Kylie Bertucci

One of the things I love most about crafting is when a product surprises you — when it takes you in a completely different direction from what you first imagined. That’s exactly what happened with the Branching Out Bundle this week. 

During my two latest livestreams (one public, one Members Only), I created not one but two projects with this bundle. One was shared live on our Free YouTube Channel, and the other happened behind the scenes with our SPECIAL YouTube Members. What made them so much fun is that both projects turned out nothing like what you’d normally expect from a nature-inspired bundle like this. 

The Branching Out Bundle has all the elements you’d anticipate — pine branches, layered textures, and those stunning nested frame dies. But when you push the boundaries a little, the results can be bold, playful, and full of personality. That’s the twist! 

For me, this was a reminder that stamping isn’t just about following the catalog samples. It’s about exploring, experimenting, and seeing where your creativity leads. Sometimes it’s elegant and classic. Other times it’s quirky, unexpected, and a total surprise — and that’s what keeps it exciting. 

If you’d like to see these projects come together, you can watch the replay on my YouTube channel. I think you’ll be inspired to look at the Branching Out Bundle with fresh eyes and maybe even give your own projects a little twist too. 

 So tell me — do you like it when a project turns out differently than you planned?