Merriest Trees

IM364 – Merriest Trees

December 23, 2024 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Create with Stamping Friends Inspiration Monday challenges. This week’s inspiration is pretty decorated tree…just in time for Christmas!

MERRIEST TREES

I love the shape of the Christmas tree in this set…and had fun pairing it with these colors! The Petal Pink gives it a little dash of unexpected!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Garden Green cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Petal Pink cardstock is added on top.
The 3-3/4 x 5 layer of Basic White was stamped with the Merriest Trees solid image in Soft Sea Foam Ink and the details in Garden Green Ink.
The trunk was stamped with Pecan Pie Ink.
A 1-1/2 x 3-3/4 strip of Basic White was torn across the top and brushed with Balmy Blue Ink lightly to create a shadow. It was stamped with the greeting in Garden Green Ink and adhered to the bottom of the Basic White layer, then added to the front.
The 1/4″ Petal Pink Diagonal Trim was tied in a bow and added to the tree with Mini Glue Dots.
The pink, gold and green Blooming Pearls were added to the tree for ornaments…three of each color.

Hope you are celebrating the holidays with friends and family! OK, check out Debbie’s Inspiration Monday card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

Supplies:
Stamps: Merriest Trees
Inks: Soft Sea Foam, Garden Green, Balmy Blue
Cardstock: Basic White, Petal Pink, Garden Green
Accessories: 1/4″ Petal Pink Diagonal Trim, Blooming Pearls, Blending Brush, Adhesives

Let the sunflowers shine as you create with the RADIANT SUNFLOWER BUNDLE! These cheerful sunflower images are sure to make someone smile! Color the line-art images, or stamp and cut images from colored cardstock...you have many options! Plus, the versatile greetings can be added for the perfect message! We've combined the RADIANT SUNFLOWER BUNDLE with the gorgeous bright sunflowers and neutral patterns in the SUNFLOWER FIELDS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER! You'll get step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small Home Decor ideas, perfect for gifts or creating at a class! See more details HERE!

Ghosts and bats and cats, oh my! The OH MY FRIGHT COLLECTION will kick off your Halloween season with sweet and spooky images! Create layers of scary fun with a twisted tree and add cats, bats, a spiderweb, a witch's hat and other accessories to decorate your cards, tags, scrapbook pages and other crafty projects! Finish with a playful Halloween greeting! We've combined the OH MY FRIGHT BUNDLE and the magical patterns in the FRIGHTFULLY FUN 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER! You'll get step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO decorated White Gable Box ideas in our OH MY FRIGHT COLLECTION! See more details HERE!

The SIMPLY LEAVES PUNCH BUNDLE can be used for ANY season! Follow our card journey through Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter using this versatile stamp set and punch! The patterned leaves will add natural detail and texture on your cards and projects, then add one of the simple greetings to finish. We've combined the SIMPLY LEAVES PUNCH BUNDLE and the garden neutral patterns in the VALLEY OF BLOOM 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER! You'll get step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT cards...two card ideas from each season...in our SIMPLY LEAVES CARD COLLECTION! See more details HERE!

Saturday Blog Hop – Non-traditional Christmas

December 16, 2023 By Connie | 2 Comments

It’s Saturday and time for our Create with Connie and Mary Blog Hop. This week our theme is “Non-Traditional Christmas Colors”! This challenge will run for TWO WEEKS so our Design Team can enjoy the Christmas holidays! How about some PINK Christmas Trees? Gold and pink are all the rage in decorating for Christmas this year!

MERRIEST TREES

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Thick Basic White cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 1-1/2 x 5-1/2 piece of Garden Walk Designer Paper was added on the right sid.
A Deckled Circle was cut from Berry Bliss cardstock and adhered to the front.
The largest Merriest Trees solid image was stamped with Bubble Bath Ink on Basic White and the details stamped with Melon Mambo Ink. It was cut with the Merriest Trees Dies and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The trim, star and base were cut from Gold Foil Paper and added to the tree.
The presents were stamped with Melon Mambo and Bubble Bath Inks and cut out, then added under the tree.
Tis the Season from Brightest Glow stamp set was stamped with Melon Mambo Ink and cut with the Deckled Circle Die and adhered with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A trio of Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins were added to the background and star.

So go out and check out those PINK and GOLD trees in the stores…they really are striking! 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!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Merriest Trees, Brightest Glow
Inks: Melon Mambo, Bubble Bath
Cardstock: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Berry Bliss, Garden Walk Designer Paper, Gold Foil Paper
Accessories: Merriest Trees Dies, Deckled Circles Dies, Pastels Adhesive Backed Sequins, Adhesives

IM307 – Merriest Trees

November 20, 2023 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome back to our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenges. Look at this wonderful, decorated cookie to inspire you!

MERRIEST TREES

I was surprised how well Lost Lagoon worked as the background for my tree! Almost looks like a blue spruce we have in our yard! The Snowflake Magic Specialty Designer Paper is a hidden gem, too! I love this silvery white background!

Stampin’ Details:

- The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Lost Lagoon cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
- A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Snowflake Magic Specialty DSP was added on top (love the silvery look!)
- The base of the tree was cut from Pecan Pie cardstock with the Merriest Trees Dies and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- The pink Sheer Ribbon Combo was looped back and forth, then adhered to the background with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- The tree was stamped on Basic White cardstock with Lost Lagoon Ink base and White Craft Ink for the details. Cut with the Merriest Trees largest tree die and added to the front over the ribbon with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- The tree was decorated with small light pink and gold Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins and large dark pink Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio.
- The greeting from Merriest Trees was stamped with Berry Bliss Ink on 1/2 x 3-1/2 strip of Bubble Bath cardstock and the ends flag trimmed. It was added across the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

SOOO pretty and sparkly! For a class, I’d use the ornaments that are with the stamps/dies and stamp them in Berry Bliss, Bubble Bath and Crushed Curry Inks. But for this special card, I love all the blingy sequins! OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

SUPPLIES:

Stamps: Merriest Trees
Inks: Berry Bliss, Lost Lagoon, White Craft

Cardstock: Basic White, Pecan Pie, Lost Lagoon, Snowflake Magic Specialty DSP
Accessories: Merriest Trees Dies, Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins, Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio, Sheer Ribbon Combo, Adhesives

CS115 – Merriest Trees

November 14, 2023 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome to Create with Connie and Mary’s Creatively Simple Challenge! Each month Mary and I will pick a theme for our simple cards. This month the theme is “Tis the Season” cards!

MERRIEST TREES

This is a swap card that I made for an Incentive Trip Swap Group. A little different since the tree is cut out of the front panel so the inside layer shows thru!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Cherry Cobbler cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
A 4 x 5-1/4 was stamped with the detail tree image in Soft Sea Foam Ink in the center of the panel.
The 3-3/4 x 5 Basic White was cut with the largest Merriest Trees Die, the tree trunk stamped with Pecan Pie Ink, and adhered to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The trim and star were cut from More Dazzle Gold Paper and added across the tree branches and top of the tree.
The greeting from Merriest Trees was stamped with VersaMark Ink on 1/2 x 2-1/2 Cherry Cobbler Cardstock and White Embossed. The ends were cut at an angle, then added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A trio of red Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs were added to the tree.

The deep red and light green really work well together, don’t they? Lots of sparkle, too! Check out Mary’s Creatively Simple card over on Create with Connie and Mary!

Supplies:
Stamps: Merriest Trees
Inks: VersaMark, Soft Sea Foam, Pecan Pie
Cardstock: Basic White, Soft Sea Foam, Cherry Cobbler, More Dazzled Specialty Paper
Accessories: Merriest Trees Dies, Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs, White Embossing Powder, Adhesives