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CS66 – Joyful Flurry

December 6, 2022 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 it is “Sparkle”. It’s the PERFECT theme for this month, don’t you think? We’ll create a simple card every Tuesday in December using that theme!

JOYFUL FLURRY

Of course…it’s a snowflake set…I HAVE to get it, right? I thought some gold and silver snowflakes would sparkle on my card!

Stampin’ Details:

Base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Thick Basic White cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was embossed with this Merry Melody Embossing Folder and added to the front.
The large and two medium snowflakes were cut from Gold Metallic Paper with the Frosted Flurry Dies. You’ll have to snip a few of the edges to completely loosen them…they are made to stay in the background. The large was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals and the medium ones with Mini Glue Dots.
Two of the small snowflakes were cut with the Dies from Silver Foil and one was layered on the inside of the larger snowflake with a Mini Glue Dot.
The greeting from Joyful Wishes was stamped with VersaMark and embossed with Gold Embossing Powder. It was cut with the small label die in the Frosted Flurries Dies, then added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Some Festive Pearls (light blue ones) were added to the center of the snowflakes.

Lots of SPARKLE on here!!! Make sure to check out Mary’s Creatively Simple card over on Create with Connie and Mary!

SUPPLIES:

Stamps: Joyful Flurry
Inks: VersaMark
Cardstock: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Silver Foil, Gold Metallic Paper
Accessories: Frosted Flurry Dies, Merry Melody Embossing Folder, Festive Pearls, Gold Embossing Powder, Adhesives

Be inspired by a trip to the coast when using Stampin' Up!'s new SUNSET COAST BUNDLE*. This Bundle features sailboats, a lighthouse, seashells and rock formations to build the perfect oceanfront adventure. We've combined the SUNSET COAST BUNDLE and the SCENIC COAST 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER with dramatic sunset colors and iridescent shimmer for your cards and projects. You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two favor projects that are perfect for classes and stamp camps! See more details HERE!

Evoke a nature-inspired woodland feeling with Stampin' Up!'s new FERN & FLORA BUNDLE. This Bundle features delicate ferns and nighttime botanical florals, along with heartfelt sentiments! We've combined the FERN & FLORA BUNDLE and the MOONLIT FLORA 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER that will give a moody elegance to your cards and projects. You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two home-decor items perfect for yourself, your classes or stamp camps! See more details HERE!

Create heartfelt, layered arrangements on your cards and decor pieces with Stampin' Up!'s BEAUTIFULLY CELEBRATED BUNDLE. This Bundle features delicate foliage, ornate labels in several sizes, and corner accents, along with celebratory sentiments! We've combined the BEAUTIFULLY CELEBRATED BUNDLE and the LOVELY & BEAUTIFUL 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for gorgeous, layered cards. You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX card projects...four regular size and TWO special fun-fold cards that will celebrate every occasion. See more details HERE!

IM257 – Leaves of Holly

December 5, 2022 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s time for our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenge. Isn’t this a pretty holly garland? LOVE the colors!

LEAVES OF HOLLY

Here’s what I did with the inspiration! I was going for a single layer card, but then decided it needed a little dimension, so used a white holly leaf and berries!

Stampin’ Details:

- The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Garden Green cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
- The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was stamped with the Leaves of Holly small solid leaf in Coastal Cabana and stamped off Garden Green Inks randomly along the edges. The detail leaf images were stamped over top in Bermuda Bay and full-strength Garden Green.
- Christmas Wishes from Leaves of Holly stamp set was stamped with Memento Black Ink.
- The solid and detail holly leaves were cut with the Holly Berry Dies and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- A trio of large Iridescent Rhinestones were added to the stem for the berries, and one medium to the background above the greeting.

I love these colors for holiday decor! I’ve incorporated a lot of the teal in my decorating! OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

SUPPLIES:

Stamps: Leaves of Holly
Inks: Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, Garden Green, Memento Black

Cardstock: Garden Green, Basic White
Accessories: Holly Berry Dies, Iridescent Rhinestones, Adhesives

CCM Saturday Blog Hop – Look like Christmas

November 26, 2022 By Connie | Leave a Comment

This week’s CCM Saturday Blog Hop theme is “It’s Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas!”. And one of the exciting things about Christmas is wrapping and opening gifts, right? So, I created a gift package from DSP. Can you tell what I used for the bow?

COTTAGE WREATHS

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Thick Basic White cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Pool Party cardstock is embossed with the Whimsical Woodlands Embossing Folder and added to the front.
A 3/4 x 5-1/4 strip of Sweetest Christmas polka dot print along the bottom.
I cut a 2-1/4 x 2-1/2 striped Sweetest Christmas DSP for the gift.
I added two cross strips of 1/4″ Red Glimmer Paper and added the gift to the front.
The background of the bow was cut from Poppy Parade cardstock using the Build A Butterfly Dies and the striped detail cut from Red Glimmer Paper with the Dies. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals at the top of the present.
Merry Christmas from Cottage Wreaths stamp set was stamped with Garden Green Ink on 1/2 x 2-1/2 strip of Basic White cardstock, then cut with a flag end. It was added with Stampin’ Dimensionals to the gift.
Three Iridescent Rhinestones were added to the background for a little bling and one to the center of the bow.

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: Cottage Wreaths
Inks: Garden Green
C/S: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Pool Party, Red/White Glimmer Paper, Sweetest Christmas DSP
Accessories: Build a Butterfly Dies, Whimsical Woodland EF, Iridescent Rhinestones, Adhesives

CCMC743 – Sweet Candy Canes

November 24, 2022 By Connie | 1 Comment

Hello! HAPPY THANKSGIVING in the US!!! It’s Thursday and you know that means it is time for a Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge. This time it is a fun sketch to inspire us!

SWEET CANDY CANES

I love bright pink and bright green for decorating the holidays! Just a little something different than the traditional red and green colors! I have a multicolor white Christmas tree in my rec room that is just so FUN and festive! It will get put up tomorrow! And, I’ve noticed a huge variety in candy cane colors this year! I was tempted to buy the Starburst ones!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Polished Pink cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Celebrate Everything Designer Paper was added on top.
The oval was cut with the Framed Florets Dies and stamped the greeting from Sweet Candy Cane stamp set with Polished Pink Ink and added to the front.
A 1/2 x 5-1/4 strip of coordinating Celebrate Everything DSP was placed towards the bottom of the oval.
The Wonderful Snowflake was added to the bottom left side with a Stampin’ Dimensional.
The candy cane was stamped with Granny Apple Green Ink on Basic White cardstock. Some clear packing tape was added over top and then it was cut with the Candy Cane Dies. It gives it the perfect shine! It was added over the snowflake with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The Polished Pink Woven Ribbon was tied in a bow and added to the candy cane with Mini Glue Dots.
Finally, two pink In Color Opal Rounds were added below the greeting.

Yep…festive and FUN! Go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary

Supplies:
Stamps: Sweet Candy Canes
Ink: Granny Apple Green, Polished Pink
Cardstock: Polished Pink, Basic White, Celebrate Everything Designer Paper
Accessories: Framed Florets Dies, Candy Cane Dies, Polished Pink Woven Ribbon, In Color Opal Rounds, Wonderful Snowflakes, Adhesives, Non-SU Packing Tape

CCM Saturday Blog Hop – Gratitude

November 19, 2022 By Connie | Leave a Comment

This week’s CCM Saturday Blog Hop theme is “Gratitude”! After the year I’ve experienced, I have a lot of gratitude just for life and the people in my life. Especially for my husband who is my rock during my illness! I’ve learned not to take anything for granted as things can change without notice. I love the “so grateful” greeting in Soft Seedlings, so built my card around it.

I also wanted “brighter” pumpkins, so colored the pumpkins in this Rustic Harvest DSP with the Light and Dark Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends. Along with the leaves in Old Olive and the stems with SU200. Really makes this DSP pop!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Pumpkin Pie cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The 2-3/4 x 5 piece of Rustic Harvest DSP was colored with Stampin’ Blends and added to the front.
The coordinating 1-1/2 x 4-1/4 rust stripe print in Rustic Harvest DSP was added across the front.
Old Olive cardstock was cut with the Stylish Shapes label die and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
So Grateful from Soft Seedlings stamp set was stamped with Mossy Meadow Ink on 3/4 x 2-1/2 Basic White cardstock and cut with a flag end. It was adhered to the Old Olive cardstock.
The acorn and leaf from Fond of Autumn was stamped on scrap Basic White cardstock and colored with the same Blends as the pumpkins, then cut with the Autumn Bouquet Dies. They were added to the label with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Some gold Simply Elegant Trim was tied in a bow and added to the front with Mini Glue Dots.

Doesn’t coloring those pumpkins take the DSP from drab to wow? I think so! 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: Fond of Autumn, Soft Seedlings
Inks: Mossy Meadow
Blends: Pumpkin Pie Combo, Light Old Olive, SU200, SU500
C/S: Basic White, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Rustic Harvest DSP
Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Autumn Bouquet Dies, Simply Elegant Gold Trim

CCMC742 – Santa’s Delivery

November 17, 2022 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Hello! It’s Thursday and you know that means it is time for a Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge. This time it is a color combination to inspire us!

SANTA’S DELIVERY

This is the first time I’ve had a chance to use my Santa’s Delivery Suite! But this color combination worked well using the Santa’s Express DSP…and I love this Ho Ho Ho pattern!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Petal Pink cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Ho Ho Ho pattern from Santa’s Express Designer Paper was adhered on top.
A 1 x 5-1/4 strip of Poppy Parade cardstock was added to the bottom.
The largest square from Stylish Shapes Dies as cut from Basic White cardstock and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The track was cut from Smoky Slate cardstock using the Santa’s Train Dies and adhered across the bottom of the square.
The train with Santa was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White cardstock and colored with Mint Macaron, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade and Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends. It was cut with the Santa’s Train Dies and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A trio of Black Solid Faceted Gems were added above the smokestack.
Some gold Simply Elegant Trim was tied in a bow and added to the smokestack with a Mini Glue Dot.

OK! I will admit that this train was much easier to color and work with than I was expecting! Go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary

Supplies:
Stamps: Santa’s Delivery
Ink: Memento Black
Blends: Poppy Parade, Mint Macaron, Petal Pink, Smoky Slate combos
Cardstock: Petal Pink, Basic White, Poppy Parade, Smoky Slate, Santa’s Express DSP
Accessories: Santa’s Train Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Solid Faceted Gems, Simply Elegant Gold Trim, Adhesives

CCM Saturday Blog Hop – Vintage Thanksgiving

November 12, 2022 By Connie | Leave a Comment

This week’s CCM Saturday Blog Hop theme is “Vintage Thanksgiving”! What makes a card look vintage? I thought this frame and background DSP kind of looked vintage, so I went with it!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Thick Basic White cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The frame was cut from Early Espresso cardstock with the Fabulous Frames Die and Stampin’ Dimensionals place along the back of the frame.
A 3-1/2 x 4-3/4 piece of He’s All That Designer Paper was added to the back of the frame over the Dimensionals, then added to the front. The scroll images from Hello Harvest were stamped in the corners with Early Espresso Ink.
The pumpkin was cut from Pumpkin Pie cardstock, the stem from Mossy Meadow cardstock, the vine from Early Espresso cardstock and cut/embossed with the Rustic Pumpkin Dies. They were added inside the frame with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Two leaves from Hello Harvest stamp set were stamped with Crumb Cake Ink on Very Vanilla cardstock and cut with the Rustic Pumpkin Dies. They were added under the pumpkin.
The greeting from Hello Harvest was stamped with Early Espresso Ink on Crumb Cake cardstock and hand-cut around the words. It was added to the leaves with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Finally, two Leaf Label & Amber Gems were added to the pumpkin.

Hmmm, ok…do you think this looks vintage? I hope so! 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: Hello Harvest
Inks: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
C/S: Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso, He’s The Man Designer Paper
Accessories: Fabulous Frames, Rustic Pumpkin Dies, Leaf Label & Amber Gems, Adhesives

CCMC741 – Nature’s Harvest

November 10, 2022 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Hello! It’s Thursday and you know that means it is time for a Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge. This time it is a fun sketch to inspire us!

NATURE’S HARVEST

I haven’t had this Nature’s Harvest stamp set and dies out in a LONG while, so thought it perfect to use for today’s sketch challenge! I combined it with this year’s Celebrate Everything Designer Paper (can you tell I LOVE this paper?)

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Early Espresso cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded to form base card.
The 3 x 5-1/2 piece of yellow plaid Celebrate Everything DSP was added to a 3-1/4 x 5-1/2 piece of Cajun Craze cardstock and adhered to the front of the base card.
The coneflowers were stamped with Memento Black Ink and colored with Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze, Old Olive Stampin’ Blends and cut with the Harvest Dies.
The background cattails were cut from Crushed Curry cardstock with the Harvest Dies and sponged with Cajun Craze Ink along the edges. Add to background DSP with the coneflowers popped up in front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Thank you from Nature’s Harvest stamp set was stamped with Cajun Craze Ink on scrap Basic White cardstock, then cut with the small label die in the Harvest Dies. It was popped up on the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Some Linen Thread was tied around the flower stem in a bow.
A trio of Rustic Metallic Dots were added to the background.

I love the plaid background on this card! Go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary

Supplies:
Stamps: Nature’s Harvest
Ink: Cajun Craze, Memento Black
Blends: Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze, Old Olive
Cardstock: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Basic White, Crushed Curry, Celebrate Everything DSP
Accessories: Harvest Dies, Brushed Metallic Dots, Linen Thread