BOUTIQUE BLOSSOMS IN CRISP CANTALOUPE CARD TUTORIAL | FACEBOOK LIVE

This week's Facebook Live featured this card created using the Boutique Blooms Stamp Set with Crisp Cantaloupe and gold embossing to create a soft, feminine design with a hint of sparkle. The delicate ink blending, simple strips of Designer Series Paper and loops of Linen Thread add texture without overwhelming the focal flower.  If you missed the Live, you can catch the full tutorial on YouTube and see how the card comes together step by step. If you’d like the full written instructions and dimensions for this card, make sure you’re subscribed to my newsletter. You’ll also receive the latest updates, class news, and extra inspiration straight to your inbox. Click  here  to subscribe. A Wonderful Time to Join Have you ever thought about becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator? From today,  1 July , there's a brand-new way to join! For NZ$210 , you'll receive: ✨ NZ$290 to spend on any Stampin' Up! products you choose. ✨ A surprise Welcome Box packed with exclusive Sta...

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GLOBAL INK COLLECTIVE | A STITCHED SEASON SUITE COLLECTION

JULY 2026 TUTORIAL The A Stitched Season Suite Collection tutorial bundle is packed with 12 stunning, exclusive projects - including cards, scrapbook pages, and more! Want the full A Stitched Season  PDF tutorial bundle ? You can get it  FREE  with a $50 order during July (before shipping), or purchase it for just $22.50. Members of my Stampin’ Up!® team receive   every monthly Global Ink Collective tutorial bundle   for free — just one of the perks of being part of my creative community!  Click   here  to shop with me.   Or purchase the tutorial PDF  here.   If you'd like to see sneak peeks of all the projects, pop over to Instagram to hop through to see all the amazing inspiration from this talented group of current and past Artisan Design Team members! Pamela Blackwell: @passionateaboutscrapbooking Dani Dziama: @danisthoughtfulcorner Kim Fee: @simplyfairies_kimfee Stacey Marsh: @stampinwithstaceymarsh Kim McGillis: @kim_mcgillis ...

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CRISP CANTALOUPE BIRTHDAY CARD TUTORIAL | FACEBOOK LIVE

This week's Facebook Live featured this  birthday card that has a fresh, soft feel thanks to the beautiful Crisp Cantaloupe colour. It's one of those designs that looks elegant without being complicated, making it perfect for birthdays. For this card, I paired the Boutique Blossoms Dies with the lovely Scalloped Blooms Stamp Set . These two products work beautifully together, allowing you to create layered floral arrangements that add texture and dimension while keeping the overall design clean and uncluttered. The gingham Designer Series Paper creates a cheerful backdrop, while the white focal panel lets the flowers become the star of the card. I added a layer of Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock behind the white panel for a little extra depth before finishing it with a matching ribbon and a few embellishments for just the right amount of sparkle. One of my favourite things about this card is how versatile the layout is. Simply change the sentiment, and you could easily create a th...

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BLOOM BOUTIQUE BIRTHDAY CARD TUTORIAL | FACEBOOK LIVE

This week's Facebook Live featured a soft, elegant birthday card showcasing the beautiful Bloom Boutique Designer Series Paper, paired with the lovely Scalloped Blooms Stamp Set and coordinating dies. Sometimes a patterned paper is so pretty that it deserves to be the star of the show, and that's exactly what I've done here! The delicate floral print creates a beautiful background, while the embossed white panel adds subtle texture without taking away from the gorgeous paper. The scalloped die-cut provides the perfect focal point for the simple "Happy Birthday" sentiment, finished with a few sweet embellishments and a tiny floral tag for just the right amount of detail. I love how this design comes together so easily, making it perfect for creating a stack of birthday cards to have on hand whenever you need one. If you missed the Live, you can catch the full tutorial on YouTube and see how the card comes together step by step. If you’d like the full written in...

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BE INSPIRED | SENTIMENTS

The Be Inspired Design Team is hopping today, and our theme this month is "Sentiments"! I can’t wait to see the creative ideas the rest of the team has come up with. Make sure to hop around and check out all the inspiring projects shared by this talented group. Sometimes the most meaningful cards are the simplest. For this sympathy card, I created a delicate floral wreath using die-cut flowers and soft green foliage, keeping the design clean, elegant and heartfelt. The white flowers paired with the soft pink sentiment banner create a gentle and comforting colour palette, perfect for expressing sympathy and support during difficult times. A few coordinating embellishments add just the right amount of detail while maintaining the card's peaceful feel. The sentiment on this card comes from the Meant for You Mix & Match Ephemera Pack. With a beautiful selection of ready-to-use greetings, it's perfect for adding the right words to your handmade cards. I love how the wr...

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