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September 2021 Maui Achievers Blog Hop

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Our Stampin’ Up! Incentive Trip Achievers get together each month for a Blog Hop! I’m blessed with great customers and downline who helped me achieve both Maui trips that were held in May 2021 plus earn the next trip for Western Caribbean Cruise in 2022!  Our theme this month is ANYTHING CURRENT!

DELICATE DAHLIAS STAMP SET

I created this card for my August Stamp Clubs and another class I held when I was down in Florida.  I normally don’t share those, but this one turned out SO pretty and perfect for upcoming Fall (in the US!).  If you haven’t ordered the Blackberry Beauty DSP, you don’t know what you are missing.  It is GORGEOUS in person!  You still have time to earn this FREE Level 2 Delicate Dahlias Stamp Set until Sept 30th!  Don’t miss out!

Stampin’ Details:

  • Cinnamon Cider c/s: 4-1/4 x 11, score at 5-1/2 and fold to form base card.
  • Blackberry Bliss c/s: 4 x 5-1/4, emboss with Greenery EF towards left side.
  • Blackberry Beauty DSP (gold/cider leaves): 1-1/4 x 5-1/4, adhere to right side of Blackberry Bliss c/s.
  • Brushed Metallic Gold Paper: 1/4 x 5-1/4, add over DSP seam, add panel to front of base card.
  • Basic White c/s: 3-3/4 x 4-1/4, stamp Delicate Dahlias flower outline with Blackberry Bliss Ink and inside with Pumpkin Pie Ink.  Stamp two leaves outlines with Blackberry Bliss Ink and inside with Bumblebee Ink.  Hand cut everything and add to front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Cinnamon Cider c/s: 1-1/2 x 2-1/4, stamp Delicate Dahlias stamp set greeting with Blackberry Bliss Ink and punch with Label Me Fancy Punch. Add to front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Artistry Blooms sequins: 3 gold, add to background.

Isn’t this a beautiful fall card???  I made up several sympathy cards to have on hand when needed.  If you need any supplies to recreate this project, I’ll be happy to place the order for you in the United States, or click here to go to my Online Store!  This month, please use my current Host code for orders under $150. $150 or more, keep the host rewards for yourself!

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



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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!

Collage

We're taking a break from holiday cards to show off some FUN new all occasions cards using the NEW Online Exclusive CAKE CELEBRATIONS BUNDLE (available now to demonstrators and customers beginning November 2)!  Every special celebration needs a special cake and with these there are NO calories to worry about!  Whether it is a cake for birthdays or milestones, or multi-tier cakes for weddings or anniversaries, we have you covered!   Have fun alternating your layers of cake with frosting and add on drips, banner and flora details!  The CAKE CELEBRATIONS DIES make them extra easy to feature on any paper project!  We've paired the CAKE CELEBRATIONS BUNDLE with the FULL OF LIFE 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for some bright, colorful FUN!  Our new CAKE CELEBRATIONS COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX PROJECTS...FOUR cards and TWO Gift Bag Combo Pack projects... one in each size!  See more details HERE!

 

Snowy Wonder collage

You'll have lots of fun making wintery scenes with Stampin' Up!'s SNOWY WONDER BUNDLE!  There are snowman and penguins, mountains and trees, oh my!  And a cute little cabin and snowflakes, too!  Each are sized to fit perfectly inside two different types of snow globes that are quick to cut out with the coordinating dies.  We've paired the SNOWY WONDER BUNDLE with the SNOWY SCENES DESIGNER PAPER that has even more images to cut out and accessorize your snow globes!  Our new SNOWY WONDER COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX PROJECTS...FOUR CARDS and TWO fun gift card holders, perfect for the upcoming holiday season.  See more details HERE!

CCMC676 – Sweets & Treats

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Happy Thursday!  It’s time for a Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge.  We have a pretty color combination for you this week.  I was inspired to use it for a non-traditional colored Christmas card!

SWEETS & TREATS STAMP SET

One thing I liked best about this set is that it really can be used for all occasions, but I LOVE that fig pudding image!  It reminds me of the Nothing Bundt Cakes if you have those stores around you!  So fun to get an individual sized bundt cake…and they are SO delicious!  This card came together really quickly!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Petal Pink cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded to form the base card.
  • A 2-1/2 x 5 piece of Night of Navy was added to the background.
  • The 2-1/4 x 4 piece of Pansy Patch Designer Paper was wrapped with Soft Succulent Open Weave Ribbon tied in a knot and added on top towards the left.
  • A 2-3/4 x 3-1/2 piece of Basic White was added on top with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The fig pudding and cake stand images from Sweets & Treats Stamp Set were stamped with Night of Navy Ink on scrap Basic White, then colored with Petal Pink and Soft Succulent Stampin’ Blends (be careful so the Night of Navy Ink doesn’t smear).  They were hand-cut and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The greeting from Sweets & Treats was stamped with Night of Navy Ink on Petal Pink cardstock, then punched with the Double Oval Punch and added on top with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Some Wink of Stella was added to the “frosting” (again, be careful).
  • A trio of In Color Jewels were added to the background for some bling!

I was unsure if I needed to get this set or not, but SO happy that I did!  Next up is making some birthday cards!  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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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!

Collage

We're taking a break from holiday cards to show off some FUN new all occasions cards using the NEW Online Exclusive CAKE CELEBRATIONS BUNDLE (available now to demonstrators and customers beginning November 2)!  Every special celebration needs a special cake and with these there are NO calories to worry about!  Whether it is a cake for birthdays or milestones, or multi-tier cakes for weddings or anniversaries, we have you covered!   Have fun alternating your layers of cake with frosting and add on drips, banner and flora details!  The CAKE CELEBRATIONS DIES make them extra easy to feature on any paper project!  We've paired the CAKE CELEBRATIONS BUNDLE with the FULL OF LIFE 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for some bright, colorful FUN!  Our new CAKE CELEBRATIONS COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX PROJECTS...FOUR cards and TWO Gift Bag Combo Pack projects... one in each size!  See more details HERE!

 

Snowy Wonder collage

You'll have lots of fun making wintery scenes with Stampin' Up!'s SNOWY WONDER BUNDLE!  There are snowman and penguins, mountains and trees, oh my!  And a cute little cabin and snowflakes, too!  Each are sized to fit perfectly inside two different types of snow globes that are quick to cut out with the coordinating dies.  We've paired the SNOWY WONDER BUNDLE with the SNOWY SCENES DESIGNER PAPER that has even more images to cut out and accessorize your snow globes!  Our new SNOWY WONDER COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX PROJECTS...FOUR CARDS and TWO fun gift card holders, perfect for the upcoming holiday season.  See more details HERE!

 

Saturday Blog Hop – Christmas Beauty

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Happy Saturday!  This week’s blog hop theme is “Christmas Beauty”!  You know, one of those over-the-top, make-only-one, type of cards!  I find shaker cards to be very fussy to make…but I wanted to try one with the Snowflake Wishes stamp set and So Many Snowflakes dies!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Just Jade cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
  • The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Whisper White was embossed wit the Winter Snow Embossing Folder, then cut with the label from So Many Snowflakes Dies in the center.
  • A 3-3/4 x 5 piece of Window Sheet was adhered to the back of the Whisper White.
  • Foam Adhesive Strips were arranged around the opening on the back, then filled with the Snowflake Sequins (and a little bit of White Chunky Glitter that I had).
  • A 4 x 5-1/4 piece of Snowflake Splendor Designer Paper was placed over the back to trap in the sequins.
  • The three sizes of snowflakes were cut from Whisper White and Just Jade, adhered together with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, then placed on the front with more Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The Blue Gilded Gems were added to the centers.
  • Snowflake wishes greeting was stamped with Just Jade Ink on a 3/4 x 4 piece of Whisper White, the end cut at an angle, then tucked under the snowflake and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Yep…this is the ONLY one of these that I’ll be making this year!  lol!  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!

 

     

 

 

 

 

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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!

Collage

We're taking a break from holiday cards to show off some FUN new all occasions cards using the NEW Online Exclusive CAKE CELEBRATIONS BUNDLE (available now to demonstrators and customers beginning November 2)!  Every special celebration needs a special cake and with these there are NO calories to worry about!  Whether it is a cake for birthdays or milestones, or multi-tier cakes for weddings or anniversaries, we have you covered!   Have fun alternating your layers of cake with frosting and add on drips, banner and flora details!  The CAKE CELEBRATIONS DIES make them extra easy to feature on any paper project!  We've paired the CAKE CELEBRATIONS BUNDLE with the FULL OF LIFE 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for some bright, colorful FUN!  Our new CAKE CELEBRATIONS COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX PROJECTS...FOUR cards and TWO Gift Bag Combo Pack projects... one in each size!  See more details HERE!

 

Snowy Wonder collage

You'll have lots of fun making wintery scenes with Stampin' Up!'s SNOWY WONDER BUNDLE!  There are snowman and penguins, mountains and trees, oh my!  And a cute little cabin and snowflakes, too!  Each are sized to fit perfectly inside two different types of snow globes that are quick to cut out with the coordinating dies.  We've paired the SNOWY WONDER BUNDLE with the SNOWY SCENES DESIGNER PAPER that has even more images to cut out and accessorize your snow globes!  Our new SNOWY WONDER COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX PROJECTS...FOUR CARDS and TWO fun gift card holders, perfect for the upcoming holiday season.  See more details HERE!

 

IM148 – Love of Leaves

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Happy Monday! It’s time for our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenge!  Isn’t this a pretty, unusual necklace!  I love the colors of the leaves!

 

Love of Leaves

I know I’ve mentioned it before…but I love the Stitched Leaves Dies that is part of the Love of Leaves Bundle.  This inspiration necklace was a perfect excuse to pull it out again!

Stampin’ Details:

    • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Very Vanilla cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
    • On top is the 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Crumb Cake Plaid Tidings Designer Paper.
    • FALL was cut with the Playful Alphabet Dies from the 1-1/4 x 4 piece of Soft Suede cardstock and adhered to the lower front.
    • Happy was cut with the Well Written Dies from Early Espresso cardstock and adhered on front.
    • The long narrow leaves were cut from Mint Macaron (2) and Soft Suede (1) cardstock with the Stitched Leaves Dies.
    • The small leaves were cut from Balmy Blue (2) cardstock with the Stitched Leaves Dies.
    • The larger leaves were cut from Seaside Spray (2) cardstock with the Stitched Leaves Dies.
    • All the edges were sponged with Crumb Cake Ink and they were stacked and adhered down the left side.
    • The flowers were punched with the Small Bloom Punch from Merry Merlot, Calypso Coral and Very Vanilla, sponged with Crumb Cake Ink and added to the leaves.
    • The centers are the Elegant Faceted Gems in two colors.
    • Some Linen Thread was folded in half and tied in a bow, then added under the flowers.

 

Don’t you love it? I think I captured the look of the Inspiration challenge, don’t you?  Honestly, I tore it apart a couple times because I didn’t like the layout of the leaves…but finally got it right!  OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

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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!

Collage

We're taking a break from holiday cards to show off some FUN new all occasions cards using the NEW Online Exclusive CAKE CELEBRATIONS BUNDLE (available now to demonstrators and customers beginning November 2)!  Every special celebration needs a special cake and with these there are NO calories to worry about!  Whether it is a cake for birthdays or milestones, or multi-tier cakes for weddings or anniversaries, we have you covered!   Have fun alternating your layers of cake with frosting and add on drips, banner and flora details!  The CAKE CELEBRATIONS DIES make them extra easy to feature on any paper project!  We've paired the CAKE CELEBRATIONS BUNDLE with the FULL OF LIFE 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for some bright, colorful FUN!  Our new CAKE CELEBRATIONS COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX PROJECTS...FOUR cards and TWO Gift Bag Combo Pack projects... one in each size!  See more details HERE!

 

Snowy Wonder collage

You'll have lots of fun making wintery scenes with Stampin' Up!'s SNOWY WONDER BUNDLE!  There are snowman and penguins, mountains and trees, oh my!  And a cute little cabin and snowflakes, too!  Each are sized to fit perfectly inside two different types of snow globes that are quick to cut out with the coordinating dies.  We've paired the SNOWY WONDER BUNDLE with the SNOWY SCENES DESIGNER PAPER that has even more images to cut out and accessorize your snow globes!  Our new SNOWY WONDER COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX PROJECTS...FOUR CARDS and TWO fun gift card holders, perfect for the upcoming holiday season.  See more details HERE!

 

 

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