Lovely Arrangements for the Stamping INKspirations Blog Hop - January 2026 | Sketch Challenge

Hello and happy 2026!  I'm so glad that you're here and hope you are having a wonderful day!  Today I am hopping with some of my talented stamping friends from around the world who love creating with Stampin' Up!® products as much as I do!  We love hopping on the second weekends of the month - Saturday or Sunday depending on where you are in the world - and love sharing lots of inspiration with you.  There are several of us hopping today - you will find the list to follow along towards the bottom of my blog post - so sit back and relax with your favorite cuppa as you peruse the hop.  

This month we are sharing projects based on our Sketch Challenge with a touch of Glimmer 'n Shine!  I am sure that you will find lots of different interpretations and inspiration from this fun sketch.   

Today's Project

There is nothing like starting the new year with inspiration from a sketch and a new goodies to play with!

Here is the sketch:

And this is what I was inspired to create with the new amazing Online Exclusives Lovely Arrangements Bundle from the Lovely Blooms Suite.

Project Details

This amazing new bundle (stamp set currently not orderable until the week of January 26, 2026) was the first bundle I had on my preorder list in November!  The amazing sentiments and dies were an absolute must have for my collection.  Can you guess what my favorite die is?!?

The repetitive 4 circle die - I'm sure there's a name for it, I just can't find it at the moment - is my favorite with the eyelet patterned die being a close second favorite!  And of course, the three different leaf dies are favorites, too!  

A Basic White square was created by re-inserting 4 rows of the die-cut back into the die and running it through my Stampin' Cut and Emboss Machine a second time.  So, yes, this makes it easy to create any other shape wish!

Two large florals were stamped with Secret Sea ink and die cut with the coordinating die.  One of the die-cuts was colored with a Light Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Marker to add a touch of color.

The triple leaf was also stamped and die cut.  The intricate double leaf die was also diecut.

After stamping and diecutting the sentiment several times, I found that it was easier for me to diecut the sentiment label die and then stamp.  You do you for this step!

The Basic White and Secret Sea diecuts were adhered to the 4-circle panel with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.  The Petal Pink floral was adhered with a Stampin' Dimensional.

The shimmery Cloud Cover 5/8" Textured Ribbon was cut into thirds.  The double bow was created and tied with one length that was approximately 15-18".  The bow was adhered to the circle panel with Mini Glue Dots.

The sentiment die was adhered with Mini Glue Dots and Stampin' Dimensionals.

A card front size piece of Secret Sea Two Tone Cardstock was torn towards me lengthwise on both sides.  The cardstock was adhered to the Cloud Cover card base with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

The assembled square was adhered to the card front with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

White Moody Palette Glossy Dots were added as finishing touches to the card front.

The inside of the card was layered and die-cut to compliment the card front leaving plenty of room to correspond to the recipient.  The Basic White Medium Envelope front and flap were stamped to complete the card ensemble.

More Inspiration

I hope that you have enjoyed this sketch and will use it yourself to create some cards for friends and family.  Up next on the blog hop is Aurélie where you can continue along to see what she and all the others have created.  I am sure you will be filled with lots of inspiration!  And should you be inspired, please leave us a comment...  we love to hear from you. 

 

Aurélie Fabre  ●  Leonie Stuart  ●  Mo Rootes

Sharon Hashimoto Burkert  ●  Danielle Kassing  ●  Angie McKenzie

Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the world!  

Have a blessed day!

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