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Monday, December 08, 2025

MAMA ELEPHANT - DIY K-pop–themed goodies

 

Hello friends! It’s Vera here, and today I’m so excited to share a fun and cute project featuring the Lil BSB Docket and Boy Band stamp sets!

These two sets are absolutely perfect for creating your own DIY K-pop–themed goodies, and for today’s project, I drew inspiration from the K-pop boy group Stray Kids—including their adorable SKZOO characters!


I began by stamping all the images onto marker-friendly paper using Shachihata ink, then colored everything in with Ohuhu Honolulu markers. Once the coloring was done, I used the coordinating Creative Cuts to die-cut all the images.

To create the mini SKZOO cards, I die-cut the Docket Lil ATC Box and assembled a full set of mini ATCs—one for each SKZ member paired with their SKZOO! These are so fun to make and easy to tuck into a K-pop mini album, binder, or fan-made merch display.


 After finishing the ATCs, I had another idea—why not turn these sets into a Christmas card?




For the base, I used the Postcard Combo Creative Cuts. I added the Christmas tree from Abundance of Toys, then decorated it with a sweet ribbon accent. To tie in the K-pop theme, I used the Lil BSB Docket as a postage label on the postcard.

To finish everything off, I added the “Merry Christmas” banner from Winter Banner Greetings and stamped the holiday sentiments from Joy To The World. The result is a festive K-pop themed postcard card—cute, bright, and filled with holiday cheer!


Thank you so much for joining me today!
I hope this project inspires you to create your own K-pop–themed crafts—whether it’s mini ATCs, fan merch, or festive cards filled with personality.

Happy crafting!


Friday, November 21, 2025

MAMA ELEPHANT - SUNG SAYINGS

Happy Friday, friends!

Today is the final day of the Mama Elephant November 2025 Stamp Highlights, and the team is showcasing the Sung Sayings  stamp set!

The Sung Sayings clear stamp set is filled with heartfelt, music-inspired sentiments. Designed for anyone who finds comfort in melodies and lyrics, these uplifting phrases pair perfectly with projects that celebrate hope, joy, and connection. Whether you’re crafting for a fellow music lover, marking a special moment, or simply adding a touch of harmony to your creations, this set truly lets your creativity sing. 


For my card today, I was inspired by “APT” by RosΓ© and Bruno Mars, and I translated that sweet, emotional vibe into this little concert scene! I used the girl from Girl Group and the boy from Boy Band, stamped them with Shachihata Ink, colored them with Ohuhu Honolulu Markers, and cut them with their coordinating dies.

To build the stage, I used the On Stage Creative Cuts, which creates the perfect concert atmosphere. I arranged all the elements onto my pastel-blended background, added the glittery YOU ROCK die cut at the top, and finished the card with one of the meaningful sentiments from Sung Sayings.




Thank you so much for stopping by today and celebrating the final day of this month's stamp highlights with us! I hope this music-inspired card brings joy and sparks ideas for your own creative projects. If you craft with these sets, I’d love to see—feel free to tag me on Instagram!

Wishing you a weekend filled with creativity and good music.
Happy crafting! 
πŸŽ€πŸ’›✨



 

Thursday, November 20, 2025

MAMA ELEPHANT - LIL BSB DOCKET

Hi friends!

I'm back again with a brand new card project featuring the adorable Mama Elephant Lil BSB Docket stamp set!

The Lil BSB Docket set includes the cutest K-pop–inspired characters from a few well-loved groups. Can you guess who they resemble? Designed in the signature “docket” style, these little frames work perfectly with the Lil Docket Creative Cut Series, but they’re also super versatile to use on their own. They’re perfect for creating K-pop themed cards, journal spreads, and even concert freebies!

For today’s project, I created a BT21–inspired BTS card by combining the Lil BSB Docket with the Marquee Numbers Creative Cuts.

I started by stamping each BT21 character using Shachihata ink, then colored them with Ohuhu Honolulu markers. After that, I die-cut the images using the square die from the Docket Lil Flap Taggies Creative Cuts.

To complete the design, I arranged all the characters around the big BT21 layout and added a cute Jimin-inspired character from the Boy Band stamp set as the centerpiece.



Inside the card, I added a soft purple heart—because “I Purple You” πŸ’œ—along with VAN to finish the full BT21 lineup. A sweet little surprise when you open the card!



Thank you so much for joining me today!
I hope this BT21-inspired project brings a smile to your face and sparks ideas for your own K-pop-themed creations. If you make something with these sets, feel free to tag me—I’d love to see what you create!

See you tomorrow for more Mama Elephant Stamp Highlights.
Happy crafting! πŸ’œ✨
 

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

MAMA ELEPHANT - GIRL GROUP

 

 Hey friends! πŸ’• 
I’m back again with another music-concert–themed card, and today I’m featuring the adorable  Girl Group stamp set from Mama Elephant!

Girl Group clear stamp set features female music stars, and each member is full of personality and radiates star power. This set perfectly captures the energy, unity, and friendship that make girl groups so loved around the world. This new collection is the perfect companion—letting you create your own stages, fan art, and tribute projects inspired by your favorite girl groups! 

For today’s project, I drew inspiration from Netflix’s animated movie K-pop Demon Hunters, and this time I showcased the fierce and fabulous girl group Huntrix! 

I started by stamping all the images using Shachihata Ink, then colored them with Ohuhu Honolulu Markers for a soft yet vibrant K-pop palette. To build the stage setup, I used the On Stage Creative Cuts—perfect for creating lights, trusses, and that full concert experience. I finished the card by adding a meaningful sentiment from the Sung Sayings stamp set.



Thank you so much for stopping by today!

I hope this project brings a little sparkle and inspires you to create your own concert-themed cards. See you again tomorrow for another Mama Elephant stamp highlight. Happy crafting! 


Tuesday, November 18, 2025

MAMA ELEPHANT - CONCERTGOERS

 Hey friends! πŸ’•

Does anyone else love the thrill of going to music concerts? Today, I’m excited to share my project for Mama Elephant’s Stamp Highlight, featuring the Concertgoers stamp set!

Concertgoers clear stamp set captures the electric excitement of a concert, featuring a crowd of fans waving their light sticks high and cheering for their favorite idols on stage! Each fan is showing their love and enthusiasm with banners, hearts, and glowing lights. Perfect for celebrating friendship, fandom, and joyful energy, this set is ideal for creating fun and dynamic scenes on cards, scrapbooks, and journals—anywhere you want to share a little concert magic! 



Inspired by real-life concert cheers and fan love — STAYs, this one’s especially for you!
I created a Stray Kids–themed card by combining the Concertgoers stamp set with the adorable characters from the Lil BSB Docket set.

I began by stamping the concertgoers and SKZ-inspired characters using Shachihata Ink, then colored everything with Ohuhu Honolulu Markers. As a fun little detail, I added SKZ and STAY on some of the shirts — just like you’d see in a real concert crowd! After coloring, I die-cut all the images using the coordinating Creative Cuts.

Next, I created the stage background by ink-blending a Basic Rectangle panel using a mix of Distress Ink and Distress Oxide colors: Black Soot, Kitsch Flamingo, Milled Lavender, Salvaged Patina, Seedless Preserves, and Stormy Sky. This dreamy gradient sets the perfect concert mood. I framed the scene with the Plain Rectangle Frames Creative Cuts to finish the stage look.


Finally, I arranged and adhered all the pieces to build this mini SKZ concert — fans, lightsticks, cheers, and all! It’s such a joyful, energetic scene, and I hope it brings a smile to your face just like it did for me. πŸ’œπŸŽΆ



To bring the atmosphere to life, I incorporated various fan callouts like “I love you,” “I’m your biggest fan,” “Encore,” “Yay,” and the classic concert banner favorite — “Marry me!” These tiny speech-bubble moments really make the whole scene feel lively and full of personality.



Thank you so much for stopping by today!
I hope this project inspires you to create your own concert-themed cards filled with color, energy, and fan love. If you decide to craft something with this set, please tag me — I’d love to see your creations!

See you tomorrow for another day of Mama Elephant Stamp Highlights, and until then, happy crafting! ✨πŸ’›

MAMA ELEPHANT PRODUCTS FEATURE:
Concertgoers Stamp + Creative Cuts
Lil BSB Docket Stamp

Monday, November 17, 2025

MAMA ELEPHANT - BOY BAND

 Hello crafty friends! πŸ’•
I’m so excited to share my card featuring the Boy Band stamp set for the first day of Mama Elephant’s November 2025 Stamp Highlights!

Boy Band clear stamp set features the boy band members' full stage presence. Perfect for all the music lovers and K-pop fans out there, this set lets you create projects inspired by your favorite bands—whether you’re crafting concert keepsakes, decorating journals, or making mini collectibles to share with fellow fans. Mix your love for music and crafting, and bring your own fan spirit to life!


For today’s project, I was inspired by Netflix’s animated movie K-pop Demon Hunters. The moment I saw this new stamp set, I immediately thought of the fictional group Saja Boys and their catchy, viral song “Soda Pop”—I’ve had it on repeat! 🎢

So I decided to recreate a fun open-stage scene on my card, featuring the boys performing their hit track.

I began by stamping all the images using Shachihata Ink, then colored them with Ohuhu Honolulu Markers. I’ve included the exact color chart I used (see below) so you can easily reference it for your own coloring or character inspiration.

To set the scene, I created an open stage, just like in the movie, using the On Stage Creative Cuts. I added the title "SODA POP" right above the band using the Layla Letters Creative Cuts.

As the final, harmonious touch, I added the perfect sentiment "You've got a place in this song, and in my heart, forever" from the Sung Sayings stamp set.


Thank you so much for stopping by today—I hope this card brings a little sparkle and rhythm to your day!




Saturday, November 15, 2025

MAMA ELEPHANT - NOVEMBER STAMPEDE


Welcome to the Mama Elephant Design Team blog hop!
Our newest release is now live and available for purchase in the store!
www.mamaelephant.com

 

Welcome to the Mama Elephant November 2025 Release!
For today’s project, I’m featuring the adorable new Girl Group stamp set along with the exclusive Lil BSB Docket — and oh my goodness, I absolutely adore these two sets!

Blinks! This one’s for you! πŸ’—πŸ–€


I began by stamping and coloring the Girl Group stamp set, and for this card, I was inspired by the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK. I also colored their matching character-style dolls using the Lil BSB Docket stamp set. Everything was stamped with Shachihata Ink and colored using Ohuhu Honolulu Markers. Once all the images were done, I used the coordinating creative cuts to die-cut every piece.

For the card base, I die-cut a Basic Rectangle panel and blended the background using Distress Inks in Milled Lavender, Shaded Lilac, and Pumice Stone.

To create the concert stage, I added the On Stage Creative Cuts, then framed the entire scene using the Plain Rectangle Frames Creative Cuts.

After that, I arranged and adhered all the images to bring this fun mini concert to life — just like in the photos!



To complete the card, I stamped the sentiment “I’m Your Biggest Fan!” from the Sung Sayings stamp set right at the center.

And just like that… BLACKPINK in your area! 🎀✨





I hope you enjoyed today’s project! Don’t forget to check out the full Mama Elephant November 2025 Release — there’s so much cuteness waiting for you!

Mama Elephant Products Featured
Concertgoers – Stamp (sentiment: I'm Your Biggest Fan)


And before you go…
✨ Mama Elephant’s Thank You Sale is happening right now! ✨
From 11/15 to 11/19/2025, you can enjoy 15% OFF the entire store (gift cards excluded).
No coupon code needed — prices are already marked down. It’s the perfect time to grab your wish list items!


Check out the rest of the hop for amazing inspiration from our Design Team!


To celebrate the new release, Mama Elephant is picking 1 winner to win a prize pack (winner will be notified in their comment on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube)! Open to Domestic & International (winner pays for shipping)


» 1. Leave a comment on the collective Design Team's Instagram Stampede post
» 2. Leave a comment on our Facebook Stampede post
» 3. Leave a comment on any of the Introduction videos on YouTube
 
Each action qualifies for one entry, max 3 entries per stampeder, please, and good luck!
(Winner will be announced and notified directly as a reply to the winning comment)
 
Check out the rest of the hop for amazing inspiration from our Design Team!
 
@mamaelephant
@vera_rhuhay
@dasmimz
@popsiclesticks
@cre8iveli

Thank you for stopping by! Have a great day from all of us!



Friday, October 31, 2025

MAMA ELEPHANT - OCTOBER DESIGNER SERIES

Abundance of Toys Holiday Card Set

Hi friends! It’s Vera here, and I’m so excited to share my latest project with you, featuring the Abundance of Toys stamp set. This adorable set is filled with sweet holiday characters and cozy Christmas details — perfect for creating warm and joyful scenes!

I started by stamping all the images from the Abundance of Toys set on marker-friendly paper using Shachihata Ink. Then, I colored them with Ohuhu Honolulu markers, keeping the palette soft and pastel for a cozy holiday feel. After coloring, I used the coordinating dies to cut out all the images.

For the backgrounds, I die-cut basic rectangles from striped patterned paper.
  • For the first card, I used the larger stripes and adhered the panel to the base card. The sentiment, “Wishing You Love, Peace and Toys,” was framed using a leftover die-cut from the All Tied Up set — a great way to reuse previous pieces!

  • For the second card, I used shorter striped paper at the bottom of the card to create a balanced layout. I added Santa peeking through the window from the Santa Baby set for a fun little surprise element!

Once all the pieces were arranged, I adhered them with a mix of flat and foam adhesives for a bit of dimension. To finish off, I added gems for a subtle festive sparkle.






I love how these two cards turned out — sweet, soft, and full of holiday cheer! The Abundance of Toys  set is so versatile and easy to combine with other Mama Elephant holiday collections.


Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope this inspires you to create your own cozy Christmas cards with your favorite Mama Elephant stamps.

See you next time and happy crafting! 

Vera


Abundance of Toys Holiday Card Set
Created by: Vera Rhuhay
Featuring: 
Markers: Ohuhu Honolulu
Ink: Shachihata Ink


Friday, October 24, 2025

Holiday Snow Globe Cards | Mama Elephant x Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember 2025

Hello friends! Today’s project features the adorable Holiday Snow Globe stamp set from the Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember 2025Mama Elephant Collaboration! I might be a little late to the STAMPtember celebration, but these cozy holiday friends were just too irresistible not to play with.


This limited-edition set was part of STAMPtember 2025 and has already sold out (as all good collabs do — they go fast every year!). But I still wanted to share some inspiration in case you were lucky enough to grab one, or just want some festive ideas for your other holiday sets. πŸŽ…πŸ»

Btw, you can recreate the look using Wonderland Globes or Winter Globes for that same snow-globe magic.

After finally getting my hands on the set, I spent some relaxing time coloring these snow globe cuties using Ohuhu Honolulu markers. I followed the same color palette I shared before for my Wonderland Globes project — you can find the color list here if you missed it.


For my first set, I created a series of postcard-inspired cards using the Postcard Combo - Creative Cuts. Each postcard features one of the charming snow globe scenes paired with sweet holiday sentiments from the Joy To The World stamp set.


I absolutely adore how these turned out — they remind me of vintage postcards sent with love during the holidays. πŸ’Œ

The embossed “POST CARD” detail adds such a nostalgic touch, while the layout gives plenty of space for sweet messages like “for you from me” and “have a sweet holiday season.”

One of my absolute favorites from this set is the little bunny dressed in a Santa costume! πŸŽ…πŸ°Isn’t he the cutest? His soft pink outfit and tiny gift bag just melt my heart. The sentiment “for you from me” fits perfectly for this card — like sending a tiny, heartfelt wish sealed inside a snow globe. 



Another favorite is the puppy and chick snow globe — I mean, how adorable are they? The cozy color tones and candy cane detail make this one so playful and full of warmth. It pairs beautifully with the “wishing you warmest wishes” sentiment for an extra festive touch.

I added a mini envelope detail using the Docket Lil Card Envelope from a previous project, tying everything together with an extra dose of sweetness.


And of course, the reindeer kitty brings its own sweet magic, holding a little envelope under twinkling snow. Each globe feels like its own mini winter story, full of love and joy!


To wrap up the collection, I created a Santa-shaped card holding one of the snow globes using the Favor Bag Accessory – Santa Elf Creative Cuts.

There’s something extra special about revisiting old designs and giving them new life!
This Santa card is a re-creation of my earlier shaped cards from 
2017 and 2019 — one of my favorite festive projects from years past. πŸŽ…✨

This time, I paired the cheerful Santa with the Mama Elephant x Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember 2025 collaboration set, featuring an adorable snow globe scene that fits perfectly in his hands. It’s like Santa is holding a tiny world of cozy winter magic! 

I love blending nostalgia with something new — proof that inspiration can come full circle and still feel fresh and joyful.

Each of these snow globes captures a little moment of holiday wonder — from Santa’s letters to cozy forest scenes — and together they make a sweet, nostalgic holiday collection. I hope they bring you some festive inspiration and a touch of handmade joy this season!



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