Thursday, March 28, 2024

Celebrate You!

 Good Morning, Stampers!

This fun, new stamp set Happy Little Things is part of the Online Exclusives collection. I love that you can mix and match the sentiments to create your own personal message. The sweet little dies show just how easy it is to utilize your scrap pieces of designer papers or stamp different patterns to suit the occasion or event.





You can't find these items in any publication - grab them
from my online store HERE while supplies last!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa


Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #563

 Good Morning, Stampers!


We are playing Tic Tac Toe for this week's
Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge! Pick
(3) in a row either vertical, horizontal or diagonal
and create using those themes! 


I chose plaid/rhinestones/baby for my card!
I combined the Mini Alphabet dies with the sweet little
sentiment from the Easter Bunny stamp set. With a Basic
Gray and Lemon Lolly color palette, I'm ready for 
whatever surprises a gender reveal may bring!


SU!pplies:
Stamps:
Sketched Plaid, Easter Bunny
Ink: Basic Gray, Versamark
Paper: Basic White, Basic Gray, Lemon Lolly
Accessories: Lemon Lolly Baker's Twine, Tinsel Gems 4-pack, Stylish Shapes dies


Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more ideas featuring this week's challenge!


Tuesday, March 26, 2024

CASING a Layout

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Using a sketch/layout is so helpful when creating cards! It's my go-to when I'm struggling to get a card started. I just replace the colors, patterns, or techniques and everything just falls into place! 

CASING (or Copy And Share Everything) makes creating cards so fast and easy! To make the Just a Note card, color a panel of Basic White Cardstock using Water Painters and some Berry Burst, Fresh Freesia, Lemon Lime Twist, Pool Party, and Pretty Peacock ink and adhere the panel to the bottom-right corner of the card front. Add the sentiment and finish the card by coloring some white Baker’s Twine using the Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends.


Happy Stampin'!
~Melissa

Monday, March 25, 2024

NEW Ephemera Packs!

 Good Morning, Stampers!

I'm SO EXCITED for the new products coming in the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog! There are (4) Ephemera packs filled with pre-cut images and sentiments that you can mix and match to create one-of-a-kind projects! I mixed the Fully Flowering ephemera pack with the current Layering Leaves bundle showing how well the new products can coordinate with the current products! You can find the Ephemera packs in my online store beginning May 1st!



SU!pplies:
Stamps:
Layering Leaves, Color and Contour
Ink: Azure Afternoon, Craft White
Paper: Basic White, Azure Afternoon
Accessories: Flowering Ephemera pack, Iridescent Pearls, Stylish Shapes dies

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Sunday, March 24, 2024

Patchwork Pieces

 Good Morning, Stampers!

I created this card for a swap at our OnStage convention last week in Houston. What a fun and happy card to put together! It features the new Perennial Postage dies along with some bright and cheerful designer papers using the Patchwork Pieces dies. I am so sad to see that these dies are retiring soon. Make sure you grab them from my online store HERE before they are gone! 



SU!pplies:
Stamps: Taco Fiesta
Ink: Tuxedo Black
Paper: Basic White, Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Les Shoppes DSP, Delightfully Eclectic DSP, Stargazing DSP, Daffodil Delight DSP
Accessories: Raindrops embossing folder, Stylish Shapes dies, Cloud punch, Black/White gingham ribbon, Mini Alphabet dies


Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Saturday, March 23, 2024

CCM Saturday Blog Hop - Peek-A-Boo Cards

 Good Morning, Stampers!


The Create with Connie and Mary design team has a super-fun
theme this week - PEEK-A- BOO! These are cards that 
peek from the front of the card through to the inside. 
Peek-a-Boo - We see you!


I was quite surprised just how well the Stamped with Love and
Nested Friends stamp sets coordinate together for this tri-fold
peek-a-boo card! It's like they were made for eachother!




SU!pplies:
Stamps: Nested Friends, Stamped With Love
Ink: Tuxedo Black
Paper: Basic White, Crumb Cake, Night of Navy, Les Shoppes DSP
Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies, Nested Friends dies, Scallop Contour dies, Calypso Cral Baker's Twine, Distressed Tile embossing folder
Stampin' Blends: Crumb Cake, Night of Navy, Calypso Coral. Smoky Slate, Bubble Bath, CalypsoCoral


Happie Stampin'!

Check out more cute Peek-A-Boo ideas!
Go NEXT to see what Connie has created or
BACK to see what Debbie has created!

Friday, March 22, 2024

rubberFUNatics weekly Challenge #284

 Good Morning, Stampers!

(click photo to enlarge)

Last week, I challenged you to create a Black and White card.
This week, let's add a "pop" of color! Bold, bright colors add
a "wow", while subtle, neutral colors add more of an elegant feel.
It's so fun to play around with color!


I added more of a feminine twist to the Trusty Tools bundle.
I started with some paint and splatters in Berry Burst ink using
a water painter. Then I added the bold flowers from the Paper
Florist dies because every girl needs some flowers!


SU!pplies:
Stamps:
Trusty Tools, Go To Greetings
Ink: Tuxedo Black, Berry Burst
Paper: Basic White, Basic Black, Berry Burst, Delightfully Eclectic DSP
Accessories: Trusty Tools dies, Water Painter, Paper Florist dies, Black/White gingham ribbon


I hope this challenge inspires you to add a "pop" of color to your next project!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Sending A Handmade Hug

 Good Morning, Stampers!

I have another sweet 3" x 3" card to share with you today! I created this card for an organized swap at our OnStage convention last week. I love that it is just small enough to tuck into a gift bag or to leave on a desk with a little treat! Who wouldn't want a handmade hug??!!


SU!pplies:
Stamps:
Crafting With You
Ink: Gray Granite
Paper: Balmy Blue, Basic White, Gray Granite, Bubblebath, ,Vellum, Balmy Blue DSP
Accessories: Crafting With You dies, Iridescent Pearls, Balmy Blue, Stylish Shapes dies

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa