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Monday, May 11, 2026

STAMPlorations spring fling

Spring is in the air! Gotta love it. And gotta love how the newest ATCs over at STAMPlorations help celebrate that spring has finally arrived.



I could not resist pairing Shirley B.'s tiny houses with this ATC.

Houses stamp
Whimsical Homes ATC
New Day clear stickers
distress ink, washi

Used an old technique to create the watercolored row of houses. Anytime you have a fairly symmetric stamp shape you can use the reverse (flat side) of it to stamp your color layer and then use the outline side of the stamp to stamp the crisp image. Added a spritz of water to the inked reverse side gives you the desired watercolor effect.

Other than that, the ATC is the dreamy star of the show. Added a sticker sentiment and a thin washi strip and called it good.

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9 comments:

  1. MadeByMeghanKMay 11, 2026 at 7:46 PM

    Oooo these pastel houses are perfect for spring!

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  2. Glennis FMay 11, 2026 at 8:40 PM

    Super card, perfect for a new home card

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  3. CynthiaMay 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM

    Fun technique, Maria. The houses coordinate perfectly with the ATC. TFS!

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  4. Verna AngerhoferMay 12, 2026 at 9:11 PM

    Great work! Cute houses!

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  5. Becca YahrlingMay 13, 2026 at 3:34 PM

    I have this stamp set so I am very happy to see your inspiration in using it. It pairs so perfectly with this ATC! Your card is so lovely.

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  6. Lucy E.May 14, 2026 at 6:36 AM

    I love the colors and the background stamping!

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  7. Tee May 14, 2026 at 6:09 PM

    Love the pastel houses paired with the whimsical homes!

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  8. GretaMay 17, 2026 at 4:34 AM

    Perfect example of that technique! I've done it, but not as succesfully as you did. Perfect way to use the beautiful ATC!

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  9. Denise BryantMay 19, 2026 at 7:32 AM

    Love the houses! Your card is so pretty!

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