
Welcome to Create with Connie and Mary’s Creatively Simple Challenge! Each month Mary and I will pick a theme. This month the theme is Welcome! We will design our cards using this theme of NEW Annual Catalog products!

CRAFTING WITH YOU

Stampin’ Details:
- The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Thick Basic White cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
- The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Azure Afternoon is embossed with the crosshatch Basics 3D Embossing Folder and added to the front.
- A 2 x 4-1/2 piece of In Color 6×6 Pattern DSP was cut in a banner at the bottom and added to the front.
- The 3/4 x 2-3/4 piece of Melon Mambo cardstock was added across the banner.
- The hoop was cut from Smoky Slate and Basic White cardstocks. The outside Smoky Slate hoop was added to the front. The center Basic White was stamped with the greeting in Azure Afternoon Ink. It was added inside the hoop with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- The flowers were colored on the image with Melon Mambo, Azure Afternoon and Parakeet Party Stampin’ Write Markers, then stamped on Basic White cardstock and cut with the Crafting with You Dies. They were added to the hoop with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- The heart was cut with the Dies from Melon Mambo cardstock and adhered on front.
- Some Iridescent Rhinestones were added to the flower centers and the Melon Mambo strip for some added bling.
- The silver Simply Elegant Trim was tied in a bow and added to the top of the hoop with a Mini Glue Dot.

Simple card with some bling to make it special! Make sure to check out Mary’s Creatively Simple card over on Create with Connie and Mary!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Crafting with You
Inks: Azure Afternoon
Markers: Melon Mambo, Azure Afternoon, Parakeet Party
Cardstock: Basic White, Thick Basic White, Azure Afternoon, Smoky Slate, Melon Mambo
Accessories: Crafting with You Dies, Basics 3D Embossing Folder, Iridescent Rhinestones, Simply Elegant Trim, Adhesives


Be ready to deck the halls with Stampin' Up!'s HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE featuring a cute gingerbread man, whimsical tree, holly, and peppermint images and dies! The HOME FOR CHRISTMAS DIES also include fun tag and pocket shapes, plus a scallop border! The classic greetings will finish your projects with some festive cheer. We've paired the HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the TIMELESS CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring traditional colors, plaids and stripes for your seasonal-themed crafts. Our HOME FOR CHRISTMAS COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO gift card holders for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use. See more details HERE!

How fun to create a traditional Christmas Village using Stampin' Up!'s WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE! Stamp the houses, trees and deer elements to build your holiday scene or cut them quickly with the detailed shapes and the WELCOME NOEL DIES. We used greetings from the Winter Adventures stamp set or use your own sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE with the WINTER DREAMS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring white on deep blue designs for your winter-themed crafts. Our WELCOME NOEL COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO enhanced special fold card ideas for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use. See more details HERE!

Create the feel of a nature walk through the winter woods with Stampin' Up! FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE! Stamp the pinecone and then add textured details using the FROSTED PINECONES DECORATIVE MASKS or cut the detailed shapes with the FROSTED PINECONES DIES. Add one of the heartfelt winter sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE with the WHISPERING WOODS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER. Our FROSTED PINECONES COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small decor ideas for a total of SIX tutorials, all full of seasonal charm. See more details HERE!

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