This month the #StampingDiversity Design Team is sharing New Years celebrations and traditions from around the world. While January 1 is the start of the year for most of the world, at least those that use a Gregorian calendar, that’s not always the case. I chose to feature a celebration that is not even close to January 1!

Matariki is the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster, and it’s first rising, usually in late June or early July, is celebrated as the start of a new year. Each of the nine stars in the cluster hold special meaning, each of which is celebrated during this time:

  • Matariki – Well-being and health
  • Tupu-ā-rangi – Food that comes from above
  • Tupu-ā-nuku – Food that grows in the soil
  • Ururangi – The winds
  • Waipunā-ā-rangi – Rainwater
  • Hiwa-i-te-rangi – Growth and prosperity
  • Waitī – Fresh water
  • Waitā – The ocean
  • Pōhutukawa – The deceased

Learn more about Matariki here: Matariki

I did take some creative liberty with my card, I wasn’t able to get the stars perfectly positioned…

Celebrate new years with the #StampingDiversity Design Team as we share celebrations and traditions from around the world. I created for Matariki, the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster, and it's first rising, usually in late June or early July, which is celebrated as the start of a new year. Crafty Collaborations is a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators from around the world who work together on blog hops, tutorial bundles, events, and more. Feel free to join us on Facebook if you're a demonstrator who wants to grow your business and creativity!

A little pro tip for using the Mini Alphabet die is that you can cut your scraps, back them with adhesive sheets, and LABEL THEM so you know what’s what when you go to cut them.

Celebrate new years with the #StampingDiversity Design Team as we share celebrations and traditions from around the world. I created for Matariki, the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster, and it's first rising, usually in late June or early July, which is celebrated as the start of a new year. Crafty Collaborations is a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators from around the world who work together on blog hops, tutorial bundles, events, and more. Feel free to join us on Facebook if you're a demonstrator who wants to grow your business and creativity!

For the inside of the card I went all out too, even used up some extra stars! But here’s how I fit the background stamp and the sentiment into a flat space…

Celebrate new years with the #StampingDiversity Design Team as we share celebrations and traditions from around the world. I created for Matariki, the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster, and it's first rising, usually in late June or early July, which is celebrated as the start of a new year. Crafty Collaborations is a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators from around the world who work together on blog hops, tutorial bundles, events, and more. Feel free to join us on Facebook if you're a demonstrator who wants to grow your business and creativity!
Celebrate new years with the #StampingDiversity Design Team as we share celebrations and traditions from around the world. I created for Matariki, the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster, and it's first rising, usually in late June or early July, which is celebrated as the start of a new year. Crafty Collaborations is a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators from around the world who work together on blog hops, tutorial bundles, events, and more. Feel free to join us on Facebook if you're a demonstrator who wants to grow your business and creativity!
Celebrate new years with the #StampingDiversity Design Team as we share celebrations and traditions from around the world. I created for Matariki, the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster, and it's first rising, usually in late June or early July, which is celebrated as the start of a new year. Crafty Collaborations is a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators from around the world who work together on blog hops, tutorial bundles, events, and more. Feel free to join us on Facebook if you're a demonstrator who wants to grow your business and creativity!

Hop along to see what everyone else has created for the blog hop! Click along the links below to see and learn more about new years celebrations around the world…

And if you’d like to recreate my card, click on any of the products below to be taken directly to my store to shop! Use my host code (if your order is under $200, otherwise just make sure it’s being placed through me) and you’ll get a free tutorial bundle as well!

Shopping List
Mini Alphabet Dies
$43.00
Reach For The Stars Dies
$47.00
More Dazzle 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Specialty Paper
$10.25
Night Of Navy & Gold 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Glittered Ribbon
$12.25
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
$12.25
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$13.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$14.50
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$175.00
Paper Trimmer
$36.00
Bone Folder
$9.75
Adhesive Sheets
$15.75
Stampin' Dimensionals
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
$8.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$7.50
Add All to Cart

Here’s a look at January’s tutorial bundle… lots of great ideas and surprises in this one!

This tutorial bundle is available for purchase on my site as well as free with a minimum purchase through my Stampin' Up! store. Crafty Collaborations is a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators from around the world who work together on blog hops, tutorial bundles, events, and more to grow our creativity and business. Join us on Facebook!

Happy stamping!

Stefanie

Celebrate new years with the #StampingDiversity Design Team as we share celebrations and traditions from around the world. I created for Matariki, the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster, and it's first rising, usually in late June or early July, which is celebrated as the start of a new year. Crafty Collaborations is a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators from around the world who work together on blog hops, tutorial bundles, events, and more. Feel free to join us on Facebook if you're a demonstrator who wants to grow your business and creativity!
Celebrate new years with the #StampingDiversity Design Team as we share celebrations and traditions from around the world. I created for Matariki, the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster, and it's first rising, usually in late June or early July, which is celebrated as the start of a new year. Crafty Collaborations is a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators from around the world who work together on blog hops, tutorial bundles, events, and more. Feel free to join us on Facebook if you're a demonstrator who wants to grow your business and creativity!
Celebrate new years with the #StampingDiversity Design Team as we share celebrations and traditions from around the world. I created for Matariki, the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster, and it's first rising, usually in late June or early July, which is celebrated as the start of a new year. Crafty Collaborations is a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators from around the world who work together on blog hops, tutorial bundles, events, and more. Feel free to join us on Facebook if you're a demonstrator who wants to grow your business and creativity!