02.15.2026…..Happy Friday, my stampin’ friends! It’s already time for another TGIF Challenge! We are so glad you are joining us for another inspiring week of creativity and fun! This week’s Inspiration Challenge invites you to soak in the soft, uplifting beauty of our inspiration image, from the dreamy pink-blossomed tree and bright blue sky to the sweet “Dear Friend” sentiment tucked in the corner. Let that heartfelt greeting inspire you to create something meaningful—perhaps a friendship card, a note of encouragement, or even a scrapbook page celebrating someone special.
Whether you’re drawn to the florals, the peaceful scenery, or the message of connection and kindness, we can’t wait to see how you bring this image to life in your own creative way. (Then make sure you send it to that friend you’re thinking of to brighten their day!)
I absolutely love to add lots of layers to my card, so I was super excited about this month’s theme! For my card, I used a Water Painter to add Mossy Meadow and Flirty Flamingo to Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper, then used the brand new Delicate Whispers Dies to cut out the wreath and flowers. Hope this card inspires you to add a some fun layers to your cards or projects as well!
To create this card, I started with Basic White Thick Cardstock, and used Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere it to a Bubble Bath Cardstock base. Next, I embossed another piece of Basic White Thick Cardstock with the Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder, tore off the left edge, and added a small strip of Mixed Up Patterns Designer Series Paper.
For the background, I used a Blending Brush to add Bubble Bath to Basic White Thick Cardstock. I then stamped one of the images (from the Beautifully Celebrated Bundle) using a Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Pad. I also added some speckling with a Light Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends Marker and a Dark Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends Marker.
The flowers and leaves (from Simply Beautiful Bundle) were heat-embossed on Vellum Specialty Paper, using my Versamark Pad and Gold Embossing Powder. I colored all of the images on the back side of the Vellum Specialty Paper, using the following Stampin’ Blends Markers: Bubble Bath, Soft Sea Foam, and Balmy Blue. I cut out all of the images with the coordinating dies from the same bundle. I also used those same dies to cut out “silhouettes” from Basic White Thick Cardstock, then adhered them to the back of the heat-embossed images. The little branches were cut out from a Gold Foil Sheet, using the dies from the Beautifully Celebrated Bundle.
The sentiment (from the Lovely Arrangements Stamp Set) was heat-embossed on Basic White Thick Cardstock, using my Versamark Pad and Gold Embossing Powder. For a bit of bling, I sprinkled on Pearlized Faceted Circles and Pearls of Beauty.
Wishing you creativity always,
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