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IM229 – Perfectly Penciled

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Happy Monday! It’s time for our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenge!  This week we have a flowery bedspread to inspire us!

PERFECTLY PENCILED DESIGNER PAPER

I really like this bouquet of flowers in the Perfectly Penciled DSP, so decided to cut out one of them for today’s card and color it!

Stampin’ Details:

    • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Fresh Freesia cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
    • Two 1/2 x 4-1/4 pieces of Basic Black cardstock were added to a 3-1/2 x 4-1/4 piece of Basic White cardstock, then adhered to the front.
    • The large bouquet of flowers was cut from the Perfectly Penciled DSP.  They were colored with the following Stampin’ Blends: Fresh Freesia Combo, Daffodil Delight Combo, Tahitian Tide Combo, Dark Mint Macaron, Shaded Spruce Combo, and Polished Pink Combo.  It was hand-cut and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • The greeting from Happiness Abounds was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Fresh Freesia cardstock and cut with the label from Heron Dies.  It was added with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • A trio of Glossy Dots were added to the background.

Does it look like the bedspread?  I think so!  OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

Make some "hay" designing your cards and projects with Stampin' Up!'s darling TRACTOR & CO BUNDLE!  Stamp and fill the tractor and wagon with pumpkins, corn stalks, trees or hay and finish with a birthday, thinking of you, thanks or holiday greeting!  The TRACTOR & CO DIES will help you build your tractors in any color and design you want.  We've used the bright colors in the FULL OF LIFE 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for our cheerful farm.  In our TRACTOR & CO  COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two cute favor or gift card holders for the farmer or gardener in your life!  See more details HERE!

These CHARMING DAY STAMPS have beautiful rose and anemone flower designs that were hand drawn with a calligraphy pen, resulting in open line art that’s perfect for coloring.  These sweet florals will highlight your spring, summer or fall projects!  Add the CHARMING DAY DIES to enhance your paper crafting projects with gorgeous floral and greenery cutouts.  We've also used the coordinating FLORAL CHARM 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER to give a modern twist on these vintage designs.  In our CHARMING DAY CARD COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT card projects.  See more details HERE!

Stampin' Up!'s new DistINKtive style PERFECTLY PEARS BUNDLE makes creating quick and easy with the two-step stamping!   Stamp the outline in a dark color, then color it with the solid image that fits inside...the shading is already done for you!  You'll love the vintage fruit, delicate flowers and timeless sentiments included in this bundle!   The PERFECTLY PEARS DIES even include some stand-alone greenery images and a couple labels to cut out your sentiments.  We've used the PAINTERLY PEARS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER included in the PAINTERLY PEARS SUITE on our projects.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX card projects...four regular and two cute-as-can-be favors!  See more details HERE!

 

CCMC716 – Heron Habitat

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It’s Thursday and you know that means it is time for a Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge.  We have a fun color challenge for you this week!  Wonder what everyone will use for their mystery color!

HERON HABITAT

Something about this Heron Habitat stamp set appealed to me from the very first!  I couldn’t wait to use it for this challenge!  Maybe because our Florida home is right next to the White Heron Golf Course, so we see a LOT of them around here!  I also used the new Deckle Rectangle Dies…seriously LOVE them!  My “any color” choice was Pool Party!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Pool Party cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was cut with the Deckle Rectangle Dies.  (Save the cut-out piece for another project!)
  • I backed the opening with a 2-1/2 x 4 piece of Hues of Happiness Designer Paper, then added it to the base card.
  • The grass and cattails were cut with the Heron dies from Basic Black cardstock, and placed at the bottom of the opening.  Another grass was cut with the Heron dies from Sahara Sand cardstock and trimmed, the adhered to the outside corner of the opening.
  • The heron was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White cardstock and colored with the Sahara Sand Marker, the beak with Pumpkin Pie.  It was cut with the Heron Dies an added to the outside of the opening with Stampin’ Dimensionals and the trimmed grass around it.
  • The birds were stamped with Memento Black Ink on the DSP.
  • The greeting from Heron Habitat was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Pool Party cardstock and cut with the label in the Heron Dies.  It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • A trio of Faux Sea Glass Shapes were added to the front.

I’m SO happy with how this turned out!  I love the color combo!  OK, go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

Make some "hay" designing your cards and projects with Stampin' Up!'s darling TRACTOR & CO BUNDLE!  Stamp and fill the tractor and wagon with pumpkins, corn stalks, trees or hay and finish with a birthday, thinking of you, thanks or holiday greeting!  The TRACTOR & CO DIES will help you build your tractors in any color and design you want.  We've used the bright colors in the FULL OF LIFE 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for our cheerful farm.  In our TRACTOR & CO  COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two cute favor or gift card holders for the farmer or gardener in your life!  See more details HERE!

These CHARMING DAY STAMPS have beautiful rose and anemone flower designs that were hand drawn with a calligraphy pen, resulting in open line art that’s perfect for coloring.  These sweet florals will highlight your spring, summer or fall projects!  Add the CHARMING DAY DIES to enhance your paper crafting projects with gorgeous floral and greenery cutouts.  We've also used the coordinating FLORAL CHARM 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER to give a modern twist on these vintage designs.  In our CHARMING DAY CARD COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT card projects.  See more details HERE!

Stampin' Up!'s new DistINKtive style PERFECTLY PEARS BUNDLE makes creating quick and easy with the two-step stamping!   Stamp the outline in a dark color, then color it with the solid image that fits inside...the shading is already done for you!  You'll love the vintage fruit, delicate flowers and timeless sentiments included in this bundle!   The PERFECTLY PEARS DIES even include some stand-alone greenery images and a couple labels to cut out your sentiments.  We've used the PAINTERLY PEARS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER included in the PAINTERLY PEARS SUITE on our projects.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX card projects...four regular and two cute-as-can-be favors!  See more details HERE!

 

IM199 – Cutest Halloween

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Happy Monday! It’s time for our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenge!  This week we have a FUN Halloween wreath!  Have I ever mentioned that I LOVE wreaths?  I change out the one on my door for every occasion I can!  Halloween is just around the corner, now!

CUTEST HALLOWEEN BUNDLE

The images in the Cutest Halloween Bundle are OH SO CUTE!  I thought they would work perfectly with this challenge.  I even changed out the faces on the ghost so that they weren’t all alike!

Stampin’ Details:

    • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Basic Black cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
    • The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic Gray was embossed with the Bark Embossing Folder (to resemble a door!)
    • A 2-1/2 x 5-1/4 strip of Cute Halloween DSP in the stripe pattern was added down the center.
    • Two 3/8 x 5-1/4 strips of Black Glitter Paper were added on each side of the DSP.
    • The Encircles in Beauty Die represents the wreath and it was cut from Basic Black cardstock and added to the DSP with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • A 1-5/8 Layering Circle cut from Pumpkin Pie was added over it with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • Three of the ghosts were stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White cardstock and the three different faces added to them with Memento Black Ink.  They were punched with the Halloween Punch and added on front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • Hey Boo! was stamped on Granny Apple Green cardstock, then trimmed so just the word Boo! was showing, and the edges roughed up to resemble a sign.  It was added with a Mini Stampin’ Dimensional to the front.  The post is a sliver of Granny Apple Green cardstock.
    • A trio of Cute Stars in Black were added to the background.
    • The White Glittery Organdy Ribbon was colored with the Dark Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends, then tied in a bow and added to the front with a Mini Glue Dot.  (LOVE that you can create any color ribbon with the Stampin’ Blends!)

 

This just turned out SOOOO cute and it looks a little like the wreath, right? OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

 

Make some "hay" designing your cards and projects with Stampin' Up!'s darling TRACTOR & CO BUNDLE!  Stamp and fill the tractor and wagon with pumpkins, corn stalks, trees or hay and finish with a birthday, thinking of you, thanks or holiday greeting!  The TRACTOR & CO DIES will help you build your tractors in any color and design you want.  We've used the bright colors in the FULL OF LIFE 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for our cheerful farm.  In our TRACTOR & CO  COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two cute favor or gift card holders for the farmer or gardener in your life!  See more details HERE!

These CHARMING DAY STAMPS have beautiful rose and anemone flower designs that were hand drawn with a calligraphy pen, resulting in open line art that’s perfect for coloring.  These sweet florals will highlight your spring, summer or fall projects!  Add the CHARMING DAY DIES to enhance your paper crafting projects with gorgeous floral and greenery cutouts.  We've also used the coordinating FLORAL CHARM 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER to give a modern twist on these vintage designs.  In our CHARMING DAY CARD COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT card projects.  See more details HERE!

Stampin' Up!'s new DistINKtive style PERFECTLY PEARS BUNDLE makes creating quick and easy with the two-step stamping!   Stamp the outline in a dark color, then color it with the solid image that fits inside...the shading is already done for you!  You'll love the vintage fruit, delicate flowers and timeless sentiments included in this bundle!   The PERFECTLY PEARS DIES even include some stand-alone greenery images and a couple labels to cut out your sentiments.  We've used the PAINTERLY PEARS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER included in the PAINTERLY PEARS SUITE on our projects.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX card projects...four regular and two cute-as-can-be favors!  See more details HERE!

 

IM198 – Pretty Pumpkins

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Happy Monday! It’s time for our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenge!  This week we have a pretty tablescape for our inspiration piece!  Isn’t this GORGEOUS?  Love the textures and shine…so inviting!

PRETTY PUMPKINS BUNDLE

I’m using the Pretty Pumpkins Bundle AGAIN for this week’s card!  You’ll probably be sick of me using it by the time fall is over!  But, it seemed perfect for today’s challenge.  I followed along with the trio of plates for my trio of pumpkins and added the shine with Adhesive Sequins and Be Dazzling Paper (unfortunately sold out during SAB…hope they bring it back!)

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 White was added on top.
    • A 1-1/4 x 4 piece of Beauty of the Earth DSP was added to the bottom.
    • The filigree pumpkin from the Detailed Pumpkins Dies was cut from Cajun Craze and adhered to the front.
    • The slotted pumpkin from Pumpkin Pie cardstock with the die and added Mango Melody cardstock behind it.
    • The detail pumpkin from Pretty Pumpkins Stamp Set was stamped with Pumpkin Pie Ink on Basic White cardstock and cut with the Die.  Both front pumpkins were added with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • Two leaves were cut with the dies from Be Dazzling Paper (substitute Gold/Rose Gold Paper) and added with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • The greeting from Pretty Pumpkins stamp set was stamped with Early Espresso Ink on Pumpkin Pie and hand-cut close to the letters.  It was added with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals
    • A trio of Artistry Blooms Sequins were added to the background.

 

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

 

Make some "hay" designing your cards and projects with Stampin' Up!'s darling TRACTOR & CO BUNDLE!  Stamp and fill the tractor and wagon with pumpkins, corn stalks, trees or hay and finish with a birthday, thinking of you, thanks or holiday greeting!  The TRACTOR & CO DIES will help you build your tractors in any color and design you want.  We've used the bright colors in the FULL OF LIFE 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for our cheerful farm.  In our TRACTOR & CO  COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two cute favor or gift card holders for the farmer or gardener in your life!  See more details HERE!

These CHARMING DAY STAMPS have beautiful rose and anemone flower designs that were hand drawn with a calligraphy pen, resulting in open line art that’s perfect for coloring.  These sweet florals will highlight your spring, summer or fall projects!  Add the CHARMING DAY DIES to enhance your paper crafting projects with gorgeous floral and greenery cutouts.  We've also used the coordinating FLORAL CHARM 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER to give a modern twist on these vintage designs.  In our CHARMING DAY CARD COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT card projects.  See more details HERE!

Stampin' Up!'s new DistINKtive style PERFECTLY PEARS BUNDLE makes creating quick and easy with the two-step stamping!   Stamp the outline in a dark color, then color it with the solid image that fits inside...the shading is already done for you!  You'll love the vintage fruit, delicate flowers and timeless sentiments included in this bundle!   The PERFECTLY PEARS DIES even include some stand-alone greenery images and a couple labels to cut out your sentiments.  We've used the PAINTERLY PEARS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER included in the PAINTERLY PEARS SUITE on our projects.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX card projects...four regular and two cute-as-can-be favors!  See more details HERE!

 

IM197 – Pretty Pumpkins

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Happy Monday! It’s time for our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenge!  This week we have a batch of colorful cookies for our inspiration piece!  Don’t they look delicious?

PRETTY PUMPKINS BUNDLE

I love the filigree pumpkin die in this Paper Pumpkins Bundle.  I pulled out the gingham/plaid from the inspiration by using the Peaceful Place Designer Paper.  This DSP is very subtle, but goes great with the brighter Bermuda Bay color!

Stampin’ Details:

    • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Bermuda Bay cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
    • The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was added on top.
    • A 2 x 4 piece of Peaceful Place DSP was added to the left side.
    • The filigree pumpkin was cut from Bermuda Bay cardstock with the Detailed Pumpkins Dies and adhered to the front.
    • The vine was stamped with Basic Gray Ink and the pumpkin was stamped with Bermuda Bay Ink on Basic White cardstock and both cut with the Detailed Pumpkins Dies.  The vine was colored with Old Olive and Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Blends.  Both were added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • The leaf for the pumpkin was cut from Old Olive cardstock with the die and added with a Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • The greeting from Pretty Pumpkins was stamped with Basic Gray Ink.
    • Some Simply Elegant Silver Trim was tied in a bow and added to the stem with a Mini Glue Dot.
    • A Basic Rhinestone Jewel was added to the leaf.

 

I love these Bermuda Bay pumpkins and they worked great for the inspiration challenge this week!  OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

 

Make some "hay" designing your cards and projects with Stampin' Up!'s darling TRACTOR & CO BUNDLE!  Stamp and fill the tractor and wagon with pumpkins, corn stalks, trees or hay and finish with a birthday, thinking of you, thanks or holiday greeting!  The TRACTOR & CO DIES will help you build your tractors in any color and design you want.  We've used the bright colors in the FULL OF LIFE 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for our cheerful farm.  In our TRACTOR & CO  COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two cute favor or gift card holders for the farmer or gardener in your life!  See more details HERE!

These CHARMING DAY STAMPS have beautiful rose and anemone flower designs that were hand drawn with a calligraphy pen, resulting in open line art that’s perfect for coloring.  These sweet florals will highlight your spring, summer or fall projects!  Add the CHARMING DAY DIES to enhance your paper crafting projects with gorgeous floral and greenery cutouts.  We've also used the coordinating FLORAL CHARM 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER to give a modern twist on these vintage designs.  In our CHARMING DAY CARD COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT card projects.  See more details HERE!

Stampin' Up!'s new DistINKtive style PERFECTLY PEARS BUNDLE makes creating quick and easy with the two-step stamping!   Stamp the outline in a dark color, then color it with the solid image that fits inside...the shading is already done for you!  You'll love the vintage fruit, delicate flowers and timeless sentiments included in this bundle!   The PERFECTLY PEARS DIES even include some stand-alone greenery images and a couple labels to cut out your sentiments.  We've used the PAINTERLY PEARS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER included in the PAINTERLY PEARS SUITE on our projects.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX card projects...four regular and two cute-as-can-be favors!  See more details HERE!

 

CCMC684 – Christmas Season

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It’s Thursday and you know that means it is time for a Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge.  Today’s color combination was uniquely challenging…mostly because what In Color would I use?  I love them ALL this year!

CHRISTMAS SEASON BUNDLE

I have used Soft Succulent a LOT since it came out, so that is the In Color I picked to feature with the neutrals of Crumb Cake and Early Espresso.

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Early Espresso cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • A 2-1/2 x 5-1/4 piece of Tidings of Christmas Designer Paper was added to the right side of a 4 x 5-1/4 piece of Crumb Cake cardstock.
  • A 3/8 x 5-1/4 piece of Early Espresso cardstock hides the seam.
  • The greeting from Christmas to Remember was stamped with Early Espresso Ink on scrap Basic White cardstock and cut with the Christmas Labels Dies.  It is popped upon the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The pinecones from Christmas Season stamp set were stamped with Crumb Cake and Early Espresso Inks, the pine branches with Soft Succulent Ink and the greenery with Crumb Cake Ink on Basic White, then all cut with the Christmas Labels Dies.
  • They were assembled around the label and popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Some Gold Shimmer Ribbon was tied in a bow and added above the greenery.
  • A trio of Soft Succulent In Color Jewels were added to the background.

 

This was the first time I’ve used the Christmas Season bundle…what fun!  OK, go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this color challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

 

Make some "hay" designing your cards and projects with Stampin' Up!'s darling TRACTOR & CO BUNDLE!  Stamp and fill the tractor and wagon with pumpkins, corn stalks, trees or hay and finish with a birthday, thinking of you, thanks or holiday greeting!  The TRACTOR & CO DIES will help you build your tractors in any color and design you want.  We've used the bright colors in the FULL OF LIFE 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for our cheerful farm.  In our TRACTOR & CO  COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two cute favor or gift card holders for the farmer or gardener in your life!  See more details HERE!

These CHARMING DAY STAMPS have beautiful rose and anemone flower designs that were hand drawn with a calligraphy pen, resulting in open line art that’s perfect for coloring.  These sweet florals will highlight your spring, summer or fall projects!  Add the CHARMING DAY DIES to enhance your paper crafting projects with gorgeous floral and greenery cutouts.  We've also used the coordinating FLORAL CHARM 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER to give a modern twist on these vintage designs.  In our CHARMING DAY CARD COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT card projects.  See more details HERE!

Stampin' Up!'s new DistINKtive style PERFECTLY PEARS BUNDLE makes creating quick and easy with the two-step stamping!   Stamp the outline in a dark color, then color it with the solid image that fits inside...the shading is already done for you!  You'll love the vintage fruit, delicate flowers and timeless sentiments included in this bundle!   The PERFECTLY PEARS DIES even include some stand-alone greenery images and a couple labels to cut out your sentiments.  We've used the PAINTERLY PEARS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER included in the PAINTERLY PEARS SUITE on our projects.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX card projects...four regular and two cute-as-can-be favors!  See more details HERE!

Creatively Simple 4 – Biggest Wish

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Welcome to Create with Connie and Mary’s second Creatively Simple Challenge!  Each month Mary and I will pick a theme…this month it is “Hello” and we each create a simple card every week using that theme!  This is our fourth week and the end of the month, so next month we will have a different theme!

I used Stampin’ Up!’s Biggest Wish for my simple card today.  This set has all greetings in it with fun fonts!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Polished Pink cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
  • A 3-3/4 x 5 piece of Basic Black was added on top.
  • The 2 x 5 piece of Expressions in Ink Designer Paper was added across the center.
  • The tag was cut from Polished Pink cardstock with the Tailored Made Tag Dies and hello from Biggest Wish stamped three times on the tag with Memento Black Ink.  It was also stamped on Basic White cardstock and hand-cut, then added over the center one on the tag with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The circle for the tag was cut from Gold Metallic paper and added to the tag.
  • Some gold Elegant Trim was tied on the tag with a bow.
  • The tag was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals on an angle.

 

Isn’t that a fun card and I love that designer paper!  Make sure to check out what Mary did this week for her “Hello” Creatively Simple card over on Create with Connie and Mary!  Stay tune next week for another Creatively Simple card!

 

Make some "hay" designing your cards and projects with Stampin' Up!'s darling TRACTOR & CO BUNDLE!  Stamp and fill the tractor and wagon with pumpkins, corn stalks, trees or hay and finish with a birthday, thinking of you, thanks or holiday greeting!  The TRACTOR & CO DIES will help you build your tractors in any color and design you want.  We've used the bright colors in the FULL OF LIFE 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for our cheerful farm.  In our TRACTOR & CO  COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two cute favor or gift card holders for the farmer or gardener in your life!  See more details HERE!

These CHARMING DAY STAMPS have beautiful rose and anemone flower designs that were hand drawn with a calligraphy pen, resulting in open line art that’s perfect for coloring.  These sweet florals will highlight your spring, summer or fall projects!  Add the CHARMING DAY DIES to enhance your paper crafting projects with gorgeous floral and greenery cutouts.  We've also used the coordinating FLORAL CHARM 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER to give a modern twist on these vintage designs.  In our CHARMING DAY CARD COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT card projects.  See more details HERE!

Stampin' Up!'s new DistINKtive style PERFECTLY PEARS BUNDLE makes creating quick and easy with the two-step stamping!   Stamp the outline in a dark color, then color it with the solid image that fits inside...the shading is already done for you!  You'll love the vintage fruit, delicate flowers and timeless sentiments included in this bundle!   The PERFECTLY PEARS DIES even include some stand-alone greenery images and a couple labels to cut out your sentiments.  We've used the PAINTERLY PEARS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER included in the PAINTERLY PEARS SUITE on our projects.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX card projects...four regular and two cute-as-can-be favors!  See more details HERE!

 

IM195 – Penguin Place

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Happy Monday! It’s time for our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenge!  This week we have some fun penguin cookies for our inspiration piece!

 

PENGUIN PLACE

Of course…I just had to use Stampin’ Up!’s Penguin Place Stamp Set along with the Stitched Snowflake Dies for my card!

 

Stampin’ Details:

    • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Polished Pink cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
    • The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was embossed with the snowflake Wintery Embossing Folder.  (I ran it thru twice so I covered the entire front.)
    • A circle was cut from the Whimsy & Wonder Designer Paper with the Layering Circles Dies and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • Snowflakes were cut from Polished Pink, Blushing Bride and Fresh Freesia cardstock with the Stitched Snowflakes Dies and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • The penguin body was punched from Basic Black, the inside from Basic White, and the feet from Pumpkin Pie cardstock with the Penguin Builder Punch.
    • The eyes were stamped with Memento Black Ink and the nose with Pumpkin Pie Ink on the inside Basic White body.
    • The scarf and hat from Penguin Place stamp set were stamped with Fresh Freesia ink on Basic White cardstock and hand-cut, then added to the penguin.  The penguin was added to the circle with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • Season’s Greetings was stamped with Polished Pink Ink on Basic White and cut with the 1″ Layering Circle.
    • Subtle Shimmer Sequins were added to the circle and the center of the snowflakes for a little bling.

 

I absolutely LOVE this card with the unusual holiday colors!  OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

 

Make some "hay" designing your cards and projects with Stampin' Up!'s darling TRACTOR & CO BUNDLE!  Stamp and fill the tractor and wagon with pumpkins, corn stalks, trees or hay and finish with a birthday, thinking of you, thanks or holiday greeting!  The TRACTOR & CO DIES will help you build your tractors in any color and design you want.  We've used the bright colors in the FULL OF LIFE 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for our cheerful farm.  In our TRACTOR & CO  COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two cute favor or gift card holders for the farmer or gardener in your life!  See more details HERE!

These CHARMING DAY STAMPS have beautiful rose and anemone flower designs that were hand drawn with a calligraphy pen, resulting in open line art that’s perfect for coloring.  These sweet florals will highlight your spring, summer or fall projects!  Add the CHARMING DAY DIES to enhance your paper crafting projects with gorgeous floral and greenery cutouts.  We've also used the coordinating FLORAL CHARM 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER to give a modern twist on these vintage designs.  In our CHARMING DAY CARD COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT card projects.  See more details HERE!

Stampin' Up!'s new DistINKtive style PERFECTLY PEARS BUNDLE makes creating quick and easy with the two-step stamping!   Stamp the outline in a dark color, then color it with the solid image that fits inside...the shading is already done for you!  You'll love the vintage fruit, delicate flowers and timeless sentiments included in this bundle!   The PERFECTLY PEARS DIES even include some stand-alone greenery images and a couple labels to cut out your sentiments.  We've used the PAINTERLY PEARS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER included in the PAINTERLY PEARS SUITE on our projects.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX card projects...four regular and two cute-as-can-be favors!  See more details HERE!

 

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