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IM360 – Round We Go Lollipop

November 25, 2024 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Create with Stamping Friends Inspiration Monday challenges. This week’s inspiration are some sugar plum sweets!

ROUND WE GO

I thought the Round We Go die would make a FUN Christmas Lollipop, especially using the red/white stripe design in the Take A Bow Designer Paper! So fun!

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 offset towards the top left corner where I knew the lollipop would be placed.
I cut two of the Round We Go strips and accordion folded both of them, gluing the ends together. Press down in the center to form the circle.
I adhered to the 1-1/2″ Dotted Circle cut with the from Basic White so it had a base to sit on (any size will work) and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The lollipop stick is 1-1/2 x 4 piece of computer paper rolled around a narrow kabob stick tightly, then adhered along the long edge.
The greeting from Christmas Labels was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Real Red cardstock and cut with the Christmas Labels Die. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The stick was placed thru the cut openings at the top and bottom and then adhered under the lollipop.
A large clear Drusy Adhesive Backed Embellishment was added to the center of the lollipop.

That DSP worked out SO well! And I love how real it looks! OK, check out Debbie’s Inspiration Monday card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

Supplies:
Stamps: Christmas Labels
Inks: Memento Black
Cardstock: Basic White, Real Red, Take a Bow 6×6 Designer Paper
Accessories: Round We Go Dies, Dotted Circles Embossing Folders, Drusy Adhesive Backed Embellishments, Adhesives

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Saturday Blog Hop – Non-Traditional Christmas Colors

November 23, 2024 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s Saturday and time for our Create with Stamping Friends Blog Hop. This week it is Non-Traditional Christmas Colors! I know…we do this theme every Christmas, but I LOVE it! Always so fun to see what everyone does!

SNOWY WONDER

Usually, I will go with snowflakes when designing for this theme…but this year I was inspired by the MANY colors of Christmas trees that are out there! For us, we have a traditional tree with coordinating ornaments for upstairs. Then for the basement tree, we have a white tree with bright multicolored (neon!) lights on it! This tree is the one that I add our huge Hallmark Frosty Friends series of ornaments (started the first year we got married 45 years ago!), my destination ornaments, and a few other snowmen ornaments I’ve collected over the years. Oh…and the kid’s baby ornaments!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Summer Splash cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was added on top.
The tree from Snowy Wonder stamp set was stamped on Basic White cardstock with Peach Pie twice, Summer Splash twice, Petunia Pop twice, and Pretty in Pink three times. They were cut with the tree Snowy Wonder Die and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The greeting in Snowy Wonder stamp set was stamped with Summer Splash Ink on Basic White and hand-cut around the letters, then added to the center tree with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A trio of clear Drusy Adhesive Backed Embellishments give the sparkle it needs to really shine!

This year’s In Colors were perfect for what I had in mind! 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 Wonder
Inks: Summer Splash, Pretty in Pink, Peach Pie, Petunia Pop
Cardstock: Basic White, Summer Splash
Accessories: Snowy Wonder Dies, Drusy Adhesive Backed Embellishments, Adhesives

Sweetest Star Ornament

November 22, 2024 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Happy Friday! I know! An extra post for you this week from me! Currently, Debbie and I have the Sweetest Star Collection of projects for sale…you can buy the Kits or a PDF tutorial. For something different in this Collection, we made ornaments using the Sweetest Star Bundle! I had so much fun, that I made a second type of ornament for my own tree using Mrs. Claus. It turned out so cute that I thought I’d share it here.

Here’s more information about our latest collection…

The star-shaped Santa, Mrs. Claus, and gingerbread man images from Stampin’ Up!’s SWEETEST STAR PUNCH BUNDLE are adorable to use on your holiday cards, tags and paper projects. They are a wonderful take on some classic Christmas icons. Show your creativity with your favorite coloring technique, punch out the plump star, and add a holly jolly sentiment! We’ve paired the SWEETEST STAR BUNDLE with the TAKE A BOW 6×6 DESIGNER PAPER for a fun holiday look. Our SWEETEST STAR COLLECTION includes step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects…FOUR cards and TWO paper ornaments…perfect for teaching a class, giving as a gift, or for selling at craft shows! See more details HERE!

SWEETEST STAR

Stampin’ Details:

The base is a 3″ mini grapevine wreath I ordered from Amazon. You can find them HERE!
I wrapped the 1/8″ Gold Trim from the Gold/Silver Combo Pack around the grapevine starting at the top and ending there, securing with a Mini Glue Dot.
A added a loop of Gold Trim at the top for the hanger and tied a knot.
The Red & White Baker’s Twine was tripled and then tied in a bow around the base of the trim loop to hold it secure.
I cut a 3-1/8″ Deckle Circle from Thick Basic White cardstock and another from the Take a Bow 6×6 Designer Paper and adhered them together, then glued to the back of the grapevine ornament.
Mrs. Claus from Sweetest Star stamp set was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Real Red cardstock and on Basic White cardstock and punched both with the Sweetest Star Punch. The head and apron were cut away from the Basic White and adhered to the Real Red one. I used Ivory, Light Flirty Flamingo, and Light Gray Granite Stampin’ Blends to color her face, hair and shadows on the apron.
One of the holly leaves was cut from the Take A Bow DSP and added to her apron.
White Pearlized Effects was applied to her cuffs.
Mrs. Claus was added to the side of the grapevine wreath with Stampin’ Dimensionals (or use a glue gun for extra security).
A trio of white Adhesive Backed Snowflake Assortment snowflakes were added to the wreath.
Some Red & White Peppermints were added to the centers of the snowflakes.

Isn’t she so CUTE? I can’t wait to add her to my Christmas tree!

Supplies:
Stamps: Sweetest Star
Ink: Memento Black
Blends: Ivory, Light Flirty Flamingo, Light Gray Granite
Cardstock: Basic White, Real Red, Take a Bow 6×6 Designer Paper
Accessories: Sweetest Star Punch, Deckled Circle (or other 3″ size circle), Adhesive Backed Snowflake Assortment (Online Exclusive), Gold/Silver 1/8″ Trim Combo Pack, Red & White Adhesive Backed Peppermints, Real Red & White Baker’s Twine, Adhesives

CSF845 – Classic Weddings

November 21, 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. We have a fun sketch for you to try this week!

CLASSIC WEDDING

We’ve kind of grown past the wedding phase in our family…at least until all the grandkids are grown up! But I knew I could do more with this set than just wedding! It reminds me of my blog banner that I change out according to the season! So, I had fun making this trunk full of pumpkins!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Boho Blue cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 3-1/2 x 4-3/4 piece of Country Woods Designer Paper was added to the front.
A 2 x 4 piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock was added across the bottom.
The car detail from the new Classic Wedding (Online Exclusive) was stamped with Memento Black Ink and the color Boho Blue for the body. The wheels were stamped with Memento Black and the window with stamped off Pool Party Ink. The car was cut with the die.
The bumper, window frame, tail lights were cut with the dies from Smoky Slate cardstock. Inside the tail lights with Basic White cardstock.
The banner was stamped with Boho Blue Ink on Basic White cardstock and the inside stamped with Hello Fall from Choose Happy stamp set in Memento Black Ink. It was added to the trunk with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The pumpkins from Choose Happy were stamped with Memento Black Ink and colored with Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends. They were hand-cut and added to the trunk with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The flowers were cut with the dies from Daffodil Delight Cardstock and the centers colored with Pecan Pie Blends.
The pennant banner was cut from Basic White cardstock and colored with Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends.
A trio of Regal Foiled Adhesive Backed Dots were added to the top right corner.

OK…what else can I add to this trunk? OK, go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Stamping Friends.

Supplies:
Stamps: Classic Wedding (Online Exclusive)
Ink: Memento Black, Boho Blue, Pool Party
Blends: Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Pecan Pie
Cardstock: Basic White, Boho Blue, Misty Moonlight, Country Woods 12×12 Designer Paper
Accessories: Classic Wedding Dies (Online Exclusive), Regals Foiled Adhesive Bakced Dots, Adhesives

CS168 – Warms My Heart

November 19, 2024 By Connie | 2 Comments

Welcome to Create with Stamping Friends Creatively Simple Challenge! Each month Debbie and I will pick a theme for our simple cards. Our theme for November is Christmas! Time to be thinking about what you will be making for Christmas cards and gifts!

WARMS MY HEART

I haven’t used this lady in this Warms My Heart stamp set yet! It’s a fun Christmas image!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Garden Green cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was added on top.
Three rectangles were cut from the Take A Bow 6×6 Designer Paper in sizes polka dot 1-3/4 x 3-1/4, red polka dot 3/4 x 5 and green stripe 1 x 4. They were layered on the Basic White.
The wreath gal was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White cardstock and colored with Ivory, SU100, SU300, Real Red Combo, Light Old Olive and Light Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Blends. She was hand-cut and added to the front with Stmapin’ Dimensionals. NOTE: To get the “Garden Green” color, I used a layer of Light Shaded Spruce Blends first, then added Light Old Olive Blends on top.
The greeting was partially stamped with Memento Black Ink on 1/2 x 1-3/4 Real Red cardstock and cut the end at an angle. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A trio of gold Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins were added to the background.

I think she is SO adorable! She reminds me of a friend that I used to work with that had a head full of curly dark hair! Check out Debbie’s new Creatively Simple card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

Supplies:
Stamps: Warms My Heart
Ink: Memento Black
Blends: SU100, SU300, Ivory, Real Red Combo, Light Old Olive, Light Shaded Spruce
Cardstock: Basic White, Real Red, Snowy Scenes 12×12 Designer Paper
Accessories: Sweetest Star Punch, 2-3/8″ Circle Punch, Real Red & White Peppermints, Adhesives

IM359 – Yuletide Village

November 18, 2024 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Create with Stamping Friends Inspiration Monday challenges. This week’s inspiration challenge set of cute houses!

YULETIDE VILLAGE

Not often, but once in a while I’ll purchase a set just because I like it. Didn’t really think if I’d use it in my business or not (but I probably will use it for Club this month!) It is a cute set and pretty easy to cut out when you want! It actually worked great for today’s Inspiration card!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Crumb Cake cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Night of Navy cardstock was added on top.
The 3-3/4 x 5 layer of Balmy Blue cardstock was stamped with the snow flurries across the top with White Craft Ink.
a 3 x 5 piece of Basic White cardstock was torn across the top to make two snowbanks and layered on the Balmy Blue, then added to the front.
The houses were stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White and colored with Light Balmy Blue, Light Pecan Pie, Light Gray Granite, Light Crumb Cake, Light Real Red, and Light Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends. They were hand-cut and added to the snowbanks on the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Three evergreen trees were stamped with Pretty Peacock Ink and colored with Light Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Blends. They were hand-cut and added next to the houses with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The greeting from Greetings of the Season was stamped with Memento Black Ink in the snowbanks.
Some White Loose Snowflakes were added to the background.
Some Wink of Stella was added to the snow on the roofs!

It was lots of fun building this village! OK, check out Debbie’s Inspiration Monday card over on Create with Stamping Friends!

Supplies:
Stamps: Yuletide Village, Greetings of the Season
Inks: Memento Black, Pretty Peacock, White Craft Ink
Blends: Light Balmy Blue, Light Pecan Pie, Light Gray Granite, Light Crumb Cake, Light Real Red, Light Pretty Peacock, Light Daffodil Delight
Cardstock: Basic White, Crumb Cake, Night of Navy
Accessories: White Loose Snowflakes, Wink of Stella, Adhesives

Saturday Blog Hop – Deck the Halls

November 16, 2024 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s Saturday and time for our Create with Stamping Friends Blog Hop. This week we are featuring Deck the Halls…Christmas cards using greenery or trees! I thought of the song, so die-cut some holly from Old Olive cardstock using the Reindeer Fun Dies!

CHRISTMAS LABELS

This card was fun to pull together with just a couple dies, embossing folder and a simple greeting!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Real Red cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 4 x 4-1/4 layer of Early Espresso was embossed with the Birch Embossing Folder.
A small pool of White Craft Ink was mixed with a little water on a piece of plastic and then used a paint brush to splatter the Early Espresso background. It was added to the front.
Four holly leaf clusters were cut with the Reindeer Fun holly die from Old Olive cardstock. Each was “painted” with the White Craft Ink and paint brush.
The berries were cut with the Reindeer Fun die from Real Red cardstock and painted with White Craft Ink also.
The holly and berries were added to the Early Espresso layer with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The greeting was stamped with Real Red Ink on Basic White cardstock and cut with the Christmas Labels Die.
Some Gold Twisted Thread was wrapped in loops around my fingers, then added with a Stampin’ Dimensionals to the front and the greeting added on top with more Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Love the frosty look that the White Ink adds to the holly and berries, don’t you? “Deck the Halls” for sure! 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: Christmas Labels
Inks: Real Red, White Craft Ink Refill
Cardstock: Basic White, Real Red, Old Olive, Early Espresso
Accessories: Reindeer Fun Dies, Christmas Labels Dies, Birch Embossing Folder, Gold Twisted Thread, Adhesives

CSF844 – Translucent Florals

November 14, 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. Here’s a gorgeous fall color combo for you to use!

TRANSLUCENT FLORALS

I wanted to do some fall flowers using this color combination, so I started looking through my stash. I ended up combining two die sets…Translucent Florals and Changing Leaves…both online exclusives…to make this card! I had to go and verify that Translucent Florals was still available to purchase!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Copper Clay cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic Beige was embossed with the Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder and added to the front.
A 2 x 5-1/4 piece of Sweet Days of Autumn Designer Paper (Online Exclusive) was added to the left side.
The flower petals were cut from Copper Clay cardstock using the Translucent Florals Dies, then sponged along the edges and centers with Copper Clay Ink and adhered together. I made one large and two small flower clusters. The centers are Wild Wheat sponged with Copper Clay Ink.
The leaves were cut from Wild Wheat using the Translucent Florals Dies and sponged with Copper Clay Ink.
All the flowers and leaves were assembled on the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The skeleton leaves and branches were cut from Early Espresso using the Changing Leaves Dies, then added tucked under the flowers on the front.
The greeting from Translucent Florals was stamped with Early Espresso Ink on a 3/4 x 2 piece of Basic Beige cardstock and the end cut at an angle. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Some rust Faux Glass Dots were added to the center of the flowers.

Isn’t that a pretty card for a fall birthday? I was so pleased with how it turned out! I wouldn’t normally think of flowers in these colors! OK, go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Stamping Friends.

Supplies:
Stamps: Translucent Florals (Online Exclusive)
Ink: Copper Clay, Early Espresso
Cardstock: Basic Beige, Copper Clay, Wild Wheat, Early Espresso, Sweet Days of Autumn 12×12 Designer Paper (Online Exclusive)
Accessories: Translucent Florals Dies, Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder/Dies (Online Exclusive), Faux Glass Dots, Adhesives