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

Week 27 – Highland Heather

This handmade card heavily features the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper in a clever fun fold design and measures 5¾” x 5¾”, so I will show you how to create a 6″ x 6″ matching envelope!

because this card won’t fit into a standard envelope, I had to create my own!

How you can make this matching envelope

Start with a piece of patterned paper 9½” x 9½”. Pencil mark each of the 4 sides at 4¾” and score between each one. Where each of the scorelines crossover, cut away this section. Add Tear & Tape/adhesive as shown, fold in the sides before the bottom section with the adhesive.

Thank you to Verna Mullen, Stampin Notes for the instructions for this Star Gate Fold card design.

Many of us also participate in the Heart of Christmas blog hop that goes live every Monday night, where we showcase Christmas inspiration in the lead up to Christmas. We would love you to follow us!

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for Lemon Lime Twist inspiration.

Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Extraordinary Flora
Dies: Beautiful Butterflies, Stylish Shapes
Ink: Highland Heather, Versamark
Paper: Basic White, Highland Heather, Perennial Lavender DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: Metallic Textures Rub-ons, White WOW Emboss Powder, Blending Brushes, Acrylic Blocks, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy.
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Butterflies, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!

Coastal Cabana: Beautiful Butterflies Slimline card

20 August, 202513 August, 2025 craftwithkate

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

Week 16 – Coastal Cabana

This handmade card features the Beautiful Butterflies dies and some of the Kintsugi Inspirations Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP).

I used the ink blending technique with Blending Brushes and the following inks; Azure Afternoon, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Gorgeous Grape and Strawberry Slush. I used Post It Notes to mask off each section of the Gold Foil lines on the DSP to add the inks. Yes, it took a while, but I was happy with the stained glass effect!

Once it was done, I sprayed some water over it using the Stampin’ Spritzer and placed a tissue over the top so it didn’t wet the paper too much. This gives it the extra texture.

The Coastal Cabana card base (21cm x 21cm, scored at 10.5cm) has a Gold Foil layer then the DSP added. This just gave it a real touch of glamour. Next the Coastal Cabana and Gold Foil butterflies were die cut and adhered under the centres so the wings could sit up a little. The sentiment is from the Greetings For All Memories & More Ephemera Pack.

This card fits into a DL Business size envelope for mailing.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for Crumb Cake inspiration.

Product List @stampinupofficial
Dies: Beautiful Butterflies
Ink: Coastal Cabana, Azure Afternoon, Daffodil Delight, Gorgeous Grape, Strawberry Slush
Paper: Basic White, Coastal Cabana, Kintsugi Inspirations Specialty DSP, Gold Foil
Other: Greetings For All Memories & More Ephemera Pack, Festive Pearls, Stampin’ Spritzer, Blending Brushes, Acrylic Blocks, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Heat Tool.
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

Be sure to download a PDF copy of current catalogues from my SU Catalogue Library page.

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Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Butterflies, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Fancy Folds, feminine, Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials

Blackberry Bliss: Beautiful Butterflies Z Fold card with easy step-by-step measurements

9 July, 202526 June, 2025 craftwithkate

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

Week 10 – Blackberry Bliss

This handmade Z Fold card features the Beautiful Butterflies dies and the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper (DSP) and it fits into our C6 envelope.

on the inside

How did I make this?

1. Crumb Cake cardstock 21cm x 21cm, score at 5.25cm & 10.5cm.
2. Fold in half then back on itself to create a Z Fold.
3. Open it out flat, place in the trimmer with scorelines horizontal, and cut at 15cm.
4. Take the smaller section and flip it to create the bottom panel. Before adhering it, add the DSP to each end of the card front and some Basic White on the inside panel to write a message.
5. Add DSP to each end of the panel and a small square if Blackberry Bliss card with a stamped and heat embossed sentiment.
6. Die cut butterflies and adhere to the card, along with another sentiment on the front.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for Blueberry Bushel inspiration.

Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Coneflower Celebrations
Dies: Beautiful Butterflies
Ink: Versamark
Paper: Basic White, Blackberry Bliss, Crumb Cake, Perennial Lavender DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: White WOW Emboss Powder, Purple Adhesive-backed Sequins, Acrylic Blocks, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Heat Tool.
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

Be sure to download a PDF copy of current catalogues from my SU Catalogue Library page.

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and all the latest news and specials!

Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Butterflies, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials, Thank you

Beautiful Butterflies square card

18 May, 202515 May, 2025 craftwithkate

This handmade card features the Beautiful Butterflies products.

For this card, I began with a Basic White card base, and embossed the front with the Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder. This not only embosses, but also die cuts the large butterfly at the same time, how cool is that!

I die cut [Beautiful Butterflies dies] the intricate piece from the 2024-2026 In Color™ Glimmer Specialty Paper.

Before adhering these to the card, I placed another diecut piece in Summer Splash cardstock into the hole where the white butterfly came from (see below). The adding the white and glimmer butterflies on top gluing through the centre so the wings can pop up. Some 2024-2026 In Color™ Shimmer Gems are added down the body. The sentiment is from the Greetings for All Mix & Match Euphemera Pack.

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Faux Camera Shutter card

16 May, 202518 May, 2025 craftwithkate

This handmade card features the Beautiful Butterflies products.

I shared this Faux Camera Shutter technique the other day, you can see it here and download my free PDF Tutorial to make it yourself.

For this card, I began with a Basic White card base, then a Basic White layer that was dry embossed with the Mini Corrugated Embossing Folder and adhered down the centre of the card front.

The Faux Camera Shutter uses a piece of 6″x6″ 2024-2026 In Color™ Designer Series Paper (DSP). There are lots of YouTube videos on how to create these.

I die cut some of the smaller butterflies using the Beautiful Butterflies dies and some flowers/leaves from the Country Birdhouse dies, currently in the Last Chance section of the online store for $39.20 from $56. I sure will miss these gorgeous dies.

The sentiment [Greetings for All Mix & Match Euphemera Pack] is added on Dimensionals with the flowers and leaves placed around it. A piece of White Baker’s Twine. is tied in a bow and added on a Glue Dot. Some 2024-2026 In Color™ Shimmer Gems are added.

Thanks for dropping by.

Have you browsed the new 2025-2026 Annual Catalogue yet and created your shopping list?

Be sure to download a PDF copy of current catalogues from my SU Catalogue Library page.

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Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Butterflies, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Fancy Folds, Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials

Beautiful Butterflies fun closure card

12 May, 202512 May, 2025 craftwithkate

This handmade card features the Beautiful Butterflies products.

I made this style of card back in 2018, you can see it here, where I was inspired by Terri Gaines, a US Demonstrator. Her video tutorial is in that link.

For this card, I began with a Summer Splash cardbase, then a Basic White layer before adding the 2024-2026 In Color™ Designer Series Paper ( DSP), making sure to only add glue around the edges. Once these layers were adhered, I die cut the large label die [Beautiful Butterflies dies] through the card front. The DSP piece keep for the inside.

The butterflies were die cut in the 2024-2026 In Color™ Glimmer Specialty Paper. Adhere the smaller butterflies, add the sentiment [Beautiful Butterflies stamp set] on Dimensionals with a piece of White Baker’s Twine. Some 2024-2026 In Color™ Shimmer Gems are added.

Fold her wings together to open the card…

Here’s the card open with white panel to write your message. This is where that DSP label die cut is adhered. Once the Basic White insert is glued in place, close the card and place that DSP through the gap so it is in the perfect position. Then you can glue the body of the large butterfly in place and fold her wings together to fit through the gap.

Thanks for dropping by.

Have you browsed the new 2025-2026 Annual Catalogue yet and created your shopping list?

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Smoky Slate: Z Fold card with Everyday Arches and Beautiful Butterflies

16 April, 20257 April, 2025 craftwithkate

Week 49 – Smoky Slate

This handmade card features a Smoky Slate card base measuring 29.7cm x 10.5cm, scored at 9.9cm & 19.8cm and folded in three and dry embossed with the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing folder. The Everyday Arches dies are used to die cut 3 x Bubble Bath arches, 3 x Smoky Slate arches and 3 x Basic White arches.

The large butterfly die is cut in the three colours and glued together in the centre. The body is die cut in Basic Black card. Two of the Basic White arches are stamped with Versamark ink, White WOW Emboss Powder added and melted with my Heat Tool. A Blending Brush with Bubble Bath ink is blended over the butterflies to reveal the magic! This is known as the Emboss Resist Technique.

I also took the Smoky Slate and Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers and gently placed the larger tip inside the lid and carefully flicked ink onto the White arches to get the splatters.

When assembling the card, the Bubble Bath arches are glued on first to the card base, then a piece of gold Open Weave Trim across the card length. The White and Slate arches are glued together and then onto the card.

The sentiment is also heat embossed with White Wow Emboss Powder and added on Mini Dimensionals. Some sequins were added to the centre of the butterfly and around the card.

The centre panel is splattered with Blends Markers and embellishments around the edges. This is the panel for writing a message. Thes smaller butterflies were die cut from Bsic White card that I splattered with the Blends Markers before die cutting. Then added the body in Basic Black card.

The last panel is the same as the front panel with emboss resist and blending, and some more die cut butterflies and sequins added.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Soft Sea Foam.

Product List
Stamps: Beautiful Butterflies*
Dies: Beautiful Butterflies, Everyday Arches
Ink: Versamark, Bubble Bath
Paper: Basic White, Bubble Bath, Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: Open Weave Trim, Blending Brushes, Foreever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder, White Wow Emboss Powder, Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers (Bubble Bath, Smoky Slate), Acrylic Blocks, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Tear & Tape, Glue Dots, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy
can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

Be sure to download a PDF copy of current catalogues from my SU Catalogue Library page.

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and all the latest news and specials!

Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Butterflies, feminine, Handmade Cards, Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB), Stampin' Up!

Shaded Spruce: Everyday Arches with Perennial Lavender & Beautiful Butterflies

9 April, 20257 April, 2025 craftwithkate

Week 48 – Shaded Spruce

Today’s card base is created using the largest of the Everyday Arches dies. Starting with a Shaded Spruce folded A6 card, I placed the die so the left side of the die is on the outside of the card fold. The next arch is die cut with a piece of Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper (DSP). The next arch is Shaded Spruce and it is stamped with the Elements of Text stamp in the same colour ink.

The butterfly is die cut from another piece of the DSP and the body in Basic Black. The flowers and leaves are die cut using the Country Birdhouse dies in Basic White card. The leaves are water coloured with a Win of Stella and Shaded Spruce ink. Some Low Profile Dots are dded to the centres of the flowers and the sentiment is from the Greetings for All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack.

On the inside another smaller arch with some extra die cut details.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Smoky Slate.

Product List
Stamps: Elements of Text
Dies: Beautiful Butterflies, Country Birdhouse, Everyday Arches
Ink: Shaded Spruce
Paper: Basic White, Basic Black, Shaded Spruce, Perennial Lavender DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: Low Profile Dots, Greetings for all Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, Wink of Stella, Acrylic Blocks, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

Be sure to download a PDF copy of current catalogues from my SU Catalogue Library page.

Don’t forget to Follow My Blog to receive blog updates and all the latest news and specials!

Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Butterflies, Celebrate, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!, Techniques & Tutorials

Pretty in Pink: Faux Pinwheel card

15 May, 202415 May, 2024 craftwithkate

2024-25 blog header

I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Wednesday evening for the AWHT Colour Creations Blog Hop showcasing the full range of 50+ gorgeous Stampin’ Up! colours.

Week 3 – Pretty in Pink

With the release of the new Annual catalogue, we begin our blog hops with the new In Color™ range, followed by the new Basic Beige, then all the other Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order. So today, we have the second new 2024-2026 In Color™, Pretty in Pink.

2024-2026 IN COLORS

Today I feature the Faux Pinwheel design with the gorgeous Unbounded Beauty DSP. The patterns are so beautiful and I wanted to feature two of them here. The background Pretty in Pink layer is embossed with the Eyelet 3D Impressions Folder then splattered with some Petunia Pop Blends Marker, by placing the tip inside the lid and gently flicking it onto the card.

faux pinwheel card with Unbounded Beauty DSP for Pretty in Pink Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

The pinwheel is created using two squares of 7cm x 7cm Summer Splash card and eight pieces of DSP 3cm x 3cm. The ‘celebrate’ is Gold Foil and created using the Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder. This is a folder and the die which sits inside the folder and cuts the sentiments at the same time when run through the Cut & Emboss Machine.

The colour of this image is not quite right, it’s looking more purple as the daylight was disappearing when I photographed it, but you can see the detail up close. The Paper Butterfly Accents are added behind the sentiment and adhered on dimensionals, so it gives a little height. Some 2024-2026 In Color™ Shimmer Gems are added too!

faux pinwheel card with Unbounded Beauty DSP for Pretty in Pink Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 feature

On the inside, some more DSP was placed behind a white panel and butterfly for the written message.

faux pinwheel card with Unbounded Beauty DSP for Pretty in Pink Colour Creations blog hop by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 inside

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for inspiration using Shy Shamrock.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Rachel Woollard.

The full list of participants for this week can be viewed on Catherine Proctor’s blog.

This is an unbelievable joining offer for May 2024 only!

Pay $169 and you get the usual $235 products of your choice, plus everything in the picture below (valued at $144) all for a total product value of $379 plus free shipping. Amazing offer, too good to miss!!!

Starter Kit Special May 2024 Kate Morgan, Craft with Kate

and if you are unsure of what to put in your starter kit, here is a suggestion below.

You also get 20-25% discount on future orders and early access to products, as well as attend Exclusive events. This is a great way to get some product even if you are a hobby crafter like me. There are no catches; if it’s not for you, you still keep all the product

Product List
Dies: Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder*
Paper: Basic White, Thick Basic White, Pretty in Pink, Summer Splash, Gold Foil, Unbounded Beauty DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Stampin’ Blends Combo Markers: Petunia Pop
Embellishments: Paper Butterfly Accents, 2024-2026 In Color™ Shimmer Gems
Adhesives/Tools: Eyelet 3D TIEF, Paper Snips, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Paper Trimmer, Simply Shammy, Bone Folder
* can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Perennial Lavender Suite Collection

4 January, 20244 January, 2024 craftwithkate

NEW YEAR – NEW CATALOGUE!

Introducing the 2024 January to April Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration Brochure.

Shop from any current catalogues and receive your choice of FREE Sale-a-bration items with every $90 or $180 purchase.

Do you have a wish list over $169? Have you considered joining for all the extra benefits? There is no obligation to sell products if you don’t want to, but you can join the amazing community of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators!

Today I feature the Perennial Lavender Suite Collection, the very first item to drop into my shopping cart. You can find all the details on pages 22-25 in the catalogue. Plus, with every $90+ product order, you can select items in the Saleabration brochure.

These papers are to die for, well not literally, but they are so gorgeous. The Perennial Lavender 12″ X 12″ Designer Series Paper features on all my cards today. Also in this collection are two bundles; the Painted Lavender Bundle and the Perennial Postaged Bundle. Also some Paper Butterefly Accents and Purple Fine Shimmer Gems. These can be ordered using 1 item number: 162613.

Perennial Lavender Suite 162613

Here is card 1 featuring the lovely patterned papers and a little stamping on the feature section.

Painted & Perennial Lavender Card by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024.

Here it is open with a white panel hidden inside to write your message

Painted & Perennial Lavender Card by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 open

Card 2 features my favourite DSP piece in the pack. I didn’t want to cover it up, so I created three 3cm wide panels and glued them to some Gorgeous Grape card. Ribbon was added to the bottom with a ribbon knot. The Paper Butterfly Accent was added at the top.

Perennial Lavender DSP Triple Strip Card by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024

The ‘celebrate’ is from the Wanted to Say dies and I added some Foam Adhesive Sheet behind some Gorgeous Grape card before die cutting that layer. The Highland Heather Gliiter piece is from the Three Color Glimmer pack. I added some Adhesive Sheet on the back before die cutting. Once cut, remove the paper backing and place it on top of the larger piece. You can really see the height it gives below.

Perennial Lavender DSP Triple Strip Card by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024 angle

Card 3 – possibly my favourite, a slimline card. This features the DSP, the Perennial Postage Bundle, the Painted Lavender Bundle and the Purple Fine Shimmer Gems.

Painted Lavender Slimline Card by Kate Morgan, Stampin Up Australia 2024.