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CS210 – Gathering Moments

September 9, 2025 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Our Creatively Simple new theme this month is “Autumn Wishes”! Fall! One of my most favorite times of the year!

GATHERING MEMORIES

This card came together SO easily…I had a bunch of these pieces already stamped and cut on my desk! I just pulled them all together!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Cajun Craze cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic Beige was stamped with the leaf in Basic Beige Ink randomly down the center.
Two 1 x 5-1/4 strips of Timeless Plaid DSP were added down each side.
The greeting was stamped with Early Espresso Ink on Basic White cardstock, then punched with the 2″ Circle Punch. The splatter image was stamped off with Basic Beige Ink in the background.
The 2-3/8″ Circle was punched from Cajun Craze cardstock and the white circle layered on top. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Two leaves were stamped on Basic Beige cardstock with Cajun Craze Ink and cut with the Dies. They were added to the bottom of the circle with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Some Early Espresso Linen Thread was tied in a bow and added to the stems with a Mini Glue Dot.

Really! That’s it! I love that check DSP! OK check out Debbie’s new Creatively Simple card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

Supplies:

Stamps: Gathering Memories
Inks: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Basic Beige
Cardstock: Basic White, Basic Beige, Cajun Craze
Designer Paper: Timeless Plaid 6×6
Accessories: Gathering Memories Dies, 2 & 2-3/8″ Circle Punches, Early Espresso/Old Olive Linen Thread Combo, Adhesives

Create stunning fall-theme cards and projects using Stampin' Up!'s GATHERING MOMENTS BUNDLE! The harvest-themed images featuring two large and several smaller leaves, acorns, mushrooms and heartfelt sentiments are perfect to express your gratitude and love. The distinctive stamp style images easily create depth and texture. We've used the gorgeous GATHERING TOGETHER 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its colorful designs for a little bit of wow! In our GATHERING MOMENTS COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fall home decor projects! See more details HERE!

Celebrate fall by creating seasonal arrangements of oak leaves, acorns, pumpkins, and gourds with Stampin' Up!'s AMBER AUTUMN BUNDLE on your cards and home decor projects! Stamp a bunch of colorful leaves or use the detailed background die to create a leaf pattern background and add smaller leaf and wheat details! We've used the beautiful AUTUMN TOILE 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its rustic designs to complement the bundle. In our AMBER AUTUMN COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun folds that really show off the designs! See more details HERE!

Start to deck the halls for Christmas with Stampin' Up!'s JOLLY HOLLY BUNDLE! Use the poinsettias, bells or holly images to capture that festive spirit and then select one of the heartfelt sentiments! You can create a textured background with the Hybrid Embossing Folder/Dies that allows you to raise the cut leaves for a 3D effect! We've used the beautiful SEASON OF ELEGANCE 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its touches of gold for an even more elevated look! In our JOLLY HOLLY COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two cute favors to get you started on your holiday giving! See more details HERE!

IM401 – Artistic Leaves

September 8, 2025 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Create with Stamping Friends Inspiration Monday challenges. This week’s inspiration is some plaid patterns!

ARTISTIC LEAVES

Of course, our Timeless Plaids DSP was a perfect backdrop for my card! I had these 2″ squares left over from my stamp class last week!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Cajun Craze cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic Beige cardstock was added on top.
Two coordinating patterns of the 2″ square Timeless Plaid DSP were added side by side on the front.
The Artistic Leaves large leaf was stamped with Cajun Craze Ink and the inside with Basic Beige Ink on Basic Beige cardstock and speckles with Cajun Craze Ink. It was hand-cut and added to the center of the card.
The greeting was stamped with Cajun Craze Ink in the center and stamped off speckles added around with Cajun Craze Ink. It was punched with the 1-1/2″ Circle Punch and added to the front.
The 5″ Irregular Weave Trim was tied in a knot and then added to the stem with a Mini Glue Dot.

I think fall and plaids just go together, don’t you? OK, check out Debbie’s Inspiration Monday card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Artistic Leaves
Inks: Basic Beige, Cajun Craze
C/S: Basic Beige, Cajun Craze
DSP: Timeless Plaid 6×6
Accessories: 1-1/2″ Circle Punch, Irregular Weave Trim Adhesives

CS209 – Gathering Moments

September 2, 2025 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Our Creatively Simple new theme this month is “Autumn Wishes”! It’s getting to be that time of year!

GATHERING MEMORIES

This Suite of products is SO pretty! I love the vibrant fall colors in the DSP especially!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Cajun Craze cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic Beige cardstock is embossed with the Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder.
A 1-1/2 x 5-1/4 piece o Gathering Together DSP is added to the right side.
The Nested Essentials Die was cut from Basic White cardstock and stamped with the greeting in Old Olive Ink. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The leaves were stamped with Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze and Old Olive Inks, the mushroom with Crumb Cake Ink on Basic Beige cardstock, then cut with the Dies. They were added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Some Irregular Weave Trim was folded in half and tucked under the leaves with a Mini Glue Dot.
A trio of Cajun Craze & Gold Dots were added to the background and tag.

Love the fall colors! Check out Debbie’s new Creatively Simple card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

Supplies:

Stamps: Gathering Memories
Inks: Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake
Blends: Crumb Cake Combo, Lemon Lime Twist Combo
Cardstock: Basic White, Basic Beige, Cajun Craze
Designer Paper: Gathering Together 12×12
Accessories: Gathering Memories Dies, Nested Essentials Dies, Cajun Craze & Gold Dots, Irregular Weave Trim, Adhesives

Saturday Blog Hop – Orange Colored Sky

August 30, 2025 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s Saturday and time for our Create with Stamping Friends Blog Hop. This month we will be featuring song titles with colors in them! This week’s theme is “Orange Colored Sky” by Nat King Cole and we are to use any shade of orange on our cards!

AMBER AUTUMN

I immediately thought of pumpkins and how they come in a variety of orange shades of color! I love this new Amber Autumn Bundle (available Sept 3).

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Timid Tiger cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was added on top.
The second 4 x 5-1/4 piece of Basic White cardstock was cut with the background Amber Autumn Die, then brushed with Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight Inks. It was trimmed to 3-3/4 x 5 and added to the front with Monoadhesive Glue.
The Party Banner was cut from the Celebratory Sips Designer Paper and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A 3/4 x 3-1/2 piece of Peach Pie cardstock was added towards the bottom of the banner.
The pumpkins were stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White cardstock and colored with Peach Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Timid Tiger, Old Olive and Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends. It was cut with the Amber Autumn Die and added to the banner with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Blessed was inked with Pumpkin Pie Ink on 1/2 x 2 piece of Basic White cardstock and the ends cut at an angle. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Some orange Party Dots (Last Chance) were added to the background.

Love the background on this card! OK, next up on our blog hop is our Create with Stamping Friends website, then on to creative Debbie Henderson, or head backwards to see Melissa Davies’ fabulous project and see what everyone did with this challenge!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Amber Autumn
Inks: Memento Black, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive
Blends: Lemon Lime Twist, Timid Tiger, Peach Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Cajun Craze
C/S: Basic White, Timid Tiger, Peach Pie
Designer Paper: Celebratory Sips 12×12
Accessories: Amber Autumn Dies, Party Banners Dies, Party Dots, Blending Brushes, Adhesives

CSF845 – Classic Weddings

November 21, 2024 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s Thursday and you know that means it is time for a Create with Stamping Friends Thursday Challenge. We have a fun sketch for you to try this week!

CLASSIC WEDDING

We’ve kind of grown past the wedding phase in our family…at least until all the grandkids are grown up! But I knew I could do more with this set than just wedding! It reminds me of my blog banner that I change out according to the season! So, I had fun making this trunk full of pumpkins!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Boho Blue cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 3-1/2 x 4-3/4 piece of Country Woods Designer Paper was added to the front.
A 2 x 4 piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock was added across the bottom.
The car detail from the new Classic Wedding (Online Exclusive) was stamped with Memento Black Ink and the color Boho Blue for the body. The wheels were stamped with Memento Black and the window with stamped off Pool Party Ink. The car was cut with the die.
The bumper, window frame, tail lights were cut with the dies from Smoky Slate cardstock. Inside the tail lights with Basic White cardstock.
The banner was stamped with Boho Blue Ink on Basic White cardstock and the inside stamped with Hello Fall from Choose Happy stamp set in Memento Black Ink. It was added to the trunk with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The pumpkins from Choose Happy were stamped with Memento Black Ink and colored with Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends. They were hand-cut and added to the trunk with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The flowers were cut with the dies from Daffodil Delight Cardstock and the centers colored with Pecan Pie Blends.
The pennant banner was cut from Basic White cardstock and colored with Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends.
A trio of Regal Foiled Adhesive Backed Dots were added to the top right corner.

OK…what else can I add to this trunk? OK, go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Stamping Friends.

Supplies:
Stamps: Classic Wedding (Online Exclusive)
Ink: Memento Black, Boho Blue, Pool Party
Blends: Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Pecan Pie
Cardstock: Basic White, Boho Blue, Misty Moonlight, Country Woods 12×12 Designer Paper
Accessories: Classic Wedding Dies (Online Exclusive), Regals Foiled Adhesive Bakced Dots, Adhesives

CS163 – Autumn Expressions

October 15, 2024 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome to Create with Stamping Friends Creatively Simple Challenge! Each month Debbie and I will pick a theme for our simple cards. Our theme for October is Happy Harvest! Just in time for fall and upcoming Thanksgiving ideas!

AUTUMN EXPRESSIONS

I love the fall decor using teals and purples! I was inspired by a print I saw at the store to make this card in those colors with some Gray Granite!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Gray Granite cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The front of the base card was embossed with the Forever Plaid Embossing Folder.
A 3 x 4-1/4 piece of Lost Lagoon cardstock was randomly stamped with the leaf from Autumn Expressions stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink. It was added to the front towards the top.
The greeting from Autumn Expressions was stamped with Lost Lagoon Ink on Basic White cardstock and cut with the center frame piece from the Autumn Expressions Die. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Two leaves were cut from Lost Lagoon cardstock and cut with the Dies.
Two leaves were stamped with Blackberry Bliss Ink on Basic White cardstock and colored with Blackberry Bliss using the Blending Brush and cut with the Die.
The tree ring was stamped with Gray Granite Ink on Gray Granite cardstock and colored with the Gray Granite Ink using the Blending Brush and cut with the Die.
Two leaf fronds were cut from Blackberry Bliss cardstock using the Dies.
Everything was assembled next to the greeting label and added with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A trio of Silver Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins were added to the background and leaf.
Some Silver Trim (Clearance Rack) was tied in a bow and added to the top leaf.

I love how the sparkle of silver makes these colors pop! Check out Debbie’s new Creatively Simple card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

Supplies:
Stamps: Autumn Expressions
Ink: Gray Granite, Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon
Cardstock: Basic White, Lost Lagoon, Gray Granite, Blackberry Bliss
Accessories: Autumn Expressions Dies, Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins, Silver Trim, Adhesives

IM353 – Rustic Crate

October 7, 2024 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Create with Stamping Friends Inspiration Monday challenges. This week’s inspiration challenge is a fall decor scene…wouldn’t this be pretty on a patio or porch?

RUSTIC CRATE

Again I’m using a bundle from the past catalog, Rustic Crate. The pumpkin and sunflower images were perfect to use and seem to pop off the Country Woods Designer Paper.

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Pumpkin Pie cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic Beige cardstock was embossed with the Dashing Designs Embossing Folder and added to the front.
A 1-1/2 x 5 strip of Pumpkin Pie cardstock was added down the center.
The 3-1/2 x 3-3/4 piece of Country Woods Designer Paper was added on top, centered.
The crate from Rustic Crate was stamped with Early Espresso Ink on Crumb Cake cardstock and cut with the Die. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The pumpkin/sunflower image from Rustic Crate stamp set was stamped with Early Espresso Ink on Basic Beige cardstock (I love the more toned-down look vs. stamping on Basic White.) It was colored with Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Combos and cut with the Rustic Crate Die. It was added to the crate with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The blessed greeting was selectively inked with Early Espresso Ink (or use a marker) and stamped on the 1/2 x 1-1/4 Basic Beige cardstock, then end was cut at an angle and adhered to the crate.
A trio of copper Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins were added to the background.

Don’t those pumpkins and sunflowers almost look photographed? OK, check out Debbie’s Inspiration Monday card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

Supplies:
Stamps: Rustic Crate
Inks: Early Espresso
Cardstock: Basic Beige, Pumpkin Pie, Crumb Cake, Country Woods 12×12 Designer Paper
Accessories: Rustic Crate Dies, Dashing Designs Embossing Folder, Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins, Adhesives

CS113 – Cottage Wreaths

October 31, 2023 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome to Create with Connie and Mary’s Creatively Simple Challenge! Each month Mary and I will pick a theme for our simple cards. This month the theme is Fall cards!

COTTAGE WREATHS

I’ve used three layers of the Cottage Wreaths Dies to make my fall wreath, pulling the colors from the All About Autumn Designer Paper.

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Pecan Pie cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 3-1/4 x 4-1/4 fall trees print from All About Autumn DSP was added at an angle on the front.
The 3 x 4 wood plank print from All About Autumn DSP was added at the opposite angle.
The wreath was cut from Cherry Cobbler, the next from Pumpkin Pie and the top from Crushed Curry cardstocks using the Country Wreath Dies. The bow was cut from Pecan Pie cardstock. Three leaf clusters were cut from Cherry Cobbler cardstock. They were adhered together, then added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Grateful from Cottage Wreaths Stamp Set was stamped on 1/2 x 2 piece of Basic White cardstock with Cherry Cobbler Ink and cut at an angle. It was tucked under the side of the wreath.
A trio of Adhesive Backed Speckled Dots were added to the wood plank DSP background.

SUPER simple, but I love this fall wreath! Check out Mary’s Creatively Simple card over on Create with Connie and Mary!

Supplies:
Stamps: Cottage Wreaths
Inks: Cherry Cobbler
Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Cobbler, Pecan Pie, Crushed Curry, All About Autumn Designer Paper
Accessories: Country Wreath Dies, Adhesive Backed Speckled Dots, Adhesives