November additions to The Kits Collection

 Good Evening Everyone,

Happy November! I can't quite believe that we are in the eleventh month. I love this month, we are well and truly feeling Autumnal, it's my Birthday month and we are just working our way up to the Christmas Season!

Every month Stampin' Up! release some new kits and I wanted to share the three kits they've given us for November. Here's a little bit more detail on the kits.....

Remembering Christmas Kit

https://www.stampinup.uk/products/remembering-christmas-kit?demoid=5048389

The Remembering Christmas Kit is a beautifully-designed memory-keeping set that invites you to capture and preserve your favourite festive moments in a charming holiday album. With pre-cut papers, ready-to-use die-cut letters, stickers and ephemera in a cheerful palette of Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Granny Apple Green, Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Pretty Peacock, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red and Shaded Spruce, the kit makes it easy to assemble a meaningful keepsake. 

The inclusion of an album, adhesive-backed sentiment pieces in multiple languages (English, French, German), and step-by-step instructions ensure that even busy crafters or those new to memory-keeping can create a festive journal full of holiday cheer. 

 Whether you’re documenting the magic of decorating the tree, the warmth of family gatherings, or the joy of the season, this kit offers the tools to turn your photos and stories into a festive treasure you’ll proudly display each year. 

Nutcracker Tags Kits

https://www.stampinup.uk/products/nutcracker-tags-kit?demoid=5048389

The Nutcracker Tags Kit is a fun and festive way to make your gift-wrapping sparkle this holiday season. This all-in-one kit allows you to create 12 charming tags (3 each of 4 different designs) featuring adorable nutcracker motifs, glittery sentiments and a striking palette of Basic Black, Darling Duckling, Garden Green, gold, Pecan Pie, Poppy Parade and Shy Shamrock.Everything you need is included: step-by-step instructions, striped blank tags, precut pieces, labels, baker’s twine and adhesive — so it’s ideal whether you’re a beginner, short on time, or simply want a polished set of holiday tags in a flash. 

With printed sentiments (English, French, German and Dutch) and no stamping or elaborate craft tools required, you’ll have beautifully coordinated tags ready to adorn your presents — adding a cheerful, handcrafted touch that’s both charming and effortless. 

Calm & Bright Kit

https://www.stampinup.uk/products/calm-bright-kit-english?demoid=5048389

This  kit invites you to capture the gentle enchantment of the festive season with a refined, clean style. With a soft and elegant colour palette — featuring Basic Beige, Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Pool Party, Pretty in Pink and white — the Calm & Bright Kit offers a tranquil and sophisticated feel that steps away from traditional bold holiday cardstock. 

You’ll create nine beautiful cards (three each of three different designs)  using neutral-base cards layered with intricate die-cut motifs, such as tiny houses, holly leaves and banners — and heartfelt stamped sentiments 

The kit comes complete with the Calm & Bright Stamp Set, a clear stamping block, a Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin’ Spot, step-by-step instructions, shimmer vellum paper, textured paper, twine and adhesive — making it ideal both for beginners and those short on time who still want handcrafted, polished results.  Whether you’re sending holiday greetings, creating simple winter-themed cards, or setting aside time for a mindful crafting session, this kit offers a serene, elevated take on Christmas card making.

  

If you are on Facebook, why not pop over and check out our community group Craft & Banter. If you have a passion for paper craft, are brilliant at baking or a super talented seamstress then we would love to see you there. We share all types of crafting, run challenges and giveaways & generally have a right good natter.

See you soon 

Vickie 

Xxx

Clean & Simple Beautiful Gallery Thank You Card. The Project Share Blog Hop November 2025

 Good Morning Everyone,

Today I'm taking part in the Project Share Blog Hop. Once a month us four demonstrators get together and do a little hop around a theme. This month we had to create a project with a Clean & Simple theme

I decided to keep lots of white showing, a hint of Black but then have a deep rich flower that really pops against the background.

Again, I've used the Beautiful Gallery Suite - I cannot put this down - my other sets must be getting pretty jealous as It seems to be my go to at the minute

What do you think?

Measurements

Basic White Card Stock

1pc - 4 1/8" x 11 3/4", scored at 5 7/8"

1pc - 5 1/4" x 3 1/2"

scraps

Basic Black Card Stock

1pc - 5 3/8" x 3 5/8"

scrap

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Take the Larger piece of Basic White and fold along the score line to create your card base, add the Basic Black piece to the card front.

Pop your remaining piece of Basic White into the Simply Scored ( or use your trimmer) and score vertically at 1/2" all the way across - this adds a little extra interest, but subtly. Add this to the card front over the Basic Black piece.

On a scrap of Basic White stamp the floral image in memento black ink and colour using Stampin Blends - I used Melon Mambo, Shaded Spruce and Daffodil Delight. Run this through your Stampin Cut & Emboss machine to cut out. 

On another scrap stamp the sentiment, trim and layer to a basic black mat layer.

Pop dimensionals onto the back of both pieces and them arrange and adhere to the card front, centring both evenly.

I hope you have enjoyed my card today - I LOVED creating it. 

Please take a few minutes to continue through the hop and see what these talented ladies have created. Heather is up next, click below to head over to her blog.

ROLL CALL

Heather Forgan - Stamp With Nellie

Verity Pursglove - Stampin' with Inkybutterfly

Jayne Frank - Craft with Jayne

Vickie Littlewood - Vickie Lou Designs

Become a Stampin' Up Demonstrator - Join an amazing Community!

  Good Morning Everyone.

Happy Friday, I hope you are well. I just wanted to pop in and tell you all about our AMAZING Joining Offer that we have for October, I've been with Stampin Up for around 8 years and this is easily the BEST deal I have ever seen.

Our Joining offer is a great offer year round, but Stampin Up are pulling out all the stops this October and going off the scale this month.

You can choose  from two options

Pay £99 and get £194 worth of Products

OR

Pay £35 and get £130 worth of Products

You can put in whatever you want, not many companies let you chose your kit!!! And if you join now, you can add products from our Current annual & Mini  catalogue, Clearance Rack, online exclusives, or from our Kits Collection  - add what you like!

Why sign up instead of being a customer?

Becoming a Demonstrator doesn't mean you have to sell the products, share on social media etc, you do not have to take this on as 'business' - the help and support to help you achieve this is available if you would like, but you are not obliged to sell anything -  you can Just purchase goodies for your own personal stash, with a lot of Free stuff in you starter kit. You will also receive a 20% discount on orders placed. As long as you hit the low quarterly minimums you will continue to get the discounted rate.

There isn't a catch or hidden terms. Join my team, take the free goodies from the starter kit and see how you go! 

Another benefit of being a Demonstrator is that you will get to Pre Order new product from catalogues before customers, see exclusive products and get a heads up of up and coming offers before they go out to the general public .

There are events held which you will be able to attend, which we have both official events and team specific events that are a mix of online and in person events.

So, what if you would like to earn as a business?
Well, you get all the perks above along with help and guidance to achieve your goals. There's a great compensation plan and you can also work towards the yearly incentive trip*!

If you are interested or have any questions, give me a call, email or find me on Facebook, I would love to have a chat and see how you could fit into our Stampin Up family

Email - vickieloudesigns@outlook.com
Tel - 07905615260 (I do have two small girls at home, so if I don't answer, please do leave a message and I will come straight back to you).
Facebook - Vickie Lou Designs.

Instagram - @vickieloudesigns
Website - https://vickielittlewood.stampinup.net/ or join direct via this link:  http://www.stampinup.uk/join?demoid=5048389

See you soon
Vickie
Xxx

* Less than 1% of Demos achieve the Incentive trip

The Project Share Project - 16th October 2025

 Good Morning Everyone,

Happy Thursday and welcome to The Project Share Project. Once a month we will all share an individual blog post showcasing one project from each of the other creators - maybe an inspiring card, a very fancy fun fold or simply a project that made us smile.

Verity Pursglove

www.inkybutterfly.com

Verity joined in with a video hop with a theme 'Shapes' and used a shape from the Nested Essentials Die to create a fabulous background - such a clever idea and  Absolutely Stunning!

Click on the link which will take you to the blog post for more details on the cards

https://inkybutterfly.com/2025/10/15/stampin-around-the-world-video-hop-october-2025-shapes/

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Heather Forgan

www.stampwithnellie.com/

Heather created this beautiful leafy card with the most amazing autumnal feel. There's a few colours here and a lot of ink blending - but the finished result is so worth it. Head over to her blog for all the details

https://stampwithnellie.com/2025/10/13/autumnal-natural-botanicals-card/

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Craft with Jayne

www.craftwithjayne.co.uk/

Finally we have Jayne, who created these fabulous flip top gift boxes using the Autumn Toile DSP, this paper is stunning - the detail on the images is unreal - Head over to her blog for more details

https://craftwithjayne.co.uk/2025/10/08/autumn-toile-gift-boxes-craft-with-jayne-stampin-up/

I really do hope you have enjoyed this post today. I enjoyed taking a closer look at these ladies' project and picking a favourite to share with you! If you have a moment or two, please head on over to their blogs. Check out these projects and see what else they have created too.

If you are on Facebook, why not pop over and check out our community group Craft & Banter. If you have a passion for paper craft, are brilliant at baking or a super talented seamstress then we would love to see you there. We share all types of crafting, run challenges and giveaways & generally have a right good natter.

See you soon 

Vickie 

Xxx

Become a Stampin' Up Demonstrator - Join an amazing Community!

 Good Morning Everyone.

Happy Tuesday, I hope you are well. I just wanted to pop in and tell you all about our AMAZING Joining Offer that we have for October, I've been with Stampin Up for around 8 years and this is easily the BEST deal I have ever seen.

Our Joining offer is a great offer year round, but Stampin Up are pulling out all the stops this October and going off the scale this month.

You can choose  from two options

Pay £99 and get £194 worth of Products

OR

Pay £35 and get £130 worth of Products

You can put in whatever you want, not many companies let you chose your kit!!! And if you join now, you can add products from our Current annual & Mini  catalogue, Clearance Rack, online exclusives, or from our Kits Collection  - add what you like!

Why sign up instead of being a customer?

Becoming a Demonstrator doesn't mean you have to sell the products, share on social media etc, you do not have to take this on as 'business' - the help and support to help you achieve this is available if you would like, but you are not obliged to sell anything -  you can Just purchase goodies for your own personal stash, with a lot of Free stuff in you starter kit. You will also receive a 20% discount on orders placed. As long as you hit the low quarterly minimums you will continue to get the discounted rate.

There isn't a catch or hidden terms. Join my team, take the free goodies from the starter kit and see how you go! 

Another benefit of being a Demonstrator is that you will get to Pre Order new product from catalogues before customers, see exclusive products and get a heads up of up and coming offers before they go out to the general public .

There are events held which you will be able to attend, which we have both official events and team specific events that are a mix of online and in person events.

So, what if you would like to earn as a business?
Well, you get all the perks above along with help and guidance to achieve your goals. There's a great compensation plan and you can also work towards the yearly incentive trip*!

If you are interested or have any questions, give me a call, email or find me on Facebook, I would love to have a chat and see how you could fit into our Stampin Up family

Email - vickieloudesigns@outlook.com
Tel - 07905615260 (I do have two small girls at home, so if I don't answer, please do leave a message and I will come straight back to you).
Facebook - Vickie Lou Designs.

Instagram - @vickieloudesigns
Website - https://vickielittlewood.stampinup.net/ or join direct via this link:  http://www.stampinup.uk/join?demoid=5048389

See you soon
Vickie
Xxx

* Less than 1% of Demos achieve the Incentive trip

Beautiful Gallery Thank You Card. Project Share Blog Hop. October 2025.

 Good Morning Everyone,

Today I'm taking part in the Project Share Blog Hop. Once a month us four demonstrators get together and do a little hop around a theme. This month we had to create a project to include at least 1 Regal colour and 1 Neutral colour.

I headed straight to the Beautiful Gallery Suite as I knew that I wanted to show off some of that gorgeous DSP - The only problem I had, was when searching through for a print, I set my heart on this one, but it didn't have a regal in it! So I looked at the colours int he Regal Family and thought that Garden Green would be the best fit, but as a solid colour behind the DSP, it just din't feel right.

So, in can the trusty gold heat embossing and the lovely flourish stamp and I think this really helped soften that block of colour.

What do you think?

Measurements

Garden Green Card Stock

1pc - 4 1/8" x 11 3/4", scored at 5 7/8"

Basic Beige Card Stock

1pc - 5 5/8" x 3 7/8"

Beautiful Gallery DSP

1pc - 5 5/8" x 3 7/8"

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Take the Garden Green card stock and fold along the score line to create your card base.

Rub your embossing buddy over the card front, ink up the flourish stamp in versamark ink and cover the edges of the card front. Now sprinkle over the gold embossing powder to cover the ink, then gently tap off any excess. Using your heat tool melt all the powder until it turns shiny and solid.

Add the Basic Beige panel to the inside of the card.

Run the embossing buddy over the vase image on your DSP and then stamp the sentiment in versamark ink and repeat the embossing process as above with gold powder again.

Gently tease over the top right hand corner of the DSP to give a little curl, then on the opposite lower left corner tease it up but not as much.

Open your scissors and gently run the edge along the side of the DSP and the Card front - the tears and softens the fibres, giving it a little more of an aged effect.

Now, adhere the DSP panel onto the card front, making sure you don't flatten your curls.

I hope you have enjoyed my card today - I LOVED creating it. 

Please take a few minutes to continue through the hop and see what these talented ladies have created. Jayne is up next, click below to head over to her blog.

ROLL CALL

Jayne Frank - Craft with Jayne

Verity Pursglove - Stampin' with Inkybutterfly

Heather Forgan - Stamp With Nellie

Vickie Littlewood - Vickie Lou Designs

If you are on Facebook, why not pop over and check out our community group Craft & Banter. If you have a passion for paper craft, are brilliant at baking or a super talented seamstress then we would love to see you there. We share all types of crafting, run challenges and giveaways & generally have a right good natter.

See you soon 

Vickie 

Xxx