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

Impressions Abloom Birthday Scrapbooking Layout

We’re continuing our look at the 2025–2027 In Colors, featured in the 2025–2026 Annual Catalogue.  So far, we’ve talked about Darling Duckling, Strawberry Slush, and Timid Tiger.  Now let’s take a breath and explore the soft, soothing tones of CLOUD COVER.

Impressions Abloom Split Background Thank You Card

With the arrival of the 2025–2026 Annual Catalogue, we were introduced to five exciting new colours in the 2025–2027 In Color collection.  I’ve already shared my thoughts on Darling Duckling and Strawberry Slush—today, it’s time to explore the warm, easygoing charm of TIMID TIGER.

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Impressions Abloom Thank You Note Card

Earlier this month, the 2025–2026 Annual Catalogue arrived, introducing five new, modern colours to the Stampin’ Up! range.  These vibrant In Colors offer fresh inspiration for every season.  We’ve already explored the delightful Darling Duckling—now let’s take a closer look at the juicy and playful STRAWBERRY SLUSH.

Impressions Abloom Appreciation Card

The launch of the new 2025–2026 Annual Catalogue brings us five gorgeous, on-trend colours joining the Stampin’ Up! collection for the next two years.  In this post—and over the next four—I’ll be sharing my thoughts on each of the new 2025–2027 In Colors, starting with the sunny and cheerful DARLING DUCKLING.

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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Wishing you a Happy Mother's Day!

To all the mothers, grandmothers, and nurturing hearts — Ngā mihi me te aroha nui mō te Rā o Māmā!  LOVE AND BEST WISHES FOR MOTHER'S DAY!

Today we celebrate your love, strength, and quiet magic — in every hug, every word of encouragement, and every creative spark you pass on.  Whether you're near or far, remembered or held close, we honour you today.

Impressions Abloom Slimline Appreciation Card

Woohoo — it’s New Catalogue Day! 🎉 One of my favourite times of the year has arrived, and I’m so excited to welcome the fabulous 2024–2025 Annual Catalogue!  It’s bursting with beautiful coordinating suites, irresistible new stamp sets, and a fresh lineup of vibrant colours that you’re going to love.

Spring Corners Mother's Day Card

Don't have a "Happy Mother's Day" stamp?  Have another look at your stash... any encouraging, thoughtful sentiment can be the perfect stamp for the front of your Mother's Day card.  Take this stunning greeting card as an example.  The front of this card reads, "always in your corner", from the Spring Corners Bundle.  Now, that's such a sweet sentiment for Mother's Day!

Linked Together Mother's Day Note Card & Suitcase Treat Box

I had so much fun creating this Mother's Day gift set!  I used the gorgeous Mixed Labels Bundle along with the Linked Together Decorative Masks to decorate a coordinating note card and a sweet Suitcase Treat Box.