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 โ 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 โ a really fun technique that adds extra interest and depth to your design.
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!
Stampin’ Up! products used in today’s Project
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Welcome to the Letโs Craft Together Blog Hop! We are a group of Australian Stampinโ Up!ยฎ Demonstrators who love sharing our creative ideas with you. Weโre so happy youโre joining us and hope to inspire you to create projects of your own. Each month, we feature different ideas based on products, themes, or creative challenges โ so thereโs always something new to enjoy!
๐ Challenge Theme:Christmas with a Twist! Our challenge this month, created by Tracy Held, is to make a Christmas card using a non-Christmas product. Itโs a fun way to stretch your creativity and see your supplies in a whole new light!
Beautiful Gallery
I ended up creating two cards for this hop as I couldn’t decide which one I liked better. So I decided to show both and let you work out which one you liked. Both cards use the Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection by Stampin’ Up! ยฎ
Card 1
For this card, I chose to take the Designer Series Paper right to the edge of the Basic Black card base for a bold, full-coverage look. The paper features dark images on a deep background, so to bring in more colour and contrast, I stamped over the trees using the โsquiggleโ stamp from the Beautiful Motifs stamp set in Old Olive.
This card is a much simpler design. I used a piece of Designer Series Paper that looks like a charcoal drawing of a street lined with trees and houses โ it has such a lovely sketch-like quality.
To create the card, I simply stamped โMerry Christmasโ from the Jolly Holly Stamps in Real Red directly onto the paper. The panel was then trimmed down and matted with Real Red cardstock for a crisp border. To finish, I wrapped a length of Real Red Shiny Ribbon around the card front and tied another small piece into a simple knot for added texture and detail.
Two very different cards made using paper from the same Designer Series Paper pack โ each with its own charm! Which one is your favourite? I love both, but Iโm especially drawn to the simplicity and elegance of Card 2.
Thank you for stopping by and reading my Blog. I hope you have enjoyed my projects & that youโre inspired to get crafty!
You may be starting here or have come from someone elseโs blog โ either way there is a list below to help you move around all the different blogs and get many amazing ideas.
Follow the Hop here..
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!
Hi there, and welcome! Whether you’re here for inspiration, ideas, or just a creative escapeโI’m so happy you’ve stopped by.
On yesterdayโs Live with Michele, I created this Easel Card using the Christmas Tags & More 6″ x 6″ Mix & Match Specialty Designer Series Paper by Stampinโ Up!ยฎ.
This paper pack includes 32 sheets โ 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.
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!
Stampin’ Up! products used in today’s Project
All products used are listed below and are linked to my On-Line Store
Hi there, and welcome! Whether you’re here for inspiration, ideas, or just a creative escapeโI’m so happy you’ve stopped by.
On yesterdayโs โLive with Micheleโ I created Christmas Tags and a bonus card using theNutcracker Tag Kit by Stampinโ Up! ยฎ.
These Nutcracker Tags bring a happy smile to my face!
This tag kit is simple and fun to create โ perfect for getting the whole family involved. Thereโs no stamping required, and everything you need comes right in the box. Itโs a great project for crafters of all ages and abilities.
So simple, yet so festive โ perfect for adding that handmade touch to your Christmas gifts and cards!
๐ Grab your Nutcracker kit today from my Online Store
Measurements Used…
Colour
Imperial/Letter
Metric/A4
Card Base
Real Red
5ยผ x 10ยฝโ, score 5ยผโ
13.5 x 27cm, score 13.5cm
Layer 1
Basic White
5 x 5โ
13 x 13cm
Layer 2
DSP
4ยพ x 4ยพโ
12.5 x 12.5cm
layer 3
Basic White
3ยพ x 3ยพโ
10.5 x 10.5cm
Layer 4
DSP
3ยฝ x 3ยพโ
10 x 10cm
Card Insert
Basic White
5 x 5โ
13 x 13cm
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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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Hi there, and welcome! Whether you’re here for inspiration, ideas, or just a creative escapeโI’m so happy you’ve stopped by.
On yesterdayโs โLive with Micheleโ, I created this fun card using the On Display Bundle โ a sneak peek of products coming in the November Online Exclusives by Stampinโ Up!ยฎ.
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 โ itโs 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 youโve been holding onto.
๐ก 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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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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Weโre a group of Australian Stampinโ Up!ยฎ Demonstrators who have joined forces to share our passion for papercraft and inspire creativity in your craft space.
Whether youโre a seasoned stamper or just starting out, weโre so glad youโre hereโand we hope youโll find fresh ideas and creative sparks to fuel your next project!
What to Expect
Each month, we explore a new creative theme or fun challenge, bringing you a variety of styles and techniques to try. Thereโs always something new to learn and love!
The challenge this month for the Letโs Craft Together Blog Hop is by Maheswari by Stampinโ Up!ยฎ.
The challenge Guide: CASE One of these designs using the Mini Catalogue products and Share it in your version!
CASE-ing a Festive Card with the Traditions of Christmas Suite
The card I chose to CASE today is the bottom right design with the three teacups. I loved the clean and simple layout, so I decided to recreate it using the Traditions of Christmas Suite Collection by Stampinโ Up! ยฎ.
This is a simple card design where the Designer Series Paper (DSP) really does most of the work, with just a few die-cut images to add interest. The only stamping is the sentiment, created with the Traditional Labels stamp set and coordinating dies.
This is a simple card, made using some Designer Series Paper and a few die cut images. The only stamping was the sentiment from the Traditional Labels with one of the coordinating dies.
Card Details
โจ Card Base & Background The Cherry Cobbler card base is completely covered with the Cherry Cobbler Dot DSP, running edge to edge. To break it up, I layered a strip of the Poinsettia DSP down the center.
โจ Focal Point For the poinsettia flower, you have two options: stamp and die cut, or simply cut the flower directly from the DSP. I chose the second optionโitโs quick, easy, and still beautiful.
โจ Leaves & Holly The leaves were die cut from the two-tone cardstock in Mossy Meadow and Old Olive. By flipping the cardstock and cutting from both sides, I was able to create variation in the tones of the holly leaves, giving extra depth and dimension.
โจ Sentiment The sentiment was stamped in VersaMark Ink and heat embossed with Gold Embossing Powderโa perfect match for the gold foiling that runs through the Poinsettia DSP. To finish, I die cut the sentiment with one of the coordinating Traditional Label Dies.
Card Measurements
Colour
Imperial/Letter
Metric/A4
Card Base Tent Fold
Cherry Cobbler
4ยผ x 11โ, score @ 5ยฝโ
10.5 x 29.9cm, score at 14.9cm
Card Front
DSP- Cherry Cobbler Dot
4ยผ x 5ยฝโ
10.5 x 14.8cm
Centre Front
DSP- Poinsettia
3 x 5ยฝโ
7.5 x 14.8cm
Card Insert
Basic White
4 x 5ยผโ
10 x 14.4cm
Insert Strip
DSP- Cherry Cobbler Dot
4 x ยพโ
10 x 2cm
Pine Leaf x 2 dark
Mossy Meadow Two-Tone Cardstock
3 x 5ยฝโ
7.5 x 14cm
Holly Leaves 2 x dark, 2 x Light
Old Olive Two-Tone Cardstock
3 x 4โ
7.5 x 10cm
Sentiment
Basic White
4ยผ x 2โ
10.5 x 5cm
Floral Bouquet
DSP
Die cut 2
I love how this design turned outโsimple yet festive, and perfect for quick Christmas cardmaking. CASE-ing card layouts is a wonderful way to get inspired, and with beautiful paper like the Traditions of Christmas DSP, it doesnโt take much to create something elegant.
You may be starting here or have come from someone elseโs blog โ either way there is a list below to help you move around all the different blogs and get many amazing ideas.
Follow the Hop here..
Thank you for stopping by and reading my Blog. I hope you have enjoyed my projects & that youโre 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!
Hi there, and welcome! Whether you’re here for inspiration, ideas, or just a creative escapeโI’m so happy you’ve stopped by.
On yesterdayโs โLive with Micheleโ I created this card using the Festive Friends Bundle by Stampinโ Up! ยฎ.
If youโre looking for a fun and easy way to get creative this Christmas, theFestive Friends Bundle is a perfect place to start. The simple, cheerful images are wonderful for learning colour blending with the Stampinโ Blendsโyou 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. Thereโs even a versatile tag die, making it quick and easy to create personalised gift tags for all your holiday presents.
Whether youโre making cards, tags, or festive dรฉcor, Festive Friends gives you endless creative possibilities this season. ๐โจ
Measurements Used…
Colour
Imperial/Letter
Metric/A4
Card Base Tent Fold
Pool Party
4 ยผ x 11โ, score @ 5 ยฝโ
10.5 x 29.9cm, score at 14.9cm
Card Mat
Basic White
4 x 5ยผโ
10 x 14.4cm
Card Front
Pool Party
3โ x 5โ โ
9.7 x 14.1cm
Card Front Support
Pool Party
3โ x 4โ
9.5 x 13.9
Insert Mat
Pool Party
4 x 5ยผโ
10 x 14.4cm
Insert
Basic White
3โ x 5โ โ
9.7 x 14.1cm
Stamping
Basic White
4 x 4ยผโ
10 x 10.5cm
Trees
Old Olive
3ยฝ x 4ยผโ
9 x 10.5cm
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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! โจ
This particular card design was inspired by one I saw on Instagram, originally created by Sonja Mehl. Iโve adapted her measurements slightly to suit our standard card sizes.
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!
Stampin’ Up! products used in today’s Project
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Welcome to my Blog! Today I am excited to be taking part in the Scrapbook Global Blog Hop.
Iโm joining some amazingly talented Stampinโ Up!ยฎ Demonstrators from around the world, and weโre so happy youโre here! Our goal is to inspire you with creative ideas that you can take and make your own.
Youโll find the links to all the other participants at the bottom of this postโbe sure to check them out for even more inspiration.
This monthโs Scrapbooking Global Blog Hop theme is Flip Flapsโusing them in a Scrapbooking Layout or a Mini Album.
Sherry Roth is our Creative Design Team Member who chose this cool theme…
The photos I chose are of my family opening gifts and sharing lots of laughs together. This Christmas was extra specialโit was the first time in many years that all four of my boys were home to celebrate on Christmas Day. Needless to say, we took a lot of photos (and I mean a lot!).
The original layout was designed to feature just three photos, but I had 14 that I wanted to include. Many of them had quite a bit of empty space, so trimming them down to 3″ x 3″ allowed me to highlight the best parts of each image. By also turning my page to a different orientation, I was able to fit in even more photos. Itโs a simple change, but it really opened up the layout and gave me the flexibility to tell a bigger story on a single page.
โจ โAll four of my boys together for Christmasโso many smiles, so many memories captured in one special day.โ
Thatโs where Flip Flaps really came in handy! They let me showcase the photos I loved most on the outside, while tucking the extras neatly behind. By flipping them open, you can still see every memoryโand I even had space to hide some journaling underneath.
โค๏ธ โFlip Flaps let me keep every little memory in one layoutโ14 photos of love and joy!โ
The lighting in some of my photos wasnโt perfect, but itโs amazing how trimming them down and pairing them with bright, cheerful papers really makes them come alive on the page.
Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing a little creative time with me today. I hope my project has given you some inspiration to try Flip Flaps on your own layouts or albums. Donโt forget to follow the links below to see all the other amazing projects in this monthโs Scrapbook Global Blog Hopโwe canโt wait to inspire you even more!
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!
If you love these papers and would like some extra guidance in creating your layouts, Stampinโ Up! offers theKeeping 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: thereโs no gold foiling and it also features a couple of specialty papers that are exclusive to the kit. Along with the papers, youโll 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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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!
Stampin’ Up! products used in today’s Project
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