rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #387

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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There’s something exciting about stepping outside the standard rectangle and letting a card take on a personality of its own. This week’s rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge lets us to do exactly that — create a fun‑shaped card — and oh my crafty stars, was it delightful!

Shaped cards always feel like a little surprise waiting to be opened. They’re playful, unexpected, and full of charm… like handing someone a tiny piece of whimsy disguised as happy mail.

I turned my basic rectangle card into a file folder card using the

Bordered in Beauty dies. The card folds down for a little bit of 

fun while sending a pop of birthday cheer - Cue the confetti!

The Extraordinary Life and Bordered in Beauty dies will be

coming to my online store in May - stay tuned!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Extraordinary Life, Banner Sayings

Ink: Craft White, Tuxedo Black, Melon Mambo

Paper: Basic White, Basic Black, Melon Mambo, Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP

Accessories: Black Baker's Twine, Extraordinary Life dies, Bordered in Beauty dies, 

Thanks so much for joining me this week - I hope you try a fun-shaped card in your next project!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Repetitive Backgrounds

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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.

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: 

February Creative Case and More - Happy Cake Day!

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The February Creative Case and More is HERE! It's all

about celebrating birthdays this month - fun fold birthday cards, perpetual

birthday calendar, party decor and more! This month's kit features the

Cake Day bundle from the Online Exclusives Collection. 

Limited kits available while supplies last.

Reserve your kit by Feb 1st - kits ship by Feb 15th.

February kit w/ BUNDLE - $99.00 - Contact me directly

February KIT ONLY - $45.00 -SOLD OUT

February OPTIONAL ADD-ON - $15.00 - SOLD OUT

(ships with kit)

*prices INCLUDE shipping and tax

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January Kit Reveal - Endless Love

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #375

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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Welcome to the rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge!

This week, I am creating around the above sketch. 

Want to play along? Grab your supplies and get crafting!

I love tools that make crafting easy and fun and the NEW

3 Banner Punch is a crafting staple! The three sizes are so versatile and

perfect for sentiments or scraps of designer papers. So quick an easy!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Banner Sayings, Cake Day

Ink: Misty Moonlight

Paper: Basic White, Pool Party, Misty Moonlight, Country Woods DSP

Accessories: 3 Banner Punch, Holographic Resin Dots

Thanks so much for joining me today!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Happy Cake Day!

 Good Morning, Stampers!

If you’re looking to add a little extra sweetness to your crafting, the newest addition to the Online Exclusvies Collection - Cake Day bundle - is the perfect treat! This bundle combines the Cake Day stamp set and coordinating dies, giving you everything you need to whip up delightful birthday cards, party invites, and even cake-slice–shaped cards. Add the icing on the cake and bring the party to your next paper projects!

Shop the Cake Day bundle in

my online store HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Favorite SaleABration Product

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The Create with Stampin' Friends team is excited

to share some of our favorite Sale-A-Bration 

items with you this week! 

I was so excited to see the Starstruck embossing folder as 

a FREE item! I love adding texture to my projects and these little

star explosions are perfect for any celebration! I added a few 

balloons, ribbon and bling to really get the party started!

To create the background, I blended a little color onto 

a piece of  Basic White cardstock using a blending brush.

Then, I placed the piece into the embossing folder and ran

it thru the machine. Finally, I swiped my Craft White ink pad

on the raised areas and allowed it to dry completely.

You can see from the finished card how

it highlights the details in the raised areas!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Filled with Fun

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Azure Afternoon, Lemon Lime Twist, Berry Burst, Craft White

Paper: Basic White, Azure Afternoon, Basic Black, Bright and Beautiful DSP

Accessories: Black/Vanilla checked ribbon, Starstruck embossing folder, Filled with Love dies, tinsel Gems

Happie Stampin'!

Ready to check out more team Sale-A-Bration fav's??!!

Go NEXT to see what Connie created or

BACK to see what Libby created!

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Happy Birthday Tags

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Here's a sneak peek at the all-new With You in Mind stamp set coming January 7th!! This set makes it easy to say thanks, offer words of encouragement, and say happy birthday. Pair the birthday sentiment with the cute little cupcake, heart or flower. It's so easy to make a quick and simple tag or card to tuck into a birthday gift bag. It's a great basic set for your collection that covers so many occasions! 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: With You in Mind

Ink: Summer Splash, Pretty in Pink, Crumb Cake

Paper: Basic White, Pretty in Pink DSP

Accessories: White Baker's Twine, Iridescent Striped Ribbon

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!

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #600

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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Welcome to the Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge!

This week, we have a fun sketch design for you to

play along with - we hope you are inspired to create!

I have a few December birthdays, so I thought

I would take advantage of this festive designer paper 

and create some birthday cards! This was the perfect sketch

because it reminded me of a present!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: So Serene

Ink: Garden Green

Paper: Basic White, Garden Green, Real Red Glimmer, Reindeer Days DSP

Accessories: Forever Plaid embossing folder, Stylish Shapes dies, Mini Pocket Envelope die

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more ideas featuring this week's sketch!

Happy Wishes

 Good Morning, Stampers!

We have so many fun snow-themed stamp sets available right now - I had a hard time choosing what to use so I used them all! They all coordinate so well together! Such a cute little penguin to send birthday wishes! 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Snow Day, Snowy Wonder, One of a Kind
Ink: Tuxedo Black, Balmy Blue
Paper: Basic White, Balmy Blue
Accessories: Spotlight on Nature dies, Snowy Wonder dies, Basic Rhinestones, Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends, Iridescent Striped Ribbon, One of a Kind dies

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

March Interchangeable Tabletop Stand

 Good Morning, Stampers!

It's HERE! The March Interchangeable Table Top Stand is Lighting the Candles to celebrate! Display  throughout the year to celebrate the special birthdays all month long. This kit will INCLUDE the entire Light the Candles card kit. You will use some of the contents for the panels and you will have extras to create a few cards or to use on other projects. Kits will ship by March 14th and are available while supplies last. 

SU!pplies Needed to Complete:
Stamps: Light the Candles
Ink: Tuxedo Black, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Coastal Cabana

Light the Candle Kit to Go - $25.00 - HERE   (+ USPS Shipping)
Shipped within 10 business days

Light the Candle - PDF ONLY - $6.95 - HERE

Emailed by March 12th upon payment confirmation

Purchase the tri-fold tabletop stand directly - HERE

Please note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases and may receive a small commission from each sale. 

This is no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my small business.

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Year to Celebrate - Limited Time Only!

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The Sept - Dec retirement list is out and one of my fav's - Year to Celebrate - will soon
be gone! This is such a happy set that can be used to celebrate any occasion all year long.
You can add this set to your collection while supplies last!

This set is available ON SALE for just $11.40

in my online store HERE while supplies last! 

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Let's Celebrate You!

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Today's card is a simple layout that uses pieces of designer papers as the focal point. It's so simple to change up the papers for different occasions. Use up those scrap pieces! It's great for making multiples of the same card, too!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Celebrate with Tags

Ink: Azure Afternoon

Paper: Basic White, Azure Afternoon, Bright and Beautiful DSP

Accessories: Azure Afternoon ribbon, Loose Silver Sequins, Nested Essentials dies

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #525

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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Welcome to the Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge!

I really like the sketch for this week - it reminds

me of a present, so of course, I went with a birthday theme!

The designer papers from the new Delightfully

Eclectic paper pack offers many fun styles and

designs for any theme or celebration! These colorful 

stripes made the perfect backdrop for this birthday card!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Celebrate with Tags

Ink: Night of Navy, Garden Green, Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral

Paper: Basic White, Night of Navy, Crushed Curry, Delightfully Eclectic

Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies, White Baker's Twine, Basics 3D embossing folders, Glossy Dot Assortment

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more great designs featuring this

week's sketch challenge:

CCM Saturday Blog Hop - Stretch it Out

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Happy Saturday! We are so happy to have you join us for this week's

Create with Connie and Mary saturday Blog Hop! This week we

are streching it out and creating slim line cards! 

I created this card to fit in a standard #10 business size envelope

for easy mailing. I cut the center using the Nested Essentials

dies and added a window sheet with Foam Adhesive Strips to 

hold the confetti in each window. I finished the card off with

a few elements from the Bright and Beautiful Memories and More

card pack. This is such a fun and playful pack of cards to celebrate with! 

SU!pplies:
Ink: Bubble Balth, Midnight Muse, Parakeet Party

Paper: Basic White, Midnight Muse, Bright and Beautiful DSP, Window Sheets

Accessories: Nested Essentials dies, Bright and Beautiful Memories and More, Water Painter, Give it a Whirl dies, Loose Silver Sequins, Iridescent Shaker Circles, Basics 3D embossing folders, Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack, White Baker's Twine, Tinsel Gems

Happie Stampin'!

Ready for more slime line designs?

Go NEXT to see what Connie created and

BACK to see what Debbie created!