Extra Special Inspiration

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Today’s post is extra special because I get to shine a spotlight on a few incredibly talented guest designers who graciously shared their creativity with me. One of my favorite things about this community is how each artist brings their own style, color sense, and storytelling to paper — and these cards are such beautiful examples of that! I hope you find a little inspiration from these cards to feature on one of your next projects!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #666

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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Welcome to the Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge!

It's an Easter theme this week and I'm sharing a bright

and cheerful Easter card that just makes me smile. This little bunny from 

the Easter Basket bundle steals the show, and I loved building a soft 

spring scene from the Easter Joy designer paper around him. So easy!

If this little bunny has you feeling inspired, create your own spring‑themed 

project — bunnies, baskets, blooms, chicks, anything that celebrates 

the season — and play along with us! 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Easter Basket

Ink: Tuxedo Black

Paper: Thick Basic White, Pretty in Pink, Soft Seafoam, Easter Joy DSP

Accessories: Easter Basket dies, Spotlight on Nature dies, Basic Beige ribbon

Stampin' Blends: Smoky Slate, Pretty In Pink

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

See all the ideas featuring this week's challenge:

SNEAK PEEK! Fern and Flora

 Good Morning, Stampers!

There’s something magical about a new catalog season, especially when it brings a bundle as beautiful as the new Fern & Flora coming soon in the May–August 2026 catalog. The Moonlit Flora suite collection is all about texture, movement, and the quiet elegance of nature that includes stamps, dies, an embossing folder and coordinating designer papers.  If you love botanical stamping — or you simply can’t resist a good leafy moment — this one is going to feel like an instant classic. 

The Fern & Flora bundle blends soft, organic imagery with crisp detail. The stamps feature layered ferns, delicate stems, and airy wildflower silhouettes that look stunning whether you stamp them in a single shade or build up a full garden scene.Watch for this collection to hit my online store in May!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

April Interchangeable Magnetic Easel Frame - Bloom and Grow

 Good Morning, Stampers!

I'm SO EXCITED to share with you the April Interchangeable 

Magnetic Easel Frame - Bloomand Grow!! This magnetic easel frame is designed to sit beautifully on a shelf, countertop, entryway table, or desk—adding personality to your home all year long. 

Each month brings a brand‑new themed insert that attaches effortlessly with hidden magnets, making it simple to 

refresh your décorin seconds. Limited kits avaiable while supplies last. EASEL SOLD SEPARATELY. 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Help Me Grow
Ink: Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, Tuxedo Black, Cajun Craze, Mossy Meadow, Petal Pink
Paper: Thick Basic White, Pecan Pie, Mossy Meadow, Cajun Craze, Petal Pink, Basic Black, Floral Charm DSP, Silver Foil
Accessories: Help Me Grow dies, Nested Essentials dies, 1/8" hole punch
Misc.: Macrame cord, Mossy Tulle, Burlap ribbon, Gray Buffalo Check ribbon, Garden Tool Fabric, Seed Packet envelope, Chicken Wire, Silver Pearls, Magnets, Eye hook, Easel

Bloom and Grow KIT ONLY - $25.00 -  SOLD OUT

(includes shipping)

Bloom and Grow PDF ONLY - $6.95 - HERE

(emailed upon payment confirmation)

Easel Sold Separately - HERE

This content contains Amazon affiliate links. I receive a small commission
 from qualifying purchases, which helps support my work.

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

April Creative Case and More - Home Grown

  Good Morning, Stampers!

I’m excited to invite you to take part in this month’s  Creative Case & More, featuring the charming Help Me Grow bundle. This kit is all about fresh, garden‑inspired creativity — and I’d love for you to be part of it! Reserve your kit by April 1st - Kits ship by April 15th.

April Kit W/ BUNDLE - $99.00 (contact me directly)

April KIT ONLY - $45.00 - HERE

April OPTIONAL ADD-ON: $15.00 - HERE

(ships with kit)

Prices INCLUDE shipping and tax

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Don't want to miss a single kit?? 

The subscription option may be right for you!

Get all the details HERE and SAVE $5!

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March Kit Reveal - Hoppy Easter

FREE GIFT INCLUDED in the Kit:

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Easter Bunnies and Friends

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome to the Create with Stampin' Friends Saturday Blog

Hop! This week, the team has a little Easter inspiration with 

an Easter bunnies and friends theme! 

Easter crafting is in full bloom! The Easter Basket bundle is one of those sets that 

instantly sparks ideas — adorable characters, sweet spring details, and endless ways 

to mix and match the images to build a whole story on your card front!

Whether you’re sending this card to family, adding it to an Easter basket, 

or creating a whole series featuring each character, the Easter Basket 

bundle makes it easy to craft something joyful and full of personality for Easter.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Easter Basket

Ink: Tuxedo Black

Paper: Thick Basic White, Old Olive, Easter Joy DSP

Accessories: Easter Basket dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Basic Beige ribbon

Stampin' Blends: Pretty in Pink, Old Olive, Fresh Freesia, Peach Pie, Smoky Slate, Bubble Bath

Happie Stampin'!

Ready for more Easter inspiration? 

Go NEXT to see what Connie created or

BACK to see whatLibby created!

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #383

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Easter crafting always brings out the sweetest imagery, and this project was no exception. Today I’m sharing a playful fun‑fold card created with the Easter Basket bundle. for this week's rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge. It’s a cheerful mix of soft patterns, adorable spring characters, and a fold that gives the whole design a little extra charm. Check out the instructions below!

To create this card:

1. Cut the Crumb Cake card base to 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".

2. Score along the long edge at 1 1/4" & 4 1/4".

3. Fold the card in half and fold the top back along the score line. 

4. Cut the designer paper to 1 1/8" x 5 3/8" and adhere to the front panel.

5. Cut a 1 1/4" x 3 3/4" piece of Crumb Cake cardstock.

6. Cut a 1 1/8" x 3 5/8" piece of designer paper and adhere to the Crumb Cake cardstock.

7. Close the card and adhere the Crumb Cake cardstock strip to the front of the card - flush along

the right edge - to create the cross.

8. Cut a 2 7/8" x 5 3/8" & 1 1/2" x 5 1/2" pieces of Crumb Cake cardstock.

9. Stamp the egg image over both pieces using Versamark ink.

10. Adhere the large panel to the card front and the small panel to the inside of the card - along the right edge.

11. Cut a 2 1/2" x 5 3/8" piece of Thick Basic White cardstock. Stamp as desired and adhere to the inside of the card.

12. Cut a small circle from Thick Basic White cardstock and adhere to the cross using Stampin' Dimensionals.

13. Stamp the sentiment, flower, egg & chick onto Thick Basic White cardstock using Early Espresso ink. 

14. Cut the sentiment apart. Color the images as desired and cut. Cut the egg in half.

15. Adhere the chick to the egg.

16. Stamp the bunny onto Early Espresso cardstock using Craft White ink. Let dry completely. Cut.

17. Adhere the pieces to the circle using Stampin' Dimensionals.

18. Adhere (5) adhesive-backed sequins randomly to the cross as desired.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Easter Basket

Ink: Early Espresso, Craft White, Versamark

Paper: Thick Basic White, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Easter Joy DSP

Accessories: Easter Basket dies, Spotlight on Nature dies, Adhesive Backed Sequins

Stampin' Blends: Pretty in Pink, Darling Duckling, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Fresh Freesia

Thanks so much for joining me this week!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Sneak Peek - Coming Soon!

 Good Morning, Stampers!

There’s something magical about a good alphabet set — the kind you reach for again and again because it works with everything. Today I’m sharing a first look at the brand‑new Simple Alphabet stamp set coming soon, and trust me, this one is going to be a staple in your craft room!

Clean lines, modern shapes, and just the right amount of personality make this alphabet perfect for cards, tags, scrapbook pages, planners, and all those little handmade touches we love adding to gifts.

The Simple Alphabet stamp set is incredibly versatile. I can already see it becoming one of those “leave it on your desk” sets because you’ll reach for it constantly. I can’t wait to share more projects with it once the full release goes live.

Watch for the Simple Alphabet stamp set coming to 

my online store in May!

Happie Stampin'! ~Melissa