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CCMC687 – Merriest Moments

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Hello! Another Thursday has rolled around…these weeks go by pretty fast, don’t you think?  That means it is time for a Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge.  This week it is a fun sketch for you to try!

MERRIEST MOMENTS BUNDLE

There are SO many fun dies and an embossing folder that goes with this bundle!  But I love the poinsettias, too!  This sketch seemed to point to using a DSP background (but you don’t have to…), so I focused on the poinsettia.

 

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Soft Succulent, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
  • Two 1/2 x 4-1/2 strips of Tidings of Christmas red striped DSP were added behind the 3 x 5-1/2 piece of greenery print in the same DSP, then adhered to the base card.
  • A 5/8 x 4 piece of Rose Gold Glitter Metallic Paper was added to the DSP towards the right side.
  • The large and small poinsettias from Merriest Moments stamp set were stamped with Cherry Cobbler Ink on Basic White cardstock and cut with the Merriest Frame Dies.  Three small holly leaves were stamped with Soft Succulent Ink on Basic White cardstock and cut with the dies, too.  All were assembled together, then added to the Rose Gold strip with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Season’s Greetings was stamped with Evening Evergreen Ink on Basic White cardstock and hand-cut, then added to the front with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • A trio of yellow Holiday Rhinestones were added to the center of the poinsettia.

Wow…that Rose Gold Glitter Metallic Paper is SOOOO sparkly and pretty!  OK, 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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Inspired by the delicate charm of lilies of the valley flowers, this VALLEY IN BLOOM SUITE of projects will bring timeless beauty to your crafting! These products have versatile florals, textures and shimmer that will have you grabbing them to use all year long. We've combined the LILY OF THE VALLEY BUNDLE and the VALLEY IN BLOOM 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with patterns that add whimsy and personality. You'll get step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT cards in this Collection!  See more details HERE!

 
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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!

Joyful Christmas

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We've been dog sitting the past couple days.  She's a beautiful Golden Retriever and so sweet.  She follows us around everywhere!  I think she is happy to have our undivided attention…no Carter around to steal the attention from her!  lol!

 

Have you noticed the small paper packs in the Holiday Mini?  This one is Winter Frost (also comes in Season of Style).  You get 48 sheets (24 double sided designs) in a 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 size.  I grabbed one of the patterns and cut it down for a layer on this card.  How simple!  You also can't appreciate the Silver Metallic Foil Sheet going across the center…it is cardstock weight so it doesn't crinkle or bend easily…and gives off a nice reflective surface.  The poinsettia I had sitting on my desk from another project, so thought I'd use it as the focal image.  The embossed White looks so pretty against the cardstock vellum!  And, of course, that Silver 1/8 Ribbon is WONDERFUL!  I hope they add Silver and Gold to the regular line…love it!

 

 

OK…here are the details!

  1. The base is 4 1/4 x 11 Whisper White, folded in half.
  2. I cut the Winter Frost Designer Paper to 4 x 5 1/4.  I added the Silver Foil Sheet cut 2 x 4 across the front, then added the 1/8 Silver Ribbon at the top and bottom to hide the seams.
  3. I stamped the Poinsettia twice with Versamark on Vellum Cardstock and embossed with Whisper White Embossing Powder.  I cut out the entire flower once and just the center portion on the second one.  I added Pearls to the center and added to the front of the card with Stampin' Dimensionals.
  4. My greeting is a strip of Coastal Cabana cardstock, stamped with the Christmas Greetings from Warmth & Wonder Hostess set in Island Indigo Ink, cut with a flag end, and tucked under one of the petals of the Poinsettia.

Very, very simple…cutting the Poinsettia took the longest.  But I love the non-traditional look of the White Poinsettia against the blues and silvers.  Pretty!

 

 

Did you see?  We are starting the Early Bird signups for our Winter Collection on Create with Connie and Mary.  It's all about Christmas and Winter projects!  It's not too early to start planning those gifts and decorating and we have lots of GREAT ideas to help you!  See more information over on Create with Connie and Mary!

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