Melissa Faust, Author at Stamp With Melissa

Sweet Friend Card with the Turtle-y Awesome Bundle

June 19, 2025

Handmade friendship card featuring a green turtle holding an ice cream cone, with striped DSP and the sentiment “Sweet Friend” on a Pretty Peacock base.

Today’s card is full of charm, cool colors, and one turtle who’s enjoying a well-deserved treat! I used the Turtle-y Awesome bundle from Stampin’ Up! along with the Turtle-y Cute DSP to make this fun and friendly card—perfect for sending a little happy mail to someone special. The card base is Pretty Peacock, and I stamped tone-on-tone balloon and …

Take It Slow with the Turtle-y Awesome Bundle

June 18, 2025

Handmade card with a turtle lying on its back and the sentiment “It’s OK to take it slow” on a pink base with polka dot accents.

Sometimes, we all need a reminder to pause, breathe, and take things slow—and this sweet card delivers that message with the most adorable little turtle around! Created with the Turtle-y Awesome bundle from Stampin’ Up!, this soft, cheerful design is perfect for sending encouragement or a gentle pick-me-up. The card base is Pretty in Pink, setting the …

Hooray for Birthdays with the Turtle-y Awesome Bundle

June 17, 2025

Handmade birthday card with a turtle dressed as a chef holding a birthday cake, striped background, and "hooray!" sentiment embossed in white.

Let’s talk about this little chef who’s ready to bake up some birthday fun! This card features the adorable Turtle-y Awesome bundle from Stampin’ Up! and brings a playful spin to the kitchen with a turtle in an apron and chef’s hat—complete with cake in hand, of course! I had so much fun putting this one together …

Turtle-y Adorable Birthday Wishes with the Turtle-y Awesome Bundle

June 16, 2025

Handmade birthday card featuring a turtle holding a cake, with geometric background and "Hope your birthday is turtle-y awesome" sentiment.

Today’s card is bringing some serious birthday cheer with the cutest little critter from the Turtle-y Awesome bundle. I CASEd this playful card from Leena Girsa and couldn’t resist its bright layers and celebratory vibe! If you love cute and punny cards, this one is sure to make your crafting heart smile! This handmade birthday card starts …

A Slimline Graduation Card with Sparkle and Blooms

June 14, 2025

Handmade slimline graduation card with large green glitter die-cut letters spelling "GRAD," white and gold flowers, and a textured black background.

CRAFT & CHAT – EPISODE 26 Graduation season is here, and I love creating cards that are just as bold and exciting as the grads they’re celebrating! This slimline graduation card does exactly that — combining glittery impact with floral flair. Whether you’re celebrating high school, college, or any major milestone, this card adds a …

A Soft Sunset Card with the Sunrise Sailing Bundle

June 12, 2025

Handmade card with a blended sunset background in pink, purple, and blue, featuring a dark silhouette sailboat, embossed water and clouds, and a white “congratulations” sentiment.

Today’s card has a dreamy, serene feel that’s perfect for celebrating big moments with calm confidence. I used the Sunrise Sailing bundle to create this soft and scenic congratulations card—and I brought in a favorite technique: ink blending! This one is all about smooth gradients, subtle dimension, and letting that silhouette sailboat take center stage. …