Spring Fling Blog Hop & Linky Party: The Winners!

Hello, sweet STAMPfriends!

Can you believe another fun blog hop has come and gone? We had an absolute blast looking through every single gorgeous, spring-inspired project you linked up. Your creativity never ceases to amaze.

The wait is officially over. Put your hands together for the lucky crafters taking home some STAMPlorations goodies! We used Random.org to pick the winners, except for the Early Bird Special winners. 🎉

STAMPlorations and the Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop + Comment to Win!

Hey, STAMPfriends! Today is the start of the 2026 Spring | Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop! We're thrilled to be part of this hop. 

This is a traditional industry hop. What's that mean? Get yourself a cup of coffee, sit back, and start hopping for some really cool coffee-themed inspiration. Each stop has a prize! The hop ends next Friday, May 29, with winners announced on the Coffee Loving Papercrafters blog on June 5.

The hop order is below but before you go, here are projects by the STAMPgirls. Visit their blogs and leave a comment there because we've got prizes! Comment by Monday, June 1, on or before 11:59 pm Pacific time to qualify for the prizes.

PRIZES

• ONE (1) winner of a $20 prize code to the STAMPlorations store randomly picked from all comments left on this blog post
• THREE (3) winners of $10 prize codes to the STAMPlorations store - with one winner picked from each of the STAMPgirls' blogs below.
• ONE (1) winner of a new product coming to the store in June -- find out what it is by scrolling all the way down!

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VICKI

SUE N

MONIKA

And here are my projects + a special prize: ONE (1) randomly picked commenter on this blog post will win a pack of the Florals+Coffee Focal Fronts, one of several new products coming to the store in June!

I used 3 of the pre-colored, pre-cut images in this set + Coffee and Mondays stamp set and our collage papers (The Parisian Cafe, Botanical Beats, and The Coffee House).

Comment below which of the 3 focal fronts images is your favorite for a chance to win the entire pack!

And if you follow us on Instagram, watch the video showing how I put together these cards from start to finish.

Thanks for hopping STAMPlorations. Below is the complete list of stops. Make sure to visit each sponsor for more chances at all the prizes on offer!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

{ATC Spotlight} Springtime Coffee Vibes with Craftyfield

Hello, crafty friends! Are you ready for a huge dose of caffeine-infused card inspiration? Today, we are shining a bright spotlight on four gorgeous projects designed by the talented Craftyfield. Her cards show how versatile and beautiful our Springtime Coffee ATCs can be when paired with a few of your favorite stencils and dies. Let’s dive into these beautiful designs and see how she brought each card to life.

   

   

Creative Tip of the Day: Stamp Tone-on-Tone Backgrounds on Kraft

Hey STAMPfriends! We've got gorgeous inspiration to kickstart the week. The talented Karola created a stunning, earthy card that perfectly demonstrates how to get more mileage out of your stamps using a beautifully subtle tone-on-tone technique.

Creative Tip of the Day: Elevating Stencils with Die-Cut Texture

Hello, STAMPfriends! We have a vibrant and cheerful card by Vicki Dutcher that perfectly demonstrates how to add a professional "finished" look to your stenciled projects using a simple texturing technique.

Adding a subtle layer of texture over a stenciled design can instantly elevate a clean and simple card. In this beautiful project by Vicki, a grid die-cut pattern is used to add a professional, "quilted" finish to the vibrant floral background.

Mixed Media Magic: Inky Blooms with Stephanie

We're delighted to share a couple of stunning slimline inspiration today from Stephanie Severin. Stephanie has a way of blending vibrant pops of color with artistic textures that really stand out. This time, she's diving into the world of mixed media using some of our favorite colorables to create cards that are pure eye candy.

 

Stamping in Style: Monika's Artistic Storage Solution

Hello, STAMPfriends! Today we have a wonderful piece of inspiration from Monika, who has turned a practical storage item into a beautiful work of art. Using papers from the Artistic Crafter's Collage Paper collection, she transformed a simple chipboard holder into the perfect home for her favorite STAMPlorations stamps.

{Card Fronts Spotlight} Junk Journal Vibes with Chris

Hello everyone! Today we're diving into the wonderful world of texture and layers with a fantastic set of projects from STAMPgirl Chris. If you love the eclectic, artistic look of junk journals but want to translate that style onto your cards, you're in for a treat!

Chris has masterfully used our Junk Journal Collage card fronts as the foundation for these four unique designs, proving just how versatile these "instant art" backgrounds can be.

 

 

Welcome to the Spring Fling Blog Hop & Linky Party!

Hello, STAMPlorations friends! We're so thrilled to have you here as we celebrate the return of color, blooms, and all things fresh. Whether you’re a long-time follower of our blog or this is your very first time joining us, this Spring Fling event is all about sharing inspiration and the joy of paper crafting together.

We have a fantastic lineup from the STAMPgirls to get your gears turning, and I can’t wait to see the spring magic you’ve been creating in your own craft rooms!

How to Join the Spring Fling

I’ve got plenty of ways for you to play along and win some prizes over the next 10 days! Whether you are a creator or a commenter, there are 8 chances to win, all picked via Random.org.

The Event Timeline:

• Starts: Monday, May 11 at 6:00 AM PDT

• Ends: Wednesday, May 20 at 11:59 PM PDT

• Winners Announced: Friday, May 22 right here on the blog at 8:00 AM PDT!

The Prizes 🎁

For the Early Birds:

• 💨 First 7 to Link Up: The first 7 participants to add their project to the Linky automatically win a Spring-Themed Paper Goods Bag! I’ve hand-picked about 12-15 pieces for each bag, including ATCs, ephemera, and card fronts. These paper goods bags are the only prizes not chosen at random.

For the Linky Party (The Creators):

• 🏆 Top Winner: $25 Prize Code to the shop.

• 🥈 Runner-Up: $15 Prize Code to the shop. 

(Note: Limit one spring-themed project entry per person to keep it fair for everyone!)

For the Blog Hop (The Commenters):

• 💬 3 Lucky Hoppers: Your choice of a $10 Prize Code OR any $7 product from the shop.

• 💻 3 Digital Winners: A $10 Prize Code to use in our Digital Store.
  
  

How to Enter 📏

1. Hop & Comment: Visit each of the designer blogs listed below and leave a comment at every stop to enter the blog hop drawing.

2. Create & Link: Share your NEW spring-themed project using the Linky tool at the bottom of this post. Do not link up a project created before May 11. Only ONE entry per crafter.

3. Double Up: Since our May Anything Goes Challenge is also running, you are welcome to enter your project there too!

Meet the Design Team 🎨

Hop along and leave some love for these talented designers!

JANE

SANNA

TANJA

MARIA

INA

VICKI

CHRIS

HELEN

SUE N

MONIKA

CRAFTYFIELD

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Add Your Spring-Themed Project Here 👇

April Winners

It's time to announce winners of the April ATG challenge, as well as winners drawn from blog posts and IG posts that were published throughout the month. All the winners were randomly chosen by Random.org.

Winner of $25 prize code:
#4 Suzanne H - claimed

Winners of $10 prize code:
#25 angyhughes
#7 Meghan Kennihan - claimed

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Blog and Instagram Commenting Winners

Winners of $10 prize code OR any $7 STAMPlorations product:

Tee - claimed
(from comments left on this blog post)

ggnursecreations - claimed
(from comments left on this IG post)

olheiserc - claimed
(from comments left on this IG post)

bzscrapper
(from comments left on this IG post)

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLAIMING PRIZE

Winners, please fill out the Google form below to claim your prize. This ensures that there is an off-site, time/date-stamped record of winners claiming their prize. So if you are one of the winners, fill out the form by clicking on the link below:

WINNERS CLAIM FORM

***An important note about our prizes*** 

• Prize codes expire one month (30 days) from the date they are issued to winners.
• A prize code can be applied on products (tangible and digital) in the store except for subscription products, before shipping. It cannot be combined with other percent off code or dollars off, but may be combined with a free shipping code.
• Prize codes issued to challenge winners and post commenters are not transferrable.

Winners, please claim your prize on or before 12 noon Pacific time on Sunday, May 24. The form will automatically stop accepting responses after 12 noon. Prizes not claimed by May 24 will be forfeited.

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Congratulations to all our winners!

The MayATG challenge is live so we'd love for you to play this month. Also, keep commenting on our blog posts and Instagram posts because we also pick winners just for commenting and engaging with us here on the blog and Instagram.

Creative Tip of the Day: Softening Negative Space

Today’s inspiration comes from STAMPgirl Maria, who shows us how to give a stenciled background a softer, more integrated look. If you find that the white space of your cardstock feels too stark against your stenciled pattern, this "post-stenciling" blend is the perfect solution.

The Technique: Softening the Negative Space

Instead of leaving the areas under the stencil crisp white, Maria toned them down after removing the stencil. By using the ink already lingering on her brushes, she created a soft, hazy background that bridges the gap between the bold pattern and the card base.

Instant Art: Crafting High-Impact 5x7s with Stephanie Severin

We're excited to share these stunning 5x7 cards created by the talented Stephanie Severin! Using elements from our Paper Goods collections, Stephanie has crafted two distinct looks that highlight the versatility of these pre-printed designs.

Whether you love bold, modern pop art or soft, vintage florals, these projects show how you can build a beautiful card base in minutes.