CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Christmas Flowers

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The holidays are in full swing, and this week our blog hop is blossoming with festive flair!  We’re celebrating the beauty of Christmas flowers—those timeless blooms that bring cheer, color, and a touch of magic to the season. From the classic poinsettia with its bold red petals, to delicate Christmas roses, to fragrant amaryllis, these blooms remind us of warmth, love, and the spirit of giving!

I combined the Layers of Beauty bundle with the Delicate Pines bundle 

along with a touch of snow to my Christmas roses. I finished it off with a 

little Wink of Stella and Basic Rhinestones for added holiday sparkle.

 I just love how these all came together! 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Layers of Beauty, Delicate Pines

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Craft White

Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, Thick Basic White, Basic Black

Accessories: Layers of Beauty dies and masks, Blending Brushes, Heat Tool, White embossing powder, Basic Rhinestones, Wink of Stella, Beautiful Pattern embossing folder

Happie Stampin'!

Ready for a little more holiday floral inspiration?

Go NEXT to see what Connie created or BACK to

see what Libby created!

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #370

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Stockings are the hidden gems of holiday morning—small surprises 

that bring big smiles. This year, let’s fill them with thoughtful, creative 

goodies that go beyond candy canes for this week's rubberFUNatics 

Weekly Challenge! What fun treats do you like to include in your stockings?

Yummy hot cocoa treats are always a favorite! 

I added the peppermint cocoa packet, a chocolate santa

and a peppermint to stir and enjoy long after the cocoa is gone!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: More than Autumn
Ink: Real Red, Tuxedo Black, Shaded Spruce

Paper: Basic White, Basic Black, Shaded Spruce, Take a Bow DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies, Adhesive-backed Peppermints, White Tulle, More than Autumn dies, Red/White Baker's Twine

Thanks for joining me this week!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Sparkling Ornaments

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The holidays are the perfect time to let your creativity shine, and today I’m sharing a card project that combines two favorites: the ornaments from the Jar of Joy stamp set and a card template from the Holiday Mini Catalog. Together, they create a design that’s both classic and playful—ideal for spreading cheer this season.

Using a template gives you a base to get you started - you

just need to focus on the fun of decorating! 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Jar of Joy

Ink: Tuxedo Black

Paper: Thick Basic White, Real Red, Gathering Together DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies, Red/White Baker's Twine, Wink of Stella, Basic Rhinestones

Stampin' Blends: Real Red, Old Olive, Darling Duckling

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #651

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Welcome to the Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge!
This week, we have an inspiration photo to sparkly our holiday creativity!

How do you see this photo? Traditional holiday colors?

Beautiful greenery? Packages tied up with pretty ribbon? The choice is

up to you! Have fun and see where your creativity takes you!

I added my own little twist to the basic sketch design. I added a 

few snowflakes and a sentiment for any winter occasion or event!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Delicate Pines

Ink: Pool Party, Craft White

Paper: thick Basic White, Real Red, Basic Black, Shaded Spruce

Accessories: Red/White Baker's Twine, Delicate Pines dies, Basic Rhinestones, Real Red Stampin' Blends

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more designs featrung this week's challenge:

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Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Thinking of You FREE Tutorial

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There’s something magical about pine trees—their quiet strength, their year-round elegance, and the way they instantly bring a sense of peace to any project. With the Delicate Pines stamp bundle, you can capture that same feeling in your crafting. Whether you’re designing holiday cards, winter scrapbook pages, or nature-inspired gifts, this bundle makes it easy to add intricate detail and heartfelt charm. 

I'm offering this project as a FREE printable tutorial in my weekly newsletter next week. Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter HERE to get access when it goes live on Sunday! 

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

EXCLUSIVE: True Blue Florals Designer Series Papers

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12" x 12" True Blue Florals designer series papers Have you ordered the December Product of the Month?  These versatile papers are perfect for all your paper crafing projects -  cards, tags, home decor and more! Check out these adorable bags featuring these pretty pattern papers! Only available while supplies last!

To create a gift bag:

1. Score two pieces of 12" x 12" designer series paper with the same pattern at 3" and 11-1/2", then rotate a quarter turn and score at 3".
2. Fold on all the score lines and cut along one score line of the 3" x 3" square in the corner of the paper to create a tab. Repeat for the 1/2" x 3" corner tab.

3. Assemble the bag by adhering the 3" side of one page to the 1/2" side of the other page. Then tuck in the tabs and adhere the bottom flaps together.
4. To create handles, score two 2-1/2" x 12"  strips of designer series paper along the short edge at 3/4" and 1-3/4". Fold at the score lines and adhere together.
5. Adhere the handles to the inside of the bag and reinforce them by adhering a piece of 7-1/2" x 2"  cardstock over the ends of each handle inside the bag.

Didn't get your papes yet? Grab yours now!

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Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Black and Gold Christmas

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The Create with Stampin' Friends is adding a touch of

elegance to this week blog hop with a Black and Gold 

Christmas theme. It's timeless, sophisticated and versatile and brings

sparkle and warmth to any type of holiday decor!

While traditional reds and greens will always have their place, there’s something magical about the way gold shimmers when combined with black—it’s like twinkling lights against a winter’s night sky.

This card features the Branching Out bundle along with a sneak peek of the Lovely Stripes embossing folder and white with gold ribbon coming in January 2026. Together, black and gold transform ordinary holiday décor into something extraordinary—polished, refined, and effortlessly stylish!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Branching Out

Ink: Versamark

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic Black, Gold Foil

Accessories: Branching Out dies, Lovely Striped embossing folder, White with Gray ribbon, Adhesive Back Metallic Gems, Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Black and White an Gold Baker's Twine

Happie Stampin'!

Ready for more black and gold holiday ideas?

Go NEXT to see what Connie created or BACK to see

what Libby created!