Noel Greetings kit alternatives are a lovely way to make more Christmas cards with your Paper Pumpkin supplies and a few extras. In this week’s live, I shared the two original card designs from the October kit, some simple variations from my team member Lin, and ideas for making the patterned card bases go further.… Read More: Noel Greetings Kit Alternatives: Make More Christmas Cards »
For these Welcome Noel Christmas cards, I swapped Mossy Meadow and Old Olive to see how two shades of green could change the look of the same little village. I originally made this design for a team swap using the Stampin’ Up! Welcome Noel Bundle, and I shared it in my Thursday live. Making a… Read More: Layered Welcome Noel Christmas Cards in Two Shades of Green »
New Stampin’ Up! products have arrived for November, with fresh Online Exclusives, sparkling additions to the Stampin’ Hot Foil range, and a versatile new Product of the Month. Whether you enjoy simple stamping or would like to try something different, there’s plenty to explore. Here’s a look at what’s new, along with links to browse… Read More: New Stampin’ Up! Products: November’s Latest Arrivals »
If you enjoy card making and paper crafting, I’ve got some Stampin’ Up! kits available at 20% off or more as I clear some of my kit stock. I’ve collected quite a few kits over the years, and it’s time to make some space in my craft room! Some of these are older kits that… Read More: Stampin’ Up! Kit Clearance Sale – 20% Off or More! »
One Sheet Wonder stamping is a great way to create four beautiful handmade cards from just one piece of stamped cardstock. It’s a simple and enjoyable technique that doesn’t require lots of supplies, making it ideal for beginners and experienced card makers alike. In this last week’s Facebook and YouTube Live, I shared how to… Read More: One Sheet Wonder Stamping – Four Easy Handmade Cards »
Hot foil butterfly cards are a lovely way to add colour and shine to your handmade cards. In this week’s Facebook and YouTube Live, I revisited the Stampin’ Hot Foil System and shared how to create colourful butterflies using the Butterfly Flight Dies and coordinating Decorative Masks. I’ve been enjoying experimenting with the Hot Foil… Read More: Hot Foil Butterfly Cards with the Stampin’ Hot Foil System »
Would you like to add a handmade touch to your Christmas presents this year without spending hours making gift tags? The November Paper Pumpkin kit, Tags of Joy, makes 12 beautiful Christmas gift tags featuring gold foil accents, with all the pieces prepared and ready for you to assemble. Paper Pumpkin is a monthly crafting… Read More: November 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit – Tags of Joy »
Join Stampin’ Up! in October 2026 and you’ll receive an extra $115 NZD in Stampin’ Rewards, in addition to the value already included in your Starter Kit. What Do You Get When You Join Stampin’ Up!? The Starter Kit costs $210 NZD, and you can choose $290 NZD worth of Stampin’ Up! products for your… Read More: Join Stampin’ Up! in October & Get $115 in Stampin’… »
Come and join us for a day of crafting with like minded people at the November 2026 Auckland Christmas Extravaganza. Take time out for yourself, enjoy being creative, make new friends, learn new techniques, try new products and come home with five wonderful handmade Christmas themed cards. Here is the hall set up ready before… Read More: November 2026 Auckland Christmas Extravaganza »
Would you like to get a head start on your Christmas cards? The October 2026 Paper Pumpkin kit, Noel Greetings, has the pieces prepared for you to make ten elegant cards in warm neutral colours with touches of gold. For my September birthday month offer, subscribe for the October kit by Tuesday 29th September and… Read More: October 2026 Paper Pumpkin – Noel Greetings Christmas Cards »
The October 2026 Virtual Card Retreat is a chance to spend time making cards, learning techniques, and crafting alongside other people, all from home. Stampin’ Up! has planned 15 card projects and will show you how to make them during a two-day online event. One of the things I like about a retreat like this… Read More: October 2026 Virtual Card Retreat: Make 15 Cards from Home »
The September Paper Pumpkin kit is Aspens of Gratitude, featuring beautifully hand-painted woodland designs in warm, earthy colours. We don’t get to see everything that’s included in the kit before it arrives, but from this sneak peek I’m really liking the soft watercolour look, the woodland trees and the warm, natural colours. The gratitude theme… Read More: September 2026 Paper Pumpkin – Aspens of Gratitude »
Thank you to everyone who joined me for my September–December 2026 Stampin’ Up! Catalogue Live Launch. During the Live, I walked through the new catalogue and Online Exclusives, shared some of my favourite new products and creative samples, demonstrated a card and talked about the other new products and offers available during September. If you… Read More: September–December 2026 Catalogue Launch Replay and Scavenger Hunt »
Scenic DSP panel cards are a lovely way to use patterned paper without covering up the beautiful design. For this week’s Live, I used the Scenic Coast Designer Series Paper to create simple cards that allow the peaceful coastal scenery to remain the main feature. Why Scenic DSP Panel Cards Work So Well The Scenic… Read More: Scenic Coast DSP Panel Cards – Let the Scenery Shine »
Would you like to enjoy a selection of the new papers, coordinating cardstock and ribbons without purchasing every full pack or roll? I’m offering three product shares from the new September–December 2026 Stampin’ Up! catalogue. Choose the share that suits you, or combine them and save. What Is a Product Share? A product share allows… Read More: September 2026 Stampin’ Up! Paper, Cardstock & Ribbon Share NZ »