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Saturday Blog Hop – Repetitive Backgrounds

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It’s Saturday and time for our Create with Stamping Friends Blog Hop.  This week’s theme is “Repetitive Backgrounds!”  We could use words or images that are repeated.

MATCH DAY

I love this bundle!  I’m hoping we get a bunch of sports themes like this (hockey, lacrosse, basketball, baseball, gymnastics)…and my customers are wanting pickleball stamps!  I used one of the greetings for my repetitive background!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Granny Apple Green cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Smoky Slate cardstock was stamped randomly with the Match Day greeting in Smoky Slate Ink in the background.
  • A 2 x 4 strip of A Wonderful Match DSP was added towards the bottom.
  • The uniform shirt and #1 was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White cardstock and the trim colored with Light Shaded Spruce and Light Old Olive Stampin’ Blends over it to get the Garden Green color.  It was cut with the Die and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The soccer ball was cut from Basic Black cardstock with the Die and adhere to Basic White 1-3/8″ circle (or trim around the ball itself).  It was added with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The whistle was cut with the die from Silver Foil.  Some black Baker’s Twine was added to the end and tied in a knot, then adhered to the front with a Mini Stampin’ Dimensional and a Mini Glue Dot for the twine.
  • A trio of black Moody Palette Glossy Dots were added to the background.

It’s that FUN!  Love how the background turned out!  OK, next up on our blog hop is our Create with Stamping Friends website, then on to creative Debbie Henderson, or head backwards to see Melissa Davies’ fabulous project and see what everyone did with this challenge!

 

 

 

SUPPLIES:
Stamps:  Match Day
Inks: Memento Black, Smoky Slate
Blends:  Light Shaded Spruce, Light Old Olive
Cardstock: Basic White, Basic Black, Smoky Slate, Granny Apple Green, Silver Foil
Designer Paper:  A Wonderful Match 12×12
Accessories:  Match Day Dies, Moody Palette Glossy Dots, Adhesives

450

Take a trip to the shore for peace and tranquility when using Stampin' Up!'s new WATERSIDE RETREAT SUITE of products! The RELAXING WATERSIDE BUNDLE showcases a getaway at the lake with lounge chairs, coffee and books, birds and special greetings! We've combined the RELAXING WATERSIDE BUNDLE and the WATERSIDE RETREAT 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its sun-drenched faded colors and unique cut-out images or background scenes. You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun favors for a special little gift this summer! See more details HERE!

 

Build your own custom paper floral arrangements using Stampin' Up!'s new FLOWERING MEADOW BUNDLE* of products! This FLOWERING MEADOW BUNDLE has a variety of flowers, stems, leaves and accents to mix and match and take the guesswork out of creating! We've combined the FLOWERING MEADOW BUNDLE and the gorgeous VELVET MEADOW 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its bold colors and soft flocking elements to enhance your cards and projects. You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two special-fold cards that will make your friends and customers feel extra special.  See more details HERE!

450

Be inspired by a trip to the coast when using Stampin' Up!'s new SUNSET COAST BUNDLE*. This Bundle features sailboats, a lighthouse, seashells and rock formations to build the perfect oceanfront adventure. We've combined the SUNSET COAST BUNDLE and the SCENIC COAST 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER with dramatic sunset colors and iridescent shimmer for your cards and projects. You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two favor projects that are perfect for classes and stamp camps!  See more details HERE!

Saturday Blog Hop – Casing Melissa Davies 2026

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It’s Saturday and time for our Create with Stamping Friends Blog Hop. For the next several weeks we will be “Casing the Designer”. Each week we have picked a designer and will select a card she designed. We will use the Colors or Layout of her design and recreate our version using NEW stamps/bundles or DSP!  For our next “Case the Designer” week we are “Casing Melissa Davies”!

Here’s the card I selected from her blog:

MATCH DAY

I figured the soccer themed Match Day bundle would work great to replicate the layout of Melissa’s card and chose the Columbus Crew colors of yellow and black!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Thick Basic White cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • A 2 x 5-1/2 strip of A Wonderful Match DSP was added towards the right side.
  • The goal net was cut with the die from Basic Beige cardstock and adhered towards the bottom.
  • The grass was cut with the die from Granny Apple Green and adhered at the bottom of the net.
  • The uniform shirt was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Crushed Curry and cut with the Die, then added to the net with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The greeting from Match Day was stamped with VersaMark on 1/2 x 3 Basic Black cardstock and then embossed with White Embossing Powder.  It was punched with the Three Banner Punch, then added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • A trio of small, black Wonderful Stars Puffy Stickers were added to the shirt and the background.

Loved Melissa’s layout and it worked perfectly for my theme!  OK, next up on our blog hop is our Create with Stamping Friends website, then on to creative Debbie Henderson, or head backwards to see Melissa Davies’ fabulous project and see what everyone did with this challenge!

 

 

 

SUPPLIES:
Stamps:  Match Day
Inks: Memento Black, VersaMark
Cardstock: Thick Basic White, Basic Beige, Basic Black, Granny Apple Green, Crushed Curry
Accessories:  Match Day Dies, Wonderful Stars Puffy Stickers Adhesives

450

Take a trip to the shore for peace and tranquility when using Stampin' Up!'s new WATERSIDE RETREAT SUITE of products! The RELAXING WATERSIDE BUNDLE showcases a getaway at the lake with lounge chairs, coffee and books, birds and special greetings! We've combined the RELAXING WATERSIDE BUNDLE and the WATERSIDE RETREAT 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its sun-drenched faded colors and unique cut-out images or background scenes. You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun favors for a special little gift this summer! See more details HERE!

 

Build your own custom paper floral arrangements using Stampin' Up!'s new FLOWERING MEADOW BUNDLE* of products! This FLOWERING MEADOW BUNDLE has a variety of flowers, stems, leaves and accents to mix and match and take the guesswork out of creating! We've combined the FLOWERING MEADOW BUNDLE and the gorgeous VELVET MEADOW 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its bold colors and soft flocking elements to enhance your cards and projects. You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two special-fold cards that will make your friends and customers feel extra special.  See more details HERE!

450

Be inspired by a trip to the coast when using Stampin' Up!'s new SUNSET COAST BUNDLE*. This Bundle features sailboats, a lighthouse, seashells and rock formations to build the perfect oceanfront adventure. We've combined the SUNSET COAST BUNDLE and the SCENIC COAST 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER with dramatic sunset colors and iridescent shimmer for your cards and projects. You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two favor projects that are perfect for classes and stamp camps!  See more details HERE!

Saturday Blog Hop – Casing Lori de Groot 2026

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It’s Saturday and time for our Create with Stamping Friends Blog Hop. For the next several weeks we will be “Casing the Designer”. Each week we have picked a designer and will select a card she designed. We will use the Colors or Layout of her design and recreate our version using NEW stamps/bundles or DSP!  For our next “Case the Designer” week we are “Casing Lori de Groot”!

Here’s the card I selected from her posts.

MATCH DAY

And here is the card that I recreated using her layout and the Match Day Bundle and DSP!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Thick Basic White cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • A 3-7/8 x 5-1/8 layer of Azure Afternoon was added on top.
  • The A Wonderful Match DSP was cut to 3-3/4 x 5 and added to the Azure Afternoon cardstock.
  • The Stitched Shapes circle was cut from Azure Afternoon cardstock and adhered to the front, flat.
  • The trophy was cut from Silver Foil Paper and added to the circle with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The flag was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White cardstock and colored with Poppy Parade and Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends.  It was cut with the Die and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The soccer ball detail was cut from Basic Black cardstock and adhered to Basic White cardstock, then hand-cut around the circle shape.  It was added to the circle with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The greeting was omit stamped with Azure Afternoon Ink on Basic White cardstock, then trimmed to read Biggest Fan.  The end was cut at an angle.  It was added on top of the soccer ball, flat.

LOVE my reincarnation of Lori’s original card from last year!  OK, next up on our blog hop is our Create with Stamping Friends website, then on to creative Debbie Henderson, or head backwards to see Melissa Davies’ fabulous project and see what everyone did with this challenge!

 

 

 

SUPPLIES:
Stamps:  Match Day
Inks: Memento Black, Azure Afternoon
Blends:  Poppy Parade, Crumb Cake
Cardstock: Thick Basic White, Azure Afternoon, Basic Black, Silver Foil
Designer Paper:  A Wonderful Match 12×12
Accessories:  Match Day Dies, Stitched Shapes Dies, Adhesives

450

Take a trip to the shore for peace and tranquility when using Stampin' Up!'s new WATERSIDE RETREAT SUITE of products! The RELAXING WATERSIDE BUNDLE showcases a getaway at the lake with lounge chairs, coffee and books, birds and special greetings! We've combined the RELAXING WATERSIDE BUNDLE and the WATERSIDE RETREAT 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its sun-drenched faded colors and unique cut-out images or background scenes. You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun favors for a special little gift this summer! See more details HERE!

 

Build your own custom paper floral arrangements using Stampin' Up!'s new FLOWERING MEADOW BUNDLE* of products! This FLOWERING MEADOW BUNDLE has a variety of flowers, stems, leaves and accents to mix and match and take the guesswork out of creating! We've combined the FLOWERING MEADOW BUNDLE and the gorgeous VELVET MEADOW 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its bold colors and soft flocking elements to enhance your cards and projects. You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two special-fold cards that will make your friends and customers feel extra special.  See more details HERE!

450

Be inspired by a trip to the coast when using Stampin' Up!'s new SUNSET COAST BUNDLE*. This Bundle features sailboats, a lighthouse, seashells and rock formations to build the perfect oceanfront adventure. We've combined the SUNSET COAST BUNDLE and the SCENIC COAST 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER with dramatic sunset colors and iridescent shimmer for your cards and projects. You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two favor projects that are perfect for classes and stamp camps!  See more details HERE!

CSF907 – Match Day

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It’s Thursday and time for our Create with Stamping Friends challenge!  We have a fun sketch today!

MATCH DAY

I was SO happy to see this bundle in the new Online Exclusives preorder (coming in March for customers!)  I have two grandchildren who play soccer and I know I’ll get a lot of use out of it!  Plus, it is a great set for kids or any age sports enthusiast!  AND…I can use the net for my lacrosse and hockey players, too!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Granny Apple Green cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
  • A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White is added on top.
  • The A Wonderful Match tag sheet was cut (the top tag portion cut off, too) and added to the background (love that stripe!)
  • The 1/2 x 5 strip of Garden Green cardstock was cut with a banner end, then adhered across the front.
  • The soccer ball was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White cardstock and cut with the Die.  It was added to the DSP with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The goal net was cut from Gray Granite cardstock with the die and added to a 2-3/8 x 4 piece of Shaded Spruce cardstock.  The top corners were clipped at an angle.  It was added to the front over the soccer ball with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The grass was cut from Granny Apple Green using the Die, then added under the goal net.
  • The greeting was stamped with Shaded Spruce Ink in the upper right corner.
  • A trio of black Wonderful Stars Puffy Stickers were added to the goal net.

How fun is this card???  OK, check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Stamping Friends.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Match Day
Ink:  Memento Black, Shaded Spruce
Cardstock:   Basic White, Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce, Garden Green
Designer Paper:  A Wonderful Match 12×12
Accessories:  Match Day Dies, Wonderful Stars Puffy Stickers, Adhesives

450

Take a trip to the shore for peace and tranquility when using Stampin' Up!'s new WATERSIDE RETREAT SUITE of products! The RELAXING WATERSIDE BUNDLE showcases a getaway at the lake with lounge chairs, coffee and books, birds and special greetings! We've combined the RELAXING WATERSIDE BUNDLE and the WATERSIDE RETREAT 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its sun-drenched faded colors and unique cut-out images or background scenes. You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun favors for a special little gift this summer! See more details HERE!

 

Build your own custom paper floral arrangements using Stampin' Up!'s new FLOWERING MEADOW BUNDLE* of products! This FLOWERING MEADOW BUNDLE has a variety of flowers, stems, leaves and accents to mix and match and take the guesswork out of creating! We've combined the FLOWERING MEADOW BUNDLE and the gorgeous VELVET MEADOW 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its bold colors and soft flocking elements to enhance your cards and projects. You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two special-fold cards that will make your friends and customers feel extra special.  See more details HERE!

450

Be inspired by a trip to the coast when using Stampin' Up!'s new SUNSET COAST BUNDLE*. This Bundle features sailboats, a lighthouse, seashells and rock formations to build the perfect oceanfront adventure. We've combined the SUNSET COAST BUNDLE and the SCENIC COAST 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER with dramatic sunset colors and iridescent shimmer for your cards and projects. You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two favor projects that are perfect for classes and stamp camps!  See more details HERE!

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