Hello and welcome to the Stamp Impression EUrope blog hop! This group is well established and consists of super talented demonstrators from across Europe and I am honoured to be part of this group. Each month we have a different challenge to create our project around. This can be a perfect starting point and great for stretching your creativity.

This month we are sharing projects created using the Tic Tac Toe Board above. We can use any three items as long as they form a straight line on the board. Sometimes this can be easier than others and can create a fun challenge.

I have chosen to go straight down the middle and create an Autumnal Fun Fold Card using Ribbon/Twine, Leaves/Pumpkin & Fun Fold. I had to choose the leaves as it fits perfectly with my Product Spotlight this month, the Simply Leaves Bundle. My next choice was ribbon, as I have recently received the beautiful Mossy Meadow & Very Vanilla Gingham Ribbon. This left me with Fun Fold to complete my line, which I do enjoy creating.

How I created my Autumnal Fun Fold card.

Create an A6 cardbase, meauring 10cm x 14.9cm, using Basic Beige cardstock. Die-cut a scalloped circle from Basic Beige cardstock, using the largest die. Using 2nd generation/stamped off Crumb Cake ink, randomly stamp the leaf veins over your circle. Cut your circle in half and and score at 1cm from your cut line. Fold and burnish your score lines. Adhere to your cardbase, ensuring your folded edges line-up with the edge of your card.

Emboss a piece of Golden Glow cardstock, measuring 10cm x 14.9cm, using the Tree Ring 3D Embossing Folder. Open your scalloped flaps and adhere your embossed layer to your cardbase. Using Massy Meadoe ink, stamp a small checked leaf and your sentiment onto Basic Beige cardstock. Fussy cut around your leaf and die-cut your sentiment. I used a scalloped label to match the scalloped flaps. Adhere both flat onto your embossed layer.

Onto Basic Beige cardstock, using all three large leaf images, stamp one using Golden Glow, one using Crumb Cake and one using Pecan Pie ink. Also on to Basic Beige cardstock, stamp a small check leaf using Crumb Cake ink, the other small leaf and a sentiment using Mossy Meadow ink. Punch out your large leaves and fussy cut around small leaves and sentiment.

Use your bone folder to add shape to your leaves and adhere to the front of your flaps, using a mix of Stampin’ Dimensionals and Mini Glue Dots. Create a bow, using the Mossy Meadow & Very Vanilla Gingham Ribbon, and add besides your leaves. Adhere your sentiment over your leaf and bow, using Mini Glue Dots.

I wrapped a length of Linen Thread around the layered stems of my left hand leaves and tied in a knot. I thought this just finished them off. Finish your Autumnal Fun Fold card by adding several 2026-2028 In Color Dots. I did put a couple inside my flaps too.

I hope I have inspired you and you will create your own Autumnal Fun Fold card. Don’t forget that all catalogue products and more are available online. All the available products used are listed below and available to purchase from my online store.

Please do continue to hop round for lots more creativity and inspiration. I can’t wait to see what the other demonstrators have chosen to share with you.

Watch how I created my Autumnal Fun Fold card here:-

Happy Crafting

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What I used to create my Autumnal Fun Fold card.

Simply Leaves Bundle (English) [168165] £43.00	Scalloped Blooms Dies [167646] £37.00	Textured Tree Ring 3 D Embossing Folder [168220] £11.25	2026–2028 In Color™ Dots [167546] £8.50	Linen Thread [104199] £4.75
Mossy Meadow & Very Vanilla 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon [168364] £8.50	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [147116] £8.50	Golden Glow Classic Stampin' Pad [167676] £14.00	Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [161665] £10.25	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111] £8.50
Basic Beige A4 Cardstock [164512] £14.00	Golden Glow A4 Cardstock [167686] £14.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] £27.00	Detail Scissors [170902] £9.50	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] £131.00
Mini Glue Dots [103683] £6.75	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [154974] £5.75	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] £4.00

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Welcome to the Creativity Abounds Blog Hop. If you are new here, thank you for hopping by. I am very excited to have been asked to join this fabulous group of amazing Stampin’ Up!® demonstrator. The group is well established and contains demos from around the world, who love to share inspiration to others.

Here’s the current wonderful Creativity Abounds Design Team!

This month we are sharing some of the projects we have created for our Home For Christmas Stamp Camp. This will be my first Stamp Camp and I am very excited to see all the inspiration we have for you. If you have never joined a Stamp Camp before then you are in for a real treat.

Creativity Abounds Stamp Camp is on 23-24 October ’26 and will feature the fun Home for Christmas Bundle and products from the Timeless Christmas Suite from the September to December Stampin’ Up!® Catalogue.

Here is a sneak peek of my Make & Take card, which you will recieve in your kit.

You will receive everything you need to take part including a Make and Take Kit, PDF Instructions and Youtube Videos for 13 project kits for FREE!  You’ll use your Designer Series Paper Specialty Paper and Embellishments to make the projects!  You can make the Make and Takes at your leisure with the PDF and video tutorials. 

Here is a sneak peek of my bonus project.

We’ll also be sharing 13 BONUS projects in an exclusive Facebook Group.  The projects are always amazing – you can join live with us or your can watch at your leisure.  

Purchase the following products (£81.75 plus shipping) by 9th October ’26 and you are automatically registered for the Stamp Camp.

• Home for Christmas Bundle (Item 168509)
• Timeless Christmas Designer Series Paper and Sticker Pack (Item 168513)
• Adhesive Backed Christmas Berries (Item 168549)
• White 3/8″ Textured Ribbon (Item 168550)

Registration includes:

• Make and Take Kit with 13 make and takes with PDF instructions and YouTube Video for each project
• Access to exclusive Facebook Group where we will share 13 additional projects!

Fine print – please contact me if you have questions

• If any of the items are not orderable, reach out to me and I can help you substitute or let you know when they are expected back in stock!
• If you plan to use Stampin’ Rewards for your product, you must place an order for £81.75 AFTER the rewards have been applied!

We would love to have you join us and can’;t wait to share all this fabulous inspiration. All designs are exclusive to the Stamp Camp and the only way to get full instructions is to join us.

Happy Crafting

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Home For Christmas Bundle (English) [168509] £48.50

Timeless Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet (English) [168513] £17.25

Adhesive Backed Christmas Berries [168549] £8.00

White 3/8" (1 Cm) Textured Ribbon [168550] £8.00

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Welcome to the Build & Bloom Blog Hop and for September we are bringing you ‘Nature’ projects. This fits perfectly with my Product Spotlight for this month. Each month I choose a product, bundle or suite that I use to create all my projects, where possible, for that month. I share all the projects I create on my social media and my blog, where I have a single ‘Inspo’ post for each Product Spotlight.

I have chosen the Simply Leaves Bundle as my September Product Spotlight. I love a good leaf stamp set and this one comes with thw added bonus of having a coordinating punch. The leaf images are simple and the punch makes for quick, easy cut-outs. I have been finding many ways to use the images and to add colour to them. For today’s card I will be creating an Autumnal Ombre Background.

How to create your Autumnal Ombre Background.

Cut a layer of Basic White cardstock, measuring 10cm x 14.4cm. Randomly heat emboss several images over two thirds.

Starting from the bottom and working up, use Golden Glow ink and a blending brush to add colour over heat embossed images. Repeat with Timid Tiger ink to the half way point and with Cajun Craze to the quarter point. Blending the colours to create an ombre effect.

To finish your Autumnal Ombre Background, splatter with Golden Glow Shimmer Pen and add to a Cajun Craze cardbase, measuring 10.5cm x 14.9cm.

Using a combination of Golden Glow, Timid Tiger, Cajun Craze, Old Olive and Pretty Peacock Blends, add colour to an acrylic and spritz with rubbing alcohol.

Allow colours to mix and stamp onto Basic White cardstock. Once dry, use the Leaf Punch to punch out several leaves. Arrange three leaves fan style on your card front and adhere into place.

Stamp your sentiment onto Basic White, with black ink. Using the largest banner die from the Stylish Shapes Dies, die-cut your sentiment. Trim off the right-hand side to create a strainght edge. Add over your leaves using dimensionals.

Trim a piece of Old Olive Speciality Rickrack, approx. 5cm long, and cut in half length ways. Fold each piece in half and tuck under your sentiment. Fix into place with a glue dot.

Finish your card with several Sunset Sparkle Sequins. I used the Strawberry Slush as I thought they went well and looked similar to Cajun Craze.

I do hope I have given you some inspiration, and you will create your own Autumnal Ombre Background. All products used are listed below and available to purchase from my online shop.

Please do continue to hop round for lots more inspiration.

Happy Crafting

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Simply Leaves Bundle (English) [168165] £43.00	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] £28.00	Old Olive 3/8" (1 Cm) Specialty Rickrack [167006] £7.50	Sunset Sparkle Sequins [167785] £8.00	Golden Glow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [167682] £11.25
Timid Tiger Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [165291] £11.25	Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154879] £10.25	Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154892] £10.25	Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [161676] £11.25	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] £7.50
Versamark Pad [102283] £9.00	Golden Glow Classic Stampin' Pad [167676] £14.00	Timid Tiger Classic Stampin' Pad [165278] £10.25	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad [147085] £8.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock [166781] £14.00
Cajun Craze A4 Card Stock [121683] £14.00	Blending Brushes [153611] £14.00	Basics Embossing Powders [155554] £17.00	Heat Tool – Uk Plug [129054] £30.00	Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971] £26.00

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How much inspiration can you put in one post? Lots! You may have seen on my social media that each month I have a Product Spotlight! I choose a current product, suite, or anything I fancy, and us that to create as many of my projects for that month as possible. I may add some other craft stash basics depending on what I have chosen. I thought it would be a good idea to add these projects to a monthly inspo blog post.

For June, I chose Flowering Meadow Bundle as my Product Spotlight. This is a beautiful bundle which contains delicate florals and foliage. There are dies to cut out stamped images, as well as some stand-alone dies. The sentiments are very versatile and can be used for a variety of occasions. I love the mix of fonts used and size of these sentiments. The Flowering Meadow bundle is part of a product suite that also contains coordinating flocked papers, and flower embellishments.

Flowering Meadow Projects

Keeping things simple for these two cute note cards. I wanted to show how your can create a beautiful card easily.

The first card uses simple stamping, a little splatter and embellishments. That’s it. I stepped it up slightly for my second card, soft blending and splattering for the back ground. I stamped and fussy cut my images, adding them using dimensionals, and finshed with a bow and embellishments.

Embossing Two-Tone cardstock, sanding and scrunching gives amazing texture to this Golden Glow card. Backing the florals with a Basic White die-cut allows them to standout.

Cutting the ribbon down its length creates a more delicate bow.

I love creating monochromatic cards and enjoy participating in a weekly Insta Hop.

This card uses a card sketch/layout and Stampin’ Up!’s June colour challenge – Strawberry Slush, Daffodil Delight, Timid Tiger, Old Olive and Cajun Craze.

I am loving the layers on this card and the texture from the Mixed Up Patterns DSP, plus the vellum circle over our Basic White circle.

You can watch a live video of me creating this card bmelow.

Sometimes we just need to let our inner child show. I created this card for a blog hop, where our theme was children.

It just reminds me of the Tellytubbies! LOL. A delightful rainbow of flowers.

You can read my blog post here – https://leighsasloft.co.uk/2026/06/fun-scene-card-for-kids/

Florals are always a good shout for a scrapbook page and these are gorgeous.

Keeping the background soft, with Soft Sea Foam and Balmy Blue Mixed Up Patterns DSP, and going for bright Daffodil delight, Strawberry Slush, Gorgeous Grape and Granny Apple Green Flowers & foliage.

You can see a live video of how I created this page below.

I am always suprised by the amount of colours that appear when doing a watercolour wash. You can see the blues, pinks and purples on this center panel. Adding white heat embossed images creates a fun background.

The flowers are heat embossed in clear, giving a deeper tone to this Hydrangea Hue Monochromatic card.

Making the most of the Floral Charm DSP for these two cards and I feel the work really well together. The colours of my first card are very rich, whilst the second fun fold card feels much lighter.

You can watch a live video of me creating these cards below.

I created this card for a Global Design Project – CASE the designer challenge and I am so happy with my results, as were the challenge organisers as I was a winner. It’s always nice to be recognised for your crafting.

The baskets were created using the, now retired, Easter Basket Dies and the background is from the Mixed Up Patterns DSP. Yes I love this paper pack!

I can not take credit for this design. This was a CASE of a card by Emma Goddard – Coast Crafter. It’s a fun fold that is simple to create but definately has the WOW factor.

Three folded strips of card, adhered to a cardbase and layered with embossed panels. I am a big fan of Peaceful Pine and this card is one of my favourite..

I follwed a card sketch/layout for this card and love how the pastel flowers pop against the Artisan Sketched Garden DSP. The colours used are the 2026 – 2028 In colors, Barely Brush, Golden Glow, Crisp Cantaloupe, Hydrangea Hue and Peaceful Pine.

You can watch a live video of me creating this card below.

A beautiful rainbow and cute Koala, what’s not to like?

Keeping the background simple with a few black splatters, allows the rainbow wreath to pop. Adding a cute Koala and simple Happy Birthday finishes the card a treat.

You can read how I created this card here – https://leighsasloft.co.uk/2026/06/simple-flower-wreath-birthday-card/

I only tend to use Cherry Cobbler around Christmas and I found creating a none Christmas card difficult.

Running my ink pad across the card, created a fun background and adding splatters gives extra texture. The large die-cut sentiment is from the Words Of Beauty Dies and layering gold on white on Cherry Cobbler gives a nice effect.

This beautiful card uses a soft, natural colour pallet. An embossed background adds subtle texture.

You can watch a live video of me creating this card below.

This simple layout uses three panels of Everyday Essentials DSP, and a full sheet for the base. The colurs of the flowers are taken from the paper and the title is created using the, now retired, Sweet Blooms Bundle.

You can watch a live video of my creating this page below.

You can watch me create some of my Flowering Meadows projects here –

Happy Crafting

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Hello and welcome to my second Creativity Abounds Blog Hop. If you are new here, thank you for hopping by. I am very excited to have been asked to join this fabulous group of amazing Stampin’ Up!® demonstrator. The group is well established and contains demos from around the world, who love to share inspiration to others.

Here’s the current wonderful Creativity Abounds Design Team!

This month our theme is Fun Folds! These can be as simple as a z-fold or as complicated as a washer card, with lots inbetween. One thing they all have in common is fun. A fun way to stand or a fun way to showcase your elements. I enjoy creating Fun Folds, especially when they are new to me. There is always a new idea or interpritaion on a Fun Fold and there are so many you can choose from.

The Fun Fold I have chosen to share with you today is a Double Tent Fold Card and was shared with me recently by Emma Goddard – Coastal Crafter, at her Card and a Cuppa event. This Fun Fold is simple to create and can be recreated using many different supplies. For this version I have used the Bee My Valentine stamp set and Bee Builder Punch, an oldie but a goodie!

Double Tent Fun Fold Card.

I used the Textured Tree Ring 3D Embossing Folder for my panel and added a sentiment from the Elegantly Wrapped stamp set (from the upcoming September – December catalogue).

The panel is added to a piece of Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP.

The wings are punched from vellum, added to the back of the bee, which is then added on dimensionals.

I used a fun bright colour combo of Daffodil Delight, Coastal Cabana and Granny Apple Green.

A heat embossed sentiment from Words Of Beauty stamp set.

The full instructions on how to create a Double Tent Fun Fold Card are available by purchasing the latest Creativity Abounds Tutorial. The tutorial contains full written instructions, diagrams and photos where needed to make 12 different Fun Fold cards. These have been created by the Creativity Abounds Design Team.

I do hope I have given you some inspiration, and you will create your own Fun Fold card. All products used are listed below and available to purchase from my online shop (unless stated otherwise).

Please do continue to hop round for lots more inspiration.

Happy Crafting

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Bee My Valentine Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [162547] £20.00	Bee Builder Punch [162553] £25.00	Textured Tree Ring 3 D Embossing Folder [168220] £11.25	Beautiful Ordinary Life 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [167553] £13.00	Basic White A4 Cardstock [166781] £14.00
Daffodil Delight A4 Card Stock [121680] £14.00	Card Stock A4 Coastal Cabana [131302] £14.00	Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [167099] £9.50	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [147094] £8.50	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097] £8.50
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] £8.50	Basic Black Hybrid Stampin' Pad [166648] £11.25	Versamark Pad [102283] £9.00	Basics Wow! Embossing Powder [165679] £20.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] £131.00
Paper Trimmer [152392] £27.00	Heat Tool – Uk Plug [129054] £30.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [154974] £5.75	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] £4.00

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Welcome to the Stamp Impression EUrope blog hop! This group is well established and consists of super talented demonstrators from across Europe and I am honoured to be part of this group. Each month we have a different challenge to create our project around. This can be a perfect starting point and great for stretching your creativity.

This month we are sharing products from the NEW upcoming Setember – December 2026 catalogue. This catalogue contains products for many occasions including, Autumn, Halloween and Christmas. If you do not have a demonstraor and would like a copy, please contact me and I will send you a copy. If you are out of my sales region, I can put you intouch with a Demonstraor whom can help.

I have chosen to share with you a card I have created using the Santa’s Hat stamp set and A little Christmas DSP (designer series paper).

How I created my Santa’s Hat Christmas card.

Stamp three Santa’s Hat outline image onto Very Vanilla cardstock, using Basic Black ink. Using the infill stamp, add Cherry Cobbler to two and Mossy Meadow to the third. Add Wink Of Stella to the uncoloured ‘fur’ areas and allow to dry fully. Fussy cut around your images and set aside.

Cut a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock, measuring 14.4cm x 10cm, and adhere to a Mossy Meadow cardbase, measuring 14.9cm x 10.5cm. Trim a piece of plaid DSP, measuring 14.4cm x 5cm and adhere to a piece of Cherry Cobbler cardstock, measuring 14.4cm x 5.5cm.

Cut two strips of gold foil, measuring 14.4cm x 1cm, and adhere to the top and bottom of your Cherry Cobbler panel. Adhere your layered panel to your cardbase. Add your two Cherry Cobbler hats flat to your cardfront and your Mossy Meadow hat over lapping with dimensionals.

Finish your card by stamping your sentiment using Basic Black ink.

I hope I have inspired you and got you excited to see the new catalogue. Don’t forget that all catalogue products and more are available online. All the available products used are listed below and available to purchase from my online store.

Please do continue to hop round for lots more creativity and inspiration. I can’t wait to see what the other demonstrators have chosen to share with you.

Happy Crafting

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Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] £9.50	Basic Black Hybrid Stampin' Pad [166648] £11.25	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [147083] £8.50	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111] £8.50	Very Vanilla A4 Card Stock [106550] £13.00
Cherry Cobbler A4 Card Stock [121681] £14.00	Mossy Meadow A4 Cardstock [133683] £14.00	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] £4.75	Detail Scissors [170902] £9.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] £27.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [154974] £5.75	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] £4.00

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Hello and welcome. It’s time for the Build & Bloom Blog Hop and for August we are bringing you ‘Thank You’ projects. We all have many occasions when we need to or should send a Thank You card or Thank You gift. Saying ‘Thank You’ means so much and may have a bigger effect on someone than you think. I love to send Thank You gifts, but sadly, I do not do this enough. For my project I have created a beautiful ‘Thank You’ gift, that contains four cute 3″x3″ thank you cards in a coordinating box.

This month I am using the Bloom Boutique Suite as my Product Spotlight over on my social media. This suite is gorgeous and contains two stamp & die bundles, alongside embellishments, gift boxes, and Speciality DSP (designer series paper) with foiling. The floral designs are so cute and the colour combination uses the five 2026-2028 In Colors. Florals are always a staple in my craft room.

How to create your ‘Thank You’ gift.

Decorating your box.

Make up a Scalloped Window Box, cut four pieces of Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock, measuring 3 1/4″ x 7/8″, and adhere to the four side of your box. Cut four pieces of SDSP, measuring 3 1/8″ x 3/4″, and adhere to Crisp Canataloupe cardstock.

Using the Boutique Blooms Dies, cut one large flower and two medium flowers from Barely Blush cardstock, two small flowers from Crisp Cantaloupe, and several leaves from Peaceful Pine. Add a faux bow using Barely Blush Bordered Ribbon and adhere to left of box lid. Arrange your flowers and leaves over the ribbon and adhere in place with a mix of Stampin’ Dimensionals and Mini Glue Dots.

Hot foil and die-cut a label using the Flourish & Frames Hot Foil Dies and gold foil. Stamp your sentiment using Secret Sea ink and adhere to top left of box front with Stampin’ Dimensions.

Finish your box by adding several 2026-2028 In Color Butterflies.

Creating your cards.

Create four cardbases, measuring 3″ x 3″, using Thick Basic White cardstock. Trim four pieces of SDSP to 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″ and adhere to card fronts. Die-cut four small scalloped circles from Basic White cardstock. Stamp your sentiment to the center using Secret Sea ink. Stamp three small flowers around the edge, using a coordinating ink.

For each card cut a piece of bordered ribbon, the same colour as your stamped flowers, and cut in half length ways. This gives you a thinner ribbon. Fold in half and add to your card fronts using Mini Glue Dots. Adhere your scalloped circles on top using dimensionals. Finish your cards with a white butterfly.

Pop your cards inside your box, add envelopes and your Thank You gift is complete.

I do hope I have given you some inspiration, and you will create your own Thank You Gift. I am sure that whoever receives your gift will be extremely grateful and honored that you have made something just for them. All products used are listed below and available to purchase from my online shop.

Please do continue to hop round for lots more inspiration.

Happy Crafting

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Bloom Boutique Suite Collection (English) [167657] £128.25	Barely Blush 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon [167550] £8.50	Crisp Cantaloupe 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon [167552] £8.50	Golden Glow 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon [167548] £8.50	Hydrangea Hue 3/8" (1 Cm) Bordered Ribbon [167549] £8.50
Barely Blush Shimmer Brush [167664] £9.50	Crisp Cantaloupe Shimmer Brush [167661] £9.50	Golden Glow Shimmer Brush [167662] £9.50	Hydrangea Hue Shimmer Brush [167663] £9.50	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] £13.00
Basic White A4 Thick Cardstock [159230] £16.00	Barely Blush A4 Cardstock [167690] £14.00	Crisp Cantaloupe A4 Cardstock [167694] £14.00	Peaceful Pine A4 Cardstock [167692] £14.00	Barely Blush Classic Stampin Pad [167678] £14.00
Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin Pad [167680] £14.00	Golden Glow Classic Stampin' Pad [167676] £14.00	Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin' Pad [167677] £14.00	Gold Stampin' Hot Foil Rolls [170066] £11.25	Flourish & Frames Hot Foil Dies [170064] £40.00
Uk/Ie Stampin' Hot Foil System & Craft Class [170011] £149.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] £131.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] £27.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] £4.00	Mini Glue Dots [103683] £6.75
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [154974] £5.75	Detail Scissors [170902] £9.50	Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [165285] £10.25

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You may have seen on my social media that each month I have a Product Spotlight! I choose a current product, suite, or anything I fancy, and us that to create all my projects for that month. I may add some other craft stash basics depending on what I have chosen. I thought it would be a good idea to add these projects to a monthly inspo blog post.

For May I chose to use the Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite as my Product Spotlight. I feel in love with this suite when we got a sneak peek at Onstage in March. The colours are soft, with a punch of Basic Black for a big impact. This suite is perfect for scrapbooking and cardmaking alike.

This card uses the Extraordinary Life Bundle which is a coordinating bundle for the Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite. I masked, blended, stamped and splattered the background, adding a fussy cut sentiment for extra texture. Stamped, heat embossed and die-cut butterflies for dimensions and finished with Rhinestone Basic Jewels.

The colours used are Basic White, Coastal Cabana and Smoky Slate.

The DSP (designer series paper) is the star of the show here! With some simple stamping, a couple of stamped and die-cut images, and embellishments this card is a quick make. The black foliage is precut and part of the Floral Flight Accents.

Stamping a repeat pattern creates a fun background, using a colour combo of Pool Party, Flirty Flamingo, Lost lagoon, Real red, and Pretty Peacock.

A selection of bold images adds impact.

This card uses one of the beautiful border dies and showcases our fabulous colour coordination of products. The Barely Blush cardstock and ribbon match creating a seamless flow to your crafting.

Using the emboss resist technique creates a wonderful patterned background, that is edged with one of the simpler boarder dies. Using a blending brush to add the ink allows you to create varying depths of colour.

A simple way to get the DSP the colour you need is to use your Stampin’ Blends and black & white DSP. For a different look, colour the background instead of the images.

Another way of adding colour to you DSP, is to use ink and a blending brush. This allows you to create an ombre effect and adds depth to your project.

Keeping a simple colour pallet can make a big statement.

You can watch a live video of me creating this card below.

I loved playing with the Water & Dotted Lines Masks, to create the scrapbook page, though I did have to tell myself to trust the process. Using bright colours and adding colour through the mask in smaller areas gives a fun effect and really is the star of the show.

You can watch a video of my creating this page on my weekly Facebook Live below.

I do struggle with male cards, but found this suite of products is perfect. The selection of simple patterns and shapes, paired with DSP creates a fabulous card and male would be proud to recieve.

These cards were created during my weekly Facebook live. I very rarely make 5″x7″ cards but this pre die-cut image called for it and I love the result. Sometimes keeping things simple, really is the way to go.

The second card follows a card sketch and is one of my favourite, using this suite.

You can watch a live video of me creating these cards below.

For this card I CASED (Copy And Share Everything) the catalogue and switched things up by changing the colour combination and DSP.

Make sure you use the catalogue for inspiration and not just for purchasing.

Crisp Cantaloupe was not a colour I thought I would use a lot of, but I was wrong. It may even be the colour I use the most, from the 2026-2028 Incolors.

This card uses Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock, ink, ribbon, embellishments, Shimmer Pen and DSP. As you can see again, they match perfectly.

Both these card use the beautiful DSP. One with a larger piece of one design and the other with smaller strips of many designs, but all coordinating together with little effort.

You can watch a live video of me creating these cards below.

This double page scrapbook spread was created using the Extraordinary Life Scrapbook Workshop Kit. Sometimes I just want to craft and not design, these kits are perfect for that and for crafting on the go.

You can watch a live video of my creating this spread below.

You can watch me create some of my Capturing Smiles projects here –

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Hello and welcome to my first Creativity Abounds Blog Hop. If you are new here, thank you for hopping by. I am very excited to have been asked to join this fabulous group of amazing Stampin’ Up!® demonstrator. The group is well established and contains demos from around the world, who love to share inspiration to others.

Here’s the current wonderful Creativity Abounds Design Team!

This month our theme is Christmas in July, which when we are in the middle of a heatwave here in the UK has been a bit of a struggle to feel festive. I have chosen to use the Festive Cheer Bundle, this is part of the July Online Exclusives. I was drawn to this set instantly. The images have a very MCM (mid century modern) feel and that has influenced my colour choices.

How I created my Christmas in July card.

Cut a layer of Basic White cardstock, measuring 9cm x 114.4cm. Create a whimsical boarder acros the bottom third, stamping fala lalala using Basic Gray ink, small double snowflake using Bubble Bath ink, and small double star using Hydrangea Hue ink.

Trim a piece of Lost Lagoon cardstock, measuring 10cm x 14.4cm, and matt to your layer. Splatter lightly with Wink Of Stella. This will add sparkle to your project.

Stamp and die-cut a selection of bauble images, using first and second generation stamping. Adhere to your layer using a mix of Stampin’ Dimensionals and Multipurpose Glue.

Die-cut bauble toppers from silver foil and adhere to you baubles. Using Smoky Slate cardstock, die-cut a set of ‘stings’ and add above your baubles.

Create an A6 cardbase, measuring 10.5cm x 14.9cm, using Bubble Bath cardstock and adhere your layer to the cardbase. Add a double bow of Bubble Bath Faux Linen Ribbon and finish with several Rhinestone Basic Jewels.

I do hope I have given you some inspiration, and you will create your own Christmas In July project. All products used are listed below and available to purchase from my online shop.

Please do continue to hop round for lots more inspiration.

Happy Crafting

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Festive Cheer Bundle (English) [168133] £41.25	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] £5.75	Bubble Bath 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Faux Linen Ribbon [167075] £7.50	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] £9.50	Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad [149165] £8.50
Bubble Bath Classic Stampin' Pad [161664] £10.25	Hydrangea Hue Classic Stampin' Pad [167677] £14.00	Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad [161678] £10.25	Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad [165286] £10.25	Basic White A4 Cardstock [166781] £14.00
Bubble Bath A4 Cardstock [161727] £14.00	Lost Lagoon A4 Cardstock [133686] £14.00	Card Stock A4 Smoky Slate [131291] £14.00	Silver 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Foil Sheets [163387] £4.75	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [154974] £5.75
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] £4.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] £27.00	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] £65.00	Detail Scissors [170902] £9.50

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Welcome and thanks for stopping by. It’s time for the Build & Bloom Blog Hop and for July we are bringing you ‘Seaside / Coastal’ projects. Recently I have been wishing I was at the seaisde and able to cool off with a little paddle.

This month I am using the Summer Happiness Bundle as my Product Spotlight over on my social media. I have been having so much fun creating with this bundle, and with the recent heatwave we have been having I think it is very fitting. The bundle has a coordinating washi tape, available to purchase separately, that has a bright fun images which can be cut out using the dies.

How to create your seaside card.

Cut a layer of Balmy Blue cardstock, measuring 14.4cm x 10cm. Using a blending brush, Balmy Blue ink, and the Water Decorative Mask, lightly add colour to the right half of your layer. Twist your mask slightly and add another light blending of ink. This gives depth and a more sea like look to your seaside card..

Trim a piece of Shimmering Stripes Speciality Paper, measuring 3cm x 10cm, and adhere to the left of your layer. Wrap a piece of Strawberry Slush ribbon around your layer and tie with a bow. If you don not have the right colour ribbon for any project, you can colour another ribbon with Stampin’ Blends.

Add a large sentiment from the Sincerly Noted Mix & Match Ephemera Pack and tuck under your ribbon. As an alternative you can stamp your sentiment onto a Basic White die-cut shape.

Adhere a strip of Summer Happiness Washi Tape to Basic White cardstock. Use the coordinating dies to die-cut several images. Add these to you layer using a mix of dimensionals and liquid adhesive.

Create an A6 cardbase, measuring 14.9cm x 10.5cm, using Night Of Navy cardstock. Adhere your layer to the cardbase and finish youe card with several Sunset Sparkle Sequins.

I do hope I have given you some inspiration, and you will create your own Seaside Card. All products used are listed below and available to purchase from my online shop.

Please do continue to hop round for lots more inspiration.

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Summer Happiness Bundle (English) [168124] £48.50	Summer Happiness Washi Tape [168125] £15.00	Sincerely Noted Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (English) [167706] £6.75	Sunset Sparkle Sequins [167785] £8.00	Water & Dotted Lines 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Decorative Masks [167760] £20.00
Shimmering Stripes 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [168197] £10.00	Basic White A4 Cardstock [166781] £14.00	Balmy Blue A4 Cardstock [147007] £14.00	Night Of Navy A4 Card Stock [106577] £14.00	Strawberry Slush 3/8" (1 Cm) Faux Linen Ribbon [165274] £7.50
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] £8.50	Blending Brushes [153611] £14.00	Detail Scissors [170902] £9.50	Paper Trimmer [152392] £27.00	Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673] £65.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] £4.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [154974] £5.75

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