Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!
This month, the Stampin’ Pretty Pals Community is sharing our favorites from the NEW Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog—a celebration of fresh inspiration, fabulous color, and must-have products! Whether you’re a seasoned paper crafter or brand new to the fun, you’re sure to find ideas that spark your creativity.
Click through the lineup and hop along with us—you just might discover your next favorite suite, stamp set, or color combo. Happy hopping!
what I love: sweet blooms bundle!
- Sweet Blooms Bundle: The “bloom” sentiment steals the show—playful, bold, and beautifully on trend.
- Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper: It brings the background to life with stunning hand-painted style florals in soft, saturated colors.
- Color Coordination: I adore how the stamped flower over the sentiment ties in with the DSP—creating a cohesive, garden-fresh feel.
- Clean Layers & Pops of Dimension: The subtle matting and a few metallic dots add polish without distraction.
- A Sentiment with Heart: “Bloom where you’re planted” is not only timely—it’s uplifting and versatile for so many occasions.
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card tutorial: Bloom Where You’re Planted Card
1. measure & cut
portrait card base:
- Secret Sea Cardstock: 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2
envelope flap:
- Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper: 5 3/4 x 2 1/4
layers (from bottom to top):
- Summer Splash Cardstock: 4 x 5 1/4
- Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper: 3 3/4 x 5
- Basic White Cardstock: 4 x 2
- Secret Sea Cardstock: 4 x 1 3/4 (before cropping)
- Summer Splash Cardstock: 4 x 1 3/4 (before cropping)
2. stamp:
- Use a Mini MISTIstamp tool or clear block to position and stamp the sentiment (Sweet Blooms stamp set) in Secret Sea Classic Ink onto the bottom of Basic White cardstock.
3. crop & snip:
- Adhere an Adhesive Sheet to the back of the Secret Sea and Summer Splash cardstock.
- Crop with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard) and the coordinating Sweet Blooms dies.
- Snip the tulip from the Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper with a Paper Snips.
4. assemble & adhere:
- Layer and adhere the Designer Series Paper to the Summer Splash Cardstock with Multipurpose Liquid Glue and to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Remove the adhesive backing from the die-cut “bloom” to adhere together and to the Basic White layer.
- Adhere the snipped tulip to the Basic White layer with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
- Adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. embellish:
- Add Secret Sea and Cloud Cover 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls
6. envelope:
- Adhere the 5 3/4 x 2 1/4 Designer Series Paper to a Basic White Medium envelope flap with Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Tip: Add glue to the flap, not the Designer Series Paper.
more paper crafting inspiration from the pals
There’s a fabulous lineup of creativity just below! Scroll down to hop along and see what the rest of the Stampin’ Pretty Pals have dreamed up for you.
Sneak peek at next month’s theme: Animal House! Get ready for a wild ride of crafty ideas that will have you “roaring” with inspiration! 🐾
Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop Line-Up:
- Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
- Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
- Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
- Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
- Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
- Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
- Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
- Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
- Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
- Rae Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
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more inspiration for the sweet blooms bundle!
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Such a pretty card Mary, and the perfect way to showcase that gorgeous DSP!
Beautiful card with beautiful paper! Love the flower looking like your tulip!
Beautiful cards, Mary! Love your choices!
Mary, Lovely card(s)! The DSP is just perfect, as are the beautiful dies.