Festive Plaid Pop-Outs Kit

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I’m getting into the Christmas crafting spirit with the gorgeous Festive Plaid Pop-Outs Kit from Stampin’ Up!

This kit is such a clever idea because it gives you everything you need to create both Christmas cards and coordinating gift tags. I love that you can make a lovely collection of handmade Christmas projects without having to spend ages cutting and preparing all the pieces.

For today’s projects, I’m sharing the first set of cards and tags, featuring the adorable Christmas tree designs.

Creating Christmas Tree Cards and Tags

I recently jumped on Facebook Live and had lots of fun putting these projects together. In the video, I take you through creating the Christmas tree cards and their coordinating tags, showing how all the pieces come together.

https://youtu.be/Xiq7wqraXFo

The pop-out design of this kit is particularly clever. The pieces that are removed from the card fronts are used to decorate the tags, while the spaces left behind create a lovely peek-through detail on the cards.

It’s a great way to make the most of all the pieces in the kit!

What’s Included in the Kit?

The Festive Plaid Pop-Outs Kit includes everything you need to make:

  • 10 Christmas cards – 5 each of 2 designs
  • 10 coordinating gift tags – 5 each of 2 designs

It also includes printed card bases and envelopes, precut decorative pieces, gold foil accents, Secret Sea twine, adhesive and step-by-step instructions.

The traditional Christmas colours of Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, gold, Secret Sea and Very Vanilla work beautifully together.

A Lovely Way to Get Ready for Christmas

I think this kit is perfect if you need to get a head start on your Christmas cards and gift tags. You can sit down, enjoy some creative time and have a collection of coordinated projects ready to use.

And this is only the first lot!

Next Friday I’ll be sharing another video featuring the second set of cards and tags, this time using the circle designs. So make sure you pop back to see what else you can create with this kit.

Want to Create These Projects?

You can find the Festive Plaid Pop-Outs Kit in my Stampin’ Up! online store.

SHOP THE FESTIVE PLAID POP-OUTS KIT

I hope you enjoy watching me create these Christmas tree cards and tags. Happy crafting!

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Extra $95 to Spend on Crafting Goodies

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Join Stampin’ Up! in October and Get an Extra $95 in Rewards!

Have you ever thought about joining Stampin’ Up! and becoming part of our wonderful crafting community? October is a fantastic time to take the next step, because there’s an exciting new joining promotion that gives you even more value when you sign up!

Till 31 October 2026, new team members who join Stampin’ Up! will receive an additional $95 in Stampin’ Rewards to spend on crafting goodies.

That’s on top of the great benefits already included when you join!

What Do You Get When You Join Stampin’ Up!?

The demonstrator opportunity is already an amazing deal, and this promotion makes it even better.

When you join, you’ll receive:

  • A $240 coupon code to use towards your chosen Stampin’ Up! products.
  • A Welcome Box filled with goodies and tools to help first-time demonstrators get started.
  • An additional $95 in Stampin’ Rewards when you join before 31 October 2026.
  • Team Meetings on the first Thursday of the month
  • Access to a team Facebook Group

It’s a wonderful way to build your crafting stash and try new products without paying full retail price for everything.

What Do You Get When You Join Stampin’ Up!?

The demonstrator opportunity is already an amazing deal, and this promotion makes it even better.

When you join, you’ll receive:

  • A $240 AUD coupon code to use towards your chosen Stampin’ Up! products.
  • A Welcome Box filled with goodies and tools to help first-time demonstrators get started.
  • An additional $95 AUD in Stampin’ Rewards when you join between 6 and 31 October 2026.

It’s a wonderful way to build your crafting stash and try new products without paying full retail price for everything.

Why I Love Being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator

I joined Stampin’ Up! back in May 2008, and it has given me so much more than beautiful stamps, paper and ink.

Over the years, I’ve made wonderful friends, enjoyed creative events and retreats, learned new techniques and shared my love of papercrafting with so many people.

One of the things I love most is that you can make the demonstrator opportunity work for you. Some people join because they love the discount on their crafting supplies, while others enjoy sharing their creativity with friends, building a team or growing a business.

There’s no need to have everything figured out before you begin. You can start by enjoying the products and discovering what being a demonstrator means to you.

Ready to Join My Team?

If you’ve been thinking about joining Stampin’ Up!, this is a wonderful opportunity to get even more value from your Starter Kit.

Remember, the promotion is only available from 6–31 October 2026, so don’t miss out on the extra $95 in Stampin’ Rewards!

You can find all the joining information and sign up through the official Stampin’ Up! Australia website:

Click here to join Stampin’ Up! Australia

If you’d like to chat about joining my team or have questions about how it all works, please get in touch. I’m always happy to help you decide whether becoming a demonstrator is right for you.

I’d love to welcome you to our crafting community!

Happy crafting,

Sharon

Floral Promenade Kit

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The Floral Promenade Kit is a beautiful way to create floral handmade cards, and I recently featured it during my Friday Facebook Live.

What made this project extra fun was seeing how many cards I could create by using the original kit. The kit was designed to make 8 cards, with 4 each of 2 designs, but I managed to create 12 cards in total!

I love finding ways to get more from my crafting supplies, and this was a great opportunity to mix the kit with some of my favourite Stampin’ Up! products.

I’ve uploaded my Facebook Live replay to YouTube so you can watch the process and see how I created these cards.

In the video, I share the cards I made and show how I used additional cardstock, ink, stamps and dies to extend the original kit. Look at all those beautiful floral cards! I love the combination of the pretty flower designs, the neutral kraft-style backgrounds and the bold sentiments.

The original kit provides a wonderful starting point, but by adding a few extra supplies, I was able to create more variety in the layouts and make 12 cards instead of the 8 included in the kit.

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15% off Select Designer Series Paper & Cardstock

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A collage showing several of the discounted Designer Series Paper packs alongside coordinating cardstock with a "15% OFF" banner.

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to stock up on your favourite crafting papers, now is the time!

From 4 August to 31 August, Stampin’ Up! is offering 15% off select Designer Series Paper and coordinating cardstock. Whether you’re making cards, creating scrapbook layouts or planning ahead for Christmas crafting, this promotion is a fantastic opportunity to add to your craft stash while saving money.

Why I Love Designer Series Paper

Designer Series Paper is one of the quickest ways to add beautiful colour and pattern to your handmade projects. With so many gorgeous designs available, it’s easy to create professional-looking cards without spending hours choosing colour combinations.

Many of the papers coordinate perfectly with Stampin’ Up! colours, stamps and dies, making project planning simple and enjoyable.

Don’t Forget the Cardstock

To make the most of your Designer Series Paper, it’s the perfect opportunity to stock up on coordinating cardstock too.

Having matching cardstock on hand means you’ll always have the perfect card bases, layers and die-cut pieces ready to complement your favourite paper designs.

Perfect for Every Crafter

Whether you’re:

  • Making birthday cards
  • Creating scrapbook pages
  • Preparing Christmas projects
  • Joining one of my classes or retreats
  • Building your craft collection

this sale is a wonderful opportunity to save on products you’ll use again and again.

Shop Before Your Favourites Sell Out

Some of the most popular Designer Series Papers can sell quickly during promotions, so I recommend shopping early to avoid disappointment.

Browse the sale, choose your favourites and enjoy 15% savings throughout August.

All the items below are on sale. check them out now!

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Behind the Scenes of the June ProCRAFTinators Retreat

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People often see the finished retreat, but there’s a lot of preparation that happens behind the scenes before attendees arrive.

From planning projects and organising supplies to creating welcome gifts and personalised boxes, every detail is designed to help attendees enjoy a fun and relaxing crafting weekend.

Preparing the welcome gifts is always one of my favourite jobs. It’s a chance to add a personal touch and show appreciation for everyone who has chosen to spend their weekend crafting with us.

The June ProCRAFTinators Retreat was filled with creativity, laughter and wonderful memories, and I’m already looking forward to the next one.

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Beautiful Ordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167553 ]
$23.00
Array Of Dots [ 167559 ]
$15.00
Floral Flight Accents [ 167558 ]
$11.50
Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite Collection [ 167562 ]
$136.75
Extraordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [ 167722 ]
$21.00

Handmade Packaging Ideas for Retreat Gifts

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I love finding simple ways to elevate everyday gifts with Handmade Packaging Ideas for Retreat Gifts.

For our June ProCRAFTinators Retreat, I used several Stampin’ Up! products to decorate practical gifts and transform them into something a little more special.

The hand warmers were decorated using the Simply Leaves Bundle, while the chocolate packs featured the Exciting Times Bundle.

These projects are a great reminder that you don’t need elaborate packaging to create a memorable gift. A simple stamped tag, wrap or embellishment can completely transform a store-bought item.

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Beautiful Ordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167553 ]
$23.00
Array Of Dots [ 167559 ]
$15.00
Floral Flight Accents [ 167558 ]
$11.50
Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite Collection [ 167562 ]
$136.75
Extraordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [ 167722 ]
$21.00

Exploring Nature

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I recently shared the Exploring Nature Scrapbooking Workshop Kit during my Facebook Live on Friday, 19 June, and it reminded me why I love Stampin’ Up! workshop kits so much.

As someone who enjoys preserving memories but doesn’t always have hours to spend designing layouts from scratch, these workshop kits make scrapbooking so much easier. Everything is designed to coordinate beautifully, allowing me to focus on what matters most – documenting the stories and photos that I want to remember.

The nature-inspired colours and imagery in this collection make it perfect for outdoor adventures, family memories, holidays, walks in nature, camping trips and everyday moments worth preserving.

Why I Love the Scrapbooking Workshop Kits

One of the biggest challenges with scrapbooking can be deciding where to start. Choosing papers, colours, embellishments and layout designs can sometimes feel overwhelming.

That’s why I love workshop kits.

The planning has already been done for you, with coordinated products and layout designs that work together beautifully. This means I can spend less time designing and more time actually getting my photos onto pages.

For me, that means more completed albums and more memories preserved.

Watch the Facebook Live Replay of Explore Nature

Join me as I walk through the kit and share my thoughts on creating scrapbook layouts with this beautiful collection.

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Exploring Nature Scrapbooking workshop kit

Perfect for Memory Keeping

Whether you’re new to scrapbooking or have been memory keeping for years, workshop kits provide a fantastic starting point.

They’re ideal for:

  • Family photos
  • Holiday memories
  • Outdoor adventures
  • Everyday moments
  • Quick and easy scrapbooking sessions

I particularly enjoyed the natural feel of this collection and how easy it was to create coordinated layouts without needing to spend hours planning.

If you’ve been thinking about getting back into scrapbooking, or you’re looking for a simple way to document your memories, workshop kits are a wonderful option.

Happy crafting,

Sharon

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Exploring Nature Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (English) [ 166934 ]
$63.00
Stampin' Spritzer [ 126185 ]
$10.50
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
$14.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
$7.50
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
$49.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
$21.00