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Happy Moments

March 10, 2010 By Connie | 1 Comment

Pam Downs made a square card for the Control Freaks swap that I loved. I wanted to recreate it into a regular sized card. I used many of the same elements, but reduced them in size. I also added the Tiny Tags embellishment.

The base of the card is made from Melon Mambo cardstock. I layered on Old Olive and pierced around the top edges. I added the stripe and hearts from Welcome Home Designer Paper to the bottom. I wrapped the Melon Mambo Polka Dot Ribbon around the top of the Designer Paper to hide the seam there.

For the focal piece, I used my Scallop Trim Border Punch on a piece of Melon Mambo cardstock. In the center I added a piece of Pretty in Pink cardstock. I stamped on one of the Kisses Love Notes with Basic Brown ink and the floral image from Stampin' Up!'s Happy Thoughts stamp set. Then I stamped again on a scrap piece of Whisper White, cut out the buds and adhered them to the top of the flowers with Stampin' Dimensionals. I watercolored them with my Old Olive, Melon Mambo and Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Markers and the AquaPainter.

Finally, I stamped 4 You from Tiny Tags stamp set in Chocolate Chip on Whisper White, punched it with my Jewelry Tag punch and overstamped with the floral pattern in Tiny Tags with Pretty in Pink. I pierced a hole and thread thru the Linen Thread and tied it to one of the scallops from the Border Trim.

I made up several of these for birthday cards over the next few weeks! Enjoy!

March Card Kit – Vintage Vogue

March 9, 2010 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Here is March's Card Kit! I LOVED featuring this set!

CARD KIT OF THE MONTH

March 2010

Featured Set: “Vintage Vogue”

Featured Accessory: Chocolate Chip Epoxy Brads

In this kit, you'll receive the supplies to create SIX of EACH design shown above – so you will receive all of the cardstock and ribbon supplies that you need to create 12 cards total.

You will also receive 2 additional full color samples of "alternative" cards that you can make with the combined contents of the kit, as well as step by step instructions on how to complete each of the 4 designs.

Card Kit Price is just $20 — that's 12 cards, plus envelopes for just $20!

Each month, the card kit also features both a Stamp Set of the Month and an Accessory of the Month. If you purchase the card kit, you may also purchase these items at 20% off!

February Featured Products:

Vintage Vogue Stamp Set ~~(wood $23.95, clear mount $17.95))~~ wood $19.16 or clear mount $14.36 with the purchase of the Card Kit
Chocolate Chip Epoxy Brads ~~($3.25)~~ $2.60 with the purchase of the Card Kit (You will need two sets of brads to complete all cards as shown in the examples.)

What else will you need? See the list below for items that were used to create the cards in this kit. If you already have everything — just buy the card kit and you are ready to create!

If you don't have everything–place a product order with your kit (don't forget about the discount on the "featured products!")

Or — you can use the card kit to create your own designs using other stamps and inks that you already have — the choice is yours!

Orders for the Card Kits must be received by March 21st. You will receive your kits by the end of the month.

Call or email me today to order:
Connie R. Babbert
614-792-7999
EMAIL ME

Please Note: I am glad to ship kits directly to you! If the kit needs to be shipped, there will be an extra $3 shipping charge or $4.95 with additional product ordered.

Products you will need to complete cards as shown:

Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink Pad ($5.95)
Orchid Opulence Classic Ink Pad ($5.95)
Old Olive Classic Ink Pad ($5.95)
Mat Pack ($9.95)
Paper Piercing Tool ($3.50)
Scallop Trim Border Punch (Free Sale-A-Bration product with $50 merchandise purchase)
Vintage Vogue Stamp Set ~~(wood $23.95 or clear mount $17.95)~~ wood $19.16 or clear mount $14.36 with the purchase of the Card Kit
Chocolate Chip Epoxy Brads ~~($3.25)~~ $2.60 with the purchase of the Card Kit (2 sets are needed to complete cards as shown)

§ Stampin’ Dimensionals ($3.95)

§ SNAIL Adhesive ($6.95)

§ Bone Folder ($6.95)

§ Paper Snips ($9.95)

Asian Artistry

March 8, 2010 By Connie | 1 Comment

Hi everyone! I'm back from the LONG weekend stamping retreat, but still have my friend, Linda, here today. Wow…the time went by SO fast! I couldn't believe it! Seems like we just unpacked everything and it was time to pack it all pack up. I love getting together with this group of women! All so VERY talented. There were about 30 of us there this time. In the fall, there are always about 45-50!

I did get a lot done. I made up the Bridal Shower Invitations for my future daughter-in-law's shower in a few weeks. I also did a lot of sympathy cards for my mother-in-law since she told me she was out. I taught a lot of people how to make the paper roses that are so popular again right now. I remember making them so many years ago from the Carol Duvall Show!

Today's card is adapting one I found online using Stampin' Up!'s set, Asian Artistry. It is one of the Level 2 Hostess Sets you can earn. I've had several hostesses order this set recently, so here is an idea for them! Very easy to mass produce!

I started with a base of Dusty Durango. On top of that is a Whisper White layer that I ran thru the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder. I added a strip of Always Artichoke cardstock and stamped Sharing your Sorrow from Thoughts and Prayers Stamp Set. I added a band of Black Satin Ribbon (goes perfectly with the Asian theme of the card!)

For the focal piece, I stamped the bamboo and bird from Asian Artistry in Always Artichoke on Whisper White and layered it onto Dusty Durango cardstock. This panel was popped up with Dimensionals. I watercolored the bird with my Dusty Durango Stampin' Write Marker and AquaPainter.

Not too bad for doing these at 2:00 AM in the morning, huh? lol! Hope you have a great week!

Stamping 411 – A Kind Word

March 5, 2010 By Connie | 5 Comments

Today's Stamping 411 Sketch challenge was really fun! I was able to pull out a set that I earned free with hostess credits and finally ink it up! Stampin' Up's A Kind Word is such a sweet set. I love the little faces on it and that basketful of kittens is why I really got it!

I started with a base of Almost Amethyst and layered on the So Saffron background floral from Tea Party Designer Paper. I used a strip of the small floral print from Pawsitively Prints and then made the Scallop Flower from the same print! I added a pink Rhinestone brad in the center to hold it in place and popped it up with Stampin' Dimensionals.

She was stamped with Basic Black on Whisper White, then I paper pieced her pinafore dress with the Yellow Gingham check from Pawsitively Prints Designer Paper. I watercolored her with Stampin' Write Markers and my AquaPainter. Finally, I added some Almost Amethyst butterflies from the Beautiful Wings Embosslit die.

I think it turned out SO sweet! Make sure to check out what the other Stamping 411 Design Operators have done this week! I'm sure their designs will be fabulous using this sketch. Make sure to play along this week and add your creation to Mr. Linky over on Stamping 411!

Bloggers Challenge – Happy Moments

March 5, 2010 By Connie | 13 Comments

Today is Friday and time for Bloggers' Challenge! This week's challenge was to use the color Green and a neutral! Wow! I had a tough time finding a stamp that I could just color in greens. Now…I'm sure all the fabulous ladies will find lots of ways to use the color green!

My card started with a base of Garden Green cardstock. I layered on the green print from Kaleidoscope (I know…I'm hooked on this paper!) I did the scallop rectangle with both the Scallop Corner Trim Punch and Scallop Border Trim Punch from Confetti White cardstock. Then I layered Garden Green and Certainly Celery in the center. I stamped the gifts from Stampin' Up!'s free Sale-A-Bration set, Happy Moments, in Basic Black on Confetti White and watercolored it with my Stampin' Write Markers and AquaPainter. Finally, I added the White Satin Ribbon in the background and added a pretty Satin White bow on the front!

Hope you have a great weekend! While you are reading this, I'm at a long weekend stamping retreat! I'm SURE I'm having fun!

Vintage Vogue

March 3, 2010 By Connie | 4 Comments

Since my Kaleidoscope Designer Paper was already sitting out, I decided to make up another card. I wanted to show Vintage Vogue dressed up for spring! I love this set! The piece I cut from the Kaleidoscope DSP was PERFECT to hold a circle in the center and make it look like an extra mat. Totally unplanned!

I started with a base of Apricot Appeal cardstock and layered the Kaleidoscope DSP on Basic Black to make the colors pop! I used one side with the print and the other side was the stripe at the bottom. I cut a circle with my Circle Scissors Plus in the 2" size from Certainly Celery cardstock and stamped the vine image from Stampin' Up!'s Vintage Vogue stamp set. I added the Thank You from Short & Sweet set in Basic Black Classic Ink. The flowers I stamped on Very Vanilla in Apricot Appeal and Pretty in Pink and cut them out. The smaller flowers, I placed Apricot Appeal Mini Brads, the large flower has a Pretty in Pink floral button! I stamped and cut out two of the small leaves for the large flower. Finally, I added a Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon bow! Have I mentioned I LOVE the Satin Ribbon??? I'm still selling Ribbon Shares (in fact, I only need 1 more person to finish up the next order!) See more information HERE.

I'm starting on the countdown for my LONG weekend Stamping Retreat! We leave tomorrow afternoon. My girlfriend is coming in tonight! I can't wait to see her! But…I have LOTS to do before she gets here, so I'll cut this short!

Hope you have a great day!

CCJC8 – Color Combination Challenge

February 27, 2010 By Connie | 2 Comments

Today's Saturday Create with Connie and Julie Challenge is a Color Combination! We were to use Orchid Opulence, So Saffron and Certainly Celery in our project! Every week on Create with Connie and Julie, we issue a challenge for our subscribers. Last week's winners were Lisa Martz and Robin Gregor with Honorable Mention to Cynthia Stevenson! Congratulations, ladies!

I pulled out my Shades of Spring Designer paper because I knew it contained that color combination. I love the paper, the designs on it are HUGE however, so I'm always hesitant about cutting it. I must admit, it wasn't so bad! lol! I figure I can always order more!

I started with a base of Certainly Celery, then layered on the bold multi floral pattern from Shades of Spring. I ran the second Certainly Celery pattern of Shades of Spring DSP thru my Big Shot with the Top Note die, then turned it and ran it thru again to make the medallion under the bird! I punched the bird from the new Two-Step Bird punch in So Saffron and sponged the edges. I punched the leaf/vine several times from Certainly Celery, then sponged the edges, and placed them under the bird. I added floral buds by punching the bird's wing several times from Orchid Opulence cardstock.

Between the Certainly Celery and background DSPs, I used a strip of Orchid Opulence cardstock that I ran thru the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder. Finally, I stamped Happy Easter from Well Scripted Stamp Set on So Saffron with Orchid Opulence Classic Ink and punched it with the Scallop Oval punch!

Pretty busy….but I like how it turned out!

Supplies:

Sets: Well Scripted

Inks: Orchid Opulence, So Saffron, Certainly Celery

Cardstock: Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Orchid Opulence

Accessories: Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder, Big Shot, Scallop Oval Punch, Top Note Bigz Die, Sponge Daubers, Two-Step Bird Punch, Shades of Spring Designer Paper

Check out to see what the rest of the Design Team Members did this week with the color challenge:

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Bloggers’ Challenge – Bags or Boxes

February 26, 2010 By Connie | 20 Comments

This week's Friday Bloggers' Challenge is the theme of boxes or bags! That worked out well for me, because this is the bag that my Stamp Club members made last night. I saw a card someone had made that was similar, and I thought it would be cute turned into a bag for a small gift. I love being able to papercraft a bag that matches a card that I'm giving the recipient!

I found these smaller white paper bags at a local paper store in Ohio and trimmed down the top a little. I used Rose Red cardstock on the front and back. I added a layer of the Chocolate Polka Dot from Sweet Pea Designer Paper on the front and punched the Wide Oval Punch at the top (actually, you do need to punch each layer separately). I added a strip of Rose Red cardstock I punched with the Scallop Trim Border Punch (a FREE option with Sale-A-Bration) and wrapped some of the yummy Chocolate Satin Ribbon around it before I placed it on the front.

I stamped the gifts image from Happy Moments stamp set (FREE with Sale-A-bration order!) on Whisper White with Basic Brown ink, then used my Stampin' Write Markers in Rose Red, Pretty in Pink and Chocolate Chip along with my AquaPainter to watercolor. It was layered on Pretty in Pink. Finally, I added the Sweet Pea Stitched flower and leaves to the front with Glue Dots.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend! I need to start thinking about what I'm taking to the stamping retreat next weekend. Well, besides the Bridal Shower invites and Wedding Invitations I need to make!