Capturing Smiles Double Slider Box

Hi there, and welcome! Whether you’re here for inspiration, ideas, or just a creative escapeโ€”I’m so happy you’ve stopped by.

On yesterdayโ€™s โ€˜Live with Micheleโ€™ I created this fun treat box using the Capturing Smiles Bundle by Stampinโ€™ Up! ยฎ.

This fun little treat box would be perfect for party favours or a sweet thank you giftโ€ฆ but Iโ€™d love to knowโ€”how would YOU use it? ๐Ÿ’•

I created around 50 of these in a rainbow of colours as my โ€˜swapโ€™ for last weekโ€™s OnStage 2026 event in Sydney. It was such a special timeโ€ฆ catching up with friends from all around Australia, finally meeting some Iโ€™ve only ever chatted with on Facebook, and even spending time with lovely friends visiting from overseasโ€”like Lorraine and Beth from America.

Thereโ€™s something so special about sitting together, crafting, chatting, and sharing a meal. It really fills your cup ๐Ÿฅฐ

Tutorial PDF

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On Stage Fun!

We also got a sneak peek at the NEW catalogue coming in Mayโ€”and thereโ€™s a big change ahead! Stampinโ€™ Up! will be moving away from the Annual Catalogue and Mini Catalogues, replacing them with three seasonal catalogues each year.

Itโ€™s definitely something new, and like any change it might take a little getting used toโ€”but it also means more flexibility, fresh products, and exciting new releases throughout the year. Iโ€™m really looking forward to seeing how it all unfolds!

Over the coming weeks, Iโ€™ll be sharing some sneak peeks of the new productsโ€”and I just know youโ€™re going to love them! ๐Ÿ’•
Make sure youโ€™re following along on my blog and Facebook page so you donโ€™t miss a thing.

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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Cutest Crew Bundle

Welcome to Let’s Craft Together Blog Hop. We are a group of Australian Stampinโ€™ Up!ยฎ Demonstrators that are coming together to share our creative ideas with you. We are happy that you can join us and hope that we can Inspire you to make creations of your own. Each month we will be showing different ideas based around products, themes and challenges.

How fun is an Animal Challenge for the Letโ€™s Craft Together Blog Hop! ๐Ÿพ

This month our theme was set by Mandy, and I couldnโ€™t go past the adorable Cutest Crew Bundle by Stampin’ Up!. This stunning bundle is available as part of the March Online Exclusives โ€“ and it truly lives up to its name!

Creating Todayโ€™s Card

For todayโ€™s card, using the Cutest Crew Bundle I wanted to feature those cute puppies.

  • Using the Perennial Postage Dies cut two squares from Basic White Cardstock โ€” one for my greeting and a slightly smaller one for the puppy
  • Mask off the puppies not required leaving two and inked only the two required. Stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colour using Stampinโ€™ Blends.
  • Using blending brushes, added colour directly to the card front with Balmy Blue and Azure Afternoon, creating a soft sky-like background.
  • Stamped two rows of paw prints in Azure Afternoon for extra detail and movement down the card.
  • Blended colour around both the greeting panel and the puppy image to tie everything together.
  • Die cut two of the border strips included in the bundle and layered them underneath the focal panels. These small details really help frame the images and add dimension.
  • On the inside card insert, inked around the edges and added another row of stamped paw prints to carry the design through.

This bundle is such a sweet and versatile option for animal lovers, kidsโ€™ cards, thank you cards or just a cheerful hello. I can already see so many possibilities with these adorable images. ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’™

Thank you for stopping by and reading my Blog. I hope you have enjoyed my projects & that youโ€™re inspired to get crafty!

You may be starting here or have come from someone elseโ€™s 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!

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Flower Fair & Party Banner Dies

Hi there, and welcome! Whether you’re here for inspiration, ideas, or just a creative escapeโ€”I’m so happy you’ve stopped by.

On yesterdayโ€™s โ€˜Live with Micheleโ€™ I created this card using the Flower Fair by Stampinโ€™ Up! ยฎ, this is a sneak peak for a new product coming in the March Online Exclusives.

This is a simple Tent Fold card, but weโ€™re stepping it up by using the Party Banner Dies to create both the card base and all the layers. Iโ€™ve shown exactly how Iโ€™ve done this in the YouTube video below so you can follow along step-by-step.

The Flower Fair stamp is perfect for colouring โ€” and you definitely donโ€™t need to be an expert to achieve a beautiful result. For todayโ€™s card I used the Stampin’ Up! Watercolour Pencils Assortments 1 & 2, blending them with the Colour Lifter from the Stampinโ€™ Blends range.

How I created this look..

Because I used the Colour Lifter (which is alcohol-based) to blend my colours, I stamped my image with Memento Ink onto Basic White Cardstock. I find this keeps the pencil colours nice and vibrant.

If you prefer using Blender Pens (water-based) or Water Painters, you would need to switch to Fluid 100 Watercolour Paper and stamp with the Stazon Ink Pad, as itโ€™s a permanent ink and wonโ€™t bleed with water.

Using the Stampinโ€™ Positioner, I stamped the full image onto a quarter sheet of Basic White Cardstock with Memento Ink. The image is larger than whatโ€™s required for the card, so you can either colour the entire image or just the sections you plan to use.

The brightness of your flowers depends on how much colour you apply. I wanted a bright, happy look, so I pressed firmly with my pencils. Donโ€™t worry about perfect blending at this stage โ€” the Colour Lifter will help move and soften the colour beautifully.

For each flower head, I used two shades โ€” one light and one dark โ€” layering the lighter colour first, then adding the darker shade where I wanted depth and shading.

    Colour combinations used:

    • Pink โ€“ Fresh Freesia & Melon Mambo
    • Yellow โ€“ Daffodil Delight & Pumpkin Pie
    • Blue โ€“ Balmy Blue & Night of Navy
    • Green โ€“ Granny Apple Green & Old Olive

    Once I was happy with the colouring, I die cut all the layers for my card using the Party Banner Dies.

    As an extra layer of interest, I also stamped the card insert and left it as a simple black and white image โ€” but you could absolutely colour this as well if you wanted to carry the brightness through the entire card.

    Measurements Used…

     ColourImperial/LetterMetric/A4
    Card Base Tent FoldGranny Apple Green4 ยผ x 11โ€, score @ 5 ยฝโ€10.5 x 29.9cm, score at 14.9cm
    Card MatBasic White4ยผ x 5ยฝโ€10.5 x 14.9cm
    Card FrontBasic White4ยผ x 5ยฝโ€10.5 x 14.9cm
    Card InsertBasic White4ยผ x 5ยฝโ€10.5 x 14.9cm
    SentimentBasic White2ยฝ x 2ยฝโ€5 x 5cm

    Stampin’ Positioner

    And if you love perfectly stamped images every time, the Stampinโ€™ Positioner is a total game changer! It makes lining up large images like Flower Fair effortless and allows you to re-stamp for deeper colour and beautifully crisp results.

    How can you get one NOW?

    ๐Ÿ’š Thinking about joining Stampin’ Up!?

    From 3 February to 2 March, when you purchase the Starter Kit, youโ€™ll also receive the brand-new Stampinโ€™ Positioner included โ€” such an incredible bonus! Itโ€™s the perfect time to join, build your supplies, and add this must-have tool to your craft space.

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Message me for all the details โ€” or Click HERE for more information and to order yours today!

    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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    Lovely Blossoms

    Hi there, and welcome! Whether you’re here for inspiration, ideas, or just a creative escapeโ€”I’m so happy you’ve stopped by.

    On Live with Michele, I created this beautiful card using the Lovely Blossoms Suite Collection by Stampinโ€™ Up!ยฎ. 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.

    Hereโ€™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

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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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    Greenery Lane

    Hi there, and welcome! Whether you’re here for inspiration, ideas, or just a creative escapeโ€”I’m so happy you’ve stopped by.

    On yesterdayโ€™s Live with Michele, I created this beautiful card using the Greenery Lane Bundle and Greenery Lane Washi Tape by Stampinโ€™ Up!ยฎ.

    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 youโ€™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 Stampinโ€™ 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 donโ€™t yet have a Stampinโ€™ 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 Stampinโ€™ Up!ยฎ team thanks to the Exclusive Joining Offer available from 3 February to 2 March.

    When you purchase the Starter Kit during this special promotion, youโ€™ll not only receive incredible value in products of your choice, but youโ€™ll also receive the brand-new Stampinโ€™ 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 Stampinโ€™ Up! is a wonderful way to enjoy your crafting even more โ€” whether youโ€™d love to build a business, connect with a creative community, or simply receive great value on the products you already love. Thereโ€™s no pressure, just plenty of inspiration, support, and fun along the way.

    If youโ€™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 thatโ€™s included.

    Tutorial

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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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    Simply Beautiful- Let’s Craft Together Blog Hop

    Welcome to Let’s Craft Together Blog Hop. We are a group of Australian Stampinโ€™ Up!ยฎ Demonstrators that are coming together to share our creative ideas with you. We are happy that you can join us and hope that we can Inspire you to make creations of your own. Each month we will be showing different ideas based around products, themes and challenges.

    Our theme this month for the Letโ€™s Craft Together Blog Hop is a โ€˜Red Challengeโ€™, chosen by Sharni.

    The challenge is simple but effective โ€” create a card using shades of red. You may also include neutral colours such as black, white, gold or silver, but no other colours are allowed.

    Itโ€™s always fun to see how different everyoneโ€™s projects can look while working within the same colour restrictions, and red is such a strong, bold choice for card making!

    Simply Beautiful

    The Simply Beautiful Bundle is part of the Lovely & Beautiful Suite Collection, and the Simply Beautiful flowers, with their large open petals, are perfect for colouring. The technique Iโ€™m using for todayโ€™s card is watercolouring, which really allows the details of the flowers to shine.

    How I watercolour!

    I love to play with inks, and watercolouring is so much fun. For this card, I stamped my image onto Fluid 100 Watercolour Paper using StazOn Ink. StazOn is a permanent ink and wonโ€™t bleed when it comes into contact with water.

    Working with one or two petals at a time, I first coloured each petal with water, then added small amounts of ink to the inner portion of the petal. The ink naturally wicks out, following the flow of the water and becoming lighter towards the edges of the petal.

    Once I had worked my way around the flower, I went back and added more water and ink to areas I wanted darker, gradually building up the colour. Donโ€™t try to colour the entire flower all at once โ€” itโ€™s much easier to achieve depth by working petal by petal and allowing it to dry slightly between layers.

    Itโ€™s perfectly okay to leave some white or lighter areas, as this adds movement and brings life to your flower.

    The leaves were stamped onto Vellum using VersaMark Ink and heat embossed with White Embossing Powder from the Basics WOW Embossing Powders

    To add texture to the Basic Black Cardstock behind the flower, I used the stunning Damask Designs Embossing Folder.

    Thank you for stopping by and reading my Blog. I hope you have enjoyed my projects & that youโ€™re inspired to get crafty!

    You may be starting here or have come from someone elseโ€™s 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!

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    Creative Haven, Blends & Alcohol

    Hi there, and welcome! Whether you’re here for inspiration, ideas, or just a creative escapeโ€”I’m so happy you’ve stopped by.

    Alcohol Ink Backgrounds on Vellum with Stampinโ€™ Blends

    If you love experimenting with colour and texture, todayโ€™s technique is one youโ€™ll definitely want to try. Using Stampinโ€™ Blends, pure alcohol, and vellum, you can create beautifully soft, wispy backgrounds that are completely unique every single time.

    This is a play-based technique โ€” thereโ€™s no right or wrong, and thatโ€™s what makes it so much fun. No two pieces will ever look the same, and even the so-called โ€œmistakesโ€ often turn into your favourite results.


    Why Vellum Works So Well

    Vellum is non-porous, which means it doesnโ€™t absorb liquid the same way cardstock does. When you add alcohol and alcohol-based ink to vellum, the colour sits on the surface and moves around beautifully, allowing you to manipulate it until youโ€™re happy with the effect.

    Colour Tips (Very Important!)

    • Stick to 2โ€“3 colours maximum to avoid muddy results
    • Choose colours that naturally blend well together
    • Always start with your lightest colour first

    Creating the Alcohol Ink Background

    1. Place your vellum on a non-porous surface (glass, silicone mat, or craft mat).
    2. Apply Stampinโ€™ Blends directly to the vellum โ€” dots, stripes, or loose areas all work.
    3. Add alcohol around the edges and gently move the vellum to encourage the ink to flow.
    4. Continue adding alcohol sparingly until the colours begin to blend.
    5. Or use the air pump:
      • Close to the surface for strong lines and texture
      • Further away for a softer, wispy effect
    6. Allow to air dry, or gently speed things up with a heat tool on low.

    ๐Ÿ’ก Tip: If you donโ€™t like how it looks, just add more alcohol and keep playing.


    Different Effects You Can Try

    • Pump close: Bold lines and dramatic texture
    • Pump further away: Light, feathery movement
    • Tilt & Air-dried: Soft edges and gentle blending, moving the vellum around letting the alcohol move and blend
    • Layered colour: Dry one colour before adding the next for defined sections

    Stamping & Embossing on Vellum

    Stamping

    Because vellum is non-porous, ink choice matters:

    • Memento Ink: Not suitable on vellum โ€” it smudges
    • StazOn Ink: Works well for stamping on vellum, but not with alcohol as it will bleed, to get away with this stamp on the reverse side of the Vellum. Down side is the Alcohol ink will not be as vibrant.

    Embossing -Powder & Heat

    1. Colour the vellum with alcohol
    2. Stamp on the front using VersaMark
    3. Heat emboss with embossing powder
    4. Heat tools can cause vellum to ripple. Work slowly and alternate heat from the front and back.

    .

    Donโ€™t Throw Your Leftovers Away!

    • Die cut leaves, flowers, or shapes
    • Use scraps for layered backgrounds
    • Create multiple projects from one large sheet

    Detailed dies look especially beautiful on alcohol inked vellum.


    Final Thoughts

    This technique is all about playing. Try different colour combinations, drying methods, and tools. Flip your vellum, stamp on the reverse, die cut your experiments, and most of all โ€” have fun.

    If you give this a go, Iโ€™d love to see what you create. Share your projects or tag me so I can admire your beautiful work!

    Happy crafting,
    Michelle

    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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    Lovely Blossoms Card & Stampin’ Repositioner

    Hi there, and welcome! Whether you’re here for inspiration, ideas, or just a creative escapeโ€”I’m so happy you’ve stopped by.

    On Fridayโ€™s Live with Michele, I played with the Lovely Blossoms Suite Collection and had a good play with the NEW Stampinโ€™ Positioner by Stampinโ€™ Up!ยฎ.

    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 ๐Ÿ˜…) and how effortlessly you can get great ink coverage when stamping the leaves.

    My favourite tip came from my gorgeous friend Heather โ€“ 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

    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 Stampinโ€™ Up!ยฎ will pop the NEW Stampinโ€™ Positioner into your Starter Kit for FREE โ€” how good is that?!

    Just a heads-up: the Grid Paper isnโ€™t included, but it can be purchased separately if youโ€™d like.

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Message me if youโ€™ve got questions or are ready to join โ€” Iโ€™d love to have you on the team! ๐Ÿ’•


    How to Join

    Thinking about joining Stampinโ€™ Up!ยฎ? 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 โ€” you pick what you want, so you can start crafting straight away.

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ For all the joining details, click the link HERE.


    Whatโ€™s the Stampinโ€™ Positioner?

    The Stampinโ€™ 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 Stampinโ€™ 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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    Fabulous Sayings – Product of the Month Blog Hop

    Welcome to my blog! Today Iโ€™m excited to be taking part in the Product of the Month Blog Hop.

    Iโ€™m joining some truly talented Stampinโ€™ Up!ยฎ Demonstrators from around the world. Weโ€™re so happy you could join us and hope youโ€™ll find plenty of inspiration to create something of your own.

    If you love discovering exclusive Stampinโ€™ Up! products, then Product of the Month is for you. Each month features a brand-new, limited-release item that isnโ€™t found in any catalogue or Online Exclusives. They really are something special and a lot of fun to create with.

    Each product is available once per account and while stocks last, so itโ€™s very much a โ€œget it while you canโ€ release.

    January’s Product of the Month is Fabulous Sayings Stamp Set

    I hope you enjoy seeing how Iโ€™ve used this monthโ€™s product and that it inspires you to try something new in your own crafting.

    Fabulous Sayings & Cute as a Bug

    This is a WOW sentiment set that truly covers most events. From Happy Birthday and Thank You to a simple Hello, it features two coordinating fonts that can be used together for impact or separately for a clean, simple look.

    For this card, I stamped the โ€œHappy Birthdayโ€ sentiment diagonally across the card front, starting on the third row down and using the complete sentiment without breaking it up with any other elements. I then filled in the top and bottom sections, staggering the โ€œHappy Birthdayโ€ sentiment across the card.

    As the sentiment is quite large and the font is a casual script, I simply stamped it across the card, lining everything up by eye.

    To give the card a casual feel, I wrapped the gorgeous Poppy Parade Plaid from the Cute as a Bug Suite Collection around the matted card front to the back and wrapped some Bakerโ€™s Twine and finished it with a double bow. A simple stitched circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies in Basic White was softly coloured with a Blending Brush and Old Olive ink. I then added a die-cut images and fussy cut image from the Cute as a Bug Designer Series Paper to finish off this clean and simple card.

    Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! I hope youโ€™ve enjoyed my projects and that theyโ€™ve inspired you to get crafty.

    You may be starting here or have come from another blogโ€”either way, thereโ€™s a list below to help you hop through all the blogs and discover lots of amazing ideas.

    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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    Cute as a Bug

    Welcome to my blog โ€” Iโ€™m so glad youโ€™re here ๐Ÿ’š
    Today Iโ€™m sharing a fun and whimsical card project created using the Cute as a Bug Suite from Stampin’ Up! ยฎ.

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

    For this card, I focused on:

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

    I didnโ€™t go into this project with a fixed plan โ€” 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, Iโ€™ve also put together a FREE printable PDF tutorial with measurements, product Links, and step-by-step instructions.

    ๐ŸŽ Youโ€™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 โ€” 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 childrenโ€™s and adult cards.

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

    YouTube Video

    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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