Seeing Inkspots

05/25/2026

Today I'm giving you a look at my Split Rectangle card for our Monday Montage Inspiration Hop. This card features the Berry Botanicals Vellum, May's Product of the Month, and Hydrangea Hue. What was fun when creating this card was trying different colors of cardstock under the printed vellum. I landed on Hydrangea Hue!

Next up in our hop is Emily

Full list of today's hoppers:
Anja
Bree
Cheryl
Elizabeth
Emily
Wendy

05/20/2026

Such fun things are on the horizon! This coming June 20th or 21st, depending on where you live, six Stampin' Up! Demonstrators are collaborating on a stamp retreat. We are taking a deep dive into the Valley in Bloom Suite Collection. The retreat will totally satisfy your craving for some artisan styled crafting.

Get ready for:
✨ 12 gorgeous projects
✨ Inspiration, creativity, and crafty fun
✨ Exclusive designs featuring the beautiful Valley in Bloom Suite Collection
✨ A wonderful community of fellow paper crafters from around the world

This retreat is going to be packed with creativity, connection, good times, and plenty of “I can’t wait to make that!” moments.

The line up of demonstrators includes:
Kim Fee
Kim McGillis
Elizabeth Price
Teri West
Angela Meiritz-Reid
Maheswari Rajaguru

Use the link in the comments below to learn all about the details and to register.

05/12/2026

What is your new favorite product in the May-Aug Stampin' Up! Catalog?

Do you have a stamp class request?

I'm here to stamp with YOU!

Do you want to join my Moonlit Flora Online Stamp Class?

05/11/2026

05/11/2026

One of the best Paper Pumpkin Kits that I have created with recently in the Lakeside Retreat Kit from April. Wowza it's jam packed with fabulous elements and stamps to create masculine themed cards. Check this birthday card. It's a "fold back" style card and is finished with all sorts of fussy cut ephemera.

I giving you a look at this card for our Monday Montage Inspiration Hop. Do give a look at the inside layouts. Also, be sure to hop through and see what my fellow stampin' friends have been creating. AND, let me introduce you to a new Monday Montager--Anja Beckmann is joining our team!!

Next up in our hop is Emily

Full list of today's hoppers:
Anja
Bree
Charlet .heart.stamps
Cheryl
Dani
Elizabeth
Emily
Rae Jean
Wendy

05/07/2026

Up!STYLE Your Paper Pumpkin “Lakeside Retreat”

05/04/2026

It’s official… Paper Pumpkin has gone GLOBAL! 🌎🎉

Myself and a crew of talented stampin' friends couldn’t let this moment pass without creating something truly special for you!

Let me introduce to you Beyond Paper Pumpkin! We are past and current Artisan Design Team members who have collaborated to bring you 12 unique alternative projects featuring the Lakeside Retreat Kit. These ideas are full of fresh inspiration, fun details, and creative ways to stretch your kit even further.

We will be back each month with ideas to take your Paper Pumpkin Kits above and beyond. We will rearrange, retool, and reimagine the fabulous bits and pieces found in every kit.

Here’s how to get your very first Beyond Paper Pumpkin Tutorial Bundle:
✨ Receive the tutorial **FREE** when you purchase/subscribe to Paper Pumpkin kit with me
✨ My team members get it **FREE every month**
✨ Prefer just the tutorial? It’s available for $15

If you love getting more out of your crafting kits, this is for you. Let’s create something beautiful together! 💕

Go to my Campsite Bio for links to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin or to purchase this month's bundle.

05/02/2026

🌿 It’s time for our Global Ink Collective InstaHop!

We’re a group of current and past Stampin’ Up!® Artisan Design Team members sharing monthly inspiration using your favorite Stampin’ Up!® products.

This month is extra special as we celebrate the Global Ink Collective’s one-year anniversary with a fresh new look!

For May, we’re featuring the Waterside Retreat Suite Collection from the May–August 2026 Mini Catalog. This peaceful, nature-inspired suite is filled with serene waterside imagery, soft scenic patterns, and rustic textures that bring a sense of calm and escape to your cardmaking and This month, we’re featuring the Waterside Retreat Suite Collection from the May–August 2026 Mini Catalog. This peaceful, nature-inspired suite is filled with serene waterside imagery, soft scenic patterns, and rustic textures that bring a sense of calm and escape to your cardmaking and scrapbooking.

Our team created projects that highlight the beauty and versatility of this suite. If you’re looking for tranquil color palettes, layered scenic elements, or inspiration for documenting outdoor memories, this hop is full of relaxing, creative ideas. Swipe through to see every project.

Get your hands on the Waterside Retreat Suite PDF Tutorial Bundle
In the United States:
• FREE with a $50 order before tax and shipping
• Or purchase it for $15
🎁 Team members receive it free monthly
🛍 Shop: https://www.stampinup.com/?demoid=11946
📄 Buy the PDF: https://seeinginkspots.blogspot.com/2026/05/global-ink-collective-tutorial-bundle.html

➡️ Next in the hop: Maheswari

This month’s creative lineup:
Pamela Blackwell –
Dani Dziama –
Kim Fee –
Stacey Marsh –
Kim McGillis –
Angela Meiritz-Reid –
Elizabeth Price – (you are here)
Maheswari Rajaguru –
Jaqueline Tobiczyk –
Ashley Van Camp –
Alanna Wharf –
Teri West –

04/27/2026

Have you tried out April's Product of the Month from Stampin' Up!? The Eyelet Blooms Dies is more than just a background die. For this card I used the Die as an embossing folder, thanks to the Impressions Plate, and as flowers. I simply used paper snips to clip out the flowers from the die cut background. They are the perfect size when paired with the Forever Florals Bundle.

I'm sharing this today as part of our Monday Montage Inspiration Hop. You have the chance to follow along our entire line up of stampin' ideas. Next up is Emily

Here is the full line up of hoppers:
Bree
Charlet .heart.stamps
Cheryl
Dani
Elizabeth (this is me!)
Emily
Rae Jean
Wendy

04/19/2026

Sometimes the best moments are the simplest ones—like a wagging tail, a happy bark when you fill their food bowl, or a boisterous greeting when you come home. Dogs have a way of turning ordinary days into something special, reminding us that joy doesn’t have to be complicated. 🐾💛

Being a proud dog owner it made sense to add the Cutest Crew Bundle from Stampin' Up! to my library of stamps. There’s something sweet and simple about the Cutest Crew Stamp Set & Dies and sometimes cute things truly add a bit of simple joy to life!

Today we celebrate "simple joys" in our Stamping Station Insta Hop. My four mini Schnauzers do bring me joy and so does a bit of stamping.

Next up in today's hop is the fabulous Marga

Full list of hoppers:
Mikaela
Elizabeth (you are here)
Marga
Teri
Katja
Cheryll
Dani
Yvonne
Tammy
Julie
Tami
Vicki
Denita
Jaqueline