rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #378

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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Welcome to the rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge!

This week, the theme is Simple Stamping.

Create your card using only stamps, ink a paper.

It's not as easy as it seems. - it's hard not to add a layer or embellishment!

I chose to use the Seasonal Celebrations and Reason to Celebrate

stamp sets along with the 2024-2026 In-Colors for my card.

The party hats from the Seasonal Celebrations stamp set shows that 

you don’t need a pile of supplies to make something fun and festive. 

With just stamps, ink, and paper, you can create projects that feel 

bright, cheerful, and wonderfully simple!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Seasonal Celebrations, Reason to Celebrate

Ink: Shy Shamrock, Pretty in Pink, Peach Pie, Summer Splash, Petunia Pop, Tuxedo Black, Lemon Lolly

Paper: Thick Basic White

Thanks so much for joining me this week - I hope you'll give simple stamping a try!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Dollar Store Stampin' Up! Style Valentine Tree

 Good Morning, Stampers!

During a recent stroll through Dollar Tree — the kind where you swear you’re “just grabbing one thing” — I spotted this felt heart Valentine tree. Of course, I knew right away it needed a little Stampin' touch so I added the Endless Love die cuts using felt in coordinating colors. So quick and simple - I just LOVE how it came out!

What I love most about this project is how accessible it is. A $1.25 heart tree, a set of dies you already love, and a few minutes of creative play — that’s all it takes to make something meaningful.

Crafting doesn’t have to be complicated to be beautiful. Sometimes the simplest projects are the ones that stay with us the longest.

If you try this idea, I’d love to hear how you made it your own. Creativity grows when we share it!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #659

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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This week's Paper Craft Crew Weekly challenge is to create a Valentine 

treat - Anything BUT a Card. 

Valentine’s Day crafting doesn’t have to stop at cards — sometimes the most charming projects are the ones that brighten up your home. 

I chose to create a home decor treat featuring 

the Made with Love designer paper and the Endless Love dies. A sweet idea to spread a little love and brighten up a shelf, tier tray, table or desk. 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Reason to Celebrate

Ink: Real Red

Paper: Basic White, Flirty Flamingo, Real Red, Made with Love

Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies, Endless Love dies, Real Red ribbon, Bubble Bath ribbon

Misc.: Wooden Skewers

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more ideas for this week's challenge:

Custom Ink Spots!

 Good Morning, Stampers!

If you’ve ever wished you had the perfect ink color for a project — not too big, not too messy, and easy to take on the go — Stampin’ Spots are about to become your new crafting best friend. Our Uninked Stampin’ Spots let you create your own mini ink pads in any Classic Stampin’ Ink color or any ink color combinations you love. The best part is how incredibly simple they are to use! 

One of the biggest advantages of making your own Stampin’ Spots is the ability to build coordinated color sets. Imagine a set of spots in your favorite neutrals for everyday stamping, or a rainbow of brights ready for your next scrapbook layout. You can even create themed sets — holiday colors, pastels for spring, or bold jewel tones for cardmaking. 

What about a two - color pad in your school colors, pink and red for Valentine's day, light and dark green for St. Patrick's day or even a tri-color of Fall colors for perfect multi-color leaves??!! 

So many possibilities!  

Tips for Best Results

• Label your spots so you always know which color is inside.

• Store them upside down to keep the ink at the surface.

• Refresh as needed with a few drops of ink refill — they’re endlessly reusable!

Shop the uninked Stampin' Spots HERE

Print the (2) card tutorial HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

NEW! Gears and Textures

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Craft the perfect edgy gift with the Gears & Textures Bundle, adding a rough-hewn feel to your work. Create hardcore, mechanical-inspired cards and crafts with raw, urban style. Use gritty stamps for industrial textures and distressed effects and bold dies for gears, chains, and wire. Give them a rebellious, factory-floor aesthetic they’ll love. It's my new favorite pick for masculine cards - especially using metallic accents!

Shop the Gears and Textures bundle in my

online store HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Monthly Interchangeable Magnetic Easel Frame - Endless Love

 Good Morning, Stampers!

I'm SO EXCITED to share with you my NEW Class to Go for 2026! 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:
Stamps: Endless Love
Ink: Real Red, Craft White, Versamark
Paper: Thick Basic White, Pretty in Pink, Basic Black, Real Red 12x12 Two-Tone
Accessories: Endless Love dies, Party Alphabet dies, Hope Love & Joy dies, Lovely Stripes embossing folder

NON SU!pplies: Macrame cord, Valentine fabric, Felt, Heart Clips, Lace, Tulle, Eye hooks, Magnets, Pink Baker’s Twine

Endless Love Easel KIT ONLY - $25.00 -  SOLD OUT

(includes shipping)

Endless Love Easel PDF ONLY - $6.95 - HERE

(emailed upon payment confirmation)

Easel Sold Separately - HERE

This content contains Amazon affiliate links. I receive a small commission from qualifying purchases, which helps support my work.

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - I HEART You

 Good Morning, Stampers!

I HEART You. A simple message that means everything.

That is the theme for this week's Create with Stampin'

Friends Saturday Blog Hop! 

What better way to send a simple message than

with a handmade card! I started the base of the card 

with the largest die from the Endless Love die set

and a water painter. I added the diluted Bubble Bath

ink into the center creating a large watercolor heart.

I then added the remaining stamped images with a

spritz of water before stamping onto the the watercolor paper

giving the entire card front a watercolor look! 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Endless Love

Ink: Bubble Bath, Strawberry Slush, Craft White

Paper: Strawberry Slush, Bubble Bath, Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper

Accessories: Endless Love dies, Bubble Bath ribbon, Water painter, Strawberry Slush/Pretty in Pink Gems, Stampin' Spritzer

Happpie Stampin'!

Ready for more ideas from the rest of the team?

Go NEXT to see what Connie created or BACK 

to see what Libby created!

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #377

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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I LOVE beautiful paper! Whether it’s the marbled sheets tucked inside a journal, the textured cardstock used for handmade cards, or the patterned pages that elevate a scrapbook — designer paper has a way of turning ordinary projects into something unforgettable.

What do you do when designer paper isn't made to match a stamp set design

or you run out of your favorite pattern, textured or colored paper?
You create your own!

This week’s challenge is all about tapping into your inner artist and creating a one‑of‑a‑kind paper design that reflects your style, your mood, or your wildest creative impulses.

I combined the Reason to Celebrate sentiments with the hearts from 

the Seasonal Celebrations stamp set for my designer paper.

My favorite part of creating custom designer paper is that you

always have the perfect color combination for your project!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Reason to Celebrate, Seasonal Celebrations

Ink: Strawberry Slush, Pretty in Pink, Bubble Bath

Paper: Thick Basic White, Strawberry Slush, Pretty in Pink

Accessories: Endless Love dies, Mini Alphabet dies, Hope Love and Joy dies, Bubble Bath ribbon, Strawberry Slush/Pretty in Pink gems

Thanks for joining me today! I hope you have fun creating some designer paper for your next project!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa