, score at 14.9cm
Card Front	DSP	4 x 5¼”	10 x 13 cm
Card Insert	Basic White	4 x 5¼”	10 x 13cm
Die Cut Flowers	Basic White	3 x 4¼”	7.5 x 10.5cm
Die Cut Circle	Basic White	3½ x 3½”	9 x 9cm
Sentiment	Basic White	1½ x 4¼”	3.5 x 10.5
Leaves	Night of Navy	3 x 4¼”	7.5 x 10.5cm

Flowers

The flowers were coloured using Stampin’ Ink Pads and Blending Brushes, allowing me to create soft, beautifully blended shades that bring the floral elements to life. This technique adds depth and dimension, perfect for highlighting the details in the Floral Charming Suite.

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I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s projects and feel inspired to get crafty and create something beautiful. 💖
Happy crafting,
Michele ✂️🌸

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Floral Charm

Published on June 21, 2025June 21, 2025 by Michele Jutrisa

On yesterday’s ‘Live with Michele’ I created this card using a NEW product that will be release on the 1st July 2025 by Stampin’ Up! ® called Floral Charming Suite Collection.

Let Your Creativity Bloom with the Floral Charm Suite Collection

If you love crafting with nature-inspired designs, the Floral Charm Suite Collection is a must-have! This gorgeous suite is packed with everything you need to create charming, all-occasion projects that celebrate the beauty of flowers and greenery.

One of the things I love most about this suite is how easy it is to mix and match the elements. The coordinating dies make it simple to cut out your stamped images, while the vibrant Designer Series Paper adds instant colour and interest to your creations. Whether you’re making cards, scrapbook pages, or gift tags, this suite brings a fresh, floral touch to everything.

To finish off your projects, don’t forget the little details—shimmering gems and the beautiful braided trim add that perfect pop of texture and sparkle. Just grab your favourite ink colours, cardstock, and adhesives, and you’re all set to bring your floral visions to life!

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