Welcome to the STAMPlorations™ blog! We have a monthly challenge and welcome all types of projects. We spotlight projects by the design team, publish tutorials, host fun blog hops, and announce new products. Our goal: encourage you to "stamp with all your ART!" through our challenges, inspiration projects, events, and products.
Get ready to perk up your creative process! ☕️ We’re serving up a double shot of inspiration from Vicki Dutcher featuring The Coffee House, one of nine stunning packs included in The Artistic Crafter's Collage Paper Anthology, vol. 1. Whether you’re a latte lover or a mocha maven, these rich textures and cozy designs are the perfect blend for your next masterpiece. 🥐✨
Get ready to be charmed! You've seen all the beautiful projects the STAMPgirls created for this month's challenge, but here's one more stunning creation by Chris Dring.
Hi, everyone! It’s Shery! I am so excited to finally share a closer look at one of my favorite packs from my new release: Alpha-Chroma. 🌈 This set is just one of 9 stunning packs included in The Artistic Crafter's Collage Paper Anthology, Vol. 1. I’ve been busy playing with these designs in my studio, and I’m currently offering a special pre-order promotion until March 4th! I can't wait to see what you create with these, but first, let me show you why this particular pack has my heart.
Our guest designer Stephanie Severin is back, and this time she’s putting the spotlight on one of our absolute favorite "mix-and-match" staples: the Framed Flowers Colorables. 🎨🖌️
If you love the look of vintage textures paired with crisp botanical illustrations, these are about to become your new best friend. Stephanie has perfectly captured how these small-but-mighty elements can transform a card from "nice" to "wow!" 🤩
Hello, STAMPfriends! We are back with another look at The Artistic Crafter’s Collage Paper Anthology, Vol. 1. Today, the incredibly talented Jane Tyrrell is showing us the magic of the Faded Botanicals collage paper pack. 🌿 If you love the look of aged script, delicate blooms, and effortless vintage style, this pack is your new best friend.
Are you ready to take your crafting on a trip around the world? 🗺️ We are thrilled to share some gorgeous inspiration from STAMPgirl Tanja Kabel, featuring one of the standout stars of our new collection: the Wanderlust Wayside collage papers! 📮
Tanja has been busy in her studio showing us exactly how these papers come to life. Check out these two distinct looks:
Tanja masterfully showcases the storytelling power of the Wanderlust Wayside papers here. Using the elegant "lady traveler" sheet as her focal point, she creates a scene filled with movement and mystery. The soft hues of the hot air balloon and the Eiffel Tower in the background provide a dreamy atmosphere, while our dragonfly layering dies add a delicate, tactile dimension that pops right off the page. 🦋 It’s the perfect blend of vintage collage and modern die-cutting.
☁️ Effortless Backgrounds: No more staring at a blank page—the rich textures and compositions are already done for you.
📜 Authentic Vintage Aesthetic: Perfectly weathered tones that look like found ephemera, not just a print.
✂️ Limitless Layering: These papers are designed to play beautifully with your favorite word dies, stamps, and mixed media mediums.
Wanderlust Wayside is one of the 9 stunning packs included in The Artistic Crafter's Collage Papers Anthology, vol. 1.
The entire collection is available for pre-order at a huge 45% off now through March 4th. Secure your set today to ensure you’re the first to start your next creative adventure when they ship! 🚢💨
Can you believe we’re already heading into the final stretch of the month? Our February Anything Goes Challenge is in full swing, and the gallery is already glowing with your incredible talent. But if you haven’t had a chance to link up your latest project yet, don’t worry—there’s still of time to play along!
Whether you’re into clean and simple cards, mixed media mayhem, or bold die-cutting, we want to see what you’re working on. To get those creative gears turning, check out these stunning inspiration pieces from the super-talented STAMPgirls!
While you’re crafting your challenge entry, don’t forget to take advantage of our current promotions:
Freebie of the Month: Add some extra magic to your stash! Remember, you can snag our exclusive monthly freebie with your qualifying order. It’s our way of saying thank you for being part of our creative community.
Collage Paper Collection Pre-Order: Our brand-new collage papers have joined the STAMPlorations family! These are perfect for adding instant texture and vintage flair to your mixed media projects. Make sure to place your pre-order now to be among the first to create with these unique designs.
It’s simple: create anything you like using your favorite STAMPlorations products (you can also use non-STAMP products) and link it up before the month is out.
We can't wait to see what you’ve been making. Happy crafting!
The Artistic Crafter’s Collage Paper Anthology, Vol. 1
The moment has arrived! As of 3:00 PM PST, pre-orders are officially open for our most ambitious collection yet.
This Anthology is a curated library of 135 premium 70# matte sheets designed to fuel your creativity. But I wanted to give you more than just beautiful paper—I wanted to give you a roadmap for your next masterpiece.
When you secure the Anthology bundle during this pre-order window, you will also receive our "54 Project Ideas for Creative Collage" Tip Sheet tucked inside your box.
Whether you are a journaler, card maker, or mixed media artist, this guide ensures you’ll never stare at a blank page again. We’ve included 54 specific project starters—from custom "Tuck-Spot" pockets and traveler’s notebook dashboards to artisan "Inchies" and aperture cards.
Your $49 bundle (a $90 value!) includes all 9 themed volumes:
Faded Botanicals & Botanical Beats (Floral & Music)
The Parisian Café & The Coffee House (Cozy & Morning Vibes)
Wanderlust Wayside (Vintage Travel)
Analog Grunge (Retro Tech & Texture)
Ephemeral Edges, Alpha-Chroma, & Industrial Patchwork (Abstracts & Type)
Pre-Order Price: $49 (Over 45% off retail!)
Pre-Order Window: Feb 19 – March 4
Shipping Begins: March 5
Don't wait—secure your 135-sheet library and your bonus inspiration guide today!
Let's be honest: we've all had those days where the "creative itch" is real, but the clock is ticking. You want to send a handmade hug, but you don't necessarily have three hours to hand-paint a watercolor masterpiece.
That is exactly why our Quick Card Fronts exist, and today, I'm thrilled to have the incredibly talented Stephanie Severin guest designing on the blog to show us how it's done. Stephanie took our Quick Card Fronts #3 – Spring Florals and turned them into two distinct, beautiful cards.
Card #1: Faith & Florals
In her first card, Stephanie showcases how beautifully our card fronts play with sentiment stamps. She used the vibrant, warm-toned flowers from the Spring Florals #3 set as her base.
The Design: By layering a smaller, framed floral element over the main card front, she added incredible depth.
The Finishing Touch: She paired this with a powerful sentiment from the Faith Expressions stamp set.
Why it works: The "I can do all things through Christ..." sentiment (Philippians 4:13) perfectly complements the uplifting, sun-drenched colors of the florals. It’s a soulful, encouraging card that looks like it took hours but came together in a snap!
Card #2: Be Bold, Be Fabulous
The Die-Cut Magic: Stephanie combined the card front with two of our favorite CUTplorations thin metal word dies: the "BE" (from the You Word die set) and the Fabulous word die.
The Vibe: The contrast between the rich floral background and the crisp die-cut words makes this card pop right off the envelope. It’s the ultimate "just because" card for the fabulous person in your life.
Get Your Crafty Fix Every Month (and Save!)
If you love the look of these cards, you’ll love our subscription services. Whether you’re a "one set a month" crafter or a "give me all the paper" creator, we’ve got a plan that fits your budget and your stash.
| Subscription Tier | What You Get | Monthly Price (inclusive of shipping) |
| Card Front Subscription | Your choice of one Card Front set each month (currently 31 sets to choose from!) | $7 (US); $9 (Canada); $11 (Rest of the world) |
| Paper Goods Subscription | The ultimate value! Pick any four paper goods (Card Fronts, ATC, Ephemera, or Colorables) | $21/month (US only) |
Ready to elevate your card-making game?
Don’t let "crafter’s block" or a busy schedule stop you from making something beautiful. Join the club and get high-quality, designer-look backgrounds delivered to your inbox/doorstep every month. There's no minimum subscription commitment -- you can cancel anytime.
The secret is finally out of the stack! 🎨✨
Last Friday, I dropped a hint. Today, I'm incredibly excited to introduce the newest addition to the STAMPlorations family: Collage Papers.
We aren't just launching one pack—we’re launching NINE stunning collections designed to take your projects from a blank page to a masterpiece. Whether you’re a cardmaker, journaler, or mixed media artist, these are your new creative essentials.
The "Need-to-Know" Details:
📐 Size: Perfect 5.75" x 8" sheets, making them the ideal size for the projects you make most.
📄 Quality: Premium 70# matte paper (dreamy for tearing and gluing!). It's sturdy enough to hold up to your favorite wet media but light enough to tear beautifully for that perfectly distressed edge.
📚 Quantity: Available in packs of 9 sheets and 15 sheets.
🎨 Themes: From Spring Blooms 🌸 and Mixed Media Collage to Vintage Travel ✈️, Coffee ☕, and Newsprint. Nine distinct packs to cover every corner of your creative heart.
Get a Sample Today
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It's time to announce winners of the January ATG challenge, as well as winners of the new card fronts sets that were released last month. All the winners were randomly chosen by Random.org.
Winner of $25 prize code:
40 - Sandy J - claimed
Winners of $10 prize code:
47 - Becca Yahrling - claimed
unclaimed
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Winners of their choice of card fronts pack from the January release:
ggnursecreations - claimed
(from comment left on this IG post)
Tee - claimed
(from comment left on this blog post)
olheiserc - claimed
(from comment left on this IG post)
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WINNERS CLAIM FORM
Winners, please claim your prize on or before Tuesday, February 24. Prizes not claimed by February 24 will be forfeited.
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Congratulations to all our winners!
The February ATG challenge is live so we'd love for you to play this month. Also, keep commenting on our blog posts and Instagram posts because starting this month, there will be winners just for commenting and engaging with us here on the blog and Instagram.
Hey, STAMPfriends!
Your craft stash called, and it’s feeling a little "un-bloomed." 🌸✨
Good news: We’re helping you fix that! This month, every order of $25 or more gets our Bloom Border #1 clear stamp (a $10 value) for FREE. 🎁
It’s the perfect floral detail for cards, tags, and layouts. Consider this your sign to grab those stamps, dies, and paper goods you’ve been eyeing and get a little something extra on us!
Head on over to the STAMPlorations store and let’s get blooming! 🛍️🌼
Plus, we tweaked our challenge rules just a little bit:
* Each player may enter a maximum of 7 times. Any player who enters more than 7 times will not qualify for the prizes.
* If you use STAMPlorations exclusively (no stamps, dies, stencils, digis, stickers from other companies), then your project does not need to have any stamping on it to qualify. For example, you can enter a project wherein you used our cover plate die and word/phrase die.
Link back: https://stamplorations.blogspot.com/2026/02/february-challenge.html
The challenge is open until February 28, 11:59 pm Pacific time and the winners will be announced on March 10. Again, please read and follow our challenge rules if you want to qualify for the prizes.
Without further ado, here are the STAMPgirls with their projects for this month's challenge:
February 2026 Anything Goes Challenge
