Sunday Challenge - tearing it up

 Hi there crafters,

This weeks Sunday Challenge was to create using the technique of tearing.  I'm went ahead and ripped up a sheet of DSP from the collection "Beautiful Ordinary Life"  Love how it finished up, although it was a bit of a leap of faith because I've never done a background like this.  

Everyone is welcome to join the Sunday challenge.... check it out here!

Happy Stamping,

Rach x

 

New PDF freebie - this week's blog hop easel card

 Hi there crafters,

Don't forget to grab this weeks PDF ...

This easel card was from the blog hop earlier in the week... follow along with the links on the side bar to download your free PDF today.  

Happy stamping,

Rachael x

Stamping with Friends Blog Hop- Product of the Month

 

Hi there crafters,

We are excited to show you the latest blog hop here at Stamping with Friends.... Product of the Month is our focus and I'm so excited to use the June stamp set called Wild Bunch.

This has been a super popular set for the Product of the Month, and why wouldn't it be with these adorable images to colour!  This set has been used in my craft room the past month almost daily, with so many cards being made, I just can't stop!

I've added the background Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP, inked around the edge with Flirty Flamingo. I thought I would keep my layers simple, grabbed out my nesting circles and used my Stampin Blends to make this card. I made sure that the colours I chose from my collection of Stampin Blends, actually matched the DSP.... 

I hope you too have loved this Product of the Month, and have used it as much as I have.  As this is a hop, follow along with the links below to jump over to the other blogs from the group and see what they have used.  

Happy Stamping,

Rach x

Blog Hop Index

 

Stamping with friend blog hop - Easel cards

Hi there crafters and welcome to another blog hop!  I'm trying hard to participate more on my blog with some hops.  YAY, today I'm joining the "Stamping with Friends Blog Hop" and I'm so excited that the theme is Easel cards, a great fun fold for all types of crafters!  

  

The first style of fun fold I ever created was an easel and this continues to be my favourite.  I've chosen the Delicate Dreams DSP to feature in this card today.  It so pretty and there isn't much of it left in my stash which means I've LOVED it so much. 

I decided to split the front of the card and only use part of it to stand up as an easel, just for something different.  TIP: use the images in the DSP to fussy cut and embellish the front of your card... I didn't purchase any matching stamps so this is such a great cheat to have the ability to layer on your card. 

The colours from this DSP is such a soft feel, and one I will add to my collection of 'colour combo' notebook... Night of Navy, Hydrangea Hue and Crumb Cake will have to be used over and over again, even once I've used all my DSP ;) 

Please make sure that you pop over to the rest of the hop, the lovely friends have some great inspiration happening on their blogs!   I'll pop up a PDF at the bottom of this post in case anyone is wanting some measurements etc.  There is also a direct link to a YouTube video that will go live on Thursday, 11am AEST ;) 

Happy Stamping,

Rach x

Blog Hop Index

 

Sunday challenge

Hi there crafters,

This weeks Sunday Challenge was to create using animals.  This newly released stamp set, Woodland Wishes is actually a Christmas themed set however I love these images that I created a gender neutral card for a birthday.

A great colour combo too ;) 

Happy Stamping,

Rach x

 

Create a card with me - Woodland Wishes fun fold

   Hey there crafters!

Are you joining me over at Youtube each week?  This week we are creating a fun fold birthday card using the new Christmas stamp set called Woodland WIshes.  These cute animals are perfect for a fun birthday!   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

 

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