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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Key to my Heart

Happy Sunday friends!  We've had beautiful sunshine the past two days, but it is FREEZING...the perfect excuse to stay inside and stamp the day away!

Today I'm sharing another card using the Country Woods Designer Series Paper and Endless Love bundle.  This card was inspired by the latest Global Design Project Theme Challenge and Freshly Made Sketches Challenge.

I added the cute little key from the Tags To Go dies...the key to my heart!

A simple sentiment could make this a Valentine card, an anniversary card or even a wedding card.

I hope you are having a wonderful weekend and are staying safe and warm...where ever you are!

Happy Stamping!

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Boardwalk Fun

It's Friday and you all know what that means...it's time for an all new Product Challenge!  This time we are focusing on heat embossing...do you love it or or is it not for you?

I am a fan of heat embossing, but typically only use it for sentiments.  But today I've heat embossed these fabulous Boardwalk Fun palm trees on the Beach Boardwalk Designer Series Paper.  I love how shiny they are!

A colorful ferris wheel and ocean waves...I can almost feel the warm sunshine on my face!  

I heat embossed the sentiment as well on a super cute die-cut ticket. Isn't it fun?

I hope you'll join in the heat embossing fun this week!

Happy Stamping!

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Gears & Textures Birthday

It's time for an all new Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge. There is a little bit of everything to pull some creative inspiration from here!

The Gears & Textures bundled just arrived in my craft room and was just right to play along with this challenge!  I love sets that allow for random stamping, especially when I can put some fun colors together.

Lemon Lime Twist, Secret Sea, Cloud Cover and Coastal Cabana are so much fun! From splatters and gears to light bulbs and swirls, this bundle is full of so many possibilities.

The sentiment comes from this month's Product of the Month, Fabulous Sayings.  The sentiments and fonts are so good!

Happy Stamping!

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Layers of Smiles

Welcome to the latest TGIF Challenges Inspiration Challenge!  This gorgeous photo is filled with endless inspiration!

I reached for the Layers of Beauty bundle and a enjoyed a peaceful little coloring session to create todays' card.

I blended the Bubble Bath and Pretty in Pink Stampin' Blends together for these pretty in pink blooms. 

I nestled the pretty flowers inside a Textured Notes Frame with a little added texture from the Beautiful Pattern 3D embossing folder.  A few Pearls of Beauty completed this pretty little card that is certain to make someone's heart smile!

Happy Stamping!

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Around The World on Wednesday - January 2026

Welcome to the first Around the World on Wednesday blog hop of 2026!  This month we are CAS(e)ing the talented Jan Clothier and her love of the Faux Torn Paper Mask technique.  We're also adding in a This or That twist to the mix...so much fun!

Here's a little peek at one of Jan's projects that inspired me:

I chose the Celebratory Sips bundle to create some refreshing birthday wishes!

Who doesn't love a yummy pink drink with an umbrella?  I used shades of Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger and Bubble Bath to blend together a beautiful background for these sweet sips.

Maybe a tall glass of lemonade is more your sipping style.  I blended Daffodil Delight, Timid Tiger and just a bit of Lemon Lime twist.  If you look closely, you'll see some Lemon Lime Twist ice cubes stamped as well.

Celebratory Sips Designer Series Paper compliment each card and the Textured Notes dies added just the perfect amount of texture around each layer.  Cheers!

Next up is my sweet friend Teri West at Alaska Stamper

See our full line up of hoppers:

Jan Clothier - NZ

Leonie Stuart - AU

Rochelle Laird-Smith - AU

Cheryll Miller - AU

Aurélie Fabre - FR

Danielle Kassing - NL

Marga Bultena - DE

Annette Ball - CA

Kelly Taranto - US

Bree Renwick - US

Teri West - US

Happy Stamping!

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Petals of Beauty Birthday Wishes

It's Friday and that means it's time for an all new TGIF Challenges Sketch!

Words of Beauty and Petals of Beauty bundles came together for this beautiful birthday card.

I stamped the large floral outline in Petal Pink on the Petal Pink pattern of Brushed With Beauty Designer Series Paper.  A gorgeous floral pattern strip was added to go along with the sketch...just the mirror image because my brain was working backwards when I made this card!

Join us in the fun and share your creation inspired by this weeks sketch!

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Creative Love & Thanks

We, the 2025 Artisan Design Team, want to give a HUGE THANK YOU to Cindy, Melody & everyone at the Concept Artists team, who helped us during our Artisan Year.

One Monday the 15th of December a box was delivered to the Stampin' Up! Home Office, with all our gifts.  We will show them to you in this hop!

I chose the Petals of Beauty Bundle, along with the gorgeous Brushed With Beauty Designer Series Paper, to create my gift of gratitude.  The sentiments on both projects say it all!

It has been such an honor to craft alongside this talented group of Artisans this pst year! My crafty dreams have most certainly been fulfilled!

Happy Stamping!

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Silly Safari Party Animal

The Hand Stamped Sentiments crew is back with an all new sketch challenge to kick off the New Year! Join in the fun and play along!

I immediately thought of the Silly Safari giraffe when I saw this sketch.  His long neck was perfect!

I tucked the cute little cheetah in next to him peeking out from the leaves.  A Strips & Dots strip stamped in Azure Afternoon was a fun way to bring in a little color and keep with the sketch.

Happy Stamping!

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Piccadilli Players InstaHop - Today & Always

The Piccadilli Players are back at it again!  Hop along with us over on Instagram for loads of inspiration!

We are all playing along with this beautiful sketch!  I love all of the layers!

I paired up the Country Woods Designer Series Paper with the new Endless Love bundle for a rustic Valentine.  I'm loving all of the different textures!

Join in the fun and create something with this sketch.  It's the perfect way to start the creative process!

Happy Stamping!