Tag: Stampin up

  • 🦋 Create Beautiful Cards with the Butterfly Garden Kit

    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
  • Happy Happenings Kit

    There is something so satisfying about opening a kit and knowing that everything you need is right there in the box — and the Happy Happenings Kit delivers exactly that.

    This all-inclusive kit contains:

    • A stamp set
    • Ink spot
    • Clear stamping block
    • Pre-cut card bases and elements
    • Adhesive
    • Envelopes
    • Step-by-step instructions

    And it makes 9 beautiful cards ready to celebrate life’s special moments.


    Why I Love the Happy Happenings Kit

    The Happy Happenings Kit is perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters. If you’re just starting out, you’ll love that it includes the stamps, ink and block — no extra supplies required. If you’re more experienced, you’ll enjoy the flexibility to make the designs your own.

    The sentiments in this kit are versatile and uplifting, making it ideal for birthdays, congratulations, thank you cards and everyday celebrations.


    I Changed Up the Designs!

    While the instructions give you gorgeous layouts to follow, I couldn’t resist adding my own little creative twist.

    That’s the beauty of a stamping kit — once you have the stamps and ink, you can:

    • Change the placement of elements
    • Add extra stamping for background detail
    • Flip layouts horizontally or vertically
    • Layer pieces differently for added dimension
    • Create alternative designs using the same supplies

    I love showing that kits are not just “assemble as shown” — they are a starting point for creativity.


    Perfect for Crafting at Home or With Friends

    The Happy Happenings Kit would be fantastic for:

    • A relaxed craft afternoon
    • Gifting to a friend who wants to try stamping
    • Taking along to a retreat
    • Having on hand for quick cardmaking sessions

    Because everything is coordinated, you get professional-looking results every time.


    If you’d like to see how I changed up the designs, be sure to check out my latest video and let me know which version you prefer — the original layout or my alternative creations.

    Creativity doesn’t have to be complicated — sometimes it just starts with opening a box and saying, “What if I tried this instead?”

    Product List
    Happy Happenings Kit (English) [ 167271 ]
    $42.00
  • Lots to Love Kit

    The Lots to Love kit is a fabulous kit in Stampin’ Up!’s Kit Collection.

    If you’re looking for a quick, beautiful, and completely stress-free crafting experience, the Lots to Love Kit is such a joy to create with! I went live on Facebook on Friday to put this kit together — and let’s just say it was a little more “creative” than usual in more ways than one.

    With my internet down, I had to stream the live using my phone instead of my normal streaming system. But you know what? Crafting is all about adapting and getting creative — and this kit made that part easy!


    One of the things I absolutely love about the Lots to Love Kit is that it’s a non-stamping kit. That means:

    • ✔ No stamps
    • ✔ No ink
    • ✔ No stamping blocks
    • ✔ No prior experience needed

    Everything is ready to go right out of the box. The pieces are pre-printed, pre-cut, and beautifully coordinated — all you need to do is assemble.

    This makes it perfect for:

    • Beginner cardmakers
    • Crafting with kids or friends
    • Taking to a retreat or away on holidays
    • A quick creative session when time is short

    It’s truly cardmaking made simple — but still stunning.


    Why I Love the Lots to Love Kit

    The designs in the Lots to Love Kit are fresh, modern, and full of warmth. The layering pieces create dimension without needing any special tools, and the colour palette is beautifully balanced.

    What I especially enjoyed during today’s Facebook Live was how relaxing it felt to just assemble. No measuring. No die cutting. No decision fatigue. Just opening the box and creating.

    Even though my setup wasn’t my usual polished system, the kit really shone on camera because the designs are already so thoughtfully put together.


    Perfect for Busy Crafters

    As someone who juggles a full schedule, I truly appreciate having something in my craft space that I can pull out and complete in one sitting. The Lots to Love Kit gives you that instant creative satisfaction without the prep work.

    It would also make a beautiful gift — either assembled cards ready to give, or the kit itself for a crafty friend.


    Watch the Replay

    If you missed the Facebook Live, you can catch the replay over on my YouTube Channel but I’ve also listed the video below for you.

    If you’d like to add the Lots to Love Kit to your collection, you can shop it through my online store. It’s a wonderful addition to your craft stash — especially if you love quick, coordinated, no-stamp projects.

    Let me know in the comments — do you enjoy non-stamping kits, or are you a stamping-is-a-must kind of crafter? 💕

    Product List
    Lots To Love Kit [ 167263 ]
    $27.00
  • Nature’s Symphony Bundle – Soft Layers & a Simple Hello

    There’s something so calming about creating with nature-inspired products, and the Nature’s Symphony Bundle is no exception. Today’s card features soft layers, beautiful leafy images, and a simple “hello” greeting that makes it perfect for just about any occasion.

    I love how the layered leaves add gentle movement without overwhelming the design. The subtle texture in the background keeps everything feeling elegant and timeless, while the Pretty Peacock tones really let the nature theme shine.

    This is the kind of card you can mass-produce easily but still feel proud to give—it’s simple, stylish, and heartfelt all at once.

    👉 Watch the video tutorial below where I walk you through how this card and all the others I created comes together step by step using the Nature’s Symphony Bundle.

    All the Stampin’ Up! products used on this card are listed below. If you have any questions or would like to create along with me, feel free to reach out—I’d love to help.

    Product List
    Nature's Symphony Bundle (English) [ 166926 ]
    $82.75
    Nature Walk 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 166912 ]
    $21.75
    Stylish Shapes Dies [ 159183 ]
    $53.00
    Stone & Vine 3 D Embossing Folder [ 166990 ]
    $17.50
    Pretty Peacock A4 Cardstock [ 150886 ]
    $25.00
    Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [ 150083 ]
    $15.75
    Basic White A4 Cardstock [ 166781 ]
    $25.00
    Moody Palette Glossy Dots [ 167180 ]
    $14.00
    Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [ 149653 ]
    $244.00
    Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
    $49.00
  • Grungy Gears & Textures – Card 3

    On my Facebook live recently I wanted to include the dies from the Gears & Textures Bundle and so I created these Grungy Gears & Textures cards. I had so much fun creating these cards. The second card I’m sharing was just created on the fly without any real idea in mind except to use the die cuts I had pre-prepared.

    How I created the card

    I pulled out my blending brushes, some Nature Walk designer series paper and got to work on creating the card below. Roughing up the edges of the DSP and adding some ink. Sometimes I do things a bit backwards and I certainly did that on this card and glued the DSP onto the left side of the vanilla card before I started stamping. I started stamping the images and didn’t worry if it went over the dsp as well. I just kept going. Adding on the die cuts and also stamping the sentiment onto another piece of DSP and roughing that up as well plus of course adding some ink.

    Once I finished stamping the background, adding the die cuts, I added some linen thread and then the sentiment with dimensionals to pop them up. The Secret Sea card base I added some ink around the edges of it and then glued the card front onto the card base. Stamping a piece of vanilla card for the insert and then I was done.

    Grungy Gears & Textures Card 3

    Below is the video when I was creating these cards. This is the extended version. You can hop over to my youtube channel to see the shortened sped up version if you want.

    Product List
    Gears & Textures Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 166851 ]
    $35.00
    Gears & Textures Dies [ 166853 ]
    $53.00
    Gears & Textures Bundle (English) [ 166854 ]
    $79.00
    Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [ 153118 ]
    $15.75
    Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock [ 153086 ]
    $25.00
    Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
    $27.00
    Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
    $14.00
    Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
    $49.00
    Secret Sea A4 Cardstock [ 165296 ]
    $25.00
    Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [ 165285 ]
    $15.75
    Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [ 149165 ]
    $15.75
    Basic Gray A4 Card Stock [ 121689 ]
    $25.00
    Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147114 ]
    $15.75
    Basic Black A4 Card Stock [ 121688 ]
    $25.00
    Very Vanilla A4 Cardstock [ 166785 ]
    $25.00
    Linen Thread [ 104199 ]
    $8.75
    Black & White & Gold Baker's Twine [ 166005 ]
    $15.00
    Nature Walk 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 166912 ]
    $21.75
    Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [ 150083 ]
    $15.75
  • Gears & Textures – Masculine part 2

    Recently on my Facebook Live I created with the Gears & Textures Stamp Set. You can see other cards I created with this set here. After the first three cards I created I wanted to change it up a bit and using the masking technique I got to work and used a post it note to cover over a section of the card. I then proceeded to stamp the images randomly over the card, overlapping the post it. Using blending brushes and Old Olive ink I added some ink over the card front.

    Once I’d finished stamping and adding ink I peeled back the post it to reveal my card and then stamped my sentiment in the blank space. Then layered each card front onto coordinating card stock. Really #simplestamping cards for you to recreate with a bonus masking technique thrown in.

    Gears & Textures – Masculine

    Below is the quick version from my Facebook live, but you can also check out my long version with measurements here.

    Product List
    Gears & Textures Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 166851 ]
    $35.00
    Gears & Textures Dies [ 166853 ]
    $53.00
    Gears & Textures Bundle (English) [ 166854 ]
    $79.00
    Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [ 153118 ]
    $15.75
    Misty Moonlight A4 Cardstock [ 153086 ]
    $25.00
    Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147090 ]
    $15.75
    Old Olive A4 Card Stock [ 106576 ]
    $25.00
    Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147085 ]
    $15.75
    Cajun Craze A4 Card Stock [ 121683 ]
    $25.00
    Blending Brushes [ 153611 ]
    $27.00
    Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
    $14.00
    Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
    $49.00
  • Gears & Textures – Part 2

    For my third & forth Stamp-a-Stack cards using the Gears & Textures Stamp Set, I kept with the same layout but changed up the embossing folders and switched the colours to keep things fairly clean and simple while still letting the textures and layers do the talking. I love cards that look detailed but are actually very achievable to recreate — perfect for a class setting. The embossing folders I used were Exposed Brick & the Beautiful Pattern 3D Embossing folders

    One of my favourite things about this design is how easily it could be adapted. Change the sentiment, swap out the colours, or add a little embellishment, and you suddenly have a card suitable for lots of different occasions. This is exactly the kind of versatile design I love including in a Stamp-a-Stack — something you can confidently recreate again and again at home.

    All the products I used for these cards are listed below, along with a photo so you can see the details up close.

    Gears & Textures

    Product List
    Gears & Textures Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 166851 ]
    $35.00
    Gears & Textures Dies [ 166853 ]
    $53.00
    Gears & Textures Bundle (English) [ 166854 ]
    $79.00
    Stampin' Seal [ 152813 ]
    $14.00
    Paper Trimmer [ 152392 ]
    $49.00
    Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147145 ]
    $15.75
    Lemon Lime Twist A4 Cardstock [ 144250 ]
    $25.00
    Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147138 ]
    $15.75
    Blueberry Bushel A4 Cardstock [ 146991 ]
    $25.00
    Summer Splash Classic Stampin Pad [ 163809 ]
    $15.75
    Summer Splash A4 Cardstock [ 163798 ]
    $25.00
    Three Banner Punch [ 167050 ]
    $46.00
    Basic White A4 Cardstock [ 166781 ]
    $25.00