Flowers – Independent Stampin Up!® Demonstrator, Victoria, Australia

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

Shaded Spruce: Greenery Lane

1 April, 20261 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 46 – Shaded Spruce

This handmade card features the Greenery Lane Bundle, Lovely & Beautiful Specialty DSP & the Perennial Lavender DSP. On a Shaded Spruce card base, I first cut the piece of Perennial Lavender DSP, then a strip of the Specialty paper for the top section, but before adhering it I added a small piece of torn Shaded Spruce card to the bottom edge then adhered it to the larger piece. I added the Faux Ribbon and wrapped around some Linen Thread and tied it in a bow, before adhering this layer to the card base.

For the leaves, I added drops of ink refill onto an acrylic block and spritzed it with some water and used this to stamp the leaves. Pamela Blackwell, one of the Stampin’ Up! Artisans shared this technique recently. Once dry, I stamped over them with the outine stamp in Shaded Spruce ink. The flowers are stamped in Fresh Freesia and have Rhinestone Jewels in the centre that I coloured with the Fresh Freesia Blends Marker. Some larger leaves behind were diecut from Champagne Foil. I haven’t added a sentiment as yet. When I know who will receive this card, I’ll add an appropriate sentiment at that time.

On the inside another leaf with a couple of flowers added to the corner. This same treatment is also on the front corner of the envelope!

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

Did you know that Paper Pumpkin is now available in Australia?

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Product List @stampinupofficial
Bundle: Greenery Lane
Ink: Shaded Spruce, Lemon Lime Twist, Fresh Freesia
Paper: Basic White, Shaded Spruce, Perennial Lavender DSP, Lovely & Beautiful Specialty DSP, Champagne Foil, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Stampin’ Blends Markers: Fresh Freesia
Other: Linen Thread, Dear Dots, Fresh Freesia Faux Ribbon, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Spritzer, Acrylic Blocks, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, 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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Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!, Watercolour

Real Red: Simply Beautiful Watercolored Flowers Birthday card

25 March, 202614 March, 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 45 – Real Red

This handmade card features a Basic Beige card base stamped with Versamark ink and a splatter stamp for a soft tone on tone look. A piece of Basic White card is diecut with the Beautifully Celebrated dies is run throught the Lovely Stripes 3D Embossing Folder and adhered to the centre of the card.

The flowers and leaves are stamped in Versamark ink on Watercolor paper, Clear Embossing Powder added and melted with my Heat Tool. These are then watercoloured using Real Red and Lemon Lime Twist inks & water with a brush, then diecut with the coordinating dies. Some more foliage is diecut with Basic White card and Vellum. The stamen are cut in Vellum & Gold Foil. The Simply Said sentiment is Gold Heat Embossed. You can also see some delicate threads, these are the Gold Twisted Thread that I unravelled. Wink of Stella is splatted by lightly tapping it against a Bone Folder.

I also shared this Flowers Fair card earlier in the week on Instagram & Facebook using Blends Combo markers.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next week for Shaded Spruce inspiration.

Be sure to add the Product of the Month (POM) for $9 when you add $125+ in product to your cart.

Product List @stampinupofficial
**Bundles*: Beautifully Celebrated, Simply Beautiful
Stamps: Simply Said
Ink: Lemon Lime Twist, Real Red, Versamark
Paper: Basic Beige, Basic White, Fluid 100 Watercolor, Vellum, Gold Foil, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other:** Gold Twisted Thread, Wink of Stella, Gold & Clear Emboss Powder, Lovely Stripes 3D Embossing Folder, Seal, 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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Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Markers for Colouring, Stampin' Up!, Sympathy, Techniques & Tutorials, Watercolour

Pumpkin Pie: Flowers Fair

18 March, 20267 March, 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 44 – Pumpkin Pie

These handmade cards features the new Flowers Fair stamp set (a large background stamp) was the first to catch my eye in the new release products for March. I see so many possibilities for ways to colour these gorgeous flowers.

My first card is stamped in Black Memento ink onto white card and coloured with Watercolor Pencils, then I used a Blender Pen to blend the colour to make it more vibrant.

The second card I stamped in Versamark ink onto Basic Black card, added White Emboss Powder and melted it with the Heat Tool. Using the Craft White ink refill, I added a few drops onto a Clear Acrylic Block and using a brush, filled in all the images.

The White outlines were coloured using Blends Combo Markers and once dry, the images are filled with Wink of Stella (it’s hard to see the sparkle in the photo).

Both image layers are mounted onto a layer of Pumpin Pie cardstock then onto the card base. The sentiments are from the Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack and some retired ribbons. To finish off, I added a few of the little gold Dragonflies I had in my stash!

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next week for Real Red inspiration.

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Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Flowers Fair
Ink: Craft White Refill, Memento Black, Versamsrk
Paper: Basic Black, Basic White, Pumpkin Pie, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Stampin’ Blends Markers: Pumpkin Pie, Summer Splash, Strawberry Slush
Other: Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, Birds & Dragonflies Embellishments, Watercolor Pencils Assortment 1 & 2, White Emboss Powder, Wink of Stella, Blender Pens, Acrylic Blocks, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Heat Tool.

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, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Fancy Folds, feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB), Stampin' Up!

Pretty in Pink: Simply Beautiful Accordion Double Gatefold card

3 March, 202611 February, 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 42 – Pretty in Pink

This Accordion Double Gatefold card features the Lovely & Beautiful Specialty DSP, the Simply Beautiful Bundle and the Banner Sayings Bundle.

This piece of Specialty DSP has gorgeous gold foiling and big bold flowers, so it was the perfect background choice. The main feature are die cut flowers and leaves in white card and gently coloured using Blending Brushes and inks. The flower centres are cut in Gold Foil.

Here is the card open. On the narrow centre pieces I have added DSP to the left and right sides. In the centre is white card stamped with Happy birthday and the panels either side are stamped with one of the flower images in Pretty in Pink ink. The sentiment [Banner Sayings] is stamped in Versamark ink, White WOW Emboss Powder added and melted with the Heat Tool. It was then cut out with the Three Banner Punch.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next week for Pretty Peacock inspiration.

Be sure to add the Product of the Month (POM) for $9 when you add $125+ in product to your cart.

Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Banner Sayings, Simply Beautiful
Dies: Simply Beautiful*
Ink: Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, Versamark
Paper: Basic White, Pretty in Pink, Gold Foil, Lovely & Beautiful Specialty DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: Pearlised Faceted Circles, White WOW Emboss Powder, Three Banner Punch, Blendingv Brushes, 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%

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, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB), Stampin' Up!

Birthday Flower Box card

23 February, 202617 February, 2026 craftwithkate

Fresh Freesia is a soft but pretty tone and I’ve added some of the Mixed Up Patterns DSP on the right side in the background. A very narrow strip of Gold Foil adds a lovely shiny touch, with some Gold White Ribbon wrapped around and tied in a bow.

The Textured Notes dies perfectly frame the feature and these are heavily reduced in the online store if you don’t already own them, they are a must!!!

The Crumb Cake box has 4 of the posies placed behind to resemble a flower box.

The Valentine Kisses Bundle can be made into cute ‘out of the box’ cards like this!

This design was cased from a card shown by Erica Wade (Create with Erica on Facebook) for an upcoming class of hers.

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Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Valentine Kisses*
Dies: Stylish Shapes, Textured Notes, Valentine Kisses*
Ink: Fresh Freesia, Black Momento
Paper: Basic White, Crumb Cake, Fresh Freesia, Gold Foil, Mixed Up Patterns DSP
Blends Combo Markers: Fresh Freesia, Bubble Bath, Lemon Lolly, Lost Lagoon
Other: Gold White Ribbon, Starburst Sequins, Acrylic Blocks, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape, 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.

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Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Markers for Colouring, Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB), Stampin' Up!, Sympathy

Pool Party: Thinking of You

18 February, 202617 February, 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 40 – Pool Party

This handmade card features products from the Lovely & Beautiful Suite Collection.

It’s funny how you start out with an idea in your head, but the card morphs itself into something totally different. I began this card by diecutting the Gold Foil pieces [Beautifully Celebrated dies] that are around the circle [Stylish Shapes dies] feature, these are actually meant to be like ‘photo corner’ pieces. I was hoping they would create a different frame – I was happy with how it came together!

The Pool Party circle is dry embossed with the Exposed Brick 3D EF. The images are Gold heat embossed on Basic White card and coloured using Blends Combo Markers, then diecut with the coordinating dies.

The sentiment is Gold WOW heat embossed and fussy cut. Some Gold Mesh Ribbon was cut lengthwise and added towards to the bottom of the circle, then the layering of the other elements began. The flowers and leaves, I used my fingers to bend the sides to give them more lift.

On a Pretty Peacock cardbase, I’ve layered some of the Designer Series Paper [Square Snippets DSP] onto some Pool Party cardstock. Before addding the feature piece, I stamped a splatter to the corners in Pretty Peacock ink, it’s hard to see, but subtle.

I stamped and coloured another flower and leaves to add to the inside corner and on the envelope!

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next week for Poppy Parade inspiration.

Be sure to add the Product of the Month (POM) for $9 when you add $125+ in product to your cart.

Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Beautifully Celebrated, Simply Beautiful
Dies: Beautifully Celebrated, Simply Beautiful, Stylish Shapes
Ink: Pretty Peacock, Versamark
Paper: Basic White, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, Gold Foil, Square Snippets DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Stampin’ Blends Markers: Darling Duckling, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock
Other: Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder, Golg WOW Emboss Powder, Gold Striped Mesh Ribbon, 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar [Gems], Acrylic Blocks, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Black 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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Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Fancy Folds, feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration (SAB), Stampin' Up!, Wedding

Simply Beautiful Expanding Pop Up card

14 February, 202614 February, 2026 craftwithkate

When you want a card to do more than just open, you want something spectacular, you create an Expanding Pop Up card featuring the Lovely & Beautiful Specialty DSP and the Simply Beautiful Bundle.

This piece of Specialty DSP has gorgeous gold foiling and big bold flowers, so it was the perfect background choice. This card is not your standard size, but a 5″ x 7″, so a handmade envelope is required. But what a special wedding wishes card for a special couple on their wedding day!

This design was created during the Online Stamping Retreat, demonstrated by Lisa Curcio. Interactive folds like this are such a fun way to elevate your card making. They don’t require lots of extra supplies, just a clever layout and a willingness to learn.

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Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Simply Beautiful*
Dies: Simply Beautiful*
Ink: Old Olive, Versamark
Paper: Basic White, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Gold Foil, Lovely & Beautiful Specialty DSP
Blends Combo Markers: Old Olive, Petal Pink, Calypso Coral
Other: Gold WOW Emboss Powder, 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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Birthday, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Celebrate, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Markers for Colouring, Mother's Day, Stampin' Up!, Sympathy

Petal Pink: Watercoloured bloom

4 February, 20262 February, 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 38 – Petal Pink

This handmade card features a Thick Basic White card base then a layer of Secret Sea Two-tone cardstock dry embossed with the Beautiful Patterns Embossing Folder.and gently sanded with a sanding block in a diagonal direction.

The white diecut piece [Beautifully Celebrated dies] is adhered. The flower is stamped in Versamark on Petal Pink card, Gold WOW Emboss Powder added and melted with the Heat Tool. The leaves is the same process but on Soft Sea Foam card. These have been coloured with Watercolor Pencils; Real Red, Calypso Coral and White and the leaves with Granny Apple Green and Garden Green pencils. The Water Painters help to softly blend the colours.

Here’s a close up of the flower colouring.

The flower is added on Dimensionals and the leaves tucked under with Tombo Multipurpose Glue. The sentiment [Greetings for You Mix & Match Ephemera] has some Petal Pink ink blended over it applied with a Blending Brush. The cover paper on the back is removed and it is adhered to the card. ‘From our home to yours‘ is such a great sentiment that could be used for any occasion eg sympathy, birthday, Mother’s Day.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next week for Petunia Pop inspiration.

2026 Jan-Apr Mini catalogue is here! click here

Be sure to add the Product of the Month (POM) for $9 when you add $125+ in product to your cart.

Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Simply Beautiful*
Dies: Simply Beautiful, Beautifully Celebrated
Ink: Petal Pink, Versamark
Paper: Thick Basic White, Petal Pink, Soft Sea Foam, Secret Sea Two-tone, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: Blending Brushes, Beautiful Patterns Embossing Folder, Rainbow Adhesive-backed Dots, Greetings for You Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, Water Painters, Gold Wow Embossing Powder, Watercolor Pencils, 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%

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, feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Mother's Day, Stampin' Up!, Watercolour

Old Olive: Simply Beautiful water coloured flowers

14 January, 202614 January, 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 35 – Old Olive

This handmade card features the Simply Beautiful bundle and the Banner Sayings bundle from the new Mini Catalogue and Online Exclusives.

On a Thick Basic White card base, I added a piece of Old Olive Two-tone cardstock embossed with the Gathering Leaves 3D Embossing folder. I used a sanding block to reveal the white core, on the diagonal, behind the flowers. It’s hard to see, but I splattered some watered down White Craft ink across the card front and set it aside to dry.

The imags are all stamped onto Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper in Versamark ink, Gold WOW Emboss powder added and melted with my heat tool. I also did the corner of the evenlope and the inside of the card. The sentiment [Banner Sayings] is also done the same way onto Old Olive cardstock and cut out using the Three Banner Punch.

The leaves are coloured with Old Olive and Mossy Meadow ink. The flowers I started with a diluted Timid Tiger ink, then Strawberry Slush ink followed by Poppy Parade ink. Using a fine paint brush, I added the flicks of Poppy Parade ink. Set aside to dry.

Once the images are dry, they are cut out with the coordinating dies and adhered to the card. The largest flower is added on Dimensionals. I took the Wink of Stella and splattered glitter across the entire card for beautiful shine.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next week for Peach Pie inspiration.

2026 Jan-Apr Mini catalogue is here! click here

Bonus Days are back

Product of the Month

Product of the Month items are specially designed to be some of the best items Stampin’ Up! has to offer that aren’t available in any catalogue or Online Exclusives. A new release every month that is only available for purchase once per account with a qualifying order. These items will be limited quantity and are likely to sell out quickly—once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good! Once you add $125+ in product to you cart, you can add the POM for $9.

Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Simply Beautiful, Banner Sayings
Dies: Simply Beautiful*
Ink: Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Poppy Parade, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger, White Craft
Paper: Thick Basic White, Old Olive, Old Olive Two-Tone, Fluid 100 Watercolor , Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: Three Banner Punch, Gold WOW Emboss Powder, Gathering Leaves 3D Embossing Folder, Wink of Stella, Acrylic Blocks, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy, Heat Tool, Paint Brush.
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!

feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Markers for Colouring, Stampin' Up!, Watercolour

Valentine Kisses to start the New Year!

1 January, 20261 January, 2026 craftwithkate

Happy New Year 🎆

While we await the release of the Jan-Apr 2026 Mini Catalogue on 6th January, I thought I’d start the new year featuring the Valentine Kisses bundle. It has the cutest bears to colour and this one is done with Blends Combo Markers; Ivory & Crumb Cake, then adding fur using Pecan Pie & Early Espresso Watercolor Pencils.

The background patterned paper is from the Brushed with Beauty DSP and I added some Gold Metallic Enamel Effects to the centres. The large Lovely Doilies is cut in half and adhered to the left side. The sentiment is stamped in Real Red ink using the 12 Days of Christmas stamp set, part of the 2025 Advent Calendar. This is cut using the Three Banner Punch.

The flowers are stamped in Black Memento ink and coloured in Daffodil Delight, Fresh Freesia, Lost Lagoon & Blue. A Linen Thread bow is added.