rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #397

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As the summer sun shines bright and adventure calls, I dove right in to this week's rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge with a theme that captures the spirit of travel and discovery. This week, I chose to explore the Mix and Match Ephemera Under the Sun, a perfect collection to spark memories and dreams of sunny getaways. Travel inspires endless creativity. Even if we can’t always physically roam, crafting travel-themed projects lets us explore new worlds with our imagination and ephemera makes it so easy!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Stitched Stocking

Ink: Craft White
Paper: Thick Basic White, Secret Sea, Splash of Sparkles DSP

Accessories: Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends, Iridescent Faceted gems, Under the Sun ephemera 

Thanks so much for joining me this week! 

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Sharing Creativity with Friends

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There’s something so special about holding another crafter’s work in your hands. Today I’m excited to share these beauties with you and celebrate the makers behind them. Whether you’re here for fresh inspiration, new techniques to try, or simply to admire the artistry of our crafting community, you’re in for a treat. You can see their choices, their style, their little signatures—things you might never think to try on your own. Swap cards remind us that creativity is a shared garden. We grow more when we grow together.

These cards will absolutely be inspiring future projects in my studio, and I hope they spark ideas for you too. Swapping is a wonderful way to connect, stretch your creativity, and celebrate the joy of handmade art.

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #678

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This week’s Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge invites us to step outside the standard cards and let our creativity wander into the land of dimensional, delightful, and downright fun projects. I love when a challenge nudges us to think differently, and this one had me reaching for something summery, sweet, and perfectly patriotic!

Today I’m sharing my Patriotic Popsicle Treat Holder, crafted with the Everyday Arches dies — proof that a die designed for one thing can become anything when you tilt your head and let your imagination take over. I used the 4 1/8" tall arch and made a simple box to hold your favorite yummy treats!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Balloon Festoon

Ink: Craft White, Real Red, Blueberry Bushel, Basic Black

Paper: Basic White, Real Red, Blueberry Bushel, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Love Hope and Koy dies, Bordered in Beauty dies, Water Painter, Everyday Arches dies, Basic Rhinestones, Real Red Stampin' Blends, Blueberry Bushel Stampin' Blends, Candy/treats

Thanks so much for joining us this week!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

See more ideas featuring this week's challenge:

You're Wonderful

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The Botanical Expressions bundle is about to bloom in the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusives collection on July 1st, and it’s one of those releases that instantly feels like a creative playground. If you love layered foliage, soft florals, and that modern‑botanical aesthetic combined with uplifting sentiments that work for every season, this bundle is going to slide straight onto your "must have" list! 

Be sure to check my online store on July 1 for all the details!

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Grateful For Your Kindness

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Today I’m sharing a no‑layer stamped card that proves simplicity can be absolutely stunning. No die‑cutting. No embellishments. No fuss. Just ink, stamps, and a little leafy loveliness. The Simply Leaves bundle is part of the new Online Exclusives Collection coming to my online store July 1st. Clean lines, organic shapes, and a modern botanical vibe make this bundle a dream for quick cards, class projects, and those “I need a card in five minutes” moments we all know too well! Versatile for any occasion all through the Fall season!

Check my online store July 1st for this stamp and punch bundle

as well as more exciting products from the July Online Exclusives Collection!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

July Creative Case and More - Fern and Flutter

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There’s a special kind of magic that happens when nature and creativity intertwine—soft greens, delicate wings, quiet moments that feel like a breath of fresh air. This month’s Fern & Flutter Creative Case & More captures that peaceful, enchanted energy and bundles it into a crafting experience that feels like stepping into your own secret garden.

If you love projects that feel serene, elegant, and full of natural charm, this is the Creative Case you won’t want to miss!

Reserve your kit by July 1st - kits ship by July 15th

 

July Kit W/ BUNDLE - $99.00 (contact me directly)

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CSF Saturday Blog Hop - New Favorite July 2026 Online Exclusive

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome to the Create with Stampin' Friends Saturday

 Blog Hop! This week, the team is sharing some of their

favories from the upcoming July Online Exclusives Collection.

Get those wishlists ready - there are a lot of exciting new products coming!

The July Online Exclusives release is packed with goodies, but the one that leaped straight into my cart  was the Merriest Tags Bundle. I’m a sucker for a good tag set — especially one that layers, coordinates, and practically begs to be turned into quick, charming projects. This bundle checks every box! It'll

be a staple for holiday crafting in the month's ahead!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Merriest Tags

Ink: Basic Black, Soft Seafoam

Paper: Thick Basic White, Shaded Spruce, Real Red

Accessories: Real Red Stitched ribbon, Spotlight on Nature dies, Bordered in Beauty dies, Water Painter, Basic Rhinestones

Stampin' Blends: Shaded Spruce, Real Red

Happie Stampin'!

Check out the team's favorite picks! Go 

NEXT to see what Connie created or

BACK to see what Libby created!

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #396

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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I'm giving this week's rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge a holiday spin with this clean and simple sketch design. I'm featuring the NEW Stitched Stocking bundle from the upcoming July Online Exclusives release. The images in this bundle give a warm and cozy feel - perfect for any theme during the holiday season.

Now it’s your turn to bring this simple sketch to life! Whether you feature 

stockings, snowflakes, ornaments, or something completely unexpected,

I hope this week's challenge gives you a creative jumpstart!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Stitched Stocking

Ink: Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Real Red, Soft Seafoam, Early Espresso

Paper: Basic White, Real Red, Old Olive

Accessories: Water Painter, Merriest Tags dies, Real Red Stitched ribbon, Old Olive Rick Rack

Thanks so much for joining me this week!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa