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Saturday Blog Hop – Spring is here

March 25, 2023 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome back to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop! Ahhh, by the time we hit the end of March, we know that here in Ohio we can pretty much count on SPRING and warm weather. We may have a day or two of snow…but it never lasts.

DAINTY DELIGHT

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Fresh Freesia cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
Two 1/2 x 5-1/4 strips of Flowers & More DSP (Host) were added to the sides of a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock.
The center was blended with Pool Party Ink for the background using a Blending Brush. The Dainty Delight image was stamped with Memento Black Ink. It was colored with Fresh Freesia, Pale Papaya, Flirty Flamingo, Daffodil Delight and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends.
Celebrate You from Dainty Delight stamp set was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Fresh Freesia cardstock and punched with the Oval Duo Punch.
A 5″ length of Fresh Freesia Organdy Ribbon was folded in half and added to the back of the oval, then to the front of the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A trio of purple In Color Opal Rounds were added to the background.

This wildflower bouquet certainly says SPRING to me! 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: Dainty Delight
Inks: Memento Black
Blends: Light Daffodil Delight, Light Fresh Freesia, Light Granny Apple Green, Light Pale Papaya, Light Flirty Flamingo
C/S: Basic White, Fresh Freesia, Flowers & More DSP (Host)
Accessories: Duo Oval Punch, Fresh Freesia Organdy Ribbon, In Color Opal Rounds, Adhesives

The SIMPLY LEAVES PUNCH BUNDLE can be used for ANY season! Follow our card journey through Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter using this versatile stamp set and punch! The patterned leaves will add natural detail and texture on your cards and projects, then add one of the simple greetings to finish. We've combined the SIMPLY LEAVES PUNCH BUNDLE and the garden neutral patterns in the VALLEY OF BLOOM 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER! You'll get step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT cards...two card ideas from each season...in our SIMPLY LEAVES CARD COLLECTION! See more details HERE!

Create wonderful dimensional poinsettias in a variety of sizes with the PRETTY POINSETTIA BUNDLE! The dies cut and emboss at the same time for lots of detail and texture. The coordinating stamp images add fun seasonal greetings, sprigs and other festive touches to your cards and projects. We've combined the PRETTY POINSETTIA BUNDLE and the A STITCHED SEASON 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for a traditional holiday look you'll love! You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO favors in our PRETTY POINSETTIA COLLECTION! See more details HERE!

Bring your most meaningful memories to life with the HEIRLOOM BOUTIQUE BUNDLE. You’ll love how the coordinating stamps and dies add delicate florals, layered details, and heartfelt sentiments to your cards, scrapbook pages, and handmade gifts. These timeless designs will help you turn every project into a keepsake to share and cherish. We've combined the HEIRLOOM BOUTIQUE BUNDLE and the BLOOMS BOUTIQUE 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for a soft artistic look! You'll get EIGHT step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT cards in our HEIRLOOM BOUTIQUE COLLECTION! See more details HERE!

Achievers Blog Hop – March 2023

March 20, 2023 By Connie | 6 Comments

Our Stampin’ Up! Incentive Trip Achievers get together each month for a Blog Hop! I’m blessed with great customers and downline who helped me achieve last year’s Incentive Trip on a Norway Cruise that we will be taking this upcoming May! I’m joining the top 1% of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators who have earned this reward. Our blog hop theme this month is ANYTHING CURRENT!

IRRESISTIBLE BLOOMS

I’m excited that every few months, Stampin’ Up! will release some Online Exclusives! The Irresistible Blooms Bundle is one of those exclusives! They will not be in any of the catalogs, but make sure to check them out online.

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Shaded Spruce cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
On top is a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock.
From the Flowers & More Designer Paper, two polka dot prints were cut 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 and two flower prints were cut 1-1/2 x 3-1/4. They were added towards the right side of the Basic White cardstock layer.
A 1 x 4 strip of Polished Pink cardstock was layered across the front.
The smaller flower from Irresistible Blooms stamp set was stamped on Basic White cardstock with Polished Pink Ink, then watercolored with Polished Pink Ink using a Water Painter. The two leaves cluster was stamped on Basic White cardstock with Shaded Spruce Ink and watercolored with Shaded Spruce Ink using a Water Painter. They were cut with the Irresistible Blooms Dies and added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Hello from Irresistible Blooms stamp set was stamped with Shaded Spruce Ink and hand-cut around the letters. It was added with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The In Color Opal Rounds were added to the center of the flower and along one side for a little bling.

I love the flowers in this set. So pretty! If you need any supplies to recreate these projects, I’ll be happy to place the order for you in the United States or click here to go to my Online Store! This month, please use my current Host code for orders under $150. $150 or more, keep the host rewards for yourself!

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OK…you are here at my blog, Connie Babbert, click on the name below mine to continue on the Achievers Blog Hop! Enjoy!

Saturday Blog Hop – Easter

March 18, 2023 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome back to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop! Next major holiday is Easter, so let’s share some Easter card ideas! I just love the Easter Bunny Stamp set. The punch is fun, too…but you can easily cut out the images like I did here!

EASTER BUNNY

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Polished Pink cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
A 3-1/2 x 4-3/4 piece of tulips Flowers & More DSP (Host) was added to a 4 x 5 piece of Basic White cardstock, then added to the front.
The 3 x 4-1/4 piece of Vellum was cut with the Deckled Rectangles Die and adhered to the DSP (place adhesive towards the middle so it will be hidden.)
The Polished Pink cardstock was punched with the Label Me Lovely Punch and added to the vellum.
The bunny and eggs from Easter Bunny Stamp Set were stamped with Memento Black Ink on scrap Basic White cardstock, colored with Light Flirty Flamingo, Light Parakeet Party, Light Tahitian Tide Stampin’ Blends. They were hand-cut and added to the punched label with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The grass was stamped several times along the edge of the 1/2 x 2-3/4 Shaded Spruce cardstock with Shaded Spruce Ink, then hand-cut. Add to front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Stamp Happy Easter on 1/2 x 3-1/2 Basic White cardstock with Polished Pink Ink. Cut ends at an angle. Adhere to front.
Add two brass butterflies to upper left corner of vellum.

Love these sweet bunnies! 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: Easter Bunny
Inks: Shaded Spruce, Memento Black, Polished Pink
Blends: Light Parakeet Party, Light Tahitian Tide, Light Polished PInk
C/S: Basic White, Polished Pink, Shaded Spruce, Flowers & More DSP (Host)
Accessories: Brass Butterflies, Adhesives

CCMC758 – In the Moment

March 16, 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. Isn’t this a vibrant color combination? I need to remember to use it again!

IN THE MOMENT

I don’t know why, but once a new catalog like the Jan-Apr Mini Catalog comes out, I tend to forget (or not use!) the current sets in the Annual Catalog? But this is really one of my favorite sets for sending out thinking of you cards. It’s a keeper! But…do you spy some NEW items on here? There are a couple!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Melon Mambo cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Coastal Cabana is embossed with the Basics (polka dot) 3D Embossing Folder and added to the front.
A 1-3/4 x 3-3/4 piece of In Color 6×6 Designer Paper was added across the front towards the bottom.
The Basic White was cut with the new Radiating Stitches Dies (available as an Online Exclusive!) and I LOVE the stitching detail on these! It was stamped with the In the Moment lady in Memento Black Ink towards the center.
She was colored with SU1000, Dark Crumb Cake, Melon Mambo Combo, Starry Sky Combo and Coastal Cabana Combo Stampin’ Blends, then added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
You’re in My Thoughts from In the Moment stamp set was stamped with Memento Black Ink on 1/2 x 3 strip of Melon Mambo cardstock, then adhered on front.
A trio of Polished Dots were added to the background.

I really love this set…need to use it more often! Go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary

Supplies:
Stamps: In the Moment
Ink: Memento Black
Blends: SU1000, Dark Crumb Cake, Melon Mambo Combo, Starry Sky Combo and Coastal Cabana Combo
Cardstock: Basic White, Melon Mambo, Coastal Cabana, Starry Sky In Color 6×6 DSP
Accessories: Radiating Stitches Dies, Basics 3D Embossing Folder (polka dots), Glossy Dots, Adhesives

Saturday Blog Hop – Go Green

March 11, 2023 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome back to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop! With St. Patrick’s Day in the US just around the corner, we thought we would show off some Go Green cards! They don’t have to be St. Patrick’s Day themes…but bonus if they are. But we are featuring the color green!

LUCKY CLOVER

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Garden Green cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
Two 1 x 4 pieces of Flowers & More DSP (Host) were added to the top and bottom of a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock.
Two 1/8 x 4 strips of Garden Green were added on top to hide the DSP seam.
A Decorative Circle was punched from Gold/Rose Gold Glimmer Paper and adhered to the front.
The four-leaf clover was stamped with Garden Green Ink and punched with the Lucky Clover punch (but it is easy enough to cut out!) It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The greeting was stamped with Garden Green Ink on 7/8 x 3 Basic White and the end cut at an angle. It was layered on a 1-1/8 x 3-1/8 piece of DSP, then added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Some green In Color Matte Dots were added to the center and on the Decorative Circle.

Fun card for St. Patrick’s Day! 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: Lucky Clover
Inks: Garden Green
C/S: Basic White, Garden Green, Flowers & More DSP (Host), Gold/Rose Gold Glimmer Paper
Accessories: Lucky Clover Punch, In Color Matte Dots, Adhesives

CS79 – Seaside Bay

March 7, 2023 By Connie | 2 Comments

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 Animals! We will design our cards using this theme!

SEASIDE BAY

I think the Seaside Bay Bundle is so sweet! I love this bird image (and the crab!) I needed a bunch of Sympathy cards, so made this one more masculine looking.

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 By the Bay DSP was added on top.
A 1 x 4 strip of Crumb Cake was added across the front.
The scenic pattern of By the Bay DSP was cut with the Stitched Rectangle, then stamped with the seashells along the bottom and greeting across the top in Soft Suede Ink. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The bird was stamped with Soft Suede Ink and colored with Light Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends, then cut with the dies. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Some Faux Sea Glass Shapes were added to the sand.

I think it makes a great sympathy card! Make sure to check out Mary’s Creatively Simple card over on Create with Connie and Mary!

SUPPLIES:

Stamps: Seaside Bay
Inks: Soft Suede
Cardstock: Basic White, Crumb Cake, By the Sea DSP
Accessories: Stitched Rectangle Dies, Seaside Bay Dies, Faux Sea Glass Shapes, Adhesives

IM270 – Sweet Citrus

March 6, 2023 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome back to our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenges. This photo of yarns has LOTS of colors, so I picked out four of them to feature on my Sweet Citrus card.

SWEET CITRUS

Stampin’ Details:

- The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Pale Papaya cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
- A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Calypso Coral was added on top.
- The 2 x 5-1/4 layer of Hello, Irresistible DSP was added towards the right side.
- A 1-1/4 x 4 piece of Basic White cardstock was stamped with the greeting in Orchid Oasis Ink.
- The outlines of the “grapefruits” were stamped with Pale Papaya Ink and the insides with Calypso Coral Ink. They were embossed with the Sweet Citrus Embossing Folder and cut with the Sweet Citrus Dies. The leaves were stamped with stamped off Shaded Spruce Ink and cut with the dies.
- The flowers were stamped with Orchid Oasis Ink on Orchid Oasis Cardstock and cut with the Dies.
- The centers have Iridescent Rhinestones.
- Everything was popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals on the front.

How fun is this card? OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

SUPPLIES:

Stamps: Sweet Citrus
Inks: Pale Papaya, Calypso Coral, Orchid Oasis

Cardstock: Basic White, Pale Papaya, Calypso Coral, Orchid Oasis, Hello, Irresistible DSP
Accessories: Sweet Citrus Dies, Iridescent Rhinestones, Adhesives

Saturday Blog Hop – Ombre

March 4, 2023 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Welcome back to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop! It’s our first blog hop of March and we are continuing with some techniques on our cards. This week we are showing off Ombre coloring…can be using cardstock, inks, designer paper or whatever medium they wanted to use to go from shades of light to dark!

PLAYING IN THE RAIN

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Bermuda Bay cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
On the 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White, strips of 5/8 x 4 in colors of Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana and Pool Party were added to the front.
The Playing in the Rain greeting was stamped with Memento Black Ink and the raindrops with Pool Party Ink.
The bunny was stamped on scrap Basic White cardstock and colored with Light Flirty Flamingo, Bermuda Bay Combo, Dark Daffodil Delight, and Light Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends. It was hand-cut so I could get the puddle under his foot, but you could cut with the Playing in the Rain Dies and add the extra puddle.
The clouds were stamped with Memento Black Ink on scrap Basic White cardstock and colored with the Light Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends.
All were added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A trio of Iridescent Rhinestones were added to the background.

LOVE the look of the ombre background and it was SO easy to make! 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: Playing in the Rain
Inks: Memento Black
Blends: Light Smoky Slate, Bermuda Bay Combo, Dark Daffodil Delight, Light Flirty Flamingo
C/S: Basic White, Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Coastal Cabana
Accessories: Playing in the Rain Dies, Iridescent Rhinestones, Adhesives