Creative Stamping

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

Mixed Florals Watercoloured Thank You Card

At the beginning of this month, we had the March Online Exclusives product release—there are so many new, beautiful products to choose from!  The Mixed Media Florals Designer Series Paper in the background of this thank you card, the die-cut arch, and the stunning watercoloured flowers from the Mixed Florals Bundle are all found in the Online Exclusives.

Painted Stripes Birthday Card

Just take a moment to admire the watercolour striped background on this birthday card.  It's surprisingly easy to create with the stunning Painted Stripes background stamp, now available in the March Online Exclusives product release.

Upcoming Events

MARCH WORKSHOPS
  • 17-21 March, 24 March: Workshops (Hamilton)
  • 25 March: Workshop (Cambridge)
  • 26 March: Workshop (Te Awamutu)
APRIL WORKSHOPS
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MAY WORKSHOPS
  • 5-9 May, 26 May: Workshops (Hamilton)
  • 27 May: Workshop (Cambridge)
  • 28 May: Workshop (Te Awamutu)
UPCOMING EVENTS
  • 9 March: Hamilton Extravaganza
  • 6 July: Hamilton Extravaganza
  • 4 October: World Card Making Day
  • 4-5 October: FYI Craft Show
  • 2 November: Hamilton Christmas Extravaganza
PAST EVENTS
WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING...
  • 4 March: March Online Exclusive Products released
  • 6 May: 2025-2026 Annual Catalogue released
  • 6 May: May Online Exclusive Products released
CURRENT CATALOGUES

Lifelong Friends Greeting Card

Everyone enjoyed creating two fun projects at the recent Mini Catalogue Launch Party.  The first project was a fun, whimsical bookmark, and the second was a warm friendship card featuring the Lifelong Friends stamp set from the mini catalogue.  This beautiful stamp set pairs wonderfully with the fabulous Bloom Impressions Designer Series Paper, one of the FREE products you can choose with a qualifying order.  Don’t miss out—Sale-A-Bration ends tomorrow!

Terrific Toadstools Bookmarks

These are some of the fun projects we created at the recent Mini Catalogue Launch Party using the Terrific Toadstools Bundle from the mini catalogue, paired with the Toadstool Gardens Designer Series Paper.  This beautiful patterned paper pack is one of the FREE products you can choose with a qualifying order, but only during Sale-A-Bration—don't miss out.  The promotion finishes Friday!

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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Mini Catalogue Launch Party... creating, games, and prizes!

We recently had a lot of fun at a Mini Catalogue Launch Party I held to celebrate my favourite release of the year, the stunning January-April 2025 Mini Catalogue.  One of the highlights of this fun event is the display of all the gorgeous new products.  The product photographs in the catalogues are amazing (kudos to the Stampin' Up! creative team), but they are much better in real life.

Wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Saint Valentine's Day, Feast of Saint Valentine, Love Day, Cupid's Day, Chocolate Day... however you are celebrating today with your special loved one or ones, I hope your day is filled with love, joy, and affection 🥰.

Nui te aroha ki a koe!
MUCH LOVE TO YOU!

Wildflower Birthday Kickstand Fold-Fold Card

I love the simplicity of this Kickstand Fun-Fold Card. Not only is it easy to create but quick, too—they are the best fun-fold designs!  The only time-consuming part is how much stamping and decorating you add.

Hugs for Love Valentine Drop Down Gift Box

I have seen the idea for drop-down gift boxes in many places and wondered how difficult it was to create one.  So I sat down, did the math, and found a simple design I love, just in time for Valentine's Day.