BE INSPIRED | BY PAPER PIECING & PATTERN MIXING

Welcome to the Be Inspired Blog Hop. This month, we’re sharing projects that highlight paper piecing and pattern mixing, and I’ve created a fresh, floral birthday card that’s all about clean layers and soft details. The patterned panel does most of the work, and the coordinating ribbon and sentiment strip pull everything together without fuss. It’s the kind of design that feels modern and calm — perfect for those times when you want something stylish but not complicated. I hope this card inspires you to take your favourite Designer Series Papers and let them shine. Next up in today's hop is my lovely and inspirational friend Annette  I'm looking forward to seeing what gorgeous creation Annette has to share with us. Be Inspired Design Team Blog Roll: Angela Meiritz-Reid  - you are here! Annette Ball Annette Elias Brian King Emma Goddard Heather Thomas Product List: Valley In Bloom 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167935 ] $28.00 ...

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WATERSIDE RETREAT EASEL CARD TUTORIAL | FACEBOOK LIVE

This week’s Facebook Live card  project is an easel card featuring the Waterside Retreat Suite — a calm, nature‑inspired collection that works beautifully for masculine cards and relaxed, outdoorsy themes. The layered elements, soft textures, and coordinating die‑cuts make this design both eye‑catching and easy to recreate. If you missed the Live, you can catch the full tutorial on YouTube and see how the easel mechanism comes together step by step. I’d love to know what you think. If you give it a go, be sure to share your version with me! 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. Product of the Month! If you love exclusive products, you’re going to love Product of the Month, a promotion centred around a special product release every month. The Product of the Month items...

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MINI CARD TUTORIAL | FACEBOOK LIVE

This week’s Facebook Live cards feature the new Artisan Sketched Garden Designer Series Paper and the Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper. These sweet little mini cards came together beautifully with soft pastel stripes and simple stamped images. Each one has its own personality with a duck, deer, rabbit or floral bouquet and all tied together with the crisp Happiest Birthday Wishes sentiment. They’re quick to make, easy to gift, and a lovely way to use small pieces of patterned paper while keeping everything fresh and cheerful. I’m also sharing this set of soft, polka‑dot birthday minis — simple layouts brought to life with delicate floral line art and just a touch of colour. The crisp sentiment banner keeps everything cohesive, while the enamel dots add that little pop of charm. They’re also sweet, quick to make, and perfect for building a stash of ready‑to‑send birthday cards. Click the link below to see how it came together, step by step. I’d love to know what you think....

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GLOBAL INK COLLECTIVE | WATERSIDE RETREAT SUITE COLLECTION

MAY 2026 TUTORIAL   The Waterside Retreat Suite Collection tutorial bundle is packed with 12 stunning, exclusive projects - including cards, scrapbook pages, and more! Want the full Waterside Retreat   PDF tutorial bundle ? You can get it  FREE  with a $50 order during May (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.   It’s also time for our Global Ink Collective InstaHop f eaturing the stunning Waterside Retreat Suite Collection from the May-August 2026 Mini Catalogue. ⁠ Our team created projects that highlight the beauty and versatility of this suite. If you’re looking for tranquil color palettes, layered scenic elements, or inspiration for documenting outdoor memories, this hop is f...

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LILY OF THE VALLEY BIRTHDAY CARD TUTORIAL | FACEBOOK LIVE

This week’s Facebook Live card features a fresh mix of elements from the Valley in Bloom Suite, paired with the Eyelet Blooms Die — the Product of the Month for April. The layered textures, soft greens, and delicate die‑cut details give this card a light, polished look while keeping the steps simple and repeatable. It’s an easy design to adapt for any occasion, and a great way to let these new products shine. If you’d like to see how I transformed the Eyelet Blooms Die into an embossed background, you can watch my video for the full process. Click the link below to see how it came together, step by step. I’d love to know what you think. If you give it a go, be sure to share your version with me! If you’d like the full written instructions and dimensions for these cards, 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. Registration is now open for Connect ...

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