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CCMC725 – Hello Harvest

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It’s Thursday and you know that means it is time for a Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge.  This month our challenges will be to “case the catalog”.  Each week we have a new card design to inspire us taken right from the catalog…we could use the colors, the layout, or the stamp set and dies.  This week I’m using one of the new July-Dec stamp sets, Rustic Pumpkin for my card, using the layout as inspiration!

HELLO HARVEST

I love that this set has a very realistic pumpkin in it and that it can be colored!  I paired it with the new July-Dec Host Only Celebrate Everything Designer Paper…it really does have a little bit of all celebrations!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Crumb Cake cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • A 1 x 4-1/2 piece of the Celebrate Everything DSP was added towards the left side at an angle.
  • A second 2-1/4 x 5 piece of leaf print Celebrate Everything DSP was added on top.
  • An 8″ piece of Silver Threaded Twine was folded in half and tied towards the top with some Linen Thread.  It was added to the front at an angle with Mini Glue Dots.
  • The pumpkin from Hello Harvest stamp set was stamped with Memento Black Ink and colored with Dark Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie Combo Blends.  The stem with SU 200 Blends.  It was cut with the Rustic Pumpkin Dies and added over the Twine with doubled Stampin’ Dimensionals to give it extra height.
  • The vine was cut from Garden Green cardstock with the Dies and added to the pumpkin.
  • The greeting from Hello Harvest was stamped with Memento Black Ink on a 3/4 x 2-1/2 piece of Granny Apple Green cardstock, the end cut at an angel and adhered under the pumpkin edge.

SO fun!!!  I love the bright colors in this DSP!  OK, go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

SUPPLIES:

Stamps:  Hello Harvest
Inks:  Memento Black
Blends:  Dark Daffodil Delight, SU200, Pumpkin Pie Combo
C/S:  Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Basic White, Crumb Cake
Accessories:  Rustic Pumpkin Dies, Celebrate Everything (Host only) Designer Paper, Silver Threaded Twine, Linen Thread, Adhesives

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Be ready to deck the halls with Stampin' Up!'s HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE featuring a cute gingerbread man, whimsical tree, holly, and peppermint images and dies! The HOME FOR CHRISTMAS DIES also include fun tag and pocket shapes, plus a scallop border! The classic greetings will finish your projects with some festive cheer. We've paired the HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the TIMELESS CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring traditional colors, plaids and stripes for your seasonal-themed crafts. Our HOME FOR CHRISTMAS COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO gift card holders for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use. See more details HERE!

How fun to create a traditional Christmas Village using Stampin' Up!'s WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE! Stamp the houses, trees and deer elements to build your holiday scene or cut them quickly with the detailed shapes and the WELCOME NOEL DIES. We used greetings from the Winter Adventures stamp set or use your own sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE with the WINTER DREAMS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring white on deep blue designs for your winter-themed crafts. Our WELCOME NOEL COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO enhanced special fold card ideas for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use.  See more details HERE!

Create the feel of a nature walk through the winter woods with Stampin' Up! FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE! Stamp the pinecone and then add textured details using the FROSTED PINECONES DECORATIVE MASKS or cut the detailed shapes with the FROSTED PINECONES DIES. Add one of the heartfelt winter sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE with the WHISPERING WOODS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER. Our FROSTED PINECONES COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small decor ideas for a total of SIX tutorials, all full of seasonal charm.  See more details HERE!

Creatively Simple 46 – Peaceful Moments

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Welcome to Create with Connie and Mary’s Creatively Simple Challenge!  Each month Mary and I will pick a theme…this month it is “THINGS THAT FLY”, and we each create a simple card every Tuesday using that theme!

Stampin’ Up!’s designer paper is SO gorgeous that sometimes it just needs to be used all by itself!  That’s how I feel about the new Rings of Love Designer Paper available for FREE with purchase during Sale-A-Bration in July and August!  Don’t miss out on this one!  The only thing stamped on here is the greeting!

PEACEFUL MOMENTS & FABULOUS FRAMES

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Orchid Oasis cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • A 3-3/4 x 5 piece of Rings of Love DSP was added to the base card.
  • The Fabulous Frame was cut from 4 x 5-1/4 Soft Suede and added over the DSP with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • A 1 x 3-3/4 piece of Soft Sea Foam cardstock was added towards the bottom with a 1/4 x 3-1/2 piece of Orchid Oasis cardstock on top.
  • The oval Fabulous Frame was cut from Basic White cardstock and the center portion stamped with the Happy Birthday greeting from Peaceful Moments on top in Orchid Oasis Ink.  It is popped up on the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • One bird was cut from the DSP and added next to the greeting.
  • Two Fine Sparkle Gems were also added to the oval.

 

 

That’s it…super simple!  Check out what Mary did with this week’s Creatively Simple Things That Fly Theme over on Create with Connie and Mary!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps:  Peaceful Moments
Inks:  Orchid Oasis
Cardstock:  Basic White, Orchid Oasis, Soft Sea Foam, Soft Suede
Accessories:  Fabulous Frames Dies, Rings of Love Designer Paper, Fine Sparkle Gems, Adhesives

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Be ready to deck the halls with Stampin' Up!'s HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE featuring a cute gingerbread man, whimsical tree, holly, and peppermint images and dies! The HOME FOR CHRISTMAS DIES also include fun tag and pocket shapes, plus a scallop border! The classic greetings will finish your projects with some festive cheer. We've paired the HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the TIMELESS CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring traditional colors, plaids and stripes for your seasonal-themed crafts. Our HOME FOR CHRISTMAS COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO gift card holders for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use. See more details HERE!

How fun to create a traditional Christmas Village using Stampin' Up!'s WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE! Stamp the houses, trees and deer elements to build your holiday scene or cut them quickly with the detailed shapes and the WELCOME NOEL DIES. We used greetings from the Winter Adventures stamp set or use your own sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE with the WINTER DREAMS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring white on deep blue designs for your winter-themed crafts. Our WELCOME NOEL COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO enhanced special fold card ideas for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use.  See more details HERE!

Create the feel of a nature walk through the winter woods with Stampin' Up! FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE! Stamp the pinecone and then add textured details using the FROSTED PINECONES DECORATIVE MASKS or cut the detailed shapes with the FROSTED PINECONES DIES. Add one of the heartfelt winter sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE with the WHISPERING WOODS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER. Our FROSTED PINECONES COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small decor ideas for a total of SIX tutorials, all full of seasonal charm.  See more details HERE!

 

Achievers Blog Hop – July 2022

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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 this year’s Incentive Trip Reward and I am happy to have joined the top 1% of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators who have or will earn the Norway Cruise Incentive Trip for next year!  Our blog hop theme this month is ANYTHING CURRENT!

POTTED GERANIUMS

I have always loved geraniums…I think because traditionally they are a bright red color that stands out!  In fact, I even had one wall wallpapered in pots of geraniums at our first house (MANY years ago!)  lol!  It was quite bold!

The stamped geranium card on the left is one that my Stamp Clubs did last month, combined with the basket in the Full Basket Dies.  But I also wanted to show them the pretty Geranium Dies, so I made up the second card as a sample with just the Geranium Dies!  I think Potted Geraniums is one of the prettiest bundles we’ve had!

 

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Calypso Coral cardstock, scored at 2-1/8 and 4-1/4.  The shorter front is folded back on itself to form a Z-fold.
  • Painted Christmas DSP: 2 x 5-3/8, adhered to front flap.  (SO happy that DSP is back this year!)
  • Crumb Cake c/s: 4 x 5-1/4, stamp your inside greeting with Memento Black Ink and add to inside back.
  • Old Olive c/s: 3-1/4 x 4-1/2, adhere only left side to front flap over DSP.
  • Basic White c/s: 3-1/4 x 4-1/2, cut with Deckled Rectangles Die.
    • Stamp solid flower blossom at top with Calypso Coral Ink, stamp detail on top with Real Red Ink.
    • Stamp detail leaves with Old Olive Ink, lining up with blossoms, stamp solid insides with Parakeet Party Ink.
  • Soft Suede c/s: 2 x 2-1/2, and 1-1/2 x 2-1/2, cut solid basket and basket bands with Full Basket Dies.
  • Crumb Cake c/s: 2 x 2-1/2, cut slotted basket, adhere to solid basket and add bands on top. Adhere towards bottom of Deckle Rectangle under leaves.
  • Basic White c/s: 2-1/2 x 4-1/4, stamp two blossoms and one leaf cluster same as above. Cut with Geranium Dies.  Cut off bottom stem and two top stems on leaf cluster.  Add leaves to front over top of basket with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add flower blossoms over leaves with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Basic White scrap:  Stamp stake and greeting with Memento Black Ink.  Cut with die, tuck into basket.

 

My second card used mostly the Geranium Dies and the Z-fold is flipped to the top!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Calypso Coral cardstock, scored at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2.  The front flap is folded back on itself.
  • A 2-1/4 x 4 piece of Painted Christmas Designer Paper was added to the top flap.
  • Only the top half of the 3-1/4 x 4-1/2 Old Olive cardstock was adhered to the top flap.
  • The 3-1/4 x 4-1/2 Basic White cardstock was cut with the Deckled Rectangles Die.
  • The shadow for the pot was stamped with Crumb Cake Ink.
  • The blossoms were cut with the Geranium Dies with Calypso Coral cardstock background and Real Red cardstock detail.  The detail stems/leaves from Old Olive cardstock and the background from Parakeet Party cardstock.
  • The pot pieces were cut with the Geranium Dies from Orchid Oasis cardstock.
  • All were assembled on the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The stake and greeting were stamped with Memento Black Ink, cut with the dies and tucked into the pot.
  • A 4 x 5-1/4 liner of Crumb Cake cardstock was added inside, stamped with a greeting.

Love how versatile this stamp set is…can’t wait to play some more!  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!



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Be ready to deck the halls with Stampin' Up!'s HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE featuring a cute gingerbread man, whimsical tree, holly, and peppermint images and dies! The HOME FOR CHRISTMAS DIES also include fun tag and pocket shapes, plus a scallop border! The classic greetings will finish your projects with some festive cheer. We've paired the HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the TIMELESS CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring traditional colors, plaids and stripes for your seasonal-themed crafts. Our HOME FOR CHRISTMAS COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO gift card holders for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use. See more details HERE!

How fun to create a traditional Christmas Village using Stampin' Up!'s WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE! Stamp the houses, trees and deer elements to build your holiday scene or cut them quickly with the detailed shapes and the WELCOME NOEL DIES. We used greetings from the Winter Adventures stamp set or use your own sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE with the WINTER DREAMS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring white on deep blue designs for your winter-themed crafts. Our WELCOME NOEL COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO enhanced special fold card ideas for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use.  See more details HERE!

Create the feel of a nature walk through the winter woods with Stampin' Up! FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE! Stamp the pinecone and then add textured details using the FROSTED PINECONES DECORATIVE MASKS or cut the detailed shapes with the FROSTED PINECONES DIES. Add one of the heartfelt winter sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE with the WHISPERING WOODS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER. Our FROSTED PINECONES COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small decor ideas for a total of SIX tutorials, all full of seasonal charm.  See more details HERE!

 

IM237 – Sweetest Cherries

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It’s time for our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenge!  Isn’t this cluster of cherries fabric SO cute?

SWEETEST CHERRIES

I decided to make my background by stamping all three colors of cherries and the leaves randomly!  Who remembers that we had to do this all the time because we didn’t have much designer paper to choose from years ago!

Stampin’ Details:

    • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Sweet Sorbet cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
    • The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White was randomly stamped with the cherry image in Coastal Cabana, Sweet Sorbet and Flirty Flamingo.  The leaves were stamped with Shaded Spruce.  It was added to the base card.
    • Three 1/2 x 5-1/4 strips of Coastal Cabana, Sweet Sorbet and Flirty Flamingo cardstock were added to a 1-3/4 x 5-1/4 piece of Shaded Spruce cardstock.
    • The greeting was stamped towards the left on Basic White cardstock with Coastal Cabana Ink and punched with the new Decorative Circle Punch.  It was popped up on the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • The cherry was punched with the Cherry Builder Punch from Sweet Sorbet cardstock.  The leaves from Shaded Spruce cardstock and the stem from Early Espresso cardstock.  It was popped up on the Decorative Circle.
    • A trio of Fine Sparkle Gems were added to the background.

 

These colors are SO fun together!  I need to dream up some other projects using it!  OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

SUPPLIES:
Stamps:  Sweetest Cherries
Inks:  Coastal Cabana, Flirty Flamingo, Sweet Sorbet, Shaded Spruce
Cardstock:  Coastal Cabana, Flirty Flamingo, Sweet Sorbet, Shaded Spruce, Early Espresso, Basic White
Accessories:  Cherry Builder Punch, Decorative Circle Punch, Fine Sparkle Gems, Adhesives

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Be ready to deck the halls with Stampin' Up!'s HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE featuring a cute gingerbread man, whimsical tree, holly, and peppermint images and dies! The HOME FOR CHRISTMAS DIES also include fun tag and pocket shapes, plus a scallop border! The classic greetings will finish your projects with some festive cheer. We've paired the HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the TIMELESS CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring traditional colors, plaids and stripes for your seasonal-themed crafts. Our HOME FOR CHRISTMAS COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO gift card holders for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use. See more details HERE!

How fun to create a traditional Christmas Village using Stampin' Up!'s WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE! Stamp the houses, trees and deer elements to build your holiday scene or cut them quickly with the detailed shapes and the WELCOME NOEL DIES. We used greetings from the Winter Adventures stamp set or use your own sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE with the WINTER DREAMS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring white on deep blue designs for your winter-themed crafts. Our WELCOME NOEL COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO enhanced special fold card ideas for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use.  See more details HERE!

Create the feel of a nature walk through the winter woods with Stampin' Up! FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE! Stamp the pinecone and then add textured details using the FROSTED PINECONES DECORATIVE MASKS or cut the detailed shapes with the FROSTED PINECONES DIES. Add one of the heartfelt winter sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE with the WHISPERING WOODS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER. Our FROSTED PINECONES COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small decor ideas for a total of SIX tutorials, all full of seasonal charm.  See more details HERE!

 

CCMC724 – Leaves of Holly

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It’s Thursday and you know that means it is time for a Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge.  This month our challenges will be to “case the catalog”.  Each week we have a new card design to inspire us taken right from the catalog…we could use the colors, the layout, or the stamp set and dies.  I’ve chosen the layout for today’s card!

LEAVES OF HOLLY

I just got my Leaves of Holly Bundle and couldn’t wait to play!  This is my first card using it!  The solid label shape worked perfectly!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Garden Green cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
  • A 4 x 5-1/2 piece of Basic White cardstock was added on top.
  • Six 1/2 x 3-1/2 strips of Sweetest Christmas Designer Paper were added across the front with the ends angled.
  • The label from the Holly Berry Dies was cut from Garden Green cardstock and the backing for the leaves from Parakeet Party cardstock.  It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The greeting from Leaves of Holly was stamped with Sweet Sorbet Ink and cut with the smaller label in the Holly Berry Dies.  It was adhered on top.
  • A trio of Seasonal Sequins were added to the background.

This layout was really MUCH easier than I thought it would be by looking at the sample!  OK, go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

SUPPLIES:

Stamps:  Leaves of Holly
Inks:  Sweet Sorbet
C/S:  Garden Green, Basic White, Parakeet Party
Accessories:  Holly Berry Dies, Sweetest Christmas Designer Paper, Seasonal Sequins, Adhesives

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Be ready to deck the halls with Stampin' Up!'s HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE featuring a cute gingerbread man, whimsical tree, holly, and peppermint images and dies! The HOME FOR CHRISTMAS DIES also include fun tag and pocket shapes, plus a scallop border! The classic greetings will finish your projects with some festive cheer. We've paired the HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the TIMELESS CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring traditional colors, plaids and stripes for your seasonal-themed crafts. Our HOME FOR CHRISTMAS COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO gift card holders for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use. See more details HERE!

How fun to create a traditional Christmas Village using Stampin' Up!'s WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE! Stamp the houses, trees and deer elements to build your holiday scene or cut them quickly with the detailed shapes and the WELCOME NOEL DIES. We used greetings from the Winter Adventures stamp set or use your own sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE with the WINTER DREAMS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring white on deep blue designs for your winter-themed crafts. Our WELCOME NOEL COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO enhanced special fold card ideas for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use.  See more details HERE!

Create the feel of a nature walk through the winter woods with Stampin' Up! FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE! Stamp the pinecone and then add textured details using the FROSTED PINECONES DECORATIVE MASKS or cut the detailed shapes with the FROSTED PINECONES DIES. Add one of the heartfelt winter sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE with the WHISPERING WOODS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER. Our FROSTED PINECONES COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small decor ideas for a total of SIX tutorials, all full of seasonal charm.  See more details HERE!

 

Saturday Blog Hop – Cards with Frames

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This week’s theme for our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop is “cards with frames”.  Stampin’ Up! has a HUGE variety of frames to choose from.  I picked one that I’ve been using a LOT lately from the Fabulous Frames Dies.

WONDERFUL WORLD

One of the new Level 2 Sale-A-Bration FREE Selections is Wonderful World.  It’s a bundle with a floral stamp set and coordinating designer paper!  SO pretty!  I thought this frame suited it perfectly!  I’ve always LOVED irises!

 

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 Wonderful World DSP was added on top.
  • Two 1/2 x 4 strips of Old Olive were added across the center.
  • The frame was cut from both Orchid Oasis and Basic White cardstocks.  (Save the other pieces for another card!)
  • Adhere the Orchid Oasis frame to the front with Foam Strips.
  • The iris image from Wonderful World was inked with Orchid Oasis and Old Olive Stampin’ Write Markers directly on the stamp, then stamped on the center Basic White frame.
  • Birthday Wishes from Sending Smiles was stamped with Orchid Oasis Ink at the bottom of the iris.
  • A trio of In Color Matte Dots were added to the background.

Isn’t that a PRETTY card?  I do love that frame detail! 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:  Wonderful World (SAB), Sending Love
Inks:  Orchid Oasis
Markers:  Orchid Oasis, Old Olive
C/S:  Basic White, Thick Basic White, Orchid Oasis, Old Olive
Accessories:  Fabulous Frames Dies, In Color Matte Dots, Adhesives

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Be ready to deck the halls with Stampin' Up!'s HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE featuring a cute gingerbread man, whimsical tree, holly, and peppermint images and dies! The HOME FOR CHRISTMAS DIES also include fun tag and pocket shapes, plus a scallop border! The classic greetings will finish your projects with some festive cheer. We've paired the HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the TIMELESS CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring traditional colors, plaids and stripes for your seasonal-themed crafts. Our HOME FOR CHRISTMAS COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO gift card holders for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use. See more details HERE!

How fun to create a traditional Christmas Village using Stampin' Up!'s WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE! Stamp the houses, trees and deer elements to build your holiday scene or cut them quickly with the detailed shapes and the WELCOME NOEL DIES. We used greetings from the Winter Adventures stamp set or use your own sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE with the WINTER DREAMS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring white on deep blue designs for your winter-themed crafts. Our WELCOME NOEL COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO enhanced special fold card ideas for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use.  See more details HERE!

Create the feel of a nature walk through the winter woods with Stampin' Up! FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE! Stamp the pinecone and then add textured details using the FROSTED PINECONES DECORATIVE MASKS or cut the detailed shapes with the FROSTED PINECONES DIES. Add one of the heartfelt winter sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE with the WHISPERING WOODS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER. Our FROSTED PINECONES COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small decor ideas for a total of SIX tutorials, all full of seasonal charm.  See more details HERE!

CCMC723 – Apple Harvest

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It’s Thursday and you know that means it is time for a Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge.  This month our challenges will be to “case the catalog”.  Each week we have a new card design to inspire us taken right from the catalog…we could use the colors, the layout, or the stamp set and dies.  I’ve chosen the layout for today’s card!

APPLE HARVEST

I love the realistic look to the apples in the Apple Harvest stamp set and thought it would be perfect for this layout!  I did alter where the greeting label was placed just slightly.

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Thick Basic White cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • A 3 x 4-1/4 piece of Parakeet Party In Color Designer Paper was added to a 3-1/8 x 4-3/8 piece of Early Espresso cardstock, then adhered to the front.
  • The large, long label from Stylish Shapes Dies was cut from Sweet Sorbet cardstock and added across the center.
  • The apple branch was stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White cardstock, then colored with Dark Mint Macaron and Parakeet Party Combo Blends for the leaves.  The apples were colored with Dark Calypso Coral and Sweet Sorbet Combo Blends.  The stems were colored with SU100 and SU400 Neutrals.  It was hand-cut and added to the center with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The greeting was stamped on Basic White cardstock with Early Espresso Ink and cut with the long skinny label from Stylish Shapes, then adhered off to the left of the card so more of the apples showed.
  • A trio of Red Rhinestones were added to the background for a little bling!

I thought that turned out pretty well and definitely cased the card sample from the catalog, don’t you?  OK, go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

SUPPLIES:

Set:  Apple Harvest
Inks:  Early Espresso, Memento Black
Blends:  Parakeet Party Combo, Sweet Sorbet Combo, Dark Mint Macaron, Dark Calypso Coral, SU400, SU100
C/S:  Thick Basic White, Basic White, Early Espresso, Sweet Sorbet
Accessories:  Stylish Shapes Dies, In Color 6×6 Designer Paper, Red Rhinestones, Adhesives

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Be ready to deck the halls with Stampin' Up!'s HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE featuring a cute gingerbread man, whimsical tree, holly, and peppermint images and dies! The HOME FOR CHRISTMAS DIES also include fun tag and pocket shapes, plus a scallop border! The classic greetings will finish your projects with some festive cheer. We've paired the HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the TIMELESS CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring traditional colors, plaids and stripes for your seasonal-themed crafts. Our HOME FOR CHRISTMAS COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO gift card holders for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use. See more details HERE!

How fun to create a traditional Christmas Village using Stampin' Up!'s WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE! Stamp the houses, trees and deer elements to build your holiday scene or cut them quickly with the detailed shapes and the WELCOME NOEL DIES. We used greetings from the Winter Adventures stamp set or use your own sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE with the WINTER DREAMS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring white on deep blue designs for your winter-themed crafts. Our WELCOME NOEL COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO enhanced special fold card ideas for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use.  See more details HERE!

Create the feel of a nature walk through the winter woods with Stampin' Up! FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE! Stamp the pinecone and then add textured details using the FROSTED PINECONES DECORATIVE MASKS or cut the detailed shapes with the FROSTED PINECONES DIES. Add one of the heartfelt winter sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE with the WHISPERING WOODS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER. Our FROSTED PINECONES COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small decor ideas for a total of SIX tutorials, all full of seasonal charm.  See more details HERE!

 

IM235 – Kindest Gnome

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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!

It’s time for our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenge!  Wow!  June is over and now we are in July!  In the US, there is a huge celebration for the 4th of July holiday!  Our inspiration photo featuring this cute patriotic gnome just fits right in!

 

KINDEST GNOME

Of course, Stampin’ Up! just introduced the July-December Mini Catalog and Kindest Gnome Bundle worked great all done up in red, white, and blue!

Stampin’ Details:

    • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Orchid Oasis cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
    • The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Crumb Cake was embossed with the Timber Embossing Folder and added to the front.
    • A 1/4 x 4 piece of Sweet Sorbet striped In Colors DSP was added to the bottom of the Crumb Cake, then a 1 x 4 piece of the Orchid Oasis plaid DSP added above it.
    • The gnome hat was cut with the Gnome Die from In Color polka dot DSP, the feet from the Sweet Sorbet stripe DSP.  The beard was cut from Basic White cardstock.  They were added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • The star was punched from new White Glimmer Paper with the Starlit Punch and added to the hat with a Mini Glue Dot.
    • The greeting was stamped on a 1-5/8 x 1-5/8 piece of Basic White with Sweet Sorbet Ink and cut with a flag end.
    • A 1 x 1 piece of Sweet Sorbet was adhered to the Basic White greeting and cut with a flag end.
    • A 1/4 x 1 piece of Orchid Oasis cardstock was cut with a flag end and added under the Sweet Sorbet.  All were added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • A trio of Iridescent Rhinestones were added to the background!

SOOOO fun!  I love these gnomes!  OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

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Be ready to deck the halls with Stampin' Up!'s HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE featuring a cute gingerbread man, whimsical tree, holly, and peppermint images and dies! The HOME FOR CHRISTMAS DIES also include fun tag and pocket shapes, plus a scallop border! The classic greetings will finish your projects with some festive cheer. We've paired the HOME FOR CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the TIMELESS CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring traditional colors, plaids and stripes for your seasonal-themed crafts. Our HOME FOR CHRISTMAS COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO gift card holders for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use. See more details HERE!

How fun to create a traditional Christmas Village using Stampin' Up!'s WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE! Stamp the houses, trees and deer elements to build your holiday scene or cut them quickly with the detailed shapes and the WELCOME NOEL DIES. We used greetings from the Winter Adventures stamp set or use your own sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the WELCOME NOEL BUNDLE with the WINTER DREAMS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER featuring white on deep blue designs for your winter-themed crafts. Our WELCOME NOEL COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO enhanced special fold card ideas for a total of SIX tutorials to use in your classes or personal use.  See more details HERE!

Create the feel of a nature walk through the winter woods with Stampin' Up! FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE! Stamp the pinecone and then add textured details using the FROSTED PINECONES DECORATIVE MASKS or cut the detailed shapes with the FROSTED PINECONES DIES. Add one of the heartfelt winter sentiments to finish it off. We've paired the FROSTED PINECONES BUNDLE with the WHISPERING WOODS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER. Our FROSTED PINECONES COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO small decor ideas for a total of SIX tutorials, all full of seasonal charm.  See more details HERE!

 

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