March Sweet Stampede Blog Hop - SSBH03

Welcome to the March Sweet Stampede Blog Hop! This month, we're putting our creativity to the test with a color challenge—letting a fresh palette inspire our stamping projects. These bold and vibrant colors are sure to bring a fun twist to our designs.  I had so much fun creating my project and I can't wait to share it with you.  Measurements and supplies are listed at the bottom of this post. 

For my project, I started with a Fresh Freesia card base and layered a piece of Thick White cardstock with five strips of the Toadstool Designer Series Paper (a Sale-A-Bration exclusive).  This paper was perfect for challenge since it beautifully showcases all of the colors in its vibrant designs.

I added a piece of White Frayed Ribbon, placing it diagonally across the center of the card front for added texture. Next, I die-cut two layering circles using the Stylish Shapes Dies—one from Melon Mambo cardstock and the other from Thick White cardstock. For the sentiment, I chose a stamp from the With You in Mind set and stamped it onto the white circle using Melon Mambo Ink. After layering the circles together, I adhered them to the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals for a bit of extra pop!

I stamped the flower and leaf images from the With You in Mind stamp set onto a scrap of Thick White cardstock using Fresh Freesia and Granny Apple Green ink. After fussy cutting them, I adhered the flowers to the front and tucked the leaves beneath the layered circles for added dimension. To give the design a touch of sparkle, I added gems to the center of the flower and scattered a few across the card front for a finishing touch.
For a finishing touch, I lined the inside with a piece of White cardstock and stamped a coordinating flower in Fresh Freesia Ink. 

I love how this bold and bright color challenge brought this card to life! I hope it inspires you to get creative with your stamps, ink and paper. Be sure to hop on over the next blog and see what Heather has created—you won't want to miss it!

MEASUREMENTS

5 1/2" x 8 1/2" cardstock, scored at 4 1/4"

5" X 3 3/4" white cardstock

(5) 1" X 3 1/2" pieces of Designer Paper

2 7/8" cardstock circle

2 3/8" cardstock circle

4" White Frayed Ribbon

scrap cardstock ( to stamp & die cut flowers)

4" X 5 1/4" cardstock (for card inside)

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE PROJECT SUPPLIES!

Heather Guerrero ( Little Blue House)

Erica Cerwin (Pink Buckaroo Designs)

Suzy Hinton (Stamp n' Sip)

Lisa Cunningham (LC Designs)

Rubina Pantoja (Paper Mania)

Patti Shanahan-Davidson (Patti's Craftin' Shenanigans)

Happy Stamping!

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Coffee & a Card: With You In Mind

Hello and welcome! Today I'm excited to share the card we created during this week's live Coffee & a Card Class.  If you missed the live class, no worries, I've got the replay linked below so you can watch and craft along whenever you have time. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel so you never miss a class.

If you haven't joined me for coffee and a card yet, I'd love for you to come and hang out! I go live every Monday at 10 AM CST on Facebook and YouTube, sharing a new card using my featured product of the week.  It's a fun, relaxed way to start the week with some creativity.

Today's card features the With You in Mind stamp set, and the Toad Stool Garden Designer Series Paper (a Sale-A-Bration exclusive).  

The With You in Mind stamp set makes it easy to say thanks, offer words of encouragement, and say happy birthday.  You can use the sentiments on their own or make the small decorative shapes the focus of your paper craft.

MEASUREMENTS:

5-1/2" X 8-1/2" card base, scored and folded at 4-1/4"

1-1/2" X 5-1/2" designer series paper layer

2" X 4-1/2" cardstock banner

2" X 3-3/4" designer series paper layer

2-3/8" circle for sentiment

1-3/4" circle

4" X 5-1/4" inside

⁕VIDEO REPLAY⁕

FREE Class Kit to Go!

Place an order ($35+ before tax and shipping) in my online store using host code VQU3V66E from February 17 - 23, 2025, and I’ll send you this week’s Class Kit to Go! The Class Kit includes supplies for 4 projects (1 of each design) and a link to the video replay. Kits will be packaged and shipped by 02/25/25.

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Sweet Peas - Hello GrumPea

Hello and welcome! Today, I'm sharing the final project featuring the Sweet Peas Stamp Set. I just adore this little GumPea image—I think it would make anyone laugh. 

For this card, I started with a Granny Apple Green card base.  I added a half-sheet of Thick Basic White cardstock (CS) for a soft, textured background, stamped with the larger vine stamp in Granny Apple Green ink. To add more depth, I layered a half-sheet of Brights Designer Series Paper (DSP) in Granny Apple Green onto the lower half of the card base. A coordinating strip of Granny Apple Green CS ties the two layers together seamlessly.

Next, I die-cut a rectangle from the Nested Essentials Dies and stamped the GumPea image three times in the center. I used Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends to color the images and then added a touch of Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends under the middle pea to create shading and make him stand out. 

Next, I added some embellishments to bring the card to life.  I looped Linen Thread behind the rectangle for a touch of texture, then adhered it to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals for added depth.  To coordinate the color scheme, I colored mirrored dots with Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends and placed them around the design. 

To complete the card, I stamped and colored the large vine image in the lower corner of a piece of Thick Basic White Cardstock. Then, I adhered it to the inside of the card base for a polished finishing touch. 

⁕Measurements⁕

Card base: 4-1/4" X 11", Scored at 5-1/2"

Thick White CS (layer): 2-1/4" X 3-7/8"

DSP (layer): 3" X 3-7/8"

CS Strip (layer): 1/2" X 3-7/8"

Die-cut Rectangle (layer): 3" X 2-1/4"

Thick White CS (inside): 4'X 5-1/4"

GET ALL THE SUPPLIES FOR THIS CARD HERE!

I hope you've enjoyed these projects as much as I have.  Join me Live every Monday at 10 AM for Coffee and a Card and Thursdays at 11:00 AM for Creative Thursday—both on Facebook and YouTube. I'd love to stamp with you!

Happy Stamping,

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Creative Thursday Sweet Peas

Hello everyone! Happy Creative Thursday! 

Today, I have three Sweet peas projects to share with you. I love this set's sweet images and adorable sentiments.

If you haven't joined me for Creative Thursday, I go live each week on Facebook and YouTube on Thursdays at 11 AM CST. We create three projects featuring a specific product—I'd love for you to join me!

These projects are simple yet beautiful, using a mix of stamping, coloring, and fussy cutting.  I hope they inspire you to get creative!

You can find the video replay for these projects at the bottom of this post!

I'm a huge fan of the Petunia Pop cardstock in this first card—it's my favorite color from the new 2024-2026 In-Colors.

The showcases another In-Color, Summer Splash, paired with a piece of the 2024-2026 In-Color 6" X6" Designer Series Paper. And how adorable is this baby pea with that sentiment?

Our last card features another In-Color, Pretty in Pink! I love how the green from the partying peas pops against the soft pink background.

⁕VIDEO REPLAY⁕

⁕FREE CLASS KIT⁕

Sweet Peas Class to Go

February 9 - 15, 2025

Now through February 15, 2025, when you place an order ($35+ before tax and shipping) in my online store using host code VQU3V66E, I'll send you this week's Class Kit to Go! The kit includes supplies for 4 projects (1 of each design) and a link to the video replay. Kits will be packaged and shipped by 2/18/2025.

CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS!

CLICK HERE TO SHOP SUPPLIES!

I hope you enjoyed today's projects as much as I enjoyed creating them. Join me live on Mondays and Thursdays for more creative fun!

Happy Stamping!

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Sweet Pea

Hi there! I've got another fun project to share with you today, featuring this week's spotlight set—the Sweet Peas Stamp Set! I can't get enough of these adorable pea images and their cute, punny sentiments. Scroll to the end of this post for a link to the supplies!

For this card, I stamped the vine and those sweet little peas using Memento Tuxedo Black ink, then colored them in with Stampin' Blends in Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, and Petunia Pop—such a fresh and cheerful combo! After that, I fussy cut the images.  Now, I'll be honest, fussy cutting isn't always my favorite, but this was great practice, and I love how it makes the images pop off the card!

I layered Petunia Pop and Thick White cardstock (CS) to create a vibrant panel. Then, for a fun pop of pattern, I added a banner using the 2024-2026 Designer Series Paper (DSP). Finally, I adhered the panel to a Smokey Slate card base for a crisp, polished look.

To finish the card, I tucked the vine images behind a large Stylish Shapes circle and glued them in place. Using Stampin' Dimensionals, I popped the circle onto the center of the card, then added the sweet peas for even more dimension. For the final touches, I added the sentiment, some rhinestone embellishments, and a Linen Thread bow—because a little extra detail makes all the difference! Oh, and of course, I couldn't forget the inside—I stamped a sweet vine image to tie it all together.

MEASUREMENTS

Card Base: 5-1/2" X 8-1/2" scored and folded at 4-1/4"

CS Layers: 3-3/4" X 5, 3-5/8" X 4-7/8"

DSP Banner: 2" X 4-7/8"

Circle: 2-7/8"

Sentiment: 1/2" X 3-1/2"

FREE CLASS KIT

Now through February 15, 2025, when you place an order ($35+ before tax and shipping) in my online store using host code VQU3V66E, I'll send you this week's Class Kit to Go! The Class kit includes supplies for 4 projects (1 of each design and a link to the video replay.  Kits will be packaged and shipped by 2/18/2025.

CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS!

CLICK HERE FOR SUPPLIES! 

IT'S TIME TO SALE-A-BRATE!

Now, there are even more reasons to Sale-A-Brate! Stampin' Up! just added even more fabulous freebies to the Sale-A-Bration lineup! For every $60 or $120 you spend in my online store (before tax and shipping), you can choose a FREE exclusive product from the Sale-A-Bration catalog—stamps, paper, embellishments, and more! But hurry, this offer is only available through February 28, 2025. It's the perfect time to stock up on your favorite crafting supplies and earn fun freebies!

Join me Live on Thursday at 2:00 PM CST for Creative Thursday! You can find me on Facebook or YouTube. For even more creative fun, join my Facebook Group Here! 

Happy Stamping!

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