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Saturday Blog Hop – Fall Colors

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This week’s Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop theme is “fall colors”.  Don’t you just LOVE this time of year in the Midwest with all the leaves changing colors?  Although it IS a big cooler than I like!

QUIET MEADOW

I know I’ve mentioned that Blackberry Beauty DSP really didn’t appeal to me when I first saw it in the catalog.  The color combination is just not one I would have put together.  However, once I received it, I fell in love!  It is GORGEOUS!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Blackberry Bliss cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • On top is a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Very Vanilla cardstock.
  • A 3-1/4 x 5-1/4 piece of Blackberry Beauty DSP was added towards the left side.
  • Another 2 x 4 piece of Blackberry Beauty DSP was added across the front.
  • The branch from Meadow Dies was cut from Rose Gold/Gold Metallic Paper and added to the front.
  • Happy Fall Y’All from Banner Year was stamped with Cinnamon Cider Ink on Very Vanilla, then cut with the label from the Meadow Dies.  It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Some Simply Elegant Gold Trim was tied in a bow and added to the front with a Mini Glue Dot.
  • Three Brushed Metallic Dots were 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!

         

 

 

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Be ready to deck the halls with Stampin' Up!'s HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE featuring a cute gingerbread man, whimsical tree, holly, and peppermint images and dies! The HOME FOR CHRISTMAS DIES also include fun tag and pocket shapes, plus a scallop border! The classic greetings will finish your projects with some festive cheer. We've paired the HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the TIMELESS CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring traditional colors, plaids and stripes for your seasonal-themed crafts. Our HOME FOR CHRISTMAS COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO gift card holders for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use. See more details HERE!

How fun to create a traditional Christmas Village using Stampin' Up!'s WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE! Stamp the houses, trees and deer elements to build your holiday scene or cut them quickly with the detailed shapes and the WELCOME NOEL DIES. We used greetings from the Winter Adventures stamp set or use your own sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE with the WINTER DREAMS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring white on deep blue designs for your winter-themed crafts. Our WELCOME NOEL COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO enhanced special fold card ideas for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use.  See more details HERE!

Create the feel of a nature walk through the winter woods with Stampin' Up! FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE! Stamp the pinecone and then add textured details using the FROSTED PINECONES DECORATIVE MASKS or cut the detailed shapes with the FROSTED PINECONES DIES. Add one of the heartfelt winter sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE with the WHISPERING WOODS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER. Our FROSTED PINECONES COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small decor ideas for a total of SIX tutorials, all full of seasonal charm.  See more details HERE!

 

40% off Adhesive & Envelope Sale is here!

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It’s time for my MEGA SALE on Stampin’ Up! adhesive & envelopes!

40% off Stampin’ Up! Adhesive & Envelope Sale

available only thru Connie Babbert

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2021

thru

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Host Rewards Apply!

Other Annual, Sale or Mini Catalog items can be added to your order.

Minimum purchase of 12 or more adhesives/envelopes – can be ANY combination.

EMAIL ME at iluvstamping@gmail.com

Please INCLUDE name, address and tax rate along with your order.

NOTE:  Due to the global supply chain availability situation,

please order early to avoid Stampin’ Up! backorders!

ADHESIVES*

SEAL REFILL – #152814 – Regular $5.50 each, SALE $3.30

SEAL CASE – #152813 – Regular $8.00 each, SALE $4.80

SEAL PLUS REFILL – #152812- Regular $8.00 each, SALE $4.80

SEAL PLUS CASE – #149699- Regular $12.00 each, SALE $7.20

MINI GLUE DOTS – #103683 – Regular $5.25 each, SALE $3.15

DIMENSIONALS – #104430 – Regular $4.00 each, SALE $2.40

BLACK DIMENSIONALS – #150893 – Regular $6.00 each, SALE $3.60

MINI DIMENSIONALS – #144108 – Regular $4.00 each, SALE $2.40

TEAR & TAPE – #154031 – Regular $7.00 each, SALE $4.20

MULTIPURPOSE GLUE – #110755 – Regular $4.00 each, SALE $2.40

FINE TIP GLUE PEN – #138309 – Regular $7.00 each, SALE $4.20

FOAM STRIPS – #141825 – Regular $8.00 each, SALE $4.80

ADHESIVE SHEETS – #152334 – Regular $10 each, SALE $6.00

FOAM ADHESIVE SHEETS – #152815- Regular $8.00 each, SALE $4.80

ENVELOPES*

MEDIUM WHITE – #159236 – Regular $7.50 each, SALE $4.50

MEDIUM VANILLA – #107300 – Regular $7.50 each, SALE $4.50

MEDIUM CLEAR – #102619 – Regular $6.00 each, SALE $3.60

*Minimum purchase of 12 or more can be any combination of adhesives/envelopes!

EMAIL ME at iluvstamping@gmail.com

Sale ends November 21.  All payments must be received by November 22 at 10 PM Eastern so I have time to process and order.  Visa/MasterCard/Discover, PayPal, check or cash accepted. PayPal fees will be added to your total if using this option.  Offer good only thru Connie Babbert, Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, and is available for anyone to order. But, remember, it is only good when you EMAIL ME at iluvstamping@gmail.com not thru any online, class or club order!

Tax and Shipping are extra, please include your name, tax rate and address with response. A confirmation email with your total due will be sent to you with my phone number to call with your credit card information or a PayPal invoice (fee extra). Each order is hand-processed by me and will ship direct to you from Stampin’ Up! United States only.

This is a PERSONAL sale offered by Connie Babbert only.

 

CCMC689 Whimsical Trees

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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 week is a fun sketch challenge!

WHIMSICAL TREES BUNDLE

Have I mentioned how much I LOVE the little bottle brush trees in the Whimsical Trees Stamp Set?  So much fun!  I let my card focus on the small trees in this set!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 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 Whimsy & Wonder Designer Paper (love that subtle print!)
  • A 2-1/4 x 3-3/4 piece of Soft Sea Foam cardstock was stamped with the greeting from Whimsical Trees in Misty Moonlight Ink in the upper left corner.
  • A 7/8 x 5 piece of striped Whimsy & Wonder DSP was cut on the end at an angle and added across the front.
  • a 1/4 x 4-1/4 piece of Silver Foil was added on top and cut the end at an angle, too.
  • The small tree was stamped off with Polished Pink Ink and the bottle brush tree stamped with Misty Moonlight Ink on Basic White cardstock.  They were cut with the Christmas Tree Dies and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The garland and ornaments were cut from Polished Pink cardstock and added to the trees.
  • Two iridescent Cute Stars were added to the tree tops.

LOVE, love, love this card!  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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Be ready to deck the halls with Stampin' Up!'s HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE featuring a cute gingerbread man, whimsical tree, holly, and peppermint images and dies! The HOME FOR CHRISTMAS DIES also include fun tag and pocket shapes, plus a scallop border! The classic greetings will finish your projects with some festive cheer. We've paired the HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the TIMELESS CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring traditional colors, plaids and stripes for your seasonal-themed crafts. Our HOME FOR CHRISTMAS COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO gift card holders for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use. See more details HERE!

How fun to create a traditional Christmas Village using Stampin' Up!'s WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE! Stamp the houses, trees and deer elements to build your holiday scene or cut them quickly with the detailed shapes and the WELCOME NOEL DIES. We used greetings from the Winter Adventures stamp set or use your own sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE with the WINTER DREAMS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring white on deep blue designs for your winter-themed crafts. Our WELCOME NOEL COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO enhanced special fold card ideas for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use.  See more details HERE!

Create the feel of a nature walk through the winter woods with Stampin' Up! FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE! Stamp the pinecone and then add textured details using the FROSTED PINECONES DECORATIVE MASKS or cut the detailed shapes with the FROSTED PINECONES DIES. Add one of the heartfelt winter sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE with the WHISPERING WOODS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER. Our FROSTED PINECONES COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small decor ideas for a total of SIX tutorials, all full of seasonal charm.  See more details HERE!

Delicate Baubles Dies – Santa and Mrs Claus

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Here’s the cutest couple around!  Santa and Mrs. Claus!  I’ve had these done for a couple weeks and have been anxious to share them!  Aren’t they SWEET?  This makes 15 & 16 different looks using the arabesque shape in the Delicate Baubles Dies!

You can see my GNOME, SANTA, GINGERBREAD, ELF, PENGUIN, SNOWMAN, WITCH, MICKEY MOUSE,  DRACULA, RUDOLPH, GRINCH & MAX, NUTCRACKER, and SCARECROW by clicking on their name.

Stampin’ Details for cards:

  • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Real Red cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
  • A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White was added on top.
  • A 2-3/4 x 5 piece of Heartwarming Hugs Designer Paper was added to the background with a 1/2 x 5-1/4 coordinating stripe added towards the bottom of the DSP.
  • Santa has the Ho Ho Ho greeting from Perfectly Plaid Stamp set, stamped in Real Red Ink on Basic White cardstock and cut with the Frightful Tags label.  It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Mrs. Claus has the Be Merry greeting from Banner Year Stamp Set, stamped in Real Red Ink on Basic White cardstock and cut the Frightful Tags label.  It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Two Red Rhinestones were added to the upper part of the DSP.

SANTA CLAUS

  • The solid arabesque Delicate Bauble Die is cut from Petal Pink, Basic White and Real Red cardstocks.
  • The top of the Real Red bauble was cut for his hat.
  • The bottom of the Basic White bauble was cut for his beard and a slice for his hat trim.
  • The mustache is two ghosts from the Halloween Punch punched from Basic White cardstock and added with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • His nose is a 1″ Circle from Petal Pink cardstock and added with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • His eyes are 3/8″ Circles from Basic Black with White Chalk Pen highlights.
  • His cheeks are 1/2″ Circles from Flirty Flamingo cardstock.
  • His hat pom pom is a 1/2″ circle from Basic White cardstock.
  • Some White Chalk Pen was also added to his nose.
  • Santa was popped up on the front of the base card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

MRS. CLAUS

  • The solid arabesque Delicate Bauble Die is cut from Petal Pink, Basic White and Real Red cardstocks.  (NOTE:  if making both, you can use the opposite sides of the Real Red and Basic White baubles you cut for Santa).
  • The bottom of the Real Red bauble was cut for her blouse.  A small slice was cut for the bun holder in her hair.
  • The top of the Basic White bauble was cut for her hair and embossed with the Parisian Flourish Embossing Folder.  A slice was cut for the collar on her blouse.
  • Her nose is a 3/8″ Circle from Petal Pink cardstock and popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Her eyes are 3/8″ Circles from Basic Black with White Chalk Pen highlights.
  • Her cheeks are 1/2″ Circles from Flirty Flamingo cardstock.
  • Her mouth is a slice of Real Red cut with the 1/2″ circle from Real Red cardstock.
  • Some White Chalk Pen was also added to her nose.
  • The holly and berries from Banner Year were stamped with Garden Green and Real Red Inks on Basic White cardstock and hand-cut, then added to her hair bun.
  • Two small Basic Pearls were added to her blouse for “buttons”
  • Mrs. Claus was popped up on the front of the base card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I think Mrs. Claus is one of my FAVORITES!  I’m having a blast with these characters!  Still more to come…

 

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Be ready to deck the halls with Stampin' Up!'s HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE featuring a cute gingerbread man, whimsical tree, holly, and peppermint images and dies! The HOME FOR CHRISTMAS DIES also include fun tag and pocket shapes, plus a scallop border! The classic greetings will finish your projects with some festive cheer. We've paired the HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the TIMELESS CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring traditional colors, plaids and stripes for your seasonal-themed crafts. Our HOME FOR CHRISTMAS COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO gift card holders for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use. See more details HERE!

How fun to create a traditional Christmas Village using Stampin' Up!'s WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE! Stamp the houses, trees and deer elements to build your holiday scene or cut them quickly with the detailed shapes and the WELCOME NOEL DIES. We used greetings from the Winter Adventures stamp set or use your own sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE with the WINTER DREAMS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring white on deep blue designs for your winter-themed crafts. Our WELCOME NOEL COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO enhanced special fold card ideas for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use.  See more details HERE!

Create the feel of a nature walk through the winter woods with Stampin' Up! FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE! Stamp the pinecone and then add textured details using the FROSTED PINECONES DECORATIVE MASKS or cut the detailed shapes with the FROSTED PINECONES DIES. Add one of the heartfelt winter sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE with the WHISPERING WOODS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER. Our FROSTED PINECONES COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small decor ideas for a total of SIX tutorials, all full of seasonal charm.  See more details HERE!

Creatively Simple 9 – Thankful

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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 “Thankful” and we each create a simple card every week using that theme!  It’s SO appropriate for this time of year!

Strong of Heart is one of those “hidden” stamp sets in the Mini Catalog!  It is also the Make a Difference stamp set where $3 for each stamp set sold is donated to support heart health!  I always like to support the Make a Difference causes!  This stamp set has clean lines and is easy to use to make cards!  I’ve also paired it with Banner Year…the greetings in that set get a LOT of use from me!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Thick Basic White cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
  • On top is a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Crushed Curry cardstock.
  • A 1-3/4 x 5-1/4 piece of Pattern Party Designer Paper (Host only) was added to the bottom.
  • A Stitched Rectangle was cut from Basic White cardstock and stamped with the floral heart in Strong of Heart with Memento Black Ink.  It was colored with Daffodil Delight and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends.  The rectangle was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The greeting from Banner Year was stamped with Memento Black Ink on a 1/2 x 2-1/4 piece of Crushed Curry cardstock, the end cut at an angle and added with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • A trio of Matte Decorated Dots were added to the background.

 

I really like how this turned out…very clean & simple to make!  Make sure to check out what Mary did this week for her “Thankful” Creatively Simple card over on Create with Connie and Mary!  Stay tune next week for another Creatively Simple card!

 

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Be ready to deck the halls with Stampin' Up!'s HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE featuring a cute gingerbread man, whimsical tree, holly, and peppermint images and dies! The HOME FOR CHRISTMAS DIES also include fun tag and pocket shapes, plus a scallop border! The classic greetings will finish your projects with some festive cheer. We've paired the HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the TIMELESS CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring traditional colors, plaids and stripes for your seasonal-themed crafts. Our HOME FOR CHRISTMAS COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO gift card holders for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use. See more details HERE!

How fun to create a traditional Christmas Village using Stampin' Up!'s WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE! Stamp the houses, trees and deer elements to build your holiday scene or cut them quickly with the detailed shapes and the WELCOME NOEL DIES. We used greetings from the Winter Adventures stamp set or use your own sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE with the WINTER DREAMS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring white on deep blue designs for your winter-themed crafts. Our WELCOME NOEL COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO enhanced special fold card ideas for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use.  See more details HERE!

Create the feel of a nature walk through the winter woods with Stampin' Up! FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE! Stamp the pinecone and then add textured details using the FROSTED PINECONES DECORATIVE MASKS or cut the detailed shapes with the FROSTED PINECONES DIES. Add one of the heartfelt winter sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE with the WHISPERING WOODS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER. Our FROSTED PINECONES COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small decor ideas for a total of SIX tutorials, all full of seasonal charm.  See more details HERE!

 

IM200 – Season’s Blessings

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Happy Monday! It’s time for our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenge!  This week we have a bowl of pumpkins for our inspiration piece!

My mind went to how could I create the bowl.  I looked at my dies, and figured that the large label from Seasonal Labels Dies would work and the small pumpkins in the Seasonal Swirls Dies would be a perfect fit!

SEASON’S BLESSINGS

 

Stampin’ Details:

    • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Thick Basic White cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
    • A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Beauty of the Earth Designer Paper was added on top.
    • A 1-1/2 x 4 strip of Misty Moonlight cardstock with a 1/4 x 4 strip of Pumpkin Pie cardstocks were added across the front.
    • The large Seasonal Label was cut from Basic White cardstock, then sponged with Smoky Slate Ink to give it a farmhouse feel.  The edges were curled up to resemble the sides of the bowl.
    • Two sets of leaves from Season’s Blessings were stamped off with Soft Succulent Ink onto Basic White cardstock, then cut with the Seasonal Basket Dies.  They were cut apart and added into the “bowl” with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • Four Misty Moonlight, three Pumpkin Pie and three Basic White pumpkins were cut with the Seasonal Swirls Die, then added to the bowl randomly.
    • The greeting from Season’s Blessings stamp set was stamped with Misty Moonlight Ink on 5/8 x 2-1/2 Soft Succulent cardstock and the end cut at an angle.  It was tucked into the pumpkins.
    • Some Brushed Metallic Dots were added in the background.

 

This was SO much fun to create and put together…think it looks pretty much like the inspiration piece!  OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

 

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Be ready to deck the halls with Stampin' Up!'s HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE featuring a cute gingerbread man, whimsical tree, holly, and peppermint images and dies! The HOME FOR CHRISTMAS DIES also include fun tag and pocket shapes, plus a scallop border! The classic greetings will finish your projects with some festive cheer. We've paired the HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the TIMELESS CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring traditional colors, plaids and stripes for your seasonal-themed crafts. Our HOME FOR CHRISTMAS COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO gift card holders for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use. See more details HERE!

How fun to create a traditional Christmas Village using Stampin' Up!'s WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE! Stamp the houses, trees and deer elements to build your holiday scene or cut them quickly with the detailed shapes and the WELCOME NOEL DIES. We used greetings from the Winter Adventures stamp set or use your own sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE with the WINTER DREAMS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring white on deep blue designs for your winter-themed crafts. Our WELCOME NOEL COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO enhanced special fold card ideas for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use.  See more details HERE!

Create the feel of a nature walk through the winter woods with Stampin' Up! FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE! Stamp the pinecone and then add textured details using the FROSTED PINECONES DECORATIVE MASKS or cut the detailed shapes with the FROSTED PINECONES DIES. Add one of the heartfelt winter sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE with the WHISPERING WOODS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER. Our FROSTED PINECONES COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small decor ideas for a total of SIX tutorials, all full of seasonal charm.  See more details HERE!

 

Delicate Baubles Dies – Scarecrow

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Ok, had to take a little break from making these Delicate Baubles characters, but I’m back with several new ideas!  My girlfriend, Annette, got me thinking in a new direction!  Here’s my SCARECROW!

You can see my GNOME, SANTA, GINGERBREAD, ELF, PENGUIN, SNOWMAN, WITCH, MICKEY MOUSE,  DRACULA, RUDOLPH, GRINCH & MAX and NUTCRACKER by clicking on their name.

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x Crumb Cake cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Misty Moonlight cardstock was added on top.
  • A 1-1/2 x 5-1/4 piece of Harvest Meadow Designer Paper was added to the right side.
  • Then a 1 x 4 piece of Cinnamon Cider cardstock was stamped with the leaf from Banner Year randomly with Cinnamon Cider Ink.
  • The solid arabesque shape from Delicate Baubles Dies was cut from Crumb Cake, Bumblebee, Misty Moonlight and Cinnamon Cider cardstocks.
  • The Crumb Cake bauble was embossed with the Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder.
  • The Bumblebee bauble was cut for the straw hair and neckline.
  • The hat was cut into two pieces from Cinnamon Cider cardstock, using Stampin’ Dimensional strips for the brim of the hat and sponging Cinnamon Cider Ink around the edges for definition.
  • The eyes are the small buttons from the All Dressed Up Dies from Basic Black cardstock.
  • The nose is the tip of the Ice Cream Cone Builder Punch from Pumpkin Pie cardstock.
  • The checks are 3/8″ Circles from Flirty Flamingo.
  • The eyebrows, nose stitches and mouth stitches were hand drawn with the Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker.
  • A patch was hand-cut from Misty Moonlight cardstock, and stitches drawn around it on the hat.
  • The shirt is the Misty Moonlight bauble cut along the bottom.
  • The bowtie is the bow from the Delicate Baubles Dies, trimmed.
  • The crow is the bird from the Beautiful Trees Dies from Basic Black and a small triangle cut from Pumpkin Pie for his beak.  His nest is some Bumblebee cardstock cut in strips.  He was added to the hat.
  • A Brushed Metallic Dot was added to the center of the bowtie.
  • The scarecrow bauble was added to the front of the base card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Happy Fall Y’All from Banner Year was stamped with Misty Moonlight Ink on a rectangle of Bumblebee cut with the Beautiful Trees label Die.

How fun is this scarecrow!!!  I’m having a blast with these characters!  Still more to come…

 

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Be ready to deck the halls with Stampin' Up!'s HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE featuring a cute gingerbread man, whimsical tree, holly, and peppermint images and dies! The HOME FOR CHRISTMAS DIES also include fun tag and pocket shapes, plus a scallop border! The classic greetings will finish your projects with some festive cheer. We've paired the HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the TIMELESS CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring traditional colors, plaids and stripes for your seasonal-themed crafts. Our HOME FOR CHRISTMAS COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO gift card holders for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use. See more details HERE!

How fun to create a traditional Christmas Village using Stampin' Up!'s WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE! Stamp the houses, trees and deer elements to build your holiday scene or cut them quickly with the detailed shapes and the WELCOME NOEL DIES. We used greetings from the Winter Adventures stamp set or use your own sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE with the WINTER DREAMS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring white on deep blue designs for your winter-themed crafts. Our WELCOME NOEL COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO enhanced special fold card ideas for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use.  See more details HERE!

Create the feel of a nature walk through the winter woods with Stampin' Up! FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE! Stamp the pinecone and then add textured details using the FROSTED PINECONES DECORATIVE MASKS or cut the detailed shapes with the FROSTED PINECONES DIES. Add one of the heartfelt winter sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE with the WHISPERING WOODS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER. Our FROSTED PINECONES COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small decor ideas for a total of SIX tutorials, all full of seasonal charm.  See more details HERE!

Saturday Blog Hop – Birthday

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This week’s blog hop theme is Birthday cards!  I don’t know about you, but we get hit with LOTS of birthdays in June, October and December!  They are all clustered together!  So…thought it would be fun to get some new birthday card ideas!

SWEETS & TREATS

I matched up the Sweets & Treats stamp set with the Seasonal Swirls Dies for a sweet wreath card!  I was thinking it would be kind of fun to have a cupcake wreath hanging on my front door during my birthday month!

 

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 So Saffron cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded to form the base card.
  • A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was added on top.
  • A 1-1/2 x 4 piece of Pattern Party Designer Paper (Host only option) was added to the bottom, with a 1/4 x 4 strip of So Saffron cardstock added on top to hide the seam.
  • The greenery wreath was cut from Pear Pizzazz cardstock and Rose Gold Metallic Paper.  They were intertwined together and added to the front with Tombow Monoadhesive Glue.
  • Two cupcakes and the heart from Sweets & Treats stamp set were stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White cardstock.  They were colored with Flirty Flamingo, So Saffron, and Light Old Olive Stampin’ Blends.  They were hand-cut and added to the wreath with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Happy birthday from Sweets & Treats was stamped with Memento Black Ink on 1/2 x 2-1/2 So Saffron cardstock, the end cut at an angle and added to the wreath with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Some Artistry Blooms Sequins were added to the icing, heart and the wreath for a little more bling!

 

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!

         

 

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Be ready to deck the halls with Stampin' Up!'s HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE featuring a cute gingerbread man, whimsical tree, holly, and peppermint images and dies! The HOME FOR CHRISTMAS DIES also include fun tag and pocket shapes, plus a scallop border! The classic greetings will finish your projects with some festive cheer. We've paired the HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the TIMELESS CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring traditional colors, plaids and stripes for your seasonal-themed crafts. Our HOME FOR CHRISTMAS COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO gift card holders for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use. See more details HERE!

How fun to create a traditional Christmas Village using Stampin' Up!'s WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE! Stamp the houses, trees and deer elements to build your holiday scene or cut them quickly with the detailed shapes and the WELCOME NOEL DIES. We used greetings from the Winter Adventures stamp set or use your own sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE with the WINTER DREAMS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring white on deep blue designs for your winter-themed crafts. Our WELCOME NOEL COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO enhanced special fold card ideas for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use.  See more details HERE!

Create the feel of a nature walk through the winter woods with Stampin' Up! FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE! Stamp the pinecone and then add textured details using the FROSTED PINECONES DECORATIVE MASKS or cut the detailed shapes with the FROSTED PINECONES DIES. Add one of the heartfelt winter sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE with the WHISPERING WOODS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER. Our FROSTED PINECONES COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small decor ideas for a total of SIX tutorials, all full of seasonal charm.  See more details HERE!

 

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