Sweet As Jelly Thank You

We're playing along with a sweet new sketch challenge over at TGIF Challenges. 

I had some scraps on my desk left over from my previous card using the Homemade Sweetness Designer Series Paper that worked out perfectly for this sketch.  These little jelly jars are the cutest!

Can we take a moment to notice how sweet the spoon pattern is?  And the teeny-tiny flowers?  So CUTE!  And don't get me started on the Strawberries & Dots embellishments and Misty Moonlight Checkered Trim.  

Around The World On Wednesday - February 2026

Welcome to the February edition of Around the World on Wednesday Blog Hop!  We are so excited to share our projects CAS(e)ing our fellow team member, Teri West of Alaska Stamper.

Teri loves to do alternate designs for the Paper Pumpkin kits, some of which you will see this year in the Paper Pumpkin lives as she celebrates another year as one of our fabulous Artisan Design Team members.  We're also mashing this month up with a catalog CAS(e) as well!

I loved Teri's project using the May 2021 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Batter Up!  Creating a card and a coordinating tag seemed like the perfect way to try out the new Help Me Grow Bundle.

Look how cute these gardens tools are! In addition to my love of stamping, I love working in my flower garden just as much.  I knew I needed this set as soon as I saw it in the pre-order.  I love that you can stamp the tool handles in this pretty floral pattern.

I created a cheerful pot of flowers to go on the tag.  This little tag would be the perfect way to dress up a little plant to gift to someone special!

My card and tag were also inspired by the sweet Mix & Match samples seen on page 16 of the January-April 2026 Mini Catalog.  I've got to get these Mix & Match products added to my next order!

Next up is Cheryl Hamilton of Create with Cheryl. You are going to love what she has created this month!

See the full line up below:

Jan Clothier - NZ

Leonie Stuart - AU

Rochelle Laird-Smith - AU

Cheryll Miller - AU

Marga Bultena - DE

Kim Gibbons Fee - UK

Angie McKenzie - US

Kelly Taranto - US

Bree Renwick - US

Cheryl Hamilton - US

Pink Bird Crew

The Hand Stamped Sentiments crew is back with a pretty pink Color Challenge, and we'd love for you to play along!

The Cutest Crew bundle is coming soon, and trust me… you’re going to want to add this one to your collection. Those little birds are just the sweetest!

I colored each bird using the challenge colors, with just a touch of Lemon Lime Twist for a fresh pop. The sentiment was stamped in Strawberry Slush, and the Textured Notes dies were perfect for adding a bit of subtle texture to each layer of cardstock.

 I even pulled out some Lemon Lime Twist Baker’s Twine from my stash, which turned out to be the perfect finishing touch.

Be sure to join in on the fun—we can’t wait to see what you create!

Happy Stamping!

Bear Hugs & Kisses

I'm spreading some Bear Hugs & Kisses for this weeks TGIF Challenges Theme Challenge.  As soon as I saw that cute little bear, I knew I had to create a card with the Valentine Kisses bundle!

I used Bee My Valentine to create a pretty field of flowers for the bears to frolic through...so cute!

Be sure to join in the fun this week and share what you've been inspired to create!

Happy Stamping!

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On Display

Happy Monday friends!  The Monday Montage crew is hopping again over on Instagram. Be sure to check out all of the fabulous creations we all have to share!

A dear friend let me borrow the On Display bundle and I had SO MUCH fun with it!  There are so many fun and adorable stamped images and die cuts to play with...the possibilities are endless.

I CAS(e)d one of the project samples online for the first card, adding my own twist with some of my favorite colors.  From coloring the die cut books, to stamping the cuddly kitty - I was in creative heaven!

I kept things a bit more simple with this next card, creating a shelf from the ornate topper for the cabinet.  Adorned with books and plants, I can just picture it in my favorite reading corner.

These cards are truly a work of art...they are not quick and easy cards, but so much fun in the long run!

Happy Stamping!

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