A Paper Paradise

🌴 Coastal Cabana Weeknstagram Caption — Coastal Cabana Week

A group of the Art With Heart Team is hopping through the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order, and week 17 is all about Coastal Cabana — that perfect happy‑holiday hue 🌴✨

Here is my project: my weekly journal page.

I actually made this a few weeks ago while recovering from my virus, and I think I needed a little sunshine to brighten up those resting days. Honestly… who doesn’t need a little “Sunshine” when you’re not feeling 100%, right? ☀️💛

I combined two gorgeous sets — Capturing Smiles and Splash & Relax — and went for a fun summer‑holiday vibe. Most of the die cuts were already in my little box of goodies; I love sitting down and die‑cutting a bunch of pieces in different colours so I’ve got them ready for upcoming projects.

Colours I used: Coastal Cabana, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Basic White, Basic Black, and Lost Lagoon. On the beach photos, I coloured with Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, and Crumb Cake Blends.

The DSP (a bit hidden under all the die cuts!) is from Waterside Retreat, and I used the wave die from the Rolling Waves dies for the top edge. The leaves are also from the same die set.

The journalling pages are tucked behind the three DSP strips:

Bottom strip — two layers of dimensionals

Middle strip — one layer of dimensionals

Top strip — glued on the sides and bottom

The sentiments are from Capturing Smiles, cut out using the Scalloped Blooms dies — truly a must‑have set!

I hope this project inspires you and puts a sunny smile on your face 😊 Happy Stamping Hx 🧡

Next in our Hop is: Kirsty little miss crafty — be sure to check out her gorgeous project/s.

Full list of this week’s InstaHop: Kate Kate Morgan Helen A Paper Paradise — you are here Kirsty little miss crafty Andrea Andrea Sargent Leanne Leanne Mitchell Cathy Catherine Proctor

You can find out more about the Stampin' Up! ® | Stamps • Paper • Kits products I’ve used in this project, as well as the measurements and supply list on my blog: www.apaperparadise.com.au

A group of the Art With Heart Team is hopping through the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order, and Week 16 is all about Cloud Cover ☁️

This week I created both a journal page and a card, and they came together so naturally. Last Friday, while I was recovering from a virus, my Paper Pumpkin kit arrived — perfect timing! As I followed the instructions, one of the designs instantly inspired me, and the colours were spot on for this week’s Cloud Cover theme.

For the card, I adapted the original Paper Pumpkin layout and added dies from Gears & Textures (leftovers from previous projects always come in handy!) using Cloud Cover card. The white card with the rectangle cut‑outs is actually the leftover piece from the kit. I stamped over the dies and the white panel using Gray Granite and the Paper Pumpkin Kit stamp. The leaf is also from the kit. The background SDSP is the gorgeous Velvet Meadow — I just love the flocked feel of this paper.

For the journal page, I added a little card that holds all my daily journaling. I fussy‑cut flowers and leaves from Velvet Meadow SDSP, and used the same SDSP for the front of the card and the journal background. I folded the right-hand side of the SDSP to create a flap so the card tucks in neatly. The leaves are from Boutique Blossoms, using Lost Lagoon two‑tone card, and the Cloud Cover scallop and sentiments are from Scalloped Blooms, stamped in Cloud Cover on Basic White. I finished with the adorable 2026–2028 In Color Butterflies and cut the sentiments using the Three Banner Punch. The journal page is backed with Cloud Cover cardstock.

I hope these projects inspire you Happy Stamping Hx 🧡

Next in our Hop is Kirsty little miss crafty — be sure to check out her gorgeous project/s.

Full InstaHop list: Andrea Andrea Sargent Kate Kate Morgan Helen A Paper Paradise — you are here Kirsty little miss crafty Leanne Leanne Mitchell Cathy Catherine Proctor

You can find out more about the Stampin' Up! ® | Stamps • Paper • Kits products I’ve used in this project.

A group of the Art With Heart Team is hopping through the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order, and Week 15 is all about Cherry Cobbler.

Here is my project: my weekly journal page — and I’m so glad I was able to join in this week. I’ve been feeling unwell, and honestly didn’t think I’d manage it… but thankfully I already had an idea in mind and most of the pieces cut out. Feeling a little better on Monday, I put it all together.

I used the Pretty Poinsettia Bundle — because Cherry Cobbler Poinsettias were simply meant to be. I adore Poinsettias, so this felt perfect.

I didn’t have any current Christmas DSP on hand, so I was trying to think what might work… and a piece of Waterside Retreat DSP was sitting on my desk. Perfect! It gave the whole page such a neutral, elegant backdrop.

The design of the journal page is a Shallow Box Card — something I’ve always wanted to make. I love the depth it creates, yet it still folds flat. My journalling pages are tucked behind the arch of the Waterside Retreat DSP.

The arch is cut using the Everyday Arches Dies, popped up on Dimensionals so the journalling cards can slide in and out easily.

Colours: Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green (two tone), Very Vanilla, Golden Glow, Pool Party (two tone). Inks: Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Golden Glow. Sentiments are stamped in Cherry Cobbler and fussy cut.

I hope this inspires you Happy Stamping Hx 🧡

Next in our Hop is: Andrea Andrea Sargent — be sure to check out her gorgeous project/s.

The full list of this week’s InstaHop is below: Kate Kate Morgan Kirsty little miss crafty Helen A Paper Paradise — you are here Andrea Andrea Sargent Leanne Leanne Mitchell Cathy Catherine Proctor

A group of the Art With Heart Team is hopping through the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order, and week 14 is all about Calypso Coral 🌺✨

Here is my project: my weekly journal, created as a little Folding Album. I made two cards, scored them in half, and glued them together — giving me four sweet little pages to decorate. Each page has its own personality, inspired by the gorgeous scenes in the Waterside Retreat DSP 💙

The oars, life jackets, and the bicycle on the front are all fussy cut from the DSP. For the bike, I pencilled in the spokes using a tracing‑paper technique — such a fun detail! I also added a sheet from Bloom Boutique on one of the pages for a different look and texture.

Colours I used:
Calypso Coral (the base + some die‑cuts), Old Olive, Very Vanilla, and Crisp Cantaloupe.
The backs of each Waterside Retreat picture are layered with Perennial Postage, and the sentiments + die cuts are from Relaxing Waterside, stamped in Calypso Coral ink.

My inspiration came from our recent trip to Noosa — watching the boats head out. While making this last night, I honestly felt like I was still there… coastal magic at its best 🌊💕

The journaling pages are tucked behind each picture — ready for memories, thoughts, and little stories.

I hope this inspires you.
Happy Stamping Hx 🧡

Next in our Hop is: Kate Kate Morgan — be sure to check out her gorgeous project/s.

Full list of this week’s InstaHop:
Kirsty little miss crafty
Helen A Paper Paradise — you are here
Kate Kate Morgan
Rosa Rosa Leyden
Andrea Andrea Sargent
Leanne Leanne Mitchell
Cathy Catherine Proctor

A group of the Art With Heart Team is hopping through the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order, and Week 13 is all about Cajun Craze.

Here is my project: my weekly journal page — and I’m so happy with how it turned out this week.

I combined two bundles, Fern & Flora and Help Me Grow. I love mixing sets to create something new, and again this week I used a few leftover stamped and die‑cut elements from previous projects. I added extra details here and there, die‑cut the pots in Cajun Craze, and used my Cajun Craze Blends to add shadowing around the pots, the stand, and under the leaves — it really brought everything to life.

The design was inspired by a beautiful card Sara Douglas shared a few weeks ago. As you open the layers, I’ve created little pockets to slide my journalling pages in, with a strip of Cajun Craze acting as both decoration and a pull‑tab. On the back, I added another pocket with a decorative pull‑out that hides my 7th journalling page for the week.

The SDSP is Scenic Coast — the Highland Heather background looked so good and gave the whole page a soft, dreamy feel. Card colours: Cajun Craze, Highland Heather, Golden Glow, Old Olive, Old Olive two‑tone, Mossy Meadow, and Basic Beige. Blends: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Peaceful Pie, Golden Glow.

I didn’t think I’d finish this in time, but seeing all the elements come together has me absolutely over the moon. I hope it inspires you too 🧡 Happy Stamping Hx

Next in our Hop is: Kirsty little miss crafty — be sure to check out her gorgeous project/s.

The full list of this week’s InstaHop is below: Kate Kate Morgan Helen A Paper Paradise — you are here Kirsty little miss crafty Andrea Andrea Sargent Cathy Catherine Proctor

💗 Bubble Bath Week — Art With Heart Colour Hop

A group of the Art With Heart Team is hopping through the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order, and Week 12 is Bubble Bath. Here are my projects: a weekly journal page and a thank you card, both inspired by the Accordion Fan Box Card design. I mixed bundles, used leftovers, and played with fun details — including folding my journalling pages into mini fans so they fit inside the side boxes.

Bundles used this week:
• Fern & Flora Dies
• Words & Wishes stamps & dies
• Boutique Blossoms stamps & dies
• Scalloped Blooms dies
• Capturing Smiles stamps & dies (the cute smiling flowers — inspired by Patty Bennett)
• Bee My Valentine (I masked the mouths and only stamped the eyes)

Colours + DSP and Blends:
Bubble Bath (our star), Peaceful Pine, Hydrangea Hue, Fresh Freesia, Berry Burst, Crushed Curry, Basic White, Lost Lagoon, Velvet Meadow SDSP (currently unavailable)

Inks:
Bubble Bath, Smoky Slate, Black

I loved creating these and will be making more for other occasions. Measurements will be on my blog soon: apaperparadise.com.au.

I hope these projects inspire you. Happy Stamping Hx 🧡

Next in our Hop is Leanne Leanne Mitchell — be sure to check out her gorgeous project/s.

Full list of this week’s InstaHop:
Andrea Andrea Sargent
Kate Kate Morgan
Helen A Paper Paradise — you are here
Leanne Leanne Mitchell
Kirsty little miss crafty
Cathy Catherine Proctor

💙 A group of the Art With Heart Team is hopping through the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order, and Week 11 is all about Blueberry Bushel 💙

Here is my project: my weekly journal page, and I absolutely loved creating this one. My page began with the Scenic Coast SDSP — it is currently unavailable, but if you haven’t purchased it yet, I’m sure it will be back soon. It’s such gorgeous paper and perfect for building peaceful seaside scenes.

I mixed and matched a few dies and stamp sets:
• Relaxing Waterside Bundle
• Words of Beauty dies for two of the sentiments
• Banner Sayings Punch for another sentiment
• Rolling Waves Bundle

Alongside the Scenic Coast SDSP, I added Sunset Shimmer Vellum Iridescent, coloured lightly with a Balmy Blue Blend, plus layers of Blueberry Bushel, Petal Pink, Crumb Cake, Balmy Blue, Granny Apple Green (two‑tone) and Basic White. I stamped Crumb Cake ink onto Crumb Cake cardstock so it looked like the waves had just passed over, giving the scene that soft, washed‑over coastal feel. All sentiments are stamped in Blueberry Bushel.

I could just picture myself sitting in that little seat on a warm evening by the sea — so calm, so relaxing.

My journalling pages are tucked behind the Scenic Coast SDSP. I die‑cut them to look like ocean waves and stamped tiny Blueberry Bushel shells across them for a sweet coastal touch.

I hope this inspires you
Happy Stamping
Hx 🧡

Next in our Hop is Leanne Leanne Mitchell — be sure to check out her gorgeous project/s.

Full InstaHop list:
Kirsty little miss crafty
Kate Kate Morgan
Helen A Paper Paradise — you are here
Leanne Leanne Mitchell
Andrea Andrea Sargent
Cathy Catherine Proctor

💜 Blackberry Bliss Week — Art With Heart Colour Hop

A group of the Art With Heart Team is hopping through the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order, and Week 10 is all about Blackberry Bliss.

Here is my project: my journal page for the week, and it comes with a little story!

I absolutely love the Balloon Festoon Bundle and knew I’d use it a lot… but when my order arrived a few weeks ago, the dies were missing. When I contacted Stampin’ Up!, they had already gone out of stock 😩. And of course — when you have lots of dies and stamps to choose from, you always seem to want the one you can’t use. That is definitely me lol!

I finally received the notification that the dies were on their way, so I went ahead and started the journal page anyway — at least the stamping — ready for when they arrived. The notification said Wednesday, but I took a little risk and hoped they might turn up early… and I’m so pleased to say they did! So happy.

To build the page, I combined a few favourites: • Scalloped Blooms Dies • Words & Wishes Bundle (the cute little presents) • Boutique Blossoms Bundle (love that tiny flower!)

Colours this week: Blackberry Bliss, Hydrangea Hue Pearlized Specialty Paper, Bubble Bath, Barely Blush (on the balloons), Garden Green, Shaded Spruce, Pecan Pie, and Basic White.

I embossed the Blackberry Bliss outer layer using the new Swirls of Magic Embossing Folder, then heat‑embossed with Copper WOW! Embossing Powder for that gorgeous shine. On the Hydrangea Hue, I added Shimmer Brush for extra sparkle. Sentiments are stamped in Blackberry Bliss. The journaling pages are balloons hiding behind the big Bubble Bath balloon.

I hope this inspires you. Happy Stamping Hx 🧡

Next in our Hop is: Kirsty little miss crafty — be sure to check out her gorgeous project/s.

The full list of this week’s InstaHop is below:
Kate Kate Morgan
Helen A Paper Paradise — you are here
Kirsty little miss crafty
Andrea Andrea Sargent
Leanne Leanne Mitchell
Cathy Catherine Proctor

💖 Berry Burst Week — Art With Heart Colour Hop

A group of the Art With Heart Team is hopping through the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order, and Week 9 is all about Berry Burst.

Here is my project: my weekly journal page, and I’m really happy with how it turned out this week. I was inspired by some beautiful cards from the Stampin’ Up! Artisan Team — I didn’t catch the name of the creator, but their work definitely sparked this idea.

I knew straight away which SDSP I wanted to use… Velvet Meadow. Wow. This paper is absolutely stunning — rich, textured, and with that gorgeous flocked feel. Once I started, everything just flowed.

I used a mix of dies and stamp sets:
• Boutique Blossom Bundle (with a few leftovers from last week)
• Fern & Flora Dies (more leftovers — love when that happens)
• Scalloped Blooms Bundle

The sentiments are from Scalloped Blooms, stamped in Berry Burst on Basic White. Card colours this week: Berry Burst, Basic Beige, Basic White, Bubble Bath, and Peaceful Pine (both the two‑tone and pearlized).

For embellishing, I added the 2026–2028 In Color™ Butterflies, colouring them with my Berry Burst Blend. I embossed the Basic Beige on the journal page and the little hidden card using Fern & Flora. I also added strips of Velvet Meadow SDSP to my journaling cards for extra interest.

The flowers and leaves beside the Have a Good Day sentiment are fussy‑cut from Velvet Meadow. And the SDSP pocket holding my journaling cards is torn at the top — the little peek of white gives it a soft shabby‑chic feel.

I hope this inspires you. Happy Stamping Hx 🧡

Rosa Rosa Leyden — be sure to check out her gorgeous project/s.

The full list of this week’s InstaHop is listed below:

Helen A Paper Paradise — you are here
Rosa Rosa Leyden
Kate Kate Morgan
Kirsty little miss crafty
Andrea Andrea Sargent
Cathy Catherine Proctor

✨ Art With Heart Team InstaHop – Week 8: Basic Gray ✨

This week we’re hopping through the Stampin’ Up! colours in alphabetical order, and Week 8 is all about Basic Gray 🤍🩶

Here’s my project – a weekly journal page and a birthday card for a special friend 💌

I was inspired by Patty Bennett, who originally cased this design from someone at Stampin’ Up! I’ve put my own spin on it by working out my own measurements (lots of scribbling on scrap paper first!) so the card fits perfectly in an envelope and the journal page matches my existing pages.

This was also a great way to use some of my last bundles:
🌸 Scalloped Blooms
🌼 Boutique Blossoms
🦋 Plus those gorgeous 2026–2028 In Color® Butterflies

💡 Note: I used the Bloom Boutique DSP, which is currently out of stock – but it really ties everything together beautifully.

I also couldn’t resist using this month’s stamp set Wild Bunch – that little snail is just too cute 🐌💕

🎨 Colours used:
Basic Gray (base), Basic White, Fresh Freesia, Bubble Bath, Barely Blush, Granny Apple Green & Pretty Peacock

🖊️ Blends used:
Bubble Bath, Barely Blush, Granny Apple Green, Pretty Peacock & Basic Black Light (which worked perfectly as Basic Gray!)

🎀 Little tip: I coloured some white ribbon with the Basic Black Light blend and it matched Basic Gray beautifully!

✨ Inside pockets were finished using a scalloped edge die from Scalloped Blooms for that extra detail.

I’ll be sharing all the measurements over on my blog 👉 https://apaperparadise.com.au

Hope these projects inspire you 💕
Happy Stamping! Hx

➡️ Next in our hop: Leanne Leanne Mitchell – go check out her gorgeous creations!

💫 Full InstaHop lineup:
Kate Kate Morgan
Kirsty little miss crafty
Rosa Rosa Leyden
Helen A Paper Paradise (You are here)
Leanne Leanne Mitchell
Cathy Catherine Proctor