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Exploring the Frisky Side of Space with Kindred Stamps Space Smut

As a longtime Kindred Stamps fan, I’m excited to share that I am officially a member of the…

by Amy June 26, 2026

Green card using the witch from Kindred Stamps Journey Home.

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Let’s Journey Home with Kindred Stamps!

Journey Home Card 1 I have been having so much fun creating with Journey Home by Kindred Stamps.…

by Amy January 20, 2025

Amy Ulen and The Creativity Playground

Welcome to The Creativity Playground blog where I hope to inspire you to take care of your mental health by engaging in creative play through paper crafting. 2021 marked the beginning of the newest iteration of this blog. I’m no longer a CTMH consultant, and I’m ready to recapture my crafting time for the pure joy of it and to help find balance between work and play. I invite you to join me on this journey and welcome you to a community of adults who value creative play.

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Welcome to the July edition of The ProCRAFTinator’

Welcome to the July edition of The ProCRAFTinator’s Club, a monthly card hop hosted by @createwithkas and @touchofmagik.
We’ve dusted off those monthly subscription kits, online classes and camp boxes that we want to finish or recreate! We hop on the 2nd Monday of each month and share our creations. You can follow along with us at #theprocraftinatorsclub2026 & to join the fun, DM Kim or Kelly!

💌 These cards come from the Concord and 9th 2023 Summer Camp. The original design was a set of four notecards with lined envelopes. I really liked the patterned paper they used for the envelope liners, so I modified the design to create four A2 cards that used more of the patterned paper. I still have several of the leftover split rectangle backgrounds from the thank you card to make even more!

As much of a ProCRAFTinator as I am, I will say that I only have one card left for summer camp 2023! I'm feeling inspired to finish it so that this class kit can be done and dusted. 🎉

You may have arrived from @pianoh__
Next up is @kelleymakescards
Start at the beginning with @touchofmagik

HOP LIST:
@touchofmagik
@createwithkas
@shacks_papercrafts
@pianoh__
@thecreativityplayground ⬅ YOU ARE HERE! 🖖
@kelleymakescards
@atlglodav
@handmadebykanicky
@sparklywallflower
@missmissamakes
@thelatenightstamper
@kanddmurnain
@r.kokes
@craftyengineer
@leannelovescrafts
@sduffster
@cealp
@angyhughescrafts
@clairelgrantham
@happie97
@hannahcrisp.cards
@carsan_cards21
@hollerinastamps

Check out my latest blog post and video sharing th

Check out my latest blog post and video sharing this fun, interactive wiper card project that I created for the Card Maker Success Summit a few years ago. You can download the free printable and SVG mini kit on the blog or video description.

If you make a wiper card be sure to post tag me!

So excited to share that I'm now on the Kindred St

So excited to share that I'm now on the Kindred Stamps Design Team! My first DT assignment was to use the new Space Smut stamp set that went live today. Visit my blog to learn more and see all the projects. 🖖

I had so much fun on Monday, 6/22, as a guest on I

I had so much fun on Monday, 6/22, as a guest on Irene Smith's Card Chaos. Our challenge was to create a card from a sketch in 15 minutes. I used the May 2026 SheetLoad of Cards sketch by @callmecraftyal . I had a bunch of @kindredstamps products on my desk so was quickly able to complete the outside of the card. I do admit that I went back to add the embellishments and inside panels/stamping after the show. Like Irene says, the 15 minutes is just a suggestion. LOL!

Do you have a favorite card sketch? Share it in the comments! 🖖

Welcome to the Rainbow Connection hop! We challeng

Welcome to the Rainbow Connection hop! We challenge ourselves to create designs that only use rainbow colors and also must be a clean and simple design keeping 1/2 to 3/4 of the card empty. If you are up for the challenge, please DM @craftyengineer or @nAuntie to join! We are a monthly hop that occurs on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 1p ET. To see all the creations, check out #rainbowconnectionIGhop2026
#rainbowconnectionIGhopJune2026

🏳️‍🌈 The focal point of this card uses the @stampanniething Techno Stencil blended with @catherinepooler inks to create a rainbow of colors. The sentiment comes from @kindredstamps Full of Pride stamp set. I finished it off by adhering some clear flower embellishments with @bearlyarts glue.

I hope you take this sentiment to heart and always let your true colors shine! 🏳️‍🌈

Please check out our fabulous artists:

Next in the hop is: @touchofmagik

Hop List:
@craftyengineer
@nauntie
@handmadebykanicky
@thelatenightstamper
@kelseyinspiredcreations
@missmissamakes
@stampinup_juliek
@hechoamano.maychie
@purplejetjt
@gingie_p
@deana_glenz
@kelleymakescards
@paperandribbonsofficial
@stacycobbart
@happie97
@chantiartcreations
@thecreativityplayground ⬅ YOU ARE HERE! 🖖
@touchofmagik
@createwithkas
@simplebeez_creations

Welcome to the ⭐️Fandom Friday⭐️ hop where “nerd”

Welcome to the ⭐️Fandom Friday⭐️ hop where “nerd” is a term of endearment and a point of pride! 🤓 This is a no-stress monthly hop on every 3rd Friday at 5 PM CST featuring our favorite fandoms! Please contact @artemismade1 or @journeycoachjenn if you’d like to join us!

⭐️June Theme: Plot Twist! (Book Fandoms📕)

💌 I finally broke out the House in a Hillside die set from @KindredStamps ! It was really easy to put together, but I'll add more texturing and raise the grassy background to make it actually look like a house in a hillside next time. 🤪 If you are a fan of this book series, the dies are still available! I have an affiliate link in my bio if you want to do a little fandom shopping after the hop. ⤴

Next up in the hop is: @katsypi

Check out all the inspiration from these talented, crafty nerds 😉:
@artemismade1
@thecraftacularcreator
@cardiganncards
@thecreativityplayground ⬅ YOU ARE HERE! 🖖
@katsypi
@itsawonderful_craft_life
@bkeeleycrafts
@ravenmadecrafting
@743linda
@atlglodav
@happie97
@sparklywallflower

#fandomfridayhop

As card makers, some days the mojo just isn’t ther

As card makers, some days the mojo just isn’t there. What about having a tag ‘library’ with the techniques and instructions to jump start those low mojo days? That’s what this hop is all! If that sounds good and you want to join us, please dm @touchofmagik or @craftyengineer. This month, we will be showcasing WAXED PAPER TECHNIQUES inspired by @ginakdesigns . The June bonus option of WAYS TO ADD SPLATTER techniques were inspired by @starofmay @andrea.nelson.art and @kimkesti to name but a few.

🎉 This technique was new to me and was so much fun. It gave me an excuse to use my iron which has been sitting in the laundry room unused for a couple of decades now. LOL! I used the crumpled wax paper technique for both projects. I added a stencil over the resist on the card. The third image shows the stencil from @thetonstamps on @concordand9th cardstock minus the resist. The fourth image shows the same stencil on smooth cardstock with the resist. I really like that it gives the look of added texture without any bulk. I bought an entire roll of wax paper, so I'm sure you'll see this technique from me again. 🤣

#TagsAndTechniquesHop2026 #TagsandTechniquesJune2026

Check out our crafty friends:
Next on the list is: @jerralynrose
To start the hop, please go to @craftyengineer
@touchofmagik
@sharonjamesorama
@createwithkas
@shacks_papercrafts
@bkatrein
@equally_creative_by_nicole
@atlglodav
@craftsandcoffeelove
@kelleymakescards
@mtaylor_creations
@deana_glenz
@thesophisticatedcrafter
@handmade.by.hanneke
@nayscraftyspot
@thecreativityplayground ⬅ YOU ARE HERE! 🖖
@jerralynrose
@kanddmurnain
@scrapbookartisan
@dezalusky
@terismailbox
@helengdesigns
@hannahcrisp.cards
@happie97

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