Fancy Folds – Independent Stampin Up!® Demonstrator, Victoria, Australia

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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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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.

Click on the image below to view my tutorial on YouTube https://youtu.be/D0EMl2GaMXk

This card was inspired by Mixed Up Crafts who created a 5″ x 7″ version.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join us next week for Blackberry Bliss.

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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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Azure Afternoon: Blackout Technique & Twin Peaks card

10 June, 202614 June, 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 6 – Azure Afternoon

I have 2 cards for you!

Card 1 – has the Blackout Technique with the Fern & Flora 3D embossing folder. Colouring the debossed side images with Blends Combo Markers and then dragging the Black Memento inkpad across the entire card. This is adhered to a Basic White matt with some ribbon wrapped around, then adhered to the card base. Some moths are stamped and coloured with the Wink of Stella for shine.

A simple sentiment is stamped in Versamark ink, White WOW Emboss Powder added and melted with the Heat Tool. This is cut with the Stylish Shapes dies and added on Dimensionals to the card and some In Color™ Dots to finish.

Card 2 – a Twin Peaks card with the beautiful Scenic Coast Specialty Designer Series Paper.

and the back has a white panel to write your message.

This is a simple card to create – here is the template.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join us next week for Balmy Blue.

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Hydrangea Hue: Star Explosion Pop Up card

27 May, 202614 June, 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 4 – Hydrangea Hue

This week we feature our 4th In Color™, Hydrangea Hue – the prettiest blue in our collection!

A simple Gatefold card design with a belly band featuring my favourite Bloom Boutique Specialty DSP and the Heirloom Boutique Bundle.

but here is the beautiful designer paper in all its glory!!!

and on the back of the card is where you write your message!

Measurements
Card base: 21cm x 14.5cm, score @ 10.5cm & then fold each side into the centre scoreline and burnish.
DSP 1: 21cm x 10.5cm, score @ 10.5cm & 5.3cm from each end. Then score the X on each side of the centre scoreline (inside feature)
DSP 2: 4.8cm x 14cm (6) for decorating the front and inside panels
DSP 3: 6.5cm x 6.5cm (4) cut 2 on the diagonal and the other 2 into quarters on the diagonal (decorating the inside feature)
White: 4.8cm x 14cm (2) for back panels
Belly Band: 26cm x 2.5cm & DSP 2: 1.5cm x 26cm
scrap card: 1.5cm x 6cm, score @ 1cm, 2cm, 4cm & 5cm (fold V,M,M,V) for centre pop up feature
2″ circles (2)

I saw the idea at https://youtu.be/qx4g5x-I8a4 but hers is 5×7 and I wanted to create it as an A5 card. As it was the first time making this in metric and scaling it down, I was happy with how it turned out.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join us again when we embark on the new 2026-2028 In Color, Peaceful Pine.

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Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Heirloom Bloutique*
Dies: Heirloom Boutique, Stylish Shapes
Ink: Barely Blush, Hydrangea Hue, Peaceful Pine
Paper: Basic White, Hydrangea Hue, Heirloom Boutique Two Tone (12×12), Bloom Boutique Specialty DSP, 2026-2028 In Color™ Pearlized Specialty, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: Wink of Stella, Acrylic Blocks, 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%

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Welcome Golden Glow: Double Twist Pop Up Card

20 May, 202618 May, 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 3 – Golden Glow

This week we feature our 3rd new In Color™ Golden Glow.

This pop-up card features the Bloom Boutique Specialty DSP and Moonlit Flora DSP features on the front in a fairly simple design. Also a layer of Golden Glow cardstock embossed with the Lovely Stripes 3D Folder.

The centre feature is using the Help Me Grow Bundle. The pot and pot holder are die cut from Crisp Cantaloupe card and the same colour ink blended on each side. I also added splatters of Golden Glow & Crisp Cantaloupe (Dark) Blends Markers. The leaves are die cut in Basic White and coloured using Peaceful Pine Blends Markers. The white flowers have a dot of Golden Glow Blends Marker to the centres. The butterflies [All Aflutter Bundle] are stamped in Basic Gray ink & cut out with the coordinating Punch. These are coloured with Blends Markers too!

But wait until you open the card with the double twist pop-up feature!

On the inside there are 2 mechanisms that twist as the card opens. There are more butterflies on the inside.

On the back I’ve added a Basic White piece and stamped more butterflies and coloured them. These are also stamped on the envelope!

Here’s a quick video to see how it opens (excuse my terrible filming – this is why I don’t do live videos!)

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join us again when we embark on the new 2026-2028 In Color™, Hydrangea Hue

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Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: All Aflutter, Help Me Grow
Dies: Help Me Grow*
Ink: Basic Gray, Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow
Paper: Basic White, Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow, Bloom Boutique SDSP, Moonlit Flora DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Stampin’ Blends Markers: Barely Blush, Golden Glow, Crisp Cantaloupe, Hydrangea Hue, Peaceful Pine
Other: All Aflutter Punch* Acrylic Blocks, Blending Brushes, Lovely Stripes 3D Embossing Folder, 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.
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Welcome back Crisp Cantaloupe: A little extra wow card with template

13 May, 20266 May, 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 2 – Crisp Cantaloupe

This week we feature our 2nd new In Color™ which is also a returning In Color™ from 2013-2015 – you may remember it! I sure do as I had just joined Stampin’ Up! in March 2013!

The Lovely and Beautiful Specialty DSP coordinates perfectly with Crisp Cantaloupe. The Petal Pink in this paper is a lighter shade of Crisp Cantaloupe and don’t you think it looks amazing together?!!!

I’ve also used the Beautifully Celebrated dies for the feature on the front with the Simply Beautiful Bundle (stamps & dies) for the sentiment and the floral arrangement. The Crisp Cantaloupe flowers have some ink blending on them before gluing the layers together. It is placed on with a Mini Dimensional and some Peaceful Pine leaves glued underneath. The sentiment is stamped in Versamark ink, Gold WOW Emboss Powder added and melted with my Heat Tool. This was fussy cut and added on Dimensionals.

I love how that gorgeous, patterned paper with the gold foiling, flows across the card. The reverse side of this paper is the Petal Pink which is in the centre of the feature and inside panels. Some 2026-2028 In Color™ Dots are added to finish the card front.

Open the card and you have more beautiful patterned paper and room to write your message to the recipient. In the bottom corner (and on the envelope), I stamped the large flower and added a light bit of blending left over on the blending brush.

Here is my template

to decorate the front and inside panels

SDSP 1: 7cm x 14cm (front) & 3cm x 14cm (inside)
SDSP 2: 7cm x 14cm (2) inside left and centre
Basic White: 6cm x 13cm

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join us again when we embark on the new 2026-2028 In Color™, Golden Glow.

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Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Simply Beautiful*
Dies: Beautifully Celebrated, Simply Beautiful*
Ink: Crisp Cantaloupe, Versamark
Paper: Basic White, Crisp Cantaloupe, Peaceful Pine, Lovely and Beautiful Specialty DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: 2026-2028 In Color™ Dots, Gold WOW Emboss Powder, Blending Brushes, Acrylic Blocks, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Heat Tool.
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Summer Splash: Surprise Pop Up Card

29 April, 202622 April, 2026 craftwithkate

Welcome to the final Colour Creations Instahop for 2025/26. We will start at the beginning of the alphabet again shortly but before that, showcase the new 2026-2028 In Colors!

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

Week 50 – Summer Splash

This handmade card features the Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the Florals in Bloom stamp set. These items are in the last chance section at greatly reduced prices and are a bargain!

A Thick Basic White card base with a layer of DSP and another piece across the centre. The sentiment [Greenery Lane] is stamped in Versamark ink onto Summer Splash card, White WOW Emboss Powder added, tap off the excess and melted with the Heat Tool. The flower stems are die cut in Summer Splash and the flowers are stamped in Pretty in Pink ink, die cut and glued in place.

When you open the card, you get the beautiful surprise pop up of flowers in a variety of In Colors™! This sentiment [Sweet Blooms] fits perfectly on the front panel.

Here is a side view of how I created the pop up mechanism.

and an even closer look to see where the flowers are attached with that front panel added on Dimensionals with the flowers glue behind it.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join us again when we embark on the new 2026-2028 In Color, Barely Blush.

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Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Greenery Lane, Pretty Florals, Sweet Blooms
Dies: Pretty Florals
Ink: Petunia Pop, Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink, Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush, Summer Splash, Versamark
Paper: Basic White, Thick Basic White, Summer Splash, Florals in Bloom DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: White WOW Emboss Powder, 2024-2026 In Color™ Shimmer Gems, Acrylic Blocks, 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.

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Soft Sea Foam: Explosion Pop Up Card

22 April, 202622 April, 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 49 – Soft Sea Foam

This handmade card features the Lovely & Beautiful Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the coordinating Beautifully Adorned Ephemera Pack. This card would be perfect for any special occasion whether it be a milestone birthday, Mother’s Day or Wedding card.

Here’s a closer look at that beautiful flower and leaves coloured with Blends Combo Markers. The sentiment is stamped in Soft Sea Foam ink onto the same colour cardstock and die cut with the Stylish Shapes dies.

But the surprise is when you open the card. This pop up mechanism is a real wow feature also decorated with the same DSP and Ephemera Pack.

but wait there is more – a couple of extension panels for your hidden messages!

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next week for our final colour, Summer Splash inspiration.

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Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Banner Sayings
Dies: Stylish Shapes
Ink: Soft Sea Foam
Paper: Basic White, Soft Sea Foam, Lovely & Beautiful Specialty DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Stampin’ Blends Markers: Calypso Coral, Fresh Freesia, Petal Pink & Soft Sea Foam
Other: Beautifully Adorned Ephemera Psack, Gold Striped Mesh Ribbon, Pearlized Faceted Circles Embellishments, Acrylic Block, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy.

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Smoky Slate: Triple Arm Pop Up Card

15 April, 202612 April, 2026 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 48 – Smoky Slate

This handmade card features the Artisan Sketched Garden 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (DSP), from the upcoming May-August Mini Catalogue starting 5th May. With it’s Black and White illustrated style of florals, stripes, dots, and more, these patterns create a timeless base for your projects. It was the perfect starting point for Smoky Slate this week.

A Smoky Slate card base with another layer dry embossed with the Damask Designs folder. I roughed up the edges with my scissors to add extra texture. The Everyday Arches dies were cut in Smoky Slate and one size smaller in Basic White. This one I used my Water Painters to add different sized watercolour stripes across it, creating my own backdrop. The vases with flowers are fussy cut from one of the DSP sheets. The two that I left ucoloured were from the edges of the DSP and fit perfectly on my design. The one in the centre is added on Dimensionals and coloured with Blends Combo Markers; Daffodil Delight, Pool Party & Soft Sea Foam, for a soft pop of colour. The sentiment is from the Banner Sayings Bundle (stamp set and coordinating Three Banner Punch) to cut it out.

On the inside are three pop up panels (insired by Susan Campfield) with Stylish Shapes die cuts and another vase of flowers coloured the same way as on the front. The other two are Basic White with the same watercoloured stripes across them. On hhe right is a 1″ strip of Smoky Slate dry embossed with the same folder as on the front.

On the left is a white panel to write your message. I must have got some ink on my finger because it left a smudge mark but no fear, I added another banner with ‘happy birthday’ to cover it up! Do you make these silly mistakes when you finally have the card finished?!!!!

On the envelope I stamped the sentiment multiple times, staggering them as I went down the side.

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

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