Under the Sea with Topflight Stamps

This week at Topflight Stamps our theme is "Beach/Ocean". This is always a fun theme that puts me in a summer mood! I used a variety of stamps and stencils to bring my "under the sea" card to life.

The base is a round Gel Press print I made using Lavinia Elements inks and the Coral stencil. Over that I layered 7 Seas washi tape and used the Under the Sea stencil to add some fish. Lastly, I stamped and watercolored the super fun fish from Kate Crane's Mini 007 stamp, then fussy cut them out. So cute!

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted often!

Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

PaperArtsy Kate Crane stamp - Mini 007 Fish

Lavinia stamp set - Friendship

Lavinia stencil - Coral

AALL & Create stencil - Under the Sea

AALL & Create washi tape - 7 Seas

PaperArtsy Fresco paint - Dusty Teal

VersaFine Clair ink pad - Nocturne

Gel Press print

watercolors

 

"Alphabet Soup" with Eileen Hull's New Sizzix Dies

Eileen Hull's new Sizzix Collection is here, and the Creative Team is still busy creating all sorts of projects! For the month of June, our theme is "Alphabet Soup" where we focus on the Nora Numbers and Nora Alphabet die sets. I created a mixed media birthday card for my nephew.

I started off by cutting all the letters and numbers out of heavy white cardstock and gluing them onto another piece of heavy white cardstock. I also ran it through my Big Shot with some of the Page Edges Dies to add "stitching" texture. I brushed a thin layer of Collage Medium over it all to seal it afterwards. When it was dry, I colored it by blending Distress Crayons over the layers and then added a final glimmery spritz of Distress Mica Stain.

The May release includes seven exciting new products:
• The fan-favorite Garden Gate Album die — brought back by popular request
• Five brand-new Thinlits sets
• A beautiful new embossing folder

We can’t wait to see what YOU create with the new collection! Be sure to share your projects in the Eileen Hull Fan Club so we can continue inspiring each other and celebrating creativity together.

Thank you for being part of this amazing journey with us!

Here is what Eileen has to say about her new collection:

The May 2026 release from Sizzix designer Eileen Hull is filled with vintage charm, florals, and creative possibilities for makers of all kinds. This exciting collection features seven new products, including the return of the beloved Garden Gate Album die by popular demand, five new Thinlits die sets, and a beautiful new embossing folder inspired by watercolor florals. Designed for journaling, cardmaking, mixed media, and dimensional projects, the collection blends Eileen’s signature style of storytelling, texture, and interactive design with endless opportunities for customization and creativity.

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to check out what my fellow designers have making for the month.

Get connected with Eileen:

Find it on the Sizzix Website - the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join the 8700 other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends. Above all, make sure to answer the questions so we know you are legit! Watch her Lives at Eileen Hull Designs Facebook or her YouTube on Tuesdays at 6:00 Eastern for project ideas, techniques, inspiration and creative community. Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Steampunk Father's Day Card with Topflight Stamps

This week at Topflight Stamps our brand focus is on IndigoBlu! I appreciate the variety of detailed stamp designs they have. I created this steampunk card to use as a Father's Day card. (It will be here before we know it!)

The base is a grungy Gel Press print from my stash. The focal image is the Steam Cottage stamp.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted often!

Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

IndigoBlu stamp - Steam Cottage

IndigoBlu stamp - Wrapped

Lavinia stamp set - Light Bulbs

AALL & Create stamp set - Everyday Sentiments

AALL & Create die set - Holey Fun

Paper Rose die set - Cog Frame

Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays - Industrial Chic

VersaFine Clair ink pad - Nocturne

Gel Press print

watercolors

 

Magical Card with Lavinia & Topflight Stamps

This week at Topflight Stamps our brand focus is on Lavinia! It's always fun to mix and match the stamps to build a scene. The background is blended Lavinia Elements inks with a little Lindy's Magical Shakers powder sprinkled on for some sparkle.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted often!

Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Lavinia stamps - Thistlewhisk, Bumble & Hum, English Bluebell, Vine Set, Flora Set, Dandelions, Butterflies

Lindy's Stamp Gang Magical Shakers - Under the Sea #2

Lavinia Elements ink pads - Violet Chalk, Lime Punch, Soft Cygnet

VersaFine Clair ink pad - Nocturne

New Sizzix Collection from Eileen Hull

Get ready — the new Eileen Hull Sizzix Collection is here, and we’re celebrating!

If you missed the live Sizzix Release Party be sure to catch the replay. Eileen broadcast from the Creativations show, bringing together her amazing creative team from all around the world. You got an up-close look at the fabulous project samples created by the team so you don't want to miss out.

The May release includes seven exciting new products:
• The fan-favorite Garden Gate Album die — brought back by popular request
• Five brand-new Thinlits sets
• A beautiful new embossing folder

We can’t wait to see what YOU create with the new collection! Be sure to share your projects in the Eileen Hull Fan Club so we can continue inspiring each other and celebrating creativity together.

Thank you for being part of this amazing journey with us!

Here is what Eileen has to say about her new collection:

The May 2026 release from Sizzix designer Eileen Hull is filled with vintage charm, florals, and creative possibilities for makers of all kinds. This exciting collection features seven new products, including the return of the beloved Garden Gate Album die by popular demand, five new Thinlits die sets, and a beautiful new embossing folder inspired by watercolor florals. Designed for journaling, cardmaking, mixed media, and dimensional projects, the collection blends Eileen’s signature style of storytelling, texture, and interactive design with endless opportunities for customization and creativity.

My Projects!

I had so much fun creating with this new collection…

I used the Stitched Hearts and Nora Numbers Die Sets to create these cute little felt hearts to use as filler for this mason jar.

Number two is a card made using the new Watercolour Bouquet embossing folder, plus Stitched Hearts and Page Edges Die Sets.

Using the Ephemera Pocket & Tags Die Set, I created a little gift package to house a pair of earrings. (Embellished using the Stitched Hearts and Page Edges Die Sets.)

The Scoreboards Garden Gate Album Die is a classic that is being re-released! I made this little album with blank pages inside and a removable signature.

Finally, I also used the Garden Gate Album Die to make this card that is perfect to send to a gardening friend.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Release Party!

Get connected with Eileen:

Find it on the Sizzix Website - the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join the 8700 other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends. Above all, make sure to answer the questions so we know you are legit! Watch her Lives at Eileen Hull Designs Facebook or her YouTube on Tuesdays at 6:00 Eastern for project ideas, techniques, inspiration and creative community. Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Tune into Eileen’s live videos! (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.)

Chou & Flowers Mushroom Card with Topflight Stamps

This week at Topflight Stamps our theme is Anything Goes! I got this super cute little Chou & Flowers Mini Mushroom stamp and the 6" x 6" Craft Consortium paper pad, The Collector and I think they worked well together.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted often!

Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Chou & Flowers stamp - Mini Mushroom

AALL & Create stamp set - Everyday Sentiments

AALL & Create die set - Holey Fun

Craft Consortium paper pad - The Collector

Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays - Industrial Chic

VersaFine Clair ink pad - Nocturne

watercolors

Colorful Card with Topflight Stamps

This week at Topflight Stamps our brand focus is on Chou & Flowers! I created a colorful card that will hopefully brighten someone's day.

The base layer is a gel print. Over that I layered a Quirky Post die cut that I stenciled using the Kaleidoscope stencil and Autumn Leaves Lindy's spray. The pre-printed Chou & Flowers Vibrations Artist die cuts were easy to add and look so cute!

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted often!

Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Chou & Flowers stencil - Kaleidoscope

Chou & Flowers die cuts - Vibrations Artist

AALL & Create die set - Quirky Post

AALL & Create stamp set - Everyday Sentiments

Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays - Autumn Leaves

Gel Press print

Anything Goes! PaperArtsy Mixed Media Card with Topflight Stamps

This week at Topflight Stamps our theme is Anything Goes! My sewing machine is out so I thought I'd make a mixed media card with a scrappy fabric base.

First I sprayed some strips of plain muslin fabric using Lindy's Stamp Gang Moon Shadow Mist - Smoky Sapphire. When it was dry, I tore it into strips and stitched them onto the card base. I also stenciled onto the background with Parisian blue paint, then stitched on my focal image from the Lynne Perrella 71 stamp set.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted often!

Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

PaperArtsy stamp set - Lynne Perrella 71

Studio Light Mask - X Background

AALL & Create stencil - Microscope Views #62

Lindy's Stamp Gang Moon Shadow Mist - Smoky Sapphire

VersaFine Clair ink pad - Nocturne

Lavinia paint - Parisian

watercolors

black texture paste

Fresh Fish Card with PaperArtsy & Topflight Stamps

This week at Topflight Stamps our brand focus is on PaperArtsy! I chose to use two cool sets from designer Gwen Lafleur, EGL28 and EGL15.

First I spritzed a sheet of Dura-Lar acetate film with Lindy's Time Travel Teal spray and water and let it dry overnight. Then I cut a base layer from a blue Gel Press print and stamped on with the EGL28 stamp set. I layered cut pieces of the Dura-Lar over the background with the fussy cut fish. I used my sewing machine and a long stitch to sew it all together.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted often!

Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

PaperArtsy Gwen Lafleur stamp set - EGL28

PaperArtsy Gwen Lafleur stamp set - EGL15

Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays - Industrial Chic (Time Travel Teal)

Creative Expressions Wordies Sentiment Sheets - Happy Birthday

Gel Press print

Grafix Dura-lar plastic sheets

colored pencils

AALL & Create Wedding Card with Topflight Stamps

This week at Topflight Stamps our theme is Anything Goes! I decided this was a great opportunity to make my son's wedding card.

First I created a soft background using Lindy's Stamp Gang Moon Shadow Mist - Gossamer Gold. I went light on the mist and used lots of water so it would be a subtle background. It still has plenty of glimmer though and catches the light nicely! I stamped the flowers (Petal Therapy #684) over it with waterproof ink and then added some watercolor.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted often!

Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

Visible Image stamp set - Go To Words

AALL & Create stamp set - Petal Therapy #684

Lindy's Stamp Gang Moon Shadow Mist - Gossamer Gold

VersaFine Clair ink pad - Nocturne

watercolors

"Let's Get Sewing" with Eileen Hull Sizzix Dies

The theme for this month is “Let's Get Sewing” and I am totally on board for that! I love incorporating sewing and embroidering in my Eileen projects. For this month, I made two decorative pillows that Eileen will be able to use in her new vintage trailer.

These are covers made for 12 and 8 inch pillow forms. For the larger pillow, I made a pieced quilt block strip to applique onto the base fabric.

On the 8 inch pillow, I was inspired by Madeline Arendt to make a woven heart applique using two cuts from the Tunnel Arches Die Set. I first ironed light interfacing on to the fabric pieces to give them more support and to keep the edges from fraying. Then I cut the arches shapes with the die set. After marking the lines with an erasable fabric pen, I cut the "weave" strips carefully with scissors and then interwove them together before sewing it onto my pillow cover base.

The tongues on the side were cut from felt using the Tunnel Arches Die Set. I used several of Eileen's retired flower dies to cut shapes from felt with I embroidered and stitched onto the pillow cover.

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to check out what my fellow designers have making for the month.

Supplies Used:

Eileen Hull Tunnel Arches Die Set
Eileen Hull Stitchy Flowers Die Set
Eileen Hull Flower, Layers w/ Heart Petals Die
Eileen Hull Flower, Heart & Soul Die
Eileen Hull Flower, Romance Die
Eileen Hull Spring Leaves Die

Get connected with Eileen:

Find it on the Sizzix Website - the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join the 8700 other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends. Above all, make sure to answer the questions so we know you are legit! Watch her Lives at Eileen Hull Designs Facebook or her YouTube on Tuesdays at 6:00 Eastern for project ideas, techniques, inspiration and creative community. Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Mother's Day Cards with Topflight Stamps

This week at Topflight Stamps our theme is "Mother's Day/Spring".  I decided to make cards for my Mom and Mother-in-law. I'm all set now for May 10th!

For the background I used a Lindy's Stamp Gang Magical Shakers set - Under the Sea #2. (I wanted to play with them more, so pretty!) I stamped over the backgrounds and colored in the flowers with paint pens.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Topflight Stamps store for a wide selection of different and hard to find stamps, stencils and other paper crafting supplies from all around the world! Also keep an eye on the Topflight Stamps blog. There is new inspiration posted often!

Topflight Stamps Supplies Used:

PaperArtsy Stamp Set - Tracy Scott TS007

Hobby Art Stamp Seet - Greetings

Lindy's Stamp Gang Magical Shakers - Under the Sea #2
VersaFine Clair Ink - Nocturne

paint pens