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!

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

Dreaming of Snowflakes

 Good Morning, Stampers!

There’s just something magical about creating with snowflakes, and today’s card is all about bringing a little bit of that winter magic to the craft table! 

For this card, I’m featuring the Dreamy Snowflakes Bundle, and I love how the beautiful snowflake details create such an elegant wintery look. 

The Dreamy Snowflakes Bundle makes it so easy to create beautiful winter and Christmas projects. Whether you’re looking for intricate snowflake details, layered elements, or a simple winter sentiment, this bundle has so many possibilities!

I think this design would also be fun to recreate in different colors—imagine soft pinks, traditional Christmas reds and greens, or even silver and gray!

I hope this card inspires you to add a little winter wonderland magic to your own crafting. Sometimes all you need are a few snowflakes, a little sparkle, and a whole lot of creativity! 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Dreamy Snowflakes
Ink: Hydrangea Hue, Secret Sea
Paper: Basic White, Hydrangea Hue
Accessories: Dreamy Snowflake dies, Dreamy Snowflakes embossing folder, Sparkle Sequins, Scallop Christmas Cheer dies

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #405

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For this week's rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge, we’re playing along with Stampin’ Up!'s Monthly Challenge, bringing their inspiration directly into our creative space. It’s always exciting when our weekly theme connects with the broader Stampin’ Up! community—it gives everyone a chance to play along on a larger scale.

I chose the soft pairing of Pool Party and white to create an elegant winter look. 

Pool Party brings a cool, calming wash of color that feels fresh and airy, 

while crisp white snowflakes add striking contrast without overwhelming 

the design. Together, they create a refined, wintry palette that highlights 

every delicate detail of the NEW Dreamy Snowflakes bundle from the 

upcoming Spetember - December mini catalog.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Dreamy Snowflakes

Ink: Versamark, Secret Sea

Paper: Thick Craft White, Pool Party

Accessories: Dreamy Snowflakes dies, Dreamy Snowflakes embossing folder, White embossing powder, heat tool, White ribbon, white twine, Water Painter, Basic Rhinestones

Are You Up for the Stampin' Up! Challenge?

Join Stampin' Up! live on Facebook and Instagram the first Wednesday of every month at 2:00 p.m. (MT) for the public reveal and even more ideas to spark creativity! (Replays are on YouTube.) Play along and share your projects in the Facebook comments or post them using #CreativeChallengeSU.

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #686

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There’s something wonderfully calming about a sketch challenge — that gentle nudge of structure paired with the freedom to let your creativity drift like snowflakes on a winter breeze. This week’s Paper Craft Crew sketch invited me to play with layers, movement, and a focal point that feels like a quiet moment in a snowy meadow. The Dreamy Snowflakes bundle worked perfectly for this layout!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Dreamy Snowflakes

Ink: Secret Sea, Hydrandea hue

Paper: Thick Basic White, Hydreangea Hue, Creative Celebrations DSP

Accessories: Dreamy Snowflakes embossing folder, Dreamy Snowflakes dies, Hydrandea Hue Dots, White Textured Ribbon

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more ideas featuring this week's challenge:

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #654

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This week’s Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge is all about 

capturing that peaceful, frosty charm of winter, and I couldn’t 

resist reaching for one of my favorites: the Elegant Pine Snowflakes Suite!

Whether you love serene frosty winter scenes or layered textures that feel 

like a walk through fresh snow, this combo delivers effortless elegance

with a gorgeous color combination perfect for all winter celebrations or events!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Delicate Pines

Ink: Pretty Peacock

Paper: Thick Basic White, Elegant Pine Snowflakes DSP

Accessories: Linen Thread, Perennial Postage dies

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #371

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As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, there’s something magical
about gathering around our craft tables to create. Winter brings with it
a palette of frosty blues, cozy creams, sparkling silvers, and festive reds
—perfect for card makers to capture the season’s charm.
Whether you love snowflakes, pine trees, mittens, or twinkling lights,
this is your chance to let your creativity shine and share your unique
take on winter magic for this week's rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge!

This challenge is all about joy, creativity, and sharing. Whether

you’re a seasoned stamper or just starting out, your card will inspire

someone else.So grab your favorite papers, inks, and embellishments,

and let’s make this winter sparkle together!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Delicate Pines

Ink: Pool Party, Craft White

Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic Black, Gold Foil

Accessories: Black/Gold Baker's Twine, Delicate Pines dies, Blending Brush, Water Painter

Thanks so much for joining me this week - Have a Merry Christmas!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #651

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Welcome to the Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge!
This week, we have an inspiration photo to sparkly our holiday creativity!

How do you see this photo? Traditional holiday colors?

Beautiful greenery? Packages tied up with pretty ribbon? The choice is

up to you! Have fun and see where your creativity takes you!

I added my own little twist to the basic sketch design. I added a 

few snowflakes and a sentiment for any winter occasion or event!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Delicate Pines

Ink: Pool Party, Craft White

Paper: thick Basic White, Real Red, Basic Black, Shaded Spruce

Accessories: Red/White Baker's Twine, Delicate Pines dies, Basic Rhinestones, Real Red Stampin' Blends

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more designs featrung this week's challenge:

Thinking of You FREE Tutorial

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There’s something magical about pine trees—their quiet strength, their year-round elegance, and the way they instantly bring a sense of peace to any project. With the Delicate Pines stamp bundle, you can capture that same feeling in your crafting. Whether you’re designing holiday cards, winter scrapbook pages, or nature-inspired gifts, this bundle makes it easy to add intricate detail and heartfelt charm. 

I'm offering this project as a FREE printable tutorial in my weekly newsletter next week. Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter HERE to get access when it goes live on Sunday! 

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Delicate #SimpleStamping

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When the holiday season rolls around, I find myself reaching for projects that are quick, heartfelt, and easy to share. That’s why I love simple stamping—just ink, paper, and stamps. No fuss, no layers, just pure creativity. And the Delicate Pines stamp set is perfect for this kind of crafting. It features elegant evergreen trees, delicate branches, and festive sentiments. It’s versatile enough for Christmas cards, winter thank-yous, or even cozy seasonal notes. The fine details in the images mean your project looks polished—even with just one ink color. Simple stamping reminds us that creativity doesn’t have to be complicated. You can create cards that feel heartfelt and festive in just minutes which is a huge plus during the busy holidays season!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Delicate Pines
Ink: Pool Party, Early Espresso, Shaded Spruce

Paper: Thick Basic White
Accessories: Water painter

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

One of a Kind

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Winter just got a little sweeter with the Snowflake Kisses Bundle! This set includes the perfect pair of stamps and dies to create stunning winter cards. Add a touch of winter warmth to your handmade cards with the sentiment-only stamp set and create intricate and layered card designs with the die set.

Shop the Snowflake Kisses Bundle HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Winter Birthday

 Good Morning, Stampers! 

Welcome to the Create with Stampin'

Friends Saturday Blog Hop!  The team is back

celebrating Winter Birthdays 

I created a flurry of happy wishes using the One of A 

Kind bundle and the Country Woods designer papers.

A little tip - create different size snowflakes by removing

pieces of the die and stretch your creative options!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: One of a Kind

Ink: Craft White, Misty Moonlight

Paper: Basic White, Crumb Cake, Boho Blue, Country Woods DSP

Accessories: One of a Kind dies, Basic Rhinestones, , Crumb Cake Baker's Twine, Sponge Dauber, Water painter, Stylish Shapes dies

Happie Stampin'!

Check out more Winter Birthday ideas!

Go NEXT to see what Connie has created or

BACK to see what Libby has created!

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Let it Snow

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Let it Snow is the theme for this week's 

Create with Stampin' Friends Saturday Blog Hop 

so I'm sending a little Winter Greetings your way!

It's going to be sunny and 70's here this week, so no white 

Christmas for me. I will settle for pretty snowflakes

from the Sparkling Snowflakes bundle on a card instead! 

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Sparkling Snowflakes

Ink: Basic Gray

Paper: Basic White, Petal Pink. Snowy Scenes DSP

Accessories: Everyday Details dies, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Petal Pink Foiled Gems, Petal Pink Stampin' Blends

Thanks so much for joining us today! 

Happie Stampin'!

Be sure to check out the rest of the team's Let it

Snow projects! Go NEXT to see what Connie created

or BACK to see what Libby created!

FREE TUTORIALS!

 GoodMorning, Stampers!

Check out one of this week's FREE TUTORIALS! This sweet little snowman designer paper can be found in the Snowy Scenes suite in the holiday mini catalog. You 'll find this tutorial as well as over 100 printable tutorials I offer FREE in my weekly newsletter sent every Sunday. Sign up HERE to have the newsletter sent directly to your email. 

Shop my online store HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Stepping it Up

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Yesterday, I showed you a simple stamping challenge card featuring the Sparkling Snowflakes and One of a Kind stamp sets. Today, I've stepped that card up a little and added some layers and embellishments for a completely different look. Can you spot the differences?? 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Sparkling Snowflakes, One of a Kind

Ink: Gray Granite, Boho Blue, Misty Moonlight

Paper: Basic White, Night of Navy

Accessories: Night of Navy/Gold ribbon, One of a Kind dies, Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends, Basic Rhinestones, Metallic Enamel Effects

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Paper Craft Crew WeeklyChallenge#596

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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Thank you for joining me for this week's Paper

Craft Crew weekly challenge! This week, it's all

abount Simple Stamping.

I think the hardest part about simple stamping is 

knowing when to stop! I always want to add one more

stamp or one more embellishment. It's hard to

control myself sometimes!

I combined both snowflake sets - Sparkling Snowflakes

and One of a Kind - for this card. They work so well together!

Just a few ink colors, a sentiment and, of course, 

a few bling! Simple stamping is a great time

saver - especailly around the holidays!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: One of a Kind, Sparkling Snowflakes

Ink: Boho Blue, Misty Moonlight, Gray Granite

Paper: Basic White

Accessories: Basic Rhinestones

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

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this week's challenge:

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #595

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Welcome to the Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge!

This week, we are creating around this sketch. Grab your

supplies and play along with us! 

This card features the Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set.

I used a blending brush to add color to the background. I then

added drops of water and craft white ink on top to

give a splatter effect. 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Sparkling Snowflakes

Ink: Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Gorgeous Grape, Craft White

Paper: Basic White, Melon Mambo

Accessroies: Stylish Shapes dies, Iridescent ribbon, water painter, Glossy Dots, Old Olive Stampin' Blends

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more ideas featuring this

week's challenge!

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #594

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The Paper Craft Crew is C.A.S.E-ing the Holiday

mini catalog today but there is a twist! Add your own finishing 

touches to make the card your own! There are so many great ideas

to get your inspiration from - which will you choose??

I chose a project from page 57. The original project is a candle with 

a stamped wrap around it, so I twisted it up a bit and made it into a card!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Snow Day, Yuletide Village

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Pool Party, Versamark

Paper: Basic White, Pool Party,Crumb Cake

Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies, Everyday Details dies, Pool Party ribbon

Stampin' Blends: Cherry Cobbler, Lost Lagoon, Crumb Cake, Pool Party

We hope you'll play along with us this week!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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