April Creative Case and More - Home Grown

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I’m excited to invite you to take part in this month’s  Creative Case & More, featuring the charming Help Me Grow bundle. This kit is all about fresh, garden‑inspired creativity — and I’d love for you to be part of it! Reserve your kit by April 1st - Kits ship by April 15th.

April Kit W/ BUNDLE - $99.00 (contact me directly)

April KIT ONLY - $45.00 - HERE

April OPTIONAL ADD-ON: $15.00 - HERE

(ships with kit)

Prices INCLUDE shipping and tax

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March Kit Reveal - Hoppy Easter

FREE GIFT INCLUDED in the Kit:

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Easter Bunnies and Friends

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Welcome to the Create with Stampin' Friends Saturday Blog

Hop! This week, the team has a little Easter inspiration with 

an Easter bunnies and friends theme! 

Easter crafting is in full bloom! The Easter Basket bundle is one of those sets that 

instantly sparks ideas — adorable characters, sweet spring details, and endless ways 

to mix and match the images to build a whole story on your card front!

Whether you’re sending this card to family, adding it to an Easter basket, 

or creating a whole series featuring each character, the Easter Basket 

bundle makes it easy to craft something joyful and full of personality for Easter.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Easter Basket

Ink: Tuxedo Black

Paper: Thick Basic White, Old Olive, Easter Joy DSP

Accessories: Easter Basket dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Basic Beige ribbon

Stampin' Blends: Pretty in Pink, Old Olive, Fresh Freesia, Peach Pie, Smoky Slate, Bubble Bath

Happie Stampin'!

Ready for more Easter inspiration? 

Go NEXT to see what Connie created or

BACK to see whatLibby created!

rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge #383

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Easter crafting always brings out the sweetest imagery, and this project was no exception. Today I’m sharing a playful fun‑fold card created with the Easter Basket bundle. for this week's rubberFUNatics Weekly Challenge. It’s a cheerful mix of soft patterns, adorable spring characters, and a fold that gives the whole design a little extra charm. Check out the instructions below!

To create this card:

1. Cut the Crumb Cake card base to 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".

2. Score along the long edge at 1 1/4" & 4 1/4".

3. Fold the card in half and fold the top back along the score line. 

4. Cut the designer paper to 1 1/8" x 5 3/8" and adhere to the front panel.

5. Cut a 1 1/4" x 3 3/4" piece of Crumb Cake cardstock.

6. Cut a 1 1/8" x 3 5/8" piece of designer paper and adhere to the Crumb Cake cardstock.

7. Close the card and adhere the Crumb Cake cardstock strip to the front of the card - flush along

the right edge - to create the cross.

8. Cut a 2 7/8" x 5 3/8" & 1 1/2" x 5 1/2" pieces of Crumb Cake cardstock.

9. Stamp the egg image over both pieces using Versamark ink.

10. Adhere the large panel to the card front and the small panel to the inside of the card - along the right edge.

11. Cut a 2 1/2" x 5 3/8" piece of Thick Basic White cardstock. Stamp as desired and adhere to the inside of the card.

12. Cut a small circle from Thick Basic White cardstock and adhere to the cross using Stampin' Dimensionals.

13. Stamp the sentiment, flower, egg & chick onto Thick Basic White cardstock using Early Espresso ink. 

14. Cut the sentiment apart. Color the images as desired and cut. Cut the egg in half.

15. Adhere the chick to the egg.

16. Stamp the bunny onto Early Espresso cardstock using Craft White ink. Let dry completely. Cut.

17. Adhere the pieces to the circle using Stampin' Dimensionals.

18. Adhere (5) adhesive-backed sequins randomly to the cross as desired.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Easter Basket

Ink: Early Espresso, Craft White, Versamark

Paper: Thick Basic White, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Easter Joy DSP

Accessories: Easter Basket dies, Spotlight on Nature dies, Adhesive Backed Sequins

Stampin' Blends: Pretty in Pink, Darling Duckling, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Fresh Freesia

Thanks so much for joining me this week!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Sneak Peek - Coming Soon!

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There’s something magical about a good alphabet set — the kind you reach for again and again because it works with everything. Today I’m sharing a first look at the brand‑new Simple Alphabet stamp set coming soon, and trust me, this one is going to be a staple in your craft room!

Clean lines, modern shapes, and just the right amount of personality make this alphabet perfect for cards, tags, scrapbook pages, planners, and all those little handmade touches we love adding to gifts.

The Simple Alphabet stamp set is incredibly versatile. I can already see it becoming one of those “leave it on your desk” sets because you’ll reach for it constantly. I can’t wait to share more projects with it once the full release goes live.

Watch for the Simple Alphabet stamp set coming to 

my online store in May!

Happie Stampin'! ~Melissa

Paper Craft Crew Weekly Challenge #665

 Good Morning, Stampers!

Easter is just around the corner and the Paper Craft Crew

is here today with some Easter treat ideas! 

I created this simple box to hold some yummy treats!

They will be perfect as a party favor or place setting 

for Easter dinner. Add a little grass by snipping thin

strips of coordinating cardstock.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Easter basket
Ink: Tuxedo Black
Paper: Thick Basic White, Granny Apple Green
Accessories: Scissors, Lovely Stripes embossing folder, Bubble Bath Stampin' Blends, Easter Basket dies, Help Me Grow dies, candy

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Check out more ideas featuring this week's challenge:

Paradise Garden Thank You Box

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Some projects feel like they bloom right in your hands, and this Paradise Garden thank‑you card is one of those pieces that instantly transports you to a lush, watercolor‑washed garden. It’s the kind of design that reminds you why handmade projects feel so special — every layer, every petal, every detail is placed with care.

This box is a lovely reminder that gratitude doesn’t have to be grand to be meaningful. 

Sometimes a thoughtful sentiment, a few beautiful layers, and a moment of 

creativity are all it takes to brighten someone’s day!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Paradise Garden

Ink: Blueberry Bushel

Paper: Blueberry Bushel, Garden Poetry DSP

Accessories: Paradise Garden dies, Blackberry Bliss ribbon, Garden Epoxy Dots

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Match Day

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Some cards practically design themselves, and this Match Day–inspired project is one of those instant winners. With its energetic layout, bright colors, and playful sports‑strategy background, this card is perfect for celebrating big wins, encouraging young athletes, or cheering on someone who’s chasing a goal of their own. It's a new addition to the Online Exclusives Collection! 

Shop the Match Day bundle in my online store HERE

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

OnStage Sneak Peek!

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Wrapping up the make and takes from the last day of convention! These cards feature the NEW Water and Dotted Lines Decorative Masks - they are so fun to create with! Just grab your decorative mask, some ink, cardstock, an ink pad and a package of  note cards. Creating cards has never been easier!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa