rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #401

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Who says poinsettias have to wait until December? This week,
I'm adding a little holiday cheer to the rubberFUNatics sketch challenge with the NEW Pretty Poinsettia bundle for a card that feels both festive and fresh! It's a joyful mix of holiday magic and summertime brightness. The embossed white background adds cool texture, while the plaid banner and bold red mini banner give that cozy Christmas‑morning feel.
The star bloom steals the show, layered in Real Red and Peaceful Pine with a pop of Golden Glow in the center — because even in July, we deserve a little sparkle!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Pretty Poinsettia

Ink: Early Espresso

Paper: Thick Basic White, Peaceful Pine, Real Red, A Stitched Season DSP

Accessories: Pretty Poinsettia die, Gold Gltter Dots, Swirls of Magic embossing folder

Stampin' Blends: Peaceful Pine, Golden Glow, Real Red

Thanks so much for joining me this week - I hope you give this sketch a try!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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Enjoy Your Day

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Velvet Meadow is a celebration of texture, tone, and botanical elegance. Each sheet feels like a stroll through a wildflower field—lush greens, soft mauves, and velvety neutrals that make every project feel grounded and organic. Whether you’re crafting a heartfelt card, building a gift enclosure, or designing a scrapbook page for a special occasion, this paper brings instant floral sophistication!

Velvet Meadow isn’t just paper—it’s a mood, a moment, a soft breath of creativity. It’s the kind of designer paper that makes you want to brew a cup of tea, sit by a sunny window, and craft something that feels like a little piece of nature.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Balloon Festoon

Ink: Berry Burst

Paper: Thick Basic White, Berry Burst, Peaceful Pine, Velvet Meadow DSP

Accessories: Iridescent Glitter Ribbon, Berry Burst Stampin' Blends, FLoral Spray embossing folder, Stylish Shapes dies, Mini Stapler

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #682

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This week, the Paper Craft Crew is celebrating the art of wordplay—because sometimes, one word says it all! Whether you stamp, emboss, die‑cut, or layer your letters, have FUN with LETTERS and let your sentiment take center stage!

I included some fun NEW Online Exclusive products for my card.

Merriest Tags “JOY” card—is a golden reminder that typography can be just as expressive as imagery. The embossed gold letters shimmer with personality, while the holly sprigs peek through to add festive flair. I finished off the card with some colored rhinestones for added sparkle!

Tip for the wreath: Stamp the holly image around a die cut circle!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Merriest Tags

Ink: Basic Black, 

Paper: Thick Basic White, Gold Foil

Accessories: Party Alphabet dies, Swirls of Magic embossing folder, Basic Rhinestones

Stampin' Blends: Real Red, Peaceful Pine

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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August Creative Case and More - Celebrating 3 Years!

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Celebrating 3 Years of Creative Case and More!

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The moment August arrives in the craft room, something magical happens. Colors soften. Textures deepen. And suddenly, every project begs for a touch of leafy elegance. That’s exactly why this month’s Creative Case & More craft kit is built around the stunning Simply Leaves bundle — a set that brings organic beauty, effortless layering, and year‑round versatility straight to your fingertips.

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Sunset Coast Congratulations

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When the day drifts toward dusk, the colors soften and the world feels still — that’s the feeling behind my latest card using the Sunset Coast bundle. With its serene palette and dimensional dies, this project turns your craft table into a seaside getaway!

A crisp “Congratulations!” sentiment makes this design perfect for new adventures — from retirements to graduation to home purchases. I tied a simple white ribbon bow for softness and added three pearl embellishments to echo the sparkle of sea foam.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Sunset Coast

Ink: Blueberry Bushel

Paper: Thick Basic White, Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Scenic Coast DSP

Accessories: Sunset Coast dies, Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels, White Seam Binding, Forever Plaid embossing folder

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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Relax with a Book

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There’s something wonderfully peaceful about celebrating a birthday with a handmade card that feels like a quiet moment all to itself. Today’s project features the Relaxing Waterside bundle, paired with soft, simple watercoloring to create a scene that feels like a gentle pause — the perfect way to send warm birthday wishes.

For this card, I wanted a scene that captures that “exhale” feeling we all crave on our birthday — a little escape, a little calm, a little beauty. The waterside imagery practically invites you to slow down, making it the perfect backdrop for a heartfelt birthday sentiment.

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Relaxing Waterside

Ink: Crumb Cake, Lost Lagoon, Gray Granite, Early Espresso

Paper: Fluid Watercolor, Crumb Cake, Lost Lagoon

Accessories: Relaxing Waterside dies, Water Painter

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Jolly July

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July always feels like a secret doorway — one foot still in sunshine, the other stepping into the earliest sparkle of holiday crafting. For this week’s Create with Stampin’ Friends Blog Hop, our theme Jolly July invites you to blend warm‑weather whimsy with festive cheer. Think of it as Christmas sneaking into your craft room wearing flip‑flops!

My card features the Stitched Stocking bundle - part of the newest line of the Online Exclusives Collection for July. Jolly July reminds us that creativity doesn’t wait for December. Whether you’re crafting under sunshine or snowflakes, let your imagination sparkle all year long!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Stitched Stocking

Ink: Versamark, Basic Black

Paper: Thick Basic White, Real Red, Shimmering Stripes Specialty Paper, A Stitched Season DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies, Stitched Stocking dies, White Seam Binding

Happie Stampin'!

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rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #400

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Even though the Arizona sun is doing its best impression of a convection oven, we’re cooling things down with a sprinkle of holiday cheer. The rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge Christmas in July is one of my favorite creative resets—an excuse to pull out the festive colors, the nostalgic textures, and the joyful motifs we adore during the holidays. Create anything but a card for this challenge - stocking stuffers, holiday decor or fun party favors - the crafting elves will be busy! 

Gift card holder: 3" x 8 1/2"

score at 3 1/2" and 7"

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Stitched Stocking

Ink: Secret Sea

Paper: Thick Basic White, Peaceful Pine, Old Olive, Shimmering Stripes Specialty, A Stitched Season DSP

Accessories: Stitched Stocking dies, Real Red Stitched ribbon

Enjoy this week's challenge - Happy Christmas crafting!
~Melissa

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