Stampin with Sharon

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  • 15% off Select Designer Series Paper & Cardstock

    A collage showing several of the discounted Designer Series Paper packs alongside coordinating cardstock with a "15% OFF" banner.

    If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to stock up on your favourite crafting papers, now is the time!

    From 4 August to 31 August, Stampin’ Up! is offering 15% off select Designer Series Paper and coordinating cardstock. Whether you’re making cards, creating scrapbook layouts or planning ahead for Christmas crafting, this promotion is a fantastic opportunity to add to your craft stash while saving money.

    Why I Love Designer Series Paper

    Designer Series Paper is one of the quickest ways to add beautiful colour and pattern to your handmade projects. With so many gorgeous designs available, it’s easy to create professional-looking cards without spending hours choosing colour combinations.

    Many of the papers coordinate perfectly with Stampin’ Up! colours, stamps and dies, making project planning simple and enjoyable.

    Don’t Forget the Cardstock

    To make the most of your Designer Series Paper, it’s the perfect opportunity to stock up on coordinating cardstock too.

    Having matching cardstock on hand means you’ll always have the perfect card bases, layers and die-cut pieces ready to complement your favourite paper designs.

    Perfect for Every Crafter

    Whether you’re:

    • Making birthday cards
    • Creating scrapbook pages
    • Preparing Christmas projects
    • Joining one of my classes or retreats
    • Building your craft collection

    this sale is a wonderful opportunity to save on products you’ll use again and again.

    Shop Before Your Favourites Sell Out

    Some of the most popular Designer Series Papers can sell quickly during promotions, so I recommend shopping early to avoid disappointment.

    Browse the sale, choose your favourites and enjoy 15% savings throughout August.

    All the items below are on sale. check them out now!

    Product List

  • Behind the Scenes of the June ProCRAFTinators Retreat

    People often see the finished retreat, but there’s a lot of preparation that happens behind the scenes before attendees arrive.

    From planning projects and organising supplies to creating welcome gifts and personalised boxes, every detail is designed to help attendees enjoy a fun and relaxing crafting weekend.

    Preparing the welcome gifts is always one of my favourite jobs. It’s a chance to add a personal touch and show appreciation for everyone who has chosen to spend their weekend crafting with us.

    The June ProCRAFTinators Retreat was filled with creativity, laughter and wonderful memories, and I’m already looking forward to the next one.

    Product List
    Beautiful Ordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167553 ]
    $23.00
    Array Of Dots [ 167559 ]
    $15.00
    Floral Flight Accents [ 167558 ]
    $11.50
    Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite Collection [ 167562 ]
    $136.75
    Extraordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [ 167722 ]
    $21.00

  • Handmade Packaging Ideas for Retreat Gifts

    I love finding simple ways to elevate everyday gifts with Handmade Packaging Ideas for Retreat Gifts.

    For our June ProCRAFTinators Retreat, I used several Stampin’ Up! products to decorate practical gifts and transform them into something a little more special.

    The hand warmers were decorated using the Simply Leaves Bundle, while the chocolate packs featured the Exciting Times Bundle.

    These projects are a great reminder that you don’t need elaborate packaging to create a memorable gift. A simple stamped tag, wrap or embellishment can completely transform a store-bought item.

    Product List
    Beautiful Ordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167553 ]
    $23.00
    Array Of Dots [ 167559 ]
    $15.00
    Floral Flight Accents [ 167558 ]
    $11.50
    Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite Collection [ 167562 ]
    $136.75
    Extraordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [ 167722 ]
    $21.00

  • Cosy Retreat Gifts for a Winter Crafting Weekend

    Since our June retreat was held during winter, I wanted to include a few Cosy Retreat Gifts for a Winter Crafting Weekend to help everyone settle in for a relaxing crafting weekend.

    The fluffy socks were wrapped using the Simply Leaves Bundle and paired beautifully with a decorated hot chocolate pack featuring the Lily of the Valley Stamp Set.

    These little touches don’t take long to create but add something special to the retreat experience.

    One of my goals is always to create an environment where attendees can relax, craft and enjoy spending time with fellow members of our crafting community.

    Product List
    Beautiful Ordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167553 ]
    $23.00
    Array Of Dots [ 167559 ]
    $15.00
    Floral Flight Accents [ 167558 ]
    $11.50
    Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite Collection [ 167562 ]
    $136.75
    Extraordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [ 167722 ]
    $21.00

  • Creating the Retreat Gift Boxes

    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
    Beautiful Ordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167553 ]
    $23.00
    Array Of Dots [ 167559 ]
    $15.00
    Floral Flight Accents [ 167558 ]
    $11.50
    Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite Collection [ 167562 ]
    $136.75
    Extraordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [ 167722 ]
    $21.00

  • Welcome Gifts for the ProCRAFTinators Retreat

    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.

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

    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