Thursday, July 2, 2026

It's Day 4 of STAMPlorations 13th Birthday Celebration!

 Hello and welcome to day 4 of the

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I have a couple more cards to share. For this first one,
I started by gluing paper from the Industrial Patchwork Collage 
paper pack diagonally to my card base and added black cardstock strips on both edges. 
That large coffee cup is one of the images from the new
Flowers + Coffee Focal Fronts pack. I used one of the sticker


On my second card, I die cut the
from the same color cardstock as the base.
I fussy cut the rotary phone image from the
Nostalgia #1 Ephemera Cut-Outs sheets and adhered
with foam squares onto the card, along with a sentiment


 Each day this week on the STAMPlorations blog,
you can leave a comment to say which new product you 
absolutely love in that day's projects, and you will then
 be entered for a chance to win that item!
One winner will be drawn from each daily post to win the
specific product they chose. 

But wait, there's more!
This week only, Shery is dropping the free shipping threshold to
$25 or more (US only). Plus, you still get the freebie of the month!
You can also use my personal discount code,
STAMPGIRLCHRIS for an additional 20% off!
 👏👏👏

Also, don't forget about the Wishlist Party!


All the details can be found on the STAMPlorations blog!

Thanks for visiting and good luck!



Supplies first card:
CS: Neenah; Cardstock Warehouse
Accessories: STAMPlorations - Flowers + Coffee Focal Fronts, All Things Coffee clear stickers, Industrial Patchwork Collage paper
Adhesives: Bearly Art glue; Scrapbook Adhesives - foam squares

Supplies second card:
CS: Neenah; Taylored Expressions
Accessories: STAMPlorations - Nostalgia #1 Ephemera Cut-Outs, Crazy double running stitch nesting dies, Nostalgic #1 Clear Stickers
Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives - tape runner & foam squares

















Wednesday, July 1, 2026

STAMPlorations 13th Birthday Celebration Day 3!

 Welcome back, crafty friends!
We are on day three of the


Here's the card I made for today:

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I first blended black ink through the new Abstract Notes stencil
and die cut it and another in black cardstock from the
on angles onto my card base. I fussy cut the jukebox image
from the Nostalgia #1 Ephemera Cut-Outs. Before popping
it onto my card with foam squares, I added the You Rock
clear sticker from the new Nostalgic #1 Clear Sticker set.


I thought that the stencil paired perfectly with the jukebox! 🎶

 Each day this week on the STAMPlorations blog
you can leave a comment to say which new product you 
absolutely love in that day's projects, and you will then
 be entered for a chance to win that item!
One winner will be drawn from each daily post to win the
specific product they chose. 

But wait, there's more!
This week only, Shery is dropping the free shipping threshold to
$25 or more (US only). Plus, you still get the freebie of the month!
You can also use my personal discount code,
STAMPGIRLCHRIS for an additional 20% off!
Happy shopping to you! 👏👏👏

Oh, and don't forget about the Wishlist Party!

All the details are on the STAMPlorations blog!

Good luck and thank you for visiting!



Supplies:
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black
CS: Neenah; Taylored Expressions; Cardstock Warehouse
Accessories: STAMPlorations - Nostalgia #1 Ephemera Cut-Outs, Nostalgic #1 Clear Stickers, Abstract Notes stencil, Crazy double running stitch nesting dies
Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives - tape runner & foam squares; Simon Says Stamp glue stick






Tuesday, June 30, 2026

It's Day 2 of the STAMPlorations 13th Birthday Celebration!

 Hello and welcome!
It's day two of the


I've created two cards today to inspire you:

My first card uses papers from the new Lavender Pocket Backdrops.
It's hard to see from this view, but I fussy cut the butterfly from
another sheet and adhered it over the first one with foam squares.

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To add to the butterfly theme, I die cut the 
Flutter Zen 1 layering die, glued to the edge and
trimmed part of it off before matting the paper and
adhering to the card base. I die cut the Happy
Birthday from the Everyday Sentiments die set and
glued it to the bottom right corner.


For my second card, I used collage paper from the
gluing to the card base. I also die cut a smaller rectangle
from kraft cardstock, then die cut that with the
I colored one of the fabulous images
from the Big Birthday Cakes Colorables. These are nice
sized, large images that are printed on thick cardstock and
pre-cut! I stamped a sentiment from the
A Snarky Birthday to You stamp set, then adhered 
everything to the card.




 Each day this week on the STAMPlorations blog,
you can leave a comment to say which new product you 
absolutely love in that day's projects, and you will then
 be entered for a chance to win that item!
One winner will be drawn from each daily post to win the
specific product they chose. 

But wait, there's more!
This week only, Shery is dropping the free shipping threshold to
$25 or more (US only). Plus, you still get the freebie of the month!
You can also use my personal discount code,
STAMPGIRLCHRIS for an additional 20% off!
Happy shopping to you! 👏👏👏

Don't forget about the Wishlist Party!

All the details are on the STAMPlorations blog!!

Thank you for visiting, and good luck to you!



Supplies first card:
Accessories: STAMPlorations - Lavender Pocket Backdrops, Flutter Zen 1 layering dies, Everyday Sentiments dies; Wink of Stella pen; MISTI
CS: Taylored Expressions; Cardstock Warehouse; Neenah
Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives - tape runner & foam squares; Bearly Art glue

Second card:
Stamps: STAMPlorations - A Snarky Birthday to You
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black; Ranger DI - Vintage Photo
CS: Neenah; Thunderbolt
Accessories: STAMPlorations - Big Birthday Cakes Colorables, Crazy double running stitch nesting dies, Circles All Over Texture plate, Botanical Beats collage paper; Spectrum Noir markers; MISTI
Adhesives: Bearly Art glue; Scrapbook Adhesives - tape runner & foam squares










Monday, June 29, 2026

STAMPlorations 13th Birthday Celebration Day 1!

 Hello crafty friends and welcome!
STAMPlorations is celebrating turning 13!


Each day the of celebration, starting today thru July 3rd,
 the design team will be showcasing projects on the
STAMPlorations blog using all the new
products in the store.
Here's my project for today:

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I'm using some new products that are available now
in the store. First, the Polaroid image is from the
Nostalgia #1 Ephemera Cut-Outs. There are a bunch of
great retro images that you can fussy cut and add to your 
projects! Next is the sticker sentiment from the
Nostalgic #1 clear stickers. (One of three new 
sticker sets that I collaborated on with Shery! 💖)


Now, the fun part! Each day this week on the main STAMPlorations blog,
you can leave a comment to say which new product you absolutely love
in that day's projects, and you will then be entered for a chance to win that item!
One winner will be drawn from each daily post to win the
specific product they chose. Woo Hoo!

But wait, there's more!
This week only, Shery is dropping the free shipping threshold to
$25 or more (US only). Plus, you still get the freebie of the month!
You can also use my personal discount code,
STAMPGIRLCHRIS for an additional 20% off!
Happy shopping to you! 👏👏👏

And don't forget about the Wishlist Party!!

All the details are on the STAMPlorations blog!

Thanks for stopping by, and good luck!



Supplies:
STAMPlorations: Nostalgia #1 Ephemera Cut-Outs, Nostalgic #1 Clear Stickers, Crazy Double Running Stitch nesting dies; MISTI
CS: Neenah; Cardstock Warehouse
Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives - tape runner & foam squares; Simon Says Stamp - glue stick













Sunday, June 28, 2026

Paper Players #792

 Hello and happy Sunday to you!
It's a rainy day here so I'm
getting crafty. 😁
Here's what I've made today:


I had this gorgeous bird already ink blended and put together
for at least a couple months. I was just waiting for a
great sketch to use it on. Luckily, The Paper Players #792
came up with that sketch!


Here's a close up of the bird:


You can't tell from my stellar photography skills,
but this sweet birdie has a healthy coating of
Wink of Stella pen. She shimmers so nicely!
A simple sentiment finishes the inside:


Thank you, Joanne, for the sketch!


That's it for now. The rain looks like it's almost done,
so I'll be able to go harvest some lettuce and veggies
from the garden for a salad. Yum!
Thanks for visiting. Have a great day!



Supplies:
Stamps: Honey Bee Stamps - Inside Birthday & dies
Ink: Taylored Expressions - Huckleberry, Poblano Pepper, Wintergreen, Passion Fruit; Memento - Tuxedo Black, Grey Flannel
DP: Basic Grey - Aurora
CS: Neenah; Taylored Expressions
Accessories: Memory Box - Gypsy Swallow-Tail dies; Sizzix - Swirl Embossing folder; Spectrum Noir markers (for eye & beak); Wink of Stella pen; MISTI
Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives: Tape runner & foam squares














Friday, June 26, 2026

Freshly Made Sketch #742

 Hello crafty friends and welcome!
It seems like it's been forever since I
played along at a challenge blog.
Here's my take on Freshly Made Sketches #742:


I've had this laser cut sheet of plants and flowers for a few
years and I figured now was a good time to make
something with it. (* hoarder *)


I die cut a cover plate for the main panel before
adhering everything on it. I wasn't sure about the
colors, but I think they all go together rather well. (IMHO)
Here is the finished inside:


This was a great sketch by Amy. Thank you!


That's it for now. Thank you for visiting,
and I hope that you all have a great weekend!



Supplies:
Stamps: Honey Bee Stamps - Nailed It, Inside Birthday Sentiments
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black
CS: Taylored Expressions; Neenah
Accessories: 49 and Market - Tattered laser cut shapes; Queen & Co. - Stitched rectangle die & stitched banner from Foundations 3; Sunny Studio - Stitched circle die; Honey Bee Stamps - Swirling Leaves Pierced cover plate; Stampendous - detail white embossing powder; heat gun; MISTI
Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives - tape runner & foam squares; Bearly Art glue








Tuesday, June 16, 2026

STAMPlorations Card Fronts: Touch of Spring

 Hello and welcome!
Today I'm showcasing another set of
card fronts from STAMPlorations!
This set is called Touch of Spring

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Absolutely stunning, aren't they?!!
I created a card using each panel.

Card #1:


I've also used the Art Border #2 die on the edge, and
 a sticker from the Floral Magic clear sticker set.
This is one of three new sticker sheets that I've collaborated
on with Shery, and they are available in the shop now! 😊

Card #2:


Another clear sticker was used from the Floral Magic clear sticker set
and some rhinestone swirls for a bit of sparkle.

Card #3:


For this card, I rounded the top right corner then
added the With Sympathy phrase die, (cut twice, stacked
and glued)

Card #4:

For this card, I ripped part of the panel (GAH!!) and
adhered using foam squares. The sentiment, from the 
Balloons and Banners stamp set, was stamped in the 
bottom corner. I couldn't waste that bit of card
front that I ripped off, so I used it on the inside,
along with another sticker from the Floral Magic sticker set.


These card fronts are so incredibly easy to use. They pretty
much do all the work for you! Did you know that STAMPlorations
has a subscription program for both the Card Fronts and Clear Stickers?
Simply click on the links to check out all the details!



You made it to the end! Thanks for visiting!
Oh! If you shop at the STAMPlorations store, don't
forget to use my discount code:
STAMPGIRLCHRIS
for 20% off your order!































Saturday, June 6, 2026

SISTERHOOD OF SNARKY STAMPERS #275 R is for Rainbow

 

Hello and welcome snarky peeps! It's time for this
month's challenge at the
This month, we'd love to see a rainbow on your projects,
or use the colors of the rainbow. That works too!
Here's what I created:


I went with using rainbow colors for this whimsical card.


Also, no snark this time. 😲
Here's the inside:


I hope that you'll join us this month for the Rainbow challenge at the
For more inspiration, check out what my sisters created!
Thanks for visiting. I hope that you have a great rest of your day!



Supplies:
Stamps: Avery Elle - Inside Birthday Greetings
Ink: Versamark; Memento - Tuxedo Black
CS: Taylored Expressions; Cardstock Warehouse; Neenah
Accessories: Spectrum Noir markers; Spellbinder - Tropical Friends dies and Scattered Tropics EF; Stampendous - white EP; heat gun; MISTI
Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives - tape runner & foam squares; Bearly Art glue











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