Think Outside the Kit: Turning the Lakeside Retreat Paper Pumpkin Kit into a Scrapbook Layout When you open a card kit, it’s easy to feel like there’s only one “right” way to use it. Follow the instructions. Make the cards. Done. But what if that kit could tell a bigger story? Today, I’m sharing a different way to approach your…
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If you’ve ever looked at your growing pile of leftovers and wondered how to organize and use paper scraps, you’re definitely not alone. What starts as a good habit—saving those beautiful bits of paper—can quickly turn into an overwhelming pile that’s hard to manage and even harder to use. But with a simple system and a few intentional habits, your…
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If you’re anything like me, you probably have a growing pile of paper scraps that you just can’t throw away. Those little bits are full of potential—and this month (right before a new catalogue goes live) is the perfect time to give them the love they deserve! Instead of letting them sit unused, let’s turn those leftovers into beautiful, intentional…
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If you’ve ever looked at a card kit and thought, “This is cute… but I don’t need more cards,” you are not alone. Today I’m sharing one of my favourite ways to stretch your supplies and get more value from a kit—by turning a card kit into a beautiful, functional mini album! Why Turn a Card Kit into a Mini…
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In today’s post I’m sharing how you can create 4 cards from one 6×6 pattern paper piece. This is a great template to turn to over and over using pattern papers and embellishments from your stash. It’s also a wonderful way to combine something new with products from your stash like I’ve done for these cards. Here are the supplies…
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If you’ve been hanging around here lately, you already know that April is all about scraps—using them, loving them, and finally giving them the attention they deserve. And today, we’re taking those leftover bits of paper and turning them into something a little different… something a little more freeing. Let’s talk about art journaling with scraps. What is Art Journaling…
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If you’ve been paper crafting for any length of time, you know the struggle: that growing pile of scraps that feels too pretty to toss… but too small (or too overwhelming) to use. As someone who truly believes in using what I have—I’m here to tell you that those scraps aren’t leftovers… they’re opportunities. Scraps Are Already “Paid For” Every…
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If you’re anything like me, you have a beautiful (and ever-growing!) collection of scraps, leftover die cuts, bits of ribbon, and those “too pretty to throw away” pieces. As a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator who truly believes in using what I have, I’m always looking for ways to make my supplies go further—and clusters are one of my absolute favourite solutions….
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One of the questions I hear all the time is: “How do I make the most of my crafting supplies?” And honestly? The answer is simpler than you might think. Use the same products… in different ways. The Stampin’ Up! Homemade Sweetness Suite is the perfect example of how one collection can stretch far beyond a single project. This cheerful,…
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I’ve got several sneak peeks of new products for you today as I share the OnStage 2026 projects we made. My husband and I just got back from a fabulous trip to Amsterdam and Cologne. While in Cologne, I attended Stampin’ Up!’s OnStage. It was so fun to experience the event in a different market. OnStage is what Stampin’ Up!…
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In today’s post I thought I’d share how I’m documenting 2026. This years focus is on simplifying my process and using my stash so I wanted to come up with a way I could focus on both of those things while still recording the memories I didn’t want to forget. It all started with this unfinished project jar idea I…
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