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IM432 – Relaxing Waterside

April 13, 2026 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Create with Stamping Friends Inspiration Monday challenges. This week’s inspiration is a wonderful beach scene!

RELAXING WATERSIDE

I love me some beach time! One of my favorite spots to vacation!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Basic Beige cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Balmy Blue cardstock was masked and the horizon brushed with Azure Afternoon Ink below the mask.
The 2-1/2 x 4 piece of Basic Beige cardstock was torn across the top and White Gel Pen added across the torn piece for the waterline. It was also brushed with Crunk Cake Ink to resemble sand. The seagrass was stamped with Mossy Meadow Ink on both sides. It was added to the bottom of the Balmy Blue layer.
Two seagulls were stamped with Memento Black Ink and colored with the White Gel Pen. The greeting was also stamped with Memento Black Ink in the upper left corner.
The Adirondack chair and coffee cup were stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White cardstock and colored with Crumb Cake and Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends, the cup with Strawberry Slush Blends. They were cut with the Dies.
The chair back was cut from Basic White cardstock and the bottom cut off to form the table. All were added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Some “steam” was drawn with the White Gel Pen above the coffee cup.

I can’t wait to play with this set some more. Lots of possibilities! OK, check out Debbie’s Inspiration Monday card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Relaxing Waterside
Inks: Memento Black, Azure Afternoon, Mossy Meadow, Crumb Cake
Blends: Strawberry Slush, Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie
C/S: Basic Beige, Basic White, Balmy Blue
Accessories: Relaxing Waterside Dies, White Gel Pen, Adhesives

Be ready to deck the halls with Stampin' Up!'s HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE featuring a cute gingerbread man, whimsical tree, holly, and peppermint images and dies! The HOME FOR CHRISTMAS DIES also include fun tag and pocket shapes, plus a scallop border! The classic greetings will finish your projects with some festive cheer. We've paired the HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the TIMELESS CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring traditional colors, plaids and stripes for your seasonal-themed crafts. Our HOME FOR CHRISTMAS COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO gift card holders for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use. See more details HERE!

How fun to create a traditional Christmas Village using Stampin' Up!'s WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE! Stamp the houses, trees and deer elements to build your holiday scene or cut them quickly with the detailed shapes and the WELCOME NOEL DIES. We used greetings from the Winter Adventures stamp set or use your own sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE with the WINTER DREAMS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring white on deep blue designs for your winter-themed crafts. Our WELCOME NOEL COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO enhanced special fold card ideas for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use. See more details HERE!

Create the feel of a nature walk through the winter woods with Stampin' Up! FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE! Stamp the pinecone and then add textured details using the FROSTED PINECONES DECORATIVE MASKS or cut the detailed shapes with the FROSTED PINECONES DIES. Add one of the heartfelt winter sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE with the WHISPERING WOODS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER. Our FROSTED PINECONES COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small decor ideas for a total of SIX tutorials, all full of seasonal charm. See more details HERE!

Saturday Blog Hop – All About Greetings

April 11, 2026 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s Saturday and time for our Create with Stamping Friends Blog Hop. This week’s theme is “All About Greetings”…the greeting should be the focal point of our card!

BBQ MASTER

I love this set for some masculine cards! I’m sure I’ll be making some for my sons and my husband! Here’s one with the bold greeting as the focus!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Cajun Craze cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Very Vanilla cardstock was added on top.
Three 1 x 5-1/4 strips of Weekend Adventures DSP were spaced ini the background.
The Grillin’ and Chillin’ greeting was stamped with Memento Black Ink on 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 Very Vanilla cardstock. It was layered on a 2-3/4 x 2-3/4 piece of Cajun Craze cardstock and added to the upper right corner with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The grill was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Very Vanilla cardstock and cut with the BBQ Master Die. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The fire was stamped with Crushed Curry Ink, the two beer bottles with Pecan Pie Ink and the sausages with Cajun Craze Ink. They were popped up on the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The lettuce die was cut three times from Mossy Meadow cardstock and added under the grill for the ground.
A trio of Earthy Matte Dots were added to the greeting and the top of the grill.

Fun, isn’t it? 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: BBQ Master
Inks: Memento Black, Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Pecan Pie
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Cajun Craze, Mossy Meadow
Designer Paper: Weekend Adventures 12×12
Accessories: BBQ Master Dies, Earthy Matte Dots, Adhesives

CSF915 – Heirloom Boutique

April 9, 2026 By Connie | 4 Comments

It’s Thursday and time for our Create with Stamping Friends challenge! We have a fun sketch for you to try this week!

HEIRLOOM BOUTIQUE

Here’s another new Bundle from Stampin’ Up!’ upcoming catalog called Heirloom Boutique! Of course, it is flowers…you know I love them…but I was looking at my stash of current stamps, and I really am limited on flowers, believe it or not! This one is pretty because you can color…or use the fantastic dies!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock (a retuning color!), score at 5-1/2 and folded.
Three 1-1/4 x 3-3/4 pieces of Bloom Boutique DSP were added to the background.
A 1 x 4-1/4 strip of Peaceful Pine cardstock (LOVE this new In Color!) was added across the front towards the bottom.
The Stylish Shapes Circle was cut from Basic White cardstock and stamped with the floral cluster from Heirloom Blooms in Memento Black Ink. It was watercolored with the Crisp Cantaloupe and Peaceful Pine Ink Pads and water painter. The circle was popped up on the front with Stampin’ Dimenisonals.
The greeting was stamped with Peaceful Pine Ink on Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock and hand-cut around the word Love, then added to the circle with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Large and small Crisp Cantaloupe 2026-28 In Color Butterflies were added to the top of the circle.

I love the softness of this card…and that floral print reminds me of a dress I used to own! OK, check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Stamping Friends.

Supplies:
Stamps: Heirloom Boutique
Ink: Memento Black, Peaceful Pine, Crisp Cantaloupe
Cardstock: Basic White, Crisp Cantaloupe, Peaceful Pine
Designer Paper: Heirloom Boutique 12×12
Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, 2026-28 In Color Butterflies, Adhesives

CS240 – Cutest Crew

April 7, 2026 By Connie | 1 Comment

We have a new Creatively Simple theme this month…Let’s Get Punchy! Should be fun!

CUTEST CREW

I used punched circles from the Hobby Haven DSP for the background of my cute little puppy!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Garden Green cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Crumb Cake cardstock was embossed with the Beautiful Patterns Embossing Folder and added to the front.
Three 1-3/4″ circles were punched from the Hobby Haven DSP in different patterns, then two adhered to the front flat.
The third one was stamped with the Cutest Crew greeting in Memento Black Ink and the pawprints in Crumb Cake Ink, then added with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The single puppy was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White cardstock and colored with Crumb Cake, Shaded Spruce/Old Olive (combined to make Garden Green) and Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends. It was cut with the die and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A trio of Wonderful Stars Puffy Stickers were added to the background and circle.

So fun…and different look by just using one of the puppies! OK check out Debbie’s new Creatively Simple card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

Supplies:

Stamps: Cutest Crew
Inks: Memento Black, Crumb Cake
Blends: Crumb Cake, Shaded Spruce, Old Olive, Lemon Lolly
Cardstock: Basic White, Garden Green, Crumb Cake
Designer Paper: Hobby Haven 12×12
Accessories: Cutest Crew Dies, Beautiful Patterns Embossing Folder, 1-3/4 Circle Punch, Wonderful Stars Puffy Stickers, Adhesives

IM431 – Ferns & Flora

April 6, 2026 By Connie | 2 Comments

Welcome to our Create with Stamping Friends Inspiration Monday challenges. This week’s inspiration is a beautiful sunrise/sunset set in a fern garden!

FERNS & FLORA

I knew I had to use the new Ferns & Flora bundle on today’s card I just got from my demo preorder…it will be available in May for customers to purchase! And the new Scenic Coast DSP is gorgeous!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Mossy Meadow cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The bottom of the 4 x 5-1/4 Very Vanilla cardstock was Brushed with Mossy Meadow Ink across the bottom using a Blending Brush. The dashed lines Ferns & Flora image was stamped over top with Mossy Meadow Ink vertically.
A 3-1/2 x 4 piece of Scenic Coast DSP was added to the top of the Very Vanilla.
Some Mossy Meadow & Gold Trim was added around and tied in a knot on the front left side to hide the seam. It was adhered to the base card.
Several ferns/flora stems were cut from Mossy Meadow cardstock with the Dies, then adhered to the front towards the bottom with Monoadhesive Glue.
The greeting and banner were stamped with Memento Black Ink on Peach Pie cardstock and cut with the Ferns & Floral label Die. It was added towards the bottom with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Such a fun bundle! I can’t wait to do more with it! OK, check out Debbie’s Inspiration Monday card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Ferns & Flora
Inks: Mossy Meadow, Memento Black
C/S: Very Vanilla, Mossy Meadow, Peach Pie
Accessories: Ferns & Flora Dies, Mossy Meadow & Gold Trim, Adhesives

Saturday Blog Hop – Repetitive Backgrounds

April 4, 2026 By Connie | Leave a Comment

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

CSF914 – Made with Sweetness

April 1, 2026 By Connie | Leave a Comment

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

MADE WITH SWEETNESS

I had to have these fruit dies…great for creating little cards or tags for jams and jellies you make! I try to go strawberry and blueberry picking every season I’m in Florida! But even if I don’t get to pick my own, the Plant City farms are less than an hour away, so the produce is VERY fresh at the markets!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Calypso Coral cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Granny Apple Green was embossed with the Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder and added to the front.
The recipe card was cut with the Die from Basic White cardstock and about 1/2″ trimmed off the bottom to make it fit better.
The Cute greeting was stamped with Granny Apple Green Ink and the “as can be” was stamped with Calypso Coral Ink. The bees were stamped with Memento Black Ink and colored with the Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends. The recipe card was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The peach bodies were cut with the Die from Crushed Curry cardstock and the skin and center from Calypso Coral cardstock, then adhered together. They center one was added flat and the two front ones were added with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The banners were cut from Crushed Curry and Calypso Coral cardstocks using the Three Banner Punch, then trimmed and tucked under the recipe card on the right.
Some Pearlized Faceted Circles were added to the background for a little bling.

Today’s colors reminded me of peaches and I think it worked! OK, check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Stamping Friends.

Supplies:
Stamps: Made with Sweetness
Ink: Granny Apple Green, Calypso Coral
Blends: Dark Daffodil Delight
Cardstock: Basic White, Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green, Crushed Curry
Accessories: Made with Sweetness Dies, Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder, Three Banner Punch, Pearlized Faceted Circles, Adhesives

CS239 – Cutest Crew

March 31, 2026 By Connie | 2 Comments

Our Creatively Simple theme this month is “Critters or Insects”! It’s our last one with this theme…we’ll move onto another theme next week!

CUTEST CREW

I just got this bundle, and I’ve been wanting to use it! Thought today’s challenge would be a perfect time!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Crumb Cake cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 4 x 4-1/4 layer of Summer Splash cardstock was adhered towards the bottom on the front.
The 3-1/2 x 3-3/4 piece of Hobby Haven DSP was adhered layered towards the top.
The paper ribbon was cut with the die from Pecan Pie cardstock and adhered across the front.
The kitties were stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White cardstock and colored with Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie and Summer Splash Stampin’ Blends, then cut with the Die and adhered to the bottom with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The greeting was stamped with Pecan Pie Ink on Basic Beige cardstock and cut with the Stylish Shapes circle die, then added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The tiny butterflies were cut from Summer Splash cardstock and adhered on the circle and in the background.
A trio of Pearls of Beauty were added to the background.

I love those little kitty critters! This entire set is just SO sweet! OK check out Debbie’s new Creatively Simple card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

Supplies:

Stamps: Cutest Crew
Inks: Memento Black, Pecan Pie
Blends: Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, Summer Splash
Cardstock: Basic White, Summer Splash, Crumb Cake, Basic Beige, Pecan Pie
Designer Paper: Hobby Haven 12×12
Accessories: Cutest Crew Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Pearls of Beauty, Adhesives