Independent Stampin Up!® Demonstrator, Victoria, Australia

Welcome to the Colour Creations Instagram Hop. You can follow us on Instagram starting @craftwithkate. Each week we will showcase the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order.

Week 14 – Calypso Coral

My card this week features this glorious Scenic Coast Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the Sunset Coast dies.

Here is the inside of my card – it is scored into 4 equal panels with matt layers of Calypso Coral card then the DSP. The two stitched circles are sitting on a mechanism, so they float above the card.

The card front I left very simple with more DSP and the lighthouse (with Calypso Coral stripes) in the bottom corner, and I stamped some boats on the water. On the back of the card, I added two Basic White layers to write the message to the recipient.

You can watch my quick Tutorial on how to construct the pop up mechanisms by clicking here

Measurements
Card base: 21cm x 14.5cm, score @ 10.5cm and at 5.25cm from each end.
Mechanisms: 10cm x 3cm score @ 1.5cm, 2.5cm, 3.5cm, 6.5cm, 7.5cm, 8.5cm (2).
Matt (inside) : 5cm x 14.2cm (4)
DSP (iside): 4.8cm x 14cm (4)
White card (back): 5cm x 14.2cm (2) plus extra for die cuts
DSP (front): 5cm x 14.2cm (2)

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Cajun Craze: Butterfly Swirl pop up card

29 July, 202629 July, 2026 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Colour Creations Instagram Hop. You can follow us on Instagram starting @craftwithkate. Each week we will showcase the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order.

Week 13 – Cajun Craze

My card this week is a special pop up card, but before we peek inside, let’s look at the front!

With Cajun Craze our feature colour, I immediately thought of terracotta pots, so out came the Help Me Grow dies. The Lazy Daisy 3D Embossing Folder is also new to me, so this has made an appearance along with the Shimmering Stripes Specialty DSP. Do you see that?!!! If you love a bit of sparkle, you need this paper and it will be wonderful for Christmas cards too.

The background is the 2025-27 In Color™ Gingham Gallery DSP.

The pot die cut pieces for the feature were cut in Basic White and coloured using the Cajun Craze inkpad and Blending Brushes. The leaves are cut from Peaceful Pine card and also have a little ink blending on them. The flowers are white and the centres have Wink of Stella, after I added it to the butterflies to have a little addition of the Cajun ink! This is sitting on a Nested Essentials die cut. The butterfly is the All Aflutter Bundle which includes a punch to cut them out.

Here is the wow when you open the card – the swirl of butterflies!!! It was just a fussy cut swirl glued into the card and butterflies glued on!

Here’s a quick video to see it opening!

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July 2026 – Begonia Belle Stamp Set (168592) Share joy, love, and happy wishes with the Begonia Belle Stamp Set. With the two-step stamps, you can make beautiful begonias with rich dimension or use them individually to create breathtaking blooms. Stamp a lovely background image with the texture piece or mix up the sentiments to build even more meaningful messages.

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All Aflutter Card Sketch #20

24 July, 202619 July, 2026 craftwithkate

Week 12 – Bubble Bath

With Bubble Bath being our focus colour tis week, I made some cute cards using my card sketch #20. I’m using these the following products:

Using the Bubble Bath pages of the DSP I used both sides of the paper to create each card.

Card 1 – is a Basic White card base, layered with Bubble Bath card then the DSP. The centre section is Bubble Bath layered with Basic White then the reverse side of the DSP. The sentiment is White heat embossed onto Bubble Bath card then I used my snips to create the banner. The butterflies are stamped in Bubble Bath ink onto Basic White card and cut out with the All Aflutter Punch. Some Wink of Stella was added to the butterflies. The 3rd butterfly was added to the inside of the card. A White Baker’s Twine bow and some Festive Pearls to finish.

This is my card sketch template I used

Card 2 – uses the same sketch, but the card stock colours are reversed, and I used the second design in the DSP pack.

There are two sides to Stampin’ Up! DSPs, so why not use both sides, right?!!!

These cards are so and quick and easy to create and you can do multiples at a time, plus by changing the sentiment, you could use them for any occasion.

Which one do you like best?

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Bubble Bath: Hooray For Birthdays Grandstand Pop Up Card

22 July, 202619 July, 2026 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Colour Creations Instagram Hop. You can follow us on Instagram starting @craftwithkate. Each week we will showcase the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order.

Week 12 – Bubble Bath

With Bubble Bath being from the Subtles Collection, and my July Paper Pumpkin Kit arrived last week, I decided to do an alternative card with this kit.

Using the Bubble Bath pages of the DSP I added a layer to the Bubble Bath card base.

I wrapped a piece of ribbon around the card and secured it with tape on the front underneath where the arched feature is. Everything on the arch is from the Paper Pumpkin (PP) kit.

Check out this pop up feature when you open the card – doesn’t it look like a grandstand?!! But way prettier!!!

The construction of this is made out of Basic White cardstock, requiring two pieces with the smaller centre one interlocking into the larger one. The Subtles Painted Patterns DSP is featured on this smaller piece with the die cut flowers from the PP Kit. The banner with the stamped sentiment is also from the kit. The other pattern is actually one of the card bases from the kit which I cut up to decorate the larger panels and square panels down each side.

Now you can see why I added the ribbon to hold the card closed! This card is a little bulky, so I wouldn’t be sending this one in the mail. On the back of the card, I added a Basic White piece to write my message to the recipient.

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Detailed Flora – Paper Pumpkin Add Ons

20 July, 202618 July, 2026 craftwithkate

My cards today are using the Detailed Flora dies [168664], the Add Ons for the July-September 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kits.

Card 1 – a really pretty and simple card. The addition of the banner [Stylish Shapes dies] and the circle is diecut in Sunset Shimmer Vellum for some extra sparkle. The patterned paper [Bloom Boutique Specialty] is the perfect backdrop. Those cute little [In Color Butterflies] embellishments finish off the card!

Card 2 – is a fun design. To create this, I simply cut two lengths into the card front at 4cm and 7.5cm. The DSP [Beautiful Ordinary Life] is a black & white piece that I coloured with Blending Brushes and Timid Tiger and Strawberry Slush inks. I then cut it into strips to fit on the front panels. The card inner was added, then the narrow strip from the front is glued inside. The feature on the front is glued either side to hold the card front together!

Card 3 – a Gatefold card using the patterned paper [Everyday Essentials DSP] which coordinates beautifully, don’t you think?! On the inside is some of the B sides to these papers. The sentiment [Fabulous Sayings] was from the January 2026 Product of the Month (POTM).

I used Blends Makers to colour the flowers & leaves and add the spots below the sentiment using Bubble Bath, Crumb Cake, Darling Duckling and Lost Lagoon!

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Hooray For Birthdays Paper Pumpkin Kit – July ’26

19 July, 202618 July, 2026 craftwithkate

Do you love a surprise delivery by mail?

Unbox your creativity with a Paper Pumpkin subscription, pay as you go, to receive a surprise box each month! All you need to do, is subscribe by the 10th of the month to get started. If you subscribe before 10th August, you can get 25% off!

Wondering what kinds of projects you might get? Well, here are the July Kit put together as per the instructions. These are an easel card design. You get all of the products in your kit, including the stamps and inkspot, plus step by step instructions. Aren’t these flowers stunning?!!!

The remaining 6 cards, I will make up in the weeks ahead, with some fun alternate changes so you can be inspired to make your cards go further!

Don’t forget to purchase the Detailed Flora dies [168664], the coordinating Add Ons for the July-September 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kits. I’ll be sharing some inspiration using these in the next few days.

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Blueberry Bushel: Sunset Coast Masculine Birthday card

15 July, 202613 July, 2026 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Colour Creations Instagram Hop. You can follow us on Instagram starting @craftwithkate. Each week we will showcase the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order.

Week 11 – Blueberry Bushel

My card this week is has the stunning Scenic Coast Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) for a beautiful sunset scene with the lighthouse [Sunset Coast dies] on the edge of the coast.

A Blueberry Bushel card base with a Basic White matt layer and a piece of the DSP on top.

The lighthouse die is cut from a piece of Basic White card which is trimmed down to appear like the lighthouse is sitting on the edge of a cliff. I used blending brushes to add Smoky Slate ink at the top and on the right side of the lighthouse and keeper’s cottage. Then some Blueberry Bushel ink is blended down the cliff with Secret Sea ink blended at the bottom.

I also added extra highlighting with Blends Combo Markers in Smoky Slate, Darling Duckling and Poppy Parade on the buildings, and on the cliff I used Smoky Slate at the top and Blueberry Bushel further down. This is then glued to the corner of the DSP.

Here’s a little tip for creating the sentiment which is on Blueberry Bushel card with White Wow Emboss Powder.

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Blackberry Bliss: Floral Charm Pleat card

8 July, 20268 July, 2026 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Colour Creations Instagram Hop. You can follow us on Instagram starting @craftwithkate. Each week we will showcase the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order.

Week 10 – Blackberry Bliss

My card this week I’m revisiting a technique from years ago, the Pleated DSP fold with the beautiful Floral Charm Designer Series Paper (DSP).

A Blackberry Bliss card base with a Basic White matt layer. The Bubble Bath piece has the pleat fold adhered to the bottom and a reverse side piece of DSP at the top. A Blackberry Bliss ribbon sits across the join with a knot. This layer is then adhered to the card.

The feature flower is fussy cut from another piece of the DSP. The sentiment is from the Banner Sayings stamp set, is stamped in Versamark ink, White Emboss Powder added and excess tapped off then melted with a Heat Tool. It is cut out with the Three Banner Punch.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join us next week for Blueberry Bushel.

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Scenic Coast with Rolling Waves card & Video Tutorial

5 July, 20265 July, 2026 craftwithkate

Today’s cards features the stunning Scenic Coast Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) for a beautiful sunset scene with the Rolling Waves Bundle.

These products are just perfect together, don’t you think?

My mum’s family have a beach house overlooking East Beach in Port Fairy, a small coastal town in the Western District of Victoria. I have very fond memories of waking up to the sound of the waves rolling in, it was such a calming sound and so good for the soul. We would take leisurely strolls on the beach and collect many shells along the way.

Here is my first card with the stunning sunset paper.

and here’s another version

I received so many beautiful comments and I was asked how I created these cards, so here is my Video Tutorial. Click here. I would very much appreciate it if you left a comment for me, if you found this video helpful!

Thanks for dropping by. Be sure to return next week for more inspiration with this stunning Scenic Coast SDSP!

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Berry Burst: Tucked Corner card

1 July, 20261 July, 2026 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Colour Creations Instagram Hop. You can follow us on Instagram starting @craftwithkate. Each week we will showcase the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order.

Week 9 – Berry Burst

My card this week is a fun fold Tucked Corner card.

I have used the Velvet Meadow Specialty DSP and the Heirloom Boutique dies. Some sheets of this paper have specialty flocking for a soft, touchable texture, it is so beautiful.

This is such a fun colour palette of Berry Burst, Bubble Bath, Daffodil Delight and Peaceful Pine with touches of gold.