Creating the Retreat Gift Boxes

Posted on June 29, 2026 by sharon

For the June ProCRAFTinators Retreat, each attendee received a personalised 12″ x 12″ storage box filled with crafting goodies. I love Creating the Retreat Gift Boxes for each attendee as I love to spoil my community.

Creating the Retreat Gift Boxes

I started with a scrapbook storage case and customised the lid with patterned paper and each attendee’s name. The storage case I purchased from Kmart. I always include some challenges and this month one of our challenges was surrounding the Two Toned Card Stock and a sanding block. I enjoyed this challenge and what everyone came up with.

Inside each box were:

Designer Series Paper
Coordinating embellishments
Black die-cut pieces

All of the products were from the Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite from Stampin’ Up!

I love creating gifts that attendees can continue to use long after the retreat has finished, and these storage boxes are perfect for organising crafting supplies and projects.

Product List

167553 $23.00	167559 $15.00	167558 $11.50	167562 $136.75
167722 $21.00

Pretty Party Kit

Posted on June 26, 2026 by sharon

If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to create beautiful handmade cards, the Pretty Party Kit is a fantastic option.

I featured this kit during my Facebook Live on Friday, 12 June, and loved how quickly the projects came together. Everything is coordinated for you, making it perfect for crafters who want to enjoy creative time without needing lots of supplies or preparation.

The bright colours, cheerful designs and all-inclusive format make this kit suitable for both beginner and experienced crafters. Whether you’re creating cards for birthdays, celebrations or simply to brighten someone’s day, these projects are a joy to make.

Why I Love This Kit

One of the best things about crafting kits is the convenience. With everything designed to coordinate beautifully, you can simply open the box and start creating.

This kit is ideal for:

Beginner card makers
Quick crafting sessions
Taking to retreats and craft days
Creating cards on the go
Building your handmade card collection

The finished cards are colourful, fun and suitable for a variety of occasions.

Watch the Facebook Live Replay

Project Photos of the Pretty Party Kit

Perfect for Busy Crafters

Sometimes we all need a project that’s ready to go without having to pull out lots of stamps, inks and tools. That’s where kits really shine.

The coordinated elements take the guesswork out of cardmaking while still allowing you to enjoy the creative process. They’re also a wonderful option for introducing friends or family members to papercrafting.

I had a wonderful time creating with this kit during my Facebook Live and hope it inspires you to give it a try.

Happy crafting,

Sharon

Product List

167998 $44.00	147085 $15.75	152813 $14.00	104430 $7.50
152392 $49.00	103579 $21.00

Welcome Gifts for the ProCRAFTinators Retreat

Posted on June 24, 2026 by sharon

One of my favourite parts of hosting a ProCRAFTinators Retreat is preparing the welcome gifts for attendees.

I love creating thoughtful gifts that make everyone feel special from the moment they arrive. For our June retreat, each attendee received a collection of handmade and carefully selected goodies designed to make their crafting weekend even more enjoyable.

Welcome Gifts for the ProCRAFTinators Retreat

The gifts included:

A decorated hot chocolate pack
A pair of cosy fluffy socks
A pack of hand warmers
A chocolate treat pack

Each item was decorated using beautiful Stampin’ Up! products, creating a coordinated and welcoming gift collection.

Seeing the smiles when attendees discover their gifts is always one of the highlights of retreat weekend.

Paper Pumpkin July Kit – Hooray for Birthdays

Posted on June 22, 2026 by sharon

If you love having beautiful handmade birthday cards ready to go, then you’re going to love the July Paper Pumpkin Kit – Hooray for Birthdays from Stampin’ Up!.

This month’s kit is designed to help you celebrate birthdays in style with fun, interactive cards featuring gorgeous holographic accents and a unique easel-style design that’s made for showing off.

One of the things I love most about Paper Pumpkin is that everything arrives ready to create. There’s no need to coordinate products, choose colours or work out measurements. Simply open the box and enjoy a relaxing crafting session.

Hooray for Birthdays

The July kit includes supplies to create beautiful birthday cards that are both fun and elegant. The special easel-style card design adds an extra wow factor, allowing the cards to stand and be displayed long after they’ve been received.

The holographic accents bring sparkle and shine to the projects, making them perfect for celebrating birthdays of all ages.

Whether you’re creating cards for family, friends or keeping a stash on hand for future celebrations, this kit makes it easy.

Why Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin July Kit?

Paper Pumpkin is an all-inclusive monthly subscription kit that delivers creativity straight to your door.

Each kit is designed to be:

Quick and easy to create
Suitable for beginners and experienced crafters
Perfect for crafting on the go
A great way to build your handmade card collection
Filled with coordinated supplies and exclusive designs

It’s a wonderful way to enjoy regular creative time without needing lots of extra tools or supplies

To receive the Hooray for Birthdays kit, you’ll need to subscribe by 10 July.

After that date, subscriptions will move to the following month’s kit.

If you’ve been thinking about trying Paper Pumpkin, this birthday-themed kit is a fantastic place to start.

Learn More

I can’t wait to see these fun birthday cards arrive in Australia and I’m looking forward to sharing them with you once they land.

Happy crafting,

Sharon

Product List

171465 $26.00	171464 $26.00	152813 $14.00	104430 $7.50
152392 $49.00	103579 $21.00

Fern & Flora Bundle

Posted on June 19, 2026 by sharon

If you love botanical designs and versatile stamping, then you’re going to love the Fern & Flora Bundle from Stampin’ Up!.

I recently featured this beautiful bundle during my Facebook Live on Friday, 5 June, and had so much fun creating with it. The elegant foliage images and coordinating dies make it easy to create stunning handmade cards for a variety of occasions.

Whether you’re creating birthday cards, thank you cards, sympathy cards or simply adding to your card stash, this Bundle offers endless creative possibilities.

Why I Love this Collection

One of the things I enjoy most about this bundle is its versatility. The detailed botanical images can be used on their own for simple and elegant designs or layered together to create more detailed projects.

The nature-inspired elements work beautifully with a wide range of colour combinations, making it easy to create cards for every season and style.

This bundle is perfect for:

Everyday cards
Birthday cards
Thinking of You cards
Sympathy cards
Masculine card designs
Nature-inspired projects

Watch the Facebook Live Replay

You can watch my Facebook Live replay above where I share tips, techniques and project ideas using the Fern & Flora Bundle.

Project Photos

Creative Tips for Using the Fern & Flora Bundle

When working with botanical stamps and dies, I love experimenting with different colour palettes. Soft greens create a calming and elegant look, while brighter colours can give your projects a fresh and modern feel.

The dies also add beautiful dimension to your cards and work wonderfully layered over designer series paper, embossing folders and blended backgrounds.

If you have the Fern & Flora Bundle in your collection, I’d love to hear what you’ve created with it.

Happy crafting,

Sharon

Product List

167745 $94.50	167560 $31.00	167559 $15.00	150886 $25.00
166781 $25.00	147009 $25.00	121680 $25.00	167744 $19.25
147094 $15.75	147108 $15.75	150083 $15.75	160518 $27.00