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.

 

Sue Finds Her Creative Rhythm with Botanical Beats 🌸🎶

Hello, STAMPfriends! We're back with some stunning inspiration from the talented Sue Nagata. Today, Sue is taking us on a floral journey using one of our favorite collections: the Botanical Beats collage papers. This pack is a beautiful symphony of vintage music scores, delicate blooms, and fluttering butterflies -- the perfect foundation for cards that feel both artistic and soulful. Let’s take a look at how Sue used these papers in three different ways! 🎨✨

1. Grateful Blooms in Pink 🌷

🌸 Artsy Collage Layering with Vicki & Botanical Beats! 🌸

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:

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

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:

🌍 Wanderlust Found: Ina’s Vintage Voyage with Our New Collage Paper 📜✨

Are you ready to add a touch of travel, history, and "urban grunge" to your art? 🏗️ Ina has been exploring our brand new Wanderlust Wayside collage paper pack, and she has created a spectacular trio of cards that prove just how far these textures can take your creativity! 🎨 From intricate, multi-stamp interiors to dimensional die-cut frames, these papers are the perfect passport to inspiration. ✈️🗺️

Here’s a look at Ina’s vintage adventures:

🦋 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.

⚙️ Urban Edge & Artistic Flair: Maria Creates 3 Cards with Analog Grunge 🐦🎨

Who says grunge can't be gorgeous? Maria is here to show us that a little "grit" goes a long way! 🙌 Using the textures of the Analog Grunge collage paper pack, she has created three cards that perfectly blend industrial patterns with whimsical design. 🏗️✨

By pairing these edgy papers with STAMPlorations dies and stamps, Maria has created a look that is modern, bold, and totally unique. Let’s take a look.

Beyond the Borders: Helen's 3 Mixed Media Projects with Ephemeral Edges 🕊️✨

If you’ve ever struggled with how to blend your collage papers into your backgrounds, Helen is here to show you how it’s done! 🙌 Using papers from the Ephemeral Edges pack, she created three projects that prove art doesn't have to stay inside the lines. 🖌️🌌

By layering these papers with STAMPlorations stencils and stickers, Helen has achieved a look that is both deeply textured and light as air. Let’s dive into her creative process.

🌿 Vintage Visions: CraftyField Shares Four Ways to Bloom with Faded Botanicals 🦋

There is something deeply satisfying about a project that looks like it has a secret to tell. 📜 Our latest design team showcase features four stunning projects from the talented CraftyField, all centered around the ethereal Faded Botanicals collage paper pack. 🥀

By pairing these organic textures with a few choice STAMPlorations stamps and dies, CraftyField has mastered that elusive balance of "shabby" and "sophisticated." Here’s a closer look at how she brought these vintage visions to life:

Edgy Foundations & Retro Vibes with Shirley Bampton! 🛠️✨

Welcome back to the blog! Today, we are shining the spotlight on some incredible inspiration from the talented Shirley Bampton.

If you’ve been wondering how to bridge the gap between "gritty" collage papers and polished card designs, Shirley is showing us exactly how it's done. She used the Analog Grunge pack—one of the standout sets in The Art Journaler's Essentials Trio.

Vintage Dreams & Botanical Blooms: A Mini Book Masterpiece by Monika🌸✨

Hello, STAMPfriends! I (Shery) have been swooning over the latest inspiration from the talented Monika. Her recent mini book project is a masterclass in soft, romantic layering and vintage-inspired design. At the heart of her creation is the Faded Botanicals collage paper pack—a dreamy collection of script, florals, and weathered textures that provides the perfect "old-world" foundation for any mixed-media project. Even better? This stunning paper pack is a lead feature in our curated The Botanical Maker's Trio, making it easier than ever to achieve this cohesive, ethereal look.

Monika's mini scrapbook/journal starts strong with two incredible cover designs that set a beautiful, vintage-inspired tone.

Crafting with The Coffee House: Brew-tiful Inspiration from Chris ☕️✨

If you’re a coffee lover and a paper crafter, you’ve just found your new favorite stash! Today we are shining a spotlight on The Coffee House collage paper pack—a collection that perfectly captures the warmth of a fresh brew and the cozy vibes of a local cafe. Whether you're documenting your morning routine or sending a "latte" love to a friend, these papers provide the perfect caffeine-infused foundation. ☕️📜

A New Way to Play: Introducing The Anthology Project Trios!

Over the last two weeks, it's been great to see the response to the new addition to the STAMPlorations Paper Goods line. Your comments and the incredible projects from the STAMPgirls have shown me how much you love these new designs.

I’ve also been listening to your feedback. While many of you loved the idea of the full 9-pack Anthology, I heard that some of you wanted a way to grab the papers that fit your specific crafting style without committing to the full collection just yet.

I’m thrilled to announce that the Anthology is now available in three curated Project Trios—and they are ready to ship!

Instead of waiting for the individual release on March 15, you can now grab a themed bundle of 3 full packs for just $21. This is the perfect way to get the papers you’ll use most at a special bundle price.

🏗️ Grit and Grace: Unveiling Industrial Patchwork with Stephanie Severin ✨

Happy Wednesday, STAMPfriends! We're bursting with excitement to introduce you to the last pack in The Artistic Crafter's Collage Paper Anthology, vol. 1. This stunning collection, available for pre-order until tonight, March 4, is a true mixed-media artist's dream, featuring 9 unique and incredibly textured paper packs.

Today, we're putting the spotlight on Industrial Patchwork—a pack that beautifully blends grit and grace. To show you just how versatile and inspiring these papers are, guest designer Stephanie Severin, has created two gorgeous projects to share with you. Get ready to be inspired. ✨

Industrial Patchwork: Unveiling the Grit and Grace

☕ A Vibe Check, S'il Vous Plaît! Introducing The Parisian Café with Helen

Prepare to be swept away on a wave of vintage charm and effortless sophistication. We're incredibly excited to announce The Artistic Crafter's Collage Paper Anthology, Vol. 1, a curation of nine stunning new paper packs designed to ignite your mixed media and collage adventures. We've brought together a collection of themes that speak to every creative soul, and today, we're spilling the beans (or should we say, the café au lait?) on one of our most coveted packs.

Say bonjour to The Parisian Café. 🥐 This pack is your passport to the cozy corners and sun-dappled tables of a classic Parisian bistro. And we're not just teasing you with beautiful papers—we have the incredibly talented Helen Gullett to show us exactly how these designs come to life. Her projects are a masterclass in combining collage papers with stamps and stickers, and we can't wait for you to see them. But first, let's take a closer look at the stunning pages that inspired it all.

💖 A Love Letter to Leisure: The Parisian Cafe Papers

✨ 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 ✨

🌿 Let the Creativity Bloom with Botanical Beats! 🎨✨

Hey, STAMPfriends! It’s Shery here, and I am excited to give you a closer look at one of our new release: Botanical Beats. This pack is one of 9 stunning collage paper sets in The Artistic Crafter’s Paper Collage Anthology, Vol. 1, which is currently available for pre-order until March 4! To celebrate, I’ve been playing in my studio and have some fun projects to share that show fun these papers really are. to use 🌸🙌

🍃 Botanical Beats: Where Nature Meets Artistic Energy

☕️ A Double Shot of Inspiration: The Coffee House with Vicki ☕️

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. 🥐✨

Introducing: The Coffee House Collage Paper Pack ☕️🎨

Color, Letters, and Love: Alpha-Chroma with Shery Russ 🎨✨

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.

✨ The Alpha-Chroma Experience ✨ 

Vintage Vibes & Bold Strides: Exploring Analog Grunge with Maria Fischer ☕📷

If you thought our new collage papers were just for card backgrounds, Maria Fischer is here to blow your mind! This week, Maria dove into the Analog Grunge pack—the third installment in The Artistic Crafter’s Collage Paper Anthology, Vol. 1—and the results are nothing short of spectacular.

✨ Analog Grunge: The Anthology's "Cool Kid" ✨