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    Jacque Williams

    Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator in New Zealand

    I am a mother of three daughters and servant to three fluffy cats. Born in the USA, I moved to New Zealand in 2005, and am now married to a Rob, a wonderful Kiwi man.

    I am honored to be part of a Platinum Stampin’ Up! team. I thank my customers, my team, and my family for all their support and enthusiasm over many years.

    Please join me for a class, in person or online! And if you want it all, we are always welcoming to new demonstrators to our WONDERFUL Stampin’ Up! family! Please join us for fun, opportunities, retreats, team days, swaps and lots of laughs and good times!

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    • Branching Out Quick Christmas Card Idea
      Budget Wise | Cardmaking | Christmas Cards | Quick & Easy | Video Tutorial

      Branching Out Quick Christmas Card Idea

      Quick doesn’t need to be boring! In my latest Facebook Live, I shared a lot of tips for using and caring for photopolymer stamps so you get the best results. During my demonstration, I shared this quick card idea with the Branching Out stamp and die set: I made this card to showcase how photopolymer…

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    • Rip & Flip Technique for Quick & Beautiful Cards!
      Budget Wise | Cardmaking | Christmas Cards | Quick & Easy | Reels

      Rip & Flip Technique for Quick & Beautiful Cards!

      Today’s share is from a reel I posted about a month ago on my Facebook Page, and it’s a fast favorite technique for showcasing those beautiful double sided papers; the Rip and Flip technique. For my samples today, I’ve used the Peaceful Garden papers. What you want to look for are papers where side A…

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    • Quick Masking Magic! with the 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar
      Birthday Cards | Blending Brushes | Cardmaking | Quick & Easy | Reels | Techniques

      Quick Masking Magic! with the 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar

      Today’s share is a pretty little project with the cute masks (stencils) that come in the 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar. I won’t spoil the surprise and show you all the products included in the calendar, but this project is a little sneak peek of all the goodies inside. Masks are so wonderful and…

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    Jacque Williams

    Hi, I’m Jacque Williams — a proud Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator in New Zealand, leading a fun-loving team and welcoming crafters to join our creative community!

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    The content of this site is the sole responsibility and opinions of Jacque Williams as an Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator and the use of its content, classes, services, and/or products offered is not endorsed by Stampin’ Up! Stamped images are copyright Stampin’ Up!

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    Cardmaker, scrapbooker, cat mom, mom of three daughters, and wishes for kindness in the world.

    The Bauble Blooms Bundle brings together the charm The Bauble Blooms Bundle brings together the charm of a traditional Christmas ornament with soft floral images, making it wonderfully versatile. You can create for both a winter holiday or a summer celebration! Try it in bright, summery colors for a fresh twist, or choose classic reds and deep greens for a timeless Christmas look.

See more about this project on my blog. Link in bio. :) 

#baublebloomsbundle #stampinupchristmas #stamphappycards #diychristmascards #stampinupbaubleblooms #stampinblends #summerchristmascards #CreativeProjects #HandmadeWithLove #diycrafts #CardMaking #StampinUp #stampinupcards #stampinupnewzealand #stampinupdemonstrater #cardmakersofinstagram
    Things You Might Not Know About Being a Stampin’ Things You Might Not Know About Being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Part 4

When I first started my Stampin’ Up! journey back in 2007, I was shy, uncertain, and definitely not brimming with confidence.

When I opened the demonstrator paperwork and saw the section about earning the annual Incentive Trip, I skipped right past it, thinking, “That’s for other people. People like me could never get something like that.”

It wasn’t even on my radar.

But here’s what I’ve learned since then: I am capable — and so are you.

These days, I have the confidence to take on any goal I set for myself. And even if I don’t hit it the first time, I know I can get there if I keep at it.

After a painful divorce, I found myself questioning whether I still had anything to offer. Would people still like me without a partner to fill in the gaps?

What I discovered is that I didn’t need to change who I was — I just needed to find my people.

And Stampin’ Up! led me right to them: creative, generous, big-hearted people who love to make things for others. People who find joy in crafting, giving, and sharing — who make cards to comfort, scrapbook to remember, and show up for each other with kindness and laughter.

They are, quite simply, fabulous people.
 
If you’d like to meet new friends or achieve personal goals, or you just want to learn more, send me a message or read more about the opportunity here: www.stamphappy.co.nz/jointhefun

Get started in October for the very special price of just $67!
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Enjoy free shipping on any order of $100NZD  or more. (New Zealand figures only)

A quick tip: if you’re using Stampin’ Rewards, your total needs to be $100 NZD after rewards are applied to qualify for free shipping.

Yes—you can combine both the Stampin’ Rewards and the free shipping offer for maximum savings! 

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    Tip & Tell: this tip was made to share! Pro Tip: Tip & Tell: this tip was made to share! 

Pro Tip: Punch circles from your leftover patterned paper and turn them into a playful 3D accent! Simply fold each circle in half and adhere them together. This quick and easy technique is a wonderful way to use up those saved scraps while adding an eye-catching, festive touch to your projects.

Leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

Know someone who’d love this? Hit share and spread the creativity!

Links in bio. 

#tipandtell #stamphappycards #tipandtellwithjacque #CreativeProjects #HandmadeWithLove #diycrafts #CardMaking #StampinUp #FreeCraftingTips #stampinupnewzealand #stampinupdemonstrater #cardmakersofinstagram #cardtechniques #diycards #videotutorialcard #diycrafts #CardMaking #StampinUp #FreeCraftingTips
#circlepunch #punchartcards #christmascardideas #stampinupchristmas #traditionsofchristmassuite
    You’ve missed the first four tutorials… but th You’ve missed the first four tutorials… but there are still 8 more to come!

My Free 12 Weeks of Christmas Tutorial Series is in full swing—every Wednesday a new project with instructions is sent straight to your inbox.

All the designs feature the beautiful Peaceful Garden Suite, so if you’d like to craft right along with me, now’s a great time to grab it. Or simply use what you have and enjoy the inspiration!

Sign up here so you don’t miss the next 8 projects: www.stamphappy.co.nz/tips
    Things You Might Not Know About Being a Stampin’ Things You Might Not Know About Being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Part 3

One thing many people don’t realize when they first join Stampin’ Up! is just how much freedom comes with it.

And I mean that in two ways:

First — freedom in how you run your business.

As long as you follow a few simple guidelines, you can shape your demonstratorship however it fits your life. You might run in-person events, go fully online, sell classes through the mail, or simply buy for yourself at a discount and enjoy the perks. You can choose to do the minimum to stay active — or go all in and build something bigger. It’s entirely up to you.

Second — freedom in how it fits around your life.

When I started, I had three small children. Hosting classes at home wasn’t always ideal, so getting out for some adult conversation was a treat. As they got older and we became a two-household family, I could plan events for the weeks the girls weren’t with me. Now that they’re grown and have homes of their own, I’ve added more to my calendar again — and I know that one day, when grandkids come along, I can adjust once more.
Stampin’ Up! has always fit around my life — not the other way around.

It’s given me the freedom to make it big or small, to work more or less, and to shift with the seasons of my family and my life.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, or you just want to learn more, send me a message or read more about the opportunity here: www.stamphappy.co.nz/jointhefun

Get started in October for the very special price of just $67!
    Bend it to your will — your photopolymer stamps, Bend it to your will — your photopolymer stamps, that is!
In this 28-second tip, I’ll show you how to curve your sentiment stamp to fit perfectly around shapes, circles, or frames. It’s a total game-changer for custom layouts!

Quick • Easy • Genius 

#StampingTips #PhotopolymerStamps #CardmakingHack #PapercraftInspiration #StampinUp #stamphappycards
    Tip & Tell: this tip was made to share! Pro Tip: Tip & Tell: this tip was made to share! 

Pro Tip: Here’s a quick way to get that warm, rustic look—stamp straight onto your patterned paper! The woodgrain from the Country Woods pack makes the perfect backdrop. I used the Branching Out stamp right over the print for an instant “country Christmas” feel.

Leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

Know someone who’d love this? Hit share and spread the creativity!

Links in bio. 

#tipandtell #stamphappycards #tipandtellwithjacque #CreativeProjects #HandmadeWithLove #diycrafts #CardMaking #StampinUp #FreeCraftingTips #stampinupnewzealand #stampinupdemonstrater #cardmakersofinstagram #cardtechniques #diycards #videotutorialcard #diycrafts #CardMaking #StampinUp #FreeCraftingTips #branchingoutbundle #stampinupbranchingout #quickchristmascardideas #quickchristmascards #stampinupchristmascards
    Free Shipping for Three Days Only! From today thro Free Shipping for Three Days Only!
From today through Friday, enjoy free shipping on any order of $100NZD  or more. (New Zealand figures only)

A quick tip: if you’re using Stampin’ Rewards, your total needs to be $100 NZD after rewards are applied to qualify for free shipping.

Yes—you can combine both the Stampin’ Rewards and the free shipping offer for maximum savings! 

www.stamphappy.co.nz/shop
    Create beautiful pine snowflakes with this easy in Create beautiful pine snowflakes with this easy ink refill technique: simply make your own temporary ink pad by dropping ink onto a wet wipe, thick fabric, or paper towel.  Stamp and each image is a unique work of art! 

Using the Delicate Pines stamp set. 

See more about this project and a short video here on my blog. LInk in bio. 

#stamphappycards #delicatepinebundle #stampinupdelicatepines #elegantpinesnowflakessuite #babywipetechnique #stampinupchristmascard #diychristmascard #christmascards #christmascards2025
    Things You Might Not Know About Being a Stampin’ Things You Might Not Know About Being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Part 2

When I first became a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator back in 2007, my goal was simple: earn enough to cover my crafting supplies and maybe a little extra for the things our family budget didn’t stretch to.

My main motivation? Laser hair removal on the dreaded female mustache. (Let’s be real — a girl’s gotta have priorities.)

It was a small goal, but it kept me going.

Not long after that, life took a sharp turn. My marriage finished unravelling, and suddenly I was on my own with three small children and a mortgage. Stampin’ Up! became more than just a creative outlet — it gave me confidence, purpose, and a way forward. It reminded me that I didn’t have to stay in a situation that wasn’t right for me — and that I could build something of my own.

Many people don’t realize how empowering it can be to have an option — especially if you didn’t finish school or don’t have formal work experience. Being part of Stampin’ Up! gave me exactly that: choices.

A choice to stay or go.
A choice to return to traditional work — or not.
A choice to make this business as big or as small as I want it to be.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, or you just want to learn more, send me a message or read more about the opportunity here: www.stamphappy.co.nz/jointhefun

Get started in October for the very special price of just $67!
    Things You Might Not Know About Being a Stampin’ Things You Might Not Know About Being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator Part 1

When I first moved to New Zealand, I didn’t know a single soul (besides my three small daughters and husband). It was lonely and scary.  Joining Stampin’ Up! gave me something meaningful to share — and a reason to leave the house. Holding classes brought people in, and to this day, one of my greatest joys is watching two strangers meet at a class and leave as friends.

Joining my team isn’t just about stamps and cardstock — it’s about joining a community of like-minded crafters. Not only here in New Zealand, but at regional and worldwide events, and in the global online Stampin’ Up! family. You’ll meet people just like you — joining for the same reasons, at the same stage of their demonstratorship — and others who’ll spark brand-new ideas and inspiration.

Over time, my customers became friends, my team became friends, and now I have dear friends all over the world I never would’ve met otherwise. Without Stampin’ Up!, my world would be smaller, quieter, and far less colourful.

I also host optional team events — crafting days, social get-togethers, weekend retreats, and online gatherings — on top of everything Stampin’ Up! already offers. It’s a big, friendly, creative community that keeps growing, and I’m so grateful to be part of it.

More than just a hobby — it’s a community.

If you’re looking for friendship, purpose, or a way to make a difference through creativity, come join me in sharing the joy of crafting with others.

Join in October for just $67! 
www.stamphappy.co.nz/jointhefun
    Tip & Tell: this tip was made to share! Pro Tip: Tip & Tell: this tip was made to share! 

Pro Tip: Both of these sentiments came from the same die—can you believe it? When your die’s just a bit too big, simply trim one or two sides with your trimmer to make it fit perfectly. It’s an easy trick for stretching your supplies—one die, many options!

Leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

Know someone who’d love this? Hit share and spread the creativity!

Links in bio. 

#tipandtell #stamphappycards #tipandtellwithjacque #CreativeProjects #HandmadeWithLove #diycrafts #CardMaking #StampinUp #FreeCraftingTips #stampinupnewzealand #stampinupdemonstrater #cardmakersofinstagram #cardtechniques #diycards #videotutorialcard #diycrafts #CardMaking #StampinUp #FreeCraftingTips
    Quick Masking Magic! Create this elegant floral c Quick Masking Magic!  Create this elegant floral card in minutes with a simple masking technique!  Learn how to layer stamps and blend colors for a clean, dimensional look — pefect for all skill levels.#stamphappycards #stampinupnewzealand #diycards #cardtechniques #stampinupcards #cardmakingreels #12daysofcraftingadventcalendar #maskingtechniques
    Create this beautiful card in minutes with your fa Create this beautiful card in minutes with your favorite color - perfect for wedding, Christmas, or sympathy.  Featuring the pretty Peaceful Garden Suite. 

Save this idea for when you need a beautiful card in minutes!

See more about this project and the layered watercolor background on my blog. Link in bio. 

#stamphappycards #peacefulgardensuite #stampinup #stampinupdemonstrator #handmadecards #handmadecardideas #papercrafting #papercrafts #cardmaking #cardmakingideas #cardmakinginspiration #diycards #diycardmaking #watercolortechnique #watercolorcards #christmascardmaking #christmascards2025 #holidaycardideas #weddingcardideas #sympathycardideas #stampingtechniques #craftingcommunity #craftinspiration #stamphappy #designspark
    Tip & Tell: this tip was made to share! Pro Tip: Tip & Tell: this tip was made to share! 

Pro Tip: Want to make a shaker card in minutes? Try this genius shortcut — use a clear envelope!
Just pop your patterned paper and shaker bits inside, seal it up, and attach it to your card front.
No foam tape, no mess, no leaks — just a fun, sparkly shaker card done in record time!

Links in bio. 

#tipandtell #stamphappycards #tipandtellwithjacque #CreativeProjects #HandmadeWithLove #diycrafts #CardMaking #StampinUp #FreeCraftingTips #stampinupnewzealand #stampinupdemonstrater #cardmakersofinstagram #cardtechniques #diycards #videotutorialcard #diycrafts #CardMaking #StampinUp #FreeCraftingTips #12daysofcraftingadventcalendar #shakercards
    Tip & Tell: this tip was made to share! Pro Tip: Tip & Tell: this tip was made to share! 

Pro Tip:  Here’s a fun twist for your larger embossing folders! They’re big enough to fit your card front on a slant—try placing it at about a 45-degree angle for a fresh, new look with folders you already own. I used the Gathering Leaves folder for this sample, and I love how it changes up the whole feel! 

Leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

Know someone who’d love this? Hit share and spread the creativity!

Links in bio. 

Card inspired by Sandi McIver

#tipandtell #stamphappycards #tipandtellwithjacque #CreativeProjects #HandmadeWithLove #diycrafts #CardMaking #StampinUp #FreeCraftingTips #stampinupnewzealand #stampinupdemonstrater #cardmakersofinstagram #cardtechniques #diycards #videotutorialcard #diycrafts #CardMaking #StampinUp #FreeCraftingTips
#gatheringmomentsbundle #gatheringtogethersuite #gatheringleavesfolder #autumncards #fallcards
    Tip & Tell: this tip was made to share! Pro Tip: Tip & Tell: this tip was made to share! 

Pro Tip: When you want just a touch of ribbon texture but don’t have space for a full bow or strip, try pulling out a single thread! It adds the perfect hint of sparkle and dimension without overwhelming your design. In this card, I tucked a crumple of gold thread under the sentiment—a small detail that adds emphasis and a pop of metallic contrast. Plus, it’s a great way to use up even the tiniest leftover pieces of ribbon!

Leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

Know someone who’d love this? Hit share and spread the creativity!

Links in bio. 

#tipandtell #stamphappycards #tipandtellwithjacque #CreativeProjects #HandmadeWithLove #diycrafts #CardMaking #StampinUp #FreeCraftingTips #stampinupnewzealand #stampinupdemonstrater #cardmakersofinstagram #cardtechniques #diycards #videotutorialcard #diycrafts #CardMaking #StampinUp #FreeCraftingTips #painterlypears #perfectlypears #coloringhack 
#blendingbrushes #stampingtechniques
    Use your beautiful, detailed leaf images and a ver Use your beautiful, detailed leaf images and a very simple masking technique to create this wow effect in minutes! 
#stamphappycards #gatheringtogethersuite #gatheringleaves #gatheringthanks #maskingtechnique
    Here’s a fun little box template, perfectly size Here’s a fun little box template, perfectly sized to hold eight 4"x4" gift cards! You’ll only need two sheets of the Painterly Pears papers (along with some cardstock) to create the entire project. It’s a simple but thoughtful way to turn your creativity into a heartfelt gift for someone special.

See more about this project and download the box instructions on my blog. Link in bio.

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