Stamping With Friends Blog Hop - Bloggers Choice / Stamping With Melva

Stamping With Friends Blog Hop - Bloggers Choice

Saturday, 5 April 2025

Time for a Stamping With Friends Blog Hop! The theme today is "Blogger's Choice". I played with the Lovely Garden Suite on my recent sketch challenge.

Here's the sketch I used.

It was fun to create this card using the products from the Lovely Garden Suite! Get information below on my upcoming Stamp Camp where we're using this suite!

Instructions

Cut Basic Black cardstock 4 1/4" x 11" and score at 5 1/2". Fold and burnish on scoreline using Bone Folder to form card base.
Cut Crushed Curry cardstock 4" x 5 1/4"
Cut Basic White cardstock 3 3/4" x 5"
Cut 2 pieces of Designer Series paper 3/4" x 6"
Adhere Designer Series Paper on the diagonal on Basic White cardstock.
Punch circle from Basic Black cardstock using 2 3/8" Circle Punch.
Use Masks to colour 2 flowers with Blending Brushes using Crushed Curry ink for flower and Tuxedo Black Memento Ink for the centre.
Cut out using Die.
Cut out leaves from Garden Green cardstock
Adhere stem to circle
Adhere flowers to circle using Dimensionals
Cut leaves from stem and adhere behind flowers using Glue Dots.
Stamp sentiment on Basic White cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.
Cut into 2 pieces.
Adhere to card base using Dimensionals.
Adhere sequins
Cut Basic White cardstock 4" x 5 1/4"
Stamp leaves in bottom right corner using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
Adhere to the inside of the card.

You can find all of the supplies for this card in my Online Store.

Check out my Youtube Video for tips and tricks to make this card. Don't forget to subscribe to my Stamping with Melva YouTube Channel!

Now it's time to be inspired by all of the Projects in our Blog Hop!

I hope you have been inspired!

We're using it for the upcoming Fun Folds n' More Stamp Set! Purchase the suite from me and you'll get 6 Fancy Fold + Technique Make and Takes plus we'll share 6 bonus fancy folds and techniques during the live! What a great way to make sure you get the most out of the products in your suite! Register now!

Shopping with Me!!!

Use the following links a copy of the catalogue, you can download a PDF version from this link:

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Please be sure to use the current Host Code 6C7EEXN3 to receive a free gift from me. When you place a $50 order (before shipping and taxes) using the Host Code, I'll send you a Thank You card by mail and a FREE tutorial by email as a thank you. If your order is over $200, please do not use the Hostess Code as you'll qualify for Stampin' Rewards, but I'll still send you the Thank You card and tutorial!

Changes to the Stampin' Rewards Program starting April 15th

Don't forget that on April 15th the Stampin' Up! Rewards program is changing! you will be able to earn rewards on every $25 you spend and use them on future orders! You must have an Online Account and opt in to earn rewards! You can create an account here and you will be able to opt in on your first order after April 15th!

You can order this tutorial in my Tutorial Store too!

Here's the Mini Flip Flap Album I made for the tutorial.

Monthly Card Club

I'm excited to be offering a Monthly Card Club either In Person or by mail. Each month I will select a stamp set or bundle to feature.

This month the club features the Textured Notes Bundle - an Online Exclusive from Stampin' Up!

You will make 3 cards with envelopes and receive:

1/2 package Woven Textures Designer Series Paper
1 package of Neutral Matte Dots
Mini Corrugated Embossing Folder

Cost is $55 In Person (or local pick up) and $60 mailed or you can get for free without the product above with a minimum $45 order!

You can join my club monthly. If you join for 6 consecutive months and get a swag bag valued at $25 from me as a gift.

The In Person classes will be held on the last Sunday of each month from 10am to 12noon or 1-3pm. Space will be limited to 4 people per class.

Your Creativity Awaits

The April Kit features the Grow With Love Stamp Set

Do you love to craft and are you looking for a kit that ships directly to you each month with special perks each month? Then you will LOVE “YOUR CREATIVITY AWAITS”!

With “Your Creativity Awaits”, each month you will receive an exclusive make and take kit (6 designs) plus a PDF Tutorial. All for only $60 per month shipped directly to you or $56 local pick up.

After 6 consecutive months of membership, you will receive a thank you of $25 product credit (before shipping and taxes) to spend on whatever you choose!

Each month, the Design Team will choose one stamp set or bundle and design fun projects for you to create. The stamp set is included in your kit. If you don't already own the dies or punch, you may add it to your kit or use what you have.

Featured stamp set - Grow With Love

6 Cards (all different designs) - designed by Your Creativity Awaits Team

Exclusive Project tutorials you can follow along with to create your cards

Extra product (value will depend on the price of the stamp set)

Cost

Shipped: $66 monthly

Porch Pick-up: $62 monthly

Add-ons for this month - Textured Notes Dies - add on $56

Your Creativity Awaits Kit Timelines

The upcoming kit information including supplies needed will be announced by the 15th of the previous month

Kits will be shipped and tutorials emailed out by the 4th Tuesday of the month (subject to unforeseen delays in the shipment of product from Stampin’ Up!)