IM128 – Birds & Branches

 

Happy Monday! It’s time for our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenge! This week’s inspiration is a lovely batch of cookies!

Of course, I just HAD to use my new Birds & Branches Bundle on my card!

Stampin’ Details:

• • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Magenta Madness cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Whisper White cardstock is embossed with the Old World Paper Embossing Folder (LOVE this new folder!)
  • A 2 x 4 piece of 6×6 In Color Designer Paper was added across the front with a 1/4 x 4 piece of Bermuda Bay cardstock, stamped with the Itty Bitty Greeting in Memento Black Ink.
  • The circle vine from Birds & More dies was cut from Granny Apple Green cardstock, then cut again with the Layering Circle Die that is just a little larger.  It was added to the larger circle cut again from Bumblebee cardstock, then added to the front.
  • The branch from Birds & Branches was stamped on Whisper White cardstock with Early Espresso Ink, the leaves with Granny Apple Green Ink and hand-cut.
  • One bird and wing was stamped with Melon Mambo Ink (or use Magenta Madness…I didn’t have it yet) and the other bird and wing with Bermuda Bay Ink.  The birds were cut with the Birds & More dies and the wings hand-cut.  The eye was made with a Black Stampin’ Write Marker.  They were popped up on the stem with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The heart was punched from Magenta Madness cardstock with the Dog Punch and added to the front.
  • Two In Color Enamel Dots were added to the front for a little bling.

OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

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No need for "hocus pocus" with Stampin' Up!'s adorable POTIONS & SPELLS STAMPS & DIES.  The Halloween images and coordinating sentiments are eerily perfect for cards, gift tags, scrapbook pages, treat packaging and more!   AND, Connie & Debbie have created two unique CHARACTERS using the dies that are sure to make you smile! We've paired the POTIONS & SPELLS BUNDLE with the NEUTRALS 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER to help you get your "spook" on!  Our new POTIONS & SPELLS COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX CARDS...two of them using our FUN die-cut characters!  See more details HERE!

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Celebrate the autumn and winter seasons using Stampin' Up!'s MORE THAN AUTUMN BUNDLE!  Use the stamps and dies to create your favorite warm, cozy and delicious food or beverages. Mix and match images, then add a personalized touch with the fun words and sentiments.   We've paired the MORE THAN AUTUMN BUNDLE with multi-seasonal ICONIC CELEBRATIONS 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER. Our new MORE THAN AUTUMN COLLECTION includes tutorials for SIX PROJECTS...four cards and two gift card packaging ideas!   See more details HERE!

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Imagine the creative possibilities using Stampin' Up!'s CHANGING LEAVES BUNDLE!  Stamp and cut out a variety of leaves with the stamp set and dies.  Add the Hybrid Embossing folder to emboss and cut leaves at the same time for lots of texture!  Mix and match colored cardstocks or blend multiple colors as much as you please and use the skeleton leaves for an even more artistic look!  One of the thoughtful greetings is perfect to finish off your card or project.  We've paired the CHANGING LEAVES BUNDLE with SPLENDID AUTUMN 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER. Our new CHANGING LEAVES CARD COLLECTION includes tutorials for SIX CARDS...four regular and two slimline sizes!  See more details HERE!

 

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