The Songbird Stamper

The Songbird Stamper I am an Independent UK Stampin' Up! Demonstrator in Fareham, Hampshire. I run card classes and works

While I was away I realised that over the 9 years I've been a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator I have slowly but surely stopped...
14/06/2026

While I was away I realised that over the 9 years I've been a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator I have slowly but surely stopped crafting for the reasons I started. The reasons that made me fall in love with stamps, ink and paper.

I always loved making special cards for friends and family, designing and making 3D projects, for fun, or for small gifts, and collecting and collating my memories into scrapbook albums.

I've been getting back into scrapbooking recently, which I am so grateful for, and I now want to get back to creating special cards for friends and family, rather than just grabbing one that's pre-made from my collection.

Yesterday we travelled to Devon for Russ' Niece's 18th Birthday party, and on Friday I spent some time making this cute personalised card for her... I hope she liked it 🥰

What makes crafting special to you? What do you get the most joy out of? Losing sight of this can mean we might fall out of love of the thing that brings us so much light 🤗 xx

Our second day was a full day at sea, which sounds relaxing, right? Well, we did manage an hour or two sat chilling in t...
13/06/2026

Our second day was a full day at sea, which sounds relaxing, right? Well, we did manage an hour or two sat chilling in the solarium as we were up super early, but then there was rock climbing, aquarobics, an escape room, the hospitality suite, general session, bumper cars (which I held back from because of my impending surgery!) lunch (washy washy, lunchy lunchy) and a super show, that none of us actually understood 🤣 it was formal night in the main dining room so we got dressed up for dinner. We were fortunate to be paired with the most amazing people for our dinner buddies, Sandra and Teri, they were genuinely lovely and were a highlight of our trip. We played cards with them on a couple of occasions which proved a fab way to end the days, oh and we enjoyed the scenery as we went 🥰

I haven't really shared any photos from the Stampin' Up! Alaska Incentive Trip yet, but I will be, over the next few da...
12/06/2026

I haven't really shared any photos from the Stampin' Up! Alaska Incentive Trip yet, but I will be, over the next few days, there are just so many to sort through!! I took along my upline Emma Goddard (as my other half really didn't fancy being stuck on a ship full of other crafters and said I would probably have a better time without him there, bless him! 🥰) and we had THE BEST time. I'm missing it SO much, and am already considering going back at some point, the scenery was stunning, and I'd love to see some of the more remote parts of Alaska I think.

We had four days out in Seattle to acclimatise prior to the cruise starting, and saw nearly everything I think! Here are a few pictures of day one of the cruise (more to follow) and the cute water bottle that Stampin' Up! gifted us. When we got on the ship there was a scavenger hunt to find all the leadership staff and collect the stickers... I have only just got round to sticking them on because I wanted to relax and enjoy doing it when I got home... What an amazing memento of this wonderful trip.

Less than 1% of demonstrators worldwide earn this trip each year, in fact only 329 earned it this year, and 277 were on the cruise. It's only though a lot of hard work, dedication, consistency and, of course, an amazing team and customers, that I was fortunate enough to get to experience this, so thank you for being involved in my journey 🥰 xx

🌟 SIMPLE SCRAPBOOKING TIP: Create Now, Add Photos Later! 🌟​Ever find yourself with a few hours of craft time but without...
12/06/2026

🌟 SIMPLE SCRAPBOOKING TIP: Create Now, Add Photos Later! 🌟

​Ever find yourself with a few hours of craft time but without the right photos? Or perhaps you're too tired to think about a design but still want to make something beautiful?

​Here is my favourite solution for quick and easy crafting: Pre-making layouts with kits!

​I designed this spread a while ago, following the Stampin' Up! Virtual Album Retreat videos and using their gorgeous double page spreads ideas. The top graphic shows the final layout before I added any photos—look at those lovely warm 'golden' and deep green tones!

​Fast forward to last night, I wanted to craft but time was short and I was tired. I looked at these perfect empty frames and knew my recent zoo pictures would suit the colours perfectly. It was so fast! A few snips, a little adhesive, and my "Best Day Ever!" story is documented, all with almost zero design stress.

​Sometimes I craft for a specific picture, but sometimes I create a home that is waiting for a story. It’s the perfect way to craft when your "thinking" tank is running low!
​Have you ever tried pre-making layouts? Share your creations in the comments, or tell me your favorite quick crafting tip! 👇

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Let’s talk about the first magic moment of scrpabooking: turning those digital photos into real, gorgeous paper prints! ...
11/06/2026

Let’s talk about the first magic moment of scrpabooking: turning those digital photos into real, gorgeous paper prints! 📸✨

If you caught my last post, we sorted through the camera roll overwhelm and got everything organized. If you missed my simple Google Photos organization hack, you can catch up right here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1G9h78oz6M/

But once your "TO SCRAPBOOK" folder is ready... how do you actually print your photos?

I am completely loyal to my Canon Selphy printer. Is it the cheapest way to print? No, absolutely not. But the pure convenience draws me to it time and time again. I can sit in my craft room, pick the exact images I need for a layout, and have high-quality, dry-to-the-touch prints in my hands in just a few minutes.

One of my absolute favourite things about it is how easily you can change your print sizes. I use the smaller 3" x 2" prints all the time on my layouts, they are absolutely perfect for pocket pages, mini albums, or clustering multiple memories together without overpowering the page! (Keep your eyes peeled, because I’ll be sharing a lot more info and tips on how I style these smaller prints in a future post! 😉)

Plus, because I only print exactly what I’m about to use, there is zero waste.

Of course, the Selphy isn’t the only way to get it done. Depending on your budget and how many photos you have from your holiday, there are so many brilliant options for UK and European crafters:

High Street Instant Kiosks: Perfect if you want a batch today. Pop into places like Max Spielmann, Boots, or local supermarkets to print straight from your phone.

Online Print Labs: If you have massive volume, ordering online is incredibly budget-friendly. Apps like FreePrints (where you just pay delivery), Photobox, Snapfish, or even professional labs like LALALAB are fantastic for getting bulk standard 10cm x 15cm (4" x 6") prints delivered right to your door.

Getting those memories off your phone and onto your pages is the best feeling, no matter how you choose to do it!

I’d love to know what your crafting routine looks like. What is your photo printing method of choice? Are you a "print at home as you go" fan like me, a bulk online orderer, or do you run down to the high street kiosk when inspiration strikes?

Let's chat in the comments! 👇

Calling all memory keepers and photo takers! 📸✨Have you just come back from a wonderful holiday, looked at your photo ga...
10/06/2026

Calling all memory keepers and photo takers! 📸✨

Have you just come back from a wonderful holiday, looked at your photo gallery, and felt completely overwhelmed? You want to get those favourite moments into a scrapbook album, but you just don’t know where to start with sorting them all.

First things first: safe photo storage is a must! If you aren’t backing up to the cloud or an external hard drive, let this be your gentle sign to do it. You don’t want a lost or broken phone to mean lost memories. 🥲

I use Google Photos on my Android, and it's set to automatically back up on Wi-Fi. But with thousands of pictures, how do you keep track of what actually gets printed and scrapped?

Here is my favourite photo organization hack:

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I created a specific album on Google Photos called "TO SCRAPBOOK." As I scroll through my pictures, I move only the absolute best highlights into that folder. It makes printing a breeze! Once a photo is printed and in an album, I remove it from that folder. That way, I always know exactly what’s left to do.

It keeps the overwhelm away and makes memory keeping fun again!

I’m so intrigued to hear how everyone else tackles this. How do you organize your photos ready for scrapbooking? Do you use folders, or do you just scroll and wing it? Let me know in the comments!

💥 FREE SHIPPING AND A £5 TREAT?! 💥Ever fancy some new craft supplies, but wish you didn't have to fork out for shipping?...
10/06/2026

💥 FREE SHIPPING AND A £5 TREAT?! 💥

Ever fancy some new craft supplies, but wish you didn't have to fork out for shipping?

Well, your wish just came true - but you have to move fast! ⏰

From 11–13 June, Stampin' Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders of £60 or more! It’s the absolute perfect time to stock up on your essential cardstock, grab those ink refills, or finally treat yourself to that bundle you’ve been eyeing up.

🔥 BUT WAIT... THERE'S A BONUS! 🔥
If your basket hits £70, you also unlock the exclusive Product of the Month, the incredibly cute Wild Bunch Stamp Set, for JUST £5! (Just look at the next photo to see how adorable those little characters are! 🐮🐨🐧)

🎁 Plus, Earn 10% Back! Did you know that every order over £25 automatically earns you 10% back in rewards to spend on your future crafting goodies? Shopping this sale means you save on shipping, grab a £5 stamp set, and stack up rewards for next time!

This is a 3-day flash sale only, and popular items can sell out fast, so don't wait to clear out your wishlist.

👇 Shop the Free Shipping & Bonus Sale Here: 👉 https://www.stampinup.uk/?demoid=5059174

New to ordering online or need help ensuring your order connects to me? Drop me a message and I can easily help you place the order!

Images © 2026 Stampin’ Up!

Morning all, one of my dear crafty friends, Jules, who has spent the last 8 years working as a paramedic, giving herself...
03/05/2026

Morning all, one of my dear crafty friends, Jules, who has spent the last 8 years working as a paramedic, giving herself to help others, is now in need of help herself, so I'm putting this out there in the hope that we might be able to make a difference to her life.

Last June she was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer and had been bravely fighting it, with some seemingly positive news in January that it had subsided, but only three months later she is dealing with the heartbreaking news that it has returned, and she is now Stage 4.

She is continuing to fight this, but has been unable to work for months now (being a paramedic is such a difficult job physically and mentally) and I personally find one of the cruelest things about these types of diseases is that right at the lowest point of your life, health wise, you are then hit with such financial pressures too... Which can really compound the health side and hinder any chance to stay positive and battle forwards.

A wonderful friend has set up a go fund me page for Jules, and I know we would all be so grateful if you could take a look, and consider helping out in any way that you can. As Tesco said... Every little really will help at the moment, and allow them the chance to make memories as a family whilst they still can.

This is going to be one hell of a fight for Jules, but together we really are stronger.

https://gofund.me/60d44eeed

I've got a lot to do today, crafting wise, with projects to make for blog hops, swaps and tutorials etc... so, of course...
25/04/2026

I've got a lot to do today, crafting wise, with projects to make for blog hops, swaps and tutorials etc... so, of course, I decided it was time for a craft room declutter and tidy 🙈🤣 why do I do it to myself!?! 🤣

I never take enough photos at our scrapbook workshops, because I'm always way too busy chatting and crafting myself! But...
19/04/2026

I never take enough photos at our scrapbook workshops, because I'm always way too busy chatting and crafting myself! But today I remembered! Such a fun day, two double page spreads made and a little visitor from our newest member 😅 one of our ladies has just had a baby and they popped in to say hi... Future crafter in the making!! So grateful to everyone who makes the first Sunday of the month a fab one for me (today was delayed due to Easter though!!) xx

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