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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BE INSPIRED | A LAYOUT THAT ALWAYS WORKS

The Be Inspired Design Team is hopping today, and our theme this month is "A Layout that Always Works"! 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. “A Layout that Always Works” — the kind of design you can return to again and again, no matter the colours, stamps, or occasion. For my project, I paired the Valley in Bloom Suite with the Eyelet Blooms Die to create a fresh, layered birthday card that feels both simple and elevated. The structure is one I reach for often: a clean card base, a textured white panel for light and lift, a patterned strip for contrast, and a cluster of die‑cut elements to anchor the sentiment. It’s reliable, adaptable, and easy to customise. The Valley in Bloom Suite brings soft florals and gentle detail, while the Eyelet Blooms Die adds crisp shapes that layer beautifully. A mix of white and black keeps the palette mode...

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ARTISAN SKETCHED BIRTHDAY CARD TUTORIAL | FACEBOOK LIVE

This week’s Facebook Live card features two new favourites: the Eyelet Blooms Dies and the Artisan Sketched Garden Designer Series Paper. The soft, sketchy florals in the Designer Series Paper pair beautifully with the delicate eyelet detail, creating a fresh, layered look without much else. A simple sentiment strip and a few finishing touches were all it took to bring the design together. If you enjoy cards that feel elegant but come together easily, this combination is well worth trying. 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 & Create - you won't want to miss this amazing eve...

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VALLEY IN BLOOM BIRTHDAY CARD TUTORIAL | FACEBOOK LIVE

For this week’s Facebook Live, I created this Fancy Fold using the Valley in Bloom Designer Series Paper. This Fancy Fold is a great way to showcase any Designer Series Papers. The Designer Series Paper creates a soft, fresh look with lily‑of‑the‑valley imagery. The green and white palette keeps everything light and elegant, with the “Happy Birthday” sentiment as the finishing touch. A quick, pretty design that works for so many occasions. It's a relatively easy card to create; you just need to do a little maths! My YouTube video and instructions will walk you through it! To receive my weekly newsletter with all the details, please subscribe here ! 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 extr...

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