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I look forward to sharing my love of stamping with you and inspiring your creativity. Kristine

Summer Happiness Gable Box

How amazing are this month’s new Online Exclusive products?! If you celebrate a mid-winter Christmas or simply like to get an early start on your Christmas cards, you are going to love, love, love this release. But Christmas isn’t the only theme on offer—there are also fabulous new stamps, dies, patterned paper, tools, and accessories for year-round crafting, including the amazing Summer Happiness Bundle AND coordinating Washi Tape… what?!?

Waterside Retreat Double Vision Birthday Card

I’ve been playing with Double Vision Cards again, this time using the Waterside Retreat Designer Series Paper. One of my favourite sheets in this pack features a fabulous montage of scenic postcard images, perfect for cutting out and using as backgrounds — ideal for this technique!

Upcoming Events

JUNE STAMPING WORKSHOPS
  • 15-19 June, 22 June: Workshops (Hamilton)
  • 23 June: Workshop (Cambridge)
  • 24 June: Workshop (Te Awamutu)
JULY STAMPING WORKSHOPS
  • 13-17 July, 20 July: Workshops (Hamilton)
  • 21 July: Workshop (Cambridge)
  • 22 July: Workshop (Te Awamutu)
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Waterside Retreat Bridge-Fold Card

This month is extra special because the talented Creativity Abounds Design Team has come together to bring you a brand-new online Stamp Camp!  Held just three times a year, this event is always a highlight—and this time, it’s centred around the serene and oh-so-versatile Waterside Retreat Suite.

Playful Packaging Tall Sorts Gift

Do you do this too?  I spot a fabulous project in a catalogue and suddenly have to recreate it!  It was love at first sight when I saw the beautiful blue gift topper created with the Playful Packaging Bundle on page 48 of the May–August 2026 Catalogue.  Here is my version…

Hello

about me

I am a stay-at-home mum with three adult children and a wonderfully supportive husband.  My creative timeout is stamping, creating and giving handmade greeting cards.  When I was introduced to Stampin' Up!® over fifteen years ago, I quickly fell in love with their high-quality, coordinating products and loved creating with them.  Soon after, I became an Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator and discovered that I also enjoy sharing my paper crafting knowledge with others and inspiring their stamping creativity.

I would love to hear from you.  Don't hesitate to contact me if you want the latest catalogue, need papercraft supplies (we ship nationwide), wish to attend an upcoming event, or want information about joining my team.

Kristine McNickle (Hamilton, New Zealand)
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Waterside Retreat Pop-Up Panel Card

Have you seen the beautiful Waterside Retreat Suite in the May–August 2026 Catalogue?  It has such a calm, peaceful feel, with soft imagery and serene details that make it perfect for so many occasions and people.

Bloom Boutique Pop-Up Birthday Card

I am loving playing with the Bloom Boutique Suite — especially with all five of the 2026–2028 In Colors represented throughout the collection.  Everything coordinates so beautifully, and once you start mixing and matching, it’s hard to stop!  This elegant birthday card showcases four of the five new In Colors, paired with stunning florals and a little wow-factor hidden inside.

Bloom Boutique Pop-Up Diorama Card

Today, we arrive at the final colour in the new 2026–2028 In Color collection from the May-August 2026 Catalogue.  We’ve already explored Crisp Cantaloupe, Peaceful Pine, Hydrangea Hue, and Barely Blush—now let’s soak up the warm, honeyed richness of GOLDEN GLOW.

Heirloom Boutique 6" x 8" Scrapbooking Layout

We’re continuing our journey through the new 2026–2028 In Colors from the May-August 2026 Catalogue.  After exploring Crisp Cantaloupe, Peaceful Pine, and Hydrangea Hue, it’s now time to enjoy the delicate and airy beauty of BARELY BLUSH.