CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Animal Kingdom

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome to this week’s Create with Stampin' Friends blog hop where it is all about the Animal Kingdom. We are bringing a little magic from the wild straight to your craft table!

There’s something wonderfully peaceful about the Animal Kingdom 

when it meets the water’s edge. For this hop, I wanted to capture that calm, 

reflective moment when nature slows down and invites us to simply relax.

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Relaxing Waterside

Ink: Cloud Cover, Craft White, Tuxedo Black

Paper: Basic White, Cloud Cover, Basic Black, Peaceful Pine, Painter Patterns In-Color DSP

Accessories: Relaxing Waterside dies, Water Painter, 2026-2028 In-Color Dots, Stylish Shapes dies

Stampin' Blends: Gray Granite, Crisp Cantaloupe

Happie Stampin'!

Ready for more Animal Kingdom ideas?

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or BACK to see what Libby created!

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rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #392

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There’s something wonderfully refreshing about a sketch that invites you to slow down and savor the creative process. This week’s rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge sketch does just that — a clean, balanced layout that’s perfect for showcasing the breezy charm of the Splash & Relax bundle

from the Online Exclusives Collection!

The Splash & Relax bundle brings personality and playfulness to 

every layer, turning a simple sketch into a mini vacation on paper!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Splash and Relax

Ink: Blueberry Bushel, Craft White

Paper: Basic White, Blueberry Bushel, Basic Black, Golden Glow, Barely Blush, Waterside Retreat DSP, Brushed with Beauty DSP

Accessories: Splash and Relax dies, Basic Rhinestones, Stylish Shapes dies

Thanks so much for joining me this week!

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

A Lovely Day

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Bring botanically inspired elegance to your cards and paper projects with the Paradise Garden bundle. Stamped silhouettes of flowers and greenery pair beautifully with textured impressions from the hybrid embossing folder. The coordinating dies cut out intricate botanical elements and banners, ideal for highlighting stamped sentiments. Perfect for heartfelt cards and uplifting messages, this bundle adds a fresh floral touch to every design!

  

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Paradise Garden

Ink: Poppy Parade, Petal Pink

Paper: Basic White, Poppy Parade, Petal Pink

Accessories: Paradise Garden dies

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #673

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Welcome to the Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge! This week’s sketch is the perfect blend of structure and freedom — just the way we like it. Whether you’re crafting at your kitchen table, in your studio, or alongside your favorite crafty friends, this layout gives you room to play with layers, texture, and those little details that make your card all your own.

I couldn’t resist leaning into the sunshine theme — bright colors, breezy textures, 

and a touch of whimsy that says “Fun in the Sun!”. I'm ready for summer!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Splash and Relax

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Versamark

Paper: Basic White, Lemon Lolly, Timid Tiger, Silver Foil, Gold Foil, Splash of Sparkles DSP

Accessories: Splash and Relax dies, Spotlight on Nature dies, Gold Sparkle Dots, Lovely Arrangements dies

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more ideas featuring this week's challenge:

June Creative Case and More - Summer Splash

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Ahhhh! The first real wave of summer—the bright colors, the carefree energy, the feeling that everything is just a little more fun. This month’s Creative Case & More - Summer Splash - captures all of that sunshine‑soaked joy and bundles it into one irresistible crafting experience featuring the playful Splash & Relax Bundle from the Online Exclusives Collection.

If you’re ready for a creative getaway without leaving your craft table, this is your kit!

Reserve your kit by June 1st - Kits ship by June 15th

  

June Kit W/ BUNDLE - $89.00 (contact me directly)

June KIT ONLY - $45.00 - HERE

June OPTIONAL ADD-ON: $15.00 - HERE

(ships with kit)

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May Kit Reveal - Guys and Gears

Velvet Meadow Suite

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There’s something timeless about a card that simply says Thinking of You. This card features the Velvet Meadow suite and captures that sentiment beautifully. The gorgeous Velvet Meadow designer paper set the color palette for this card and the specialty flocking on the papers bring a soft, touchable texture to your handmade projects.

This card is ideal for sending a little comfort or encouragement — proof that a handmade note can bloom brighter than any bouquet!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Flowering Meadow

Ink: Peaceful Pine, Berry Burst, Craft White

Paper: Basic White, Berry Burst, Bubble Bath, Velvet Meadow DSP

Accessories: Scallop Blooms dies, Basic White Baker's Twine, Basic Rhinestones, Berry Bust Stampin' Blends, Floweing Meadow dies, Water Painter

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

NEW Impressions Plate

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You've heard of die cutting. Now, get ready for Impressions dies and plates! Combined with the Stampin' Cut and Emboss machine, these dies and plates will provide a more defined design - check it out:

 

Shop the Impression Plate HERE

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Sprigs and Twigs

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome back to another inspiring Saturday blog hop with Create with Stampin’ Friends! This week, we’re wandering into the wild and whimsical world of sprigs and twigs and all things beautifully botanical. Whether you love the look of delicate greenery, rustic woodland textures, or bold botanical silhouettes, this theme is a playground for creativity.

My project today spotlights the Fern and Flora design — a layered card 

that blends embossed panels, leafy die‑cuts, and a touch of rustic charm. 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Ferna and Flora

Ink: Secret Sea

Paper: Basic White, Old Olive, Garden Green, Moonlit FLora DSP

Accessories: Fern and Flora DSP, Stylish Shapes dies, Old Olive RickRack, Dewdrop Embellishments

Happie Stampin'!

Be sure to check out more sprigs and twig ideas!

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