Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #694

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It’s time for another Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge, and this week we’re getting creative with a sketch challenge! Sketches are such a wonderful way to spark inspiration and get those creative juices flowing. They give you a starting point while still leaving plenty of room to make the design your own.

For my card, I reached for the beautiful Sunflower Fields designer paper. The gorgeous autumn florals, warm seasonal patterns, and earthy colors were perfect for creating a festive Thanksgiving card.

I had fun combining the different patterned papers to bring the sketch to life, mixing bold sunflowers with coordinating plaid, stripes, and polka dots. I added a few layered decorative elements, including a sunflower, a little pumpkin from the Thanks and Giving stamp set, and a cheerful flower, to give the card extra dimension and a touch of fall charm. The Happy Thanksgiving banner brings everything together for a card that’s ready to share with someone special around the holiday table.

One of my favorite things about sketch challenges is seeing how differently everyone interprets the same layout. You can follow the sketch closely, switch up the colors and patterns, or add your own special touches to make it uniquely yours!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Thanks and Giving

Ink: Early Espresso

Paper: Thick Basic White, Crumb Cake, Sunflower Fields DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies, Metallic Gems

Stampin' Blends: Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Pecan Pie

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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NEW All-Inclusive Holiday Kit

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The holiday season is all about spreading joy, sharing handmade kindness, and creating special touches for the people we love! And what better way to get a head start on your holiday crafting than with the Festive Plaid Pop-Out kit?!

If you love creating beautiful holiday projects without spending hours gathering supplies and planning designs, this kit is sure to make your holiday crafting a little merrier!

I love how kits take the guesswork out of creating! With coordinating supplies and designs to create (10) cards and (10) tags, you can spend less time planning and more time enjoying the creative process. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just getting started, holiday kits are a wonderful way to make handmade projects simple, fun, and stress-free.

You can check out this kit along with all the other
kits from the kit collection in my online store HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Love What You Ink Stamp Event

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Are you ready for some stampin' fun?? Whether you can join me in person or take a kit "to-go", there is lots of crafting fun for everyone! 

Get all the details and reserve your spot/kit HERE

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Thinking of You

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Sometimes, a soft color palette, pretty florals, and a few thoughtful details are all you need to create a card that feels extra special! Today, I'm sharing a sweet floral card featuring the Heirloom Boutique bundle It's a lovely combination of delicate details, soft patterns, and an elegant sentiment that makes this card perfect for letting someone know you're thinking of them. The Heirloom Boutique bundle is on the last chance list and available only while supplies last!

I hope this card inspires you to pull out your favorite florals and 
create something beautiful for someone you love!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Heirloom Boutique

Ink: Basic Black

Paper: Thick Basic White, Barely Blush, Soft Seafoam, Gingham Gallery DSP

Accessories: Heirloom Boutique dies, Softly Woven embossing folder, Scallop Christmas Cheer dies, White Twine, In-Color Dots embellishments

Stampin' Blends: Barely Blush, Soft Seafoam

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Spotlight on Metallics

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Welcome to this week’s Create with Stampin’ Friends Saturday Blog Hop! This week, we’re shining the spotlight on metallics. Metallics are such a wonderful way to add a little extra sparkle and elegance to your holiday projects!

My favorite thing about using metallics is how much of an impact they can make! A little silver cardstock, metallic embossing directly on designer paper, or a few shiny embellishments can transform a simple design into something truly special.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Dreamy Snowflakes
Ink:Versamark
Paper: Basic White, Silver Foil, Creative Celebrations DSP
Accessories: Dreamy Snowflakes dies, Dreamy Snowflakes embossing folder, Stylish Shapes dies, Hydrangea Hue ribbon, Heat Tool, Silver Embossing Powder, Basic Rhinestones

Happie Stampin'!

Now it’s time to see what the rest of our Create with Stampin’ Friends 
team has created for this week’s metallics theme! Go NEXT to see

what Connie created or BACK to see what Libby created!

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #412

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It's time for another rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge, and this week we're getting a head start on holiday gift-giving with a fun theme: Holiday Tags!

I love creating handmade gift tags that add a little extra something special to holiday packages, treat bags, and gifts for friends and family. A pretty tag can make even the simplest package feel thoughtful and festive!

This tag would be perfect for dressing up a Christmas gift, adding to a holiday treat, or tying onto a festive package. It's a wonderful reminder that handmade details don't have to be complicated to make a big impression! Get a FREE kit with any purchase in my online store while supplies last!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Soiree Salutations, Scalloped Christmas Cheer
Ink: Secret Sea
Paper: Thick Basic White, All Wrapped Up DSP, Silver Foil
Accessories: Red Stitched Ribbon, White twine, Basic Rhinestones, Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends, Spotlight on Nature dies, Timeless Harringbone embossing folder, Three Banner Punch

Thanks so much for joining me this week!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Warmth and Love

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There’s just something magical about snowflakes! Even though we don’t get much of the real thing here, I can always bring a little winter wonderland to my craft table with the Dreamy Snowflakes bundle!  

The Dreamy Snowflakes make it so easy to create a beautiful winter scene, and I love that the snowflakes can be used in so many different ways—from elegant holiday cards to snowy scenes and winter greetings.

If you're looking for a way to add a little winter magic to your holiday crafting this upcoming holiday season, I think this bundle is definitely one to have on your wish list!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Dreamy Snowflakes
Ink: Secret Sea, Craft White
Paper: Basic White, Secret Sea, Shimmering Stripes
Accessories: Dreamy Snowflakes embossing folder, Heat Tool, Secret Sea ribbon, Stylish Shapes dies, White Baker's Twine, Welcome Noel dies

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #693

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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It’s time for another Paper Craft Crew weekly challenge, and this week we’re thinking outside the card! 
Our theme is Anything But a Card, and I decided to keep things simple, sweet, and festive with a little candy cane treat. I featured this project at my Winter Wonderland stamp event last week. Fun for a co-worker, neightbor, classroom treat or stocking stuffer.

Sometimes the cutest holiday projects don’t have to be complicated. For this project, I simply wrapped 2 candy canes with a piece of All Wrapped Up Specialty designer series paper and added a few festive stamped details. Great to have a few of these on hand to spread a little extra cheer this holiday season!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Noel Tidings, Scallop Christmas Cheer
Ink: Real Red, Secret Sea, Peaceful Pine
Paper: Thick Basic White, Silver Foil, All Wrapped Up DSP

Accessories: Noel Tidings dies, Dreamy Snowflakes dies, Basic Rhinestones

Stampin' Blends: Real Red, Peaceful Pine

Misc.: Candy Canes, Silver Edge Ribbon

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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