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 »
I have been running my 2026 In Color Club for the last two months, and I have really enjoyed sharing cards and projects made with the beautiful new In Colors. As I have been sharing more samples, I thought there may be others who wished they had joined in when I first offered it, so… Read More: 2026 In Color Club – New Round Open | Collect… »
Custom Colour DSP is a great way to make black and white patterned paper coordinate with the colours you want to use on your handmade cards. In this week’s Facebook and YouTube Live, I shared how I used a blending brush and ink to colour the black and white pattern from the Artisan Sketched Garden… Read More: Custom Colour DSP Cards with Blending Brushes »
The Double Vision card is a very popular cardmaking technique at the moment, and it is easy to see why. It is a great way to show off beautiful Designer Series Paper while adding extra interest and dimension to your card. I created this Double Vision card for my Monthly Technique & Fun Fold Class… Read More: Double Vision Card with Scenic Coast Designer Series Paper »
Would you like a creative project delivered to your door each month, complete with everything you need to create beautiful handmade cards? The Hooray for Birthdays Paper Pumpkin kit is the July 2026 Paper Pumpkin kit from Stampin’ Up! Designed around birthdays, this month’s kit features cheerful floral designs and fun stand-up easel cards that… Read More: Paper Pumpkin New Zealand | Hooray for Birthdays July 2026 »
If you’ve been wondering how to make Artisan Sketched Garden Designer Series Paper Cards stand out, my Live on 11th June was all about turning Designer Series Paper into the focal point of your card rather than simply using it as a background layer. The Artisan Sketched Garden Designer Series Paper has been very popular,… Read More: Artisan Sketched Garden Cards with Colour and Shimmer »
Have you ever looked at a card kit and wondered whether you should follow the instructions exactly or add your own creative touch? In my Facebook and YouTube Live on 21st May, I shared the May Sparkling Celebrations Paper Pumpkin Kit and showed how you can enjoy it either way. The kit was designed to… Read More: Sparkling Celebrations Paper Pumpkin Kit: Original Cards and Creative Alternatives »
Come and join us for a day of crafting with like minded people at the July 2026 Auckland 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 cards. Here is the hall set up ready before an event: Here’s… Read More: July 2026 Auckland Extravaganza – A Fun Day of Crafting! »
Sunset Coast Stamp Set Cards are a wonderful option when you need a card that is quick to make but still looks polished and thoughtful. In my Facebook and YouTube Live on 4th June, I shared how to create a simple coastal scene using just a few stamps and ink colours, making it suitable for… Read More: Sunset Coast Stamp Set Cards | Quick & Simple Coastal… »
Do you enjoy finding simple ways to add depth and interest to your handmade cards? In my Facebook and YouTube Live on 28th May, I shared how to create Masking Technique Cards using the beautiful Opulent Oasis stamp set. This technique looks impressive, but it’s surprisingly easy and only requires a little extra preparation. One… Read More: Masking Technique Cards with Opulent Oasis Stamp Set »
Die cut negative stencil technique cards are such a fun way to stretch your supplies and create soft blended backgrounds without needing extra stencils. In my Live on 14th May, I shared how to use the leftover pieces from your die cutting as masks and stencils to create these elegant fern-inspired cards using the beautiful… Read More: Die Cut Negative Stencil Technique with Fern & Flora Cards »
The Bikes & Blooms Paper Pumpkin June 2026 kit is the next Paper Pumpkin kit coming to New Zealand, and it looks full of cheerful florals, bright colours, and fun silver details. If you enjoy quick and coordinated cardmaking projects, this kit is a lovely way to create beautiful cards without needing lots of supplies… Read More: Paper Pumpkin New Zealand | Bikes & Blooms June 2026 »
Book binding card ideas are a wonderful way to make your handmade cards feel a little more special while still keeping the design simple and achievable. This fold creates the look of a book spine along the side of the card and is a great way to show off beautiful Designer Series Paper. In my… Read More: Book Binding Card Ideas with Designer Series Paper »