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Monday, March 23, 2026

🌸 Spring ATC Small-Format Inspiration with Chris🌸

We are back with more inspiration featuring our newest ATC Packs: Retro Femme, Color Me Spring, and Whimsical Homes. Today, Chris shows us how easily these tiny artist trading cards can be incorporated into stunning, fully realized card designs. 🎨✨

Let’s take a look at Chris’s gorgeous projects:

1️⃣ Retro Snark 🕶️💄
Chris began with a captivating portrait ATC from the Retro Femme pack. To frame the retro imagery, she used the crazy double running stitch die on vibrant red cardstock, layering it over a black mat. For the background, she stamped the large blossom sprays #1 directly onto the white card base, leaving it uncolored. The card is finished with the perfectly matched Some Snark sentiment: "I speak fluent sarcasm." 😂👏


2️⃣ Springtime Tulips 🌷☀️
For her second card, Chris focused on the lovely tulips ATC from the Color Me Spring pack. She built a detailed, textured background by layering a soft delicate links stencil pattern over the blue card base. She used the crazy double running stitch die again to create a crisp frame. The stamped sentiment, "YOUR Awesomeness OVERWHELMS ME," adds the perfect finishing touch! 🌷✨


3️⃣ Whimsical Circle Welcome 🏠☕
For her final card, Chris featured one of the charming structures from the Whimsical Homes ATC pack. She created a fun, repetitive background pattern using the circles all over texture plate. By simple-layering the colored ATC focal point, she let the texture shine. The card is completed with the welcoming and cozy "welcome" sentiment. 🏠🌈



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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. What did you think of Chris' projects? Let us know in the comments below! 👇💖

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

☕️ Springtime Sips: Chris’s Vintage Coffee ATC Collection ✨🌷

Our new Springtime Coffee ATC pack is here and ready to bring a touch of vintage charm to your craft desk. 🌸☕️ These 2.5" x 3.5" canvases feature beautifully detailed images that are a dream to color. Chris has put together a trio of projects that perfectly showcase how these ATCs pair with our Shine Bright clear stickers.



The Vintage Teapot & Coffee Beans 🫖☕️

This ATC features a gorgeous vintage-style teapot nestled behind a cluster of spring flowers, with scattered coffee beans at the base. Chris anchored the design with the "choose happy" sentiment from the Shine Bright clear sticker set. It’s a perfectly cozy scene! 🌸✨


Dainty Florals & Happy Thoughts ☕️💭

For her second project, Chris focused on a dainty coffee cup adorned with intricate floral designs. She paired this sweet image with the "happy thoughts" sentiment sticker, creating a mini work of art that feels light and uplifting. 🌷💖


A Hot Cup of Enjoyment ☕️🌿

The third ATC features a classic hot coffee cup (a vintage latte, perhaps?), wish lush floral accents. Chris' design highlights the warmth of the brew and the freshness of the spring blooms. She finished the piece with the "enjoy today" sentiment, making it a wonderful reminder to savor the moment. ☀️☕️


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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. What did you think of Chris' ATC projects? Let us know in the comments below! 👇💖
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Sunday, March 08, 2026

Crafting with The Coffee House: Brew-tiful Inspiration from Chris ☕️✨

If you’re a coffee lover and a paper crafter, you’ve just found your new favorite stash! Today we are shining a spotlight on The Coffee House collage paper pack—a collection that perfectly captures the warmth of a fresh brew and the cozy vibes of a local cafe. Whether you're documenting your morning routine or sending a "latte" love to a friend, these papers provide the perfect caffeine-infused foundation. ☕️📜

Creative Coffee Inspiration by Chris

Our talented designer Chris has been busy "perking up" her craft room with these papers, and we have two stunning projects to share!

The "Thanks A Latte" Card 💌

Chris created a clean and classic card that lets the papers do the heavy lifting. By pairing a rich, patterned background from The Coffee House pack with the bold Thanks A Latte die, she achieved a high-impact look with effortless style. The contrast between the intricate paper patterns and the crisp die-cut sentiment makes this the perfect "just because" card for any coffee enthusiast. 🥐☕️

The Artisan Recipe Booklet 📖

Taking creativity to the next level, Chris used the paper pack to construct a charming mini recipe booklet! She used the various coordinated sheets to create the pages—perfect for jotting down favorite coffee blends or dessert pairings. To finish it off with a rustic, handmade touch, she bound the whole project together with a simple keyring. It’s functional, beautiful, and a masterclass in using paper goods for more than just cards! 🗝️✨

Don’t Miss Out: The Storyteller's Heritage Trio Sale! 🏷️

Love the look of these projects? You can find The Coffee House papers inside The Storyteller's Heritage Trio! This bundle is a treasure trove for mixed media artists and memory keepers, and it’s currently on a special promotion. 🎨🗞️

[Check out The Storyteller's Heritage Trio here!] — Grab yours while the sale lasts and start telling your own crafty stories! 🛍️💨



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. So, what’s on your crafty mind today? Let us know in the comments below! 👇💖
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Thursday, March 03, 2022

{Special Stamp Release} Some Snark from Chris Dring Designs


Hello again, STAMPlorations friends! We're doing a special release of stamps by our very own Chris Dring. If you're looking for some clean snarky sentiments, her stamps are it!



Today, we're putting the spotlight on Some Snark. Comment on this post and on the STAMPgirls blog posts by March 8 for a chance to win your choice of Chris Dring Designs stamp set. We'll announce the winner on March 10.

 


Have a look at what Chris and the Inspiration girls made and then check out the pre-order offer we have for these sets.

CHRIS









Maria



Shirley



Deepti



What do you think of Chris' second set and the STAMPgirls' projects? If you missed the post featuring her first set, it's here. We hope you enjoyed seeing all the projects featuring Chris' stamps.

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Wednesday, March 02, 2022

{Special Stamp Release} Hot Mess from Chris Dring Designs


Hey, STAMPlorations friends! We're doing a special release of stamps by our very own Chris Dring and all I can say is the STAMPgirls sure had fun with her clean snarky sentiments!



Today, we're putting the spotlight on Hot Mess. Comment on this post and on the STAMPgirls blog posts by March 8 for a chance to win your choice of Chris Dring Designs stamp set. We'll announce the winner on March 10.

 


Have a look at what Chris and the Inspiration girls made and then check out the pre-order offer we have for these sets.

CHRIS





















How's that for projects featuring some fun, clean snark? ;o) Tell us what you think! Then check back tomorrow for another set of fab projects featuring Chris' other set, Some Snark!

Until then...have a super craftsy, artsy day!

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Monday, February 28, 2022

{New Stamp Line!} Introducing Chris Dring Designs



Here at the STAMPlorations HQ, we're saying, "Bye, February!" with a bang: the addition of a new stamp designer. I'm so stoked to welcome Chris Dring as our latest stamp designer!

Not only is Chris a cardmarker/crafter extra-ordinaire...she also has a super sense of humor that I love! The snarky sentiments she often uses in her cards are what prompted me to ask...could she please come up with a bunch of clean snarky sentiments we could carry in the STAMPlorations store? Chris will be designing stamps (and who knows what else?) under her line, Chris Dring Designs.

Her first two stamp sets are actually here -- well, they'll be available in the store beginning March 21, but they're available to pre-order at a great price + bonus products.



Annd...on Wednesday and Thursday, she and the Inspiration girls will be showcasing her fab stamps!

Most of you know Chris already but hey, I wanted us all to know a little bit more about the woman behind all that sarcasm. So I twisted her arm-- asked her to introduce herself to all of you :o)


"I think I've always had a love of all things crafty since I can remember. From drawing stick figures and making necklaces out of macaroni noodles as a kid to taking art classes throughout middle and high school, my love of art has always been in my heart. After making a living in the real world for a few decades, I rediscovered my love of crafts when I made my first scrapbook to celebrate my parent's 50th wedding anniversary.

"I had no idea what I was doing. I just bought a bunch of paper, glue, stickers and a scrapbooking magazine. It was the beginning of my love of paper crafting. That led to card making, and I haven't looked back. I love clean and layered cards, especially with a touch (or more) of sarcasm!

"Imagine my surprise when Shery reached out to me one day and asked if I would like to design some snarky stamps. To say my jaw dropped into my lap is a huge understatement, not to mention all the Happy Dancing! After getting myself under control, I of course said YES, and here we are now. Many thanks to Shery for giving me this amazing opportunity! This is truly a dream come true, and I hope that you enjoy these stamps!"

And just to whet your appetite...here are cards she made with her stamps!







So...whaddaya think about our latest stamp designer recruit? And again, check back on Wednesday when we showcase her first stamp set!

See ya!


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