Please note that all these times are listed in AEDT – click the link to the right of each one to convert this time) 10:00 AM – Welcome (click here to convert this time)10:15 AM – Kayla’s Fun Fold Presentation (click here to convert this time)11:00 AM – Maheswari’s Fun Fold Presentation (click here to…
🎄 Welcome to the Reindeer Days Retreat! 🎄Hey everyone 👋🏻We are thrilled to have you join us for our Reindeer Days Retreat, a joyous celebration of creativity, crafting fun, and holiday spirit! This is a special time for us to come together, share our love for crafting, and create memorable projects to cherish this festive…
For one of the fun fold projects from our Cute As A Bug Retreat, I created tiny 3D Fun Fold. Because the fun fold is dimensional, it can be tricky to fit inside a standard envelope. So instead of forcing it flat, I designed this simple little box to turn it into a gorgeous gift…
Welcome to this fun triangle box project — a sweet little design perfect for gifts, treats, swaps and special events. This clever style was inspired by the talented crafter Pootles, and I’ve added my own creative twist and adjusted the measurements to make it smaller and adaptable for your paper crafting stash. Inside this class…
The Stamping Lounge online class featuring the Stampin’ Up! Forever Florals Bundle
Class includes three projects featuring various techniques & ideas.
The Stamping Lounge Cute as a Bug Retreat Pin
Includes Black Enamel Detailing with a beautiful sparkly orange infill, text and a soft enamel finish.
Comes with 2 x detachable backing and is 1.5″ in size.
This price is for 1 x Enamel Pin
Enamel pins can be posted to Australian addresses only at this time.
please note: if you ordered a retreat kit – you will find one of these in your kit
For January Rochelle ran The Stamping Lounge Mystery Stamping Challenge and we had so much fun blindly creating along following Rochelle’s clues to create this fun project.It is so fun to see how everyone’s interpretation of the clues comes out at the end.You can see Rochelle’s original post for this Mystery Stamping challenge (and the…
We wanted to provide you with even MORE during this Cute Bugs retreat – so to do that as well as our live content we have provided some pre-recorded lessons that you can do at your own leisure, stop and start and create at your own pace. Here is one of Maheswari’s pre-recorded projects. Half…
We wanted to provide you with even MORE during this Cute Bugs retreat – so to do that as well as our live content we have provided some pre-recorded lessons that you can do at your own leisure, stop and start and create at your own pace. Here is one of Maheswari’s pre-recorded projects. Half…
Please note: If you ordered a retreat kit everything will be cut for you EXCEPT for any die cutting with the Cute Bugs dies. Kayla’s Retreat Project Supply/Prep List SUPPLY LIST & MEASUREMENT GUIDE Maheswari’s Retreat Project Supply/Prep List SUPPLY LIST & MEASUREMENT GUIDE Rochelle’s Retreat Project Supply/Prep List SUPPLY LIST & MEASUREMENT GUIDE Designer…
You can find the PDF printable for all of Rochelle’s retreat projects here. Happy creating. xx
Fun Fold #One Some Tips and Tricks Use your Crafter’s ToolsPut the fussy into fussy cutting by reaching for your scalpel to easily navigate those tiny sections of your focal image with precision.Try Something DifferentIf busy Designer Series Paper isn’t your style, opt for lighter or more subtle patterns. Adding die-cuts to the inside? Make…
Card Three Some Tips and Tricks Create Quick Texture with a BrayerA brayer makes it easy to add instant texture to your background. Try layering different colours to build depth and visual interest in your piece.Die-Cut from Hidden Matte LayersMake the most of your technique panels by die-cutting shapes from areas that will be covered…
Card Four Some Tips and Tricks ot a Bug in Sight!Stretch your supplies by cutting apart images. Here, I separated my favourite leaf from the caterpillar so I could feature it independently on this card.Think Outside the BoxStep away from the suite’s suggested palette and highlight a single colour—like Petal Pink—then build your own complementary…
We wanted to provide you with even MORE during this Cute Bugs retreat – so to do that as well as our live content we have provided some pre-recorded lessons that you can do at your own leisure, stop and start and create at your own pace. Here is one of Rochelle’s pre-recorded projects. Card…
Fun Fold #Two Some Tips and Tricks Score Lightly, Burnish WellLight scoring paired with a good burnish gives you crisp folds—essential for smooth, effortless flipping.Plan All 4 Panels FirstBefore adhering anything, lay out the full sequence. This helps you balance colours and patterns so each flip flows beautifully into the next.Carry One Colour Across All…
We wanted to provide you with even MORE during this Cute Bugs retreat – so to do that as well as our live content we have provided some pre-recorded lessons that you can do at your own leisure, stop and start and create at your own pace. Here is one of Rochelle’s pre-recorded projects. Card…
You can find the PDF printable for all of Maheswari’s retreat projects here. Happy creating. xx
You can find the PDF printable for all of Kayla’s retreat projects here. Happy creating. xx
Fun Fold #One Some Tips and Tricks Pattern paper is your secret weaponBusy or story-style DSP looks AMAZING on pop-up cards because every panel gets its own moment. No need to over-embellish each section.Flat embellishments = pop-up friendlyStick to flatter die cuts and stamped images on the zig-zag panels so everything collapses neatly when closed.Build…
Fun Fold #Two Tips and Tricks Build your scene from back to frontWhen working with a box or zig-zag pop-up, always start with the back panels first, then work forward layer by layer. This helps you control sightlines and makes sure every cute little bug gets its moment when the card opens 🐞🐝Trim strategically (no…
Card Three Some Tips and Tricks Colour characters brighter than the backgroundKeeping the bugs vibrant against a softer, cooler background helps them pop without needing extra layers or foam.Let twine/thread do the workInstead of bows, loosely loop twine/thread behind your focal image for texture without bulk — especially great for cards that still need to…
Card Four Some Tips and Tricks Build your scene from the ground upStart with the “ground” layer (DSP or foliage) first, then tuck characters and elements into it. This makes everything feel planted instead of floating.Layer in odd numbersGrouping bugs, leaves, and mushrooms in clusters of 3–5 keeps the scene playful and natural (nature never…
We wanted to provide you with even MORE during this Cute Bugs retreat – so to do that as well as our live content we have provided some pre-recorded lessons that you can do at your own leisure, stop and start and create at your own pace. Here is one of Kayla’s pre-recorded projects. Card…