Perennial Postage

IM324 – Perennial Postage

March 18, 2024 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenges. This week’s inspiration challenge is a pretty stamp image!

PERENNIAL POSTAGE

Of course, using the Perennial Postage Dies were first on my list!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Boho Blue cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
The large Perennial Postage Die was used to cut the 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 piece of Basic White cardstock and added to the front.
A 4-1/8 x 5-3/8 piece of Countryside Inn Designer Paper was added on top.
The two butterflies from the Paper Butterfly Accents were added to the front.
The greeting from Blueberry Bunches Stamp Set was stamped with Boho Blue Ink on Basic White and cut with the small Perennial Postage Die.
The postmark from the Perennial Postage Dies was embossed on Basic White cardstock and hand-cut, then added to the front. Had to see the detail in the photo!

So fun! Check out Mary’s Inspiration Monday card over on Create with Connie and Mary!

Supplies:
Stamps: Blueberry Bunches
Inks: Boho Blue
Cardstock: Basic White, Boho Blue, Countryside Inn Designer Paper
Accessories: Perennial Postage Dies, Paper Butterfly Accents, 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!

IM316 – Painted Lavender

January 22, 2024 By Connie | 2 Comments

Welcome to our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenges. This week’s inspiration challenge is a pretty lavender print!

PAINTED LAVENDER

The Perennial Lavender Suite of products is definitely one of my favorites in the Mini Catalog! I love the postage dies and the pretty lavender options with both stamps and dies!

Stampin’ Details:

- The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Highland Heather cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
- The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was cut with the largest Perennial Postage Die, then embossed with the Layered Florals Embossing Folder, and added to the front.
- The 1 x 3-1/2 and 1 x 4-1/2 pieces of Perennial Lavender Designer Paper s were criss-crossed on the front.
- The branch from Painted Lavender Dies was cut from Lost Lagoon cardstock and two sets of lavender flower stocks from Basic White cardstock. The flower stocks were colored with Highland Heather and Lost Lagoon Inks using a sponge dauber, then added to the front.
- The greeting from Perennial Postage was stamped with Lost Lagoon Ink, then cut with the small label die in Thoughtful Expressions (LOVE those label dies!). It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Some Linen Thread was tied in a bow and added to the stems.
- Two large Purple Shimmer Gems were added to the DSP.

Love how this turned out! OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

SUPPLIES:

Stamps: Painted Lavender, Perennial Postage
Inks: Lost Lagoon, Highland Heather

Cardstock: Basic White, Highland Heather, Perennial Lavender Designer Paper
Accessories: Painted Lavender Dies, Perennial Postage Dies, Thoughtful Expressions Dies, Layered Florals Embossing Folder, Purple Fine Shimmer Gems, Linen Thread, Adhesives

CCMC799 – Flight & Airy

January 4, 2024 By Connie | 2 Comments

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!

FLIGHT & AIRY DESIGNER PAPER

I think the Flight & Airy DSP is so pretty with the watercolor images of birds, flowers and branches so I let it do ALL the heavy lifting on this card! Only the greeting is stamped!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Boho Blue cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 1-1/2 x 4-1/4 strip of Flight & Airy Pecan Pie grid DSP is added across the front towards the top.
Next a 2-3/4 x 4 small bird print in Flight & Airy DSP was added to a 2-3/4 x 4 piece of Flirty Flamingo cardstock on an angle, then added to the front.
The 3/4 x 3-1/4 Fresh Freesia watercolor print in Flight & Airy DSP was added over it.
One of the small birds on a branch and flowers was cut from the DSP and added with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Linen Thread was wrapped several times in a loop, then added to the tail of the bird.
The greeting from Perennial Postage Stamp Set was stamped with Boho Blue Ink on a 1/2 x 2-1/4 piece of Basic White cardstock and added on top with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Three Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots were added to the background.

I love the softness of the colors in the DSP and how this turned out! OK, go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary

Supplies:
Stamps: Perennial Postage
Ink: Boho Blue
Cardstock: Basic White, Boho Blue, Flirty Flamingo, Flight & Airy Designer Paper (SAB)
Accessories: Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots, Linen Thread, Adhesives