Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #688

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This week’s Paper Craft Crew Challenge is a sketch, and I couldn’t wait to play along! Sketches are such a fun way to jumpstart creativity — they give just enough structure to guide your design while leaving plenty of room for personal flair.

For my take on the sketch, I reached for the new Creative Celebrations designer paper and Soiree Salutations stamp set. The playful birds and cozy plaid patterns instantly set a cheerful holiday tone. It's a great sketch that can easily be adapted to any occasion!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Soiree Salutations

Ink: Secret Sea

Paper: Basic White, Real Red, Creative Celebrations DSP

Accessories: Dreamy Snowflakes dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Dreamy Snowflakes embossing folder, Antique Pearls, Real Red Stampin' Blends

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

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Step into September!

 Good Morning, Stampers!

September sweeps in with a burst of inspiration, and this month’s Stampin’ Up! lineup is overflowing with reasons to refresh your craft room and spark new ideas! The brand‑new Sept–Dec Mini Catalog is brimming with festive magic — cozy textures, holiday sparkle, and seasonal suites that make every project feel like a celebration. Pair those delights with the September Online Exclusives, where surprise releases and hidden gems wait to be discovered, and you’ve got a creative playground at your fingertips.

And the spotlight of the month? Our September Product of the Month - Luxe Foliage Specialty Paper! Rich metallic accents, elegant botanical patterns, and a shimmer that turns even the simplest layout into a showstopper — it’s the perfect way to add warmth and glow to your autumn crafting.

Visit my online store HERE to see what's new!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

September Interchangeable Easel - Give Thanks

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The September Interchangeable Easel Kit to Go is all about slowing down, savoring the season, and celebrating the simple joy of gratitude. This month’s kit — Give Thanks — wraps your space in cozy autumn warmth, making it the perfect Thanksgiving décor piece for your craft room, entry table, or holiday gathering display. Add 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 décor in seconds. Limited kits avaiable while supplies last. EASEL SOLD SEPARATELY.

SU!pplies Needed to Complete: 

Stamps: Thanks and Giving

Ink: Early Espresso, Golden Glow, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze, Pecan Pie

Stampin' Blends: Pecan Pie, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Golden Glow

Give Thanks KIT ONLY - SOLD OUT

Give Thanks KIT ONLY (Porch Pick-Up) - SOLD OUT

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Give Thanks PDF ONLY- $6.95  - HERE

(emailed upon payment confirmation by September 7th)

Easel Sold Separately - HERE

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Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

No-Line Watercoloring

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There’s a certain elegance in letting watercolor do the talking. By starting with the faintest of outlines, no‑line watercoloring transforms a simple stamped image into something that looks entirely hand‑painted. Today’s project showcases how approachable this technique can be—inviting you to blend, soften, and build color until your design glows with quiet artistry.

Detail and no-line watercolor uses very light outlines, often stamped in pale ink, to create a soft, hand-painted look without harsh borders. Start with faint lines, then apply loose washes of color. Build depth through layered glazing after each layer dries. Finish with subtle details and darker accents to define shapes and add dimension without relying on heavy outlines. Pro tip: Want a lighter outline? Stamp off!

Get the FREE printable project sheets HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Favorite New Sept-Dec Catalog/Online ExclusiveSU!

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The crafting season is officially in full swing, and between the Sept–Dec Holiday Mini Catalog and the ever‑growing Online Exclusives Collection, inspiration is everywhere! For this week’s Create with Stampin’ Friends Saturday blog hop, we’re celebrating our favorite bundles from these two exciting collections.

Whether you love the cozy classics of the holiday lineup or the fresh surprises tucked into the online releases, this time of year makes it easy to create projects that sparkle with creativity!

For me, the standout is the Wrapped Greenery bundle — it captures the cozy elegance of the season, so I layered rich greenery and berries against a textured white background. I paired it with a sentiment from the Scalloped Christmas Cheer stamp set. The result is a card that feels crisp, classic, and full of traditional holiday cheer!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Wrapped Greenery, Scalloped Christmas Cheer

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Cloud Cover

Paper: Basic White, Cloud Cover, Peaceful Pine, All Wrapped Up DSP

Accessories: Cloud Cover ribbon, White Baker's Twine, Basic Rhinestones, Wrapped Greenery dies, Softly Woven embossing folder

Happie Stampin'!

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rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #406

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It's a color challenge for this week's rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge and the palette feels like a cozy stroll through an autumn market — Crumb Cake for rustic charm, Crisp Cantaloupe for soft sweetness, Pretty Peacock for rich elegance, and Golden Glow for that irresistible touch of warmth. Together, they create a harmony that’s both soothing and spirited. A beautiful combination for any Fall project!

I couldn’t resist pulling out the NEW Painted Pumpkins bundle for this challenge. I started by creating my own background paper and then added an embossed Pretty Peacock panel for texture, layered it with Golden Glow, Crisp Cantaloupe and Crumb Cake bordered strips, and finished with a stitched circle spotlighting a single pumpkin — a little “Hey” to brighten someone’s Fall day!

Watch for the Painted Pumpkins bundle to hit my online store September 1st!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Painted Pumpkin
Ink: Basic Black, Pretty Peacock
Paper: Basic White, Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow, Pretty Peacock, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Painted Pumpkin dies, Water Painter, Bordered in Beauty dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Linen Thread, Seasonal Cheer Mini embossing folders
Stampin' Blends: Crumb Cake, Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow

Have fun with this week's color challenge!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

2026 Creativity Advent Calendar

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Discover the crafting magic in the 12 Days of Creativity Advent Calendar. Full of products you can craft with all year long, this calendar contains never-before-seen dies, paper, embellishments, and more only available through this calendar. Once these calendars are sold out, they’ll be gone for good, so make sure you grab yours while supplies last!   And did I mention that these make great gifts. too? If someone you know is  looking for the perfect present for the crafter in their life, encourage them to  check out this exclusive product. After all, there’s nothing better  than giving the gift of crafting!    * For only $99, this calendar comes with $130 worth of exclusive products. * In addition to 12 surprises inside the calendar, it also comes with an exclusive stamp set! Watch for these kits to hit my online store on Septenber 1st!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #687

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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This week’s Paper Craft Crew Challenge inspired a cozy, sunshine‑filled creation featuring the Phrases & Frames stamp set. I wanted to capture the feeling of a heartfelt hug — something simple yet full of warmth.

The sketch’s vertical panel gave me the perfect space to show off this sweet Bloom Boutique floral paper. I paired it with a textured background using the NEW Softly Woven embossing folder that adds depth without distraction, and finished it off with crisp decorative edges for a polished touch. The sentiment tag — “Sending You Hugs” — ties everything together with a bit of ribbon and thread, making it feel like a gentle embrace in card form.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Phrases and Frames

Ink: Early Espresso

Paper: Thick Basic White, Golden Glow, Bloom Boutique DSP

Accessories: Bordered in Beauty dies, White ribbon, Linen Thread, Softly Woven embossing folder, Golden Glow Dots

Happie Stampin'!
~Meliss

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