#CREATIVECHALLENGESU for June 2026

OPULENT OASIS STAMP SET 

This stamp set was released in our May 2026 Stampin'Up! Catalog and carries such beauty it is easy to create with it. Stamping for fun is a privilege not many have.

I took a day to stamp with my friends and made this beauty gently guided by Patricia Estrada. Such a talented Stampin'Up! demonstrator and my friend located in Oklahoma. 

Stampin'Up! released a new creative challenge in their Facebook and Instagram social platforms. I decided to try it using the Opulent Oasis stamp set and the colors included below. Follow the company's social media for more fun challenges.

To make this card, cut a regular card base to 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", cut white cardstock to 5" x 4-3/4", 2-3/4" x 2-3/4", and 1-1/4" x 2-3/4". Then cut Colored cardstock to 5-1/4" x 4", 3" x 3" and 1-1/2" x 3". Bring your favorite stamp set, big stamps work best! Thanks for being here. 

How to participate in the creative challenge?

To participate in the creative challenge 

all you have to do is use these colors in your card. Such a fun combination of Stampin;Up! colors. Have fun creating with what you have. If you use social media platforms, share using the hashtag #creativechallengesu

My friend and team member Patricia showed us how to make this super cool technique during our

Blessed Stampers June Team meeting. It was so much fun to get these colors together, a beautiful new stamp set and meet friends to stamp. She did a fantastic job. You can see her sample below.

MADE BY PATRICIA ESTRADA

Count you blessings today even in the valleys. 

Joy comes in the morning. Our hope is in Jesus! 

Thanks for joining me today. 

If you wish to craft with worship music in the background check this worship leader in YouTube. I was listening and worshipping while preparing this blog post today. What a blessing Andrew Chong is. I do not know him personally, I just found his music so beautiful. 

3 GOOD THINGS HAPPENING IN STAMPIN'UP!

1. The July Paper Pumpkin Kit: 

Bikes & Blooms is coming

JULY: Hooray for Birthdays

Subscribe June 11–July 10

Say Happy Birthday with stand-up easel cards perfect for showing off!

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes

• Holographic foil accents

• Precut paper pieces and printed stickers

• Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Darling Duck

Two-Step flower stamps let you build multi-colored blooms

Subscribe here by July 10th

2. PRODUCT OF THE MONTH IS HERE FOR JUNE: WILD BUNCH STAMP SET

June Product of the Month

3.FREE SHIPPING starts today 

JUNE 11-13TH

I AM JESSICA CRUZ DE URRUTIA, 

Love being your Stampin'Up! Independent Demonstrator My mission is To cheer the broken-hearted and connect my friends to Jesus through excellent creativity and truly caring for the one. CONNECT WITH ME BELOW 😍 Join my Team of Stampin'Up! Demonstrators: https://www.stampinup.com/join?demoid=2063257 Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/stampablessing  My Blog: https://www.stampablessing.com DEMO website: https://stampablessing.stampinup.net STORE: https://www.stampinup.com/?demoid=2063257 PAPER PUMPKIN:https://www.stampinup.com/products/paper-pumpkin-subscription/?demoid=2063257 JOIN MY FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stampablessing CATALOGS: https://issuu.com/stampinup/docs/ac24_en_us?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ Contact me here: https://stampablessing.stampinup.net/contact_me Stampin'Up! BLOG: https://blog.stampinup.com

Thanks for your love & support!

Sunniest Stories Kit Collection by Stampin'Up!

 Give the Gift of Creativity

Another day to explore  easy ways to create and make life beautiful around us. If others don't make your life beautiful, be intentional. Make your own life beautiful with small choices. God's  goodness pursues you, let Him catch up with you.

Life comes with troubles. Most days we encounter valleys, those low places in life we truly don't like to be in. 

I am so grateful Jesus has chosen to be with me and you in the valleys of life. Still, we look forward to the 'sunny days' and memorable stories where we see God's goodness.  THIS IS WHY I love scrapbooking. Is my attempt to find the beauty in the midst of the difficult times and challenges. It allows me to rest in knowing He creates pockets of grace for me to abide In Him and behold His beauty.

* My oldest daughter recently graduated from a two year degree in ministry school. It was not an easy accomplishment for her and seeing these photos and celebrating this moment reminds me He is faithful and will continue to be. 

Using the kit my own way makes this so much more fun. This kit allows you to do that.

I don't feel I am done with these two layouts. But this is how the process started. I will add journaling and some more details. It is part of how I create. No rush. No hurry. Just enjoy the journey.

 I invite you to explore this with the Sunniest Stories Kit Collection Scrapbooking Kit from Stampin'Up! to do this. He is great, He gives us moments of 'glory' where we experience the mountain tops. For those moments I am grateful. But even more grateful that Jesus chooses to walk with me through the valleys. He never leaves us. (Psalm 23). 

I am excited to share it with you and pray you leave encouraged, strengthen and with HOPE! 

Brighter days are coming! Check the song I shared during my Monday livestream here. 

I truly enjoy these times with friends online.

GIVE THE GIFT OF CREATIVITY is an invitation to try out the kits I love using so much and that make life and creativity easier for me. It is a clean slate, a starting point. Great as well to gift to others for birthdays, celebrations, retirement, anniversaries, and many other occasions. 

You can purchase it in my store here.

Count you blessings today even in the valleys. 

Joy comes in the morning. Our hope is in Jesus! 

Thanks for joining me today. 

If you wish to craft with worship music in the background check this worship leader in YouTube. I was listening and worshipping while preparing this blog post today. What a blessing Andrew Chong is. I do not know him personally, I just found his music so beautiful. 

3 GOOD THINGS HAPPENING IN STAMPIN'UP!

1. The June Paper Pumpkin Kit: 

Bikes & Blooms is coming

JUNE: BIKES & BLOOMS

SUBSCRIBE MAY 11–JUNE 10

These cheerful cards with standout silver details are made for feel-good moments.

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes

• Silver foil and precut paper pieces

• Silver butterfly embellishments and linen thread

• Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Crushed Curry, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Old Olive, Pecan Pie

Subscribe here by June 10th

2. PRODUCT OF THE MONTH IS HERE FOR JUNE: WILD BUNCH STAMP SET

June Product of the Month

3.FREE SHIPPING IS COMING 

JUNE 11-13TH

I AM JESSICA CRUZ DE URRUTIA, 

Love being your Stampin'Up! Independent Demonstrator My mission is To cheer the broken-hearted and connect my friends to Jesus through excellent creativity and truly caring for the one. CONNECT WITH ME BELOW 😍 Join my Team of Stampin'Up! Demonstrators: https://www.stampinup.com/join?demoid=2063257 Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/stampablessing  My Blog: https://www.stampablessing.com DEMO website: https://stampablessing.stampinup.net STORE: https://www.stampinup.com/?demoid=2063257 PAPER PUMPKIN:https://www.stampinup.com/products/paper-pumpkin-subscription/?demoid=2063257 JOIN MY FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stampablessing CATALOGS: https://issuu.com/stampinup/docs/ac24_en_us?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ Contact me here: https://stampablessing.stampinup.net/contact_me Stampin'Up! BLOG: https://blog.stampinup.com

Thanks for your love & support!

Thoughtful Octopus by Stampin'Up!

USE WHAT YOU HAVE

This cute Octopus makes me happy for some reason. 

Today I wish to inspire you to use what you have that brings a smile. I used a BUNCH of retired product that I love and want to continue using. Below you can see if you already have these in purple.

I gave it a try for the first time making some mini thank you cards for my Pretty Paper Shares ladies and mailed with their shares. I am so grateful for my stamping friends and all they do for me truly. 

I hope these brought each of them a smile.

Can't wait to play with this little critter again. Sometimes stamping simply needs to be for fun and to bring a smile. 

MEASUREMENTS for SMALL CARD

Cut a piece of Designer Series Paper (I used the retired "Friend of the Ocean" DSP) to 6" x 4-3/4"

Score and fold at 2-1/2" ON THE LONG SIDE (6")

Die cut or punch a circle (about 3" circle- I used the retired Stitched Shapes. and stamp your Thoughtful Octopus and the smile inside.

Add a cute label (Peaceful Season dies) with the sentiment in Black Memento Black Ink.

Finished size is: 3-1/2" x 4-3/4"

DO YOU HAVE SOME OF THIS PRETTY PAPER LEFT SOMEWHERE? SUCH A HAPPY PAPER, USE IT!

What brings you a smile?

Whatever it is, do it more often. Behold it more often. Experience it more often. God smiles at you. 

“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.” – Mother Teresa

I AM JESSICA CRUZ DE URRUTIA, 

Love being your Stampin'Up! Independent Demonstrator My mission is To cheer the broken-hearted and connect my friends to Jesus through excellent creativity and truly caring for the one. CONNECT WITH ME BELOW 😍 Join my Team of Stampin'Up! Demonstrators: https://www.stampinup.com/join?demoid=2063257 Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/stampablessing  My Blog: https://www.stampablessing.com DEMO website: https://stampablessing.stampinup.net STORE: https://www.stampinup.com/?demoid=2063257 PAPER PUMPKIN:https://www.stampinup.com/products/paper-pumpkin-subscription/?demoid=2063257 JOIN MY FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stampablessing CATALOGS: https://issuu.com/stampinup/docs/ac24_en_us?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ Contact me here: https://stampablessing.stampinup.net/contact_me Stampin'Up! BLOG: https://blog.stampinup.com

Thanks for your love & support!