Showing posts with label Winter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Winter. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #654

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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This week’s Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge is all about 
capturing that peaceful, frosty charm of winter, and I couldn’t 
resist reaching for one of my favorites: the Elegant Pine Snowflakes Suite!


Whether you love serene frosty winter scenes or layered textures that feel 
like a walk through fresh snow, this combo delivers effortless elegance
with a gorgeous color combination perfect for all winter celebrations or events!


SU!pplies:
Stamps: Delicate Pines
Ink: Pretty Peacock
Paper: Thick Basic White, Elegant Pine Snowflakes DSP
Accessories: Linen Thread, Perennial Postage dies


Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more ideas featuring this week's challenge:


Friday, December 19, 2025

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #371

 Good Morning. Stampers!

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As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, there’s something magical
about gathering around our craft tables to create. Winter brings with it
a palette of frosty blues, cozy creams, sparkling silvers, and festive reds
—perfect for card makers to capture the season’s charm.
Whether you love snowflakes, pine trees, mittens, or twinkling lights,
this is your chance to let your creativity shine and share your unique
take on winter magic for this week's rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge!


This challenge is all about joy, creativity, and sharing. Whether
you’re a seasoned stamper or just starting out, your card will inspire
someone else.So grab your favorite papers, inks, and embellishments,
and let’s make this winter sparkle together!


SU!pplies:
Stamps:
Delicate Pines
Ink: Pool Party, Craft White
Paper: Thick Basic White, Basic Black, Gold Foil
Accessories: Black/Gold Baker's Twine, Delicate Pines dies, Blending Brush, Water Painter

Thanks so much for joining me this week - Have a Merry Christmas!


Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #651

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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Welcome to the Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge!
This week, we have an inspiration photo to sparkly our holiday creativity!
How do you see this photo? Traditional holiday colors?
Beautiful greenery? Packages tied up with pretty ribbon? The choice is
up to you! Have fun and see where your creativity takes you!


I added my own little twist to the basic sketch design. I added a 
few snowflakes and a sentiment for any winter occasion or event!

SU!pplies:
Stamps:
Delicate Pines
Ink: Pool Party, Craft White
Paper: thick Basic White, Real Red, Basic Black, Shaded Spruce
Accessories: Red/White Baker's Twine, Delicate Pines dies, Basic Rhinestones, Real Red Stampin' Blends

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more designs featrung this week's challenge:


Monday, December 08, 2025

Thinking of You FREE Tutorial

 Good Morning, Stampers!

There’s something magical about pine trees—their quiet strength, their year-round elegance, and the way they instantly bring a sense of peace to any project. With the Delicate Pines stamp bundle, you can capture that same feeling in your crafting. Whether you’re designing holiday cards, winter scrapbook pages, or nature-inspired gifts, this bundle makes it easy to add intricate detail and heartfelt charm. 

I'm offering this project as a FREE printable tutorial in my weekly newsletter next week. Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter HERE to get access when it goes live on Sunday! 


Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Delicate #SimpleStamping

 Good Morning, Stampers!

When the holiday season rolls around, I find myself reaching for projects that are quick, heartfelt, and easy to share. That’s why I love simple stamping—just ink, paper, and stamps. No fuss, no layers, just pure creativity. And the Delicate Pines stamp set is perfect for this kind of crafting. It features elegant evergreen trees, delicate branches, and festive sentiments. It’s versatile enough for Christmas cards, winter thank-yous, or even cozy seasonal notes. The fine details in the images mean your project looks polished—even with just one ink color. Simple stamping reminds us that creativity doesn’t have to be complicated. You can create cards that feel heartfelt and festive in just minutes which is a huge plus during the busy holidays season!


SU!pplies:
Stamps:
Delicate Pines
Ink: Pool Party, Early Espresso, Shaded Spruce
Paper: Thick Basic White
Accessories: Water painter

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Monday, September 15, 2025

One of a Kind

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Winter just got a little sweeter with the Snowflake Kisses Bundle! This set includes the perfect pair of stamps and dies to create stunning winter cards. Add a touch of winter warmth to your handmade cards with the sentiment-only stamp set and create intricate and layered card designs with the die set.




Shop the Snowflake Kisses Bundle HERE


Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Saturday, December 28, 2024

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Winter Birthday

 Good Morning, Stampers! 


Welcome to the Create with Stampin'
Friends Saturday Blog Hop!  The team is back
celebrating Winter Birthdays 


I created a flurry of happy wishes using the One of A 
Kind bundle and the Country Woods designer papers.
A little tip - create different size snowflakes by removing
pieces of the die and stretch your creative options!


SU!pplies:
Stamps: 
One of a Kind
Ink: Craft White, Misty Moonlight
Paper: Basic White, Crumb Cake, Boho Blue, Country Woods DSP
Accessories: One of a Kind dies, Basic Rhinestones, , Crumb Cake Baker's Twine, Sponge Dauber, Water painter, Stylish Shapes dies


Happie Stampin'!

Check out more Winter Birthday ideas!
Go NEXT to see what Connie has created or
BACK to see what Libby has created!



Saturday, December 21, 2024

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Let it Snow

 Good Morning, Stampers!


Let it Snow is the theme for this week's 
Create with Stampin' Friends Saturday Blog Hop 
so I'm sending a little Winter Greetings your way!


It's going to be sunny and 70's here this week, so no white 
Christmas for me. I will settle for pretty snowflakes
from the Sparkling Snowflakes bundle on a card instead! 


SU!pplies:
Stamps: Sparkling Snowflakes
Ink: Basic Gray
Paper: Basic White, Petal Pink. Snowy Scenes DSP
Accessories: Everyday Details dies, Baker's Twine Essentials Pack, Petal Pink Foiled Gems, Petal Pink Stampin' Blends

Thanks so much for joining us today! 

Happie Stampin'!

Be sure to check out the rest of the team's Let it
Snow projects! Go NEXT to see what Connie created
or BACK to see what Libby created!




Tuesday, November 19, 2024

FREE TUTORIALS!

 GoodMorning, Stampers!

Check out one of this week's FREE TUTORIALS! This sweet little snowman designer paper can be found in the Snowy Scenes suite in the holiday mini catalog. You 'll find this tutorial as well as over 100 printable tutorials I offer FREE in my weekly newsletter sent every Sunday. Sign up HERE to have the newsletter sent directly to your email. 





Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa




Thursday, November 14, 2024

Stepping it Up

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Yesterday, I showed you a simple stamping challenge card featuring the Sparkling Snowflakes and One of a Kind stamp sets. Today, I've stepped that card up a little and added some layers and embellishments for a completely different look. Can you spot the differences?? 





SU!pplies:
Stamps
: Sparkling Snowflakes, One of a Kind
Ink: Gray Granite, Boho Blue, Misty Moonlight
Paper: Basic White, Night of Navy
Accessories: Night of Navy/Gold ribbon, One of a Kind dies, Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blends, Basic Rhinestones, Metallic Enamel Effects

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Paper Craft Crew WeeklyChallenge#596

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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Thank you for joining me for this week's Paper
Craft Crew weekly challenge! This week, it's all
abount Simple Stamping.
I think the hardest part about simple stamping is 
knowing when to stop! I always want to add one more
stamp or one more embellishment. It's hard to
control myself sometimes!


I combined both snowflake sets - Sparkling Snowflakes
and One of a Kind - for this card. They work so well together!
Just a few ink colors, a sentiment and, of course, 
a few bling! Simple stamping is a great time
saver - especailly around the holidays!

SU!pplies:
Stamps:
One of a Kind, Sparkling Snowflakes
Ink: Boho Blue, Misty Moonlight, Gray Granite
Paper: Basic White
Accessories: Basic Rhinestones

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more desgins from
this week's challenge:


Wednesday, November 06, 2024

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #595

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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Welcome to the Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge!
This week, we are creating around this sketch. Grab your
supplies and play along with us! 


This card features the Sparkling Snowflakes stamp set.
I used a blending brush to add color to the background. I then
added drops of water and craft white ink on top to
give a splatter effect. 

SU!pplies:
Stamps:
Sparkling Snowflakes
Ink: Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Gorgeous Grape, Craft White
Paper: Basic White, Melon Mambo
Accessroies: Stylish Shapes dies, Iridescent ribbon, water painter, Glossy Dots, Old Olive Stampin' Blends

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa
Check out more ideas featuring this
week's challenge!


Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #594

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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The Paper Craft Crew is C.A.S.E-ing the Holiday
mini catalog today but there is a twist! Add your own finishing 
touches to make the card your own! There are so many great ideas
to get your inspiration from - which will you choose??


I chose a project from page 57. The original project is a candle with 
a stamped wrap around it, so I twisted it up a bit and made it into a card!


SU!pplies:
Stamps:
Snow Day, Yuletide Village
Ink: Tuxedo Black, Pool Party, Versamark
Paper: Basic White, Pool Party,Crumb Cake
Accessories: Stylish Shapes dies, Everyday Details dies, Pool Party ribbon
Stampin' Blends: Cherry Cobbler, Lost Lagoon, Crumb Cake, Pool Party

We hope you'll play along with us this week!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more ideas featuring this week's challenge: 


Friday, October 18, 2024

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #314

 Good Morning, Stampers!

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I'm so happy you could join me for this week's
rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge! This gorgeous
trio of color is focus of the challenge today - I
hope you'll play along with me!


I love how these colors look for winter - non-traditional
and so, so, pretty, too! What other themes could you use
for this color combination?? 


SU!pplies:
Stamps:
One of a Kind, Snowy Wonder
Ink: Pretty Peacock, Smoky Slate, Lost Lagoon
Paper: Basic White, Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock Glimmer
Accessories: One of a Kind dies, Pretty Peacock ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Pretty Peacock Stampin' Blends


Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you are inspired by the color combination!

Happie Stampin'
~Melissa 

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Happy Wishes

 Good Morning, Stampers!

We have so many fun snow-themed stamp sets available right now - I had a hard time choosing what to use so I used them all! They all coordinate so well together! Such a cute little penguin to send birthday wishes! 




SU!pplies:
Stamps:
Snow Day, Snowy Wonder, One of a Kind
Ink: Tuxedo Black, Balmy Blue
Paper: Basic White, Balmy Blue
Accessories: Spotlight on Nature dies, Snowy Wonder dies, Basic Rhinestones, Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends, Iridescent Striped Ribbon, One of a Kind dies

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Monday, October 14, 2024

Hello, Winter!

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Christmas season is only weeks away - time to start thinking of holiday crafting! The Snowy Scenes suite is filled with candy canes, snowmen, penguins, snow globes and more! Everything you need to make wintry projects for holiday gift giving! 


SU!pplies:
Stamps:
Snowy Wonder
Ink: Garden Green, Pool Party
Paper: Basic White, Pool Party,Snowy Scenes DSP
Accessories: Snowy Wonder dies

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa