Hello, Spring

We may still have a few weeks of winter to get through, but spring is on the way with this weeks TGIF Challenges Inspiration Challenge!

Inspired by the pretty pinks, I just had to create this adorable little Easter Basket full of pink flowers...Pretty In Pink, Bubble Bath and Flirty Flamingo to be exact!

Isn't this woven Easter Basket the best?  I love that you can weave any colors into the basket to fit all of your spring time needs!

Be sure to join in the fun over at TGIF Challenges this week!

Happy Stamping!

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Perfectly Pear(ed) Thank You

Happy Tuesday stampers!  It's time for an all new Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge.  I hope you'll join along in the fun!

I pulled out the beautiful Painterly Pears Designer Series Paper to play along with this sketch.  After fussy cutting 4 sets of juicy pears, I added them to a Petal Pink die-cut circle, tucking a little lattice and flowers behind each one.

Some Secret Sea Faux Linen Ribbon added just the right amount of texture behind the simple Thank You sentiment.

Be sure to see what the rest of the team has created for this week's sketch and don't forget to play along!

Happy Stamping!

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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!