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Heart of Christmas 11: Traditions of Christmas Craft Class

10 November, 202510 November, 2025 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Heart of Christmas blog hop for 2025!
I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Monday evening for the AWHT Heart of Christmas Blog Hop showcasing Stampin’ Up! seasonal products.

Week 11

These projects features the Traditions of Christmas Suite Collection.

A LITTLE ‘WHY’ ABOUT THESE PROJECTS
I recently attended the online Traditions of Christmas Craft Class led by Stampin’ Up!s designers. Being online via a live stream in the comfort of your own home, makes attending so easy. It is recorded and available straight after via an exclusive Facebook page. You can rewatch it as often as you wish. So many amazing techniques, tips and tricks were shared and variations in using alternative products if you are not keen on the Traditions of Christmas Suite Collection.

Here are the projects:

Card 1 uses some ink blending with a homemade mask, ink splatters and die cuts with a lovely sentiment.

Card 2 is so pretty in Secret Sea and Old Olive with a stamped background

Card 3 is a fun fold using the DSP

as you open this card from under the right side of the feature element

to fully open – check out that gold foil embossed with the Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder!

Project 4 is a 8″ x 8″ home decor piece and here it is hanging on my front door!

I would encourage you to purchase this Craft Class available in the online store. Click here to purchase and view all the details.

Many of us also participate in the Colour Creations Instagram hop that goes live every Wednesday night. We showcase one SU colour each week. We would love you to follow us!

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Monday for more Chrismas inspiration.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Rosa Leyden.

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

Product List
Stamps: Christmas Greenery, Traditional Labels
Dies: Christmas Greenery, Traditional Labels
Ink & Colouring: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Real Red, Secret Sea, Wink of Stella, Pool Party Blends Combo Markers
Paper: Basic White, Secret Sea, Gold Foil Sheets, Traditions of Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Keeping Traditions 12×12 Two-Tone Cardstock, Basic White C6 Envelopes, Cardboard backing sheet from DSP Pack.
Colouring Tools: Blending Pens, Blending Brushes
Adhesives: Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal, Tear & Tape
Tools/Other: Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder, Traditional Sparkling Sequins, Acrylic Blocks (C, D, E), Sanding Block, Stampin’ Pierce Mat, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick Tool, Simply Shammy,.
*can be purchased together as a bundle to save 10%

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Gray Granite: Everday Arches Double Z Fold card

29 October, 202517 October, 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 26 – Gray Granite

This handmade card features the Everyday Arches dies to create a fun double Z Fold design. I made a similar Christmas themed one on 13 October for our Heart of Christmas blog hop, you can see it here.

A LITTLE ‘WHY’ ABOUT THIS CARD
As you know, I do love a fun fold and I just love these dies, so putting those two things together gives me this design. It probably looks really hard, but in fact, it is fairly easy when you know how!

How you can re-create this card

For the YouTube Tutorial by The Tattered Stamper click here

I have made mine as a masculine card using the Woven Textures Designer Series Paper (DSP) with the following inks: Gray Granite, Mossy Meadow, Misty Moonlight.

The Textured Notes stamp set is used to stamp the images onto the white mechanism, the back of the card (to write the message to the recipient) and the corner of the envelope. I also flicked some Gray Granite Blends Marker over the stamped images to soften all the white space.

The sentiments on the front are from Unbounded Beauty & the one on the back of the card is from Pattern of Friendship. These are all stamped in Misty Moonlight ink.

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 Highland Heather inspiration.

Don’t forget about the joining offer during October. It is a huge $175 saving. Click here for all the details.

Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Textured Notes, Pattern of Friendship, Unbounded Love
Dies: Everyday Arches
Ink: Mossy Meadow, Gray Granite, Misty Moonlight
Paper: Basic White, Gray Granite, Woven Textures DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Stampin’ Blends Markers: Gray Granite
Other: Adhesive-backed Dappled Dots, 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, Christmas, Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!

Heart of Christmas 8: Poinsettia card

20 October, 202519 October, 2025 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Heart of Christmas blog hop for 2025!
I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Monday evening for the AWHT Heart of Christmas Blog Hop showcasing Stampin’ Up! seasonal products.

Week 8: Poinsettia card

This handmade card features Christmas Greenery stamp set, the Traditional Labels stamp set and the Foiled Frames & Labels Ephemera Pack.

A LITTLE ‘WHY’ ABOUT THIS CARD
A very simple card with some stamps, ink & paper!

How you can re-create this card

1. Create the base – a Cherry Cobbler card base, 29.7cm x 10.5cm, scored @ 14.8cm.

2. Stamp – on a Basic White card 11cm x 8cm, stamp the poinsetta image [Christmas Greenery stamp set] around the edges in Cherry Cobbler ink, then the leaves in Old Olive ink. Also stamp these images on the bottom left corner of your envelope. Stamp the sentiment in Secret Sea ink onto a gold label from the Foiled Frames & Labels Ephemera Pack.

3. Layering – a piece of Gold Foil 12cm x 9cm is adhered to the centre of the card base, then the stamped layer.

4. Add the sentiment on Stampin’ Dimensionals to the centre of the card.

5. Finishing touches – some Traditional Sparkling Sequins are added in a triangular placement.

Many of us also participate in the Colour Creations Instagram hop that goes live every Wednesday night. We showcase one SU colour each week. We would love you to follow us!

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Monday for more Chrismas inspiration.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, our trusty host of the hop Sharon Davern.

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

Don’t forget about the joining offer during October. It is a huge $175 saving. Click here for all the details.

Stamps: Christmas Greenery, Traditional Labels
Ink: Secret Sea
Paper: Basic White, Cherry Cobbler, Gold Foil, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: Foiled Frames & Labels Ephemera Pack, Traditional Sparkling 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!

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

Gorgeous Grape: 50th Birthday Card

15 October, 202515 October, 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 24 – Gorgeous Grape

This special handmade 50th birthday card features the Perennial Lavender DSP and the Eclipse technique.

A LITTLE ‘WHY’ ABOUT THIS CARD
Milestone birthdays are always worth celebrating and this half century one is for my little sister. We celebrated with a special dinner on Saturday night. She loves her garden, so flowers were my go to patterned paper.

How you can re-create this card

1. Create the base – a Secret Sea card base, 21cm x 21cm, scored @ 10.5cm.

2. Stamp – some Secret Sea Cardstock is stamped with Versamark ink, Gold WOW Emboss powder added and melted with the Heat Tool.

3. Layering – The Perennial Lavender DSP layer is 9.5cm x 20cm and the Gorgeous Grape layer is 9.7cm x 20.2cm. Place the DSP onto the cutting plate of your diecut machine. Place the letters across the centre and diecut them. Glue the DSP to the Gorgeous Grape layer and then adhere them to the card base. Diecut the letters again with Foam Adhesive Sheets. Remove the backing paper and place them into the DSP spaces. Remove the top backing piece from the Foam Adhesive Sheet and add the diecut letters to create the eclipse.

4. Add the sentiment – adhere the sentiment with a dimensional in the centre and a little glue on the T and Y where the sentiment sits.

5. Finishing touches – some Adhesive-backed Heart Sequins & Purple Fine Shimmer Gems are added.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for Granny Apple Green inspiration.

Don’t forget about the joining offer during October. It is a huge $175 saving. Click here for all the details.

Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Charming Day
Dies: Party Alphabet
Ink: Versamark
Paper: Basic White, Gorgeous Grape, Secret Sea, Perennial Lavender DSP
Other: Adhesive-backed Heart Sequins, Purple Fine Shimmer Gems, Gold Wow Emboss Powder, Foam Adhesive Sheets, Acrylic Blocks, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Stampin’ Dimensionals, 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, Christmas, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Handmade Cards, Holiday Catalogue, Jul-Dec Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration, Stampin' Up!

Heart of Christmas 7: Peaceful Garden fun fold and easy design cards

13 October, 202513 October, 2025 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Heart of Christmas blog hop for 2025!
I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Monday evening for the AWHT Heart of Christmas Blog Hop showcasing Stampin’ Up! seasonal products.

Week 7: A fun fold card and a simple Peace on Earth card

These handmade cards features the Peaceful Garden Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the Peace on Earth Bundle.

Card 1 is a fun fold design using the Everyday Arches dies to create the card base. The white mechanism is formed the same way but adhered in reverse. It’s best to stamp and colour the pieces before adhering them together.

I used the largest Everyday Arches die #1 for the card base, #3 for the two DSP pieces and the white piece for the back of the card, and #5 for the white section on the front.

I used the negative cardstock from the leaf diecut to use as a mask to create the patterns on the white layer, then used a blending brush and Cloud Cover ink to blend the edges and lightly into the centre.

on the back is the space for your handwritten message. These sentiments are from the Traditional Labels stamp set. I followed this tutorial to create this fun fold card.

Card 2 is a more simplified design, but equally as beautiful.

A LITTLE ‘WHY’ ABOUT THIS CARD
A very quick card to put together when you are time poor, using some beautiful patterned paper, some Glimmer, a sentiment and die cuts. You could very easily mass produce this card!

How you can re-create card 2

1. Create the base – a Cloud Cover card base, 21cm x 14.9cm, scored @ 10.5cm.

2. Stamp – the sentiment is stamped in Misty Moonlight ink.

3. Layering – A wide DSP panel, a small strip of Cloud Cover Glimmer paper then some die cut pieces .

4. Finishing touches – the white dove is added on Dimensionals with a small piece of foliage die cut from more Cloud Cover Glimmer, because you can never have enough sparkle!

Many of us also participate in the Colour Creations Instagram hop that goes live every Wednesday night. We showcase one SU colour each week. We would love you to follow us!

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Monday for more Chrismas inspiration.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Claire Daly.

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

CRAFTING ADVENT CALENDAR – Yes please!!!
available now 🛒

The 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar is brand-new and full of products you can craft with all year long! It’s not Christmas themed, it comes with never-before-seen dies, full pack of 6×6 designer paper, embellishments, and even more items you won’t find in any SU catalogue or in our online store.

There is a limited number of calendars in store, so don’t wait!! Click here

Don’t forget about the joining offer during October. It is a huge $175 saving. Click here for all the details.

Product List
Stamps: Peace on Earth, Traditional Labels
Dies: Everyday Arches, Peace on Earth, Stylish Shapes
Ink: Cloud Cover, Misty Moonlight, Secret Sea
Paper: Basic White, Cloud Cover, Misty Moonlight, Peaceful Garden Glimmer, Peaceful Garden DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: Hues of Blue Flowers, Blending Brushes, Acrylic Blocks, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, 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!

Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Christmas, Handmade Cards, Stampin' Up!

Heart of Christmas 6: Three easy cards with no stamping in sight!

6 October, 20256 October, 2025 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Heart of Christmas blog hop for 2025!
I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Monday evening for the AWHT Heart of Christmas Blog Hop showcasing Stampin’ Up! seasonal products.

These handmade cards features my favourite Traditions of Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the Greetings for You Mix and Match Ephemera Pack.

Here are my cards

A LITTLE ‘WHY’ ABOUT THESE CARDS
Sharing the beauty of this spectacular paper with the gold foil accents with a predominant white card base. Which one is your favourite?

How you can re-create these cards

1. Create the base – a Thick White card base, 21cm x 14.9cm, scored @ 10.5cm.

2. Texture – Dry emboss using embossing folders – Card 1 is Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder and Card 3 uses the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder.

3. Layering – Card 1 has a Party Banners die cut on top of the embossed layer. Card 2 has Old Olive cardstock, then a diecut of Basic White Textured Notes die, then some DSP. Card 3 – Basic White then a rectangle frame in Bubble Bath.

4. Fussy cut/die cut – The images on cards 1 & 3 are die cut using the coordinating Christmas Greenery dies. It’s so cool that these work with the stamp set, but also patterns in the DSP! Both of these cards also have extra pieces above that are fussy cut from the partrial images on the edges of the DSP. Don’t waste these, you can also add these to the inside of your card or on the envelope.

5. Add the sentiment – each of the cards has a sentiment from the Greetings for You Mix and Match Ephemera Pack.

6. Finishing touches – Traditional Sparkling Sequins are added to each card for extra sparkle!

Many of us also participate in the Colour Creations Instagram hop that goes live every Wednesday night. We showcase one SU colour each week. We would love you to follow us!

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Monday for more Chrismas inspiration.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Claire Daly.

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

CRAFTING ADVENT CALENDAR – Yes please!!!
available now 🛒

There is a limited number of calendars in store, so don’t wait!! Click here

Product List
Stamps: None
Dies: Party Banners, Christmas Greenery, Textured Notes
Embossing Folders: Forever Plaid 3D, Traditional Wreath 3D
Paper: Bubble Bath, Old Olive, Thick Basic White, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: Greetings For All Mix & Match Ephemera Pack, Gold Twisted Thread, Traditional Sparkling Sequins, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape, Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine, Take Your Pick 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, Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Markers for Colouring, Stampin' Up!

Fresh Freesia: Charming Day Birthday

1 October, 20251 October, 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 22 – Fresh Freesia

This handmade card features the Charming Day stamp set, coordinating dies and Floral Charm Designer Series Paper (DSP).

A LITTLE ‘WHY’ ABOUT THIS CARD
I adore this style of card, however I’m not naturally able to come up with it myself, so I need to thank Kim McGillis who I cased the idea from. I was very happy with the result and adore this colour combination of Fresh Freesia, Crumb Cake and Pecan Pie.

How you can re-create this card

1. Create the base – a Pecan Pie card base, 21cm x 14.5cm, scored @ 10.5cm.

2. Stamp and colour – the card base is stamped with the floral image in Pecan Pie ink for a beautiful tone-on-tone look. Two more images are stamped onto Basic White card and die cut with the coordinating die. These are coloured with Water Painters and inks; Fresh Freesia and Crumb Cake. The sentiment is stamped onto Basic White card and flagged at either end with Paper Snips to create a banner.

3. Layering – Some Fresh Freesia cardstock [12.5cm x 8.5cm] is ruffed up around the edges with Paper Snips and the corners folded slightly for that rustic look. A piece of the patterned paper, the same size is added on the angle. A Basic White die cut [Traditional Labels dies] has some ink blending with Fresh Freesia ink. I used the Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Write Marker to flick some splatter onto the label. Sitting the sentiment in place, I was able to add the floral images so they partially sit behind. I die cut some of the leaves in Crumb Cake and Pecan Pie card and placed them behind the floral images and the label.

4. Add the sentiment – added on Dimensionals and then I used my Pecan Pie Stampin’ Write Marker to splatter some ink across the sentiment and floral images.

5. Finishing touches – a double bow of Linen Thread is added on a Glue Dot and some Starburst Sequins added. On the inside, a simple Basic White insert with a stamped image and this same treatment was added to the envelope!

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for Garden Green inspiration.

CRAFTING ADVENT CALENDAR – Yes please!!!
available now 🛒

There is a limited number of calendars in store, so don’t wait!! Click here

Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Charming Day*
Dies: Charming Day , Traditional Labels
Ink: Crumb Cake, Fresh Freesia, Pecan Pie
Paper: Crumb Cake, Basic White, Fresh Freesia, Pecan Pie, Floral Charm Designer Series Paper, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Stampin’ Write Markers: Fresh Freesia, Pecan Pie
Other: Linen Thread, Blending Brushes, Starburst 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!

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

Early Espresso: Chirpy Patchwork Bird card

17 September, 202514 September, 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 20 – Early Espresso

This handmade card features the Woven Textures DSP. I love all the different textures of the patterned paper and the dry embossing.

A LITTLE ‘WHY’ ABOUT THIS CARD
I adore this little patchwork bird. Thanks to Julie Heitz, The Chirpy Cardmaker of Quilts for her YouTube instructions. Initially I wasn’t going to add any colour, just use the DSP with a neutrals colour palette, but I think the leaves and flowers add a lovely pop of colour!

How you can re-create this card

1. Create the base – an Early Espresso card base, 29.7cm x 10.5cm, scored @ 14.9cm.

2. Add Texture – after adhering the Basic White (10cm x 14.4cm) layer and the DSP (9.7cm x 14.1cm) layer, I placed it into the Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder and ran it through my Cut & Emboss Machine.

3. Feature Image – The leaves [Christmas Greetings dies] are die cut with Garden Green and Granny Apple Green ink added using Blending Brushes. The largest Stylish Shapes die circle has Misty Moonlight ink, blended around the edges. The patchwork bird is created with pieces of Woven Textures DSP and adhered to the circle.

4. Layering – Adhere the dry embossed layer to the card base, then attach the feature on Dimensionals. Glue the leaves into place.

5. Add the sentiment – heat emboss the sentiment with Versamark ink and White WOW Emboss Powder.

6. Finishing touches – some of the flowers from the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape is added for an extra pop of colour.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for Flirty Flamingo inspiration.

Product List @stampinupofficial
Stamps: Extraordinary Flora*
Dies: Christmas Greetings, Extraordinary Flora* Stylish Shapes
Ink: Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Misty Moonlight, Versamark
Paper: Basic White, Early Espresso, Woven Textures DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: White WOW Emboss Powder, Neutral Matt Dots, Exaordinary Flora Washi Tape, Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder, 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.

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

Blog Hop/Instagram Hop, Christmas, Designer/Patterned/Specialty Papers (DSP), Handmade Cards, Holiday Catalogue, Jul-Dec Mini Catalogue and Sale-a-bration, One Sheet Wonder, Stampin' Up!

Heart of Christmas 3: Peaceful Garden

15 September, 202515 September, 2025 craftwithkate

Welcome to the Heart of Christmas blog hop for 2025!
I’m thrilled you are here to join us each Monday evening for the AWHT Heart of Christmas Blog Hop showcasing Stampin’ Up! seasonal products.

Week 3: Craft♦A♦Long with Peaceful Garden DSP

A LITTLE ‘WHY’ ABOUT THESE CARDS
I recently took part in an online Craft♦A♦Long run by Stampin’ Up! They showed how to create 6 cards using 1 sheet of Designer Series Paper and the card templates on page 42 of the Sept-Dec Mini catalogue. Today I am showing you 3 cards and I’ll share the other 3 in a later post.

How you can re-create this card

1. Create the base – Cloud Cover and Misty Moonlight card bases, 21cm x 14.9cm, scored @ 10.5cm.

2. Stamp – the sentiments are stamped onto die cut pieces in Misty Moonlight ink. Card 2 is an extra label piece leftover from the Birthday Fancy Card Kit.

3. Layering – Card 1 has patterned paper, a Misty Moonlight circle [Stylish Shapes dies] and the Cloud Cover die [Peace on Earth dies]. Once I die cut it, I left it in the die, turned it over onto my Silicone Sheet and used the Stylus tip [Take Your Pick Tool] to trace around the inside of the die to create that extra detail. Card 2 has patterned paper with 2 Arches [Everyday Arches dies], Cloud Cover Glimmer circle [Stylish Shapes dies]. Card 3 has the patterned paper and a Cloud Cover circle [Stylish Shapes dies].

4. Finishing touches – Card 1 has some Hues of Blue Flowers, and die cut foliage. Card 2 has a white dove with some Irridescent Pearls and Card 3 has some Misty Moonlight Silver Edged Ribbon behind the sentiment, a white dove and Irridescent Pearls.

Many of us also participate in the Colour Creations Instagram hop that goes live every Wednesday night. We showcase one SU colour each week. We would love you to follow us!

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Monday for more Chrismas inspiration.

Please enjoy the wonderful inspiration of our next team member, Judy May.

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

Product List
Stamps: Peace on Earth
Dies: Peeace on Earth, Everyday Arches, Stylish Shapes
Ink: Misty Moonlight
Paper: Basic White, Cloud Cover, Misty Moonlight, Peaceful Garden Glimmer, Peaceful Garden DSP, Basic White C6 Envelopes
Other: Misty Moonlight Silver Edged Ribbon, Hues of Blue Flowers, Irridescent Pearls (R), Acrylic Blocks, Paper Snips, Bone Folder, Paper Trimmer, Multipurpose Glue, 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, feminine, Flowers, Handmade Cards, Markers for Colouring, Mother's Day, Stampin' Up!, Wedding

Daffodil Delight: Extraordinary Floral With Love

10 September, 20258 September, 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 19 – Daffodil Delight

This handmade card features the Extraordinary Flora stamp set and coordinating die and the Charming Day dies.

A LITTLE ‘WHY’ ABOUT THIS CARD
I’m loving the predominant white space of this card with the pop of colour in the flowers and the moody tones with the ink blending on the banner. The sentinent ‘with love’ is so versatile that this card could be for a wedding, someone special, anniverary, Mother’s Day or a birthday!

How you can re-create this card

1. Create the base – a Thick White card base, 21cm x 14.9cm, scored @ 10.5cm.

2. Stamp and colour – the stamp is inked with Secret Sea onto Basic White card and coloured using Blends Combo Markers – Daffodil Delight, Peach Pie, Soft Sea Foam and Lost Lagoon, then die cut with the Extraordinary die. The Banner [Party Banners dies] has ink blending in Secret Sea around the edges and some Daffodil Delight in the centre using Blending Brushes.

3. Layering – on the card base, I adhered the leaves [Charming Day dies]. The banner has a small piece of Secret Sea Glimmer Paper [Peaceful Garden Glimmer] added behind the top and these are added on Dimensionals. Then the floral images are glued and popped up on Dimensionals.

4. Add the sentiment – stamped onto the banner with Secret Sea ink.

5. Finishing touches – Wink of Stella is used on the flowers, some Traditional Sparkling Gems are added and a White Baker’s Twine bow.

Thanks for dropping by. I hope you join me next Wednesday for Early Espresso inspiration.