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Project Inspiration: Wishing You an Easter Filled with His Love by Kelly Lunceford

“Roses for a Friend” Project Inspiration by Bobbi Lemanski

Project Inspiration: Uplifting Birthday Card by Brenda Noelke

Into the Blooms: Bag of Blossoms Dies + Designer’s Free Space

February 23, 2026      Winnie Cate Ignacio      88 Comments

Sneak Peek Day 4

Penny here! Welcome to the final day of our February Release Countdown! Tomorrow is the big reveal, and we’re ending our sneak peeks with a design that celebrates dimension, abundance, and creative arrangement.

 

Today’s feature invites you to build lush floral displays filled with texture and thoughtful detail. Perfect for birthdays, thank-you cards, and joyful celebrations, this die set makes it easy to create statement designs that feel both fresh and beautifully styled.

 

Let’s take one last look at what’s debuting before tomorrow’s release.

 

Into the Blooms: Bag of Blossoms Dies

Create a charming gift bag overflowing with blooms using this beautifully detailed die collection. Layer blossoms, tuck in leafy accents, and arrange each element to design a full, dimensional bouquet that feels artfully composed.

With versatile floral shapes and coordinating greenery, this set allows you to customize your color palettes and arrangements for any occasion. Whether soft and romantic or bright and cheerful, each project becomes a stunning focal point.

 

Designer’s Free Space

To close out our February sneak peeks, our designers were given full creative freedom to mix and match their favorite products from this release. The result is an inspiring collection of projects that showcase unique combinations, fresh ideas, and beautiful layering across the entire lineup.

It’s always a joy to see how the team brings each new release to life, and today’s projects offer even more ways to spark your creativity.

 

Below, you’ll find inspiring creations from our talented designers featuring favorites from throughout the February collection. We’d love to hear which product has been your top pick during the countdown, share your thoughts in the comments!

 

And don’t forget, the full February Release goes live tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24th at 12PM ET.

Set your reminders now!

💖 Want a chance to win a $50 gift card? 💖

It’s easy! Scroll through the sneak peeks and leave a comment at the bottom telling us which project is your favorite.

Into the Blooms: Bag of Blossoms Dies

Featured designs by Kelly

Kelly Lunceford

SUPPLIES

STAMPS: This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything
INK: New Leaf, Raspberry Fizz, Harvest Gold, Pale Peony, Spring Rain, Berry Sorbet, Blueberry Sky, Enchanted Evening, Versamark, vintage photo distress
CARDSTOCK: Enchanted Evening, Vintage Cream, Fine Linen, Stamper’s Select White, Cocoa Bean, Bitty Big: Enchanted Evening
DIES: Into the Blooms: Bag of Blossoms, Cover Plate: Ornate, Border Bling: Skinny Embossed Frame, This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything
OTHER: antique linen distress oxide ink, gold cardstock, glitter, gold embossing powder, walnut stain distress oxide ink

TIPS: 

  • Add some shading to the edges of the bag for some realistic wear and tear.
  • Use a fine tip to a glue pen to add the tiny grommets to the handles of the bag.
  • Cut all of the flowers and leaves from white card stock and then use blender brushes and ink to color them.

Kelly Lunceford

SUPPLIES

STAMPS: This is Big Sentiments: Happy Everything
INK: Pinefeather, Melon Berry, Scarlet Jewel, Sweet Blush, True Black, Versamark
CARDSTOCK: Scarlet Jewel, Sweet Blush, Vintage Cream, Stamper’s Select White, Kraft
DIES: Into the Blooms: Bag of Blossoms, In Frames: Big and Tall Rectangles, Love to Layer: Laced Oval, Bows Galore, Fairytale Christmas
OTHER: Sage Shadow ink, gold embossing powder, glitter, gold cardstock

TIPS: 

  • Slide a sentiment strip through the loop of the letter Y for something unexpected and playful.
  • Add a touch of black ink splatter for detail and added interest.
  • Look for inspiration around your home; this color combination was taken from my kitchen rug.

Kelly Lunceford

SUPPLIES

STAMPS: Such a Treasure
INK: Lilac Grace, Spring Moss, New Leaf, Harvest Gold, Pale Peony, Winter Wisteria, Weathervane, Hibiscus Burst
CARDSTOCK: Lilac Grace, Stamper’s Select White
DIES: Into the Blooms: Bag of Blossoms, Love to Layer: Rectangle, Such a Treasure, Love to Layer: Laced Oval, Bows Galore
OTHER: glitter cardstock, Filigree Frame Hot Foil Plate, Perfect Pearls, glitter, champagne foil, Speckled Egg distress oxide ink

TIPS: 

  • Try using the flowers on their own (without the bag) to create accents, borders, and focal points.
  • Accent the gold foiling with adhesive pearls.
  • Add ink blending to the center of the oval for interest and dimension.

Seeka

Brenda Noelke

Melissa Phillips

Melody Rupple

Liane Hodges

Renée Bergeron
Renée Bergeron

Bobbi Lemanski

Betty Wright

Catherine Cohen

Designer's Free Space

Melissa Phillips

Kelly Lunceford

Liane Hodges

Brenda Noelke

Bobbi Lemanski

Betty Wright

Melody Rupple

And just like that, we’ve reached the final day of our February sneak peeks. We hope this week’s reveals have sparked creativity and excitement for what’s coming tomorrow. From florals and frames to playful designs and meaningful sentiments, the February collection offers something special for every style and occasion.

 

Take a moment to browse the projects above and let us know which product has been your favorite throughout the countdown. Your comments and excitement make release week even more fun for all of us!

 

And don’t forget, the full February Release goes live tomorrow at 12PM ET. We can’t wait for you to start creating with these new additions.

 

Click HERE to see our February 2026 Release Winners page!

Winners will be announced on February 24th at 3PM ET.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Cynthia Cherry says

    February 23, 2026 at 7:51 AM

    Anything Kelly does is stunning! Loving that bag with the blossoms…. such a classic look!

  2. Linda c says

    February 23, 2026 at 7:57 AM

    Choosing a favorite product isn’t easy with so many amazing new things. I love florals, so I’m choosing the Bag of Blossoms as my favorite. Renee Bergeron’s card is so pretty. I like her style.

  3. Meghan Kennihan says

    February 23, 2026 at 8:19 AM

    OMG! The into the blooms are stunning! I LOVE them!!! Renee’s card is stunning! So is Kelly’s! Love the emoji cards for the Designers Choice!

  4. Marisela Delgado says

    February 23, 2026 at 8:20 AM

    They’re all so beautiful! I really love that cake that Kelly made 😍

  5. Sue D says

    February 23, 2026 at 8:41 AM

    I like Bobbi’s bag of colorful flowers.

  6. Sabine Edelmann says

    February 23, 2026 at 9:07 AM

    I like Bobbi’s bag of flowers!Gorgeous! And Renée’s cards are totally my style too and then there is Kelly, lol etc
    Everyone is so talented.

  7. Janel Gammill says

    February 23, 2026 at 9:08 AM

    I love Renée Bergeron’s Into the Bloom: Bag of Blossoms card! Also love Kelly Lunceford’s texture used on the birthday cake card.

  8. Carmela Douglas Hubler says

    February 23, 2026 at 9:20 AM

    Cute little blooms! Love the Bag of Blooms cards by Bobbi, Melody and Melissa!! All are so beautiful! The card by Melissa in the Designers Free Space is stunning! Such a gorgeous wedding card!!

  9. Melissa Johnson says

    February 23, 2026 at 9:36 AM

    Seeka’s card is my favorite, if I HAVE to pick just one. But these are ALL gorgeous – I’d love to make all of them, and give all of them!

  10. Sally Keagle says

    February 23, 2026 at 9:39 AM

    Wow! Every one of these cards is so pretty and creative! Gorgeous designs. I love this new Bag of Blooms set.

  11. Helen F. says

    February 23, 2026 at 9:43 AM

    LOVE the Bag of Blossoms!! It’s so sweet. Every one of the DT’s cards are beautiful and so creative! They are all speaking to me 🙂

  12. Sylvia Meredith says

    February 23, 2026 at 9:52 AM

    Kelly’s happy card is just that; happy! Love the colors and the joy it radiates.

  13. Janice says

    February 23, 2026 at 9:55 AM

    Renee Bergeron’s Friend card is a true work of art.

  14. Denise Bryant says

    February 23, 2026 at 10:04 AM

    Melody’s Bag of Blossoms card is my favorite today! Beautiful layering and details!

  15. Stacy H. says

    February 23, 2026 at 10:08 AM

    Both of Reneé’s Bag of Blossoms cards are so delicate and beautiful!

  16. Bo Gilmore says

    February 23, 2026 at 10:13 AM

    Kelly Lunceford’s card just makes me smile.

  17. Melissa Leftrick says

    February 23, 2026 at 10:16 AM

    Betty’s purple card is so pretty!! Purple is my favorite color

  18. Cheryl S says

    February 23, 2026 at 10:28 AM

    Very difficult to chose just one, as usual. Renee’s Bag of Blossoms card would be my first choice!

  19. Jill W. says

    February 23, 2026 at 10:43 AM

    Love Renee’s cards featuring Into the Blooms: Bag of Blossoms Dies. So soft and beautiful!

  20. Terri Sandoval says

    February 23, 2026 at 10:46 AM

    It’s a tie between Kelly Luncefords’s Happy card and Bobbi Lemanski’s Sunshine card. I love the rainbow and happy vibe of both so much!

  21. Carmen Nance says

    February 23, 2026 at 10:47 AM

    Love the bag with flowers that you can build. So many good card inspirations but I actually really like card #10 by Kelly – the birthday cake with sprinkles. Love the texture and simplicity of this festive card. What a fabulous release!

  22. Charmaine Poon-Shirkey says

    February 23, 2026 at 10:47 AM

    I love the colors Kelly used in her Happy Hello card as well as the colors Seeka used. In her Thinking of you card. I dont know if i have a favorite product in this release!

  23. Isabel Z says

    February 23, 2026 at 10:50 AM

    I love all of Bobbi’s cards for she has such a unique design style that always captures my eye.

  24. Connie G says

    February 23, 2026 at 10:52 AM

    Brenda’s get well card makes me laugh and Bobbi’s sunshine welcome card is perfect for today as we are having a blizzard right now!!!!

  25. Donna Tuschoff says

    February 23, 2026 at 11:11 AM

    Sunglasses by Bobbi

  26. Gayle I. says

    February 23, 2026 at 11:14 AM

    All the cards are beautiful; love the bags of blossoms designs!

  27. Greta H says

    February 23, 2026 at 11:22 AM

    Laced Oval is my favorite new product and Kelly’s second card is my favorite project in this post. But I’m also very drawn to Melissa and Betty’s cards using Bag of Blossoms and Melody’s free space card. Lots of inspiration!

  28. Connie Johanns says

    February 23, 2026 at 11:28 AM

    TheCover Plate: Ornate is so beautiful. Great details to make projects pop!!!

  29. Lauryne Cunningham says

    February 23, 2026 at 11:38 AM

    So many beautiful cards today! I love all of the sprinkles on Kelly’s birthday cake!

  30. Sharon Gullikson says

    February 23, 2026 at 11:44 AM

    Kelly’s bag!

  31. Mel H says

    February 23, 2026 at 11:58 AM

    I love Renee’s green card and Bobbi’s sunglasses Card. This is such a good release.

  32. Cynthia C. says

    February 23, 2026 at 12:06 PM

    You may have saved the best for last with the gift bag!

  33. Laura Corkill says

    February 23, 2026 at 12:11 PM

    The Bag of Blossoms is such a fun concept. On some of the cards it looks like a large tote bag while it looked like a gift bag in others. So Fun!

  34. Donna says

    February 23, 2026 at 12:13 PM

    All the cards are stunning but Renee’s cards are my favorites!

  35. Kathy Mc says

    February 23, 2026 at 12:26 PM

    How fun is the Bag of Blossoms with its versatility from the designer’s bag to the placement to the floral arrangement color schemes! Hrs to pick a favorite today because I like them all!

  36. kathleen dumpert says

    February 23, 2026 at 12:27 PM

    I really like Kelly’s birthday cake, it even has sprinkles!

  37. Lori B says

    February 23, 2026 at 12:40 PM

    I really like the Build an Emoji dies this release. I have 7 grandsons, so I make a ton of boy cards and these will be perfect for them! Kelly’s Happy card is a perfect example of a kid friendly card-love it!

  38. Carolee says

    February 23, 2026 at 1:01 PM

    Love them all but especially Seekas card!!

  39. Nancy M. says

    February 23, 2026 at 1:10 PM

    I love all the cards with the Bag of Blooms set! Kelly’s blue card really caught my attention.

  40. Kelley says

    February 23, 2026 at 1:14 PM

    Melissa Phillips rose card is just stunning!

  41. Deborah says

    February 23, 2026 at 1:17 PM

    OMG…those florals are gorgeous! Renee Bergeron is so talented, I love all her creations.

  42. Robin Orewiler says

    February 23, 2026 at 1:20 PM

    Betty Wright’s color combo is bold and beautiful!

  43. Amy Cooley says

    February 23, 2026 at 1:23 PM

    I love Liane’s birthday cake card with the fun sprinkles!

  44. Cindy H. says

    February 23, 2026 at 1:29 PM

    Kelly Lunceford’s Enchanted Evening card with the bag of blossoms. That bag is too cute for words!

  45. Dawn W. says

    February 23, 2026 at 1:31 PM

    LOVE Bobbi’s for you card! So many beautiful projects!

  46. Taren Ortega says

    February 23, 2026 at 1:37 PM

    I’m really loving Kelly Lunceford designs! But once again, a hard decision to make. Because the products used through papertray ink are heavenly. Beautiful work everyone.

  47. Cheryl F. says

    February 23, 2026 at 1:39 PM

    Oh, I love the Into the Blooms: Bag of Blossoms dies.

  48. Bertha P says

    February 23, 2026 at 1:42 PM

    Love Bobbi’s design using the bag of blossoms die! Sweet card.

  49. Deb Bowers says

    February 23, 2026 at 1:51 PM

    Kelly’s Friend card is absolutely stunning, with the soft colors and the gold Filigree hot foil plate!

  50. Amy Mattingly says

    February 23, 2026 at 1:57 PM

    I love Brenda’s card- the pink, black and white are so striking!

  51. LizD says

    February 23, 2026 at 2:21 PM

    Love all of the “designer bags” that everyone created. Thanks for sharing with us

  52. KraftyKrissi says

    February 23, 2026 at 2:27 PM

    I love all of the all of the bag of blossoms cards!

  53. Judy says

    February 23, 2026 at 3:07 PM

    Impossible to pick just one. Melissa’s hello card, Renee’s two cards, and maybe the first one by Kelly. Lots of talent here.

  54. Maggie Aguayo says

    February 23, 2026 at 3:15 PM

    Like my daughter, I love Liane’s Yummy cake with sprinkles!

  55. Anonymous says

    February 23, 2026 at 3:28 PM

    Love the Colorful sunglasses! Screams fun and summer!!

  56. Cathy says

    February 23, 2026 at 4:15 PM

    Melody Rupple, Happy Birthday bag is one of my favorites. So many beautiful cards and designs, but this one really sticks out to me. So pretty! 😍

  57. Marie Mielke says

    February 23, 2026 at 4:21 PM

    I love Catherine Cohen’s card! It definitely made me think spring. Loved her choice of colors.

  58. Sadie Hiebert says

    February 23, 2026 at 4:32 PM

    I am loving Melissa’s cake card! So pretty with just the right amount of dainty.

  59. Judy Mehm says

    February 23, 2026 at 4:40 PM

    My fav is the Bag of Blossoms Die card by Bobbi Lemanski. It’s so charming and I love the colors.

  60. Lora Knudsen says

    February 23, 2026 at 5:42 PM

    So many cards to choose from. I really like Renee Bergenon’s first card that is a light shade of green. It’s beautifull.

  61. abrash says

    February 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM

    Love the birthday card from Lianne! Sprinkles!

  62. Janelle H. says

    February 23, 2026 at 6:21 PM

    I love Renee’s card for the color combo and balance, and Love Bobbie’s card for the Style of beige on black & white stripes. thanks for the inspiration!

  63. Beth Knapp says

    February 23, 2026 at 6:29 PM

    The bag cards with flowers were wonderful, but Bobbi’s was a standout!

  64. Alyssa S says

    February 23, 2026 at 6:48 PM

    I love Kelly’s Happy looks good on you card! So fun!

  65. Mary-Anne V. says

    February 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM

    Kelly and Melissa’s Bag of Blossoms really caught my eye. This die is my favourite from the release.

  66. Susan B says

    February 23, 2026 at 9:01 PM

    Kelly’s blue card using Bag of Blossoms dies is my favorite. Those blossoms just pop against the blue.

  67. Lisa Schenck says

    February 23, 2026 at 9:02 PM

    Such a Treasure Stamps & Dies is my favorite product throughout the release, it’s so special! I love this entire release! And your designers are so talented!!!

  68. Heather says

    February 23, 2026 at 9:26 PM

    Renee’s bag is elegant, and Bobbi’s sunglasses are super fun!

  69. Kylie says

    February 23, 2026 at 9:26 PM

    I love Kelly’s cards; she has such a great design style.

  70. Brenda B says

    February 23, 2026 at 9:32 PM

    I love the color theme of Renee Bergeron’s friend card

  71. Bonnie Dongon says

    February 23, 2026 at 10:02 PM

    Kelly’s emoji card is just the thing to brighten your day! I also loved seeing Liane’s birthday card with sprinkles. Love those sprinkle details!

  72. DJRants says

    February 23, 2026 at 10:17 PM

    Love the Bag of Blossoms, so pretty!

  73. Vanessa b says

    February 23, 2026 at 11:09 PM

    Your designers are amazing! The release has beautiful items…. “forced” to pick s favorite 😁 I really love Bobbi’s grey striped card with colorful flowers. ❤️

  74. Emma Sleppy says

    February 23, 2026 at 11:17 PM

    Love Bobbi’s bag! Looks just like canvas! Beautiful!!

  75. Scraporcraft says

    February 24, 2026 at 12:02 AM

    Beautiful projects! I love Renee’s design.

  76. Ana Lopez says

    February 24, 2026 at 2:47 AM

    Love,love, that emoji card!

  77. MichelleLL says

    February 24, 2026 at 5:03 AM

    Such gorgeous projects!! Loving all of the amazing Bag of Blossoms designs…. especially Melissa’s striped bag/‘hello’ card!!

  78. Amy Hutterly says

    February 24, 2026 at 5:46 AM

    Melissa’s bag of blossoms!! I love the colors she chooses!! This is a beautiful set!!!

  79. Anna Given says

    February 24, 2026 at 6:57 AM

    My favorite is the get well card by Brenda Noelke

  80. Leanne S says

    February 24, 2026 at 7:22 AM

    Love Kelly’s bag of blossoms.

  81. Jen G says

    February 24, 2026 at 8:43 AM

    Love Kelly’s beautiful purple card. It’s so stunning!

  82. JoAnn P. says

    February 24, 2026 at 8:45 AM

    Bobbi’s stripe card is my favorite. There are so many beautiful projects!

  83. Brenda Katrein says

    February 24, 2026 at 9:55 AM

    My favorite is Seeka’s thinking of you card!

  84. Charlotte S. says

    February 24, 2026 at 11:27 AM

    I love the Bag of Blossoms.

  85. Terry Fest says

    February 24, 2026 at 11:29 AM

    BREATH TAKING – how imaginative and creative you ladies are. These cards, as always, truly inspire and open our minds to technique, patterns and design. I will try to repeat these delightful cards at some point…..I purchased some of the dies, waiting for my order from Papertrey xoxoxo

  86. Terry Fest says

    February 24, 2026 at 11:30 AM

    Rene Bergeron I love love love love love love love your card. I can’t wait to step Ito my Studio to duplicate the feel, colors, setting you desired. Thank you.

  87. Terry Fest says

    February 24, 2026 at 11:32 AM

    Melissa thank you for using YELLOW……I find myself forgetting to use YELLOW, I adore the color combo and the papers and die, which I ordered. My first priority is to make a floral card with YELLOW……very inspiring to attempt your version. Thank you. Obviously, I need to go shopping for more dies.

  88. Rebecca Stevenson says

    February 24, 2026 at 3:27 PM

    Kelly Lunceford’s blue card. That cover plate and frame is lovely

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