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Saturday Blog Hop – Christmas Favors

December 12, 2020 By Connie | 1 Comment

Happy Saturday! This week’s blog hop theme is “Christmas Favors”. This week’s theme is another one of my favorites because I love getting new ideas that I can use for small gifts for neighbors and friends! I picked up these cute little “Berry Pretty” Christmas lotions on sale at Ulta because of the Blackberry Bliss color, and created this little box to hold them! A bonus is that the lotion smells REALLY good!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is TWO 2-3/4 x 8-1/2 piece of Blackberry Bliss cardstock.
- With 8-1/2″ at top of Simply Scored Tool, score at 2″ on both pieces.
- Overlap and adhere the scored pieces to form the bottom of the box sleeve.

The lotion holder is 2-3/4 x 3 Blackberry Bliss.
- With the 3″ at the top of the Simply Scored, score at 1/2 and 2-1/2.
- Punch a 1-1/2″ Circle in the center (or the size of your lotion cap).
- Add Tear & Tape to each tab, then line up edges with the score lines on the base sleeves.
- Place lotion inside and secure in place with a small piece of Tear & Tape on the back.

Add 2-1/2 x 6 piece of Plaid Tidings Designer Paper to the front sleeve (line up at top, it will be slightly short but the greeting will hide it.)
- Punch a 1/4″ hole at the top thru both sleeve layers.
Tie 16″ of Snowflake Splendor Shimmer Ribbon in a bow to hold the sleeves closed
Poinsettia:
- Cut/Emboss three sizes of petals from Melon Mambo cardstock with Poinsettia Dies, adhere together with Mini Glue Dots. Add to front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Stamp two large and two small leaves from Poinsettia Petals Stamp Set with Mossy Meadow Ink, cut with Poinsettia Dies, adhere under poinsettia with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Stamp two seed pods from Poinsettia Petals Stamp Set with Blackberry Bliss Ink, color the seed head with Melon Mambo Blends, cut with Poinsettia Dies, then tuck under poinsettia.
- Cut two sprigs from Brushed Metallic Gold Paper with Poinsettia Dies, tuck under poinsettia on top of leaves.
- Add a Beaded Pearl to the center.
Stamp Warm Wishes greeting from Poinsettia Petals stamp set with Blackberry Bliss Ink on 3/4 x 2-3/4 piece of Melon Mambo cardstock, adhere at the bottom.

I LOVE that Plaid Tidings Paper…think I’d better stock up with another package! OK, next up on our blog hop is our Create with Connie and Mary website, then on to creative Mary Brown, or head backwards to see Brenda Nelson’s fabulous card and see what everyone did with this challenge!

Create wonderful dimensional poinsettias in a variety of sizes with the PRETTY POINSETTIA BUNDLE! The dies cut and emboss at the same time for lots of detail and texture. The coordinating stamp images add fun seasonal greetings, sprigs and other festive touches to your cards and projects. We've combined the PRETTY POINSETTIA BUNDLE and the A STITCHED SEASON 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for a traditional holiday look you'll love! You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO favors in our PRETTY POINSETTIA COLLECTION! See more details HERE!

Bring your most meaningful memories to life with the HEIRLOOM BOUTIQUE BUNDLE. You’ll love how the coordinating stamps and dies add delicate florals, layered details, and heartfelt sentiments to your cards, scrapbook pages, and handmade gifts. These timeless designs will help you turn every project into a keepsake to share and cherish. We've combined the HEIRLOOM BOUTIQUE BUNDLE and the BLOOMS BOUTIQUE 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for a soft artistic look! You'll get EIGHT step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT cards in our HEIRLOOM BOUTIQUE COLLECTION! See more details HERE!

Stamp a bunch of violets quickly with the line-drawn images in Stampin' Up!'s FRAMED VIOLETS BUNDLE (available for customers beginning July 1st). Layer them together easily and add a die-cut oval, some accent florals and leaves for extra texture and subtle details. Everyday greetings give a finished level of polish. We've combined the FRAMED VIOLETS BUNDLE and the VIOLET DREAMS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for an eye-catching cohesive look! You'll get SIX step-by-step tutorials for FOUR regular cards and TWO small 3D projects in our FRAMED VIOLETS COLLECTION! See more details HERE!

CCMC642 – Tag Buffet

December 10, 2020 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s Thursday again…the days really roll around quickly, especially this time of year! Create with Connie and Mary has a great color combination for you to try this week! It’s perfect for Christmas!

Here’s my card using Stampin’ Up!’s Tag Buffet Stamp Set. This set will be retiring…AND the coordinating Tag Buffet Project Kit is currently 50% off! While supplies last.

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Real Red cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
On top is a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Whisper White cardstock.
Three 1 x 4 pieces of Heartwarming Hugs Designer Paper in different patterns were added towards the left on the front.
A 1 x 5-1/4 strip of Pear Pizzazz cardstock was stamped with the greeting from Tag Buffet in Mossy Meadow Ink, then layered on a 1/2 x 5-1/4 strip of Mossy Meadow cardstock. It was added across the front.
A 2″ Circle was punched from Whisper White cardstock and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The ornament was stamped with Memento Black Ink and colored with Real Red Combo, Light Gray Granite, Dark Old Olive, Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends. It was cut out and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Two leaf branches were stamped with Mossy Meadow Ink and colored with Pear Pizzazz Marker. They were hand-cut and tucked behind the top of the ornament.
Some 1/8 Red/Gold Ribbon was tied in a bow and added to the top of the ornament.
A trio of Red Rhinestones were added to the ornament for a little bling!

What do you think? I love how it turned out…this is my favorite designer paper this Christmas! OK..check out the rest of the Challenge Team to see what they did this week over on Create with Connie and Mary!

IM153 – In The Pines

December 7, 2020 By Connie | 4 Comments

Happy Monday! It’s time for our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenge! I love this neutral wreath…so much texture in it!

IN THE PINES

Stampin’ Up!’s In The Pines Bundle was the first thing that came to my mind! I was late getting this bundle…but I’m SO happy that I did! It makes quick and easy, yet gorgeous cards! TIP: Use Soft Suede Ink for a faux look of gold embossing!

Stampin’ Details:

- The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Soft Suede cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
- The 3-3/4 x 5 piece of Crumb Cake cardstock was embossed with the Winter Snow Embossing Folder, then added to the card.
- A Layering Circle cut from Soft Suede was added to the front with the snowbank from Pine Woods Dies cut from Very Vanilla cardstock and added to the bottom of the circle, then cut the circle again.
- One of the tall skinny trees was cut with the Pine Woods Die from Soft Suede cardstock.
- The tall skinny tree and four small trees were stamped with Soft Suede Ink, then cut with the Pine Woods Dies and added to the circle with Stampin’ Dimensionals, along with the sold Soft Suede one
- Two sprigs were punched with the Sprig Punch from Early Espresso cardstock, then added to the bottom of the circle with Mini Glue Dots.
- The Embroidered Ribbon was tied in a bow and added to the sprigs with Mini Glue Dots.
- Finally, a trio of Champagne Rhinestones were added in the background!

Isn’t that SO pretty in the neutrals? Not normally what I would gravitate towards, but I do love it! OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

Saturday Blog Hop – Christmas Gift Card Holders

December 5, 2020 By Connie | 4 Comments

Happy Saturday! This week’s blog hop theme is “Christmas Gift Card Holders”. I’m excited to see what everyone comes up with for this one! I do have several people I give gift cards to and I like to dress them up a little! Since my wrapping is almost always snowman or snowflake themed (along with my Christmas cards!), I went with a snowman gift card holder, too! Isn’t he CUTE?

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4 x 10-3/4 Basic Black cardstock.
- With 10-3/4″ at top, score at 1-1/2 and 5-1/2
- With 4″ at top of Simply Scored, score at 1/2 and 3-1/2 from top to second score line ** DO NOT SCORE THE 1-1/2″ hat brim portion on each side
Cut away the long side tabs, clip the tabs, and round the top and bottom with the Detailed Trio Punch.

Fold as shown. Add Tombow Monoadhesive to the side tabs and fold in, then under hat brim to secure.

For gift card insert, cut Heartwarming Hugs DSP to 2-3/4 x 6-1/4
- With 6-1/4 at top, score at 1-1/2, fold flap up.
- The insert will slide into the snowman base holding the gift card.

Decorate:

Face: 2-1/4 x 2-3/4 Whisper White cardstock, emboss with Winter Snow Embossing Folder, add to base.
Eyes: 2 small buttons from All Dressed Up Dies cut from Basic Black cardstock, add to face with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals
Nose: 3/4 x 1-1/2, cut a triangle and add to face with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals
Hat trim: 1/2 x 4 Heartwarming Hugs striped DSP, adhere to hat brim
Whisper White c/s: 3 x 3, stamp holly leaves from Christmas Gleaming stamp set with Memento Black Ink, color with Old Olive and Real Red Stampin’ Blends, hand-cut. Stamp greeting with Old Olive Ink, hand-cut. Adhere both to hat brim with Stampin’ Dimensionals
Add Wink of Stella to holly.

Isn’t that just the CUTEST gift card holder? I think so! OK, next up on our blog hop is our Create with Connie and Mary website, then on to creative Mary Brown, or head backwards to see Brenda Nelson’s fabulous card and see what everyone did with this challenge!

CCMC641 – Sounds of the Season

December 3, 2020 By Connie | 1 Comment

Happy Thursday! It’s time for the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge. I love today’s sketch!

I tried, I REALLY tried, but I’m weak. I just HAD to get the Sounds of the Season Dies with those gorgeous bells! I couldn’t resist, even though they are late to the party!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Crumb Cake cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 3-1/2 x 3-1/2 piece of Real Red cardstock was embossed with the Winter Snow Embossing Folder and adhered to the front.
A 3/4 x 4-3/4 piece of Tis the Season Designer Paper was added to the right side.
The three sizes of bells from Sounds of the Season Dies were cut from Brushed Gold Metallic Paper and the bands across them from Brushed Copper Metallic. I love that detail! They were colored with the Dark Shaded Spruce and Dark Real Red Stampin’ Blends, then added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Some Gold Twine from Forever Greenery Ribbon Pack ties the two top bells together in a bow.
The ferns from the Sounds of the Season Dies were cut from Shaded Spruce cardstock and tucked at the top of the bells.
Celebrate the Season from Itty Bitty Christmas was stamped with Memento Black Ink on a 1/2 x 2-1/2 piece of Shaded Spruce, the end cut at an angle, and tucked around the bells with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Some Red Rhinestones were added for the holly berries on the bells!

I’m SO happy that I did order these dies! I love how this turned out! OK…check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did this week over on Create with Connie and Mary!

Sounds of the Season

December 1, 2020 By Connie | Leave a Comment

SOUNDS OF THE SEASON

I had a little host rewards to spend, so I picked up the Sounds of the Season Dies and just had to use them on my card today!

Stampin’ Details:

- The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Thick Whisper White cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
- A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Whisper White is embossed with the Brick & Mortar Embossing Folder, then added to the front.
- The trio of bells from Sounds of the Season Dies were cut from Rococo Rose cardstock and added to the front in a cluster.
- The larger branches were cut four times from Crumb Cake cardstock and added to the top of the bells with Mini Glue Dots.
- Some Metallic Mesh was tied in a bow and added to the top of the bells with a Mini Glue Dot.
- A couple snowflakes cut from Whisper White cardstock with the So Many Snowflakes Dies were added to the background.
- Rhinestone Jewels were added in the center of the snowflakes.
- Be Merry from Banner Year stamp set was stamped with Rococo Rose Ink on 1/2 x 2-1/2 piece of Whisper White cardstock, then cut the end at an angle and tucked it under the bells.

This is really a pretty card with all the sparkle and white background!

IM152 – Have a Hoot

November 30, 2020 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Happy Monday! It’s time for our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenge! I love this vintage print…could be a picture or maybe a vintage card? So cute!

HAVE A HOOT

Stampin’ Up!’s Have a Hoot stamp set was just PERFECT for my inspiration card! I love the two owls under the mistletoe image!

Stampin’ Details:

- The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Thick Whisper White cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
- The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Pretty Peacock cardstock was embossed with the Winter Snow Embossing Folder, then sponged the highlights with White Craft Ink.
- A 2 x 4-3/4 piece of Plaid Tidings Designer Paper had two corners rounded with the Trio Corner Punch.
- A 3/4 x 5-1/4 strip of Garden Green cardstock was stamped with the greeting from Have a Hoot in Memento Black In and added to the front.
- The owl couple from Have a Hoot was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Whisper White and colored with Gray Granite Combo, Light Mango Melody, Light Real Red, Dark Pool Party, Bronze and Light Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends. It was cut out with the Stitched Shapes Oval and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- The branches from the Peek A Hoot Dies were cut from Silver Glimmer Paper and tucked under the oval.
- A trio of Adhesive Backed Snowflakes were added to the background.

Love how quickly this card came together using the Inspiration Challenge owl photo! OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

CCMC640 – Itty Bitty Christmas

November 26, 2020 By Connie | Leave a Comment

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE! Please have a SAFE holiday both for health and travel!

Time for another Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge…this time a fun color combination!

I’ve been wanting to cut out some of the cute little houses in the Trimming the Town Designer Paper and figured this would be the perfect time! The only stamping on this card is the greeting!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Misty Moonlight cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
A 3-1/2 x 4 piece of Trimming the Town DSP was added to the 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Whisper White cardstock.
Some Metallic Mesh Ribbon was wrapped around the Whisper White layer and tied, then added to the base card.
Old Olive cardstock was cut with the Stitched Rectangle Dies and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The snowflake print from Trimming the Town DSP was cut with the smaller Stitched Rectangle Die. Some Whisper White was cut with the curvy die for the snowbank and added to the DSP.
The three houses were cut from the DSP and added to the snow with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Happy Holidays from Itty Bitty Christmas stamp set was stamped with Poppy Parade Ink.
A trio of Rhinestones were added to the background.

You could easily recreate this card by stamping a couple of the houses in the Coming Home stamp set, too! OK, check out what the rest of our Challenge Team did with the color challenge this week over on Create with Connie and Mary!