Introducing CRAFTplorations + free mixed sampler bag!

Now available! The latest addition to our product line has arrived in the store! CRAFTplorations includes our clear stickers and ShakerBlends and now it also includes our own embellishments that we laser cut in-house from different materials -- starting with chipboard, MDF, and baltic birch.

CRAFTplorations embellishments are great for any paper crafting and mixed media projects -- from cards to ATCs, art journals to scrapbook layouts, mixed media projects to home decor...and everything in between! Paint, stamp, ink, heat emboss, collage on them. Or even use as is for a rustic, shabby vibe! Stay tuned because some of the STAMPgirls will be sharing projects they make featuring these goodies here on the blog soon.

There are currently 30 CRAFTplorations embellishments available -- and I will be adding more as I finish cutting and prototyping each design. Here's a sampling:





Sunglasses | Funky Arrows #2



Beautiful Silhouette | Bloom Border

Free Mixed Sampler Bag!

Automatic volume discounts kick in when you buy at least 3 CRAFTplorations embellishments. However, for our regular blog readers and followers, when you buy at least $14 worth of CRAFTplorations embellishments (after discount codes, gift codes, and gift certificates have been applied), we'll include a CRAFTplorations mixed sampler bag with your order. This sampler bag contains 8-10 pieces randomly picked from both current and soon-to-be-added designs. Just mention "CRAFTplorations mixed bag" when you're ordering or reply to the order confirmation email you'll receive. Limit 1 mixed bag per customer. Offer expires June 15. Shop for CRAFTplorations embellishments here.

I hope you have a great week!

{Stencil Sunday} Dry Embossing With Stencils

Happy Sunday, STAMPlorations friends! We have a new batch of stencil inspiration today. You'll get to see 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.

STAMPgirl Helen shares 4 ways to dry emboss with stencils.

  

  

{Mixed Media Tutorial} Four Makes with One Stencil

Hello Ina here. Welcome to my 

Second Mixed Media Tutorial for

STAMPlorations

May Challenges Inspiration - Have You Played Yet?

Hello, challenge fans! Have you already played along with our May challenges? Maybe you were planning to create something to send to a loved one to let them know you are thinking of them, but haven't found your mojo yet? The ladies from the design team are back with more inspiration to help you get creative. I hope you find some time and inspiration to play along with us this month!

If you're new to our blog, please take a moment to become familiar with the challenge guidelines -- we would hate for anyone to be voted by the team as a winner or be randomly chosen as a top pick and then not qualify for the prize because they didn't follow the rules.

   

    
    
    
    
    
    
  

  

{Spotlight Project} Maria Stretches Stash - Dies

Hello there STAMP friends! I've another Spotlight post for you today. It's an easy way to stretch your stash and add a subtle touch to your CAS card backgrounds. Nothing new here, just a reminder to use dry embossing in your creative process and today I've used dies for this. (And a soon to be released coffee stamp set ;)

{Christmas In The Air} Christmas Inspiration By Nancy And Monika

Happy Wednesday, STAMPlorations friends! Crafting is keeping us all sane right now. Should you be looking for some festive inspiration, our Christmas in the Air blog feature with STAMPgirls Nancy and Monika will hopefully get your creative mojo going.

We'll also randomly draw one lucky winner of a $15 gift code from all the comments left on this post, on Nancy's post and on Monika's post. Let's have a look at their festive makes.