HOMEMADE WITH LOVE CARD GIFT BOX TUTORIAL | FACEBOOK LIVE

Here’s the gift box I shared on tonight’s Facebook Live. I used the lovely papers from the Handmade Sweetness Designer Series Paper and coordinating Cardstock. It is an easy box to make and uses one full sheet of A4 Cardstock. All it needs is a little decorating, and voilà, a lovely gift box to pop some handmade cards into. You can watch the full tutorial on my YouTube channel - just 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. Homemade with Love Retreat via Mail I’ve opened up my Homemade with Sweetness Retreat to those who couldn’t attend in person 🤍 For $60 (including postage), you’ll receive a beautiful, creative packag...

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BE INSPIRED | STAMPING TECHNIQUES YOU'LL USE FOREVER

The Be Inspired Design Team is hopping today, and our theme this month is "Stamping Techniques You'll Use Forever" ! 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. I’ve chosen a stamping technique I come back to time and time again: heat embossing, especially in gold. There’s something about gold embossing that instantly elevates a project. It adds shine, detail, and a beautiful crisp finish that you just can’t achieve with ink alone. For me, it’s one of those go-to techniques when I want a card to feel a little bit special without making it complicated. On this card, I’ve used gold heat embossing to highlight the stamped images from the Notes of Spring Stamp Set. This stamp set is Stampin' Up!'s "Product of the Month". The fine detail really comes through, and the metallic finish catches the light in such a lovely way. It pairs ...

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WOOLLY FRIENDS CARD TUTORIAL | FACEBOOK LIVE

Here’s the card I shared on tonight’s Facebook Live. I used the Woolly Friends Stamp Set and coordinating Punch to create these sweet sheep, paired with a fresh green pattern from the Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper. The embossed background adds a little texture while keeping the design clean and simple, and that sentiment always makes me smile – you’re simply fab-ewe-lous! You can watch the full tutorial on my YouTube channel - just 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. 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...

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FILLED WITH SWEETNESS CARD TUTORIAL | FACEBOOK LIVE

Last night on my Facebook Live I had so much fun creating this sweet little card using the Homemade Sweetness Bundle. I just love how these strawberries come to life with a little watercolouring - they almost look good enough to eat. The embossed background adds beautiful texture without overpowering the focal point, and that touch of gingham paired with the Linen Thread gives it a fresh country-kitchen feel. And "You're the Sweetest" is a sentiment at this perfect for thank-yous, birthdays, or just popping a little happy mail in someone's letterbox.   You can watch the full tutorial on my YouTube channel - just 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 ...

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GLOBAL INK COLLECTIVE | HOMEMADE SWEETNESS SUITE COLLECTION

MARCH 2026 TUTORIAL   The Homemade Sweetness Suite Collection tutorial bundle is packed with 12 stunning, exclusive projects - including cards, scrapbook pages, and more! Want the full Homemade Sweetness  PDF tutorial bundle ? You can get it  FREE  with a $50 order during March (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 Homemade Sweetness Suite Collection from the Online Exclusives.  ⁠ Our team created projects that highlight the beauty and versatility of this Online Exclusive collection. If you’re looking for fresh colour combinations, fun ways to layer Designer Series Paper, or creative inspiration...

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