🏗️ 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

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" ✨

✨ Vintage Dreams & Botanical Bliss: New Inspiration from Jane with Faded Botanicals ✨

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. 

✨ The Heart of the Collection: Faded Botanicals ✨

🌍 Passport to Creativity: Tanja Takes Us on A Journey with Wanderlust Wayside ✈️

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! 📮

✨ The Collection: Wanderlust Wayside ✨

The Wanderlust Wayside pack is a vintage-lover's dream. Featuring 3 designs (5 sheets of each in the pack), this collection transports you to a golden age of travel. From the iconic silhouette of the Eiffel Tower and the intricate details of old-world maps to the rugged charm of weathered suitcases and retro aviators, every page tells a story. 📸 The moody, tea-stained tones and layered textures make it the ultimate base for mixed media, cardmaking, and journaling. 🎨

🖼️ Design Team Inspiration by Tanja Kabel

Tanja has been busy in her studio showing us exactly how these papers come to life. Check out these two distinct looks:

"Hey, Sunshine" – Retro Elegance 👒

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.

"Relax" – Textured Adventure 🧳

This card is all about texture and "shabby chic" vibes. Tanja used the map and vintage trunk patterns to create a sense of adventure, perfectly framing the scene with a classic perforated postage-stamp edge that screams "travel mail." 💌 Our "Relax" word die, cut from kraft cardstock, anchors the busy background, turning a complex collage into a serene, high-impact greeting. ☕

🌟 Why You Need Wanderlust Wayside in Your Stash

• ☁️ 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.

⏳ Don’t Miss the Pre-Order!

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! 🚢💨

[📍 PRE-ORDER THE ANTHOLOGY HERE]

FALALALALATTE + HOLIDAY MOCHA FEELS 4x6 Stamps Pre-Release SALE

Heya, STAMPlorations friends! On November 6, we'll be releasing two holiday coffee-themed 4x6 stamp sets: FALALALALATTE and HOLIDAY MOCHA FEELS.

FALALALALATTE features 3 images (to-go cup with poinsettia, poinsettia tag, and a cozy mug) and seven sentiments.

HOLIDAY MOCHA FEELS features a top view image of a coffee cup with coffee beans and poinsettia + 8 sentiments that fit right inside.

Both sets are available to pre-order together at a special price: $20 + free worldwide shipping. These stamps are in production and will ship first week of November. (Update: The first shipment is coming this Friday so the first several pre-orders will start shipping on the week of October 19.  First shipment is sold out! All other pre-orders will ship on the first week of November.)

pre-order here

Happy stamping and hurray for coffee! ;o)

PS: If you are a member of Amy T.'s Coffee Loving Papercrafters group on Facebook, I have a giveaway over there that ends Saturday night.

BUNNIES 'N BEANS & ALWAYS TEA TIME Pre-Release SALE - Last Day!

Today's the last day to pre-order BUNNIES 'N BEANS and ALWAYS TEA TIME together or separately -- with free shipping anywhere in the world. Order both and you get the After Coffee mini set free! 

Pre-Order HERE

BUNNIES 'N BEANS & ALWAYS TEA TIME + After Coffee Mini Set Pre-Release SALE

Hey, STAMPlorations friends! On March 18, we're releasing THREE stamp sets for coffee and tea lovers out there: BUNNIES 'N BEANS (4x6) from Big Grins by Becca Cruger, ALWAYS TEA TIME (4x6), and AFTER COFFEE (3x5) from Shery Russ Designs. Becca and I designed these sets with the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop in mind...and the coffee hop for spring is happening on March 18! These stamps are perfect for creating coffee and tea cards if you love participating in the fun hops that Amy and Chaitali host four times a year.

BUNNIES 'N BEANS (reg. $12) is a 4x6 set that features Becca's illustrations and her trademark pun-ny sentiments -- a combo that's sure to make anyone break out in a grin. Take a look:

ALWAYS TEA TIME (reg. $12) is another 4x6 set that I (Shery) designed. It features delicate teacups and matching sentiments that will put a smile on any tea lover's face. Here's a preview:

And then there's AFTER COFFEE (reg. $7), a 3x5 set featuring a large coffee cup and sentiments. 

Pre-order BUNNIES 'N BEANS and ALWAYS TEA TIME together and the After Coffee mini set is free + shipping is free worldwide! These stamps are already in production now in stock and will ship beginning March 7 within 3 business days.

Want just Bunnies 'N Beans or Always Tea Time? No problem -- you can pre-order either and shipping is free too.

[Please note: Paypal is our payment processor. You do not need to have a Paypal account to purchase these stamps. You will be able to pay with a credit card if you don't have a Paypal account. If you do have a Paypal account, you'll be able to pick a payment source: your Paypal balance, eCheck, or credit card. eCheck payments will need to clear first before items are shipped.]

The pre-order period is over.

Bunnies 'N Beans is available HERE

Always Tea Time is available HERE

After Coffee is available HERE

Happy stamping and hurrah for coffee and tea! ;o)

COFFEE HAPPY Pre-Release SALE - Last Day!

Today's the last day to pre-order COFFEE HAPPY! Every order comes with the All You Need Is Coffee mini set free! The initial inventory came a full two weeks earlier than anticipated so I've been busy packaging and shipping out orders since Friday -- plenty of coffee-loving paper crafters out there will be getting happy mail sooner rather than later! :o)

After today, Coffee Happy and All You Need Is Coffee will be available separately at 10% off (plus shipping).

Pre-Order HERE

And keep an eye out because we have THREE more coffee/tea stamp sets coming out -- you'll get a sneak peek this Friday.

Don't forget our special stamp release too! We have the fabulous Becca's latest stamp set, Dino Things, on center stage this week! CLICK HERE to hop!

COFFEE HAPPY + All You Need Is Coffee Mini Set Pre-Release SALE

Hey, STAMPlorations friends! On February 17, we're releasing two coffee-themed stamps: COFFEE HAPPY (4x6) and ALL YOU NEED IS COFFEE (3x5). I designed these sets with the Coffee Lovers Blog Hop in mind...and the coffee hop for spring is happening pretty soon -- so these stamps are perfect for creating coffee cards if you love participating in the fun hops that Amy and Chaitali host four times a year.

 

COFFEE HAPPY is a 4x6 set that features 3 images (coffee mug, coffee pot, and stacked coffee/tea cups) and lots of words and phrases that can be mixed and matched to create the perfect sentiment for coffee lovers. Take a look:

 

Pre-order COFFEE HAPPY and the ALL YOU NEED IS COFFEE mini set is free ($7 value) + the stamps ship free to anywhere in the US and Canada (and just $4 shipping to all other countries). These stamps are in production and will ship beginning February 18 now available and ship within 3 days after you pre-order!

Sorry, the pre-order period has ended but you can order COFFEE HAPPY and ALL YOU NEED IS COFFEE at 10% off until February 24.

Happy stamping and hurray for coffee! ;o)

Get Ready for the November Stamp Release Blog Hop!

Mark your calendar, STAMPlorations friends, because for five days beginning November 17, we'll be having a stamp release blog hop! Each day the STAMPlorations girls will be showcasing the new stamps we're releasing this month and it's going to be fun!

If you've participated in our previous blog hops, you know how easy it is to win: simply visit the designers' blogs and leave comments. There are stamps and a gift certificate to be won, but you know me, I like throwing a surprise during the hop and adding a prize or two to the pot, especially when we see many of you hopping along and excited about the new release :o)

We're super-excited to share our projects -- and I just know you'll be blown away by the creativity of the STAMPlorations girls.

{News!} November Stamps Pre-Release Sale + Winner of the Stamp Preview Random Draw

Hello, fellow stampers! November is only a few more sleeps away, which means new stamps are soon hitting the STAMPlorations shop! Two weeks ago, we posted a preview of the upcoming stamps here and here.

The official release is November 17 (we have a stamp release blog hop planned for that so keep your eyes peeled), but as we've done in the past, we're doing a pre-release bundle sale for those who want to score a great deal.

Between today and November 11 (or until our current inventory runs out), all 5 stamp sets are just $42 (30% off their combined regular price of $60) with free shipping anywhere in the US and Canada (shipping to other countries is a flat $8). And if you are subscribed to our Bi-Monthly Stamp Club, you can take an additional 15% off this bundle with your personal code!

This bundle includes one (1) 3" by 5" set, three (3) 4" by 6" sets, and one (1) 5" by 7" set.

Click on the graphic below to head to the shop to check out the details on this super-stamping deal (click on the graphic). These stamps are ready to ship!

One more thing before I end this post. Who did Mr. Random.org pick as winner of one inspirational quote stamp in the Typografia line for leaving a comment in this post?

Congratulations, Louise! Please claim your prize within 3 days by sending an email to sheryruss@gmail.com. Put "November Stamps Preview Draw Winner" in the subject line and include your name and complete mailing address.

That's it for this update. Hope you all have a great weekend!

September Christmas Stamps Pre-Release Sale + Inspiration Projects

Hello, fellow stampers! September is going to be here pretty soon, which means new stamps are coming to the shop! We've got previews of the upcoming stamps here and we're excited to share that there are 5 Christmas stamp sets in the September release (in addition to some fun sketched flower stamps).

How about we show you 3 projects featuring one of the stamps? You'll see how Deepti, Shery, and Vicki used the image in the Holiday Sketches: Christmas Candles set to create 3 different holiday cards. It shows just how versatile this set is, as you'll be able to create cards with it that reflect your crafting style!

Deepti

Deepti embossed the candles in silver, fussy cut it,

and mounted it using pop dots to create a super elegant card.

Shery

Shery stuck to her favorite kind of card to make (one layer),

and used masking and alcohol markers to create depth. 

Vicki

Vicki embossed the candles in gold and mounted it onto

a striped green and gold base to create this eye-catching card.

We'll have more projects featuring the September stamps pretty soon! We're officially releasing them on September 8 (we've got a stamp release blog hop planned for that so keep your eyes peeled), but as we've done in the past, we're doing a pre-release bundle sale for those who want a great deal.

From today until September 5 (or until our current inventory runs out), all 5 Christmas stamp sets are just $25 (29% off) with free shipping anywhere in the US. And those who are subscribed to our newly launched Bi-Monthly Stamp Club can take an additional 15% off.

Head on to our brand-spankin' new shop to check out the details (click on the graphic). These stamps are ready to ship so you can be on your way to making Christmas cards when September rolls in!

Have a great weekend! Happy crafting and stamping!

MOM Subway Art Builders Pre-Release SALE - 30% OFF

Sorry, the pre-release sale has ended.

However, you can purchase the MOM stamps individually

HERE.

Starting March, we're releasing clear stamps in the SUBWAY ART BUILDERS Series and we're kicking it off with the MOM Subway Art Builders sets.

The MOM clear stamps have 29 individual words/phrases: four sets have 6 sentiments/subway art phrases each, while 1 set has 5 "mom" words in different fonts. Each set is one full stamp that's approximately 2" by 3". The sentiments are 1.75" wide. Words/Phrases vary in height -- from 1/4" to 1/2" tall. They're big enough for ATCs and A2 cards (and even bigger cards).

Use the stamps as is but I highly recommend cutting the sentiments individually for even more mix-and-matchability with the other (current and upcoming) stamps in the Subway Art Builders series. You can even use them together with word stamps from other companies. Talk about flexibility! You'll get a LOT of mileage from these stamps -- and hey, the MOM stamps aren't just great for Mother's Day cards...they're great for virtually any project you make; creativity and imagination are the only limits!

Between now and March 13 (or until our pre-release sale inventory runs out), you can order the MOM Subway Art Builders sets at 30% off. When these stamps are officially released on March 14, they'll retail for $7 each ($35 for all 5 sets). For our pre-release sale, it's only $24.50 for all 5 sets (shipping is free anywhere in the US; $4 shipping to Canada; $5.50 shipping to all other countries). This is a one-time early bird discount for crafters and stampers.

These stamps are already in stock! So when you order today, they'll be shipped within 1-3 business days. Every order comes with a surprise freebie -- a sampler of a non-stamp product that will be available in the shop soon :o)

[Please note: Paypal is our payment processor. You do not need to have a Paypal account to purchase these stamps. You will be able to pay with a credit card if you don't have a Paypal account. If you do have a Paypal account, you'll be able to pick a payment source: your Paypal balance, eCheck, or credit card. eCheck payments will need to clear first before items are shipped.]

Buy MOM Subway Art Builders stamps - 5 sets

Sorry, the pre-release sale has ended.
However, you can purchase the MOM stamps individually
HERE.

In the next couple of weeks, the STAMPlorations design team will be showing off projects featuring these sets. For starters, here's a few simple one-layer cards I created with these stamps.

 
 

Happy stamping!


~Shery