What a wonderful way to spend a day! Last Friday, I welcomed friends to celebrate the arrival of the brand‑new September–December 2026 Catalogue. There’s something about seeing a new catalogue for the first time – the little gasps, the “ooh, I need that” moments – that never gets old for me. I had displays set up so everyone could see, touch and start dreaming up their own fun projects.

Of course, no party is complete without a few games along the way, and our lucky spot‑prize winners went home with samples of the A Little Christmas 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper and some Christmas Epoxy Shapes, all wrapped up with a length of Multicolor Christmas Baker’s Twine – such a sweet little bundle to kick the festive season off with.

And then, the big one! Everyone went into the draw for our major prize of the day – the Noel Tidings Stamp Set paired with the elegant Neutral Noel 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper, tied together with all five colours from the Neutrals Jute Combo Pack. Such a gorgeous neutral‑and‑gold combination – it’s going to make someone’s Christmas cards look oh‑so‑sophisticated this year.

I always love putting together a little something for guests to take home, and this time was no exception. I created these sweet folded pouches using 6" x 6" squares of Sunflower Fields 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper, decorating it with a stamped “ENJOY” and a fun die‑cut sunflower, then securing it closed with the pretty Mossy Meadow & Very Vanilla 1/4" Gingham Ribbon.

Bundle: Radiant Sunflowers Stamp Set + Radiant Sunflowers Dies (photopolymer: 168359). Ink: Mossy Meadow (147111). Card/Paper: Golden Glow A4 Cardstock (167686), Early Espresso A4 Cardstock (121686), Basic White A4 Cardstock (166781), Sunflower Fields 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper (168351). Accessories: Mossy Meadow & Very Vanilla 1/4" Gingham Ribbon (168364). Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653), Three Banner Punch (167050), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430). Other: hole punch.

Inside the pouch are two pockets – one holds a Whittaker’s Artisan Square chocolate for a little sweet treat, and tucked into the other is a small glassine envelope of sunflower seeds, ready for guests to plant their own little patch of sunshine. Hopefully this gift brought a smile now and a few flowers later!

If you are one of the lucky recipients of these sweet pouches, then you can scan the QR code on the glassine envelope to download the planting instructions for the McGregor’s Golden Crown Sunflower seeds, or click THIS link.

It was such a wonderful time of catching up, creating, and getting a first look at everything the new catalogue has to offer. Thank you to everyone who came along – I loved having you!

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