CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Spotlight: Vellum

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome to this week's Create with Stampin' Friends Saturday Blog Hop, where we're shining the spotlight on one of the most versatile and often underappreciated crafting supplies: vellum!

Vellum has a beautiful way of adding softness, texture, and elegance to handmade cards. Whether you're using it as a background layer, embossing it for added dimension, heat embossing a sentiment, or creating delicate accents, vellum can instantly elevate a project while still allowing the featured elements to shine.

My card features the Sunflower embossing folder. I colored the 

backside of the embossed vellum using Stampin' Blends giving it

a beautiful stained glass effect while softening the colors for a more

delicate and subtle look.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Soiree Salutations

Ink: Golden Glow, Craft White

Paper: Thick Basic White, Golden Glow, Early Espresso, Vellum, Gold Foil

Accessories: Sunflower embossing folder, Gold Stripe ribbon, Softly Woven embossing folder, Scallop Christmas Cheer dies

Stampin' Blends: Golden Glow, Timid Tiger, SU 100, Old Olive

Happie Stampin'!

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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?

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CSF Saturday Blog Hop - CASING Lori de Groot

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The Create with Stampin' Friends is bringing back

the CASING the DESIGNER for the next 5 weeks.

This week, we are showcasing Lori! I found her inspiration photo

from July 10th and was immediately drawn to the cheerful color combination.

It reminded me of a party so I combined the Seasonal Celebrations

stamp set and the Banner Sayings stamp set for a fun party card!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Seasonal Celebrations, Banner Sayings

Ink: Pool Party, Petunia Pop, Craft White

Paper: Thick Basic White, Blueberry Bushel, Summer Splash, Lemon Lime Twist, Basic Black

Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies,Lovely Stripes embossing folder, Antique Pearls

Happie Stampin'!

Ready to see how Lori inspired the rest of the team? 

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CSF Saturday Blog Hop - CASING Debbie Henderson

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The Create with Stampin' Friends is bringing back

the CASING the DESIGNER for the next 6 weeks!

First up is CASING Debbie! I found her inspiration photo

from March 14 and new it would be a great color and layout

for the shamrock from the NEW Seasonal Celebrations stamp set!

So often I hear "I can't make that project , I don't have that stamp set" 

and the CASE the Designer shows just how easy it is to substitute -

with a little tweaking, you CAN make that project with what 

you have in your collection!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Seasonal Celebrations, Good Luck

Ink: Shy Shamrock, Craft White

Paper: Thick Basic White, Shy Shamrock

Accessories: Nested Essentials dies, Textured Notes dies, Water Painter, Basic Beige ribbon, Shy Shamrock Stampin' Blends

Happie Stampin'!

Ready to see how the rest of the team CASED Debbie?

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CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Favorite Jan- Apr Designer Paper

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Welcome to the Create with Stampin' Friends Saturday

Blog Hop! With the new Jan-Apr Mini Catalog

here, the team is excited to share some of 

our favorite new designer papers with you!

There is something about sweet little playful hearts,

tiny florals and those classic love-day motifs that draw

me to the Made with Love designer papers. 

This collection has become my go-to for sharing a little love - 

cards, scrapbook pages, tags, simple treats and home decor. 

It's so versatile! 

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Endless Love

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Flirty Flamingo, Bubble Bath, Craft White

Paper: Flirty Flamingo, Basic White, Cherry Cobbler, Made with Love DSP

Accessories: Endless Love dies, Iridescent Pearls, Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends

Happie Stampin'!

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CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Christmas Tag

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome to the Create with Stampin' Friends Saturday

blog hop! This week, the team is creating Christmas

tags - the perfect way to tie all your holiday gift packaging together!

There’s something magical about the tiniest details during the holiday season. Long before the wrapping paper is torn open and the bows are saved “just in case,” it’s the Christmas tag that sets the tone — a little preview of the love tucked inside the package.

Whether you’re dressing up a simple kraft‑paper wrap or adding the finishing touch to a handmade gift, tags are the perfect place to play, experiment, and sprinkle a little extra crafting joy this holiday season!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Delicate Pines
Ink: Pecan Pie, White Craft
Paper: Thick Basic White, Pretty in Pink, Mossy Meadow, Pecan Pie, Old Olive
Accessories: Delicate Pines dies, White Fluffy Ribbon, Baker's Twine Essentials, heat tool. Whtie Embossing Powder, Spotlight on Nature dies, 1/8" hole punch, sponge dauber

Happie Stampin'!

Ready to see more creative holiday tag ideas?

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CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Holiday Magic

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome to the Stampin' Friends Saturday

Blog Hop! Today, the theme is Holiday Magic featuring

some our favorite icons to celebrate the festive season!

The holidays are the perfect time to bring a little sparkle and joy 

into our crafting, and nothing says “festive” quite like a wreath. 

Today, I’m sharing a project that combines a classic holiday icon

with the Stampin’ Up! Delicate Pines dies to create a beautiful traditional wreath.

It can be used as a focal point on a card, but would also be fabulous 

on a scrapbook page or as part of a holiday decor piece, too!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Delicate Pines

Ink: Shaded Spruce, Early Espresso

Paper: Thick Basic White, Shaded Spruce, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Christmas Tags DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies, Delicate Pines dies, Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends, Basic Rhinestones, Forever Plaid embossing folder, Gold Striped Mesh ribbon

Happie Stampin'!

Continue on for more festive holiday magic!

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CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Summer Flowers

 Good Morning, Stampers!

The Create with Stamping Friends team are welcoming 

summer with a Summer Flowers theme this week!

There are so many gorgeous flower sets to choose from -

it was hard to pick just one!

What I love most about the Blooming Phrases stamp set is

how versatile it is! Lots of options to use the sentiments and flower 

pieces separately or combine them for an entirely new look!

I am always for stretching the stampin' dollar!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Blooming Phrases

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Granny Apple Green, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger, Pretty in Pink, Highland Heather, Daffodil Delight

Paper: Basic White, Basic Gray, Floral Delight DSP

Accessories: Basic Rhinestones, Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends, 1/4: White Ribbon, Stylish Shapes dies

Happie Stampin'!

Ready to see more Summer Flower ideas?

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CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Birthday Wishes

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome to the Create with Stampin' Friends Saturday

Blog Hop! This week, we are sending a little BIRTHDAY 

WISHES! We hope you find a little inspiration to

get you creating for your next birthday card!

The Natural Botanicals is a great set for masculine or

nature-lovers! The Woven Textures designer papers

give a little added tropical feel and the Elements

of Text stamp set add a little depth and dimension.

Combined together, they create a one-of-a-kind card

that brings in a little beauty of the outdoors.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Natural Botanicals, Simply Said, Elements of Text

Ink: Basic Beige, Old Olive, Early Espresso

Paper: Basic White, Basic Beige, Woven Textures DSP

Accessories: More Messages die, Adhesive Backed Metallic Gems

Happie Stampin'!

Get more Birthday Wish ideas from the rest of the team!

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see what Libby created!