Hi there, and welcome! Whether youโre here for inspiration, ideas, or just a little creative escapeโIโm so glad youโve stopped by.
On yesterdayโs โLive with Micheleโ I shared a card featuring the Painterly Pears Suite Collection by Stampinโ Up! ยฎ. This project wraps up my little series exploring different Z-Fold card styles, and I hope youโve enjoyed them as much as I have!
Todayโs card is a Z-Fold Pop-Up Card. It has a fun middle layer that gives you space to write a message to your recipient. Best of all, itโs quick and simple to put together with only minimal stampingโperfect for when you want a card that looks impressive but doesnโt take hours to create.
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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Whether you’re here for inspiration, ideas, or just a creative escapeโI’m so happy you’ve stopped by.
This was so much fun!
In July, the Canberra National Museum opened its exhibition Mr Squiggle and His Friends. It celebrates the incredible life of Norman Hetheringtonโthe creative genius behind Mr Squiggle.
Norman was a lifelong artist and storyteller, turning his hand to everything from cartoons to commercial art. He entertained troops during WWII, designed costumes and stage sets, wrote scripts, and even acted.
Mr Squiggle first aired on ABC on 1 July 1959. Children from all over Australia sent in their โsquiggles,โ and Mr Squiggle would turn them into clever drawings right before our eyes. The show ran for over 40 years, and my sisters and I absolutely adored him.
And yesโMr Squiggleโs nose did actually draw! In the early days, it was a felt-tip pen. Later, he also used crayons and chalk. The magic happened thanks to Norman, who operated the puppet from above and skillfully drew with that famous pointy nose.
Mr Squiggle was just one of many wonderful puppets brought to life by Norman Hetherington
How I created my layout
For this double-page layout, I knew I wanted the colours to be just as happy and lively as the moments in my photos. The Stampin’ Up!ยฎCelebratory Sips Designer Series Paper was an instant โyes!โ with its bright, vibrant palette and cheerful patternsโit practically shouts celebration.
To add movement and texture, I grabbed my Stylish Shapes dies and cut a scattering of circles from Two-Tone Cardstock. Each one got a little crafty treatmentโscrunched up for dimension, then lightly sanded to reveal some of the white core. I love how this little step adds so much personality to the page.
For the finishing touches, the Just a Note Bundle came out to play. Its sweet accents and shapes were perfect for anchoring my journaling spots and pulling the whole layout together without stealing the spotlight from the photos.
The end result? Bright, fun, and full of the same joyful energy I felt when those pictures were taken.
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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On Sunday, some friends and I got together on Zoom for a crafty play session with another Z-Fold card design. Taking inspiration from Susan Campfield, we created a Horizontal Quadruple Z-Fold. Since Iโve been using the Painterly Pears suite for my other Z-Fold cards, I decided to keep the theme going and feature it on this one as well.
How to make this card…
Tips:
Card bases- Cut 2 Card Bases and score. Use the second card base to cut the 4 strips at 2cm as required. This way you are sure of having 4 strips all scored the same.
Strips- Adhere the top and bottom first then adhere the 2 middle strips, spacing evenly.
Side Panels- Emboss with embossing folder. these will cover where the strips are attached to the card base.
Colour
Imperial/Letter
Metric/A4
Card Base
Basic Beige
9 x 4ยผโ, score at 1ยพโ, 3 ยฝโ
24.9 x 10.5cm, score 5, 10cm
Strips- cut x 4
Basic Beige
9 x ยพโ, score at 1ยพโ, 3 ยฝโ
24.9 x 2cm, score 5, 10cm
Side panel Mat x 2
Basic Beige
1ยพ x 4ยผโ
5 x 10.5cm
Strips- cut x 4
DSP
3โ x โ โ
9.6 x 1.7cm
Side Panel
DSP
1โ x 4โ โ
4.7 x 10.2cm
Back Panel Mat
Petal Pink
5ยผ x 4โ
14.4 x 10cm
Back Panel
Basic Beige
5โ x 3โ โ
14.1 x 9.7cm
Back Panel Strip
DSP
5โ x ยฝโ
14.1 x 1.3cm
Sentiment Circle- large
Petal Pink
3 x 3โ
8 x 8cm
Sentiment Circle- small
Basic Beige
2ยฝ x 2ยฝโ
7 x 7cm
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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.
This is the third installment in our Z-Fold Card series. On Fridayโs Live with Michele, I created this card using the Painterly Pears Suite Collection by Stampinโ Up! ยฎ.
I first spotted this design on YouTube by Annette Green โ a Unique Z-Fold โ 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.
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 Fridayโs โLive with Micheleโ, I created a Triple Z-Fold Card using the Painterly Pears Suite Collection by Stampinโ Up!ยฎ
Fruit-themed suites arenโt usually my first pick, but Iโm 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, Iโve taken it a step further and created a Triple Z-Fold Cardโand 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 sectionsโLeft, 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.
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
Starting 5 August, select products that feature the new 2025โ2027 In Colorsโข are 15% off! This is a great opportunity to purchase new In Color products at a discount, so grab products you loveโlike ink, two-tone cardstock, and Designer Series Paperโand get everything you need to create projects that showcase Stampinโ Up!โs amazing colour coordination!
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!
This monthโs theme is: ๐ Masculine Birthday Cards ๐ Hosted by the talented Monique, this challenge is all about celebrating the men in our lives with handcrafted cards that are bold, stylish, and thoughtful.
Boho Vibes
For this monthโs challenge, I decided to create a Masculine Birthday Card using the Boho Vibes Suite Collection by Stampinโ Up!ยฎ.
I had fun playing with a layered designโthis card features two cards of different sizes, each opening in opposite directions and overlapping one another for a unique and interactive layout. The earthy tones and bold patterns from the Boho Vibes Suite made it perfect for a masculine look with plenty of style!
The simple black and white sentiment comes from the Greetings for All Mix & Match Ephemera pack.
The card was then finished of with a few white Matte Dots from the Neutral Matte Dots.
Cutting Measurements…
Colour
Imperial/Letter
Metric/A4
Card Base 1
Secret Sea
5ยฝ x 7โ, score @ 2ยพโ
14.9 x 17cm, score at 6.5cm
Card Front Left 1
Secret Sea
2ยฝ x 5ยผโ
6 x 14.4cm
Card Insert Mat 1
Cloud Cover
4 x 5ยผโ
10 x 14.4cm
Card Insert 1
DSP
3โ x 5โ โ
9.7 x 14.1cm
Card Base 2
Cloud Cover
6 x 4โ, score at 3โ
16 x 10.5cm, score at 8cm
Card Front 2
DSP
2ยพ x 3ยพโ
7.5 x 10cm
Card Insert 2
Basic White
2ยพ x 3ยพโ
7.5 x 10cm
Insert Strip 2
DSP
ยฝ x 3ยพโ
1.4 x 10cm
Sentiment
Basic White
ยฝ x 2ยพโ
1.4 x 7.5cm
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.
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Hi there, and welcome! Whether you’re here for inspiration, ideas, or simply a creative escapeโI’m so glad you’ve stopped by.
On yesterdayโs Live with Michele, I shared a card created with the Painterly Pears Suite Collection by Stampinโ Up! ยฎ. This is a truly stunning suite, with the Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper taking centre stage.
Over the coming weeks, Iโll be exploring different styles of Z-Fold cards, and I plan to use the Painterly Pears Suite Collection in each one. By the end, weโll have a beautiful collection of coordinated projectsโperfect 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 lifeโso 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 Iโd love to hear from youโleave a comment and let me know your favourite card fold style!
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
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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!
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 Extraordinary Flora Bundle by Stampinโ Up! ยฎ.
Extraordinary Flora โ 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 passโmaking 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, Iโve created a white-on-white design thatโs 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 Stampinโ Up! Watercolour Pencils (both Packs 1 & 2). I then blended the colour using the Stampinโ Blends Colour Lifterโan alcohol-based toolโwhich 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 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
Basic White
3โ x 5โ โ
9.7 x 14.1cm
Everyday Arches Die
Basic White
3 x 4โ
8 x 10.5cm
Extraordinary Flora Stamp/Die
Basic White
4ยผ x 5ยฝโ
10.5 x 14.9cm
Card Insert Mat
Basic White
4 x 5ยผโ
10 x 14.4cm
Card Insert Front
Basic White
3โ x 5โ โ
9.7 x 14.1cm
YouTube Video
๐๏ธ Ink Tips for Colouring Tools
๐จ Using Water-Based Tools
Aqua Painters or Blender Pens โ Use StazOn Ink (solvent-based) ๐ Wonโt smudge when using water
StazOn is waterproof, perfect for any colouring that involves water.
โ๏ธ Using Alcohol-Based Markers
Stampinโ Blends or other alcohol markers โ Use Memento Ink (water-based) ๐ Prevents bleeding when blending
Memento Ink is gentle with alcohol markers and keeps your stamped lines crisp.
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 โLive with Micheleโ I created another card using the Jolly Holly Bundle by Stampinโ Up! ยฎ.
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!ยฎ 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 ยผ x 11โ, score @ 5 ยฝโ
10.5 x 29.9cm, score at 14.9cm
Die Cut Panel
Crumb Cake
4ยผ x 5ยฝโ
10.5 x 14.9cm
Frame
Early Espresso
4ยผ x 5ยฝโ
10.5 x 14.9cm
Card Insert Mat
Early Espresso
4 x 5 ยผโ
10 x 14.4cm
Card Insert
Basic White
3โ x 5โ โ
9.7 x 14.1cm
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