A new Stampin' Up Catalogue of course means a new batch of in colors and our 2025/26 colours are a lovely set.  My favourite is definitely Secret Sea - somewhere between charcoal and navy.  It make a fabulous neutral to use in place of black if you'd like to slightly soften the look.  

I've got a video here showing through all the colours and also featuring some quick and easy cards you can make at home. (Including one for those who just have a trimmer and adhesives in their craft tool kit.)  

Cloud Cover Update

There is no Cloud Cover ink pad at this stage due to some technical issues.  Some options for this colour are the Stampin' Write Marker set, the blends, an uninked ink spot and ink refill to make a tiny ink pad, or just use the cardstock to coordinate.  

Happy stamping! 

Cheers, Sue

Products featured in this video: Click image to shop or browse further details

Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Pad [165285] $15.75	Strawberry Slush Classic Stampin' Pad [165286] $15.75	Timid Tiger Classic Stampin' Pad [165278] $15.75	Darling Duckling Classic Stampin' Pad [165277] $15.75
2025–2027 In Color™ A4 Cardstock [165295] $25.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $49.00	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $227.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $7.50
Beautiful Gallery 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [165196] $21.75	Textured Notes Dies [165555] $54.00	Beautiful Butterflies Bundle (English) [164615] $104.25	Blooming Phrases Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [165523] $35.00
Uninked Stampin' Spots [141822] $17.50	Cloud Cover Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [165279] $9.75	2025–2027 In Color™ Stampin' Write Markers [165292] $31.00	Cloud Cover Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [165287] $19.25

Lot of new goodies in our newly released range.   Shop/browse here:  What's New?  

What caught your eye first?  Here are a few of my favourites.

Very very top of my list is the Kintsugi Suite.  I just love the whole meaning of this centuries old Japanese art form

Kintsugi is seen as a metaphor for resilience, the process of healing, and beauty in brokenness. 

Some creations featuring this range.

Each month we get some new additions to our kit range and I've been waiting for this one since seeing it at our recent event.  I do love blues and this Beautiful Blues Kit is very elegant.  

This kit includes this small set of stamps - I love the sentiments on this one for those times you want to let someone know you care.

If you are keen to try out our new two tone cardstock (thicker than DSP, thinner than our regular cardstock - great for layering) then we have it in every colour and we also have some great packs that have a range of colours. They're designed to coordinate with a scrapbooking kit but I also keep an eye out for any that have some of my favourite colours.  This pack is called Celebrate Together and includes Blackberry Bliss, Cloud Cover, Daffodil Delight, Fresh Freesia, Pool Party, Strawberry Slush.  It is a useful way to try out some of this.  The card has a white core and it just beautiful for embossing and sanding. 

There's lots more but I'll leave it with just those for now.  I'm still working out what to put on my first order. 

This weekend I'm chipping away at my latest craft room clean up.  Each weekend I'm tackling either one small space (a shelf or a drawer) or one product type.  I think my dies and embossing folders are getting a sort out today.   

Have a lovely weekend and get in touch if I can help with any craft questions.  

Happy creating,

Sue

Product's featured in this post: Click image for more details or to shop

Kintsugi Inspirations Suite Collection (English) [165172] $136.00

Kintsugi Inspirations 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [165159] $29.00

Beautiful Blues Kit (English) [165658] $41.00

Celebrate Together 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock [166653] $21.00

I just love these pop up butterfly cards.  All you need is a favourite piece of patterned paper, two coordinating colours and the Beautiful Butterflies Dies and Hybrid Embossing Folder.  (Find them here: Beautiful Butterflies Bundle.) 

While I had a bit more chill time on the school holidays I've spent a few days getting my brain around how to make craft tutorial videos again.  Had to learn a few new pieces of filming and editing software and watch 70 gazillion beginner film/edit tutorials but I'm a giant nerd at heart and do love a bit of a dive into how to do something new.  This one is a bit rough in places but what is that saying - don't let perfection be the enemy of the good - so I'm uploading it anyway, umms and aaahs and bloopers included.  

I should really have an outtakes video - it'd be funnier!  When I got up to the part where I trimmed the matting piece of patterned paper, I accidentally trimmed it too close then when I tried to take the butterfly window cardstock layer off I tore it and had to start all over again.  A few choice words to edit out there.  :-)  

Happy creating. 

Cheers, Sue

Products I have used for this card. 

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Beautiful Butterflies Bundle (English) [164615] $104.25	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $227.00	Specialty Plate [154711] $19.25	Sentimental Park Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [160561] $42.00
Thoughtful Journey 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [163303] $21.75	Pretty Peacock A4 Cardstock [150886] $20.25	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083] $15.75	Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock [124392] $20.25