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CSF918 – Boutique Blossoms

April 30, 2026 By Connie | Leave a Comment

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

BOUTIQUE BLOSSOMS

I resisted this bundle on my first preorder, but after looking at my current stamp sets, I realized that I really didn’t have a lot of current flower sets! This bundle has both stamp images and die-cut flowers…so I love that!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Mossy Meadow cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was added on top.
A 1-1/4 x 5-1/4 strip of striped Artisan Sketched Garden DSP was colored with Poppy Parade, Mossy Meadow and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends alternating down the stripes. It was added on the right edge of the Basic White layer.
The large Boutique Blossoms flower was cut from Poppy Parade and the two smaller flowers from Daffodil Delight, the leaf branches from Mossy Meadow using the Boutique Blossoms Dies. They were added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The greeting from Scalloped Blooms stamp set was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White cardstock and cut withe the little Scalloped Blooms Die.
Some Linen Thread was tied in a bow and the greeting added on top, then added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A trio of red Dear Dots were added to the background.

I love altering my DSP this way…I can make it any color! OK, check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Stamping Friends.

Supplies:
Stamps: Boutique Blossoms, Scalloped Blooms
Ink: Memento Back
Blends: Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow
Cardstock: Basic White, Mossy Meadow, Daffodil Delight, Poppy Parade
Designer Paper: Artisan Sketched Garden 12×12
Accessories: Boutique Blossoms Dies, Scalloped Blooms Dies, Linen Thread, Dear Dots, Adhesives

Bring your most meaningful memories to life with the HEIRLOOM BOUTIQUE BUNDLE. You’ll love how the coordinating stamps and dies add delicate florals, layered details, and heartfelt sentiments to your cards, scrapbook pages, and handmade gifts. These timeless designs will help you turn every project into a keepsake to share and cherish. We've combined the HEIRLOOM BOUTIQUE BUNDLE and the BLOOMS BOUTIQUE 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for a soft artistic look! You'll get EIGHT step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT cards in our HEIRLOOM BOUTIQUE COLLECTION! See more details HERE!

Stamp a bunch of violets quickly with the line-drawn images in Stampin' Up!'s FRAMED VIOLETS BUNDLE (available for customers beginning July 1st). Layer them together easily and add a die-cut oval, some accent florals and leaves for extra texture and subtle details. Everyday greetings give a finished level of polish. We've combined the FRAMED VIOLETS BUNDLE and the VIOLET DREAMS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for an eye-catching cohesive look! You'll get SIX step-by-step tutorials for FOUR regular cards and TWO small 3D projects in our FRAMED VIOLETS COLLECTION! See more details HERE!

Grab those easy, breezy beach vibes right at your craft table when you use Stampin' Up!'s SPLASH & RELAX BUNDLE of products! Be inspired by the innertubes, beach balls, sunglasses, and other beach accessories this cute set has to offer! Then add a fun, carefree sentiment to finish off your project! We've combined the SPLASH & RELAX BUNDLE and the SCENIC COAST 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER with its' bright color backgrounds!! You'll get SIX step-by-step tutorials for FOUR regular cards and TWO special fold cards in this Collection! See more details HERE!

CS243 – Boutique Blossoms

April 28, 2026 By Connie | 4 Comments

Our Creatively Simple theme this month is “Let’s Get Punchy”!

KEEPING TABS PUNCH

Here’s another way to use one of the basic punches…Keeping Tabs…for a border! I like how this turned out! This card was so quick to pull together…the two-step stamping on the flowers/leaves makes it easy!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was added on top.
One half of the Keeping Tabs Punch was used to punch the 2026-28 In Color Painted Patterns DSP four times. They were adhered under the 1/2 x 5-1/4 strip of Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock, then added to the front.
Happy Birthday from Scalloped Blooms stamp set was stamped with Basic Black Hybrid Ink.
Two large flower outlines were stamped with Basic Black Hybrid Ink on Basic White cardstock and the insides with Crisp Cantaloupe Ink, the leaves with Basic Black Hybrid Ink outline and Peaceful Pine Ink insides, two small flowers with Basic Black Hybrid Ink outline and Golden Glow insides. The centers were colored with Crisp Cantaloupe Stampin’ Blends. They were cut with the Boutique Blooms Dies and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Small and large 2026-28 In Color Butterflies were added in the upper right corner.

Isn’t that a fun scalloped border using that tab punch? OK check out Debbie’s new Creatively Simple card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

Supplies:

Stamps: Boutique Blooms
Inks: Peaceful Pine, Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow, Basic Black Hybrid
Blends: Crisp Cantaloupe
Cardstock: Basic White, Crisp Cantaloupe
Designer Paper: 2026-28 In Color Painted Patterns 12×12
Accessories: Keeping Tabs Punch, 2026-28 In Color Butterflies, Adhesives

IM434 – Fern & Flora

April 27, 2026 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Create with Stamping Friends Inspiration Monday challenges. This week’s inspiration is a greenhouse of plants!

FERN & FLORA

This inspiration photo was definitely a starting point for today’s potted plant card! I unfortunately do NOT have a green thumb. The only live plant I have is an African Violet that was my grandmother’s. She’s been gone over 45 years…so it is a pretty old plant and I baby it!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Secret Sea cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 1-1/2 x 4 strip of Moonlit Flora DSP was torn across the top and added to the bottom of a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Crumb Cake cardstock, and that was added to the front.
Two of the Jar Punch bases were punched from Cajun Craze and Basic Beige and embossed with the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder (on the Last Chance list). they were added to the front staggered with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The large narrow fern was cut from Lemon Lime Twist, the two fiddlesticks from Peaceful Pine, two pointed leaf ferns from Old Olive and two ivy ferns from Mossy Meadow cardstocks. All were assembled and adhered under the jar punch containers.
The greeting was stamped on a 1/2 x 1-1/2 piece of Basic White cardstock with Mossy Meadow Ink and the ends cut at an angle.
The moth was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic Beige cardstock and colored with Lemon Lime Twist and Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends, then added to the ferns with a Stampin’ Dimensional.
A trio of dark blue Moody Palette Dots were added to the background.

So glad that jar punched worked for my containers! OK, check out Debbie’s Inspiration Monday card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Fern & Flora
Inks: Mossy Meadow
C/S: Basic White, Basic Beige, Crumb Cake, Secret Sea, Lemon Lime Twists, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Peaceful Pine
Designer Paper: Moonlit Flora 12×12
Accessories: Fern & Flora Dies, Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder, Moody Palette Dots, Adhesives

Saturday Blog Hop – Favorite New 2026-28 In Color

April 25, 2026 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s Saturday and time for our Create with Stamping Friends Blog Hop. This week’s theme is “Favorite New 2026-28 In Color…pick just ONE!

FERN & FLORA

I really do LOVE all the In Colors this year! Peaceful Pine is the one that stands out the most for me…and the one I’ve used the most so far! The new Fern & Flora Bundle was a perfect choice to use it on!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Peaceful Pine cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was embossed with the Fern & Flora Embossing Folder and the deboss area was swiped several times with Peaceful Pine Ink pad across it. I love how it leaves the indentations white!
A 1-1/2 x 4-1/4 strip of Basic Beige cardstock was stamped with the outline banner and greeting with Peaceful Pink Ink towards the right side.
The bush image was cut with the Die from Peaceful Pine cardstock and added to the left of the greeting.
The fiddlestick image was cut with the Die from Gold Metallic Paper and added over the Pine one with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The moth was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White cardstock and watercolored with Peaceful Pine Ink. It was cut with the Die and adhered over the greeting.
Some 3/8″ White & Gold Ribbon was tied in a bow and added to the bottom of the stem with Mini Glue Dots.
Some Adhesive Backed Metallic Gems were added to the background and the moth body.

Yep…definitely my favorite! I think this color fills in the gap of greens in SU’s lineup! 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: Fern & Flora
Inks: Memento Black, Peaceful Pine
Cardstock: Basic White, Basic Beige, Peaceful Pine
Designer Paper: Moonlit Flora 12×12
Accessories: Fern & Flora Dies, Fern & Flora Embossing Folder, Adhesive Backed Metallic Gems, 3/8″ Gold & White Ribbon, Adhesives

CSF917 – Heirloom Boutique

April 23, 2026 By Connie | Leave a Comment

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

HEIRLOOM BOUTIQUE

OK…yes, I’m slightly obsessed with this new bundle! I hadn’t had a chance to do any layering flowers using the dies, so I used the sketch and replaced the squares with flower shapes!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Thick Basic White cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Berry Burst cardstock was added on top.
Next a layer of Bloom Boutique DSP was cut to 3-3/4 x 5 and added to the front (LOVE the velvet details on here!
The two large flowers were cut with the Dies from Berry Burst cardstock, the medium sized flowers from Bubble Bath cardstock and adhered together, then added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The centers were cut from Daffodil Delight cardstock with the dies.
The leaves were cut from Peaceful Pine cardstock and tucked under the larger flowers with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The greeting from Heirloom Boutique stamp set was stamped with Peaceful Pine Ink on 3/4 x 3-1/2 and the ends flag cut. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimenisonals.
Some Linen Thread was tied in a bow and adhered with a Mini Glue Dot on the greeting.
A trio of white Sunset Sparkle Sequins were added to the background.

SO cool! I love these large flowers! 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: Peaceful Pine
Cardstock: Thick Basic White, Bubble Bath, Berry Burst, Peaceful Pine
Designer Paper: Bloom Boutique 12×12
Accessories: Heirloom Boutique Dies, Linen Thread, Sunset Sparkle Sequins, Adhesives

CS242 – Woolly Friends

April 21, 2026 By Connie | 6 Comments

Our Creatively Simple theme this month is “Let’s Get Punchy”!

WOOLLY FRIENDS PUNCH

I always love to create flowers from unusual punches! This one has been on my mind for a while. I thought the sheep body would make a great flower petal!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 new In Color Barely Blush cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was embossed with the Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder and adhered to the front.
A 2 x 5-1/4 strip of new Bloom Boutique Designer Paper (available May 5) was added down the right side.
A 1 x 4 strip of new In Color Peaceful Pine cardstock was added across the front towards the bottom.
The Woolly Friends sheep body was punched five times from Basic White cardstock and brushed around the edges with Barely Blush Ink. The petals were curved and then adhered in a circle, then added to the front of the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The center is cut with the Stylish Shapes circle die from Golden Glow cardstock, stamped with the new Lily of the Valley greeting in Peaceful Pine Ink and added to the center.
Another sheep body was punched from Peaceful Pine cardstock and cut in half, then tucked under the flower at the top for the leaves.

See…didn’t that make a great flower? OK check out Debbie’s new Creatively Simple card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

Supplies:

Stamps: Lily of the Valley (greeting)
Inks: Peaceful Pine, Barely Blush
Cardstock: Basic White, Barely Blush, Peaceful Pine, Golden Glow
Designer Paper: Floom Boutique 12×12
Accessories: Woolly Friends Punch, Stylish Shapes Die, Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder, Adhesives

IM433 – Heirloom Boutique

April 20, 2026 By Connie | 2 Comments

Welcome to our Create with Stamping Friends Inspiration Monday challenges. This week’s inspiration is a field of flowers!

HEIRLOOM BOUTIQUE

I love this new bundle, Heirloom Boutique…especially the dies! And this Velvet Meadow DSP is also awesome!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Peaceful Pine cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of the Velvet Meadow DSP was added on top.
The arch was cut from Basic White cardstock with the Everyday Arches Die and omit stamped with the Heirloom Boutique greeting (partially inked one portion, then the other to divide them onto two lines) using Berry Burst Ink. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The flower and leaves were cut from Basic White cardstock with the Heirloom Boutique Dies and brushed with Berry Burst, Bubble Bath and Peaceful Pine Inks using the Blending Brushes.
The center was cut from Daffodil Delight cardstock and added to the flower. The flower and leaves were popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals on the arch.
Some Dreamy Flower were added to the arch and the background to finish it off.

Isn’t that DSP gorgeous? OK, check out Debbie’s Inspiration Monday card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Heirloom Boutique
Inks: Berry Burst, Bubble Bath, Peaceful Pine
C/S: Basic White, Peaceful Pine
Designer Paper: Velvet Meadow 12×12
Accessories: Heirloom Boutique Dies, Dreamy Flowers, Adhesives

Saturday Blog Hop – Favorite New 2026 Stamps/Bundle

April 18, 2026 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s Saturday and time for our Create with Stamping Friends Blog Hop. This week’s theme is “Favorite New 2026 Stamps/Bundles”…ideas from the new May-August Catalog or May Online Exclusives!

SPLASH & RELAX

I was SO excited to see a stamp set with Flip Flops! This bundle is so perfect for summer cards! I have to say it is my favorite “right now” bundle. That changes frequently, though!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock is embossed with the Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder and added to the front.
A 1 x 5-1/4 strip of Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock is added across the middle.
One Stitched Shapes square was cut from Hydrangea Hue cardstock and one from Basic White cardstock and adhered across the front.
Three sets of flip flops from Splash & Relax Dies were cut from Bloom Boutique DSP and the straps with Basic White and Crisp Cantaloupe. They were added to the front with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Fun in the Sun from Splash & Relax stamp set was stamped with Peaceful Pine In on Crisp Cantaloupe and cut with the circle Stitched Shapes Die, then added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Three Pearlized Faceted Circles were added to the background.

I ended up using 4 of the 5 new In Colors on here! LOVE them! 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: Splash & Relax
Inks: Peaceful Pine
Cardstock: Basic White, Crisp Cantaloupe, Barely Blush
Designer Paper: Bloom Boutique 12×12
Accessories: Splash & Relax Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Pearlized Faceted Circles, Adhesives