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Spirited Snowman

December 27, 2018 By Connie | Leave a Comment

HAPPY END OF THE YEAR everyone! As a THANK YOU to those who have supported my business throughout the year, I am running a special 25% off EVERYTHING in the Stampin’ Up! Annual or Holiday Catalog through the rest of the year! YES! I mean EVERYTHING! Simply email me your order at iluvstamping@gmail.com, I’ll deduct the 25% off retail price and ship your order direct to you!

Here’s my Christmas card I made and sent out this year…only about 75 of them! I love the Poppy Parade, Balmy Blue and Whisper White color combination…along with the Curls & Swirls folder!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Thick Whisper White, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Balmy Blue is embossed with the Curls & Swirls Embossing Folder.
A 2-1/4 x 4-1/4 piece of Poppy Parade cardstock was stamped with Winter Cheer in the lower right corner and added across the front.
The snowman from Spirited Snowman Stamp Set was stamped on Whisper White cardstock with Memento Black Ink and colored with Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede and Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends.
A 2-1/4 piece of Balmy Blue Subtles DSP was added to the bottom with a 1/4 x 2-1/4 piece of Sparkle Glimmer Paper adhered across the seam. It is popped up on the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals!

I love how it turned out and hope the recipients enjoyed getting it in the mail this year! Don’t forget to take advantage of my END OF YEAR SALE!!! Take 25% of EVERYTHING in the catalog! You must EMAIL me your order to iluvstamping@gmail.com to take advantage of the sale. THANK YOU!

December Greek Isles Achievers Blog Hop

December 18, 2018 By Connie | 1 Comment

Time for our monthly Greek Isles Achievers Blog Hop! The theme for this month is products from the Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs! Should be lots of great new ideas from this talented group! You are here at my blog, Connie Babbert, and you can continue around to all the blog hop stops by clicking on the name under mine on the list at the bottom of this post.

SWEETEST THING

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Highland Heather cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
On top of the 3-3/4 x 5 piece of Whisper White, a 2 x 5 piece of Gingham Gala DSP was added to the bottom.
A piece of 1/8″ Whisper White ribbon was added across to hide the seam.
The Stitched Rectangle was cut from Highland Heather cardstock and popped up on the front.
The jar from Sweetest Thing was stamped with Memento Black Ink and colored with Pool Party, Daffodil Delight and Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends, then cut with the Jar of Sweets Framelits and added on top with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A couple of the embossed candies were cut from Gorgeous Grape and Daffodil Delight cardstock with the Framelits (LOVE that they have those extra in the set!)
The Happy Birthday greeting from the Sweetest Thing stamp set is stamped in Memento Black in the upper left corner.

OK…you are here at my blog, Connie Babbert, click on the name below mine to continue on the Greek Isles Achievers Blog Hop! Enjoy!

IM51 – Winter Woods

December 17, 2018 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s Monday and time for another Inspiration Monday on Create with Connie and Mary! This challenge will run for TWO WEEKS as we take time to spend with our family and friends this holiday season! Merry Christmas to everyone!

I love this glass fusion art piece we have for inspiration this week! I’d LOVE to have it hanging in my home!

WINTER WOODS

Here’s what I came up with using Winter Woods birch tree stamp and the Woodland Embossing folder!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Thick Whisper White cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 3-1/2 x 4 piece of Whisper White was stamped alternately with Crumb Cake and Soft Suede Inks with the birch tree image from Winter Woods. It was then embossed with the Woodland Embossing Folder.
A 1 x 4 piece of Sparkle Glimmer Paper was cut along a curve and then added to the bottom of the piece.
Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine was wrapped around and tied in a bow, then the piece was added to the base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Let it Snow from Alpine Adventures was stamped with Cherry Cobbler Ink.

Isn’t that SO simplistic, but so artsy looking, too? OK…go check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Challenge this week over on Create with Connie and Mary!

Take a trip to the shore for peace and tranquility when using Stampin' Up!'s new WATERSIDE RETREAT SUITE of products! The RELAXING WATERSIDE BUNDLE showcases a getaway at the lake with lounge chairs, coffee and books, birds and special greetings! We've combined the RELAXING WATERSIDE BUNDLE and the WATERSIDE RETREAT 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its sun-drenched faded colors and unique cut-out images or background scenes. You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun favors for a special little gift this summer! See more details HERE!

Build your own custom paper floral arrangements using Stampin' Up!'s new FLOWERING MEADOW BUNDLE* of products! This FLOWERING MEADOW BUNDLE has a variety of flowers, stems, leaves and accents to mix and match and take the guesswork out of creating! We've combined the FLOWERING MEADOW BUNDLE and the gorgeous VELVET MEADOW 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its bold colors and soft flocking elements to enhance your cards and projects. You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two special-fold cards that will make your friends and customers feel extra special. See more details HERE!

Be inspired by a trip to the coast when using Stampin' Up!'s new SUNSET COAST BUNDLE*. This Bundle features sailboats, a lighthouse, seashells and rock formations to build the perfect oceanfront adventure. We've combined the SUNSET COAST BUNDLE and the SCENIC COAST 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER with dramatic sunset colors and iridescent shimmer for your cards and projects. You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two favor projects that are perfect for classes and stamp camps! See more details HERE!

Saturday Blog Hop – Winter

December 15, 2018 By Connie | Leave a Comment

SNOWMAN PUNCH ART

This week on Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop our theme is Winter – snowman, snowflakes or winter sports! While I love the Spirited Snowman stamp set and it would have been perfect to use, I also love to do punch art…so I created my snowman punch art!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Crumb Cake cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Joyous Noel (unfortunately has sold out) in the snowflake pattern was added on top of the base card.
A 3 x 4 piece of Whisper White cardstock was torn across the top and added to the bottom in two layers.
The snowman was punch from Whisper White cardstock with the 1-1/4, 1-1/2, and 2″ Circle Punches. They were added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The hat is a 1-1/4 square from Basic Black cardstock that has been angled along the sides, and the brim is the Classic Label trimmed down. A 1/8 strip of Copper Foil Paper was added for the trim.
The scarf is a piece of Copper Trim tucked under the circles with a Mini Glue Dot.
The arms are the Sprig Punch punched from Early Espresso cardstock.
The nose is a sliver of Pumpkin Pie cardstock. The eyes and buttons are 1/4″ punched circles from Basic Black and the mouth was drawn with a marker.
I used the Pool Party Blends along the edges of the snowbanks and the snowman body, along with some Wink of Stella.
Let it Snow from Alpine Adventures was stamped with Cherry Cobbler on Crumb Cake and then punched with the Christmas Traditions Punch (ON SALE RIGHT NOW AT 40% off!!!)

OK…what did the Design Team do with the Winter blog hop challenge? Next up is our Create with Connie and Mary website, then on to creative Mary Brown, or head backwards to see Melissa’s fabulous card!

CCMC540 – Farmhouse Christmas

December 13, 2018 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s Thursday and time for another Create with Connie and Mary challenge – this week it is a wonderful sketch challenge! This challenge will be open for TWO WEEKS as the creative team takes a break over the holidays! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone!

I think this is my favorite DSP this year…love that Gray Granite/Real Red plaid in the Festive Farmhouse Designer Series Paper! And that red grid pattern is pretty fun, too! Top it with the popular red Christmas Tree truck…and I think it’s a winner!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Crumb Cake cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
On top the 3-1/4 x 4-1/2 Gray/Red plaid is added to the base with a 1/2 x 3-3/4 piece of the red grid DSP tucked under the left side.
A 1 x 3-3/4 piece of the same red grid DSP is also added over the plaid DSP on the right side.
A large Stitched Shape Oval is cut from Whisper White, then stamped with the tree from Farmhouse Christmas in Early Espresso Ink towards the right side, it is colored with the Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends.
The truck was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Whisper White and colored with Real Red, Smoky Slate and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends. It was cut with the Farmhouse Framelits Dies and added on top of the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The greeting from Farmhouse Christmas was stamped with Early Espresso Ink on Crumb Cake and punched with the Classic Label Punch, the added under the truck.

I love the look of this card! Wish I could use it for my Christmas card, but I’d need too much DSP! lol! OK…make sure to check out the rest of the Challenge Team to see what they did with the sketch challenge this week on Create with Connie and Mary!

Saturday Blog Hop – Winter Flowers

December 8, 2018 By Connie | Leave a Comment

PEACEFUL POINSETTIA

This week on Create with Connie and Mary our theme is Winter Flowers. I immediately thought of poinsettias, so pulled out my Peaceful Poinsettia stamp set and framelits to use!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Cherry Cobbler cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
The top of the 4 x 5-1/4 Mossy Meadow layer is cut with one of the Detailed Poinsettias Thinlits. At the bottom is a 2-1/4 x 4 piece of Festive Farmhouse Designer Paper (don’t you LOVE that shiplap pattern???) An extra 1/2 x 4 strip of the coordinating Cherry Cobbler check pattern is added across the seam.
Christmas Wishes was stamped with Cherry Cobbler Ink on Whisper White and cut with the oval from the Stitched Shapes Framelits, then added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The Poinsettia cluster was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Whisper White and then colored with the Cherry Cobbler Blends and the Mossy Meadow Marker. I cut the leaves away from the flower so I could arrange them a little differently. They were popped up on the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Gold Metallic Pearls were added to the center of the Poinsettia and randomly scattered in the background.

OK…what did the Design Team do with the Winter Flower blog hop challenge? Next up is our Create with Connie and Mary website, then on to creative Mary Brown, or head backwards to see Melissa’s fabulous card!

CCMC539 – Timeless Tidings

December 6, 2018 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s Thursday and time for another Create with Connie and Mary challenge – this week it is a traditional Christmas color challenge! I do love these colors together!

I originally had another card all done and ready to go for this challenge, then realized it would be better suited for Saturday’s Blog Hop Challenge, so stay tuned for that one! lol! I decided to use Timeless Tidings for today’s card. I love all the greetings in this set…it’s a keeper, for sure!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Gray Granite, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
On the 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Mossy Meadow, the Merry Christmas greeting was stamped with Mossy Meadow Ink along the left edge.
A 1-1/4 x 5-1/4 piece of Festive Farmhouse Designer Paper was added across the front.
The greeting was stamped with Cherry Cobbler on the Stitched Shape Circle towards the left side, then the evergreen stamped with Mossy Meadow next to it.
A Red Rhinestone was added to the top of the tree.
Two sprigs were punched from Gray Granite cardstock and tucked under the circle which is popped up on the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Really a simple, yet very festive card for the holidays! OK…make sure to check out the rest of the Challenge Team to see what they did with the color challenge this week on Create with Connie and Mary!

IM49 – So Santa

December 3, 2018 By Connie | 1 Comment

It’s Monday and time for another Inspiration Monday on Create with Connie and Mary! Aren’t the colors in this Peacock absolutely STUNNING? Wow!

I used the colors in the Peacock for my Christmas card…yep! LOVE these bright, fun colors! It’s a quick and easy card to duplicate, with just a little coloring!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is4-1/4 x 11 Gorgeous Grape cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The Santa and greeting from So Santa are stamped with Memento Black Ink in the lower left corner of a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Whisper White.
I used Highland Heather, Bermuda Bay and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends to color, along with Ivory and Light Crumb Cake Blends. Aren’t his little swim shorts SO cute in those colors!
A 1″ x 5-1/4″ strip of Gorgeous Grape and 1/4 strip of Bermuda Bay from the Brights Designer Paper was added to the right side of the Whisper White layer.
Some Wink of Stella was applied to his beard and hair for a little sparkle!

Lots of fun and whimsical like a peacock is, don’t you think? OK…go check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Challenge this week over on Create with Connie and Mary!