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CCMC769 Hey Chuck

June 1, 2023 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s Thursday and you know that means it is time for a Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge. We have a fun sketch challenge for you to try this week!

HEY CHUCK

I’m using the oh so cute stamp set, Hey Chuck again on today’s card! I can’t get enough! This one is for my skateboarding grandson, Carter!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Thick Basic White cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Lemon Lime Twist is embossed with the Metal Plate Embossing Folder and added on front.
A 2-1/2 x 5 piece of Bright & Beautiful DSP is added to the left side.
Two 1/2 x 3-1/2 strips of Bright & Beautiful DSP are added across the top.
The 2 x 3 piece of Basic White cardstock was stamped with the Hey Chuck greeting across the top with Wild Wheat Ink.
The rooster and skateboard were stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White cardstock and colored with Lemon Lime Twist, Wild Wheat, Daffodil Delight, Real Red and Azure Afternoon Stampin’ Blends. They were cut with the Hey Chuck Dies and added to the Basic White with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A trio of blue In Color Dots were added to the background.

I think my grandson will love it! Go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary

Supplies:
Stamps: Hey Chuck
Ink: Memento Black, Wild Wheat
Blends: Lemon Lime Twist, Wild Wheat, Daffodil Delight, Real Red and Azure Afternoon
Cardstock: Basic White, Lemon Lime Twist, Bright & Beautiful 6×6 Designer Paper
Accessories: Hey Chuck Dies, Metal Plate Embossing Folder, In Color Dots, Adhesives

Grab those easy, breezy beach vibes right at your craft table when you use Stampin' Up!'s SPLASH & RELAX BUNDLE of products! Be inspired by the innertubes, beach balls, sunglasses, and other beach accessories this cute set has to offer! Then add a fun, carefree sentiment to finish off your project! We've combined the SPLASH & RELAX BUNDLE and the SCENIC COAST 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER with its' bright color backgrounds!! You'll get SIX step-by-step tutorials for FOUR regular cards and TWO special fold cards in this Collection! See more details HERE!

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!

CCMC765 – Tropical Leaf

May 4, 2023 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s Thursday and you know that means it is time for a Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge. It’s a fun sketch this week!

TROPICAL LEAF

Tropical Leaf Bundle is an Online Exclusive that I really like! The punches make this card quick and easy!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Pretty Peacock cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
A 3-1/4 x 4-3/4 piece of Hello Irresistible Designer Paper (Online Exclusive)was added to the background with another 2-3/4 x 4-1/4 piece of coordinating Hello Irresistible Designer Paper added at an angle on top.
Two of the monster leaves from Tropical Leaf stamp set (Online Exclusive) were stamped OFF with Pretty Peacock Ink and the veins full-strength Pretty Peacock Ink on Basic White cardstock. They were punched with the Tropical Leaf Punch (Online Exclusive) and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The greeting from Tropical Leaf stamp set was stamped with Pretty Peacock Ink on a 7/8 x 3-1/2 piece of Basic White cardstock and adhered on the front.
The flower from Petal Park Builder Punch was punched from Daffodil Delight and sponged with Calypso Coral Ink, then added to the leaf with Stampin’ Dimensional.
A trio of gold Adhesive Backed Pastel Sequins were added to the flower and background.

Such a pretty, soft color combination! Go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary

Supplies:
Stamps: Tropical Leaf
Ink: Pretty Peacock, Calypso Coral
Cardstock: Basic White, Pretty Peacock, Daffodil Delight, Hello Irresistible Designer Paper
Accessories: Tropical Leaf Punch, Petal Park Builder Punch, Adhesive Backed Pastel Sequins, Adhesives

CCM Saturday Blog Hop – Welcome In Colors

April 29, 2023 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome back to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop! This week’s theme is “Welcome In Colors”. We have a brand new set of FIVE in colors that coordinate so well together! They also fill in some gaps in our core colors! Which new In Color will our Design Team feature as their favorite? I used all FIVE on my card, but I do love the Boho Blue!

CHEERFUL DAISIES

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Boho Blue cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
Each of the 2023-25 In Color Designer Paper were cut to 1 x 3 size.
The DSP pieces were added to a 3-1/4 x 5-1/2 piece of Basic White cardstock, then added to the base card.
The large floral image was cut with the Cheerful Daisies Die from Basic White cardstock and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The Cheerful Daisies greeting was stamped with Pebbled Path Ink on Boho Blue cardstock, then added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Three copper 2023-25 In Color Dots were added to the flower centers.

Don’t those color go so well together? 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!

SUPPLIES:
Stamp Sets: Cheerful Daisies
Inks: Pebbled Path
C/S: Basic White, Boho Blue, 2023-25 In Color 6×6 DSP
Accessories: Cheerful Daisies Dies, 2023-25 In Color Dots, Adhesives

CS86 – Hydrangea Haven

April 25, 2023 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome to Create with Connie and Mary’s Creatively Simple Challenge! Each month Mary and I will pick a theme. This month the theme is Goodbye! We will design our cards using this theme of retiring products!

HYDRANGEA HAVEN

I used this set SO much when it first came out and then it has been sitting in my drawer for probably a year! I love hydrangeas…have several bushes in my front yard! These are almost the exact color! They are suppose to be pink, but they have a lot of blue in them, too.

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Balmy Blue cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
The 3-3/4 x 5 piece of Fresh Freesia cardstock is embossed with the crosshatch Basics 3D Embossing Folder and added to the front.
The large outside oval from Framed Florets Dies was cut from Basic White cardstock and added to the front.
The hydrangea from Hydrangea Haven stamp set was stamped with Memento Black Ink and colored with Balmy Blue, Fresh Freesia and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends. It was cut with the Hydrangea Dies and added inside the oval with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon was tied in a bow and added to the stem with Mini Glue Dots.
The greeting was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Balmy Blue cardstock and cut with the label in the Hydrangea Dies. It is added to the front with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A trio of Pastel Pearls were added to the background.

Simple card with some bling to make it special! Make sure to check out Mary’s Creatively Simple card over on Create with Connie and Mary!

SUPPLIES:

Stamps: Hydrangea Haven
Inks: Memento Black
Blends: Balmy Blue, Old Olive, Fresh Freesia
Cardstock: Basic White, Balmy Blue, Fresh Freesia
Accessories: Hydrangea Dies, Framed Florets Dies, Basics 3D Embossing Folder, Pastel Pearls, Fresh Freesia Open Weave Ribbon, Adhesives

IM277 – Playing in the Rain

April 24, 2023 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome back to our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenges. Isn’t this a cheerful kite quilt to inspire you?

PLAYING IN THE RAIN

These kites from the Playing in the Rain Dies can stand on their own for this card, only the greeting is stamped! Too cute!

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 Regency Park Designer Paper was added on top.
- The 3-1/2 x 4-1/2 piece of Basic White cardstock was embossed with the In The Clouds Embossing Folder, then added to the front.
- I cut three kites at once with the Playing in the Rain Dies using three patterns in the Enjoy the Journey Designer Paper. I mixed and matched the kites and strings and bowties for each kite. The center one I cut the tail off and reversed the direction. They were added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Two clouds were cut from Balmy Blue with the Playing in the Rain Dies and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- The greeting from Playing in the Rain was stamped with Melon Mambo Ink on Pumpkin Pie cardstock and punched with the Label Me Fancy Punch. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Some clear Rhinestone Jewels were add to the kite strings.

Don’t kites just say SPRING to you? I remember getting a new kite each year when I was a kid. OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

SUPPLIES:

Stamps: Playing in the Rain
Inks: Melon Mambo
Cardstock: Basic White, Thick Basic White, Pumpkin Pie, Balmy Blue, Regency Park DSP, Enj0y the Journey DSP
Accessories: Playing in the Rain Dies, Label Me Fancy Punch, In the Clouds Embossing Folder, Rhinestone Jewels, Adhesives

ONLY 3 MORE DAYS! 40% off SU Adhesives & Envelopes!

April 21, 2023 By Connie | Leave a Comment

ONLY 3 MORE DAYS

TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS SALE!

Certain items run the danger of going out of stock and become non-orderable during my sale,

so please order EARLY to ensure you get the items you want!

Orders containing Seal Refills will be split as they are currently unavailable.

Some prices will increase after May 2nd.

40% off Stampin’ Up! Adhesive & Envelope Sale

personal sale offered by Connie Babbert only

FRIDAY, April 14, 2023

thru

SUNDAY, April 23, 2023

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

ADHESIVES*

SEAL REFILL – #152814 – Regular $5.50 each, SALE $3.30 (Currently unavailable)

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 $4.25 each, SALE $2.55

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

MINI DIMENSIONALS – #144108 – Regular $4.25 each, SALE $2.55

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

MULTIPURPOSE GLUE – #110755 – Regular $4.00 each, SALE $2.40 (Low Inventory)

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 $11.00 each, SALE $6.60

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

ENVELOPES*

MEDIUM WHITE – #159236 – Regular $7.50 each, SALE $4.50 (Low Inventory)

MEDIUM VANILLA – #107300 – Regular $7.50 each, SALE $4.50 (Low Inventory)

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 Sunday, April 23. Visa/MasterCard/Discover, PayPal, Venmo, 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. Remember, this sale 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.

CCMC763 – Seaside Bay

April 20, 2023 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s Thursday and you know that means it is time for a Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge. Another great sketch this week to inspire you!

SEASIDE BAY

The Mini Catalog is quickly coming to an end, and I wanted to use the Seaside Bay stamp set again! I love this crab! So happy this set is carrying over to the new catalog…but the awesome coordinating DSP is not…make sure to grab it before it goes away!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Night of Navy cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Mint Macaron was embossed with the Online Exclusive Basics 3D Embossing Folder and added to the front.
A 1 x 5-1/4 strip of navy By the Bay Designer Paper was added across the top.
The 2-3/4 x 3-1/2 piece of fish print By the Bay Designer Paper was added on top.
A 5/8 x 4-3/4 strip of Soft Suede cardstock was stamped with the Seaside Bay greeting in Night of Navy Ink, then adhered.
The crab from Seaside Bay stamp set was stamped with Night of Navy Ink on scrap Basic White cardstock, cut with the Seaside Bay Dies, then colored with the Dark Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A trio of gold Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins were added to the front for a little bling.

I love how the fish look like they are swimming along with the crab! Go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary.

Supplies:
Stamps: Seaside Bay
Ink: Night of Navy
Blends: Dark Crumb Cake
Cardstock: Basic White, Mint Macaron, Night of Navy, By the Bay Designer Paper
Accessories: Seaside Bay Dies, Basics 3D Embossing Folder, Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins, Adhesives

CS85 – Jar of Flowers

April 18, 2023 By Connie | Leave a Comment

JAR OF FLOWERS

I’ve had this Jar of Flowers stamp set it seems like forever! Today I’ve combined it with the Split Card Textures Dies. I’m really sad to see these dies retire!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 So Saffron cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Real Red cardstock was cut with the Split Card Textures Die and added to the front.
A 3/4 x 4 piece of Country Gingham DSP was added across the front.
The jar, stems and tulip bouquet from Jar of Flowers were stamped on Basic White cardstock with Memento Black Ink. They were colored with Light Flirty Flamingo, Dark Real Red, Light So Saffron, Dark Daffodil Delight, Old Olive Combo, Fresh Freesia Combo, Light Pool Party and Dark Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Blends. They were hand-cut.
The White Crinkle Ribbon was wrapped around the jar and tied in a bow. The jar was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The greeting from Inspired Thoughts, another retiring stamp set, was omit stamped with Real Red Ink onto Basic White cardstock, then cut with the Stylish Shapes Die.
A trio of Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins were added to the background.
A touch of Wink of Stella was added to the tulips so they stand out a little more!

Another quick card, even with the coloring! Make sure to check out Mary’s Creatively Simple card over on Create with Connie and Mary!

SUPPLIES:

Stamps: Jar of Flowers, Inspired Thoughts
Inks: Memento Black, Real Red
Blends: Pool Party, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, So Saffron, Real Red, Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive, Fresh Freesia
Cardstock: Basic White, So Saffron, Real Red, Country Gingham DSP
Accessories: Split Card Textures Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies (label), Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins, White Crinkled Ribbon, Adhesives