Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #674

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Welcome to the Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge!

The moment I saw this sketch, I knew it was the perfect stage for the Balloon Festoon Bundle — those playful shapes, the charming patterns, and the way the dies practically dance across the cardstock. This bundle brings instant celebration energy, and the sketch gave it room to shine!

Sketches like this are the heart of weekly challenges — they give you structure without limiting your creativity. The Balloon Festoon Bundle especially loves a good sketch because the shapes are bold enough to stand alone yet playful enough to mix with patterns, textures, and layers.

If you’re looking to stretch your creativity, this layout is a wonderful place to start. Try switching up the balloon shapes, experimenting with color, or even flipping the sketch for a fresh twist.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Balloon Festoon

Ink: Craft White, Versamark

Paper: Basic White, Basic Black, Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral, Cloud Cover, Paper Medley DSP

Accessories: Balloon Festoon dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Forever Plaid embossing folder, White Baker's Twine

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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Learn and Grow Sneak Peek

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For all who give it an A-plus effort, the Learn & Grow Stamp Set makes the grade. With school-inspired images like pens, books, and rulers, plus encouraging back-to-school sentiments, it’s great for celebrating effort, milestones, and everyday wins. Ideal for cards, notes, and classroom-inspired projects, this set helps you give credit where credit’s due. The Learn and Grow stamp set is part of the  Online Exclusive Collection and will be available in my online store in July! 

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

June Interchangeable Easel - Fun in the Sun

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Get ready for a little FUN in the SUN!! The Interchangeable Magnetic Easel Frame will transform your space with a decorative piece that never gets old. 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 décor in seconds. Limited kits avaiable while supplies last.

EASEL SOLD SEPARATELY.

SU!pplies Needed to Complete:

Stamps: Splash and Relax

Ink: Highland Heather, Daffodil Delight, Balmy Blue, Timid Tiger, Versamark, Craft White

Accessories: Splash and Relax dies

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Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Spectacular Sneak Peek!

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There’s something brewing in the craft room… and it’s Spooctacular! This brand‑new 6" × 6" designer series paper is packed with Halloween charm — from grinning pumpkins to stitched‑up Franken‑faces and fang‑tastic vampires. Each pattern is scaled perfectly for cards, treat holders, scrapbook pages and mini gift boxes! 

The photo above shows just a few ways to use this paper — cone‑shaped treat holders and a sweet little box, each dressed up with personality. Add a tag, a bit of twine, and you’ve got instant Halloween magic.

Watch for this adorable paper from the Online Exclusives Collection to hit my online store in July OR join my team and select it NOW during demonstrator pre-order! 

JOIN HERE

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Animal Kingdom

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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?

Go NEXT to see what Connie created

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

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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

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