rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #369

 Good Morning, Stampers!

One of my favorite things about stamping is discovering new ways to stretch the supplies I already own. This week's rubberFUnatics challenge is to take an all-occasion floral stamp set—something you might reach for year-round—and transform it into a holiday-themed card. It gives you a fresh perspective on something you already have. Don’t be afraid to reimagine your everyday supplies. With a little creativity, your floral stamps can bloom into holiday magic, helping you craft cards that are festive, heartfelt, and uniquely yours!

What I love most about this project is how Gallery Blooms—a set I reach for all year—suddenly feels like it was made for December. With just a shift in the color palette and a festive sentiment, the same stamps can celebrate birthdays, weddings, or the holidays!

Shop the Gallery Blooms bundle HERE

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Gallery Blooms, Delicate Pines

Ink: Versamark, Craft White, Tuxedo Black

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, Gold Foil

Accessories: Gallery Blooms dies, Textured Notes dies, Gold Foil Gems, Wink of Stella

Stampin' Blends: Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow

Thanks so much for joining me this week! I hope you find a little holiday magic in your stamp collection!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

FREE TUTORIALS!

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Check out my newest FREE printable tutorial from this week's weekly newsletter! It features the Delicate Pines bundle and the Thoughtful Moments hybrind embossing folder. It's a great combination for adding a touch of winter to any occasion!  Watch for my weekly newsletter every Sunday - join HERE for your weekly dose of creativity as well as current promotions, kits to go and more!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #650

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The holiday season is here, and what better way to celebrate than with a brand-new sketch challenge! This week, the Paper Craft Crew is inviting you to create with one of the most iconic symbols of Christmas—the Christmas tree—as your focal point. Whether you love clean and simple lines or layers of festive embellishments, this sketch is designed to spark your holiday creativity!

I reached for the Decorative Trees bundle. Using a 

blending brush, I added Old Olive ink over a 4' x 5 1/4"

Thick Basic White panel. I die cut the tree and popped up the panel.

I adhered the die cut tree thru the opening and added a few

embellishments and sentiment. 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Decorative Trees

Ink: Old Olive

Paper: Thick Basic White, Old Olive, Darling Duckling

Accessories: Decorative Trees dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Basic Rhinestones, Real Red Stampin'

Blends, Blending Brush, Water Painter

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more ideas featurung this week's challenge

All-NEW PRODUCT OF THE MONTH !

Good Morning, Stampers!

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 quicklyonce they’re sold out, they’re gone for good!

Check out the video HERE for more details!

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Shop my online store HERE and get the December

Product of the Month before it's gone for good!

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Brushed with Beauty

 Good Morning, Stampers!

If you’ve ever wanted to add effortless charm to your handmade cards or scrapbook pages, the Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper is the perfect choice! With its soft palette of pinks, yellows, blues, and greens, this collection makes layering accents not only simple, but gorgeous for any occasion throughout the year. Whether you’re making cards for spring birthdays, cheerful thank-yous, or scrapbook layouts full of sunshine, this collection helps your projects shine with minimal effort.

Shop the Brushed with Beauty designer paper in my online store HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Easy Stenclling and Stamping with Sponge Daubers

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There’s something magical about turning everyday items into creative tools. Today, I’m sharing a couple of my favorite quick techniques: stencilling and multi-colored stamping with a sponge dauber! It’s easy, fun, and adds a delicate touch to cards, scrapbook pages, or even gift wrap. Download the card tutorials HERE

Sponge Daubers #133773

Lovely Doilies #167104

Shop my online store HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Ready for Christmas

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Get ready for Christmas with Create with Stampin' Friends!

The holiday season is just around the corner, and nothing makes 
a present feel more special than a handmade touch. This week, 

I’m sharing a set of five festive gift tags created with the

  Stampin’ Up! Christmas Tags Designer Paper—a quick 

and joyful project that will have you ready to wrap in style!

These tags show how easy it is to combine ready-made 

punch-outs with Delicate Pines stamps for a handmade look that 

feels polished and festive. Whether you’re wrapping a hostess gift 

or stacking presents under the tree, these tags will make every package shine!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Delicate Pines

Ink: Craft White, Versamark

Paper: Basic Beige, Real Red, Thick Basic White, Shaded Spruce, Christmas Tags DSP

Accessories: Party Banner dies, Red/White Baker's Twine, Basic Rhinestones, Real Red Stampin' Blends, Hole Punch

Happie Stampin'!

Ready for more holiday ideas?

Go NEXT to see what Connie created or

BACK to see what Libby created!

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #368

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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Welcome to the rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge!

The holidays are here, and with them comes the joy of gathering, 

gifting, and creating! While the More Than Autumn bundle may 

sound like it belongs to crisp fall days, its versatility makes 

it a hidden gem for holiday crafting. With its mouth-watering images,

coordinating dies, and playful text to mix and match, you can easily transition

 from pumpkin spice to peppermint mocha in time for Santa!

It's the perfect combination for this week's Inspiration Challenge!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: More Than Autumn

Ink: Craft White, Shaded Spruce, Tuxedo Black

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic Black, Christmas Tags DSP

Accessories: More Than Autumn dies, Perennial Postage dies, Adhesive Backed Peppermints, Basic Rhinestones

Stampin' Blends: Shaded Spruce, Real Red, Pecan Pie, Smoky Slate

Thanks for joining me this week! 

Happie Stampin'

~Melissa