Saturday, June 20, 2026

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Favorite New July Online Exclusive


Today's Create With Stamping Friends Saturday Hop theme is our favorite thing from the upcoming July Online Exclusives release. Well..... there were several (many) things that were vying for favorites, but I managed to narrow it down the one bundle and one specialty designer series paper. But it was a challenge, lol! So let me introduce you to the Pretty Poinsettia Bundle, and the Shimmering Stripes Specialty DSP.


The striped background was made with the Simply Scored board, making the grooves in the cardstock every 1/8" with the smaller ball end of the stylus. To mimic the grooves, I used the Shimmering Stripes Specialty DSP cut with the Stylish Shapes circle die. If you zoom in, you can see the beautiful thin lines of fine silver glitter. It's gorgeous!
 
 
The poinsettias were cut from Bubble Bath Pastel Shimmer Paper, with a little Strawberry Slush sponged on to highlight the details. Centers were cut from Golden Glow cardstock which was brushed with the Golden Glow Shimmer Brush before cutting.
 

The leaves and pine needles were stamped in Shaded Spruce, as was the greeting. I used the Light Bubble Bath Stampin' Blend to fill in the letters before fussy cutting it out. A few rhinestones complement the silver in the DSP. 
 
That's all for today - see you next Saturday! Up next is Libby Fens at Libby Stamps. Or click the "back" button to go back to Lori de Groot at Loritamarie Crafts.
 


Stampin' Up! products used:

  • Stamps: Pretty Poinsettia Bundle*
  • Paper: Basic White, Golden Glow, Shimmering Stripes Specialty DSP*, Pastels Shimmer Specialty Paper
  • Ink: Shaded Spruce, Strawberry Slush
  • Stampin' Blends Combos: Bubble Bath
  • Accessories: Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Stylish Shapes Dies, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Sponge Daubers 
* Available online July 1st
 

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

CSF Thursday Challenge - CSF925


This week's Create With Stamping Friends Thursday Challenge is a sketch that I thought would be perfect to show off the rose in the Boutique Blossoms bundle. I stamped the rose with Calypso Coral and colored it with Crisp Cantaloupe and Calypso Coral Blends. It's part of the Bloom Boutique Suite Collection on page 16 of the new catalog.


I also use the Scalloped Blooms bundle and specialty DSP that are part of the suite. That DSP pack is so pretty with the delicate gold accents (that are hard to see in my photos). It has all the new In Colors, plus gold. 💛


The larger scallop die cut is embossed with the Beautiful Pattern 3D folder that, at the time I am writing this, is still available on the Last Chance list.


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Saturday, June 13, 2026

CSF Saturday Blog Hop - Birthday Bonanza


Today's Create With Stamping Friends Saturday Hop theme is birthdays! And birthdays always make me think of balloons (and cake, lol). 🎈🎈🎈🎂


Anyhooo, this is a CAS card that is so bright and cheerful for a summer birthday! The card base is Lemon Lolly, and the balloons are stamped in Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green, and Lemon Lolly.


Because the card is simple and without any embellishments, I embossed the Lemon Lime Twist panel for a little visual interest.

Measurements

  • Card base: Lemon Lolly 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored/folded at 4 1/4"
  • Embossed panel: Lemon Lime Twist 2 1/4" x 5"
  • Image panel: Basic White 2 1/2" x 4"
  • Mat: Granny Apple Green 2 3/4" x 4 1/4" 

That's all for today - see you next Saturday! Up next is Libby Fens at Libby Stamps. Or click the "back" button to go back to Lori de Groot at Loritamarie Crafts.
 


Stampin' Up! products used:

  • Stamps: Balloon Festoon
  • Paper: Basic White, Lemon Lolly, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green
  • Ink: Lemon Lolly, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green, Smoky Slate, Basic Black Hybrid
  • Accessories: Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder
 

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