{Paper Goods Showcase} Framed Flowers Colorables with Stephanie Severin! 🌸✨

Our guest designer Stephanie Severin is back, and this time she’s putting the spotlight on one of our absolute favorite "mix-and-match" staples: the Framed Flowers Colorables. 🎨🖌️

If you love the look of vintage textures paired with crisp botanical illustrations, these are about to become your new best friend. Stephanie has perfectly captured how these small-but-mighty elements can transform a card from "nice" to "wow!" 🤩

Meet Framed Flowers Colorables 🖼️🌿

Before we dive into Stephanie's stunning cards, let’s talk about why these colorables are a must-have for your stash:

• Plenty to Play With: Every pack contains 16 pieces (8 unique designs, 2 of each).

• The Perfect Size: Each individual framed flower is 2” x 3”, making them ideal focal points for A2 cards or layers for ATCs.

• Professional Quality: Printed on premium 120# (325 gsm) matte cardstock—it’s thick, sturdy, and handles your favorite coloring mediums like a dream.

• Design Details: Each floral image is beautifully framed and set against a vintage-style text background for an instant mixed-media vibe.

Card #1: Sunshine & Strength ☀️💪

Stephanie’s first card is a masterclass in using color to create a mood.

• The Focal Point: She chose the Framed Flowers colorable with the delicate trio of blossoms, coloring the petals in a bright lime-yellow to pop against the vintage text.

• The Backdrop: She layered the colorable over a soft, multi-colored watercolor background from the Quick Card Fronts #3 - Spring Blooms set.

• The Sentiment: Finished with a touching phrase from the Strong Women stamp set: "what I am, you helped me to be". 💖

Stephanie’s Inspiration: Royal Blooms & Encouragement 💜👑

For her second card, Stephanie leans into rich, regal tones.

• The Focal Point: This Framed Flowers colorable features lush blossoms colored to coordinate with the deep blues and purples in the background.

• The Layers: She placed the colorable on a background from the Spring Blooms card fronts, then added a die-cut circle for her sentiment.

• The Sentiment: Using the Strong Women stamp set again, she chose a message everyone needs to hear: "sometimes I don't think you know how ridiculously Amazing you are". 💎

🎉 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎉

Want to get your hands on a pack of these for FREE? 🎁 We are giving away one pack of Framed Flowers Colorables to one lucky winner!

How to enter:

Simply leave a comment below telling us which of Stephanie's cards is your favorite! 👇

• Deadline: You must comment by February 28 to be entered.

• The Prize: A full pack of 16 Colorables to jumpstart your creativity! 🌸

• Come back here on March 10, when we announce the February winners (challenge + commenting winners) in one post.

Get the "Stephanie Look" for Less! 📦✂️

Want to stock up on Colorables and Card Fronts just like the ones Stephanie used? Our Paper Goods Subscription is the smartest way to build your collection. 🎟️

Subscription Detail	Why You'll Love It
The Price 💰	Just $21 a month + free shipping
The Power 💪	You pick ANY 4 paper goods from our catalog
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Hot Tip: Use one of your four monthly picks to grab a pack of Framed Flowers Colorables. With 16 pieces in a pack, that’s enough for 16 different card projects! 🎈

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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" ✨

What is Analog Grunge? 📻🎞️ It’s a gritty, gorgeous trip down memory lane. It's a curated collection of weathered newsprint, vintage tech (think cassette tapes and old-school cameras), transit tickets from Berlin to Frankfurt, and coffee-stained maps. It’s the perfect foundation for anyone looking to add a masculine, moody, or "found-object" aesthetic to their work.. It's vintage-soul-meets-industrial-edge. Forget shabby chic—this is for the crafters who love a bit of grit. 

🖼️ Design Team Inspiration by Maria Fischer

Maria stepped away from the traditional A2 card and showed us how versatile these papers truly are.

🎨 Project 1: The "What If" Mixed Media Spread

Maria turns up the volume in her art journal by layering the neutral tones of Analog Grunge with explosive pops of neon orange and bold black graphics. By combining the textured newsprint of the collage paper with the primitive, sketchy vibes of the Art Marks 3 stamp set, she proves that "grunge" can be incredibly vibrant. The messy circles and jagged lines create a beautiful tension against the structured vintage maps. It’s a loud, proud reminder that sometimes the best art happens when you stop worrying and just ask, "What if it all works out?" 💥

📖 Project 2: The "Weekly Lights" Memory Spread

Think collage paper is just for cards? Think again! Maria uses the Analog Grunge pack to build a cohesive, archival-style layout in her weekly planner. Using the transit tickets and weathered ledger pieces as "containers" for her photos and journaling, she creates a vintage-modern scrapbook feel. From tracking "Oma's Hip" to highlighting her favorite reads, the neutral palette of the papers makes her colorful photos pop while giving the entire week a sophisticated, curated look. It’s storytelling with an edge. 🎞️

🌟 Why You Need Analog Grunge in Your Stash

• Vintage Grit, Zero Mess: Get the look of coffee-stained newsprint, distressed maps, and weathered ledgers without ever opening a bottle of ink. ☕️🗞️
  
  
• The Ultimate Multi-Tasker: Designed for more than just cards! These sheets are the perfect weight for art journaling, junk journals, planner spreads, and even DIY home decor. ✂️🏠
  
  
• Cool-Girl (and Guy!) Aesthetics: Features retro-tech motifs like 35mm cameras and cassette tapes—perfect for masculine makes or edgy, modern-vintage layouts. 📸📼
  
  
• Instant Layering Magic: Each design acts as a pre-made "cluster," giving your projects professional depth and "found-object" texture in seconds. ✨🗺️
  
  
• Neutral with a Soul: The sophisticated palette of sepia, charcoal, and cream makes every pop of color—from neons to pastels—absolutely sing. 🎶🎨

⏳ Don’t Miss the Pre-Order!

Analog Grunge 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]

✨ 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 ✨

Step into a world of timeless elegance with this signature pack. Faded Botanicals features a sophisticated blend of oversized anemones, delicate peonies, and vintage ephemera. With its muted palette of sage greens, dusty creams, and sepia-toned script, it’s the ultimate foundation for junk journals, card making, and mixed media. It’s not just paper; it’s a mood. ✨

🖼️ Design Team Inspiration by Jane Tyrrell

Jane has outdone herself with these two cards that perfectly capture that dreamy, vintage-meets-modern aesthetic, proving these collage papers can do all the heavy lifting for you!

Anemone Elegance 🥂 

Jane lets the stunning focal anemone from the pack take center stage. By layering a bold, golden Celebrate word die over the vintage-inspired grid background and adding strategically placed gems, she transforms a simple collage into a high-end masterpiece. It’s the perfect "wow" card for any milestone!

Woven Affirmations 🧶

Talk about texture! Jane showcased her creativity by cutting the collage paper into strips and weaving them to create a unique, tactile backdrop. The bold, hand-lettered style of the Enough stamp paired with the delicate Trendy Spring Blooms dies creates a beautiful contrast that reminds the recipient they are truly special.

🌟 Why You Need Faded Botanicals in Your Stash

• 🎨 Effortless Artistry: Get the "mixed media" look without the messy paints.
• ✂️ Versatile Designs: Perfect for card fronts or weaving (as Jane showed us!).
• 🏛️ Timeless Aesthetic: Ideal for everything from birthdays to "just because" notes.

⏳ Don’t Miss the Pre-Order!

Faded Botanicals 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]

🌍 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]

It’s Never Too Late to Create! 💌 STAMPlorations Anything Goes Reminder ✂️

Can you believe we’re already heading into the final stretch of the month? Our February Anything Goes Challenge is in full swing, and the gallery is already glowing with your incredible talent. But if you haven’t had a chance to link up your latest project yet, don’t worry—there’s still of time to play along!

Whether you’re into clean and simple cards, mixed media mayhem, or bold die-cutting, we want to see what you’re working on. To get those creative gears turning, check out these stunning inspiration pieces from the super-talented STAMPgirls!

SHIRLEY

Shirley brings the party with this vibrant birthday card! I love the seamless blend of pink and blue tones in the background, topped with a deliciously detailed chocolate cake (one of several colorables that will be in the store soon). The bold, loopy "Happy Birthday" sentiment dies add the perfect playful touch to this celebration-ready design.

MARIA

Maria proves that "less is more" can be absolutely striking. This clean, modern layout features a gorgeous watercolor-washed bird silhouette that pops against a graphic, monochromatic background. The mix of bold "plus" signs and stenciled textures creates a sophisticated, artsy vibe.

MONIKA

Monika’s card is guaranteed to make you grin! This whimsical little monster, colored in a sunny yellow, is full of personality. The grunged-up circular stenciled background with newsprint-style text adds wonderful depth, reminding us all that a simple smile really can light up the world.

VICKI

Vicki showcases how to use one of our beautiful ATCs another way to perfection with this elegant hexagon layout. By framing beautiful floral and bird motifs in deep navy cardstock, she creates a sophisticated "window" effect. The elongated "HELLO" sentiment provides a stylish, vertical balance to the geometric design.

CRAFTYFIELD

Craftyfield's card is a beautiful explosion of texture and color! By layering intricate mandala die-cuts in varying shades of teal and blue on a soft pink base, Craftyfield creates a sense of movement. The "ART happens" sentiment is the perfect finishing touch for a card that truly celebrates the creative process.

Don’t Miss Out: Monthly Specials!

While you’re crafting your challenge entry, don’t forget to take advantage of our current promotions:

• Freebie of the Month: Add some extra magic to your stash! Remember, you can snag our exclusive monthly freebie with your qualifying order. It’s our way of saying thank you for being part of our creative community.

• Collage Paper Collection Pre-Order: Our brand-new collage papers have joined the STAMPlorations family! These are perfect for adding instant texture and vintage flair to your mixed media projects. Make sure to place your pre-order now to be among the first to create with these unique designs.

How to Join the Challenge

It’s simple: create anything you like using your favorite STAMPlorations products (you can also use non-STAMP products) and link it up before the month is out.

[Link Your Project Here!]

We can't wait to see what you’ve been making. Happy crafting!

The Artistic Crafter’s Collage Paper Anthology, Vol. 1 - Available to Pre-Order Now!

The Artistic Crafter’s Collage Paper Anthology, Vol. 1

The moment has arrived! As of 3:00 PM PST, pre-orders are officially open for our most ambitious collection yet.

[SHOP THE ANTHOLOGY BUNDLE HERE]

This Anthology is a curated library of 135 premium 70# matte sheets designed to fuel your creativity. But I wanted to give you more than just beautiful paper—I wanted to give you a roadmap for your next masterpiece.

The Pre-Order Exclusive Bonus

When you secure the Anthology bundle during this pre-order window, you will also receive our "54 Project Ideas for Creative Collage" Tip Sheet tucked inside your box.

Whether you are a journaler, card maker, or mixed media artist, this guide ensures you’ll never stare at a blank page again. We’ve included 54 specific project starters—from custom "Tuck-Spot" pockets and traveler’s notebook dashboards to artisan "Inchies" and aperture cards.

What’s Inside the Anthology?

Your $49 bundle (a $90 value!) includes all 9 themed volumes:

• Faded Botanicals & Botanical Beats (Floral & Music)

• The Parisian Café & The Coffee House (Cozy & Morning Vibes)

• Wanderlust Wayside (Vintage Travel)

• Analog Grunge (Retro Tech & Texture)

• Ephemeral Edges, Alpha-Chroma, & Industrial Patchwork (Abstracts & Type)

Watch the Collection Video

The Details

• Pre-Order Price: $49 (Over 45% off retail!)

• Pre-Order Window: Feb 19 – March 4

• Shipping Begins: March 5

Don't wait—secure your 135-sheet library and your bonus inspiration guide today!

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