Paradise Garden Thank You Box

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Some projects feel like they bloom right in your hands, and this Paradise Garden thank‑you card is one of those pieces that instantly transports you to a lush, watercolor‑washed garden. It’s the kind of design that reminds you why handmade projects feel so special — every layer, every petal, every detail is placed with care.

This box is a lovely reminder that gratitude doesn’t have to be grand to be meaningful. 

Sometimes a thoughtful sentiment, a few beautiful layers, and a moment of 

creativity are all it takes to brighten someone’s day!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Paradise Garden

Ink: Blueberry Bushel

Paper: Blueberry Bushel, Garden Poetry DSP

Accessories: Paradise Garden dies, Blackberry Bliss ribbon, Garden Epoxy Dots

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Match Day

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Some cards practically design themselves, and this Match Day–inspired project is one of those instant winners. With its energetic layout, bright colors, and playful sports‑strategy background, this card is perfect for celebrating big wins, encouraging young athletes, or cheering on someone who’s chasing a goal of their own. It's a new addition to the Online Exclusives Collection! 

Shop the Match Day bundle in my online store HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

OnStage Sneak Peek!

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Wrapping up the make and takes from the last day of convention! These cards feature the NEW Water and Dotted Lines Decorative Masks - they are so fun to create with! Just grab your decorative mask, some ink, cardstock, an ink pad and a package of  note cards. Creating cards has never been easier!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - CASING Connie Babbert

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It's the last week for the The Create with Stampin' Friends 

CASE the DESIGNER!

This week, we are showcasing Connie!!. The card I used for 

the inspiration is from May 22nd. I loved her color selection and I really

liked how she added simple layers with strips of  patterned paper. 

I used the all-new Help Me Grow bundle from the Online Exclusives

Collection. It worked perfectly for her design!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Help Me Grow

Ink: Secret Sea, Old Olive

Paper: Thick Basic White, Strawberry Slush, Old Olive, Secret Sea, Florals in Bloom DSP

Accessories: Help Me Grow dies, Strawberry Slush Stampin' Blends, Iridescent Foil Gems, Lovely Stripes embossing folder

Happie Stampin'!

Check out the rest of the teams ideas from Connie's

inspiration! Go NEXT to see what Connie created or 

BACK to see what Libby created!

     

Hello From Long Beach!

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I'm interrupting this week's rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge and sharing some highlights from our annual Onstage convention in Long Beach, CA! Today, my team and I attended a fun stamping event where we made cards, mingled, swapped and enjoyed a delicious lunch! Check out these cute cards we created!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I'll be back next week with another rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

It's OnStage Long Beach

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I am spending this week in Long Beach at the annual Stampin' Up! convention! Of course, it wouldn't be a true convention without a little stamping before the festivities begin. A group of us got together and took over the hotel lobby for a shoebox swap. Each of us created a card and provided enough supplies for everyone to make the card. Here are a few of the cards we created today. I'll share more soon - stay tuned! 

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #664

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Thank you for joining me for this week's Paper

Craft Crew weekly challenge! This week, we have a simple

sketch that offers lots of opportunities to get creative with

layers, textures and colors - we hope you'll play along!

This project is a reminder that you don’t need complicated techniques to make 

something meaningful. I combined the Along the Lines stamp set, Natural Botanicals

stamp set and the Floral Charm designer paper and I love the 

strong lines, soft expression, and a sense of calm that pairs beautifully

 with a simple sentiment from the Simply Said stamp set.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Along the Lines, Natural Botanicals, Simply Said

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Cajun Craze

Paper: Thick Basic White, Cajun Craze, Floral Charm DSP

Accessories: Gold Sparkle Gems

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out all the ideas featuring this week's challenge:

Sending My Love

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There’s something undeniably special about a handmade card. Long before it reaches someone’s hands, it carries intention — the quiet kind that comes from choosing colors, arranging details, and crafting a message that feels personal. The card I created this week reminded me just how meaningful that process can be.

Believe it or not, this card came together pretty quickly

thanks to this gorgeous Floral Charm designer paper! I hand cut the flowers

directly from the paper, embossed the designer paper

and added a simple sentiment from the Banner Sayings stamp set.

Shop my online store HERE

SU!pplies: Stamps: Banner Sayings

Ink: Misty Moonlight

Paper: Thick Basic White, Floral Charm DSP

Accessories: Damask Designs embossing folder, sanding block, Strawberry Slush/Pretty in Pink Gems, Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends, Stylish Shapes dies

Happie Stampin'! ~Melissa