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

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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

Currently Loving Scrapbooking Workshop Kit

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Today I’m sharing the beautiful Currently Loving Scrapbooking Workshop Kit from Stampin’ Up! and I have to say — this kit is absolutely gorgeous for memory keeping and documenting your everyday moments.

I recently featured this kit during a Facebook Live and had so much fun creating with it. The coordinated colours, patterned papers and embellishments make scrapbooking simple while still giving you plenty of opportunities to add your own personal style and creativity.

Whether you’re new to scrapbooking or have been memory keeping for years, workshop kits like this are a wonderful way to take the stress out of designing layouts from scratch.

What’s Included in the Kit?

The Currently Loving Scrapbooking Workshop Kit includes beautifully coordinated products designed to help you create scrapbook layouts quickly and easily. The kit is perfect for documenting photos of everyday moments, family memories, celebrations and special occasions.

One of the things I love most about workshop kits is that everything works together beautifully, making it easy to create cohesive pages without having to spend hours planning colour combinations or layout ideas.

The soft colours and modern designs in this collection are perfect for all kinds of memories and can easily be adapted to suit your own style.

Watch the Facebook Live Replay on YouTube

Why I Love Scrapbooking Workshop Kits

Workshop kits are fantastic because they:

  • Make scrapbooking quicker and easier
  • Include coordinated products
  • Help take the guesswork out of designing layouts
  • Are perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike
  • Allow you to focus on preserving your memories

If you’ve been wanting to get back into scrapbooking or are looking for an easy way to start, this kit is a wonderful option.

I’d love to know what types of memories you would document using the Currently Loving Scrapbooking Workshop Kit!

Happy crafting,

Sharon

Product List
Currently Loving Scrapbooking Workshop Kit (English) [ 167191 ]
$63.00
Currently Loving Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167183 ]
$35.00
Currently Loving 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [ 167181 ]
$21.00
Lovely Blossoms Craft Class [ 170929 ]
$44.00
Lovely Blossoms Suite Collection (English) [ 167193 ]
$157.25
Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
$49.00
Embossing Additions Tool Kit [ 159971 ]
$47.00
Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
$14.00

Splash of Sparkle Designer Series Paper

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Today I’m sharing another fun set of handmade cards featuring the beautiful Splash of Sparkle Designer Series Paper from Stampin’ Up!.

For these projects, I created 6 cards in total — 2 each of 3 different designs. This is such a great way to make the most of your designer series paper while creating multiple cards quickly and easily.

The Splash of Sparkle Designer Series Paper adds so much colour, texture and interest to your projects, making it perfect for simple card layouts that still look stunning. I love how easy these designs are to recreate while still giving you plenty of opportunities to customise them with your favourite sentiments and embellishments.

I also created two video options for these projects:

  • A detailed full-length tutorial with measurements, tips and step-by-step instructions
  • A shorter sped-up version if you’d prefer a quick overview and fast inspiration

If you’d like all the details, you can watch the full tutorial below.

Watch the Full Video Tutorial

In the full video tutorial, I demonstrate all 6 cards and share how I used the Splash of Sparkle Designer Series Paper across the three designs.

If you’re after a quicker version, you can also watch the sped-up process video here.

Project Photos

Splash of Sparkle DSP | 6 Easy Handmade Card Ideas

These cards were so enjoyable to make and are a great reminder that designer series paper can do most of the work for you. By using coordinated papers and simple layouts, you can quickly create a beautiful set of handmade cards ready for your stash or to gift to friends and family.

I hope these projects inspire you to pull out your patterned paper and create some quick and easy cards of your own.

I’d love to know which of the three designs is your favourite!

Happy crafting,

Sharon

Product List
Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin Pad [ 167679 ]
$25.00
Basic White A4 Cardstock [ 166781 ]
$25.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
$14.00
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [ 155475 ]
$19.25
Linen Thread [ 104199 ]
$8.75
Cloud Cover 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Textured Ribbon [ 167182 ]
$16.75
Splash Of Sparkles 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 167200 ]
$29.00
Basic Black Hybrid Stampin' Pad [ 166648 ]
$21.00

Velvet Meadow Designer Series Specialty Paper

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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
Velvet Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 167904 ]
$30.00
Peaceful Pine Classic Stampin Pad [ 167679 ]
$25.00
Boutique Blossoms Dies [ 167653 ]
$56.00
Basic White A4 Cardstock [ 166781 ]
$25.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]
$14.00
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [ 155475 ]
$19.25
Linen Thread [ 104199 ]
$8.75
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147143 ]
$15.75
Paradise Garden Hybrid Embossing Folder [ 167120 ]
$77.00
Forever Plaid 3 D Embossing Folder [ 164049 ]
$21.00
Berry Burst A4 Cardstock [ 144249 ]
$25.00
Rounded Rectangle Punch [ 167880 ]
$44.00
Peaceful Pine A4 Cardstock [ 167692 ]
$25.00
Cloud Cover 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Textured Ribbon [ 167182 ]
$16.75

Paper Pumpkin Has Arrived in Australia

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Exciting news for papercrafters — Paper Pumpkin has officially arrived in Australia!

If you haven’t heard of Paper Pumpkin before, it’s Stampin’ Up!’s monthly all-inclusive crafting subscription kit designed to make creating easy, convenient and fun. Each month you’ll receive a beautifully coordinated kit delivered straight to your door with everything you need to create gorgeous handmade projects.

Today I’m sharing the April kit called Lakeside Retreat and it is absolutely beautiful.

The Lakeside Retreat kit includes supplies to create 9 cards in total — that’s 3 each of 3 different designs. The projects are perfectly coordinated and the kit includes precut pieces, embellishments, stamps, ink and step-by-step instructions, making it ideal for both beginner and experienced crafters alike.

One of the things I love most about Paper Pumpkin is how convenient it is. Everything is designed to coordinate beautifully and because the pieces are already prepared for you, it’s easy to sit down and start crafting straight away.

Watch the Video

In this video, I share the April Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin kit and walk through the beautiful card designs included in the box.

Why You’ll Love Paper Pumpkin

Paper Pumpkin is perfect for:

  • Busy crafters who want creativity delivered to their door
  • Beginners looking for an easy way to get started
  • Experienced crafters wanting quick and coordinated projects
  • Taking your crafting on the go
  • Building your collection of stamps, inks and crafting supplies

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

One important thing to remember is that subscriptions close on the 10th of each month. If you subscribe by the 10th, you’ll receive that month’s kit.

You can learn more about Paper Pumpkin here:

Paper Pumpkin Australia

I’m so excited that Paper Pumpkin is finally available here in Australia and I can’t wait to see future kits arrive each month.

Happy crafting,

Sharon

Why Now Is a Great Time to Join Stampin’ Up!

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Have you ever thought about joining Stampin’ Up!?

Whether you love cardmaking, scrapbooking, papercrafting or simply enjoy creating beautiful handmade projects, becoming a demonstrator is a wonderful way to enjoy even more of what you already love.

What’s Included in the Starter Kit?

The Starter Kit is currently $169 AUD and you get to choose up to $235 AUD worth of products, plus free business supplies and free shipping.

For a limited time only Stampin’ Up! are offering the brand new In Color ink pads in addition to the $235 of products. OR if you don’t want the ink pads you can add an additional $65 on the $235 making it a whopping $300 of product to choose in your starter kit for as little as $169.

Why I Love Being a Demonstrator

I joined Stampin’ Up! back in May 2008 and it has given me so much more than just beautiful craft supplies.

It has connected me with an amazing crafting community, provided opportunities to attend creative events and allowed me to share what I love with others. I’ve met wonderful people, learned new techniques and enjoyed being part of a supportive and inspiring creative family.

One of the things I love most is that there’s no “one size fits all” approach. You can enjoy being a hobby demonstrator, share casually with friends or grow a business in a way that fits your lifestyle and goals.

Demonstrator Perks

As a demonstrator, you can enjoy benefits including:

  • At least 20% discount on products
  • Early access to new catalogues and products
  • Exclusive demonstrator-only training and resources
  • Opportunities to attend Stampin’ Up! events
  • Access to a worldwide crafting community
  • The flexibility to enjoy your business your way

Want More Information?

If you’d like to learn more about joining my team or have questions about becoming a demonstrator, I’d love to chat with you.

Feel free to contact me anytime — I’m always happy to help you decide if becoming part of our crafting community is right for you.

Happy crafting,

Sharon

🦋 Create Beautiful Cards with the Butterfly Garden Kit

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If you joined me on Facebook Live today, you’ll have seen just how gorgeous and easy the Butterfly Garden Kit is from the Stampin’ Up! Kits Collection!

This all-inclusive kit is perfect for those days when you want to create something beautiful without pulling out your entire craft room. Everything you need comes right in the box — making it ideal for beginners, busy crafters, or anyone who simply loves a quick and satisfying creative session.

What’s Included in the Butterfly Garden Kit?

This kit creates 9 cards in total —
✨ 3 different designs
✨ 3 of each design

Inside the box you’ll find:

  • Pre-cut card bases
  • Coordinating die-cut pieces
  • Embellishments
  • Adhesive
  • Step-by-step instructions

It’s truly a “grab and craft” experience. No stamping, no measuring, no guessing — just relaxing creativity.

Perfect for Quick Crafting

One of the things I love most about the Kits Collection is how convenient they are. Whether you’re crafting at the kitchen table, taking supplies away on retreat, or fitting in a little creative time between life’s busy moments, this kit makes it simple.

The butterfly imagery is soft, fresh and uplifting — making these cards perfect for birthdays, thank you cards, or just sending a little happy mail to someone special.

Stepping It Up – Simple Changes, Big Impact

During my Facebook Live, I also shared how you can easily change up one of each card design to make it your own — even with an all-inclusive kit.

Here are a few ideas I demonstrated:

  • Rearranging the die-cut elements for a different layout
  • Adding extra dimension with foam adhesive
  • Layering elements in a new way
  • Swapping sentiment placements

It just goes to show that even when everything is provided for you, there’s still room to let your creativity shine!

If you already have a few extra supplies in your craft room, you can easily step these up even further — but you absolutely don’t need to. The kit is beautiful exactly as designed.

Who Is This Kit For?

🦋 New crafters who want everything ready to go
🦋 Busy creatives who love convenience
🦋 Anyone wanting a thoughtful handmade card stash
🦋 A lovely gift idea for a friend

It’s also a wonderful way to introduce someone to papercrafting without overwhelming them.

If you missed my Facebook Live, make sure you head over and watch the replay to see the alternative versions I created. I love showing how you can take something simple and add your own little twist!

If you’d like to get your hands on the Butterfly Garden Kit, you can order it through my online store and have it delivered straight to your door.

Happy crafting! 🦋✨

Product List
Butterfly Garden Kit (English) [ 167266 ]
$42.00
Basic White A4 Cardstock [ 166781 ]
$25.00
Secret Sea A4 Cardstock [ 165296 ]
$25.00
Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [ 153118 ]
$15.75