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CS65 – Merriest Moments

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Welcome to Create with Connie and Mary’s Creatively Simple Challenge!  Each month Mary and I will pick a theme…this month it is “Celebrate Holidays”, and we each create a simple card every Tuesday in November using that theme!

MERRIEST MOMENTS

Today’s card combines new product with a favorite set from last year!  I used Merriest Moments a TON last Christmas season.  I love the poinsettias!  I thought it would be perfect to pair with the heart frame using the Framed Florets Dies that are available to order now, but will be in the new January-April Mini Catalog!

 

Stampin’ Details:

  • Base is 4-1/4 x 11 Real Red cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was cut with the heart oval frame from Framed Florets Dies, then adhered to the front.
  • The center portion of another smaller oval was cut from Brushed Metallic gold cardstock and stamped with the greeting from Merriest Moments in Stazon Ink.  TIP:  Immediately clean your photopolymer stamp with an alcohol swab and then rinse with the Stampin’ Mist to clean and prevent the black from staining.
  • The large and small poinsettia from Merriest Moments Stamp Set were stamped with Real Red Ink and two large and one small leaf with Garden Green Ink on Basic White cardstock and cut with the Merriest Frames Dies (on sale Dec 1 for 60% off!!!).  They were added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Gold Seasonal Sequins were added to the center of the poinsettias.

 

I think the oval frames really give an upgraded look to the Merriest Moments stamp set, don’t you?  Make sure to check out Mary’s Creatively Simple card over on Create with Connie and Mary!

 

 

 

 

SUPPLIES:

Stamps:  Merriest Moments
Inks:  Real Red, Garden Green, Black Stazon
Cardstock:  Real Red, Basic White, Brushed Metallic Gold Paper
Accessories:  Merriest Frames Hybrid Dies, Framed Florets Dies, Seasonal Sequins, Adhesives

Make some "hay" designing your cards and projects with Stampin' Up!'s darling TRACTOR & CO BUNDLE!  Stamp and fill the tractor and wagon with pumpkins, corn stalks, trees or hay and finish with a birthday, thinking of you, thanks or holiday greeting!  The TRACTOR & CO DIES will help you build your tractors in any color and design you want.  We've used the bright colors in the FULL OF LIFE 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for our cheerful farm.  In our TRACTOR & CO  COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two cute favor or gift card holders for the farmer or gardener in your life!  See more details HERE!

These CHARMING DAY STAMPS have beautiful rose and anemone flower designs that were hand drawn with a calligraphy pen, resulting in open line art that’s perfect for coloring.  These sweet florals will highlight your spring, summer or fall projects!  Add the CHARMING DAY DIES to enhance your paper crafting projects with gorgeous floral and greenery cutouts.  We've also used the coordinating FLORAL CHARM 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER to give a modern twist on these vintage designs.  In our CHARMING DAY CARD COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT card projects.  See more details HERE!

Stampin' Up!'s new DistINKtive style PERFECTLY PEARS BUNDLE makes creating quick and easy with the two-step stamping!   Stamp the outline in a dark color, then color it with the solid image that fits inside...the shading is already done for you!  You'll love the vintage fruit, delicate flowers and timeless sentiments included in this bundle!   The PERFECTLY PEARS DIES even include some stand-alone greenery images and a couple labels to cut out your sentiments.  We've used the PAINTERLY PEARS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER included in the PAINTERLY PEARS SUITE on our projects.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX card projects...four regular and two cute-as-can-be favors!  See more details HERE!

 

CS64 – Window Wishes

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Welcome to Create with Connie and Mary’s Creatively Simple Challenge!  Each month Mary and I will pick a theme…this month it is “Celebrate Holidays”, and we each create a simple card every Tuesday in November using that theme!

WINDOW WISHES

I resisted buying this Window Wishes bundle for the longest time, but then decided I just HAD to have it!  Here’s one of the cards I made while playing with it.

 

Stampin’ Details:

  • Base is 4-1/4 x 11 Shaded Spruce cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Santa Express Designer Paper was added on top.
  • Over that is a 2 x 4 piece of Real Red Glimmer Paper.
  • On top of the Glimmer Paper is a 3/4 x 4 strip of Shaded Spruce cardstock.
  • The window frame was cut from Basic Gray cardstock with the Window Dies.
  • The inside of the window was cut from Basic White cardstock with the Window Dies and stamped the house from Window Wishes stamp set in Real Red Ink, the trees in Shaded Spruce Ink, the roof with Smoky Slate Ink, the ground and snowflakes with Pool Party Ink.
  • The little red heart from Handmade Wishes stamp set was stamped with Real Red above the chimney.
  • The greeting from Window Wishes stamp set was stamped with Basic Gray Ink.
  • The window element was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The bow from Window Dies was cut from Real Red Glimmer Paper and attached with a Mini Glue Dot.

 

That’s it for my Creatively Simply card!  What excited me most about this card is that it was made up of pieces already cut and stamped!  I just put them together differently that I originally intended!  Make sure to check out Mary’s Creatively Simple card over on Create with Connie and Mary!

 

 

 

 

SUPPLIES:

Stamps:  Window Wishes, Handmade Wishes
Inks:  Real Red, Shaded Spruce, Basic Gray, Pool Party
Cardstock:  Basic White, Shaded Spruce, Basic Gray, Red Glimmer Paper
Accessories:  Window Dies, Adhesives

Make some "hay" designing your cards and projects with Stampin' Up!'s darling TRACTOR & CO BUNDLE!  Stamp and fill the tractor and wagon with pumpkins, corn stalks, trees or hay and finish with a birthday, thinking of you, thanks or holiday greeting!  The TRACTOR & CO DIES will help you build your tractors in any color and design you want.  We've used the bright colors in the FULL OF LIFE 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for our cheerful farm.  In our TRACTOR & CO  COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two cute favor or gift card holders for the farmer or gardener in your life!  See more details HERE!

These CHARMING DAY STAMPS have beautiful rose and anemone flower designs that were hand drawn with a calligraphy pen, resulting in open line art that’s perfect for coloring.  These sweet florals will highlight your spring, summer or fall projects!  Add the CHARMING DAY DIES to enhance your paper crafting projects with gorgeous floral and greenery cutouts.  We've also used the coordinating FLORAL CHARM 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER to give a modern twist on these vintage designs.  In our CHARMING DAY CARD COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT card projects.  See more details HERE!

Stampin' Up!'s new DistINKtive style PERFECTLY PEARS BUNDLE makes creating quick and easy with the two-step stamping!   Stamp the outline in a dark color, then color it with the solid image that fits inside...the shading is already done for you!  You'll love the vintage fruit, delicate flowers and timeless sentiments included in this bundle!   The PERFECTLY PEARS DIES even include some stand-alone greenery images and a couple labels to cut out your sentiments.  We've used the PAINTERLY PEARS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER included in the PAINTERLY PEARS SUITE on our projects.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX card projects...four regular and two cute-as-can-be favors!  See more details HERE!

 

CS63 – Celebrate with Tags

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Welcome to Create with Connie and Mary’s Creatively Simple Challenge!  Each month Mary and I will pick a theme…this month it is “Celebrate Holidays”, and we each create a simple card every Tuesday in November using that theme!

CELEBRATE WITH TAGS

I really purchased this bundle mostly for the tag dies.  I enjoy making personalized tags for my gifts, especially at Christmas!  But…I thought this mitten stamp was darling, so built my card around the mitten image, with my favorite snowflake embossing folder, too!

Stampin’ Details:

  • Base is 4-1/4 x 11 Pool Party cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded to form the base card.
  • The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was embossed with the Wintry Snowflake Embossing Folder across the top.
  • A 1-1/4 x 5-1/2 piece of Sweetest Christmas Designer Paper was added on a diagonal across the bottom and trimmed off the side of the Basic White.  The layer was added to the front of the base card.
  • Two mittens were stamped with Pool Party Ink on Basic White cardstock and cut with the Celebrations Tag Die.  They were added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Two snowflakes were cut from Basic White cardstock with the Celebrations Tag Die and added next to the mittens.
  • Be Jolly from Celebrate with Tags Stamp Set was stamped with Real Red Ink on Basic White cardstock and cut with the banner Celebrations Tag Die.
  • A trio of Pool Party Solid Faceted Gems were added to the snowflakes and background.

 

SOOOO cute!  I love it!  Make sure to check out Mary’s Creatively Simple card over on Create with Connie and Mary!

 

 

 

 

SUPPLIES:

Stamps:  Celebrate with Tags
Inks:  Pool Party, Real Red
Cardstock:  Basic White, Pool Party, Sweetest Christmas DSP
Accessories:  Celebrations Tag Dies, Wintry EF, Solid Faceted Gems, Adhesives

Make some "hay" designing your cards and projects with Stampin' Up!'s darling TRACTOR & CO BUNDLE!  Stamp and fill the tractor and wagon with pumpkins, corn stalks, trees or hay and finish with a birthday, thinking of you, thanks or holiday greeting!  The TRACTOR & CO DIES will help you build your tractors in any color and design you want.  We've used the bright colors in the FULL OF LIFE 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for our cheerful farm.  In our TRACTOR & CO  COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two cute favor or gift card holders for the farmer or gardener in your life!  See more details HERE!

These CHARMING DAY STAMPS have beautiful rose and anemone flower designs that were hand drawn with a calligraphy pen, resulting in open line art that’s perfect for coloring.  These sweet florals will highlight your spring, summer or fall projects!  Add the CHARMING DAY DIES to enhance your paper crafting projects with gorgeous floral and greenery cutouts.  We've also used the coordinating FLORAL CHARM 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER to give a modern twist on these vintage designs.  In our CHARMING DAY CARD COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT card projects.  See more details HERE!

Stampin' Up!'s new DistINKtive style PERFECTLY PEARS BUNDLE makes creating quick and easy with the two-step stamping!   Stamp the outline in a dark color, then color it with the solid image that fits inside...the shading is already done for you!  You'll love the vintage fruit, delicate flowers and timeless sentiments included in this bundle!   The PERFECTLY PEARS DIES even include some stand-alone greenery images and a couple labels to cut out your sentiments.  We've used the PAINTERLY PEARS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER included in the PAINTERLY PEARS SUITE on our projects.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX card projects...four regular and two cute-as-can-be favors!  See more details HERE!

 

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