Words That Matter | HAPPINESS + Retro Femme with Sanna Lippert

There are some words that immediately make us pause and reflect, and happiness is certainly one of them. It's a word we all understand, yet it means something a little different to each of us. That's exactly what I love about our Simple Expressions collection. These stamps aren't just sentiments to add at the end of a project; they're designed to become part of the artwork itself, inviting us to tell a story through both words and creativity.

Today, STAMPgirl Sanna is sharing four beautiful cards featuring our HAPPINESS Simple Expressions stamps paired with the Retro Femme ATC Pack. I couldn't have imagined a more perfect pairing. The expressive portraits and softly vintage feel of the ATCs complement the sentiment so naturally that each card feels thoughtful, artistic, and full of personality.

For her first card, Sanna paired one of the Retro Femme ATCs with our Analog Grunge Collage Paper, creating a warm, vintage-inspired backdrop that lets both the portrait and the bold typographic sentiment shine. The layered collage elements echo the nostalgic feel of the image beautifully.

Her second card is my favorite of the four. Using our Old Letter Pocket Backdrops paper as the background, Sanna added a Floral Parade Ephemera Cut-Out in such a creative way that it becomes a beautiful floral headpiece for the portrait. I absolutely love this detail! It gives the image an almost ethereal quality while adding wonderful softness and dimension to the design.

For the remaining two cards, Sanna showed just how versatile this pairing can be. By changing the ink colors and background treatments, she created completely different moods while allowing the Retro Femme portraits and the HAPPINESS sentiment to make the cards, no extra supplies or products needed! It's a wonderful reminder that even with the same featured products, small creative changes can result in beautifully unique projects.

A Thought to Take With You

One of the reasons I chose the phrase "Happiness is an inside job" is because it reminds us that happiness often begins with the way we choose to see the world. Creativity can be part of that journey. Sometimes spending a little time making something with our own hands is exactly the pause we need to reconnect with joy.

Discover What's Possible

One of my favorite things about Simple Expressions is seeing how beautifully they pair with our Paper Goods. Whether it's an ATC Pack, Card Fronts Pack, Pocket Backdrops, Collage Sheets, or Ephemera Cut-Out Sheets, combining them opens up so many creative possibilities while making it easy to create layered, artful projects.

When you purchase any Simple Expressions stamp set, you can add one Paper Goods pack to your order for 40% off. It's a wonderful opportunity to discover just how effortlessly these collections work together -- and perhaps even find your next favorite creative pairing.

Until next time, keep creating with words that matter.

Meet Sanna’s 6 New Stencils (And Win Your Favorite Inside!)

Hello again, STAMPfriends! 'm so incredibly excited for today's post because we're introducing a stunning new collection of stencils from the brilliant Sanna Lippert! Her line, Sanna Lippert Designs, features six absolutely gorgeous, versatile stencils that are bound to bring so much texture and artistic flair to your projects.

You can check out and shop all six of these beauties right now in the shop at stamplorations.com/new-products.

Make sure to read all the way to the end of this post, because we have a fun giveaway waiting for you! But first, let's hear it from Sanna herself. Sheput together a short flip-through video to show you the stencils up close, followed by several gorgeous projects she created for each design:

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Hello everyone! It´s Sanna here today with a stencil project share. There are plenty of new products available at STAMPlorations, including 6 new STENCILS designed by me. I´m very excited about this release - hope you are too. 

Without further ado, here is a short flip-thru video of the new stencil designs: 

 The first card is done using the Profile #3 slimline stencil and black stamp ink. I stenciled the images onto a gelli printed collage paper (for which I had used other stencils from my line - this and this one.

  

For the next card I´ve used the Henna Pattern stencil with light green and blue Distress Oxide Ink tones and some paper flowers, brads and a stamped sentiment.

For my third card, I used the Modern Envelopes stencil.

One of my favorite stencils from the collection is Profile #1. I wanted to create a soft an eerie image, so I kept in a monochromatic color in pink. I stenciled the image onto a light pink card base, then added a stamped sentiment and some golden splatter for sparkle.

For yet another face image card I used Profile #2 with black Distress Ink. I then outlined the hair part with a black pen, stamped with misted stamp onto the hair areas to create a fun detail, then added some golden splatters and a stamped sentiment.

For the next card I used the Profile #3 slimline stencil (just one image of it) and patterned paper as a background and enamel hearts for decor.

The next card is done using the Abstract Notes stencil with 3 different tones of yellow Distress Oxide Inks.

And finally I used the Profile #2 stencil with the Noteworthy and the Mixed Media Grunge stamp sets for the last card. Inks are Distress Oxide Inks. I love the combination of yellow and pink and the boldness it adds to this card. 

I am very excited about this new stencil release. I hope you enjoy the new designs too!!

Happy crafting!
xxx, Sanna

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Wow, aren't Sanna's projects absolutely breathtaking? The texture, layers, and creativity she brought to each of these designs is pure inspiration! Thank you so much, Sanna, for sharing your incredible art with us today.

Now, how about a giveaway? 🎁

Sanna and I would love to know which of these new designs is calling your name. Leave a comment below letting us know your favorite stencil among the 6 by Sunday night, June 14.

We'll randomly draw one lucky winner from all commenters on this blog post to win the stencil of their choice, and announce the winner right here on the blog the very next day, Monday, June 15!

So...which one is your absolute favorite? Drop your comments below, and happy crafting!

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

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! 🎨✂️

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

🦋 Flutter & Flow: Artistic Gelli Plate Layers with Sanna ✨🎨

Ready to take your collage paper to the next level? Sanna is in the spotlight today, showing us how to marry the soft, wispy nature of our Ephemeral Edges pack with the bold, graphic world of Gelli printing! 🖼️🌀

By using her gel plate and a few signature STAMPlorations products, she’s created cards that feel like miniature pieces of abstract art. Let’s break down her stunning process.

✨ Where Beauty Meets Nostalgia: Introducing Ephemeral Edges with Sanna ✨

Hello, STAMPfriends! We're shining the spotlight on Ephemeral Edges, one of 9 collage paper packs in The Artistic Crafter's Collage Paper Anthology, vol. 1. The Anthology is a beautifully curated collection for mixed-media artists, paper crafters, and journalers alike. It's a paper crafter's creative playground. 🎨

To show you just how versatile and inspiring these papers are, the talented Sanna Lippert created three stunning projects to spark your imagination. 💖

✨ Ephemeral Edges: Where Beauty Meets Nostalgia ✨

{Trifecta Cardmaking} Sanna Creates Colorful Mixed Media Cards

Happy Sunday, STAMPlorations friends! We are back with another Trifecta Cardmaking post, a fun feature wherein you'll see how the three S's in our line -- stamps, stencils, and stickers -- play well in cardmaking. In this month's post, STAMPgirl Sanna Lippert didn't throw away her working surfaces...and instead used them to create stunning cards!

    

{Trifecta Cardmaking} Creating Bold to CAS Cards with Gel Printing

    

Happy Sunday, STAMPlorations friends! We are back with this year's first Trifecta Cardmaking post, a fun feature wherein you'll see how the three S's in our line -- stamps, stencils, and stickers -- play well in cardmaking. In this month's post, STAMPgirl Sanna Lippert used the gel printing techniques to create cards that range from bold to clean and simple.

    

{Trifecta Cardmaking} Seasonal Mixed Media Cards

   

Happy Sunday, STAMPlorations friends! We are back with Trifecta Cardmaking, a fun feature wherein you'll see how the three S's in our line -- stamps, stencils, and stickers -- play well in cardmaking. STAMPgirl Sanna Lippert used just one stencil to create 3 cards with different looks + some fab stamps and stickers.

    

{Trifecta Cardmaking} Stretching Your Stash

  

Happy Sunday, STAMPlorations friends! We are back with Trifecta Cardmaking, a fun feature wherein you'll see how the three S's in our line -- stamps, stencils, and stickers -- play well in cardmaking. STAMPgirl Sanna Lippert used just one stencil to create 3 cards with different looks + some fab stamps and stickers.

    

{Trifecta Cardmaking} Monochromatic Slimline Cards

   

Happy Sunday, STAMPlorations friends! We are back with Trifecta Cardmaking, a fun feature wherein you'll see how the three S's in our line -- stamps, stencils, and stickers -- play well in cardmaking. STAMPgirl Sanna Lippert created a batch of fabulous monochromatic slimline cards featuring our products.

{Paper Goods!} Creative Projects + Subscription

Happy Wednesday, all you artsy-craftsy STAMPfriends! We're back to share projects created with several paper goods we offer in the store. And if you have not heard about it yet, we just added a Paper Goods Subscription service -- starting at just $17 (subscription price includes shipping anywhere in the world!), 4 paper goods products (a $28 value) of your choice will be delivered to you every 6 weeks. There are a couple of super perks as well.

We have card fronts, colorables, and ephemera -- all created for artsy crafters to play with and create fab projects. They're some of the most gorgeous designs professionally printed on 120# (325 gsm) matte white cardstock.

Our paper goods are a recent addition to the store. In fact, paper goods subscribers get to choose from 35 paper goods...and there will be more as our catalog continues to grow.

And we also continue to share projects by the STAMPgirls featuring our paper goods -- they're here to give you ideas on how you can use the products creatively in your own projects.

You'll find previous paper goods posts here. Today, we're putting the spotlight on several paper goods products: Abstract Blooms ATC, Spring Florals A2 Card Fronts, Powerful Women ATC, Watercolor ATC Journaling Cards, Carpe Diem Ephemera Tiles, Newsprint Coffee Ephemera Tiles, and What's Up Ephemera Tiles.

Have a look at what Asmah, Sue, Sanna, Craftyfield, and Monika created with these products!

{New Paper Goods!} Bloom Cutups ATC

    

Happy Friday, STAMPfriends! We're back with a new post on the paper goods that were recently added to the store. There are card fronts, colorables, and ephemera -- all created for artsy crafters to play with and create fab projects. They're some of the most gorgeous designs professionally printed on 120# (325 gsm) matte white cardstock.

The STAMPgirls have been playing with these for a while now and they all love the quality of both design and paper. I've also gotten a lot of great feedback from customers who love the thickness of the cardstock.

Our paper goods are a recent addition to the store and our catalog continues to grow. This month, I added 14 new products to our paper goods section: three (3) A2 card fronts, six (6) ephemera tiles, and five (5) ATC/journaling cards.

We continue to share projects by the STAMPgirls that feature our paper goods -- they're here to give you ideas on how you can use the products creatively in your own projects.

We have shared projects by Tanja, Jane, Nancy, Shirley, MariLynn, Maria, Craftyfield, Vicki, Sue N., and Sue S. -- you'll find them all here. Today, we're highlighting the Bloom Cutups ATC. This is one my favorites in the bunch, as I love how combining the mixed media collage background, newsprint, and cut-out look of the flowers turned out.

Take a look at what Sanna and Vicki created with these!

{Stencil Sunday} 4th Sanna Lippert Designs Stencil Reveal

Hello everyone, it's Sanna here today with a special share. I am so excited to be able to share my 4th set of stencil designs with you!! A huge thank you to Shery for making all this possible and believing in me and my designs.  Without her, none of this would be possible. So thank you again, Shery! I am so happy to be part of the STAMPlorations family.

{Stencil Sunday} Sanna's Stunning Stenciled Mixed Media Cards

Happy Sunday, STAMPlorations friends! We are back with another helping of Stencil Sunday goodness! On the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sunday of the month, the STAMPgirls are sharing their projects that show off how to creatively use ARTplorations stencils. And each month, we'll pick one winner of a $15 gift code -- the winner will be drawn from all comments left on the Stencil Sunday posts for the month, as well as from the designers' blogs.

For today's Stencil Sunday post, STAMPgirl Sanna used several stencils she designed to create a variety of mixed media projects. You won't want to miss her technique video as well!