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Saturday Blog Hop – Thanksgiving/Gratitude

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In honor of Thanksgiving this week in the US, our Saturday Blog Hop them is Thanksgiving or Gratitude!  I know I have many blessings to count!  This year is a little sadder because my dad isn’t here, but I am thankful my mom is in good health.  Right now she is back visiting with her sister, so our Thanksgiving table won’t quite be the same as in year’s past.

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I made these matchbox boxes for friends at a stamping retreat that I attended way back in September, but I haven’t shown them on my blog!  They are filled with a Rice Krispies Treat and some Green Apple Cow’s Tails…yummy!  I’m hoping to make some more for our Thanksgiving table this year.  Even though I used the retired SAB Be Dazzling Paper for the pumpkin, you could easily replace that with the Gold/Rose Gold Metallic Paper in the Annual Catalog and they would be just as pretty!  And I LOVE that Blackberry Beauty Designer Paper…it is gorgeous in person!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is a standard sliding matchbox made from Thick Basic White cardstock.
  • On top the 2-1/4 x 3-1/2 piece of Blackberry Beauty DSP is added to a 2-1/2 x 3-3/4 piece of Blackberry Bliss cardstock, then adhered.
  • A 1-1/4 x 8-1/2 piece of Cinnamon Cider cardstock was wrapped around the outside for the Belly Band, secured with Tear & Tape in the front and trimmed.
  • The pumpkin from Detailed Pumpkins Die was cut from Be Dazzling Paper (but use the current Gold/Rose Gold Metallic Paper for the same effect).  The leaf was cut from Gold Foil Paper.  Both were added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The greeting from Sweets & Treats was stamped with Blackberry Bliss Ink on Basic White cardstock, then punched with the Double Oval Punch and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • A gold Brushed Metallic Dot was added to the background.

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!

         

 

 

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!

Create wonderful dimensional poinsettias in a variety of sizes with the PRETTY POINSETTIA BUNDLE! The dies cut and emboss at the same time for lots of detail and texture.  The coordinating stamp images add fun seasonal greetings, sprigs and other festive touches to your cards and projects. We've combined the PRETTY POINSETTIA BUNDLE and the A STITCHED SEASON 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for a traditional holiday look you'll love! You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO favors in our PRETTY POINSETTIA COLLECTION!  See more details HERE!

 

IM198 – Pretty Pumpkins

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Happy Monday! It’s time for our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenge!  This week we have a pretty tablescape for our inspiration piece!  Isn’t this GORGEOUS?  Love the textures and shine…so inviting!

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I’m using the Pretty Pumpkins Bundle AGAIN for this week’s card!  You’ll probably be sick of me using it by the time fall is over!  But, it seemed perfect for today’s challenge.  I followed along with the trio of plates for my trio of pumpkins and added the shine with Adhesive Sequins and Be Dazzling Paper (unfortunately sold out during SAB…hope they bring it back!)

Stampin’ Details:

    • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Pumpkin Pie cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
    • The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White was added on top.
    • A 1-1/4 x 4 piece of Beauty of the Earth DSP was added to the bottom.
    • The filigree pumpkin from the Detailed Pumpkins Dies was cut from Cajun Craze and adhered to the front.
    • The slotted pumpkin from Pumpkin Pie cardstock with the die and added Mango Melody cardstock behind it.
    • The detail pumpkin from Pretty Pumpkins Stamp Set was stamped with Pumpkin Pie Ink on Basic White cardstock and cut with the Die.  Both front pumpkins were added with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • Two leaves were cut with the dies from Be Dazzling Paper (substitute Gold/Rose Gold Paper) and added with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • The greeting from Pretty Pumpkins stamp set was stamped with Early Espresso Ink on Pumpkin Pie and hand-cut close to the letters.  It was added with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals
    • A trio of Artistry Blooms Sequins were added to the background.

 

LOVE it!!!  OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

 

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!

Create wonderful dimensional poinsettias in a variety of sizes with the PRETTY POINSETTIA BUNDLE! The dies cut and emboss at the same time for lots of detail and texture.  The coordinating stamp images add fun seasonal greetings, sprigs and other festive touches to your cards and projects. We've combined the PRETTY POINSETTIA BUNDLE and the A STITCHED SEASON 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for a traditional holiday look you'll love! You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO favors in our PRETTY POINSETTIA COLLECTION!  See more details HERE!

 

IM197 – Pretty Pumpkins

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Happy Monday! It’s time for our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenge!  This week we have a batch of colorful cookies for our inspiration piece!  Don’t they look delicious?

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I love the filigree pumpkin die in this Paper Pumpkins Bundle.  I pulled out the gingham/plaid from the inspiration by using the Peaceful Place Designer Paper.  This DSP is very subtle, but goes great with the brighter Bermuda Bay color!

Stampin’ Details:

    • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Bermuda Bay cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
    • The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was added on top.
    • A 2 x 4 piece of Peaceful Place DSP was added to the left side.
    • The filigree pumpkin was cut from Bermuda Bay cardstock with the Detailed Pumpkins Dies and adhered to the front.
    • The vine was stamped with Basic Gray Ink and the pumpkin was stamped with Bermuda Bay Ink on Basic White cardstock and both cut with the Detailed Pumpkins Dies.  The vine was colored with Old Olive and Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Blends.  Both were added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • The leaf for the pumpkin was cut from Old Olive cardstock with the die and added with a Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • The greeting from Pretty Pumpkins was stamped with Basic Gray Ink.
    • Some Simply Elegant Silver Trim was tied in a bow and added to the stem with a Mini Glue Dot.
    • A Basic Rhinestone Jewel was added to the leaf.

 

I love these Bermuda Bay pumpkins and they worked great for the inspiration challenge this week!  OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

 

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!

Create wonderful dimensional poinsettias in a variety of sizes with the PRETTY POINSETTIA BUNDLE! The dies cut and emboss at the same time for lots of detail and texture.  The coordinating stamp images add fun seasonal greetings, sprigs and other festive touches to your cards and projects. We've combined the PRETTY POINSETTIA BUNDLE and the A STITCHED SEASON 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for a traditional holiday look you'll love! You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO favors in our PRETTY POINSETTIA COLLECTION!  See more details HERE!

 

CCMC674 – Pretty Pumpkin

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Hello!  It’s Thursday and you know that means it is time for a Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge.  This month we are “casing the catalog” and it’s our third week!  Here’s this week’s challenge:

 

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I decided to use my new Pretty Pumpkins Bundle (July-December Mini Catalog and available for purchase on August 3) on today’s card, along with some bright pumpkin fall colors!  I love the look of the ombre background with white on top!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Calypso Coral cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • A 1-1/4 x 5-1/2 piece of Pumpkin Pie cardstock was added to the right side.
  • The 1-1/2 x 5-1/2 piece of Pansy Petals Designer Paper was added down the center.
  • A 3-1/4 x 4-1/4 piece of Vellum Cardstock was adhered on top..
  • The pumpkins and leaves were cut from Basic White cardstock with the Detailed Pumpkins Dies.  They were adhered to the Vellum cardstock.
  • Gather Together was stamped with Pumpkin Pie Ink on Basic White and hand-cut around the lettering.  It was added to the front with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Some Linen Thread was tied in a bow around the stem of the pumpkin.
  • A trio of Opal Rounds were added to the background.

Isn’t that elegant looking?  SO fun!  Go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this “case the catalog” challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

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!

Create wonderful dimensional poinsettias in a variety of sizes with the PRETTY POINSETTIA BUNDLE! The dies cut and emboss at the same time for lots of detail and texture.  The coordinating stamp images add fun seasonal greetings, sprigs and other festive touches to your cards and projects. We've combined the PRETTY POINSETTIA BUNDLE and the A STITCHED SEASON 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for a traditional holiday look you'll love! You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO favors in our PRETTY POINSETTIA COLLECTION!  See more details HERE!

 

 

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