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 »
Easy cards with DSP are a great place to start when you want to make beautiful handmade cards without needing lots of supplies or complicated techniques. Sometimes the Designer Series Paper [DSP] already has so much colour and detail that it really can do most of the work for you. In my Facebook and YouTube… Read More: Easy Cards with DSP – Let the Paper Shine »
Two-step stamping techniques are a simple way to add colour, shading and detail to your handmade cards. By layering two coordinating stamps, you can create a finished image with much more depth than you might expect. In this week’s Facebook and YouTube Live, I used the Begonia Belle stamp set to create two floral cards.… Read More: Two-Step Stamping Made Simple »
Paper Pumpkin is a great option for easy, enjoyable crafting. Everything arrives together in one box, ready for you to follow the instructions and create nine wonderful cards. You can make the projects exactly as designed, or change them to suit your own style. In this week’s Facebook and YouTube Live, I shared the three… Read More: Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin Kit and Alternative Card Ideas »
The Stampin’ Hot Foil System is a new way to add smooth metallic detail to handmade cards, and I enjoyed trying it with the Botanical Glow Hot Foil Dies. In last week’s Live, I shared what comes with the system, demonstrated how it works and offered a few tips to help you decide whether it… Read More: Stampin’ Hot Foil System: Botanical Glow Card Ideas »
My July Online Exclusives paper share is a lovely way to enjoy four of the new Designer Series Papers without needing to purchase a full pack of each one. This share includes a mix of floral, shimmering, Christmas and Halloween-inspired designs, giving you plenty of variety for your card making. I will also include a… Read More: July Online Exclusives Paper Share »
The August Paper Pumpkin Kit is called Kindred Greetings, and it is a lovely choice for creating thoughtful cards with messages of comfort, encouragement and appreciation. Paper Pumpkin is a monthly, all-inclusive crafting kit delivered directly to your door. Each kit is a surprise, but Stampin’ Up! shares a small preview so you have an… Read More: August Paper Pumpkin Kit: Kindred Greetings and 25% Off »
Paper Pumpkin alternative card ideas are a great way to continue creating after you have made the projects included in your kit. The June Bikes & Blooms Paper Pumpkin Kit included three cheerful card designs, along with a versatile stamp set and Calypso Coral Stampin’ Spot that can be used well beyond the original projects.… Read More: Paper Pumpkin Alternative Card Ideas with Bikes & Blooms »
All Aflutter punch tips were the focus of my Facebook and YouTube Live on 9th July, along with some simple butterfly card ideas using the All Aflutter Bundle. In the Live, I shared how to use the All Aflutter stamp set and coordinating punch together, including a few tips to make lining everything up much… Read More: All Aflutter Punch Tips for Simple Butterfly Cards »
A beautiful new way to add metallic shine to your handmade cards has arrived — the Stampin’ Hot Foil System! Hot foiling adds smooth, shiny foil detail to cards, tags, invitations, gift packaging and other paper crafting projects. It gives a polished, elegant finish that can make a handmade card feel extra special. My own… Read More: Introducing the New Stampin’ Hot Foil System »
Five ways to add texture to handmade cards was the focus of this week’s Live, using the beautiful Floral Spray Embossing Folder. Embossing folders are one of those products we can easily use the same way every time. Usually, we place the cardstock inside, run it through the machine, and add it to a card.… Read More: Five Ways to Add Texture to Handmade Cards with the… »
New join experience changes have now started with Stampin’ Up!, making it simpler and more flexible for anyone thinking about becoming a demonstrator. From 1st July 2026, Stampin’ Up! introduced a new way to join. I think this is a really positive change, especially for those who may have felt a little unsure about choosing… Read More: New Join Experience: Joining Stampin’ Up! Just Got Easier »