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

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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

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152392 $49.00	103579 $21.00

Paper Pumpkin June Kit – Subscribe by 10 June

Posted on May 29, 2026 by sharon

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

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

Posted on May 26, 2026 by sharon

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.

Project Photos

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

Product List

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103683 $12.75

Join Stampin’ Up! This Month & Choose Your Bonus!

Posted on May 22, 2026 by sharon

There has never been a better time to join Stampin’ Up!!

For a limited time, Stampin’ Up! is offering an exciting joining promotion where new demonstrators can choose between two fabulous bonus options when purchasing their Starter Kit.

Whether you’re interested in joining for the discount, the crafting community, early access to products or simply because you love papercrafting, this promotion gives you even more value.

The Current Join Offer

Till the end of May 2026, new demonstrators can choose between:

The standard Starter Kit PLUS the new 2026–2028 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pads FREE
OR
An extra $35 worth of products in your Starter Kit instead of the ink pads.

In Australia, the Starter Kit is $169 AUD and includes up to $235 AUD worth of products of your choice, free business supplies and free shipping.

That means you can completely customise your kit with products YOU want most.

Why Join Stampin’ Up!

I joined Stampin’ Up! back in May 2008 and it has been one of the best creative decisions I’ve ever made.

Being a demonstrator is about so much more than stamps and paper. It’s about friendships, inspiration, creativity and being part of an amazing crafting community. Whether you want to build a business, enjoy a discount on your crafting supplies or simply connect with other crafters, there is room for everyone.

Some of the demonstrator benefits include:

At least 20% discount on products
Early access to new catalogues and releases
Exclusive demonstrator-only resources and training
Access to events and creative experiences
The opportunity to earn income sharing what you love
Being part of a worldwide crafting community

One of the things I love most is that you can make your Stampin’ Up! journey fit YOUR lifestyle and goals.

Want More Information?

If you’ve been thinking about joining or would simply like more information, I’d love to help answer your questions.

You can learn more about becoming a demonstrator here:

Join Stampin’ Up! Australia

I’d love to welcome you into our crafting community.

Happy crafting,

Sharon

Velvet Meadow Designer Series Specialty Paper

Posted on May 12, 2026 by sharon

Today I’m sharing six handmade card ideas featuring the gorgeous Stampin’ Up! Velvet Meadow Designer Series Specialty Paper. This paper is absolutely stunning and does so much of the work for you with its beautiful designs and specialty finishes.

In this tutorial, I created six different cards showing how versatile this paper pack can be. Whether you prefer simple card designs or enjoy adding extra layers and embellishments, these projects are a wonderful way to make the most of your designer series paper.

One of the things I love most about the Velvet Meadow Designer Series Specialty Paper is how elegant it looks on cards for so many different occasions. The textures and patterns create beautiful backgrounds and focal points with very little effort, making it perfect for quick and easy crafting.

I have two video options available for these projects:

A detailed full-length tutorial where I share measurements, tips and cardmaking techniques
A shorter sped-up version if you’d like quick inspiration and a fast overview of the cards

If you’d like all the details, be sure to watch the full tutorial below.

Watch the Full Video Tutorial

You can watch the complete tutorial where I demonstrate all six cards and share the products and techniques used throughout the projects.

If you’re short on time, I’ve also created a quick sped-up version of the process which you can watch here

Project Photos

These cards were so much fun to create and really highlight how easy it is to create beautiful projects with specialty designer paper. The Velvet Meadow Designer Series Specialty Paper works beautifully for elegant cards, masculine cards, sympathy cards or everyday all-occasion designs.

I hope these projects inspire you to pull out your patterned paper and start creating. Sometimes all you need is beautiful paper, a simple layout and a little crafty time.

If you have a favourite card from the six designs, I’d love to hear which one you liked most!

Happy crafting,

Sharon

Product List

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