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

Come Create a Card with me - a triple panel fun fold

  

Hi there crafters,

This weeks video wanted to show off the fabulously gold foiled DSP called Lovely & Beautiful..  I've popped up a video on Youtube and its perfect for a fast card or for beginners.  The trickiest park is cutting the font panel to create 3 separate flaps or panels. 

Grab your DSP and your trimmer, this one will have you going back time and time again for a fun fold that is easy and gives a little surprise when its opened.  Don't forget to watch the video for the step by step instruction to construct this card as well as grabbing the PDF on the right hand column.... 

Happy Stampin, Rach x

This week on Youtube... Come Create a card with me using Vellum and Stampin Blends

 Did you check out this weeks video?  If not, watch it and grab the free PDF from the right hand side list. 

If you haven't tried this technique, its loads of fun and gives you a fabulous result!

Happy Stamping, Rach x

Come Create a Card with me - Beautiful Strip card

 Hi there crafters....

This is so pretty!!! This weeks YouTube video features all the gold foiling on the lovely new DSP called Lovely & Beautiful.  Isn't it a stunner.  

Jump over and check out the video then come back and grab the instruction PDF download to create your own.  

Happy Stamping, Rach x

Come Create a Sketch card with me....

 

This weeks Thursday video features this adorable new DSP called Cute as a Bug.  I only purchased the DSP although it has a fabulous Suite....  

To recreate this card, pop over to my Youtube channel and have a go yourself.

I've also created a FREE PDF download, click the link on the list to the right hand side of my blog.... 

More images and hints are over on my social media, pop over there and say hi.

Happy stamping,

Rach x 

This weeks YouTube video.... a cute and simple box!

Hi there crafters!

I was asked to design and contribute a craft activity for a monthly group I attend, which needed to be a Valentines theme.  I know in Australia, Valentines isn't as big as other parts of the world however I think its catching on.... so I wanted to be sure the activity was a gift box but was simple...  

If you haven't already, pop over to my YouTube and watch this weeks video.  Of course, there is a matching printable FREE PDF that you can access on the right hand side list on my blog.  LOVE LOVE LOVE is a great valentines day themed card using new products from the mini catalogue for 2026 which is now available. 

Using the new "Made with Love" DSP, this box uses a simple square base of a box and is then wrapped by a strip of DSP and embellished with a simple tag featuring the matching pattern from the double sided prints.  Pop over and create this in under half an hour.  Its perfect for host gifts, favours or a 'just because' gift.  

 If you don't have access to the new mini catalogue, please pop over and download your digital version now, its got some great products and this month includes bonuses when you place an order.  

Happy Stamping, 

Rach x

Come Create a Card with me - first for 2026

If you haven't already, pop over to my youtube and watch this weeks video.  Of course, there is a matching printable FREE PDF that you can access on the right hand side list on my blog.  LOVE LOVE LOVE is a great valentines day themed card using new products from the mini catalogue for 2026 which is now available. 

 If you don't have access to the new mini catalogue, please pop over and download your digital version now, its got some great products and this month includes bonuses when you place an order.  

Happy Stamping, Rach x

Welcome to 2026...

 

Happy New Year, I hope you all had a wonderful festive season.  

We had our littlest family members (and their mum and dad LOL)  join us on a getaway to the Gold Coast before Christmas. We had the perfect (although warm) weather which meant they got time outside fishing, exploring the parks, riding the trams and enjoying the pool back at the apartments.  Christmas day itself was quiet at our house, with ham and prawns on the patio area for lunch.  

I'm back today on Youtube - a valentines themed card.  I'll pop the freebie PDF here on the blog tomorrow.  Please say hi when you download, its nice that people are enjoying it and will encourage me to keep plodding away and adding more to my list of freebies. 

Hope your 2026 is prosperous.  Rach xx

YOUTUBE - Fun fold come create a card with me - December 4th 2025

 Hi all

I'm so happy to be back into creating again, with Come Create a Card with Me over on YOUTUBE!  Are you ready for some creative fun???

And yes, I created another PDF for you to download - just find the link on the right hand side of my blog to access, and don't forget to say hi in the comments

!

Rach x 

Whats new with Merrick Makings?

 This past month or two has started with me doing a LOT of creating.  I'm so thankful I have a team behind me to check in with and help me behind the scenes. 

Lots of videos for the Countdown to Christmas.... check them over on Youtube.  So many great inspiring projects with myself and Tracy Bish.  

Tracy has listed the tutorial bundle and its now available for purchase.... 24 projects that match the videos.  WOW!

Tip Tuesday - be sure you are checking in with my shorts series over on Youtube - lots of great ideas and often heaps of Freebies here on the blog to download and use.  That includes this weeks.... a template for collecting colour swatches of your favourite combos...

Some of the new products in the store are keeping me busy, including this Valentines Kisses stamp bundle - adorable baby card!

Thanks for popping by, Rach x

GMVH Mini Catalogue- Traditional Christmas Fun fold FREEBIE

 I've been slow to upload a few PDF freebies.  This one was popular over on Youtube - hope you enjoy creating it.  Please say hi in the comments when you download it.  

Find the link for the download on my side bar on the right hand side of the blog....

Rach 

Beginners Christmas Cards - Free PDF downloads

 

I'm finishing off my Christmas cards and am finishing off some workshop cards that are simple enough to be a Stamp-A-Stack. 

I've used a mix of new and old products so please mix it up in whatever you have available.  Enjoy the process!

Click the photos to access the downloads or find them on the side bar (with a lot of other projects as free downloads)

Rach x