BRUSHED WITH BEAUTY | FACEBOOK LIVE

Brushed with Beauty "Just Because Card" - Facebook Live Crafting Recap Today’s card is a sweet and simple “just because” design, perfect for sending a little unexpected kindness. I paired a bold floral image with a gold sentiment, layered over an embossed panel for added beauty and texture. The background paper is from the Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper adds a cheerful pop of yellow with delicate white blossoms, bringing the whole card to life. A few pearls and a soft twine bow finish the look with gentle detail. This layout is easy to recreate and works beautifully with many colour combinations, ideal for building up your stash of "anytime" cards. Whether you joined me live or are catching up now, I hope these creations spark a little joy and creative energy. Stay tuned for more ideas, tips, and tutorials, and thank you for being part of this lovely crafting community. You’ve asked, and we’ve answered! This is our first-ever Black Friday sale, offering ...

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BE INSPIRED | FEELING FESTIVE

The Be Inspired Design Team is hopping today, and our theme this month is "Feeling Festive"! I’m keen to see the creative ideas the rest of the team has come up with. Be sure to browse through and explore all the inspiring projects shared by this talented group. This card came together quickly and easily, thanks to the Perennial Postage Dies, they worked beautifully with the festive village theme. I die-cut four of the postage-style frames, then trimmed four pieces from the North Pole Delivery Designer Series Paper to fit neatly inside each rectangle. Keeping the pieces in order helped everything align perfectly. The sentiment is from the Seasonal Tags Stamp Set, which has been incredibly versatile. I’ve used it on so many of my holiday cards this season. To finish, I added a splatter of Winsor & Newton Gold Ink for a touch of shimmer, along with a trio of Gold Sequins for extra sparkle. The White & Gold Twine from the Modern Christmas Suite Collection ties it all t...

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HANDMADE & HEARTFELT KIT | FACEBOOK LIVE

Handmade & Heartfelt: Tuesday Night Crafting Recap On Tuesday night’s Facebook Live, I created three heartfelt cards using the Handmade & Heartfelt Kit . Each one features layered textures, soft colour tones, and thoughtful embellishments—perfect for birthdays and seasonal occasions. If you missed the live, I’ve shared a few close-ups and tips below to spark your own creativity. Whether you're crafting for someone special or simply enjoying the process, this kit offers plenty of inspiration. . Whether you joined me live or are catching up now, I hope these creations spark a little joy and creative energy. Stay tuned for more ideas, tips, and tutorials, and thank you for being part of this lovely crafting community. Join Me for More Creativity! I love sharing inspiration with you all. Be sure to: ✔️  Follow me on Facebook  for my next live session: https://www.facebook.com/StampingBeautyStampinUp ✔️  Follow me on Instagram  for regular inspiration: https://ww...

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LATEST PROJECTS | FACEBOOK LIVE

Creative Catch-Up: Facebook Live Highlights I’ve been having so much fun sharing cardmaking inspiration during my recent Facebook Lives! These are my last two projects. Whether you joined me live or are catching up now, I hope these creations spark a little joy and creative energy. Stay tuned for more ideas, tips, and tutorials, and thank you for being part of this lovely crafting community. Join Me for More Creativity! I love sharing inspiration with you all. Be sure to: ✔️  Follow me on Facebook  for my next live session: https://www.facebook.com/StampingBeautyStampinUp ✔️  Follow me on Instagram  for regular inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/stampingbeautynz ✔️  Subscribe to my YouTube channel  for more tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/@stampingbeautynz OCTOBER 2025 TUTORIAL The Peaceful Garden Suite Collection tutorial bundle is packed with 12 stunning, exclusive projects - including cards, scrapbook pages, and more! Want the full  Peacefu...

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BE INSPIRED | BY PATTERNED PAPER

The Be Inspired Design Team is hopping today, and our theme this month is “Be Inspired by Patterned Paper! I’m so excited to see how each designer has brought this theme to life. Be sure to hop around and soak up all the creativity from this talented group - there’s inspiration in every corner! For my project, I chose soft vertical stripes as the backdrop for layered florals and heartfelt sentiments. The Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper adds instant charm and texture, and I loved pairing it with twine, gold accents, and phrases like “BIG thanks,” “FOR someone EXTRA special,” and “BIRTHDAY wishes" from the 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar Stamp Set. Each card is a celebration of thoughtful design and the joy of handmade giving. Whether you're drawn to bold prints or subtle textures, patterned paper opens up endless possibilities. I hope these designs spark ideas for your next creation! Next up in today's hop is my lovely and inspirational friend Andrea Sarge...

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