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Be Inspired Blog Hop – April

29 April 2026
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29 Apr

Hello lovely Crafty friends,

Today’s post is for the Be Inspired Design Team Blog Hop. Every month we have a different theme, this month’s theme is whats the layout which works all the time!
I love this layout my all time fav, its great to do a quick and simple card and it will work with any products.

Here is my project!

COLOUR PALETTE

Very Vanilla
Very Vanilla
Basic Beige
Basic Beige
Pretty Peacock
Pretty Peacock
Basic Black
Basic Black

Words and Wishes Stamp set and the FLORAL FLIGHT ACCENTS are the one used here, which is in pre order now but its part of the Beautiful Ordinary Life Suite which will be available from May 5th 2026!
Base card Very Vanilla and followed by another layer of Very Vanilla with DSP and the embossed die-cut piece on Basic Beige Cardstock.
Added the pre die cut pieces and then used the Soft Pastels to colour the butterflies!

Love this layout, splatter some of the black ink to the background and added some Wink of Stella to the butterfly.
Distressed the edges of the Very Vanilla and Stamped the sentiment on Basic Black using White embossing powder!

Decorate the inside of the card using scrap pieces or pre die cut pieces.

Product Used

Scrap small pieces to add inside the card.


Check out all the Design Team member’s projects below for more inspiration. Next on Hop will be

Next on Hop will be – Andrea Sargent

Andrea Sargent
Angela Meiritz-Reid
Annette Elias
Brian King
Emma Goddard
Heather Thomas
Lynn Cheesmur
Maheswari Rajaguru (You are here)

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  1. Andrea Sargent says

    29 April 2026 at 10:08 pm

    So gorgeous Maheswari. I adore your card. Love your layers, embossed panel, distressing with the Floral Flight Accents. Together so wonderful. xxx

    Reply
    • Maheswari Rajaguru says

      30 April 2026 at 2:31 pm

      Thank you so much Andrea 🙂

      Reply
  2. Hilda Burton says

    29 April 2026 at 11:16 pm

    Beautiful card, Maheswari. Enjoy your day!

    Reply
    • Maheswari Rajaguru says

      30 April 2026 at 2:31 pm

      Thank you so much Hilda 🙂

      Reply
  3. Brian King says

    30 April 2026 at 9:27 am

    What a beauty! I love this layout and the gorgeous elements you used to create this beauty! ♥

    Reply
    • Maheswari Rajaguru says

      30 April 2026 at 2:30 pm

      Thank you so much Brian:)

      Reply
  4. Angela Meiritz-Reid says

    30 April 2026 at 2:35 pm

    Stunning card and great layout x

    Reply
    • Maheswari Rajaguru says

      30 April 2026 at 2:36 pm

      Thank you so much Angela 🙂

      Reply
  5. Robin says

    15 July 2026 at 4:27 am

    So Beautiful and artistic. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Maheswari Rajaguru says

      27 July 2026 at 3:09 pm

      Thank you so much 🙂

      Reply

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Hello lovely crafty friends, It’s time for anothe Hello lovely crafty friends,

It’s time for another Hop Abroad Insta Hop! 
This month our theme is Fall / Thank You Cards, and for my card I wanted to play with warm colours, lots of layers and a little bit of texture.
I really enjoy making cards like this, where you can keep looking and notice all the little details. I added the embossed background, foliage, ribbon and a few embellishments to give the card some dimension.
Here is next on hop will be talented @stampin_met_monique - Monique de Kok

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@stampin_met_monique - Monique de Kok
@katia_tutos_scrapbooking - Katia Picollier - Gloux
@kleine_stempelmiez - Katja Ettig
@stampingbeautynz - Angela Meiritz-Reid
@mitosucrafts - Jay Soriano
@simple_stamper - Verena Shapiro

#stamp  #stampinup #stampinupau #mystampgarden #maheswarirajaguru  #stampinupdemonstratoraustralia  #papercraft #craft #instahop #suhopabroad #thankyou
For my project, I decided to create an Autumn-insp For my project, I decided to create an Autumn-inspired card with a vintage feel. I wanted the card to have those warm, gentle colours that remind me of Autumn, while keeping the overall design soft and elegant.
I also added some delicate flowers to the design. I love how flowers can bring a little softness to a vintage-style card, and they worked beautifully with the Autumn colours.
I had so much fun putting all the little details together — choosing the colours, layering the elements and adding those finishing touches that make a card feel special.
Next on Hop will be - Elizabeth @seeinginkspots

Check out  the Design Team members below 

Mikaela - @thecraftyoinkpen
Bree - @craftsomnia
Maheswari -@maheswarirajaguru
Elizabeth @seeinginkspots
Verena simple_stamper
@stampin_met_monique
Yvonne - @thecreativeteacup
Welcome to the October Global Ink Collective Desig Welcome to the October Global Ink Collective Design Team InstaHop!
We're a group of current and past Stampin' Up! Artisan Design Team members sharing creative inspiration each month using Stampin' Up! products. This month we're featuring the gorgeous Neutral Noel Suite Collection!
The Neutral Noel Suite Collection combines timeless Christmas imagery with an elegant neutral palette and beautifully coordinated products. Whether you're creating cards, scrapbook layouts, gift packaging, or home décor, this suite makes it easy to add natural texture, warmth, and understated holiday charm to every project.
I hope my project inspires you to create something beautiful with this stunning suite!
Love the projects from this hop? You can receive the complete Global Ink Collective October Tutorial Bundle featuring tutorials from our talented designers FREE with a qualifying purchase or purchase the tutorial bundle separately.
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Next up: @touchofjoycs 

Be sure to hop all the way through to see the amazing inspiration from this talented group of current and past Artisan Design Team members!
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: @maheswariraguru
Jaqueline Tobiczyk: @touchofjoycs
Ashley Van Camp: @designwithink
Alanna Wharf: @sleeplessstamper
Teri West: @alaskastamper

#GlobalInkCollective #StampinUp #NeutralNoel #InstaHop #PaperCrafting
Today’s post is for the Be Inspired Design Team Bl Today’s post is for the Be Inspired Design Team Blog Hop. 
This month's theme - Neutrals Colours Only 
I used Basic White as Base card with the Artisan Sketched DSP, one of the hard colour choice for me as I prefer colours as my main focus!

Next on Hop will be @melsinkyfingers

@andreaksargent
@stampingbeautynz
@stampinwiththebees05
@de_kijkkast
@coastalcrafter
@thesongbirdstamper
@touchofjoycs
@lynncheesmur
@maheswarirajaguru (You are here)
@melsinkyfingers 

For more info check out here 
👉🪧 - https://mystampgarden.com/2026/09/be-inspired-blog-hop-september.html

 #stampinup #stampinupau #mystampgarden #maheswarirajaguru  #stampinupdemonstratoraustralia  #beinspiredbloghop #papercraft #craft  #stampinupproducts #wordsandwishes #brightcolours #dyo #beinspiredbloghop
Hello lovely crafty friends, I’m so excited to sha Hello lovely crafty friends,
I’m so excited to share a few of the cards I’ve created using the beautiful Neutral Noel products.
This suite is such a soft neutral palette with touches of gold has been such a joy to work with. We can combine it with any colour combos that will turn it to Wonderful Project!
👉📃 - https://mystampgarden.com/2026/09/neutral-noel-a-little-christmas-inspiration-%f0%9f%a4%8d.html

 #stampinup  #mystampgarden #maheswarirajaguru  #mystampgarden #papercraft #craft  #neutralnoel #stampinupproducts #instahop #blogger_de
Happy Monday and welcome to this week's Mail It Mo Happy Monday and welcome to this week's Mail It Monday Hop!
For today's project, I used the Luxe Foliage Product of the Month's DSP. Check out all other products from the Talented members.
There’s so much inspiration waiting for you!
Next up in the hop is the wonderfully talented Sarine Zijderveld - @sarinezijderveld  be sure to visit her profile for some beautiful inspiration!

Sarine Zijderveld - @sarinezijderveld 
Stacey Marsh - @stampinwithstaceymarsh
Pamela Blackwell - @passionateaboutscrapbooking 
Bree Renwick - @craftsomnia
Andrea Sargent - @andreaksargent
Constanze Wirtz - @conibaer 
Yvonne Spikmans - @thecreativeteacup 
Maheswari Rajaguru - @maheswarirajaguru

👉 For all the project details, visit my blog: 
https://mystampgarden.com/2026/09/luxe-foliage-september-product-of-the-month.html
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