Saturday Blog Hop

CCM Saturday Blog Hop – True Colors

August 5, 2023 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome back to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop! For the next few weeks, we will be featuring songs that have color names in their title! This week’s song is “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper. Our cards will be using ALL the new In Colors at once!

TRANSLUCENT FLORALS

I wasn’t quite sure how I wanted to use all the colors, so ended up using both all the inks and all the cardstock colors on my card. Not exactly how I pictured it, but it turned out ok. lol!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Boho Blue cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was stamped with the leaf cluster in Translucent Florals in each color randomly in the background.
1/4 x 5-1.4 strips of each In Color were added to the center.
The greeting was stamped with Pebbled Path Ink on Moody Mauve cardstock and cut with the Something Fancy label die. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The leaf cluster was stamped with Boho Blue on Basic White cardstock and cut with the Translucent Florals Dies. It was added next to the label with Stampin[‘ Dimensionals.
The small and large flowers were cut from Wild Wheat cardstock and added to the bottom of the leaf cluster with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Three Pebbled Path 2023-25 In Color Dots were added to the flower centers and the label.

I’m excited to see what our Design Team has done with this challenge! 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: Translucent Florals
Inks: Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat, Boho Blue, Copper Clay, Moody Mauve
C/S: Basic White, Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat, Boho Blue, Copper Clay, Moody Mauve
Accessories: Translucent Florals Dies, Something Fancy Dies, 2023-25 In Color Dots, Adhesives

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The star-shaped Santa, Mrs. Claus, and gingerbread man images from Stampin' Up!'s SWEETEST STAR PUNCH BUNDLE are adorable to use on your holiday cards, tags and paper projects. They are a wonderful take on some classic Christmas icons. Show your creativity with your favorite coloring technique, punch out the plump star, and add a holly jolly sentiment! We've paired the SWEETEST STAR BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a fun holiday look. Our SWEETEST STAR COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO paper ornaments...perfect for teaching a class, giving as a gift, or for selling at craft shows! See more details HERE!

Aren't these just the CUTEST animal faces in Stampin' Up!'s CHRISTMAS FRIENDS STAMP SET? Pull out your coloring tools to bring these winter critters to life, or stamp them directly on colored cardstock, cut them out with the dies, and you're ready to go! There are gifts, ribbons, stars, a tree, word bubble, music notes and bowtie to further embellish them! We've paired the CHRISTMAS FRIENDS BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER that has fun, small Christmas prints. Our CHRISTMAS FRIENDS COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun favors...perfect for a little gift or for selling at craft shows! See more details here!

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!

Saturday Blog Hop – Favorite Annual Catalog Bundle

May 29, 2021 By Connie | Leave a Comment

This week’s blog hop theme is our Favorite New Annual Catalog Stamp Set or Bundle. I have SEVERAL favorites, but I was most excited to get the Sweet As a Peach Bundle! Here’s one of the cards my Stamp Club made this month using it!

SWEET AS A PEACH

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Calypso Coral cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
On top is a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Pale Papaya cardstock.
Three patterns of You’re A Peach DSP were cut to 1-1/2 x 3-1/4 and added on top.
The scallop rectangle from Stitched So Sweetly was cut from Basic White cardstock, then stamped with the Have a Peachy Day greeting in Calypso Coral Ink. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The trio of peaches image were inked with Pale Papaya, then sponged with some Calypso Coral Ink for a two tone look. The leaves were stamped with Pear Pizzazz Ink. Both were cut with the Peach Dies and added to the rectangle with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A 3″ piece of Pale Papaya Open Weave Ribbon was tied in a knot and added to the stem with a Mini Glue Dot.
Two Elegant Faceted Gems were added to the bottom.

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 project and see what everyone did with this challenge!

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Saturday Blog Hop – Favorite New Designer Paper

May 22, 2021 By Connie | Leave a Comment

This week’s blog hop theme is Favorite New Designer Paper. Hands down…the new You’re a Peach Designer Paper is my favorite right now! I especially LOVE this small peach print I used on my card! It reminds me of a little sundress romper that I used to have MANY moons ago! I’ve used ALL DSP on this card with only the greeting stamped!

SWEET AS A PEACH

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Calypso Coral cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
On top is a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock.
A 2 x 5-1/4 piece of the little peach print is added to the top.
A 1/2 x 5-1/4 piece of the stripe is added to hide the seam.
Sweet as a Peach is stamped with Shaded Spruce Ink in the lower right corner.
Two of the large peaches from the Peach Dies were cut from the polka dot You’re a Peach DSP and sponged around the edges with Calypso Coral Ink.
Two of the leaves from the Peach Dies were cut from the green print You’re a Peach DSP and sponged around the edges with Shaded Spruce Ink.
They were all added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Two pieces of Linen Thread were tied in a bow and added to the stems.
An Artistry Blooms sequin was added next to the greeting for a little bling.

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Saturday Blog Hop – All 5 In Colors

May 15, 2021 By Connie | Leave a Comment

This week’s blog hop theme is to use ALL FIVE of the new In Colors! They blend pretty well together, so this should be fun to see what everyone came up with for their project!

ARTISTICALLY INKED

I decided to stamp the five colors in my background using the “smoosh” image from Artistically Inked stamp set! That was pretty fun!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Polished Pink cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
On top the 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White was stamped with all five new In Colors, going down the paper light to dark: Pale Papaya, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink, Soft Succulent and finally Evening Evergreen.
The floral bundle was cut from Basic Black with the Artistic Die and adhered.
Happy Birthday from Artistically Inked was stamped with Memento Black Ink on a 1/2 x 4 strip of Polished Pink cardstock and popped up on the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Two Soft Succulent In Color Jewels were added next to the greeting.

VERY simple card, but I love all these In Colors together! 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 project and see what everyone did with this challenge!

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Saturday Blog Hop – Favorite New In Color

May 8, 2021 By Connie | Leave a Comment

This week’s blog hop theme is our Favorite New In Color (predominately one color!) Of course, I chose the new Pale Papaya for my favorite…although I really do love ALL of them!

HAND-PENNED PETALS

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Pale Papaya cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White was embossed with the Hammered Embossing Folder and added on top.
A 2-1/2 x 5-1/4 piece of Pale Papaya In Color Designer Paper was added to the left side.
Two 1/4 x 4 pieces of Soft Succulent cardstock were added across the front.
A Stitched So Sweetly rectangle was added to the top, popped with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The flower from Hand-Penned Petals was stamped with Memento Black Ink, then cut with the Penned Flowers Die. It was added on the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The greeting was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Soft Succulents cardstock, the end cut on a angle and added with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A trio of Genial Gems was added in the background.

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Saturday Blog Hop – Favorite Preorder Bundle

May 1, 2021 By Connie | Leave a Comment

This week’s blog hop theme is our Favorite Preorder Bundle! I really couldn’t decide…I really love all the preorder ones I purchased, but I settled on Hand-Penned Petals. Of course! It is a flower set! lol!

HAND-PENNED PETALS

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Misty Moonlight cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White was stamped in the upper left and lower right corners with the Hand-Penned Petals image in Polished Pink Ink. It was then embossed with the Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder and added to the base card.
A 2-1/2 x 3-1/2 piece of Basic White was stamped with the greeting in Memento Black Ink.
Using the Penned Flowers Dies, the large flowers were cut from Polished Pink, the small flowers from Misty Moonlight and the leaves from Granny Apple Green. They were adhered to the front.
The Basic White was layered on the 2-5/8 x 3-5/8 piece of Granny Apple Green cardstock.
A 3/4 x 2-1/2 piece of Polished Pink cardstock was cut with the scallop trim in the Penned Flowers Dies, then added to the bottom. The entire element was popped up on the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A trio of Artistry Blooms Adhesive Backed Sequins were added to the background.

LOVE this color combination! 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 project and see what everyone did with this challenge!

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Saturday Blog Hop – Spring Flowers

March 27, 2021 By Connie | Leave a Comment

This week’s blog hop theme is Spring Flowers…should be pretty easy, right? Stampin’ Up! has a wide variety of floral stamp sets! I have to say I knew immediately that I wanted to use the Pierced Blooms Dies again! They are just so gorgeous with their stitching! I kept this one very simple.

PIERCED BLOOMS

Stampin’ Details:

The base 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Thick Basic White, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
On top is a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Granny Apple Green.
A 3-3/4 x 5 piece of Fine Art Floral Designer Paper was added on top.
The tag in the Pierced Blooms Die was cut from Basic White cardstock, then stamped with the greeting in Springtime Joy with Memento Black Ink. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The flower was cut from Magenta Madness with the Pierced Blooms Die, the center from Daffodil Delight and the leaves from Granny Apple Green.
Some White Baker’s Twine was tied in a bow and added to the leaves with a Mini Glue Dot.
A trio of Magenta Madness In Color Enamel Dots were added to the background.

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Saturday Blog Hop – Punch Art

March 13, 2021 By Connie | Leave a Comment

This week’s blog hop theme is Punch Art! This theme is one of my favorites! I can’t wait to see what everyone came up with! I used to run monthly Punch Art Classes and they were always SO much fun!

SAILBOAT

I combined my need for a masculine birthday card with our Punch Art theme and made a sailboat using the Ice Cream Cone Punch for the sails! I love the small prints in the Well Suited Designer Paper, but hadn’t used it until now!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Basic Gray cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
On top is a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Poppy Parade cardstock.
The 3-3/4 x 5 layer of Basic White was inked with Seaside Spray Ink using the Blending Brushes around the edges.
The water was create cutting a 1-1/2 x 5 piece of Seaside Spray cardstock with the Curvy Dies, then embossing it with the Old World Paper Embossing Folder. It was adhered to the bottom of the Basic White.
Happy Birthday from Peaceful Moments stamp set was stamped with Basic Gray Ink.
The boat was cut with the Layering Circles from Poppy Parade cardstock, then cut in half and added to the water.
A pole was cut from Early Espresso cardstock and added to the front.
The sails were punched with the Ice Cream Cone Punch from Well Suited DSP and added with Stampin’ Dimensionals next to the pole.
The small heart was cut from Poppy Parade with the Kangaroo Dies and added with a Mini Stampin’ Dimensional.
Two silver Metal Pearls were added to the boat.

This was SO much fun to make! 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 project and see what everyone did with this challenge!