Waterside Retreat – Creativity Abounds Blog Hop June ’26…

The creativity abounds blog hop team are focussing on the suite that we will be using for our upcoming July Stamp Camp, the Waterside Retreat suite. As soon as I saw these papers, in particular, I knew they would be perfect for some of my sea themed pictures, and I really enjoyed creating this scrapbook page with some pictures from the recent Stampin’ Up! Incentive Trip. I will be giving full measurements and instructions for this project during Stamp Camp, when you will get inspiration for a whopping 26 projects, 13 of which are sent as Make and Takes right […]

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Masculine Makes – Creativity Abounds Blog Hop May ’26…

The creativity abounds blog hop team are focussing on masculine makes this month, and I thought I had the perfect card to share, one I made for my boyfriend’s birthday (he is a bit of a Formula 1 fan!) – turns out though, that I actually shared this card last month, when we were focussing on making projects for kids! I guess this is such a versatile set it caters for so many people! To make the card I started with a Basic White cardbase, and then added a Poppy Parade layer – whatever sizes you usually use for making […]

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Perfect birthday card for a teenage boy – Creativity Abounds Blog Hop April ’26…

I think I have got the perfect birthday card for a teenage boy for you today, especially if they love racing cars! The creativity abounds blog hop team are focussing on children’s cards this month, and I loved using the new Ready, Set, Go stamp set from Stampin’ Up! To make the card I started with a Basic White cardbase, and then added a Poppy Parade layer – whatever sizes you usually use for making your cards. I go for 21cm x 14.85cm, scored at 10.5cm, and a layer of 10.1cm x 14.4cm. You then need another piece of Basic […]

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Elegant Fun Fold Sympathy Card – Creativity Abounds Blog Hop March ’26…

I’ve got a lovely project to share with you today, a calming, elegant fun‑fold sympathy card made using the Delicate Whispers bundle for the beautiful foliage and florals, with sentiments from Framed All Around and Sending Salutations, plus a touch of Scalloped Wishes for that pretty scalloped frame. The colour palette is one of my favourites for soft, nature‑inspired cards: Crumb Cake and Misty Moonlight. The two photos you’ll see below are actually from the same card — one shows the front cover, and the other shows the inside once the fold is opened out. This design gives you four […]

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Gorgeous Fun Fold Cards – Creativity Abounds Blog Hop February ’26…

Hello and welcome to the Creativity Abounds Blog Hop group where this month we are showcasing a fantastic array of gorgeous fun fold cards. Each month at least 12 demonstrators from around the world come together to share our love of crafting, and Stampin’ Up! with you all, with tutorials and blog hops – we love sharing our inspiration with you. I am not entirely sure what this fun fold is called, but you can find all of the instructions, with a template, in metric and imperial, by using the link at the bottom of this post. I charge just […]

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Cute as a Bug scene card – Creativity Abounds Blog Hop January ’26…

Hello and welcome to my blog, where today I have got a super cute fun fold to share, using the new Cute as a Bug suite from Stampin’ Up! This suite was a huge hit when we first saw it in the new mini catalogue, and couldn’t wait to get started creating with it. It is loved by demonstrators so much that we decided to use it for our next Creativity Abounds stamp camp! I would absolutely love to share the instructions for this card with you today, but I have to save those for people who sign up to […]

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Spring Blooms and Soft Pastels: Sneak Peek at the Lovely Arrangements Suite!

Hello and welcome, everyone! After our last venture into the world of industrial grunge, I think it’s time to switch gears (pun intended!) and dive head-first back into the beautiful, soft world of spring blooms and pastel colours. I have been playing with some absolutely stunning upcoming products today, and I just had to share this gorgeous birthday card with you! This project features the new Lovely Arrangements Stamp Set, some exquisite “Lovely and Beautiful” Foiled DSP, and the super-handy Beautifully Adorned Ephemera Pack. If you love quick, elegant layering, you are going to need these on your wish list! […]

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How to make a grungy masculine card – Creativity Abounds Blog Hop December ’25…

Hello and welcome to my blog, where today I have got something a little bit different for you, a fabulous grungy masculine card. We all know that Stampin’ Up! do florals and cute critters beautifully, but sometimes we just need to make a card for the men in our lives, and that can be a real struggle! So, today I am stepping out of my comfort zone and getting a little bit inky (literally!) with the soon to be released Gears and Textures bundle. This set is absolutely perfect for those masculine cards or for anyone who loves a bit […]

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A Cute Christmas Gift – Creativity Abounds Blog Hop November ’25…

The Creativity Abounds Blog Hop Team are back our gift giving blog hop, and I have got a cute Christmas gift idea for you, perfect for a little thank you for friends, or maybe even neighbours or just those who you want to recognise this holiday season. I had some lovely red candles hanging around in my craft room, so decided to use the Traditions of Christmas Suite to decorate one and make a lovely little gift box for it. Sadly these papers are out of stock at the moment in the UK, but you can recreate this with any […]

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Modern Christmas Card – Creativity Abounds Blog Hop August ’25…

The Creativity Abounds Blog Hop Team are back with another Stamp Camp in September, during which you receive instructions in both metric and imperial to make a whopping 26 projects using the Modern Christmas suite of products. We love sharing our creativity and inspiring you to get the most out of your products. The colour scheme of this suite is Black, White and Gold, but I have injected a real pop of colour by adding Gorgeous Grape to this card, I love how it pairs with the gold for a really rich and regal look. I can’t give any instructions […]

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