Save the Date!

 Good Morning, Stampers!

I’m so excited to share a little peek at something special coming your way this winter. Mark your calendars now, because my Winter Wonderland All‑Day Craft Event is officially on the horizon—and you won’t want to miss it! From beginner‑friendly to wow‑factor projects for avid crafters, this event is designed to spark your imagination and send you home with a heart full of joy (and a table full of creations)! Be sure to hold the date so you can join me for a day filled with creativity, community, and winter sparkle. To-Go options will be available, too!

Registration begins May 1, 2026

Join my email list HERE to be in the know!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Repetitive Backgrounds

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Today’s Create with Stampin' Friends theme is all about repetitive stamping.It's the perfect way to show how stamping can transform a simple idea into a full‑blown celebration. With just one playful sentiment and a few festive icons, you can build a background that feels lively, coordinated, and completely custom!

I started by adding ink using the Dotted Line decorative mask and blending brushes.Then, I stamped the sentiment and sprinkled in little images until the entire backgroundwas a birthday celebration! I finished it off with balloons, sentiment and a few coordinating embellishments. Next time you’re staring at a tiny stamp and wondering what to do with it, try repeating it across a panel. You’ll be amazed at how quickly it turns into a pattern that looks designed and intentional.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Balloon Festoon

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Azure Afternoon, Melon Mambo, Gorgeous Grape, Craft White

Paper: Basic White, Basic Black Azure Afternoon

Accessories: Balloon Festoon dies, Water & Dotted Line Decorative Masks, Blending Brushes, Stylish Shapes dies, Shimmering Dots

Stampin' Blends: Melon Mambo, Gorgeous Grape

Happie Stampin'!

Ready for more great repetitive stamping ideas?

Go NEXT to see what Connie created or BACK 

to see what Libby created.

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #385

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Welcome to the rubberFUNatics Weekly
Challenge! This week’s sketch is one of those layouts that does a lot of the design thinking for you. It’s balanced, adaptable, and perfect for showcasing a bold focal image. Whether you lean toward florals, geometric shapes, or playful stamped scenes, this structure gives you room let your creativity shine!

 I hope this card inspires you to jump in. Sketch challenges are such a fun way to stretch your creativity and see how differently we all interpret the same starting point. I can’t wait to see what you create next!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Gallery Blooms, Sending Salutations

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Crumb Cake, Craft White

Paper: Basic White, Blackberry Bliss, Floral Charm DSP

Accessories: Everyday Arches dies, Nested Essential dies, Old Olive Rickrack, Water Painter

Stampin' Blends: Berry Burst, Blackberry Bliss, Old Olive, Pretty Peacock, Pool Party

Thanks so much for joining me this week!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Arizona Demonstrators Round-Up

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YEEHAW! EXCITING NEWS! I am co-hosting our 3rd Annual Arizona Demonstrator's Round-Up this coming July! This event is open to ALL CURRENT Stampin' Up! demonstrators. If you would like to join us in Phoenix for this fun event, register HERE beginning at 7am today!

We have exclusve group hotel rates, too! Reserve a room HERE

Looking forward to seeing you in Phoenix!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #667

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Today I’m sharing a fun, quick, and delightfully bold card inspired by this 

week’s Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge. It features one of my favorite

 “secret weapons” for fast crafting: the Celebration Expressions Memories & More Card Pack. If you’ve ever wanted a card that looks beautifully layered without all the measuring and trimming, this pack is pure magic! 

SU!pplies:
Paper: Basic White, Berry Burst
Accessories: Celebration Expressions Memories and More card pack, Stylish Shapes dies, Basic Black Baker's Twine, Iridescent Discs embellishments

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more ideas featuring this week's challenge: 

FREE TUTORIAL!

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Today I’m sharing a cheerful graduation card that’s all about celebrating big accomplishments with color, texture, and a little handmade magic. Whether you’re crafting for a high‑school grad, a college superstar, or someone who’s just conquered a major milestone, this layout is an easy win with tons of room to personalize your designer paper! Catch this tutorial FREE in my Weekly Newsletter every Sunday:  JOIN HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Sweet Old Friends

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Every once in a while, a new stamp set comes along that feels like a warm hug — nostalgic, charming, and absolutely irresistible. Today I’m thrilled to share an early look at the upcoming Sweet Old Friends bundle and its perfectly paired Silly Old Bear designer papers. If you love storybook whimsy, soft textures, and characters that make you smile the moment you stamp them, this release is going to steal your heart.

The Sweet Old Friends stamp set and Silly Old Bear designer papers are the kind of release that reminds us why we love crafting — heartwarming images, playful patterns, and endless creative possibilities. I can’t wait to share more projects with you as soon as the catalog goes live in May - stay tuned!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Make a Splash!

 Good Morning, Stampers!

There’s something wonderfully refreshing about crafting with a set that instantly transports you to sunshine, cool water, and carefree days—and that’s exactly what the brand‑new Splash & Relax Bundle delivers. I’ve been playing with this upcoming release, and I can already tell it’s going to be a favorite for summer crafting, vacation scrapbooking, and anyone who loves a lighthearted, breezy aesthetic! Summer crafting is about to get a whole lot splashier! Watch for the Splash and Relax bundle coming to my online store in May!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa