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CSF836 – One of a Kind

September 19, 2024 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s Thursday and you know that means it is time for a Create with Stamping Friends Thursday Challenge. This week is a pretty color combination using two of the new In Colors!

ONE OF A KIND

Everyone knows I love snowflakes, right? So, of course, I had to grab this simple snowflake set available in the new Mini Catalog! Easy to make quick cards with it! I’ve used some non-traditional colors for snowflakes on this card!

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 masked off with a torn sheet of copy paper and the Highland Heather, Summer Splash and Peach Pie colors were brushed on using a Blending Brush.
The trio of small snowflakes were added to a block, then inked with Summer Splash randomly over the blended colors.
The swirl was randomly stamped in the background with Peach Pie Ink.
Three of the detail snowflakes were cut from Basic White cardstock and added to the front with Miin Glue Dots.
The greeting from One of a Kind was stamped with Highland Heather Ink in the lower right.
Three purple Tinsel Gems and three blue Tinsel Gems in the Three Pack were added to the center of the snowflakes and the background.

Very easy card to make and could be done in ANY color! OK, go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Stamping Friends.

Supplies:
Stamps: One of a Kind
Ink: Highland Heather, Summer Splash, Peach Pie
Cardstock: Basic White, Highland Heather
Accessories: One of a Kind Dies, Tinsel Gems Three Pack, Blending Brushes, Adhesives

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Send off your heartwarming wishes with Stampin' Up!'s fall-inspired AUTUMN EXPRESSIONS BUNDLE. Create some nature-inspired leaves and images as an accent or textured background on your projects, plus the elegant script fonts are sure to delight your friends and family! The fold-over frames are an extra bonus for tags or card elements. We've paired the AUTUMN EXPRESSIONS BUNDLE with the SPLENDID AUTUMN 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a colorful fall look. Our new AUTUMN EXPRESSIONS CARD COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX CARDS to help express your thoughts this season. See more details HERE!

No need for "hocus pocus" with Stampin' Up!'s adorable POTIONS & SPELLS STAMPS & DIES. The Halloween images and coordinating sentiments are eerily perfect for cards, gift tags, scrapbook pages, treat packaging and more! AND, Connie & Debbie have created two unique CHARACTERS using the dies that are sure to make you smile! We've paired the POTIONS & SPELLS BUNDLE with the NEUTRALS 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER to help you get your "spook" on! Our new POTIONS & SPELLS COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX CARDS...two of them using our FUN die-cut characters! See more details HERE!

Celebrate the autumn and winter seasons using Stampin' Up!'s MORE THAN AUTUMN BUNDLE! Use the stamps and dies to create your favorite warm, cozy and delicious food or beverages. Mix and match images, then add a personalized touch with the fun words and sentiments. We've paired the MORE THAN AUTUMN BUNDLE with multi-seasonal ICONIC CELEBRATIONS 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER. Our new MORE THAN AUTUMN COLLECTION includes tutorials for SIX PROJECTS...four cards and two gift card packaging ideas! See more details HERE!

CS159 – Snowy Wonder

September 17, 2024 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome to Create with Stamping Friends Creatively Simple Challenge! Each month Debbie and I will pick a theme for our simple cards. Our September theme is “Feathered Friends”. So many great bird images in Stampin’ Up!’s lineup…this should be fun!

SNOWY WONDER

There is a cute little penguin in the new Snowy Wonder Stamp Set that I thought would be perfect for my feathered friends card this week!

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 embossed with the Snowflake Sky Embossing Folder and added to the front.
The snowflake Iconic Celebrations 6×6 DSP was cut with the Spotlight on Nature circle and added to the front. The coordinating stripe DSP was cut 1/2 x 3-3/4 and added across the bottom of the circle.
The penguin was stamped with Memento Black Ink and colored with Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends. The tree was stamped with Garden Green Ink. Both were cut with the Snowy Wonder Dies. An additional small tree was cut from Granny Apple Green, and all added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The greeting was stamped with Memento Black Ink o 3/4 x 2-1/2 Misty Moonlight cardstock and the ends cut at an angle. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A trio of Rhinestone Jewels were added to the background.

Isn’t that cute? Check out Debbie’s new Creatively Simple card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

Supplies:
Stamps: Snowy Wonder
Ink: Memento Black, Garden Green
Blends: Pumpkin Pie
Cardstock: Basic White, Misty Moonlight, Granny Apple Green, Iconic Celebrations 6×6 Designer Paper (Online Exclusive)
Accessories: Snowy Wonder Dies, Snowflake Sky Embossing Folder, Rhinestone Jewels, Adhesives

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IM350 – More Than Autumn

September 16, 2024 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Create with Stamping Friends Inspiration Monday challenges. This week’s inspiration challenge is a warm mug of hot cocoa!

MORE THAN AUTUMN

I’ve been wanting to use the More Than Autumn Bundle with the A Little Latte Designer Paper, so here was my chance! I’ve combined it with the Changing Leaves stamp set, too, so I had some leaves to use.

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Calypso Coral cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and 6-3/4 and folded in half. The smaller panel was then adhered to itself to form the “book binding”.
A 1 x 4 piece of the plaid A Latte Love DSP was added to the spine and a 4 x 4 of brown swirls was added to the larger panel.
The Changing Leaves maple leaf was stamped with Pecan Pie Ink on Calypso Coral cardstock and another on Lemon Lolly cardstock. They were colored with Dark Pumpkin Pie, Light Poppy Parade and Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends in a random pattern, so they looked mosaic. The leaves were cut with the Changing Leaves Dies and added to the bottom of the wider panel.
The mug was hand-cut from the A Little Latte DSP and added on top of the leaves.
Two branches were cut from Early Espresso cardstock and tucked around the mug and leaves.
The marshmallows from More Than Autumn were stamped with Pecan Pie Ink and cut with the More Than Autumn Die. The marshmallows were lightly colored with Light Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends. They were added to the top of the mug.
Nothing’s Better Than was stamped with Pecan Pie Ink on Petal Pink cardstock and cut with the larger label in the Changing Leaves Dies. It was added to the top with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Autumn & Hot Cocoa were also stamped with Pecan Pie Ink on Petal Pink cardstock and hand-cut, then added to the front around the mug with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A trio of Copper and Brown Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins were added to the background.

I was really surprised with how “fallish” this A Little Latte DSP turned out to be! OK, check out Debbie’s Inspiration Monday card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

Supplies:
Stamps: More Than Autumn, Changing Leaves (Online Exclusive)
Inks: Pecan Pie
Blends: Light Poppy Parade, Dark Daffodil Delight, Dark Pumpkin Pie, Light Crumb Cake
Cardstock: Basic White, Calypso Coral, Petal Pink, Early Espresso, A Little Latte 12×12 Designer Paper (Online Exclusive)
Accessories: More Than Autumn Dies, Changing Leaves Dies (Online Exclusive), Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins, Adhesives

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CSF Saturday Blog Hop – Unmasked

September 14, 2024 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s Saturday and time for our Create with Stamping Friends Blog Hop. During the month of September, we are focusing on some techniques! Next up is “unmasked”…using masks from stencils or die cuts on our cards!

WINTERLY TREE TOPS

I decided to use the Winterly Tree Tops Die as my stencil! I placed it on the Basic White cardstock and colored with a Blending Brush and Soft Sea Foam Ink. Then I cut Garden Green cardstock with the same die and layered it so it was slightly off set from the stenciled layer! Gives a cool shadow look! I also used the new Christmas Labels Bundle since the Winterly Tree Tops Bundle doesn’t have a Christmas greeting in it.

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Soft Sea Foam cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded. Set aside.
The Winterly Tree Tops background Die was placed on top of a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock and blended with Soft Sea Foam Ink using a Blending Brush.
Then the Die was used to cut the 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Garden Green cardstock. I trimmed down the Basic White layer to fit behind it and slightly off set to reveal the “white” branches.
The bird from Winterly Tree Tops was stamped with Memento Black Ink on scrap Basic White cardstock and colored with Poppy Parade, Real Red, Smoky Slate, Daffodil Delight, Blueberry Bushel, and Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends. It was cut with the Die ad added to the lower right corner with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Two pine branches were cut from Basic White cardstock and added under the bird.
The greeting from Christmas Labels was stamped with Poppy Parade Ink on scrap Basic White and cut with the Christmas Labels Die. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The Linen Thread was tied in a bow and added to the branch under the bird.
Some blue Tinsel Gems Three Pack were added to the label and background.

This technique was fun and easy to do! OK, next up on our blog hop is our Create with Stamping Friends website, then on to creative Debbie Henderson, or head backwards to see Melissa Davies’ fabulous project and see what everyone did with this challenge!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Winterly Tree Tops, Christmas Labels
Inks: Memento Black, Poppy Parade, Soft Sea Foam
Blends: Poppy Parade, Real Red, Smoky Slate, Daffodil Delight, Blueberry Bushel, and Pecan Pie
Cardstock: Basic White, Garden Green, Soft Sea Foam
Accessories: Winterly Tree Tops Dies, Christmas Labels Dies, Tinsel Gems Three Pack, Linen Thread, Adhesives

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CSF835 – Warms My Heart

September 12, 2024 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s Thursday and you know that means it is time for a Create with Stamping Friends Thursday Challenge. This week is a fun sketch challenge!

WARMS MY HEART

I love this set…the hand-drawn girl images are just so fun to use for my gal pals for the upcoming seasons! It has been so cool at night here in Ohio, it feels like fall already! And the pumpkin patches are definitely gearing up for a busy season!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Pretty Peacock cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Crumb Cake cardstock was added on top.
Two 2-1/2 x 3-3/4 pattens of Perennial Lavender Designer Paper were added to the front.
Next two 1/4 x 6 strips of Boho Blue cardstock was adhered across the front diagonally and the excess trimmed off.
The pumpkin gal was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White cardstock, then cut with the Nested Essentials Die and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Hey Pumpkin greeting was stamped with Memento Black Ink on a 1/2 x 2-1/2 piece of Boho Blue cardstock and the end trimmed at an angle. It was adhered to the front.
A trio of Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio were added in the background.

It was fun to use a designer paper that you wouldn’t normally pick to use for fall! But it works! OK, go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Stamping Friends.

Supplies:
Stamps: Warms My Heart
Ink: Memento Black
Blends: Pumpkin Pie Combo, Pretty Peacock Combo, Boho Blue Combo, Pecan Pie Combo, Ivory
Cardstock: Basic White, Pretty Peacock, Boho Blue, Crumb Cake, Perennial Lavender 12×12 Designer Paper
Accessories: Nested Essentials Dies, Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio, Adhesives

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CS158 – Inspirational Sketches

September 10, 2024 By Connie | Leave a Comment

INSPIRATIONAL SKETCHES

For this card, I’ve combined an Annual Catalog set with a new Sept-Dec Mini set! I love these Changing Leaves images! This card came together really easily with minimal coloring!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Pecan Pie cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Crumb Cake cardstock was embossed with the Leaf Fall Embossing Folding (Online Exclusive) and added to the front.
The bird from Inspirational Sketches stamp set was stamped with Early Espresso Ink on Basic White cardstock and colored with Wild Wheat and Cajun Craze Stampin’ Blends. It was hand-cut.
The first three-leaf image from Changing Leaves stamp set was inked with Pumpkin Pie Ink and stamped on Basic White cardstock. The second three-leaf image was inked with Wild Wheat and Pumpkin Pie added with a sponge dauber, then stamped on Basic White cardstock. They were cut with the Changing Leaves Dies.
The smaller leaf cluster was cut from Basic White cardstock, then sponged with Pumpkin Pie and Wild Wheat Inks and run thru the Changing Leaves Embossing Folder.
The skeleton leaves were cut from Pumpkin Pie cardstock. All were assembled on the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The greeting was stamped with Early Espresso Ink on Basic White cardstock and cut with the large label in the Changing Leaves Dies. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A trio of Faux Glass Dots were added to the background.

This bird reminds me of the ones flitting around in our woods behind the house! Check out Debbie’s new Creatively Simple card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

Supplies:
Stamps: Inspirational Sketches, Changing Leaves
Ink: Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, Wild Wheat
Cardstock: Basic White, Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Gathered Leaves Dies, Leaf Fall Embossing Folder, Faux Glass Dots, Adhesives

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IM349 – Snowy Wonder

September 9, 2024 By Connie | 1 Comment

Welcome to our Create with Stamping Friends Inspiration Monday challenges. This week’s inspiration challenge is a colorful ice cream cone! Look at all those flavors!

SNOWY WONDER

So, I kind of went around about way to pulling this card together! I knew I wanted circles in the background like the scoops of ice cream, but debated on what stamp set to use! I was thinking ice cream is cold…snow is cold…a snowman…why not use the new Snowy Wonder Bundle? It worked!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Basic Beige cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
Circles were cut with the Spotlight on Nature Dies from Petunia Pop, Granny Apple Green, Pretty in Pink, Early Espresso and Gorgeous Grape and then assembled on a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic Beige cardstock.
The smallest two snowflakes from Snowy Wonder stamp set were stamped on the circles using VersaMark Ink (it has been a little bit since I’ve done this tone-on-tone technique!)
The 1-1/2 x 4 piece of Basic White cardstock was torn across the top and added to the bottom for a ground of snow. The greeting was stamped with Memento Black Ink towards the left.
The snowman and hat from Snowy Wonder were stamped with Memento Black Ink and two trees with Granny Apple Green Ink on Basic White cardstock. They were cut with the Dies. The trunks were colored with Pecan Pie, the nose colored with Pumpkin Pie, and the shadows around the body with Light Pool Party Stampin’ Blends. They were added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Some White Loose Snowflakes were added to the background circles, the top of the trees, and on his hat!

Sometimes I surprise myself on how an idea manifests itself onto a card! OK, check out Debbie’s Inspiration Monday card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

Supplies:
Stamps: Snowy Wonder
Inks: Memento Black, VersaMark, Granny Apple Green
Blends: Pumpkin Pie, Pool Party, Pecan Pie
Cardstock: Basic Beige, Basic White, Petunia Pop, Granny Apple Green, Early Espresso, Pretty in Pink, Gorgeous Grape
Accessories: Spotlight on Nature Dies, White Loose Snowflakes, Adhesives

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CSF Saturday Blog Hop – Pleated Paper

September 7, 2024 By Connie | 2 Comments

It’s Saturday and time for our Create with Stamping Friends Blog Hop. During the month of September, we are focusing on some techniques! First up is the Pleated Paper Technique! There are several different types of pleated paper techniques. I recreated one that I made a LONG time ago and updated it using new products!

SPOTLIGHT ON NATURE

For this pleated paper technique, it is helpful to have a more solid/small print back with a larger print on the front! I’ve used the Wildly Flowering 12×12 Designer Paper for mine.

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Boho Blue cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded. Set aside.
Cut a 4 x 11-1/2 piece of Wildly Flowering Designer Paper and score at 3, 4, 6, 7, 9 and 10.
Along the bottom, cut diagonally starting at the 3″ score mark until approx. 1-3/4″ down on the side.

Starting at the 3″ with a valley fold, then mountain fold, alternating until the end. Press in the score lines.
Adhere the pleats down approximately 3/4″ from top completely across.
Some 1/4″ White Diagonal Trim Ribbon was added across the front and the ends secured on the back. The pleated piece was then added to the front of the base card. Do not adhere the bottom pleat area…you want some motion in the pleats.
The greeting was stamped with Memento Black Ink in the lower right corner.
Cut the Spotlight on Nature circle from Basic White cardstock.
Stamp the leaf image on one side with Mossy Meadow Ink. Color with Old Olive Combo Stampin’ Blends.
Stamp butterfly with Memento Black Ink. Color with Light Balmy Blue and Boho Blue Combo Stampin’ Blends. Hand-cut and add to circle with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Add two Moody Mauve In Color Opaque Sparkle Dots to circle, then add circle to the front of the card over the ribbon with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Isn’t that a pretty card? I love these broad watercolor look flowers on this designer paper! OK, next up on our blog hop is our Create with Stamping Friends website, then on to creative Debbie Henderson, or head backwards to see Melissa Davies’ fabulous project and see what everyone did with this challenge!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Spotlight on Nature
Inks: Memento Black, Mossy Meadow
Blends: Light Balmy Blue, Boho Blue Combo
Cardstock: Basic White, Boho Blue, Wildly Flowering 12×12 Designer Paper
Accessories: Spotlight on Nature Dies, 2023-25 In Color Opaque Sparkle Dots, 1/4″ White Diagonal Trim, Adhesives