Ink & Inspiration June 2026 hop

 Hi there crafters, 

I have tried to get back into challenges and join blog hops this month.  I've probably leaving it very late but this month's hop is based on this sketch..

When I'm in a rut and seem to need a push to create, sketches are a great way to start. This one was fabulous to pair with the Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP and stamp bundle.  

TIP: Use some retired pale embellishments and colour them with your Stampin Blends so they match your project.

Don't forget, this hop will be filled with inspiration, please follow along and join in the fun.  Say hi in the comments too, I love to 'meet' everyone who has come over to see whats new on my blog.  And try this sketch for yourself....

Happy stamping, 

Rach x

Create a card with me - Koala Tunnel Card

   Hey there crafters!

Are you joining me over at Youtube each week?  This week we featured the newest Product of the Month, a stamp set called Wild Bunch... adorable images! This week I created a tunnel card, using lots of layers popped up with dimensional dots.   Pop over to Youtube and watch along with me!  

If you are interested in downloading this weeks matching PDF, grab the links and print yourself at home.  All PDF freebies are found on the side bars as a link.  

Happy Stamping,

Rachael xx

 

Come Create a Card with me - Wild Bunch

  Hey there crafters!

Are you joining me over at Youtube each week?  This week we featured the newest Product of the Month, a stamp set called Wild Bunch... adorable images!  Pop over to Youtube and watch along with me!  

If you are interested in downloading this weeks matching PDF, grab the links and print yourself at home.  All PDF freebies are found on the side bars as a link.  

Happy Stamping,

Rachael xx

 

New at SU! blog hop - June 2026 - 2 tone cardstock Summer theme

 Welcome to the June blog hop for New at SU!  Our theme is to use two-tone cardstock and create with Summer in mind.  

This has given me a chance to create another 8x8 page for my memory keeping, a beach holiday we had before Christmas this past year.  

The two-tone cardstock is new to me, so I grabbed the Beautiful Ordinary Life 12x12 and matching cardstock to play with.  

I love that there is a white core so its perfect for tearing!  If you tear it, pulling one side towards you, the white core is exposed well.  You can also roll the edges slightly as the cardstock is thinner and more pliable.  I used both sides of the cardstock (both lighter and darker shades) which gave that feel of 'waves' of a beach.  

Another fabulous idea to play with the white core is to emboss your two-tone cardstock then buff the raised edges with a nail file or sandpaper.... the exposed sections really shows off the embossed pattern even more!  

I combined both the tearing and the sandpaper on my title!  I cut both titles, one in the Pool Party and Daffodil Delight then adhered one on top of the other, using only adhesive on the top half of the letters.  I then tore these off and added some sanding to the sides of the letters.  

Its been lovely to create again with the Design team at New at SU!  Follow along the links below so you can hop along to the other projects - amazing work that will keep you inspired for weeks!  

Happy creating, 

Rach

Main products used in this month's project includes

Come Create a Card with Me - Violet Dreams fun fold - Merrick Makings (Youtube)

  Hey there crafters!

Using some new Designer Series Paper that is coming to the Stampin Up shop,  this video is now live on Youtube.  Pop over and watch along.  

If you are interested in downloading this weeks matching PDF, grab the links and print yourself at home.  All PDF freebies are found on the side bars as a link.  

Happy Stamping,

Rachael xx

 

Global Monthly Video Hop on Youtube - June 2026

 Hey there crafters!

I'm back for another month's video hop...this month we are focusing on the newest InColours!  Be sure to check out the video by following the link below.  The team have brought a variety of ideas for your to dive into and get your newest colours to create with.  

This was a fun card, using the following colours and the Luxe White DSP, a resist paper that is a great addition to your stash. 

• Peaceful Pine
• Golden Glow
• Barely Blush
• Crisp Cantaloupe

Happy crafting

Rachael x

Come create a card with me - Youtube - Sparkling Celebrations alternative fun fold card

 Hey there crafters!

A great clean design, with a few tips along the way, this video is now live on Youtube.  Pop over and watch along.  

If you are interested in downloading this weeks matching PDF, grab it on the side bar too.

Happy Stamping,

Rachael xx

 

Come Create with me - Waterside Retreat card on Youtube

Hey there crafters!

A great clean design, with a few tips along the way, this video is now live on Youtube.  Pop over and watch along.  

If you are interested in downloading this weeks matching PDF, grab it on the side bar too.

Happy Stamping,

Rachael xx

 

A quick share.....

 

Here is an older quick share.... a video from a year ago.  

Do you remember this Youtube Video?  I loved this set!!!  

I've added it to my list of PDF freebies - over on the right hand side of my blog.  Grab yours to print out and add to your collection.  

Happy Stamping,

Rachael x

New sketches and Incolours - come create a card with me on Youtube....

Welcome to another weeks video on Youtube.

 I've created using a new DSP and incolours as well as using the sketches in the new catalogue that are a great jumping point for cardmaking and scrapbooking alike.  

There is a QR code on page 13 of the cataglogue.  Grab yours and print out.  

Happy stamping,

Rachael xx

Come Create with me - alternative Paper Pumpkin fun fold for Lakeside retreat kit

Its an exciting time around the global as Stampin Up has released Paper Pumpkin to all their markets.  The very first kit, called Lakeside Retreat, featured a beautiful combination of colours and watercolour images.  There is also a matching suite in the new catalogue!  We are spoiled for choice!

If you are looking for some alternatives to create that are beyond what is in the instructions from the kit, there are so many ideas out there.  I threw my hat in the ring and created a few including one for this weeks Youtube Video.  There is a PDF freebie to download too!  Yes, they are all in Australian measurements but easily converted on the tool linked in the video.  

 

Come Create a Card - Saying Goodbye to our 2024-2026 InColour

 Hi there crafters,

Welcome to another fun fold for this weeks CCCM on Youtube.  

Its almost that time of the year to welcome in new products in a catalogue that switches InColour selections and of course that also means some will retire.  The 2024-2026 colours have included some of my favourites so it will be sad to see them go.  I created a simple card for this one, using all 5 colours. 

Click the image below to access this weeks Free PDF, check out the link over to the right hand side panel..... 

Happy Stamping, 

Rachael

Come Create a Card with Me - You're on My Mind (Slider Card)

 

Hi there crafters,

Welcome to another fun fold for this weeks CCCM on Youtube.  

I love this new DSP from the Online Exclusive collection that is now available in the shop - Homemade Sweetness!  Here is a few more photos of this card, I love how it slides out and reminds me of old fashioned recipe cards!

Click the image below to access this weeks Free PDF, check out the link over to the right hand side panel..... 

Happy Stamping, 

Rachael