CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Favorite 2026 InColor

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Welcome to the Create with Stampin' Friends Saturday

Blog Hop! Today, the team is sharing their favorite new

In-Color. I love ALL the colors - it was hard to pick just 1!

I can't tell you HOW EXCITED I was to see Crisp Cantaloupe

return! It's the perfect shade of peach that works beautifully with all the color families.

I paired Crisp Cantaloupe with the Balloon Festoon bundle to create a celebratory card suitable for birthdays, milestones, or any occasion that calls for a cheerful sentiment!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Balloon Festoon

Ink: Crisp Cantaloupe, Craft White

Paper: Thick Basic White, Crisp Cantaloupe, In-Color Painter Patterns DSP

Accessories: Balloon Festoon dies, In-Color Dots

Happie Stampin'!

Ready to see what colors the rest of the team chose?

Go NEXT to see what Connie created

or BACK to see what Libby created.

  

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #388

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There’s something wonderfully freeing about taking a simple shape and letting it bloom into something unexpected. This week’s rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge is all about Fun With Shapes, and I'm spotlighting one of the most versatile shapes in the craft garden: a simple circle.

Circles are everywhere in paper crafting — layers, windows, focal points, shaker frames — but today I'm giving it a fresh twist. With the card on the right, I took a circle from the Spotlight on Nature dies and cut it directly into the designer paper and simply popped it up with Stampin' Dimensionals and added a sentiment. With the card on the left, I die cut the circle and then sliced the circle up into strips and popped the pieces up with Stampin' Dimensionals and finished it off with a sentiment. I love how simple these cards are and these gorgeous Scenic Coast designer papers worked perfectly!

SU!pplies: Stamps: Scalloped Blooms

Ink: Secret Sea

Paper: Thick Basic White, Balmy Blue, Scenic Coast DSP

Accessories: Spotlight on Nature dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Adhesive-Backed Sequins, Bordered in Beauty dies

Stampin' Blends: Poppy Parade, Secret Sea, Balmy Blue

Thanks so much for joining me this week!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

May Creative Case and More - Guys and Gears

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If you’ve ever wished for a crafting kit that delivers bold textures, masculine style, and projects that practically hum with mechanical charm, this month’s Creative Case & More is going to make your creative heart rev like an engine.

Say hello to Guys & Gears, featuring the ruggedly versatile Gears & Textures bundle. This kit is packed with industrial vibes, layered metalwork looks, and just the right amount of grit and polish to help you create cards for the guys in your life — and anyone who loves a little mechanical magic!

Reserve your kit by May 1st - Kits ship by May 15th

May Kit W/ BUNDLE - $90.00 (contact me directly)

May KIT ONLY - $45.00 - HERE

May OPTIONAL ADD-ON: $15.00 - HERE

(ships with kit)

Prices INCLUDE shipping and tax

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April Sneak Peek - Home Grown

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #669

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Welcome back to another week of creative play! This week’s Paper Craft Crew challenge has you stepping straight into the garden with a floral‑themed challenge that’s all about petals, palettes, and the joy of letting color bloom across your craft table. Whether you love soft botanical outlines, bold layered blossoms, or tiny tucked‑in sprigs, this theme is wide open for your imagination to wander.

Florals are endlessly adaptable. They can be bold or delicate, modern or vintage, layered or clean and simple. They’re also a wonderful way to explore color stories — from soft pastels to vibrant jewel tones — and they pair beautifully with techniques like embossing, watercoloring, die‑cutting, and ink blending. No matter your style, there’s always a way to let your creativity bloom!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Heirloom Blooms

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Craft White

Paper: Thick Basic White, Lost Lagoon, Basic Black

Accessories: Every Day Arches, Heirloom Boutique dies, White Ribbon, Adhesive Back Sequins

Stampin' Blends: Lost Lagoon, Soft Seafoam, Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia

Now it's your turn - make something pretty!

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

See more ideas featuring this week's challenge:

Filled with Love

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Some cards feel like a quiet breath of spring, and today’s project is exactly that — soft florals, gentle colors, and a sentiment that wraps around you like a warm hug. I’m excited to share this one with you because it features a sneak peek of the NEW Heirloom Boutique bundle and came together in the sweetest, most organic way.

The background is a field of hand‑stamped blooms, each one outlined with that sketchy, heirloom‑boutique charm. I kept the centers a warm golden tone and tucked in fresh green leaves to give the whole panel a soft, botanical feel. It’s the kind of pattern that looks effortless but instantly elevates the card.

To anchor everything, I added a strip of green patterned paper — just enough contrast to ground the design without stealing the spotlight. Over that sits a stitched rectangle sentiment panel, crisp and clean, carrying the heartfelt message:

Watch for the NEW Heirloom Boutique bundle coming to my online store in May!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

May Interchangeable Magnetic Easel - Happy Birthday America

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I'm SO EXCITED to share with you the May Interchangeable 

Magnetic Easel Frame - Happy Birthday America!! It's a special 250th celebration! 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 décorin seconds. Limited kits available while supplies last. 

EASEL SOLD SEPARATELY. 

SU!pplies Needed to Complete:
Stamps: Balloon Festoon
Ink: Versamark, Craft White
Accessories: Balloon Festoon dies

Happy Birthday America KIT ONLY - $25.00 -  SOLD OUT

(includes shipping)

Please allow 7 -10 business days 

Happy Birthday America PDF ONLY - $6.95 - HERE

(emailed upon payment confirmation by 4/24)

Easel Sold Separately - HERE

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 from qualifying purchases, which helps support my work.

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Feel Better Soon

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Some stamp sets just know how to deliver comfort with a smile, and the soon-to-be-released Ouch stamp set from the Online Exclusives Collection does exactly that. Whether you’re sending a little love to someone recovering from surgery, fighting off a cold, or simply navigating a rough week, this set helps you wrap your care in color, kindness, and a dash of whimsy. Watch for the Ouch stamp set coming to my online store in May!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Favorite New Catalog Bundle

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There’s a special kind of joy that comes with a brand‑new catalog — that fluttery, can’t‑wait‑to‑ink‑it feeling when a bundle jumps straight into your heart. For this week’s challenge, we’re celebrating that feeling by featuring our favorite new‑catalog bundle.!

I chose Heirloom Boutique and this bundle is everything I love about spring crafting — soft florals, gentle curves, and that timeless elegance that makes even the simplest card feel like a keepsake. It’s the kind of bundle that practically whispers ideas the moment you open the case.

Whether you’re drawn to bold botanicals, playful patterns, or something wonderfully unexpected, this challenge is all about celebrating what inspires you most!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Heirloom Boutique

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Barely Blush

Paper: Basic White, Barely Blush, Gold Foil, Bloom Boutique

Accessories: Everyday Arches dies, Barely Blush ribbon, Bordered in Beauty dies

Stampin' Blends: Peaceful Pines, Barely Blush, Crisp Cantaloupe

Happie Stampin'!

Ready to see more favorites from the rest of the team? 

GO NEXT to see what Connie created or

BACK to see what Libby created!