June 25th 2026

Hi Reader,

If it's been a while since you created with paper, this is your invitation to begin again.

This week I started a Creative Kickstart over on Facebook, sharing simple ways to find inspiration when you’re not quite sure what to make next.

It began with my recent blog post, Five Creative Ways to Find Card Making Inspiration.

I know how easy it is for our craft supplies to sit untouched when life gets busy. Sometimes all we need is one small idea and a little encouragement to sit down and enjoy making again.

You don’t need a perfect plan or hours of spare time. Pull out a few supplies, find a little inspiration and start with something simple.

A handmade birthday card with a pale blue background stamped with balloons. Three balloon-shaped openings reveal horizontal stripes of pink, yellow, peach, aqua and dark teal cardstock underneath. A large white balloon in the centre reads “Hip Hip Hooray!” in teal, with yellow stars and small sequins around the greeting. A white balloon string extends towards the bottom of the card.

Hip Hip Hooray Card

This bright birthday card shows how a simple idea can really make an impact.

The colourful striped background is made from narrow strips of Two-Tone Cardstock. You could easily change the colours to suit the person you are making it for, or use cardstock you already have on hand.

It’s also a great way to use those skinny strips of cardstock that are far too useful to throw away!

You’ll find the complete supply list, measurements and instructions in the downloadable tutorial.

Download Tutorial

This card features the Balloon Festoon stamps and dies.

Christmas In July is coming!

A new range of Online Exclusives will be available from July 1.

These products are available through the online store and are not included in a printed catalogue. But don't worry, if you'd rather not order online, just reach out and I can take care of it for you.

The new release includes Christmas stamps, dies, patterned paper and coordinating products, along with plenty of other new creative possibilities.

I’ll share a closer look once everything is available.

Last Chance

The Last Chance section of the online store was updated earlier this month, but there are still some great bargains available.

I still can't believe the Gallery Blooms Dies are down from $70 to $28! These are the frame dies I used to create my Book Boxes last year.

If you decide to get the Gallery Blooms dies, just reply to this email and I'll happily send you the full tutorial for the Book Box, including measurements designed to fit the dies.

View Last Chance Products

A Gift For You

When you shop my online store and opt in to the free Stampin’ Rewards program, you’ll earn 10% in rewards on orders of $35 or more.

Place an order of $50 or more and I’ll also send you the current IDEAS Tutorial Bundle, featuring written tutorials from our international design team.

Each month has a different theme, and June’s is Colour Me Happy.

Can’t find your bundle? Just let me know.