CSF Saturday Blog Hop - You are What You Eat

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Welcome, crafty friends—it’s time for another round of creative inspiration with the Create with Stampin’ Friends Weekly Blog Hop. This week’s theme, You Are What You Eat, had me smiling from the moment I saw it. I knew right away I wanted to craft something fun, flavorful, and just a little bit indulgent.

So today, I’m sharing a thank‑you card that doubles as a drink‑themed gift card holder, created with the adorable Splash & Relax Bundle from the Online Exclusive Collection. Because honestly—what better way to say “thank you” than with a refreshing beverage on you?.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Splash and Relax

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Pool Party

Paper: Thick Basic White, 2026-2028 In-Color Cardstock Assortment, 2026-2028 Painted Patterns DSP

Accessories: Spash and Relax dies, Water Painter, Blending Brush, Water and Dotted Lines Decorative Mask, 2026-2028 In-Color Dots

Happie Stampin'!

Be sure to continue through the hop to see what the rest of the Stampin’

 Friends have created for this delicious theme.

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BACK to see what Libby created!

     

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rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #390

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Some cards open… and then some cards surprise you. This week’s rubberfunatics Weekly Challenge is all about those delightful, interactive designs that make your recipient pause, tilt their head, and say, “Wait—how does this open?” 

This is a double gate-fold card featuring the Heirloom Boutique

bundle and coordinating Bloom Boutique designer papers.

A clever little construction that looks impressive but comes together with the 

ease of a sunny‑day stroll through the craft garden. The fold creates a 

layered reveal, giving your designer paper and focal image a moment to shine.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Heirloom Boutique, Scallop Blooms

Ink: Tuxedo Black

Paper: Basic White, Hydrangea Hue, Bloom Boutique DSP

Accessories: Heirloom Boutique dies, Floral Spray embossing folder

Stampin' Blends: Hydrangea Hue, Golden Glow

Thanks so much for joining me this week!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Stampin' Up! May Creative Challenge

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There’s something magical about May in the Stampin’ Up! world — the catalog is fresh, the ideas are blooming, and this year, the brand‑new 2026–2028 In Colors are stealing the spotlight. These five hues are vibrant, modern, and full of creative energy, and I couldn’t think of a better way to welcome them than with Stampin' Up!'s May Creative Challenge designed to spark your imagination!

Use one color or mix all five. Keep it clean and simple or go full‑on layered and textured. This challenge is all about celebrating fresh color and fresh creativity. Then, share your completed project on any of Stampin' Up's social medias using #CreativeChallengeSU

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #671

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Welcome to the Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge! This week, we are creating around a multi-layered sketch.

Sketches like this are such wonderful creative companions. They give you a starting point and they’re perfect whether you’re crafting with a plan or just letting your supplies guide you. This one gives you an opportunity to mix patterns, play with layering, or flipping the orientation for a whole new look. The choice is yours! 

My card features the NEW Fern and Flora bundle.

The elegant, nature-inspired imagery and sentiments

are perfect for any occasion or event!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Fern and Flora

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Gray Granite

Paper: Garden Green, Golden Glow, Thick Basic White, Basic Black, Moonlit Flora DSP

Accessories: Gray Granite ribbon, Fern and Flora dies, Fern and Flora embossing folder

Happie Stampin'
~Melissa

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

2026 Catalog is HERE!

 Good Morning, Stampers!

HAPPY NEW CATALOG DAY! If your wishlist is long, consider joining my team and get the NEW 2026-2028 In-Color ink pads FREE in addition to all the other great perks! Visit my Online Store for all the NEW products, Kit Collections and more! Check it out HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

NEW! May Product of the Month!

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If you love exclusive products, you’re going to love Product of the Month, a promotion centered around a special product release every month. The Product of the Month items are specially designed to be some of the best items Stampin’ Up! has to offer that aren’t available in any of our catalogs or our Online Exclusives. Every month we’ll release a new item that is only available for purchase once per account. These items will be limited quantity and are likely to sell out quickly—once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good! Check out the NEW May Product of the Month - Berry Botanical Vellum:

Shop my online store HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Thankful for You - FREE TUTORIAL

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There’s something about a new botanical bundle that feels like opening the windows on the first warm day of the season. The Fern & Flora Bundle, arriving in the May–August 2026 Stampin’ Up! catalog, brings that same breath of fresh air to your craft table. If you love soft greenery, layered textures, and cards that feel like they were plucked straight from a summer garden, this one is going to be a favorite! I'm offering this card as a FREE TUTORIAL in this week's rubberFUNatics Weekly Newsletter. Be sure to subscribe to get access all the printable tutorials as well as details on classes to go, promotions and so much more! Join HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Favorite Designer Paper

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Welcome to the Create with Stampin' Saturday Blog Hop. 

This week, we are sharing our favorite NEW Designer Papers!

Every catalog has that one paper pack that instantly becomes the star of my craft table — and this season, it’s hands‑down the Sunset Coast designer series paper. If you’ve been craving color, movement, and that dreamy “wish I were at the beach” feeling, this collection is going to sweep you right off your flip‑flops! The colors are just gorgeous!!

The paper set the mood for this card — all I added were a few coastal textures, a starfish and shell accent, and a soft ribbon to tie everything together. It’s amazing how a single sheet can set the entire mood of a card!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Sunset Coast

Ink: Secret Sky, Craft White

Paper: Basic White,Secret Sea, Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Sunset Coast dies, Gray Granite ribbon, Crumb Cake Baker's Twine, water painter

Happie Stampin'!

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