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IM424 – Gliding Garden Swing

February 16, 2026 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Create with Stamping Friends Inspiration Monday challenges. This week’s inspiration is a tree swing! I always wanted one when I was young but we never had large enough swings in our yard.

GLIDING GARDEN SWING

This is another fun set that I think has been overlooked! This card is mostly die cuts so it comes together quickly once the cutting is done! I love that BIG tree die!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Basic Beige cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was stamped with the greeting in the upper right corner and the grass along the bottom with Garden Green Ink. Some Garden Green Ink was brushed around the area where the tree limb will be.
The tree was cut with the die from Early Espresso cardstock and trimmed to fit the Basic White cardstock and adhered.
The swing was cut from Basic Beige cardstock and brushed with Pecan Pie Ink to age. It was added to the tree limbs with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The tree leaves were cut from Garden Green and layered flat and with Stampin’ Dimensionals across the limb.
The flowers were cut from Pretty in Pink cardstock using the Die and adhered to the tree limbs and one at the base of the tree and some going down the swing.
The pillow was stamped with Memento Black Ink and colored with Pretty in Pink, Peach Pie and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends. It was cut with the die and tucked on the bench with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Really like how this turned out and hope to brighten someone’s day! OK, check out Debbie’s Inspiration Monday card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Gliding Garden Swing
Inks: Memento Black, Garden Green
Blends: Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink, Old Olive
C/S: Basic White, Basic Beige, Garden Green, Early Espresso, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Gliding Garden Swing Dies, Adhesives

How fun is Stampin' Up!'s new EASTER BASKET BUNDLE that allows you to weave your own paper Easter baskets in the colors and styles you choose? Then add one of the whimsical bunnies, chicks or Easter eggs and a cheerful greeting to further personalize your springtime creation! We've combined the EASTER BASKET BUNDLE and the EASTER JOY 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER that will give your projects a hint of metallic foil shine! You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...4 regular cards and 2 darling Easter Favors for your table or to give to family or friends! See more details HERE!

Stampin' Up!'s SWEET BUGS BUNDLE showcases a sweet selection of garden critters helping to capture the joy of relaxing in the garden! Stamp the caterpillars, ladybugs, bees and others, then add mushrooms, flowers and garden touches to finish your creation. We've combined the SWEET BUGS BUNDLE and the CUTE AS A BUG 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring even more images to cut out and use! You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...4 regular cards and, 2 ENHANCED fun fold cards...to get you creating! See more details HERE

Dress up these adorable sheep with Stampin' Up!'s WOOLLY FRIENDS BUNDLE that features two-step stamping and a coordinating punch. Enjoy them in a variety of colors and textures, plus use the flowers, grass, cowbell and bows to add accessories and a little nature scene surrounding them. The cheerful sentiments will help you spread a little cheer! We've combined the WOOLLY FRIENDS BUNDLE and the CUTE AS A BUG 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for some extra fun! You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...4 regular cards and 2 slimline cards with decorated envelopes! See more details HERE!

Saturday Blog Hop – Casing Lori de Groot 2026

February 14, 2026 By Connie | Leave a Comment

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

CSF907 – Match Day

February 12, 2026 By Connie | 2 Comments

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

CS232 – Easter Basket

February 10, 2026 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Our Creatively Simple theme this month is “Hoppy Easter”!

EASTER BASKET

I’ve used the Easter Basket Bundle again this week! And the DSP is so thick and rich…you could almost use it as a base for your card!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Thick Basic White cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Crushed Curry cardstock was added on top.
The 4 x 4 piece of Easter Joy DSP was added to the top of the Crushed Curry c/s.
The Beautifully Celebrated medallion was cut with the Die from Balmy Blue cardstock and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The bunny, chick and two flower clusters were stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White cardstock and colored with Pretty in Pink, Bubble Bath, Peach Pie, Lemon Lime Twist and Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends. They were cut with the Dies and added everything except the chick was added to the medallion with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The grass was cut with the Die from Shy Shamrock and added along the bottom and the chick added over the grass with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Hello Spring was stamped with Memento Black Ink on 1/2 x 2 Basic White strip, then the end cut at an angle. It was adhered flat.

TOO cute! OK check out Debbie’s new Creatively Simple card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

Supplies:

Stamps: Easter Basket
Inks: Memento Black,
Cardstock: Basic White, Shy Shamrock, Balmy Blue, Crushed Curry
Designer Paper: Easter Joy 12×12
Accessories: Easter Basket Dies, Adhesives

IM423 – Springtime Scenes

February 9, 2026 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Create with Stamping Friends Inspiration Monday challenges. This week’s inspiration is some ladybugs!

SPRINGTIME SCENES

This is a very diverse bundle! I love all the circle scenes in the dies, and this little ladybug is darling, too! I featured her on today’s card!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Misty Moonlight cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Calypso Coral cardstock was added on top.
A 1-1/2 x 5-1/4 strip of Homemade Sweetness DSP was added along the left side with the coordinating blue gingham print added next to it.
The large circle was cut with the Springtime Scenes Die from Basic White cardstock and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The leaf was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Granny Apple Green cardstock and cut with the Die, then added to the bottom of the circle.
Two ladybugs were stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White cardstock and colored with Calypso Coral and Basic Black Stampin’ Blends. They were cut out with the dies and added to the leaf with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A small flower was stamped with Misty Moonlight Ink and cut with the Die, then added to the front next to the leaf.
Two leaf skeletons were cut from Misty Moonlight cardstock and tucked under the circle next to the leaf.
The greeting was stamped with Misty Moonlight Ink on the top of the circle.
Some coral Pearls of Beauty were added to the background and the center of the flower.

So sweet! I love that DSP, too! OK, check out Debbie’s Inspiration Monday card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Springtime Scenes
Inks: Memento Black, Misty Moonlight
Blends: Calypso Coral, Basic Black
C/S: Basic White, Calypso Coral, Misty Moonlight, Granny Apple Green
Designer Paper: Homemade Sweetness 12×12
Accessories: Springtime Scenes Dies, Pearls of Beauty, Adhesives

Saturday Blog Hop – Casing Debbie Henderson 2026

February 7, 2026 By Connie | Leave a Comment

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/DSP! For our first “Case the Designer” week we are “Casing Debbie Henderson”!

Here’s the card I selected from her post last year.

HOBBY HAVEN

And here is the card that I recreated using her layout and the Hobby Haven Designer Paper!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Coastal Cabana cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
A 1-1/4 x 5-1/2 strip of Hobby Haven DSP was added across the bottom.
A second 2-1/4 x 5-1/2 strip of coordinating Hobby Haven DSP was added across the top.
The 1/2 x 5-1/4 strip of Cajun Craze cardstock was stamped with the Simply Said greeting in Memento Black Ink.
An Everyday Arches was cut with the Die from Crumb Cake cardstock and added flat to the front.
Several die-cuts from the DSP were added to the front of the arch.
A trio of Cajun Craze & Gold Dots were added to the background on the arch.

Super fun reincarnation of Debbie’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: Simply Said
Inks: Memento Black
Cardstock: Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze
Designer Paper: Hobby Haven 12×12
Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Cajun Craze & Gold Dots, Adhesives

CSF906 – Fragrant Flowers

February 5, 2026 By Connie | 2 Comments

It’s Thursday and time for our Create with Stamping Friends challenge! We have a pretty color challenge for you!

FRAGRANT FLOWERS

You know I love my flowers. Here’s another card using the dies in the Fragrant Flowers bundle that came together quickly!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Berry Bliss cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White is embossed with the Beautiful Patterns Embossing Folder and added to the front.
The Simply Said greeting was stamped with Lost Lagoon Ink on scrap Basic White cardstock and cut with the Fragrant Flowers label Die.
Another label was cut with the Die from Last Lagoon cardstock. Only the outside frame was added to the base card and the greeting added inside it.
The larger flowers were cut from Fresh Freesia, the smaller cluster flowers from Berry Bliss cardstock and the leaves from Lost Lagoon cardstock. The centers of the larger flowers were added over the Berry Bliss flowers. All were assembled on the front around the label with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A couple Pearlized Faceted Circles were added next to the greeting label.

Pretty card! I think it will be my friend’s birthday card this year! OK, check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Stamping Friends.

Supplies:
Stamps: Simply Said
Ink: Lost Lagoon
Cardstock: Basic White, Fresh Freesia, Berry Bliss, Lost Lagoon
Accessories: Fragrant Flowers Dies, Beautiful Patterns Embossing Folder, Pearlized Faceted Circles, Adhesives

CS231 – Easter Basket

February 3, 2026 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Our Creatively Simple theme this month is “Hoppy Easter”! Hard to believe it is time to start thinking of Easter, but it will be here before you know it!

EASTER BASKET

This card came together pretty easy! I used this layout for one of my Valentine cards and it looks just as great as this Easter one!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Shy Shamrock cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was embossed with the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder and adhered to the front.
A 1 x 4 strip of Easter Joy DSP was added towards the bottom.
The grass was cut from Shy Shamrock cardstock with the Die and adhere along the top of the DSP.
The bunny and two eggs were stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White Cardstock and colored with Smoky Slate, Pretty in Pink, Peach Pie, Lemon Lolly and Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends. They were cut with the Dies and added to the grass with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The greeting was stamped with Memento Black Ink and hand-cut around the letters, then added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Three colors in the In Color Flat Pearls were added to the background.

So cheerful for Easter, isn’t it? OK check out Debbie’s new Creatively Simple card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

Supplies:

Stamps: Easter Basket
Inks: Memento Black
Blends: Balmy Blue, Lemon Lolly, Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink, Smoky Slate
Cardstock: Basic White, Shy Shamrock
Designer Paper: Easter Joy 12×12
Accessories: Easter Basket Dies, 2024-26 In Color Flat Pearls, Adhesives