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Saturday Blog Hop – Holiday Magic

November 22, 2025 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s Saturday and time for our Create with Stamping Friends Blog Hop. This week’s challenge is “Holiday Magic”!

SNOWY DELIGHTS

I always think snow at Christmas is magical! I don’t really like it after Christmas…partly why we head to Florida for the winter! So, I chose to use the Snowy Delights bundle for today’s Holiday Magic card in some fun colors!

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 Everyday Happiness Designer Paper is added on top (it reminded me of snow falling!)
The largest Snowy Delights snowflake was cut from Highland Heather, the medium from Pretty in Pink and the smallest from Cloud Cover. They were adhered together and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The greeting from Snowy Delights stamp set was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White and cut with the label die. It was added to the center with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Some purple Frosted Iridescent Dots were added to the snowflake.
The white Baker’s Twine was colored with a Highland Heather Stampin’ Blends, then tied in a bow and added below the greeting.

Love these unusual colors! 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: Snowy Delights
Inks: Memento Black
Blends: Highland Heather
C/S: Highland Heather, Pretty in Pink, Cloud Cover, Basic White
DSP: Everyday Happiness 12×12
Accessories: Snowy Delights Dies, Frosted Iridescent Dots, White Baker’s Twine Essential, Adhesives

Inspired by the delicate charm of lilies of the valley flowers, this VALLEY IN BLOOM SUITE of projects will bring timeless beauty to your crafting! These products have versatile florals, textures and shimmer that will have you grabbing them to use all year long. We've combined the LILY OF THE VALLEY BUNDLE and the VALLEY IN BLOOM 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with patterns that add whimsy and personality. You'll get step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT cards in this Collection! See more details HERE!

Take a trip to the shore for peace and tranquility when using Stampin' Up!'s new WATERSIDE RETREAT SUITE of products! The RELAXING WATERSIDE BUNDLE showcases a getaway at the lake with lounge chairs, coffee and books, birds and special greetings! We've combined the RELAXING WATERSIDE BUNDLE and the WATERSIDE RETREAT 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its sun-drenched faded colors and unique cut-out images or background scenes. You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun favors for a special little gift this summer! See more details HERE!

Build your own custom paper floral arrangements using Stampin' Up!'s new FLOWERING MEADOW BUNDLE* of products! This FLOWERING MEADOW BUNDLE has a variety of flowers, stems, leaves and accents to mix and match and take the guesswork out of creating! We've combined the FLOWERING MEADOW BUNDLE and the gorgeous VELVET MEADOW 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its bold colors and soft flocking elements to enhance your cards and projects. You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two special-fold cards that will make your friends and customers feel extra special. See more details HERE!

CSF896 – Festive Friends

November 20, 2025 By Connie | 1 Comment

It’s Thursday and time for our Create with Stamping Friends challenge! It’s a holiday color combination this week!

FESTIVE FRIENDS

I’m obsessed with this little snowman. I used him on my own Christmas cards this year and still have my tags to make using him! So, here’s one more idea using him with these colors!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Cherry Cobbler cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded to form the base card.
A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Old Olive cardstock was added on top.
The 3-3/4 x 5 layer of Pool Party was stamped and stamped off with the tree along the width of the background.
A 2 x 5 piece of Basic White cardstock was torn across the top. It was stamped with the greeting in Cherry Cobbler Ink and added to the bottom of the Pool Party. Then it was added to the Old Olive layer on front.
The tree was cut from Old Olive cardstock using the Die and adhere using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The snowman was stamped on Basic White cardstock with Memento Black Ink and colored with Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Pool Party Stampin’ Blends with a little Pumpkin Pie for his nose. He was cut with the Festive Friends Die and added next to the tree with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Three sets of snowflakes from the Festive Friends Dies were cut from Basic White cardstock and adhere with Monoadhesive Glue to the background randomly.
A trio of blue Traditional Sparkling Sequins were added to the snowbank.

So fun…love it! Check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Stamping Friends.

Supplies:
Stamps: Festive Friends
Ink: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Memento Black
Blends: Pool Party, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie
Cardstock: Basic White, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Pool Party
Accessories: Festive Friends Dies, Traditional Sparkling Sequins, Adhesives

CS220 – Branching Out

November 18, 2025 By Connie | 2 Comments

Our Creatively Simple theme this month is “Christmas Magic”! Are you getting lots of ideas for your Christmas cards?

BRANCHING OUT

This Branching Out set is so versatile…more than just for Christmas! I do think the pop of a red bow turned this into one though.

Stampin’ Details:

The base is -1/4 x 11 Basic Beige cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Mossy Meadow cardstock was added on top.
The 1-1/2 x 4 strip of Autumn Toile DSP was added towards the bottom.
The label shape was cut with the Branching Out die from Basic Beige cardstock and the greeting stamped with Early Espresso Ink. Some speckles were stamped and stamped off with Crumb Cake Ink.
The pine branches were cut from Mossy Meadow cardstock and then stems colored with the SU900 Stampin’ Blends. They were adhered flat to the label.
Two pinecones were cut from Pecan Pie cardstock and brushed with Early Espresso Ink and were adhered to the branches.
A bow was made with the Real Red Shiny Ribbon and adhered with a Mini Glue Dot to the top of the branches.
Two Traditional Shimmer Sequins were added to the background.

Another simple Christmas card that would be easy to mass produce! OK check out Debbie’s new Creatively Simple card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

Supplies:

Stamps: Branching Out
Inks: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake
Blends: SU900 (dark brown)
Cardstock: Basic Beige, Mossy Meadow, Pecan Pie
Designer Paper: Autumn Toile 12×12
Accessories: Branching Out Dies, Traditional Sparkling Sequins, Real Red Shiny Ribbon, Adhesives

IM411 – Festive Friends

November 17, 2025 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Create with Stamping Friends Inspiration Monday challenges. This week’s inspiration is a wonderful photo of Santa and his reindeer on a sleigh with gifts!

FESTIVE FRIENDS

I really wanted a more realistic looking Santa for this challenge but sadly I didn’t have any current ones. Festive Friends to the rescue!

Stampin’ Details:

The 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 embossed with the Dotted Circles Embossing Folder (the focal point in the upper left corner).
A 2 x 4 piece of Christmas Tags & More Designer Paper was added across the front with a 1/4 x 4 strip of Real Red cardstock on the top towards the bottom.
The large 2-7/8″ Circle was cut from Pool Party cardstock and added inside the Dotted Circles with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The Santa was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White cardstock and colored with Real Red, Basic Black, Ivory and Light Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends. It was cut with the Festive Friends Die and added to the circle towards the left side.
Three of the die-cut packages from the Christmas Tags & More DSP were added next to Santa on the right with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The greeting from Festive Friends Stamp Set was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Crumb Cake cardstock and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals slightly under the larger circle.
A trio of red Traditional Sparkling Sequins were added in the background.

I really like how the embossing highlights the Santa image! OK, check out Debbie’s Inspiration Monday card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Festive Friends
Inks: Memento Black
Blends: Real Red, Basic Black, Ivory, Light Smoky Slate
C/S: Basic White, Real Red, Pool Party, Crumb Cake
Designer Paper: 6×6 Christmas Tags & More
Accessories: Festive Friends Dies, Ornamental Christmas Dies (2-7/8″ Circle), Dotted Circles Embossing Folder, Traditional Sparkling Sequins, Adhesives

Saturday Blog Hop – Christmas trees or branches

November 15, 2025 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s Saturday and time for our Create with Stamping Friends Blog Hop. This week’s challenge is “Christmas Trees or Branches”!

PINE TREE TRIMMINGS

You may sort of remember this card! Well, it is different because I updated it using the new Pine Tree Trimmings stamp set! I have “remade” this card several different times over the years…the original from 2012 is one of my most saved Pinterest pins! I think it is the different colors I used that catches people’s eye!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Poppy Parade cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock is added on top.
The 3-3/4 x 5 layer of Crumb Cake cardstock is stamped with the Pine Tree Trimmings greeting in Poppy Parade Ink and the small snowflakes from Snowy Delights stamp set in White Craft Ink across the top half.
The snowbanks were torn 4″ wide strips of Basic White cardstock adhered across the bottom.
Two trees were stamped with Crumb Cake ink on Basic White cardstock and cut with the Pine Tree Trimmings Die and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The garland and stars were cut from Poppy Parade cardstock using the Dies, then trimmed and adhered to the trees.
A red Faceted Snowflake was added to the center of each star for a little bling.

So, the same, but different than the original! 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: Pine Tree Trimmings, Snowy Delights
Inks: Crumb Cake, Poppy Parade, White Craft
C/S: Basic White, Crumb Cake, Poppy Parade
Accessories: Pine Tree Trimming Dies, Faceted Snowflakes, Adhesives

CSF895 – Shepherd’s Care

November 13, 2025 By Connie | 2 Comments

It’s Thursday and time for our Create with Stamping Friends challenge! It’s a fun sketch challenge this week!

SHEPHERD’S CARE

This is such a pretty stamp set to make quick cards! I love the soft sketchy look to the stamps.

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Night of Navy cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded to form the base card.
a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Cloud Cover cardstock was added on top.
The 3-1/2 x 4-3/4 piece of Peaceful Garden DSP was added on top.
The circle was cut with the largest Stylish Shapes Die and stamped with the shepherd in Night of Navy Ink. It was colored with Cloud Cover, Crumb Cake and Light Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends.
The bottom of the circle was trimmed off.
The Peace on Earth greeting was stamped with Night of Navy Ink on 3/4 x 4 Cloud Cover cardstock and added to the front, the ends were trimmed slightly.
A 1 x 2 banner was cut from the Peaceful Garden DSP and 1 x 1-1/2 from the Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper. Both were tucked under the greeting.
The star from the A Little Cheer Punch Pack was punched from the Peaceful Gardens Glimmer Paper and added at the top with a Mini Glue Dot.
A trio of Cloud Cover In Color Flat Pearls were added to the background.

Another card with a little glimmer paper bling! Check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Stamping Friends.

Supplies:
Stamps: Shepherd’s Care
Ink: Night of Navy
Blends: Crumb Cake, Cloud Cover, Smoky Slate
Cardstock: Basic White, Night of Navy, Cloud Cover
Designer Paper: Peaceful Garden 12×12, Peaceful Garden Glimmer Paper
Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, A Little Cheer Punch Pack, 2025-27 In Color Flat Pearls, Adhesives

CS219 – Jolly Holly

November 11, 2025 By Connie | 1 Comment

Our Creatively Simple theme this month is “Christmas Magic”! Time is certainly flying by, and we will be full-on Christmas mode soon!

JOLLY HOLLY

Not sure why Stampin’ Up! kept this cute Sweetest Star punch and not the corresponding stamp set, but I thought it worked perfectly for a greeting!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is -1/4 x 11 Shaded Spruce cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 Basic White cardstock was embossed with the Jolly Holly Embossing Folder and added to the front.
A 1/2 x 3-1/4 strip of Traditions of Christmas DSP was added towards the bottom.
The Sweetest Star was punched from Lemon Lime Twist cardstock and stamped with the Jolly Holly greeting in Shaded Spruce Ink.
The star was spatterd with White Craft Ink using a speckle stamp (Coneflower Celebrations) and then added over the DSP with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Two holly leaves were stamped with Shaded Spruce Ink on Basic White cardstock and colored with Shaded Spruce and Poppy Parade Stampin’ Blends. They were cut with the Jolly Holly Dies and added next to the star with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Two gold Traditional Sparkling Sequins were added to the background next to the star.

So simple, but I love these colors together! OK check out Debbie’s new Creatively Simple card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

Supplies:

Stamps: Jolly Holly, Coneflower Celebrations (speckle image)
Inks: Shaded Spruce, White Craft
Blends: Shaded Spruce, Real Red
Cardstock: Shaded Spruce, Basic White
Accessories: Jolly Holly Dies, Jolly Holly Embossing Folder, Traditional Sparkling Sequins, Adhesives

IM410 – Ornamental Christmas

November 10, 2025 By Connie | 1 Comment

Welcome to our Create with Stamping Friends Inspiration Monday challenges. This week’s inspiration is a pretty Christmas Tree decorated in black, gold and white!

ORNAMENTAL CHRISTMAS

I’m sure it will come to no surprise to anyone that knows me, that I’m one of those “people” who have a completely coordinated tree. My colors are gold, teal and red ornaments with white lights! I do have a more random second tree that is white with multicolored lights and my snowman ornaments I’ve been collecting for the 46 years we’ve been married! The grandkids love to help me decorate that one!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1//4 x 11 Basic Black cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock is embossed with the Jolly Holly Embossing Folder and added to the front.
Two round ornaments were cut from the Modern Christmas Designer Paper and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals overlapping each other.
The ornament tops and gold stars were cut from Gold Metallic Paper and added to the top of the ornaments and the background with Monoadhesive Glue.
Some Gold & White Baker’s Twine was tied in bows and added to the tops of the ornaments.
The Tis the Season greeting was stamped with Memento Black Ink and hand-cut around the letters, then added to the bottom ornament with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I wasn’t sure about Stampin’ Up’s black and gold theme for Christmas at first, but I do like it now! OK, check out Debbie’s Inspiration Monday card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: Ornamental Christmas
Inks: Memento Black
C/S: Basic White, Basic Black, Gold Metallic Paper
Accessories: Ornamental Christmas Dies, Black & White & Gold Baker’s Twine, Adhesives