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It’s time for our Global Ink Collective InstaHop!

It’s time for our Global Ink Collective InstaHop!

We’re a group of current and past Stampin’ Up!® Artisan Design Team members sharing monthly inspiration using your favorite Stampin’ Up!® products. 🌍✂️

This month is extra special as we celebrate the Global Ink Collective’s one-year anniversary with a fresh new look!

For May, we are featuring @stampinupofficial ‘s Waterside Retreat Suite Collection from the May–August 2026 Catalogue. This peaceful, nature-inspired suite is filled with serene waterside imagery, soft scenic patterns, and rustic textures that bring a sense of calm and escape to your cardmaking and scrapbooking. 🌊🎣✨

Our team created projects that highlight the beauty and versatility of this suite. If you’re looking for tranquil color palettes, layered scenic elements, or inspiration for documenting outdoor memories, this hop is full of relaxing, creative ideas. Swipe through to see every project. 🛶🌿

✨ Waterside Retreat Suite PDF Tutorial Bundle

FREE with a $65 order before tax and shipping Or purchase it for $20

🎁 Team members get it FREE every month! You can join my team here: https://www.stampinup.ca/join?demoid=2006500
🛍 Shop: https://www.stampinup.ca/?demoid=2006500
📄 Buy the PDF: https://kimmcgillis.com/shop/

➡️ Next in the hop is my lovely friend Angela @stampingbeautynz from New Zealand

This month’s creative lineup:
Pamela Blackwell – @passionateaboutscrapbooking
Dani Dziama – @danisthoughtfulcorner
Kim Fee – @simplyfairies_kimfee
Stacey Marsh – @stampinwithstaceymarsh
Kim McGillis – @kim_mcgillis
Angela Meiritz-Reid – @stampingbeautynz
Elizabeth Price – @seeinginkspots
Maheswari Rajaguru – @maheswarirajaguru
Jaqueline Tobiczyk – @touchofjoycs
Ashley Van Camp – @designwithink
Alanna Wharf – @sleeplessstamper
Teri West – @alaskastamper

#GlobalInkCollective #WatersideRetreatSuite #StampinUp #stampinupcanada #PaperCraftingIdeas

The Connect & Create virtual event is almost here…

I had so much fun creating with @stampinupofficial

I had so much fun creating with @stampinupofficial ‘s Beach Boardwalk Suite Collection for our monthly group hop. I ended up making three unique cards!

☀️ First, I designed a slimline card featuring the beautiful two-toned cardstock which adds such a soft, blended look. I challenged myself to use every single color from the designer series paper, and I love how vibrant yet cohesive it turned out! I die-cut some palm trees and tickets to really bring those boardwalk vibes to life.

📸 Next, I created a Polaroid-style card where I really wanted to highlight those adorable puffy stickers and the designer series paper. They both add the perfect dimension and make it feel like a fun, captured beach memory!

🌴 For my final card, I made a Polaroid shaker card and added some watercolored palm trees for extra softness and detail. The movement inside gives it such a fun finishing touch!

✨ Hop along with us to see all of the beautiful creations from the group and get inspired!

Next in our Hop is the talented Sara @kisskreative Be sure to check out her wonderful projects!

Full list of hoppers for Instagram:
Anja Beckmann @1stampingnightowl
Kim McGillis @kim_mcgillis
Sara Sayers @kisskreative
Sonja Linecker @kreativ_mit_sunshinesonja
Tammy Wilson @stampspaperscissors

#BeachBoardwalk #PaperCrafting #HandmadeCards #stampinup #stampinupcanada

🌊✨ A sneak peek of a fun beach-inspired project wi

🌊✨ A sneak peek of a fun beach-inspired project with @stampinupofficial ‘s Beach Time Scrapbooking Kit as well as the Beach Boardwalk Puffy Stickers and Boardwalk Fun Dies!

In French, the suite is called Promenade Littorale. I designed a seaside-inspired project using this beautiful collection as part of an exclusive video tutorial for L’Accent Créatif. Don’t worry if you don’t speak French — you can watch it with English subtitles on YouTube.

Good news: the tutorial is FREE with any purchase of $60 or more during the month of April!

Soft textures, calming colors, and all the summer vibes… this project is the perfect creative escape ✂️☀️

👉 Don’t miss out on this fun opportunity to craft along with us!

#papercrafting #scrapbooking #stampinupcanada #beachvibe #stampinup

It’s time for another Unofficial Artisan Design Te

Have you tried this fun technique yet? Head over

Have you tried this fun technique yet?

Head over to @stampinupofficial’s page where I’m sharing how to “stretch” your dies by dry embossing with them using a Silicone Craft Sheet, it’s such a cool way to get more from your supplies!

Here’s one of the cards I created featuring the beautiful Forever Floral Bundle

#ADTTipsAndTricks
#StampinUp
#StampingTechnique
#DryEmbossing
#ForeverFlora

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