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Simone Bartrum, Stampin' Up! demonstrator (Australia)

Try the offset lettering technique

Published 3 months ago • 3 min read

May 27th 2026

Hello Reader,

By the time this reaches you, I should be somewhere in San Francisco, getting my steps up while visiting a few famous sights and hopefully some unexpected little finds along the way.

We’ve made it to the US and will be travelling a little before joining the Stampin’ Up! Incentive Trip to Alaska.

I’ll be sharing a few travel highlights over on my Facebook page while we’re away, so you’re very welcome to follow along there.

In this newsletter you'll find a a cool technique you can try with your alphabet dies, the updated Colour Coach, plus a few helpful Stampin’ Up! updates worth knowing about.

Enjoy this issue’s free tutorial.

This cheerful card uses a simple offset lettering technique to create a shadow effect. By layering two colours of die-cut letters slightly out of line, the greeting has extra depth without adding bulk.

This card also uses every one of the new 2026-2028 In Colors™.

Have you picked a favourite yet? I'm pretty sure mine is Hydrangea Hue!

Updated Colour Coach

The Colour Coach is a handy reference guide filled with suggested colour combinations. It’s perfect for those moments when you want to make a card but aren’t quite sure which colours to put together.

This version includes the new 2026-2028 In Colors™.

Subscribe to the Paper Pumpkin monthly papercraft kit by June 10 to receive the adorable Bikes & Blooms kit.

Make cheerful all-occasion cards with feel-good sentiments and shiny silver details.

Each kit arrives beautifully coordinated and ready to enjoy, so there’s no need to plan everything from scratch.

You'll also get access to our VIP Paper Pumpkin group and a PDF of alternative project ideas.

Join Special ends on Sunday

There's still time to get $360 worth of products for $169 - but only until May 31. Curious about the 5 questions everyone wants to know about joining? Find them here.​

Last Chance Products will be refreshed on June 2​
If you love a bargain, set a reminder to check the online store sometime after 12.01am on June 2. The Last Chance section of the online store will be updated and restocked at that time. This event only happens every second month, and the best bargains often go quickly. It won't happen again until August.

Product of the Month​
This month’s Product of the Month is proving to be a popular one! You'll get a packet of thick patterned vellum, available for $9 with any order over $125. Limit 1 per person.

When you shop through my online store, you can earn 10% back in Stampin’ Rewards on orders of $35 or more, as long as you’ve opted in to the free Stampin’ Rewards program.

And here’s my customer ordering bonus:

Place an order of $50 or more and I’ll send you the current IDEAS Tutorial Bundle as a thank you gift. It’s a beautiful collection of project tutorials created by our international collaboration team, with a new theme each month.

Can’t find your tutorial bundle? Just let me know and I’ll help you out.

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That’s it from me for this quick issue.
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I hope the Big Hugs tutorial gives you a little inspiration for your next crafting session. If you try the shadow-letter idea, I’d love to hear how it goes.
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And if you do follow along on Facebook while I’m away, I hope you enjoy the travel highlights mixed in with the crafty ones.
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Happy stamping,​
​Simone 💛
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Simone Bartrum
Australian Independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator
0411 642 038
​Visit my blog for more ideas & inspiration​
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[Bridge St, Creswick VIC 3363 Australia]
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