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Friday, April 03, 2026

More Spring Inspiration with Shirley Featuring Our New ATC Packs 🌸✨

We have Shirley today sharing some more spring inspiration featuring our new spring-themed ATC packs. If you love quick yet stunning projects, you’re going to adore our new Artist Trading Card (ATC) paper goods: Whimsical Homes, Color Me Spring, and Retro Femme. 🎨

Shirley has perfectly demonstrated how these pre-printed ATC packs can be the star of the show with just a few simple stamped or die-cut additions. Let’s dive into her beautiful creations! ✂️


1. Happy Home Whimsical ATC 🏠


For her first project, Shirley stayed true to the charming artwork in Whimsical Homes. She chose a dreamy, watercolor-style cottage and gave it a custom touch by stamping directly onto the card using  Carved Houses. Since these are standard ATC size, they are incredibly versatile -- you can keep them as-is to trade with fellow enthusiasts, pop a magnet on the back for your fridge, or save them to use as a quick focal point on a full-sized card later! By adding the "Happy Home" sentiment and that bold, hand-drawn black heart, Shirley shows exactly how a simple stamp can frame a pre-printed image perfectly. ✨



2. Hey Chickie Birdhouse ATC 🐦


Next, Shirley pulled a vibrant green birdhouse from Color Me Spring. This project is all about adding life and dimension to a flat card. She stamped the small bird and the "Hey chickie" sentiment from Fowl Play, then colored the bird to match the bright spring palette. After fussy-cutting the elements, she popped them onto the ATC for a fun, layered look. This is another great example of an ATC that’s ready for anything -- whether it's joining an art journal page or being swapped at your next crafty meetup! 🌸


3. Retro Femme "Dream" Card 💄


Shirley’s final project turns an ATC into a full-sized card focal point. Featuring a stunning vintage-style portrait from Retro Femme, she paired the image with bold red accents and a very clever custom sentiment. The "DREAM" sentiment was created using the
Skinny Sentiments Dies, but since there isn't a specific "Dream" die or even a letter "M" in the set, Shirley got creative. She used individual letters from the set and cleverly inverted the "W" from the "Wish" die to create the "M" -- a total pro tip for stretching your die-cutting stash! 🌟


💌 Love These Looks?

You can grab the ATC packs and dies Jane used to start your own spring projects! Don't forget to check out our subscription options to get new goodies delivered right to your door: 📬💖

✨ Retro Femme ATC 🕶️


Want the best value? Subscribe and Save! 📦✨ 

Get a curated mix of goodies delivered to your door every month. Choose the plan that fits your style:

✨ Paper Goods ATC Subscription - For the love of ATCs! 🃏
✨ Main Paper Goods Subscription - The ultimate mix of collage papers, card fronts, ephemera, and more. 🌈🙌
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Thursday, April 02, 2026

✨ Spring Into Creativity: Stunning New ATC Projects by Jane 🎨🌸

We're back to share another burst of spring inspiration on the blog today! The talented Jane Tyrrell has been busy at work with our brand-new spring ATC packs, and she has created three breathtaking cards that show just how versatile these mini pieces of art can be. From retro vibes to whimsical homes, these projects are sure to get your creative juices flowing! 🖌️✨


1. Retro Femme Friendship Card 📸💛

Jane’s first project features a striking yellow and orange Distress Ink background that perfectly complements the vintage aesthetic. She used two gorgeous portraits from the Retro Femme ATC pack as her focal points, layering them over a background stamped with the Bloomfully: Remember set. 👗✨ The sentiments are all from the same stamp set, tying the theme of friendship together beautifully. With black matting to make the colors pop, this card is a true retro masterpiece! 🎞️👯‍♀️


2. Bold Florals & Bright Tulips 🌷🧡


For her second card, Jane went bright and bold! She created a stunning textured background by inking through the Bold Florals stencil with Distress Inks. The featured image is a lovely tulip illustration from the Color Me Spring ATC pack, which she matted with a tilted black panel for added dimension. 🎨🌿 She finished the card with a tiny teal ribbon bow and the sentiment from the Bloomfully: Beautiful stamp set. It’s the perfect way to send some sunshine to someone special! ☀️🎀


3. Whimsical Homes & Heartfelt Congratulations 🏠❤️

Jane’s third project is full of texture and charm. She started with a dreamy, water-colored background made with Distress Sprays and Spritz in shades of blue and rust. At the center is a sweet cottage scene from the Whimsical Homes ATC pack. ☁️🏡 To celebrate a special occasion, she added a red "Congratulations" die-cut from Everyday Sentiments. The final touch is the Clustered Hearts diecut, with some of the hearts colored in solid red to match the sentiment and the card’s border. It’s such a cozy and heart-warming design! 💌🥰


💌 Love These Looks?

You can grab the ATC packs and dies Jane used to start your own spring projects! Don't forget to check out our subscription options to get new goodies delivered right to your door: 📬💖

✨ Retro Femme ATC 🕶️


Explore More Essentials! 🎨✂️

✂️ Paper Goods ATC Subscription - Focal points delivered to your door! 📦🃏
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Wednesday, April 01, 2026

ARTplorations Stencils Are Back! Shop Stencils + Buy 3 Get 1 Free + A Giveaway! 🎨✨

I'm excited to announce that ARTplorations stencils are officially back in the store. I know many of you have been waiting to get your hands on your favorite patterns, and they are all ready for you to browse right now. 🖌️

You can find the full collection here: stamplorations.com/stencils

To celebrate their return, I'm running a special offer: Buy 3, Get 1 Free! 🎁 Just put any 4 ARTplorations stencils in your cart, and the lowest-priced one will automatically become $0. It's the perfect time to grab those designs you've had your eye on. 🛒✨

Never Miss a Design with Our Stencil Subscriptions 📅📬

If you love stencils as much as I do, you definitely want to check out our two subscription services. It’s the best way to grow your collection automatically:
  • Stencil Subscription: Get a curated selection (yours -- because you pick what you want!) of our classic ARTplorations stencils delivered straight to your door. 🏠💌

  • Slimline Stencil Subscription: Perfect for those of you who love the popular slimline card format! 📏🌸

Free Worldwide Shipping on Subscriptions! 🌍✈️

I want everyone, everywhere to be able to create with ARTplorations stencils. That’s why we offer free worldwide shipping on all our stencil subscription services. No matter where you are in the world, you can join the fun without worrying about extra shipping costs. 📮💖


🎉 APRIL GIVEAWAY: Win Your Favorite Stencil! 🎉

To make their return even more fun, I’m hosting a giveaway all through the month of April! I’ll be picking one winner every week to win their favorite ARTplorations stencils.

How to Enter:
  1. Head over to the Stencils section in the store.
  2. Pick out your absolute favorite in-stock stencil design.
  3. Come back here (and to my Instagram) and leave a comment telling me which ONE you picked! (Don't specify more than one stencil.)

The Details: I will draw one winner each week from all the comments left on the blog and on Instagram. Winners will be announced on 🗓️ April 8, 15, 22, and 29 in this post, so check back on those dates to see if your name was picked.

APRIL 8 WINNER: [Your name could be here]
APRIL 15 WINNER: [Your name could be here]
APRIL 22 WINNER: [Your name could be here]
APRIL 29 WINNER: [Your name could be here]

I can’t wait to see which designs are your favorites! Happy crafting! :o)


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✨ Holiday Magic: Quick and Festive Cards with Stephanie 🎨🎄

Happy Wednesday! Today, we're thrilled to feature Stephanie Severin's awesome work of Stephanie Severin. 🌟 Stephanie is here to show us how to create stunning, high-impact holiday cards using STAMPlorations paper goods. Her projects are a perfect showcase for our three subscription clubs: Paper Goods, ATC, and Card Fronts. 📦✨


1. Warm Wishes Mixed Media Poinsettia ☕🌸




For her first card, Stephanie combined texture and color for a cozy, festive feel. She started by adhering the Industrial Patchwork Collage Paper to her card base. Over that, she layered a beautiful poinsettia design from the Quick Card #15 Simply Christmas A2 card fronts. 📜 To add a fun, dimensional element, she featured the Holiday Latte - Colorables, which she colored to perfectly match the lime green and hot pink palette of the card front. 🖍️ Stephanie finished the look with a "Warm wishes" sentiment from the Simple Christmas Clear Stickers and added a few lime green enamel dots for a pop of texture! 🟢✨



2. Holly Jolly Christmas Nutcracker 💂‍♂️❄️




Stephanie's second card is a masterclass in layering! She created a vibrant, textured background using a green gelli print and then layered another design from the
Quick Cards #15 Simply Christmas A2 card fronts on top. 🎨 For the focal point, she chose a charming nutcracker from the Christmas Ephemera #1 pack. 🎁 To tie it all together, she added the "have a holly jolly CHRISTMAS" sentiment from the Good Tidings Clear Stickers. The mix of the hand-made gelli print background with the crisp lines of the card front and ephemera creates a look that is both artistic and polished! 🌟🙌


Ready to Start Your Holiday Crafting? 📦✨ 

You can grab the products Stephanie used and sign up for our monthly kits to keep your stash full: 📬💖

✨ Main Paper Goods Subscription - The ultimate blend of collage papers, card fronts, ephemera, and ATC size goodies! 🌈🙌
✨ Card Fronts Subscription - The quick and easy way to create beautiful card bases every month. 💌🎨
✨ Paper Goods ATC Subscription - Perfect for small-format artistry and trading cards. 🃏


Want to win some crafty happy mail? 🎁✨

We love hearing your thoughts! Did you know that every thoughtful comment you leave on our blog or Instagram posts this April enters you for a chance to win? 🗣️📝

Three (3) lucky winners will be picked to receive their choice of a $10 prize code or any in-stock STAMPlorations product (up to $7 value) 🎟️📄

The more you chat with us, the more chances you have to win. Winners will be announced here on the blog on May 10. What did you think of Stephanie's cards? Let us know in the comments below! 👇💖


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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

🌸 Springing Into Creativity: ATC Magic with CraftyField 🎨✨

Welcome back to the blog! We're excited to share some incredible inspiration from STAMPgirl CraftyField, who has been busy creating magic with our brand-new spring ATC packs. 🌿 Whether you love vintage vibes, whimsical scenes, or bright florals, these projects show just how versatile these little cards can be! 💖


1. Retro Femme Mixed Media Acetate Card 👗✨
front of the card

For her first project, CraftyField featured two cards from the Retro Femme ATC pack. She started with a clear acetate card base and used the Retro Circles stencil with alcohol inks to create a vibrant, bubbly background. 🫧

After adhering the first ATC to the front, she took a clever approach for the inside. She applied adhesive to the image side of a second ATC and tucked it inside. This way, the image shows through the back of the clear card, while the plain back of the ATC provides a perfect spot to write a personalized message. It’s a brilliant way to make a see-through card functional! 💌
inside of the card
back of the card


2. Whimsical Homes Double Z-Fold Card 🏠🛠️
Next up is a stunning, intricate project featuring the Whimsical Homes ATC pack. CraftyField created a Double Z-Fold (or Twin Z-Fold) card using a deep burgundy cardstock base. 🍷 The characteristic "Z" shape created by the two parallel folds on each side of the card base allows the center panels to pop forward, while the rest of the card provides a dimensional, accordion-style backdrop. With the charming house illustration and a "New Home" sentiment panel, she turned a simple 2.5" x 3.5" ATC into a professional-grade dimensional masterpiece! 🌟


3. Color Me Spring Stenciled Card 🌷🌤️
For her third project, CraftyField reached for the Color Me Spring ATC pack. She created a sunny background on the card base using the Shower of Flutters stencil. 🦋 To make the tulip ATC stand out, she used the ATC Tag Builder Dies to create a crisp, black scalloped mat. The custom sentiment "Sunshine is good" was created by mixing and matching the Life Is Good Phrase Die and the You Are My Sunshine Phrase Die. ☀️ Such a clever way to stretch your stash!

💌 Start Creating Your Amazing Cards!

Love these looks? You can grab your own ATC packs and start creating today! 


Want the best value? Subscribe and Save! 📦✨ 

Get a curated mix of goodies delivered to your door every month. Choose the plan that fits your style:

✨ Paper Goods ATC Subscription - For the love of ATCs! 🃏
✨ Main Paper Goods Subscription - The ultimate mix of collage papers, card fronts, ephemera, and more. 🌈🙌


Want to win some crafty happy mail? 🎁✨

We love hearing your thoughts! Did you know that every thoughtful comment you leave on our blog or Instagram posts this March enters you for a chance to win? 🗣️📝

Three (3) lucky winners will be picked to receive their choice of a $10 prize code or any in-stock STAMPlorations product (up to $7 value) 🎟️📄

The more you chat with us, the more chances you have to win. Winners will be announced here on the blog on April 10. Which one of CraftyField's cards is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! 👇💖

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Monday, March 30, 2026

🌸 Spring ATC Card Showcase: Graphic & Elegant Designs with Monika 🌸

The spring inspiration continues today as we welcome the wonderfully talented Monika! Monika is showing us three very different, yet equally stunning, ways to use our new ATC-sized packs to create focal points that truly stand out--from cards to home decor! 🎨✨

Let’s explore Monika’s elegant creations:


1️⃣ TEXTURED KRAFT FLORAL 💌🌿
For her first project, Monika chose a gorgeous, vibrant floral ATC from the
Color Me Spring pack. To let the colorful blooms be the star, she mounted the ATC onto a simple kraft card base. She added a touch of rustic elegance by adhering a strip of crocheted lace ribbon across the bottom. The sentiment "each day holds a Surprise" is stamped in a rich brown ink , perfectly completing this cozy and heartfelt design! 🌸👌


2️⃣ TONE-ON-TONE COTTAGE CHARM 🏡💖
Monika’s second card features the charming, illustrative house image from the Whimsical Homes ATC pack. She mounted the ATC directly onto a kraft card base. To add sophisticated texture to the surrounding background without overwhelming the image, she used the Flair slimline stencil with a soft brown ink to create a beautiful tone-on-tone effect. The sentiment "discover your own PARADISE" is stamped below. It’s a flawless example of clean, graphic elegance! 🏡📏✨


3️⃣ RETRO FEMME MINI ALBUM 🕶️📖
For her final project, Monika thought outside the card base and decorated the cover of a beautiful mini album! She used a chic figure from the Retro Femme ATC pack as her main focal point, centering it on the patterned cover. She framed the figure beautifully using the intricate, delicate design of the Flutter Zen 2 layering die (retired, but a similar intricate butterfly can be found here). For her sentiment, she chose the Hello Sunshine phrase die, cutting it from black cardstock. 🕶️🦋☀️


💌 Build Your Artsy Card Stash!

We hope Monika’s elegant and creative projects have inspired you to start thinking about ATCs in a whole new way! You can explore all the featured collections and subscription options in the shop:

✨ Retro Femme ATC 🕶️


Explore More Essentials! 🎨✂️

✂️ Paper Goods ATC Subscription - Focal points delivered to your door! 📦🃏
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