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IM191 – Delicate Dahlias

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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 country kitchen!  I have always loved yellow and blue color schemes for bedrooms, but this is gorgeous!

DELICATE DAHLIAS STAMP SET

I’m pretty obsessed with the Delicate Dahlias Stamp Set (free SAB with purchase!) and used it once again on today’s card!  It just is SO easy to make pretty flowers with it!

Stampin’ Details:

    • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Midnight Muse cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
    • On top is a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Daffodil Delight cardstock.
    • The 3-3/4 x 5 layer of Basic White is embossed with the Timeworn Embossing Folder.
    • A 1-1/4 x 5 piece of Harvest Meadow Designer Paper was added across the front.
    • The dahlia flower was stamped with Bumblebee Ink for the outline an Daffodil Delight Ink for the center.  It was hand cut and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • The leaves were stamped with Pear Pizzazz Ink for the outline, then stamped off Pear Pizzazz Ink for the inside.  They were also hand-cut and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • The greeting from Delicate Dahlias was stamped with Misty Moonlight Ink on 1 x 3 piece of Daffodil Delight cardstock, the end cut at an angle, then tucked under the flower.
    • In the center are three Blue Gilded Gems.

This free SAB stamp set (with $50 purchase) is one of my very FAVORITE this time!  Aren’t these colors gorgeous together? OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

 

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The star-shaped Santa, Mrs. Claus, and gingerbread man images from Stampin' Up!'s SWEETEST STAR PUNCH BUNDLE are adorable to use on your holiday cards, tags and paper projects.  They are a wonderful take on some classic Christmas icons.  Show your creativity with your favorite coloring technique, punch out the plump star, and add a holly jolly sentiment!  We've paired the SWEETEST STAR BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a fun holiday look.  Our SWEETEST STAR COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO paper ornaments...perfect for teaching a class, giving as a gift, or for selling at craft shows!  See more details HERE!

Collage

Aren't these just the CUTEST animal faces in Stampin' Up!'s CHRISTMAS FRIENDS STAMP SET?  Pull out your coloring tools to bring these winter critters to life, or stamp them directly on colored cardstock, cut them out with the dies, and you're ready to go!  There are gifts, ribbons, stars, a tree, word bubble, music notes and bowtie to further embellish them!  We've paired the CHRISTMAS FRIENDS BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER that has fun, small Christmas prints.  Our CHRISTMAS FRIENDS COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun favors...perfect for a little gift or for selling at craft shows!  See more details here!

Shepherd's Care Collage

Create with Stamping Friends' next Collection features Stampin' Up!'s beautiful religious stamp set called SHEPHERD'S CARE that represents the story of the birth of Jesus.  Build a scene by combining the watercolor inspired images with special coloring techniques for endless creative possibilities.  We've paired the SHEPHERD'S CARE STAMP SET and the SEASON OF ELEGANCE SPECIALTY 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its rich gold foil accents.  Our SHEPHERD'S CARE CARD COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX cards...four regular size and two larger 5x7 size to send to someone special for the holidays!  See more details HERE!

 

Saturday Blog Hop – Well Wishes

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This week’s Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop theme is Well Wishes.  I needed a get well card for my father-in-law who just had surgery on his broken shoulder, so this was perfect timing!

BEAUTY OF FRIENDSHIP

I think Beauty of Friendship is perfect for masculine cards and I have used it a lot for them.  This time I used a greeting from Inspiring Thoughts along with it to finish off my card.

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Cherry Cobbler cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
  • The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Crumb Cake was stamped with the tree limbs in Early Espresso Ink across the front.  The leaves were stamped with combo colors.  From left to right:  Pumpkin Pie base and Old Olive detail, Real Red base with Cherry Cobbler detail, Crushed Curry Base with Pumpkin Pie detail.  I love the variation you can get with these stamps!  They look so real, too!
  • A 3/4 x 5-1/4 piece of Beauty of the Earth DSP was added to the bottom.
  • The greeting from Inspired Thoughts was stamped with Cherry Cobbler Ink on Basic White and punched with the Label Me Fancy punch.
  • It was layered on a 1/2 x 2-1/2 piece of Cherry Cobbler cardstock with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Under that is a 1/4 x 3-1/2 strip of Beauty of the Earth woodgrain print DSP.  Then adhered to the front at the base of the center tree.
  • A trio of Artistry Blooms Adhesive Sequins were added to the trees and background.

I know he will enjoy getting this card in the mail!  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 Melissa Davies’ fabulous project and see what everyone did with this challenge!

         

 

 

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The star-shaped Santa, Mrs. Claus, and gingerbread man images from Stampin' Up!'s SWEETEST STAR PUNCH BUNDLE are adorable to use on your holiday cards, tags and paper projects.  They are a wonderful take on some classic Christmas icons.  Show your creativity with your favorite coloring technique, punch out the plump star, and add a holly jolly sentiment!  We've paired the SWEETEST STAR BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a fun holiday look.  Our SWEETEST STAR COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO paper ornaments...perfect for teaching a class, giving as a gift, or for selling at craft shows!  See more details HERE!

Collage

Aren't these just the CUTEST animal faces in Stampin' Up!'s CHRISTMAS FRIENDS STAMP SET?  Pull out your coloring tools to bring these winter critters to life, or stamp them directly on colored cardstock, cut them out with the dies, and you're ready to go!  There are gifts, ribbons, stars, a tree, word bubble, music notes and bowtie to further embellish them!  We've paired the CHRISTMAS FRIENDS BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER that has fun, small Christmas prints.  Our CHRISTMAS FRIENDS COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun favors...perfect for a little gift or for selling at craft shows!  See more details here!

Shepherd's Care Collage

Create with Stamping Friends' next Collection features Stampin' Up!'s beautiful religious stamp set called SHEPHERD'S CARE that represents the story of the birth of Jesus.  Build a scene by combining the watercolor inspired images with special coloring techniques for endless creative possibilities.  We've paired the SHEPHERD'S CARE STAMP SET and the SEASON OF ELEGANCE SPECIALTY 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its rich gold foil accents.  Our SHEPHERD'S CARE CARD COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX cards...four regular size and two larger 5x7 size to send to someone special for the holidays!  See more details HERE!

 

CCMC679 – Penguin Place

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Hello!  It’s Thursday and you know that means it is time for a Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge.  We have a fun sketch for you to try this week!  I’ve said it before, but I LOVE sketch challenges!

PENGUIN PLACE

To me, this sketch calls for the designer paper to be the star…and I LOVE the colors and patterns in the FREE SAB Designer Paper called Penguin Playmates!  Not only do it have some cool stripes and dots…it also has images that you can hand-cut!  I debated to use on of the hand-cut animals in the DSP, but then decided to use the Penguin Place Stamp Set to make my penguin.

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Thick Basic White, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
  • The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Fresh Freesia is embossed with the Wintry Embossing Folder.
  • Two 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 panels of Penguin Playmates Designer Paper was added to the front.
  • One of the Wonderful Snowflakes was added to the DSP.
  • The greeting from Penguin Place stamp set is stamped with Misty Moonlight Ink on scrap Basic White cardstock, then cut with the Harvest Die label.  It was added over the snowflake with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The penguin was stamped with Memento Black Ink, the beak and foot with Pumpkin Pie Ink, the hat and scarf with Misty Moonlight Ink.  All were hand-cut and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Two of the purple Cute Stars were added to the label.

I just think this DSP and stamp set is SO adorable, don’t you?  Go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this sketch over on Create with Connie and Mary!

 

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The star-shaped Santa, Mrs. Claus, and gingerbread man images from Stampin' Up!'s SWEETEST STAR PUNCH BUNDLE are adorable to use on your holiday cards, tags and paper projects.  They are a wonderful take on some classic Christmas icons.  Show your creativity with your favorite coloring technique, punch out the plump star, and add a holly jolly sentiment!  We've paired the SWEETEST STAR BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a fun holiday look.  Our SWEETEST STAR COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO paper ornaments...perfect for teaching a class, giving as a gift, or for selling at craft shows!  See more details HERE!

Collage

Aren't these just the CUTEST animal faces in Stampin' Up!'s CHRISTMAS FRIENDS STAMP SET?  Pull out your coloring tools to bring these winter critters to life, or stamp them directly on colored cardstock, cut them out with the dies, and you're ready to go!  There are gifts, ribbons, stars, a tree, word bubble, music notes and bowtie to further embellish them!  We've paired the CHRISTMAS FRIENDS BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER that has fun, small Christmas prints.  Our CHRISTMAS FRIENDS COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun favors...perfect for a little gift or for selling at craft shows!  See more details here!

Shepherd's Care Collage

Create with Stamping Friends' next Collection features Stampin' Up!'s beautiful religious stamp set called SHEPHERD'S CARE that represents the story of the birth of Jesus.  Build a scene by combining the watercolor inspired images with special coloring techniques for endless creative possibilities.  We've paired the SHEPHERD'S CARE STAMP SET and the SEASON OF ELEGANCE SPECIALTY 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its rich gold foil accents.  Our SHEPHERD'S CARE CARD COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX cards...four regular size and two larger 5x7 size to send to someone special for the holidays!  See more details HERE!

IM190 – Delicate Dahlias

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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 set of porcelain milk cartons vases!  Kind of unusual inspiration, isn’t it?  But I guess it is true that you can find inspiration anywhere!

DELICATE DAHLIAS STAMP SET

I knew I wanted to make my card predominantly white, but love the colors of the small carton in front.  It reminded me of the prints in the You’re A Peach Designer Paper.

Stampin’ Details:

    • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Thick Basic White, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
    • A 2-1/4 x 5-1/2 piece of You’re A Peach DSP was added to a 2-1/2 x 5-1/2 piece of Calypso Coral cardstock, then added to the left side on front.
    • The greeting from Delicate Dahlias (a FREE SAB selection) was stamped with Old Olive Ink.
    • The dahlia outline from Delicate Dahlias stamp set was stamped with Calypso Coral Ink on scrap Basic White cardstock, then the inside stamped with Pale Papaya Ink.  It was hand-cut.
    • A medallion from the Encircled in Beauty Dies was cut from Basic White cardstock and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.  The dahlia flower added on top with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • The leaves were stamped with Memento Black Ink and the insides with Old Olive Ink, then hand-cut and added under the flower with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • A trio of Artistry Blooms Adhesive Sequins were added in the background.

This free SAB stamp set (with $50 purchase) is one of my very FAVORITE this time!  And I love it in these colors!  OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

 

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Collage

The star-shaped Santa, Mrs. Claus, and gingerbread man images from Stampin' Up!'s SWEETEST STAR PUNCH BUNDLE are adorable to use on your holiday cards, tags and paper projects.  They are a wonderful take on some classic Christmas icons.  Show your creativity with your favorite coloring technique, punch out the plump star, and add a holly jolly sentiment!  We've paired the SWEETEST STAR BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a fun holiday look.  Our SWEETEST STAR COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO paper ornaments...perfect for teaching a class, giving as a gift, or for selling at craft shows!  See more details HERE!

Collage

Aren't these just the CUTEST animal faces in Stampin' Up!'s CHRISTMAS FRIENDS STAMP SET?  Pull out your coloring tools to bring these winter critters to life, or stamp them directly on colored cardstock, cut them out with the dies, and you're ready to go!  There are gifts, ribbons, stars, a tree, word bubble, music notes and bowtie to further embellish them!  We've paired the CHRISTMAS FRIENDS BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER that has fun, small Christmas prints.  Our CHRISTMAS FRIENDS COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun favors...perfect for a little gift or for selling at craft shows!  See more details here!

Shepherd's Care Collage

Create with Stamping Friends' next Collection features Stampin' Up!'s beautiful religious stamp set called SHEPHERD'S CARE that represents the story of the birth of Jesus.  Build a scene by combining the watercolor inspired images with special coloring techniques for endless creative possibilities.  We've paired the SHEPHERD'S CARE STAMP SET and the SEASON OF ELEGANCE SPECIALTY 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its rich gold foil accents.  Our SHEPHERD'S CARE CARD COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX cards...four regular size and two larger 5x7 size to send to someone special for the holidays!  See more details HERE!

 

Saturday Blog Hop – Favorite New Dies

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The next few weeks our design team for Create with Connie and Mary will be taking a tour of the new July-December Mini Catalog!  This week’s blog hop theme is our Favorite July-Dec Mini Catalog Dies!

INTRICATE LEAVES

I admit…I settled.  I just couldn’t pick ONE!  So, I went with a die set that I hadn’t even used yet…Intricate Leaves Dies!  And I combined it with another couple favorites of mine…Stitched Greenery and Stitched Rectangles!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Bumblebee cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Crumb Cake cardstock with cut with the Stitched Greenery large background die (LOVE it!).
  • A rectangle was made from using two of the Stitched Rectangles Dies and cutting it from Early Espresso cardstock.  It was added to the front with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Much Gratitude from Heartfelt Wishes was stamped with Early Espresso Ink on 3/4 x 3-1/2 piece of Bumblebee cardstock, the end cut at an angle, and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The Intricate Leaves were cut from Mango Melody, Cinnamon Cider, Cajun Craze and Bumblebee cardstock and glued around the frame and greeting.
  • Some Linen Thread was folded in half and tied in a bow and added to the stems with Mini Glue Dot.
  • A trio of copper Brushed Metallic Dots were added to the background.

I love all the texture and details on this card!!! 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 Melissa Davies’ fabulous project and see what everyone did with this challenge!

         

 

 

 

 

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Collage

The star-shaped Santa, Mrs. Claus, and gingerbread man images from Stampin' Up!'s SWEETEST STAR PUNCH BUNDLE are adorable to use on your holiday cards, tags and paper projects.  They are a wonderful take on some classic Christmas icons.  Show your creativity with your favorite coloring technique, punch out the plump star, and add a holly jolly sentiment!  We've paired the SWEETEST STAR BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a fun holiday look.  Our SWEETEST STAR COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO paper ornaments...perfect for teaching a class, giving as a gift, or for selling at craft shows!  See more details HERE!

Collage

Aren't these just the CUTEST animal faces in Stampin' Up!'s CHRISTMAS FRIENDS STAMP SET?  Pull out your coloring tools to bring these winter critters to life, or stamp them directly on colored cardstock, cut them out with the dies, and you're ready to go!  There are gifts, ribbons, stars, a tree, word bubble, music notes and bowtie to further embellish them!  We've paired the CHRISTMAS FRIENDS BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER that has fun, small Christmas prints.  Our CHRISTMAS FRIENDS COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun favors...perfect for a little gift or for selling at craft shows!  See more details here!

Shepherd's Care Collage

Create with Stamping Friends' next Collection features Stampin' Up!'s beautiful religious stamp set called SHEPHERD'S CARE that represents the story of the birth of Jesus.  Build a scene by combining the watercolor inspired images with special coloring techniques for endless creative possibilities.  We've paired the SHEPHERD'S CARE STAMP SET and the SEASON OF ELEGANCE SPECIALTY 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its rich gold foil accents.  Our SHEPHERD'S CARE CARD COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX cards...four regular size and two larger 5x7 size to send to someone special for the holidays!  See more details HERE!

 

Control Freaks Blog Hop – August 2021

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Welcome to the monthly Tour de Freaks, brought to you by the Control Freak Swappers! The theme this month is “Magnificent Mini Catalog”!   You’ve probably just come from Melissa Davies!    Just click on the link below to take you around the entire blog hop for some GREAT inspiration!

MERRIEST MOMENTS BUNDLE
I had a HARD time trying to decide what mini catalog set to use for this blog hop.  I really thought I’d go with fall, but then saw my Be Dazzling DSP (free SAB option) on my desk and decided to use it on a Christmas card!  I love the hybrid embossing folder/die option in this Merriest Moments Bundle!

CARD Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Cherry Cobbler c/s, scored at 5-1/2 and folded to form the base card.
  • A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Evening Evergreen is added on top (I love this color for Christmas!)
  • The large frame image was cut from Be Dazzling Paper (FREE SAB selection!) with the Merriest Frames Dies, then embossed with the Merriest Frames Hybrid embossing folder.  It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The greeting was was stamped with Cherry Cobbler Ink on the Basic White frame from Merriest Frames Dies towards the top.  It was adhered to the Be Dazzling frame with Tombow Monoadhesive Glue.
  • The holly leaves were stamped with Soft Succulent Ink and the berries with Cherry Cobbler Ink, the greenery with Evening Evergreen Ink.  They were all cut with the Merriest Frames Dies and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • A trio of red Holiday Rhinestones were added to the background.

I love all the sparkle on this card!

MERRIEST MOMENTS 3×3 ACETATE BOX

BOX Stampin’ Details:

  • The 3×3 Acetate Box was folded and formed into the box.
  • A 3 x 3 piece of Evening Evergreen was stamped with speckles image and Evergreen Evening Ink in both corners and adhered to the top of the box.
  • The greeting from Merriest Moments was stamped with Evening Evergreen Ink on the Basic White frame from Merriest Frames Dies.  It was added to the front (off center) with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The poinsettia petals were stamped with Cherry Cobbler Ink and greenery with Evening Evergreen Ink on Basic White cardstock, then cut with the Merriest Frames Dies.
  • The other greenery was cut with the Dies from Be Dazzling Paper.
  • All were added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • A trio of gold Holiday Rhinestones were added to the center of the Poinsettia.

These are just SO gorgeous with that sparkling Be Dazzling Paper…make sure to grab some while you can…it is only available while supplies last as a FREE SAB selection with $50 purchase!  OK…next up on this short Control Freaks Blog Hop is the fabulous Melissa Stout!  I know you’ll enjoy her projects, too!  She does BEAUTIFUL work!

 

 

 

 

 

CCMC678 – Merriest Moments

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Hello!  It’s Thursday and you know that means it is time for a Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge.  We have a lovely color combination for you to try this week.  The black with the bright pink really pops!

MERRIEST MOMENTS

I wanted to use one of my new Christmas sets with these colors and thought the Merriest Moments Bundle would be perfect!  I almost didn’t get this bundle, but SO glad I did.  Love that the large background die can be cut AND embossed!  I did both, although it is hard to see since I used black.

 

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Polished Pink cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
  • On top is a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Smoky Slate cardstock.
  • The 4 x 5-1/4 piece of Basic Black cardstock was embossed with the Merriest Frames Hybrid Embossing Folder, then cut with the Merriest Moments Frames die.  It was added to the front
  • The frame was cut from Basic White cardstock with the frame in the die and stamped with the greeting in Memento Black Ink towards the right side.  It was added with Stampin’ Dimensionals to the embossed frame.
  • Two large flowers and two small flowers were stamped with Polished Pink Ink and two medium and two large leaves were stamped with Smoky Slate Ink.  All were cut with the Merriest Frames Dies.  They were added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The pink In Color Jewels were added to the center and one next to the greeting for a little bling!

I really love how this turned out and the non-traditional Christmas colors!  The pink almost looks neon next to the gray and black!  Go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this color combination over on Create with Connie and Mary!

 

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Collage

The star-shaped Santa, Mrs. Claus, and gingerbread man images from Stampin' Up!'s SWEETEST STAR PUNCH BUNDLE are adorable to use on your holiday cards, tags and paper projects.  They are a wonderful take on some classic Christmas icons.  Show your creativity with your favorite coloring technique, punch out the plump star, and add a holly jolly sentiment!  We've paired the SWEETEST STAR BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a fun holiday look.  Our SWEETEST STAR COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO paper ornaments...perfect for teaching a class, giving as a gift, or for selling at craft shows!  See more details HERE!

Collage

Aren't these just the CUTEST animal faces in Stampin' Up!'s CHRISTMAS FRIENDS STAMP SET?  Pull out your coloring tools to bring these winter critters to life, or stamp them directly on colored cardstock, cut them out with the dies, and you're ready to go!  There are gifts, ribbons, stars, a tree, word bubble, music notes and bowtie to further embellish them!  We've paired the CHRISTMAS FRIENDS BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER that has fun, small Christmas prints.  Our CHRISTMAS FRIENDS COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun favors...perfect for a little gift or for selling at craft shows!  See more details here!

Shepherd's Care Collage

Create with Stamping Friends' next Collection features Stampin' Up!'s beautiful religious stamp set called SHEPHERD'S CARE that represents the story of the birth of Jesus.  Build a scene by combining the watercolor inspired images with special coloring techniques for endless creative possibilities.  We've paired the SHEPHERD'S CARE STAMP SET and the SEASON OF ELEGANCE SPECIALTY 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its rich gold foil accents.  Our SHEPHERD'S CARE CARD COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX cards...four regular size and two larger 5x7 size to send to someone special for the holidays!  See more details HERE!

 

IM189 – In Symmetry

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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 retro floral print to inspire us!

 

IN SYMMETRY STAMP SET

It seems like the In Symmetry Stamp Set would be perfect for this challenge…and Mary seemed to think so, too, as she used the same set!

Stampin’ Details:

    • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Daffodil Delight cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
    • A 1-1/4 x 5-1/4 piece of Brights 6×6 DSP was added to the bottom of a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock.
    • A zig zag border was cut from Basic Black cardstock with the Basic Borders Die and added to the front under the DSP.
    • Some Black Glitter Organdy Ribbon was tied around the Basic White panel and knotted on the front.
    • The greeting from In Symmetry was stamped with Memento Black Ink above the DSP.
    • The flowers were stamped with Daffodil Delight and the stems/leaves with Granny Apple Green Ink.
    • Some Matte Black Dots were added to the flower base.

 

This was definitely fun to pull together!  I love the bright colors!  OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

 

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Collage

The star-shaped Santa, Mrs. Claus, and gingerbread man images from Stampin' Up!'s SWEETEST STAR PUNCH BUNDLE are adorable to use on your holiday cards, tags and paper projects.  They are a wonderful take on some classic Christmas icons.  Show your creativity with your favorite coloring technique, punch out the plump star, and add a holly jolly sentiment!  We've paired the SWEETEST STAR BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a fun holiday look.  Our SWEETEST STAR COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO paper ornaments...perfect for teaching a class, giving as a gift, or for selling at craft shows!  See more details HERE!

Collage

Aren't these just the CUTEST animal faces in Stampin' Up!'s CHRISTMAS FRIENDS STAMP SET?  Pull out your coloring tools to bring these winter critters to life, or stamp them directly on colored cardstock, cut them out with the dies, and you're ready to go!  There are gifts, ribbons, stars, a tree, word bubble, music notes and bowtie to further embellish them!  We've paired the CHRISTMAS FRIENDS BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER that has fun, small Christmas prints.  Our CHRISTMAS FRIENDS COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun favors...perfect for a little gift or for selling at craft shows!  See more details here!

Shepherd's Care Collage

Create with Stamping Friends' next Collection features Stampin' Up!'s beautiful religious stamp set called SHEPHERD'S CARE that represents the story of the birth of Jesus.  Build a scene by combining the watercolor inspired images with special coloring techniques for endless creative possibilities.  We've paired the SHEPHERD'S CARE STAMP SET and the SEASON OF ELEGANCE SPECIALTY 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its rich gold foil accents.  Our SHEPHERD'S CARE CARD COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX cards...four regular size and two larger 5x7 size to send to someone special for the holidays!  See more details HERE!

 

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