Stampin' Up!

CCMC191 – Everybunny

March 1, 2012 By Connie | 8 Comments

Oh, we have a fun color challenge for you this week over on Create with Connie and Mary! Wonderful SPRING colors…So Saffron, Wild Wasabi and Island Indigo! We've had such mild weather, it feels like spring around here…another sunny day…very unusual for Ohio in February!

When I first saw this set in the main catalog last summer, it was on my first order…even though I knew I wouldn't use it for MONTHS yet. It is just too cute! I have some wonderful pictures of the boys coloring Easter eggs when they were little…some day I will get them scrapbooked! lol!

For this card, I wanted to try something with the Framelits. Can you tell that is what I used along the bottom of the So Saffron layer? I used the largest one and put the 4" wide So Saffron cardstock in under the cutting blade, and the other end on top of the Framelit. Then I only ran it thru far enough to cut the bottom…not all the way…I just reversed and pulled it back out. That way I got just the cut on one end. Did anyone else think of that? I haven't seen it!

My base is Whisper White. I layered on the So Saffron that was cut with the Label Framelit and embossed with Snow Burst (this is still available to order!). I added a strip of Wild Wasabi Just Add Cake Designer Paper, layered on Island Indigo cardstock and wrapped the Island Indigo Ruffled Ribbon around and tied a knot.

I stamped Miss Bunny with Black Stazon, then watercolored with my AquaPainter and Stampin' Write Markers. I did add a little Crumb Cake color for the bunny…she couldn't be yellow or green or blue, now could she? I used one of the smaller Label Framelits to cut her out and attached with Stampin' Dimensionals. Finally, I stamped Happy Easter, Everybunny, in Black Stazon and punched with the Modern Label punch (I love how it coordinates!), then used a little clip to hold it in place at the top of the So Saffron layer!

Make sure to check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did this week over on Create with Connie and Mary...as usual, I'm always inspired by their creations!

Mixed Bunch again

February 29, 2012 By Connie | 3 Comments

NOTE: I added some retired floral/nature sets to the last updated FOR SALE post you can see HERE! Make sure to check them out!!! I know they are some that are very popular!

Thank you to all that have purchased. I've made a SMALL dent in what I have. If you are looking for any set in particular, please EMAIL me!

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I recently held a stamp camp using Mixed Bunch and the Blossom Punch (remember the little favors with the Hershey Kisses in the center? You can see them HERE!) This is one of the cards we did. I love the colors in it…so bright and intense and really set off with the Basic Black accents!

The base of the card is Wisteria Wonder. I added a layer of Basic Black. On the Whisper White layer, I added blocks of Berry Blossoms Designer Paper. I wrapped the Lucky Limeade Ruffled Ribbon around to the back and secured. I stamped the Mixed Bunch flower with Wisteria Wonder ink on Wisteria Wonder cardstock, then punched them out. I added a trio of little flowers from the Boho Blossoms punch in Lucky Limeade in the center and then a wonderful Black Glimmer Brad. I punched the Blossom punch flower again and cut off two of the petals for the leaves in Lucky Limeade. It is tucked under the flower that is popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals. Finally, I stamped Get Well Soon in Basic Black from the stamp set, Delightful Dozen.

Overall, a pretty quick and easy card with lots of pop! I love it!

Mixed Bunch

February 27, 2012 By Connie | 1 Comment

NOTE: Check out the retired stamps I've listed in the post HERE…

I added some new ones this morning!

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I'm having so much fun with Stampin' Up!'s stamp set, Mixed Bunch. Making favors and butterflies…it is much more than a flower set!

I made this card for a one-on-one card challenge. We only make one and send it off to our partner. I hope she liked it!

I started with a base of Poppy Parade and added Whisper White. I used a couple different patterns in the Everyday Enchantment Sale-A-Bration Designer Paper and layered them on top. I cut a strip of Lucky Limeade cardstock and stamped Friend on it, then added some Crochet Trim and tied a knot. I stamped the flower in Poppy Parade and punched it out with the Blossom Punch, punched another from Poppy Parade cardstock, then layered some Boho Blossom punched flowers of Poppy Parade, Whisper White and Peach Parfait in the center with a Glimmer Brad. Finally, I punched the Blossom from Lucky Limeade cardstock, textured it with the Finial Press Folder, and cut off two petals for leaves. I popped up the flower on the front of the card.

Have a great week! I'm counting down the days to go to my semi-annual stamping retreat! WOOHOO!!!

CCMC-OCC6 – Rue Des Fleurs

February 25, 2012 By Connie | 1 Comment

Wow…can you believe we've come to the end of the Occasions 2012 Edition of Create with Connie and Mary! It has been SO fun unveiling all the Design team projects every day. And WOW!!! Some really great ideas…we hope you thought so, too! I can't wait to make up some of their ideas myself! We'll be back soon for the New Catalog 2012 Edition!

Our last Challenge for the Occasions Edition is for the Design Team Members…we used a fabulous sketch! I know I'll be using this one again!

I used Rue Des Fleurs for my card, one of the sets we've been featuring this week in the Occasions Edition! I'm really liking this set, but the corset is one of my favorites!

I started with a base of Pool Party and sponged around the edges with Soft Suede Ink. I cut a piece of the Attic Boutique Designer Paper for the background and layered it on Soft Suede. I stamped the corset from Rue Des Fleurs in Soft Suede, then lightly colored the flowers in Pool Party and So Saffron. I used the Labels Collection Framelit to cut it out and layered on the larger size of Soft Suede. The edges were sponged again with Soft Suede. I added the string of pearls for the top and the bottom and bent them to fit the curve of the label. This was popped up on the front with Stampin' Dimensionals. I punched the flowers with the Boho Blossoms punch in So Saffron and Soft Suede and layered them together, using a brown Glimmer Brad in the center. Finally, I stamped Thanks for the same set in Soft Suede on a pennant piece. I love the vintage feel to this card…and I don't "do" vintage very often! lol!

Make sure to check out what the rest of the Design Team did with this sketch this week over on Create with Connie and Mary!

CCMC190 – Rue Des Fleurs

February 23, 2012 By Connie | 4 Comments

We're hosting a sketch challenge this week on Create with Connie and Mary and everyone can play along! Come join us this week!

I pulled out a new set, Rue Des Fleurs, for me (from the Occasions Mini) and put it together in order to make this card. I think my favorite image is this pen…although I do like the corset, too!

I started with a base of Pool Party and layered on Soft Suede cardstock. Then I added the floral pattern from Attic Boutique Designer Paper…so pretty! I stamped the pen in Soft Suede and then the Thanks greeting, also in Rue Des Fleurs, in Calypso Coral on Whisper White cardstock. Behind it I punched two Decorative Label Punches from Calypso Coral and layered them behind the Whisper White. On the left side I punched a hole with the Crop A Dile and wrapped the Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon around and tied it with the Calypso Coral Bakers Twine. On the right one, I added a trio of Pearls. That element is mounted on Soft Suede that I ran thru the Big Shot with Finial Press Folder.

Make sure to check out what the rest of the Create with Connie and Mary Challenge Team has done this week! There are some wonderful ideas for you! We are finishing up the LAST week of Create with Connie and Mary Occasions Edition 2012, and it's not too late to join! Our website stays up a year after the Edition is over. For 36 step by step PHOTO tutorials at a cost of $34.95 US…that's less than $1 per tutorial! Lots of great ideas for gifts, classes or stamp camps! Join us!

CCMC-OCC5 Send Me Soaring

February 18, 2012 By Connie | 5 Comments

We have a FUN color challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary Occasions Edition 2012 for our subscribers! They can enter to win one of two FREE subscriptions to the next edition of Create with Connie and Mary just by playing along! It's not too late for you to play along, too! We are entering into our sixth week, but you'll still have access to ALL the projects we've done so far…and our website stays up a YEAR after the session has ended! So…what are you waiting for? Join today!

Aren't the colors of Soft Suede, Pool Party and Wisteria Wonder so nice and soothing? Very pretty! I thought of the sky when I first saw this color challenge…so I used Send Me Soaring stamp set. Hopefully we'll be seeing some of those March winds (and milder temperatures!) soon in Ohio!

I started with a base of Wisteria Wonder. I added Wisteria Wonder Patterns Designer Paper to the Whisper White layer, and added a Dotted Scallop Border of Pool Party under the DSP. I wrapped some Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon around and tied a knot. I stamped the kites on Whisper White with all three colors, and added a Rhinestone Jewel at the base of the kite where it meets the string (hides the fact that I didn't get the string quite in the right place! lol) I made a "ground" of Pool Party and stamped some clouds in Pool Party, too. Finally, I stamped the greeting in Soft Suede and punched with the 1" Circle punch and layered on the 1 3/8" punched circle of Pool Party cardstock.

Make sure to check what the rest of the Design Team did with this challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary! Hope you have a wonderful weekend. I have some major decisions to make on my cabinets…we are down to the wire to order!

Mixed Bunch special fold card

February 17, 2012 By Connie | 3 Comments

I never showed my Control Freaks swap card for the Occasions Mini! I actually was holding onto it because I knew I wanted to use the design for my Blossom Punch Stamp Camp that was earlier this week. I revamped my swap card a little bit…used a different flower from this one, but the look is the same.

Here is a look of it closed. The front flap fits under the Mixed Bunch flower to hold it closed. I only used two Stampin' Dimensionals under the left side of the flower to secure it to the inside base of the card. The base Pool Party is 4 1/4 x 9 1/2", scored at 5 1/2" (** see my thought below**). I used the Perfect Polka Dots on the shorter front piece, then added the Everyday Enchantment Designer Paper, layered on Poppy Parade cardstock. The greeting from Happiest Birthday Wishes (hostess only set) was stamped in Lucky Limeade on Very Vanilla and added to the front panel.

Here it is open:

On the back panel, I stamped the Mixed Bunch open flower randomly with Pool Party Classic Ink on the Pool Party cardstock for a little tone-on-tone look. The Mixed Bunch filigree flower was stamped with Poppy Parade on Very Vanilla, then punched with the Blossom Punch. I also punched a flower from Poppy Parade cardstock to layer under the filigree one. I stamped the circle center with Pool Party and punched with the 3/4" Circle Punch. In the center, there is a clear button tied in a bow with Lucky Limeade Bakers Twine. I also stamped the filigree flower in Lucky Limeade on Very Vanilla, then punched it and cut it into pieces for the leaves in the background.

**I had a thought after I had already made this for the swap and my class. Instead of cutting off the 1 1/2" on the front, score it instead and form a pocket when it is folded back on itself (so score the 4 1/2 x 11 sheet at 1 1/2 & 5 1/2). Then it would have a great place to hold a gift card!!! I'll be making a bunch of these style cards in the future!

CCMC-189 Gnome Sweet Gnome

February 16, 2012 By Connie | 5 Comments

We have a color challenge for you to try over on Create with Connie and Mary this week! It is nice and BRIGHT for these dreary winter days! We're using Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip and Lucky Limeade!

I must admit…I wasn't too sure about the Gnome Sweet Gnome set when I first got it FREE for a Stampin' Up! incentive that I participated in. But…it is really growing on me! They are completely adorable (and if you are a subscriber to the Create with Connie and Mary Occasions Edition, you saw Carrie Gaskin's DARLING project made with this set!) Hint, hint…it's not too late to join and you can see it, too!!! But, anyway, I did have fun water coloring this little guy!

I stamped him in Black Stazon on Whisper White and then used my Stampin' Write Markers in Chocolate Chip, Lucky Limeade and Melon Mambo and the AquaPainter to color him, the frog and the lantern. I cut the pennant shape at the bottom and then punched the Designer Label punch from Melon Mambo, folded it in half and added a trio of flowers from the Boho Blossoms Punch with a green Mini Brad for the top. The base card is Chocolate Chip and I added the Melon Mambo pattern from the hostess package, Cheerful Treat Designer Paper. I cut a strip of Lucky Limeade and ran it thru the Big Shot with the Houndstooth folder.

Finally, I added the greeting, except I didn't like the word "lawn" so I covered it up with a Small Heart punch of Melon Mambo with a Pearl in it!

Make sure to check out what the rest of the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge team did this week over on Create with Connie and Mary. Some really darling ideas this week!