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Wednesday, April 01, 2026

ARTplorations Stencils Are Back! Shop Stencils + Buy 3 Get 1 Free + A Giveaway! ๐ŸŽจ✨

I'm excited to announce that ARTplorations stencils are officially back in the store. I know many of you have been waiting to get your hands on your favorite patterns, and they are all ready for you to browse right now. ๐Ÿ–Œ️

You can find the full collection here: stamplorations.com/stencils

To celebrate their return, I'm running a special offer: Buy 3, Get 1 Free! ๐ŸŽ Just put any 4 ARTplorations stencils in your cart, and the lowest-priced one will automatically become $0. It's the perfect time to grab those designs you've had your eye on. ๐Ÿ›’✨

Never Miss a Design with Our Stencil Subscriptions ๐Ÿ“…๐Ÿ“ฌ

If you love stencils as much as I do, you definitely want to check out our two subscription services. It’s the best way to grow your collection automatically:
  • Stencil Subscription: Get a curated selection (yours -- because you pick what you want!) of our classic ARTplorations stencils delivered straight to your door. ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ’Œ

  • Slimline Stencil Subscription: Perfect for those of you who love the popular slimline card format! ๐Ÿ“๐ŸŒธ

Free Worldwide Shipping on Subscriptions! ๐ŸŒ✈️

I want everyone, everywhere to be able to create with ARTplorations stencils. That’s why we offer free worldwide shipping on all our stencil subscription services. No matter where you are in the world, you can join the fun without worrying about extra shipping costs. ๐Ÿ“ฎ๐Ÿ’–


๐ŸŽ‰ APRIL GIVEAWAY: Win Your Favorite Stencil! ๐ŸŽ‰

To make their return even more fun, I’m hosting a giveaway all through the month of April! I’ll be picking one winner every week to win their favorite ARTplorations stencils.

How to Enter:
  1. Head over to the Stencils section in the store.
  2. Pick out your absolute favorite in-stock stencil design.
  3. Come back here (and to my Instagram) and leave a comment telling me which ONE you picked! (Don't specify more than one stencil.)

The Details: I will draw one winner each week from all the comments left on the blog and on Instagram. Winners will be announced on ๐Ÿ—“️ April 8, 15, 22, and 29 in this post, so check back on those dates to see if your name was picked.

APRIL 8 WINNER: [Your name could be here]
APRIL 15 WINNER: [Your name could be here]
APRIL 22 WINNER: [Your name could be here]
APRIL 29 WINNER: [Your name could be here]

I can’t wait to see which designs are your favorites! Happy crafting! :o)


✨ Holiday Magic: Quick and Festive Cards with Stephanie ๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŽ„

Happy Wednesday! Today, we're thrilled to feature Stephanie Severin's awesome work of Stephanie Severin. ๐ŸŒŸ Stephanie is here to show us how to create stunning, high-impact holiday cards using STAMPlorations paper goods. Her projects are a perfect showcase for our three subscription clubs: Paper GoodsATC, and Card Fronts. ๐Ÿ“ฆ✨


1. Warm Wishes Mixed Media Poinsettia ☕๐ŸŒธ


For her first card, Stephanie combined texture and color for a cozy, festive feel. She started by adhering the Industrial Patchwork Collage Paper to her card base. Over that, she layered a beautiful poinsettia design from the Quick Card #15 Simply Christmas A2 card fronts. ๐Ÿ“œ To add a fun, dimensional element, she featured the Holiday Latte - Colorables, which she colored to perfectly match the lime green and hot pink palette of the card front. ๐Ÿ–️ Stephanie finished the look with a "Warm wishes" sentiment from the Simple Christmas Clear Stickers and added a few lime green enamel dots for a pop of texture! ๐ŸŸข✨



2. Holly Jolly Christmas Nutcracker ๐Ÿ’‚‍♂️❄️


Stephanie's second card is a masterclass in layering! She created a vibrant, textured background using a green gelli print and then layered another design from the
Quick Cards #15 Simply Christmas A2 card fronts on top. ๐ŸŽจ For the focal point, she chose a charming nutcracker from the Christmas Ephemera #1 pack. ๐ŸŽ To tie it all together, she added the "have a holly jolly CHRISTMAS" sentiment from the Good Tidings Clear Stickers. The mix of the hand-made gelli print background with the crisp lines of the card front and ephemera creates a look that is both artistic and polished! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ™Œ


Ready to Start Your Holiday Crafting? ๐Ÿ“ฆ✨ 

You can grab the products Stephanie used and sign up for our monthly kits to keep your stash full: ๐Ÿ“ฌ๐Ÿ’–

✨ Main Paper Goods Subscription - The ultimate blend of collage papers, card fronts, ephemera, and ATC size goodies! ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ™Œ
✨ Card Fronts Subscription - The quick and easy way to create beautiful card bases every month. ๐Ÿ’Œ๐ŸŽจ
✨ Paper Goods ATC Subscription - Perfect for small-format artistry and trading cards. ๐Ÿƒ


Want to win some crafty happy mail? ๐ŸŽ✨

We love hearing your thoughts! Did you know that every thoughtful comment you leave on our blog or Instagram posts this April enters you for a chance to win? ๐Ÿ—ฃ️๐Ÿ“

Three (3) lucky winners will be picked to receive their choice of a $10 prize code or any in-stock STAMPlorations product (up to $7 value) ๐ŸŽŸ️๐Ÿ“„

The more you chat with us, the more chances you have to win. Winners will be announced here on the blog on May 10. What did you think of Stephanie's cards? Let us know in the comments below! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ’–


Tuesday, March 31, 2026

๐ŸŒธ Springing Into Creativity: ATC Magic with CraftyField ๐ŸŽจ✨

Welcome back to the blog! We're excited to share some incredible inspiration from STAMPgirl CraftyField, who has been busy creating magic with our brand-new spring ATC packs. ๐ŸŒฟ Whether you love vintage vibes, whimsical scenes, or bright florals, these projects show just how versatile these little cards can be! ๐Ÿ’–


1. Retro Femme Mixed Media Acetate Card ๐Ÿ‘—✨
front of the card

For her first project, CraftyField featured two cards from the Retro Femme ATC pack. She started with a clear acetate card base and used the Retro Circles stencil with alcohol inks to create a vibrant, bubbly background. ๐Ÿซง

After adhering the first ATC to the front, she took a clever approach for the inside. She applied adhesive to the image side of a second ATC and tucked it inside. This way, the image shows through the back of the clear card, while the plain back of the ATC provides a perfect spot to write a personalized message. It’s a brilliant way to make a see-through card functional! ๐Ÿ’Œ

inside of the card
back of the card


2. Whimsical Homes Double Z-Fold Card ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ› ️
Next up is a stunning, intricate project featuring the Whimsical Homes ATC pack. CraftyField created a Double Z-Fold (or Twin Z-Fold) card using a deep burgundy cardstock base. ๐Ÿท The characteristic "Z" shape created by the two parallel folds on each side of the card base allows the center panels to pop forward, while the rest of the card provides a dimensional, accordion-style backdrop. With the charming house illustration and a "New Home" sentiment panel, she turned a simple 2.5" x 3.5" ATC into a professional-grade dimensional masterpiece! ๐ŸŒŸ


3. Color Me Spring Stenciled Card ๐ŸŒท๐ŸŒค️
For her third project, CraftyField reached for the Color Me Spring ATC pack. She created a sunny background on the card base using the Shower of Flutters stencil. ๐Ÿฆ‹ To make the tulip ATC stand out, she used the ATC Tag Builder Dies to create a crisp, black scalloped mat. The custom sentiment "Sunshine is good" was created by mixing and matching the Life Is Good Phrase Die and the You Are My Sunshine Phrase Die. ☀️ Such a clever way to stretch your stash!

๐Ÿ’Œ Start Creating Your Amazing Cards!

Love these looks? You can grab your own ATC packs and start creating today! 


Want the best value? Subscribe and Save! ๐Ÿ“ฆ✨ 

Get a curated mix of goodies delivered to your door every month. Choose the plan that fits your style:

✨ Paper Goods ATC Subscription - For the love of ATCs! ๐Ÿƒ
✨ Main Paper Goods Subscription - The ultimate mix of collage papers, card fronts, ephemera, and more. ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ™Œ


Want to win some crafty happy mail? ๐ŸŽ✨

We love hearing your thoughts! Did you know that every thoughtful comment you leave on our blog or Instagram posts this March enters you for a chance to win? ๐Ÿ—ฃ️๐Ÿ“

Three (3) lucky winners will be picked to receive their choice of a $10 prize code or any in-stock STAMPlorations product (up to $7 value) ๐ŸŽŸ️๐Ÿ“„

The more you chat with us, the more chances you have to win. Winners will be announced here on the blog on April 10. Which one of CraftyField's cards is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ’–

Monday, March 30, 2026

๐ŸŒธ Spring ATC Card Showcase: Graphic & Elegant Designs with Monika ๐ŸŒธ

The spring inspiration continues today as we welcome the wonderfully talented Monika! Monika is showing us three very different, yet equally stunning, ways to use our new ATC-sized packs to create focal points that truly stand out--from cards to home decor! ๐ŸŽจ✨

Let’s explore Monika’s elegant creations:


1️⃣ TEXTURED KRAFT FLORAL ๐Ÿ’Œ๐ŸŒฟ
For her first project, Monika chose a gorgeous, vibrant floral ATC from the
Color Me Spring pack. To let the colorful blooms be the star, she mounted the ATC onto a simple kraft card base. She added a touch of rustic elegance by adhering a strip of crocheted lace ribbon across the bottom. The sentiment "each day holds a Surprise" is stamped in a rich brown ink , perfectly completing this cozy and heartfelt design! ๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ‘Œ


2️⃣ TONE-ON-TONE COTTAGE CHARM ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ’–
Monika’s second card features the charming, illustrative house image from the Whimsical Homes ATC pack. She mounted the ATC directly onto a kraft card base. To add sophisticated texture to the surrounding background without overwhelming the image, she used the Flair slimline stencil with a soft brown ink to create a beautiful tone-on-tone effect. The sentiment "discover your own PARADISE" is stamped below. It’s a flawless example of clean, graphic elegance! ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ“✨


3️⃣ RETRO FEMME MINI ALBUM ๐Ÿ•ถ️๐Ÿ“–
For her final project, Monika thought outside the card base and decorated the cover of a beautiful mini album! She used a chic figure from the Retro Femme ATC pack as her main focal point, centering it on the patterned cover. She framed the figure beautifully using the intricate, delicate design of the Flutter Zen 2 layering die (retired, but a similar intricate butterfly can be found here). For her sentiment, she chose the Hello Sunshine phrase die, cutting it from black cardstock. ๐Ÿ•ถ️๐Ÿฆ‹☀️


๐Ÿ’Œ Build Your Artsy Card Stash!

We hope Monika’s elegant and creative projects have inspired you to start thinking about ATCs in a whole new way! You can explore all the featured collections and subscription options in the shop:

✨ Color Me Spring ATC ๐ŸŒธ
✨ Whimsical Homes ATC ๐Ÿก
✨ Retro Femme ATC ๐Ÿ•ถ️


Explore More Essentials! ๐ŸŽจ✂️

✂️ Paper Goods ATC Subscription - Focal points delivered to your door! ๐Ÿ“ฆ๐Ÿƒ

Sunday, March 29, 2026

๐ŸŒธ Spring ATC Cards: Gelli Prints & Layered Texture with Sanna Lippert! ๐ŸŒธ

We're back today with another stunning showcase featuring our new spring-themed ATC-sized packs! We’ve shown you how these small-format papers can make a big impact, and now the talented Sanna is here to demonstrate how they are the perfect starting point for mixed media on full-sized cards! ๐ŸŽจ✂️

Let’s dive into Sanna’s artsy, layered creations:

1️⃣ SOAR HIGH GELLI BUTTERFLY ๐Ÿฆ‹✨
For her first project, Sanna used the gorgeous, detailed butterfly from the Color Me Spring pack as her central focal point. She layered it over a dynamic, textured gelli print background featuring patterns from the Art Flowers 2 Stencil and stamped details from the Art Marks 3 stamp set. The encouraging sentiments "soar high" and "you got this!" from the New Day clear stickers provide the perfect motivational touch! ๐Ÿฆ‹๐Ÿ‘


2️⃣ WHIMSICAL HOMESTED STENCILING ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ’–
Sanna’s second card features the charming, illustrative house image from the Whimsical Homes pack. This nostalgic image is layered over another vibrant gelli print background, this time showcasing the intricate pattern of the Evolution stencil. The simple and versatile sentiment "It's been a while." from the Hello You stamp set adds a heartfelt connection to this cozy card. ๐Ÿก๐Ÿ‘Œ


3️⃣ EMBRACE LIFE RETRO FEMME ๐Ÿ•ถ️๐ŸŒผ
For her final card, Sanna embraced full vintage vibes! She used the stylish figure in red earrings from the Retro Femme pack as her main image. She layered the ATC onto a piece of torn collage paper from the Ephemeral Edges pack for extra distress. The background is a fun gelli print using the Molecules stencil, and the "embrace life" sentiment from the New Day clear stickers perfectly matches the confident portrait. ๐Ÿ•ถ️๐Ÿ‘Œ


๐Ÿ’Œ Build Your Artsy Card Stash!

We hope Sanna’s mixed media techniques have inspired you to start layering! You can explore the featured collections in the shop:

FEATURED ATC PACKS:
✨ Color Me Spring ATC ๐ŸŒธ
✨ Whimsical Homes ATC ๐Ÿก
✨ Retro Femme ATC ๐Ÿ•ถ️

FEATURED STAMPS & STENCILS:

FEATURED COLLAGE PAPER & STICKERS:


Want to win some crafty happy mail? ๐ŸŽ✨

We love hearing your thoughts! Did you know that every thoughtful comment you leave on our blog or Instagram posts this March enters you for a chance to win? ๐Ÿ—ฃ️๐Ÿ“

Three (3) lucky winners will be picked to receive their choice of a $10 prize code or any in-stock STAMPlorations product (up to $7 value) ๐ŸŽŸ️๐Ÿ“„

The more you chat with us, the more chances you have to win. Winners will be announced here on the blog on April 10. Of Sanna's 3 cards, which one caught your eye? Let us know in the comments below! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ’–

Friday, March 27, 2026

๐ŸŒธ Spring Into Cards: New ATC-Size Focal Points with Maria! ๐ŸŒธ

Hello, STAMPfriends! Today, we are exploring how to use our small-format papers to make a massive impact on full-sized card designs. The talented Maria is here with three stunning cards featuring our brand-new spring-themed ATC packs: Color Me Spring and Retro Femme!

Let’s see how Maria worked her magic:


1️⃣ VIBRANT FLUTTER ZEN ๐Ÿฆ‹✨
For her first project, Maria used a beautiful butterfly focal image from the Color Me Spring pack. To create a bold, graphic background for her full-sized card, she die-cut several butterflies from black cardstock. These die-cuts add incredible dimension and movement behind the colorful butterfly. ๐Ÿฆ‹๐Ÿ‘



2️⃣ GROOVY RETRO BIRTHDAY ๐Ÿ•ถ️๐ŸŒผ
Maria’s second card is a burst of cheerful, retro energy! She featured a stylish figure in yellow sunglasses from the Retro Femme pack as her main focal point. To build out the rest of the card base, she stamped coordinating floral outlines and a "Have a Groovy Birthday" sentiment using the Groovy Shoes stamp set. The bright orange accents perfectly complement the vintage vibe! ๐Ÿ•ถ️๐Ÿ‘Œ


3️⃣ RUSTIC BIRDHOUSE SANCTUARY ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ 
For her third card, Maria created a cozy, layered scene. She started with the birdhouse image from the Color Me Spring pack. For her background texture, she stamped the rustic birdhouse. To give the card a professional, finished look, she used the crazy double running stitch die to create the stitched panels. ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ‘Œ



๐Ÿ’Œ Build Your Artsy Stash!

Featured ATC Packs:
Color Me Spring ๐ŸŒธ & Retro Femme ๐Ÿ•ถ️

Explore All Designs:



Never Run Out of Inspiration! ๐Ÿ“ฆ๐ŸŽจ

✨ Main Paper Goods Subscription - The ultimate blend of collage papers, card fronts, ephemera, and ATC size goodies! ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ™Œ
✨ Card Fronts Subscription - The quick and easy way to create beautiful card bases every month. ๐Ÿ’Œ๐ŸŽจ
✨ Paper Goods ATC Subscription - Perfect for small-format artistry and trading cards. ๐Ÿƒ


Want to win some crafty happy mail? ๐ŸŽ✨

We love hearing your thoughts! Did you know that every thoughtful comment you leave on our blog or Instagram posts this March enters you for a chance to win? ๐Ÿ—ฃ️๐Ÿ“

Three (3) lucky winners will be picked to receive their choice of a $10 prize code or any in-stock STAMPlorations product (up to $7 value) ๐ŸŽŸ️๐Ÿ“„

The more you chat with us, the more chances you have to win. Winners will be announced here on the blog on April 10. What did you think of Maria's cards? Let us know in the comments below! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ’–


Thursday, March 26, 2026

๐ŸŒธ Artsy Collage Layering with Vicki & Botanical Beats! ๐ŸŒธ

We are so excited to share two stunning projects from Vicki today, featuring the
Botanical Beats collage paper. Vicki shows us how versatile these papers are—whether you let the print shine on its own or add layers of stenciling and die cuts for extra depth.

Let’s dive into her beautiful designs:

1️⃣ Vibrant Botanical Gratitude ๐ŸŒฟ✨
For her first project, Vicki let the gorgeous, colorful imagery of the Botanical Beats collage paper take center stage. She used a vibrant, floral-heavy section of the paper as her background panel. To complete the card with a clean and elegant feel, she added a bold sentiment using the Thankful word die, layered simply over the busy pattern.


2️⃣ Stenciled Garden & Perched Bird ๐Ÿฆ๐ŸŒท
Vicki’s second card demonstrates a fantastic mixed-media technique! She started with another sheet of Botanical Beats collage paper but added her own artistic touch by stenciling over it with the Happy Flowers stencil. This adds a wonderful layer of texture and pattern to the background. For her focal point, she used the Perched Bird die and finished the card with the hang in there die cut sentiment.


๐Ÿ’Œ Elevate Your Backgrounds with Collage Paper!

If you love the look of these artsy, layered cards, you can find the entire collection and our subscription options in the shop:

Featured Collection: Botanical Beats Collage Paper ๐Ÿ›️
Explore More: Shop All Collage Papers ๐Ÿ“„✨


Get Monthly Inspiration Delivered! ๐Ÿ“ฆ๐ŸŽจ 

Join one of our Paper Goods clubs and get a curated selection of papers, ephemera, and card fronts every month:

Main Paper Goods Subscription - The ultimate artsy stash! ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ™Œ
ATC Subscription - Perfect for small-format creators. ๐Ÿƒ
Card Fronts Subscription - Ready-to-go designs for quick, beautiful cards! ๐Ÿ“ฌ๐ŸŽจ



Want to win some crafty happy mail? ๐ŸŽ✨

We love hearing your thoughts! Did you know that every thoughtful comment you leave on our blog or Instagram posts this March enters you for a chance to win? ๐Ÿ—ฃ️๐Ÿ“

Three (3) lucky winners will be picked to receive their choice of a $10 prize code or any in-stock STAMPlorations product (up to $7 value) ๐ŸŽŸ️๐Ÿ“„

The more you chat with us, the more chances you have to win. Winners will be announced here on the blog on April 10. What did you think of Vicki's cards? Let us know in the comments below! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ’–

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

๐ŸŒธ Layered Textures & Bold Blooms: Stephanie’s Paper Goods Showcase! ๐ŸŒธ

We're thrilled to welcome Stephanie back to the blog today for a stunning showcase of our versatile Paper Goods collections! Stephanie is a master of creating depth and texture, and she’s here to show us how our collage papers, card fronts, and ephemera can be the foundation for incredible card designs.

Let’s check out Stephanie’s gorgeous creations:

1️⃣ Industrial Blooms & Confident Sentiments ๐ŸŒธ✨
For her first project, Stephanie built a textured, urban-chic background using one of the sheets in Industrial Patchwork pack. This creates a high-contrast backdrop for her focal point—a beautiful, large floral image from the Color Me Blooms Spring Florals A2 card fronts. She colored the blooms in a striking magenta with soft yellow accents and added delicate splatters for extra interest. The card is finished with an empowering sentiment from Wonderful Life. ๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ‘


2️⃣ Patchwork Patterns & Heartfelt Courage ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ’–
Stephanie carried the texture over to her second card, using the same Industrial Patchwork background, but framing it with a vibrant magenta card base that perfectly matches the focal point. For the central image, she used a floral element from the
Framed Flowers colorables pack, colored in coordinating magenta. This provides the perfect backdrop for the sentiment from Beautiful Courage. ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ‘Œ




๐Ÿ’Œ Elevate Your Crafting Stash!

We hope these projects have inspired you to dive into your Paper Goods! If you love the unique patterns and ready-to-color images Stephanie shared, you can explore the collections in the store:

Collage Paper: Industrial Patchwork ๐Ÿ“„
Card Fronts: Color Me Blooms Spring Florals ๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ“ฌ
Colorables & Ephemera: Framed Flowers ๐ŸŽจ✨


Never Run Out of Inspiration! ๐Ÿ“ฆ✨ 

Do you want a curated box of these goodies delivered to your door every month? Subscribe to one of our Paper Goods Clubs and save! Choose the level that fits your style:

✨ Main Paper Goods Subscription - The ultimate blend of collage papers, card fronts, ephemera, and ATC size goodies! ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ™Œ
✨ Card Fronts Subscription - The quick and easy way to create beautiful card bases every month. ๐Ÿ’Œ๐ŸŽจ
✨ Paper Goods ATC Subscription - Perfect for small-format artistry and trading cards. ๐Ÿƒ


Want to win some crafty happy mail? ๐ŸŽ✨

We love hearing your thoughts! Did you know that every thoughtful comment you leave on our blog or Instagram posts this March enters you for a chance to win? ๐Ÿ—ฃ️๐Ÿ“

Three (3) lucky winners will be picked to receive their choice of a $10 prize code or any in-stock STAMPlorations product (up to $7 value) ๐ŸŽŸ️๐Ÿ“„

The more you chat with us, the more chances you have to win. Winners will be announced here on the blog on April 10. What did you think of Stephanie's cards? Let us know in the comments below! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ’–


Tuesday, March 24, 2026

☕ STAMPlorations x Coffee Loving Paper Crafters Present: A Spring Coffee Collab Hop!


Brew up some inspiration and join the hop for a chance to win sweet prizes! ๐Ÿ‘‡

March 24 marks the beginning of a very special event here at STAMPlorations. We are thrilled to kick off a collaborative blog hop with the fantastic Coffee Loving Papercrafters!

This collab is all about celebrating the intersection of caffeine and creativity + it's spring! ✨ Six talented designers (three from the STAMPlorations team ๐ŸŽจ and three from the Coffee Loving Papercrafters team ) have been working hard to create projects that will perk up your inspiration.


The Materials: Collage Papers & ATCs ✂️

We challenged each designer to use our new and featured coffee-themed products. You'll see their unique takes on:

New Collage Paper Packs: ๐Ÿ“œ
  • The Parisian Cafe: Transport yourself to a chic cafe terrace with these vintage-inspired designs.
  • The Coffee House: Perfect for creating a cozy, comforting vibe with a focus on your favorite brews.

Featured ATC (Artist Trading Card) Packs:๐Ÿƒ
  • Pop Art Coffee: Bright colors and bold graphics for a modern caffeine kick. ๐Ÿ’ฅ
  • Springtime Coffee: A soft and sweet collection, perfect for celebrating the season of blooms.๐ŸŒธ
  • Retro Coffee Signs: Vintage advertisements that bring a sense of nostalgic charm. 

Whether you're new to using collage papers or a seasoned pro at layering, this hop will show you how versatile these elements can be.


Shop the Sale! ✨๐Ÿ›’

To celebrate the hop and help you stock up on these new products, we are having a Spring Coffee Sale๐ŸŒท☕

You can snag 25% OFF all the featured coffee collage papers and ATC packs, as well as some other coffee favorites, at ๐Ÿ‘‰ stamplorations.com/spring-coffee ๐Ÿ”—

The sale runs from March 24 to April 7. No code is needed; the discount will be automatically applied at checkout. ๐Ÿ›️


Join the Hop & Win! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ

The best part of a collab hop? The prizes, of course! We are giving away THREE great prizes:
  • ๐Ÿฅ‡ A $20 STAMPlorations Prize Code
  • ๐Ÿฅˆ A $10 STAMPlorations Prize Code
  • ๐Ÿฅ‰ Winner’s Choice: 1 Collage Paper Pack + 1 ATC Pack from the featured products.
  • ♣️ Plus a few surprise prizes!

How to Enter ๐Ÿ‘‡

For your chance to win, simply follow these steps:
  1. Leave a comment on this post. ✨๐Ÿ“

  2. Follow the full blog hop lineup (listed below) and leave a comment on each of the designer's blog posts and/or IG posts. ๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ’ฌ
Every comment is an entry! The hop runs until April 7 at 11:59 pm PST. ๐Ÿ•› Winners will be chosen randomly and announced here on the STAMPlorations blog on April 10. ๐Ÿ“…๐Ÿ†


Start the Hop Here! ๐Ÿš€

Ready to get inspired? Here is the complete list of participating designers. Grab your favorite mug, click through, and enjoy the creativity! ☕๐ŸŽจ


STAMPlorations (You are here + IG๐Ÿ“

Coffee Loving Papercrafters (blog + IG)

Vicki - blog + IG ๐Ÿ”—

Amy - blog | IG ๐Ÿ”—

Chris - blog + IG ๐Ÿ”—

Jennifer K - IG ๐Ÿ”—
 

Helen - IG ๐Ÿ”—



Lisa - blogIG ๐Ÿ”—




Happy Hopping, everyone! ☕๐ŸŒท๐Ÿ’–

Monday, March 23, 2026

๐ŸŒธ Spring ATC Small-Format Inspiration with Chris๐ŸŒธ

We are back with more inspiration featuring our newest ATC Packs: Retro Femme, Color Me Spring, and Whimsical Homes. Today, Chris shows us how easily these tiny artist trading cards can be incorporated into stunning, fully realized card designs. ๐ŸŽจ✨

Let’s take a look at Chris’s gorgeous projects:


1️⃣ Retro Snark ๐Ÿ•ถ️๐Ÿ’„
Chris began with a captivating portrait ATC from the Retro Femme pack. To frame the retro imagery, she used the crazy double running stitch die on vibrant red cardstock, layering it over a black mat. For the background, she stamped the large blossom sprays #1 directly onto the white card base, leaving it uncolored. The card is finished with the perfectly matched Some Snark sentiment: "I speak fluent sarcasm." ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ‘


2️⃣ Springtime Tulips ๐ŸŒท☀️
For her second card, Chris focused on the lovely tulips ATC from the Color Me Spring pack. She built a detailed, textured background by layering a soft delicate links stencil pattern over the blue card base. She used the crazy double running stitch die again to create a crisp frame. The stamped sentiment, "YOUR Awesomeness OVERWHELMS ME," adds the perfect finishing touch! ๐ŸŒท✨


3️⃣ Whimsical Circle Welcome ๐Ÿ ☕
For her final card, Chris featured one of the charming structures from the Whimsical Homes ATC pack. She created a fun, repetitive background pattern using the circles all over texture plate. By simple-layering the colored ATC focal point, she let the texture shine. The card is completed with the welcoming and cozy "welcome" sentiment. ๐Ÿ ๐ŸŒˆ



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Sunday, March 22, 2026

๐ŸŒธ Spring Into Creativity: Tanja’s Showcase Featuring Our Newest ATC Packs! ✨๐Ÿฆ‹

The spring release excitement continues! Today, we are absolutely thrilled to highlight three more projects featuring our brand new ATC packs: Color Me Spring, Retro Femme, and Whimsical Homes. Tanja has created a stunning collection of cards, showing how these tiny ATCs can make a big impact when combined with our dies, stamps, and stencils. ๐ŸŽจ✂️

Here’s a closer look at Tanja’s gorgeous projects:

Fluttering Spring ๐Ÿฆ‹✨
In this first project, Tanja focused on the Color Me Spring ATC featuring a large, beautiful butterfly. To complement the theme, she used the intricate butterfly cover plate die for the card's background. She finished the card with a sentiment from the So Loved stamp set. ๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ’–

Retro Vibes ๐Ÿ•ถ️๐ŸŽจ
Tanja went for a cool, artsy look with this card featuring an ATC from the Retro Femme pack. She built a layered background using stamps from the Mixed Media Grunge set. For the sentiment, she added "you are enough" clear sticker, completing the vibrant, retro feel of the design. ✨๐Ÿ˜Ž


Whimsical Canvas ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ’ช
For her final card, Tanja chose an ATC from the Whimsical Homes pack. She paired the imagery with a bold sentiment from the (retired) Subway Art Builders Dare set that reads: "the world is your canvas." ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ’–


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