Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!
This month, we’re sharing our favorites from the new Annual Catalog, and let me tell you… it’s bursting with inspiration! Whether you’re a die-hard paper crafter or just dipping your toes into the ink pad, you’re sure to find something that sparks your creativity.
Click through the hop and see how each of us brought these fabulous new products to life — you just might discover your next gotta-have-it bundle (or two 😉). Let’s get inspired together!
If you know me, you know I’m a sucker for bold florals, a moody color palette, and anything that makes my creative heart flutter… so naturally, the Gallery Blooms Bundle stole the show! 🌸 Paired with the dreamy Cloud Cover background and the rich, inky tones of Secret and Sea, this card came together with just the right amount of drama and softness — perfect for sending a heartfelt “You’ve been on my mind.”
Scroll on for all the juicy details — including tips, tricks, and links to the products I used to bring this beauty to life. #stampinhootstyle 🖤
the beautiful gallery blooms bundle!
Bring your paper garden to life with the Gallery Blooms Bundle (part of the Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection)! 🌸 This beauty is blooming with possibilities— Create layered bouquets with the detailed flower dies, or spotlight your stamped blooms using the open rectangle frame. Whether you’re going bold or delicate, this bundle is your go-to for floral fun! 💐 #StampinHoot #GalleryBloomsBundle #PaperCraftingJoy
card tutorial: make this beautiful gallery blooms card
- Begin with a 4 1/4 x 11 piece of Secret Sea Cardstock. Score and fold at 5 1/2 (portrait style card).
- Adhere a 4 1/8 x 5 3/8 piece of Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper to the card base with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
- Adhere a 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 piece of Cloud Cover Cardstock to a 3 5/8 x 4 7/8 piece of Secret Sea Cardstock together with Multipurpose Liquid Glue and to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Use Secret Sea and Cloud Cover Stampin’ Blends to flick ink onto a piece of 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 piece of Basic White Cardstock. Adhere with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Stamp the sentiment (Beautiful Motifs Stamp Set) in Versamark Ink onto a piece of Secret Sea Cardstock. Cover with white Basics WOW Embossing Powder, set with a Heat Tool.
- Crop with a 1 3/4″ Circle Punch. Adhere as shown with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
- Stamp the floral image (Gallery Blooms Stamp Set) in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink onto a piece of Basic White Cardstock.
- Use a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the coordinating Gallery Blooms die to crop the floral image. Color with the following Stampin’ Blends Combo Packs: Secret Sea, Cloud Cover and Balmy Blue.
- Adhere to the card as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Embellish with Secret Sea 2025-2027 In Color™ Flat Pearls.
download a free tutorial and make this gallery blooms sympathy card:
more inspiration is just a click away!
There’s a whole lineup of talented creators ready to wow you with their favorites from the new Annual Catalog. Scroll down and hop along — you won’t want to miss a single project!
🦁 Up next month: Animal House! Get ready for a wild ride of creativity with projects that’ll have you roaring with crafty ideas!
hop along with the stampin’ pretty pals here:
- 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
project supplies for this gallery blooms sympathy card:
Price: $12.50
Fabulous card, Stesha! Always a treat to see your designs!
Gorgeous card and color combo. It has so much depth!
Such a beautiful card Stesha! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Beautiful Stesha! I love the Secret Sea and Cloud Cover together also. Great coloring, of course 🙂
Very pretty, Stesha! This color combo just can’t go wrong. I need to learn how to do your splattering. Great touch.