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Festive Plaid Pop-outs Kit Part 2

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Last week I shared my Facebook Live creating the Christmas tree cards and gift tags using the beautiful Festive Plaid Pop-Outs Kit from Stampin’ Up!

Today I’m back with another set of projects from this kit, and this time we’re playing with the circle designs!

I had so much fun creating the first set that I decided to record another video to show you how I put together the remaining cards and tags. It’s lovely to see how the same kit can give you different looks while keeping everything coordinated.

Creating the Circle Cards and Tags

For this video, I’ve pre-recorded the project so you can craft along with me whenever it suits you.

I’ll take you through creating the circle cards and coordinating tags, using the clever pop-out pieces included in the kit.

https://youtube.com/live/HiDM1TEsBKA?feature=share

Just like the Christmas tree designs, the circle elements make great use of the pieces that pop out of the card fronts. Rather than letting those pieces go to waste, they’re used to decorate the gift tags!

I love a kit that makes the most of every little piece.

Two Videos, Lots of Christmas Projects!

If you missed last week’s video, you can also watch me create the Christmas tree cards and tags here:

Between the two videos, I’ve shared both sets of designs included in the kit. It’s a lovely way to see all the possibilities and get plenty of inspiration for your own Christmas crafting.

The kit makes 10 cards and 10 coordinating tags, with five of each of the two designs. It includes the printed card bases and envelopes, precut pieces, gold foil accents, twine, adhesive and instructions – so there’s very little preparation needed before you start creating.

Getting Ready for Christmas

With Christmas getting closer, it’s a great time to start preparing those handmade cards and gift tags. Having them ready means one less thing to think about when the busy festive season arrives!

The Festive Plaid Pop-Outs Kit is a wonderful option if you enjoy creating but don’t always have lots of time for cutting, measuring and preparing supplies.

Where to Find the Kit

If you’d like to make these projects yourself, you can find the Festive Plaid Pop-Outs Kit in my online store.

SHOP THE FESTIVE PLAID POP-OUTS KIT

I hope these two videos have given you some ideas for using this kit. I’d love to know which design is your favourite – the Christmas trees or the circles?

Happy crafting!

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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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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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Pretty Party Kit

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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
Pretty Party Kit (English) [ 167998 ]
$44.00
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147085 ]
$15.75
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
$14.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
$7.50
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
$49.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
$21.00

Paper Pumpkin July Kit – Hooray for Birthdays

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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.

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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

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Sparkling Celebrations Paper Pumpkin Refill (English) [ 171465 ]
$26.00
Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin Refill (English) [ 171464 ]
$26.00
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
$14.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
$7.50
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
$49.00
Paper Snips [ 103579 ]
$21.00

Paper Pumpkin June Kit – Subscribe by 10 June

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Have you subscribed to Paper Pumpkin yet?

Paper Pumpkin from Stampin’ Up! is the perfect way to enjoy creativity delivered straight to your door each month. These all-inclusive papercrafting kits are designed to make crafting easy, convenient and fun for both beginner and experienced crafters alike.

The June Paper Pumpkin kit is now available to subscribe to, but you need to subscribe by 10 June to receive this month’s kit.

What Is Paper Pumpkin?

Paper Pumpkin is a monthly subscription kit that includes everything you need to create beautiful handmade projects. Each kit contains coordinated supplies including stamps, ink, precut pieces, embellishments and step-by-step instructions.

One of the things I love most about Paper Pumpkin is how easy it makes crafting. You can simply open the box and start creating straight away without needing lots of extra tools or supplies.

Subscribers also gain access to exclusive refills, past kits and coordinating add-on products when available.

June Paper Pumpkin Kit

The June 2026 Paper Pumpkin kit features cheerful designs with coordinated elements and supplies to create 9 cards — 3 each of 3 different designs.

This style of kit is perfect for:

  • Quick and easy cardmaking
  • Crafting on the go
  • Beginner crafters
  • Relaxing creative time
  • Building your handmade card stash

Everything is precut and ready to assemble, making it easy to enjoy a stress-free crafting experience.

Subscribe Before 10 June

June Paper Pumpkin Kit - Bikes & Blooms

To receive the June kit, subscriptions need to be completed by 10 June. After that date, you’ll begin receiving the following month’s kit instead.

You can learn more or subscribe here:

Paper Pumpkin Australia

I’m so excited that Paper Pumpkin is now available in Australia and I can’t wait to see what future kits are released.

Happy crafting,

Sharon

Serene Scenes Kit

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Today I’m sharing the beautiful Serene Scenes Kit from Stampin’ Up!, which I recently featured during one of my Facebook Live videos.

This kit is perfect for crafters who enjoy relaxing creative time with coordinated projects that are easy to assemble while still looking stunning. The scenic designs and peaceful colour palette make these cards perfect for a variety of occasions.

One of the things I love most about the Serene Scenes Kit is how convenient it is. Everything is designed to work together beautifully, making it easy to sit down and create without needing lots of extra supplies or preparation.

About the Serene Scenes Kit

The Serene Scenes Kit includes everything you need to create gorgeous handmade cards with beautiful scenic imagery and coordinating elements.

Kits like this are wonderful for:

  • Beginner crafters
  • Quick and easy cardmaking
  • Crafting on the go
  • Relaxing creative sessions
  • Creating cards without needing lots of tools

Whether you’re making cards for friends and family or simply taking some time out to craft, this kit makes the process simple and enjoyable.

Watch the Facebook Live Replay

During my Facebook Live, I shared a closer look at the kit along sharing a simple way to step up the cards from the original design.

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Serene Scenes Kit by Stampin' Up!

I really enjoyed creating with the Serene Scenes Kit and love how beautifully coordinated everything is. Kits are such a fantastic option when you want a stress-free crafting experience while still creating something special.

If you’d like to see more kits featured on future Facebook Lives, let me know which ones you’d love me to create with next.

Happy crafting,

Sharon

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Serene Scenes Kit (English) [ 167995 ]
$44.00
Gray Granite Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147118 ]
$15.75
2026–2028 In Color™ 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Pearlized Specialty Paper [ 167766 ]
$17.50
Pastels Shimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [ 167198 ]
$17.50
Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock [ 159230 ]
$30.00
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
$49.00
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
$14.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [ 104430 ]
$7.50
Mini Glue Dots [ 103683 ]
$12.75