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Saturday Blog Hop – All About Fall

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This week’s Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop theme is “All About Fall”.  The leaves are really turning pretty around Ohio.  I used a new set, Seasons of Fun, which is a Host only set.  Who remembers a set from many years ago that was very similar?  I just recently sold it…but now this one came out.  It is so cute!  This reminds me of my grandkids running thru the leaves!

SEASONS OF FUN

 

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Cinnamon Cider cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • On top is a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of In Good Taste Designer Paper…love the denim look!  A large circle was cut out of the top with the Layering Circles Dies.
  • The little boy image from Seasons of Fun was stamped with Memento Black Ink and colored with Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Succulent, Smoky Slate, Ivory, Bronze, Flirty Flamingo, and Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends.  It was adhered behind the open circle.
  • The greeting Happy Fall Y’All from Banner Year was stamped with Cinnamon Cider Ink on Basic White cardstock and cut with the label in the Potted Succulents Dies.  It was layered on another label cut from Cinnamon Cider cardstock and popped up on the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Three little leaves were stamped with Memento Black Ink on Basic White and hand-cut, then added to the labels.

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!

         

 

 

 

 

Embrace the earthy beauty of nature with Stampin' Up!'s BRANCHING OUT BUNDLE.  The life-like pine branches, berries, and pinecones images will bring a little of the outside to your indoors!  Plus, the nested frames in the BRANCHING OUT DIES have accents of stitched trim to make them even more special.  Add one of the special everyday greetings to finish off your special card or project.  We've combined the BRANCHING OUT BUNDLE with the elegant hand-painted backgrounds in the SEASON OF ELEGANCE 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with beautiful foil touches in neutral and Christmas colors.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO small gift/decor ideas perfect to showcase the beauty of the season.  See more details HERE!

Be a little bold this Christmas stamping and accessorizing with the contemporary designs in the MODERN CHRISTMAS SUITE of products!  You are sure to be on trend with the ORNAMENTAL CHRISTMAS BUNDLE and the classic trees, stars and ornament images!    We've combined the ORNAMENTAL CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the gold foil accents in the MODERN CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for eye-catching designs!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO gift card holder ideas perfect to showcase the beauty of the season.  See more details HERE!

You are sure to have a merry Christmas when designing your cards and projects with the darling FESTIVE FRIENDS BUNDLE!  The classic Santa, Snowman and Elf images will certainly put you in the mood to celebrate!  Add in the pine trees and greetings for a special touch!    We've combined the FESTIVE FRIENDS BUNDLE with the TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for your festive holiday crafting!  In our FESTIVE FRIENDS COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO favors ideas perfect for craft shows or giving to friends!  See more details HERE!

 

CCMC683 – Frightfully Cute

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Hello!  It’s Thursday and you know that means it is time for a Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge.  Today’s sketch is SO fun…and I used my new Frightfully Cute bundle on my card!

FRIGHTFULLY CUTE BUNDLE

I think the Black and Bumblebee colors are striking for this Halloween card!

 

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Smoky Slate cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
  • The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic Black was added on top.
  • The 3-7/8 x 5-1/8 layer of Bumblebee cardstock was embossed with the Timeworn Type Embossing Folder and sponged around the edges with Smoky Slate Ink.
  • The 2-1/2 x 4 piece of Basic White cardstock was cut to a point at one end.  The moon was stamped with Bumblebee Ink, then a mask made to cover it while It was sponged with Smoky Slate Ink using a sponge dauber.
  • A 1 x 3 piece of Cute Halloween DSP was cut at an angle and added under the point.
  • The tree from Frightful Tags Dies was cut from Basic Black cardstock and adhered on front.
  • The witch was stamped with Memento Black Ink on scrap Basic White cardstock and hand-cut, then added over the moon.
  • The tombstone was hand-cut from the Cute Halloween Designer Paper and added with a Mini Stampin’ Dimensional.  The entire piece was adhered to the front.
  • Frightfully Cute greeting was stamped with Memento Black Ink on scrap Basic White cardstock, then added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

 

This was really a fun sketch to use with this set!  OK, go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this color challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

 

Embrace the earthy beauty of nature with Stampin' Up!'s BRANCHING OUT BUNDLE.  The life-like pine branches, berries, and pinecones images will bring a little of the outside to your indoors!  Plus, the nested frames in the BRANCHING OUT DIES have accents of stitched trim to make them even more special.  Add one of the special everyday greetings to finish off your special card or project.  We've combined the BRANCHING OUT BUNDLE with the elegant hand-painted backgrounds in the SEASON OF ELEGANCE 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with beautiful foil touches in neutral and Christmas colors.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO small gift/decor ideas perfect to showcase the beauty of the season.  See more details HERE!

Be a little bold this Christmas stamping and accessorizing with the contemporary designs in the MODERN CHRISTMAS SUITE of products!  You are sure to be on trend with the ORNAMENTAL CHRISTMAS BUNDLE and the classic trees, stars and ornament images!    We've combined the ORNAMENTAL CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the gold foil accents in the MODERN CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for eye-catching designs!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO gift card holder ideas perfect to showcase the beauty of the season.  See more details HERE!

You are sure to have a merry Christmas when designing your cards and projects with the darling FESTIVE FRIENDS BUNDLE!  The classic Santa, Snowman and Elf images will certainly put you in the mood to celebrate!  Add in the pine trees and greetings for a special touch!    We've combined the FESTIVE FRIENDS BUNDLE with the TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for your festive holiday crafting!  In our FESTIVE FRIENDS COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO favors ideas perfect for craft shows or giving to friends!  See more details HERE!

Creatively Simple 3 – Nature’s Harvest

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

I used Stampin’ Up!’s Nature’s Harvest for my simple card today.  I love the colors of Soft Suede and Very Vanilla together, and the unexpected pop of Bumblebee color!  I made these (with the word Welcome) for my new team members this month!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Soft Suede cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Very Vanilla was stamped with the flower from Nature’s Harvest in Soft Suede Ink in bottom right.
  • Using the Soft Suede Marker, draw a pool of ink on plastic, then add water.  Use the AquaPainter to pick up the watered down ink and tap to splatter the ink in the background.
  • Cut a 3/4 x 2-3/4 strip of Harvest Meadow Designer Paper in the Bumblebee print, cut end at an angle, and adhere to front.
  • Cut a 1/2 x 1-1/4 piece of Soft Suede cardstock, stamp the word Hello from Create with Friends stamp set in Soft Suede Ink.  Add to front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Tie a bow in gold Simply Elegant trim and add next to greeting with a Mini Glue Dot.

 

Love the simplicity of this card, but it is still elegant!  Make sure to check out what Mary did this week for her “Hello” Creatively Simple card over on Create with Connie and Mary!  Stay tune next week for another Creatively Simple card!

 

Embrace the earthy beauty of nature with Stampin' Up!'s BRANCHING OUT BUNDLE.  The life-like pine branches, berries, and pinecones images will bring a little of the outside to your indoors!  Plus, the nested frames in the BRANCHING OUT DIES have accents of stitched trim to make them even more special.  Add one of the special everyday greetings to finish off your special card or project.  We've combined the BRANCHING OUT BUNDLE with the elegant hand-painted backgrounds in the SEASON OF ELEGANCE 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with beautiful foil touches in neutral and Christmas colors.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO small gift/decor ideas perfect to showcase the beauty of the season.  See more details HERE!

Be a little bold this Christmas stamping and accessorizing with the contemporary designs in the MODERN CHRISTMAS SUITE of products!  You are sure to be on trend with the ORNAMENTAL CHRISTMAS BUNDLE and the classic trees, stars and ornament images!    We've combined the ORNAMENTAL CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the gold foil accents in the MODERN CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for eye-catching designs!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO gift card holder ideas perfect to showcase the beauty of the season.  See more details HERE!

You are sure to have a merry Christmas when designing your cards and projects with the darling FESTIVE FRIENDS BUNDLE!  The classic Santa, Snowman and Elf images will certainly put you in the mood to celebrate!  Add in the pine trees and greetings for a special touch!    We've combined the FESTIVE FRIENDS BUNDLE with the TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for your festive holiday crafting!  In our FESTIVE FRIENDS COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO favors ideas perfect for craft shows or giving to friends!  See more details HERE!

 

September 2021 Maui Achievers Blog Hop

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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 both Maui trips that were held in May 2021 plus earn the next trip for Western Caribbean Cruise in 2022!  Our theme this month is ANYTHING CURRENT!

DELICATE DAHLIAS STAMP SET

I created this card for my August Stamp Clubs and another class I held when I was down in Florida.  I normally don’t share those, but this one turned out SO pretty and perfect for upcoming Fall (in the US!).  If you haven’t ordered the Blackberry Beauty DSP, you don’t know what you are missing.  It is GORGEOUS in person!  You still have time to earn this FREE Level 2 Delicate Dahlias Stamp Set until Sept 30th!  Don’t miss out!

Stampin’ Details:

  • Cinnamon Cider c/s: 4-1/4 x 11, score at 5-1/2 and fold to form base card.
  • Blackberry Bliss c/s: 4 x 5-1/4, emboss with Greenery EF towards left side.
  • Blackberry Beauty DSP (gold/cider leaves): 1-1/4 x 5-1/4, adhere to right side of Blackberry Bliss c/s.
  • Brushed Metallic Gold Paper: 1/4 x 5-1/4, add over DSP seam, add panel to front of base card.
  • Basic White c/s: 3-3/4 x 4-1/4, stamp Delicate Dahlias flower outline with Blackberry Bliss Ink and inside with Pumpkin Pie Ink.  Stamp two leaves outlines with Blackberry Bliss Ink and inside with Bumblebee Ink.  Hand cut everything and add to front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Cinnamon Cider c/s: 1-1/2 x 2-1/4, stamp Delicate Dahlias stamp set greeting with Blackberry Bliss Ink and punch with Label Me Fancy Punch. Add to front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Artistry Blooms sequins: 3 gold, add to background.

Isn’t this a beautiful fall card???  I made up several sympathy cards to have on hand when needed.  If you need any supplies to recreate this project, 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 Maui Achievers Blog Hop! Enjoy!



Embrace the earthy beauty of nature with Stampin' Up!'s BRANCHING OUT BUNDLE.  The life-like pine branches, berries, and pinecones images will bring a little of the outside to your indoors!  Plus, the nested frames in the BRANCHING OUT DIES have accents of stitched trim to make them even more special.  Add one of the special everyday greetings to finish off your special card or project.  We've combined the BRANCHING OUT BUNDLE with the elegant hand-painted backgrounds in the SEASON OF ELEGANCE 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with beautiful foil touches in neutral and Christmas colors.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO small gift/decor ideas perfect to showcase the beauty of the season.  See more details HERE!

Be a little bold this Christmas stamping and accessorizing with the contemporary designs in the MODERN CHRISTMAS SUITE of products!  You are sure to be on trend with the ORNAMENTAL CHRISTMAS BUNDLE and the classic trees, stars and ornament images!    We've combined the ORNAMENTAL CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the gold foil accents in the MODERN CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for eye-catching designs!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO gift card holder ideas perfect to showcase the beauty of the season.  See more details HERE!

You are sure to have a merry Christmas when designing your cards and projects with the darling FESTIVE FRIENDS BUNDLE!  The classic Santa, Snowman and Elf images will certainly put you in the mood to celebrate!  Add in the pine trees and greetings for a special touch!    We've combined the FESTIVE FRIENDS BUNDLE with the TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for your festive holiday crafting!  In our FESTIVE FRIENDS COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO favors ideas perfect for craft shows or giving to friends!  See more details HERE!

IM194 – Nuts About Squirrels

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Happy Monday! It’s time for our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenge!  This week we have an adorable fall squirrel print for our inspiration piece.  Of course, I HAD to use the equally adorable Nuts About Squirrels stamp set in the July-December Mini Catalog!

NUTS ABOUT SQUIRRELS

This stamp set is just TOO cute…I love that Nuts About You greeting in it!  I know my grandkids will get a kick out of it!

Stampin’ Details:

    • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Early Espresso cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
    • A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of In Good Taste Designer Paper was added on top.  (LOVE that paper!  I just opened my second package of it!)
    • A 1-1/4 x 4 piece of Early Espresso cardstock was added across the front.
    • Another pattern in the In Good Taste DSP was cut with the Stitched So Sweetly Dies and added on top with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • The squirrel from Nuts About Squirrels stamp set was stamped with Memento Black Ink, and the detail image with Crumb Cake Ink.  The acorn top was stamped with stamped off Early Espresso and the nut with Crumb Cake Ink.
    • The cheeks were colored with Light Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends.
    • The squirrel was hand-cut and added to the rectangle with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • The leaves were stamped with Pumpkin Pie Ink, Bumblebee Ink and Cinnamon Cider Ink and the veins with Early Espresso Ink.  The branch was stamped with Early Espresso Ink. They were all hand-cut and added to the card with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
    • Nuts About You was stamped with Early Espresso Ink and cut with the 1″ Layering Circle Die.
    • A trio of gold Brushed Metallic Dots were added to the leaves for a little bling.

 

SOOOO sweet!  OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

Embrace the earthy beauty of nature with Stampin' Up!'s BRANCHING OUT BUNDLE.  The life-like pine branches, berries, and pinecones images will bring a little of the outside to your indoors!  Plus, the nested frames in the BRANCHING OUT DIES have accents of stitched trim to make them even more special.  Add one of the special everyday greetings to finish off your special card or project.  We've combined the BRANCHING OUT BUNDLE with the elegant hand-painted backgrounds in the SEASON OF ELEGANCE 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with beautiful foil touches in neutral and Christmas colors.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO small gift/decor ideas perfect to showcase the beauty of the season.  See more details HERE!

Be a little bold this Christmas stamping and accessorizing with the contemporary designs in the MODERN CHRISTMAS SUITE of products!  You are sure to be on trend with the ORNAMENTAL CHRISTMAS BUNDLE and the classic trees, stars and ornament images!    We've combined the ORNAMENTAL CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the gold foil accents in the MODERN CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for eye-catching designs!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO gift card holder ideas perfect to showcase the beauty of the season.  See more details HERE!

You are sure to have a merry Christmas when designing your cards and projects with the darling FESTIVE FRIENDS BUNDLE!  The classic Santa, Snowman and Elf images will certainly put you in the mood to celebrate!  Add in the pine trees and greetings for a special touch!    We've combined the FESTIVE FRIENDS BUNDLE with the TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for your festive holiday crafting!  In our FESTIVE FRIENDS COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO favors ideas perfect for craft shows or giving to friends!  See more details HERE!

 

Saturday Blog Hop – Goodbye SAB

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This week’s Create with Connie and Mary blog hop theme is “Goodbye Sale-A-Bration”.  Less than two weeks to take advantage of Stampin’ Up!’s Sale-A-Bration bonus!  Such a bargain…and I love that they are offering it TWICE a year now!

PENGUIN PLAYMATES DESIGNER PAPER

I had a HARD time choosing what was my favorite SAB product this time!  I love the Delicate Dahlias, but just used them a couple weeks ago.  So, I went with the Penguin Playmates Designer Paper as my favorite.  The little critters in this paper are SOOO cute and fun to cut out on their own!  This polar bear is especially darling…and this snowflake DSP will be used on my Christmas cards this year!  I combined him with the Christmas Tree Dies in the Mini Catalog!

 

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Thick Basic White, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
  • The 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Fresh Freesia cardstock was embossed with the Tasteful Textures Embossing Folder.
  • A 1 x 3-1/2 piece of Basic White was cut on a curve for the snowbank and added to the bottom of a 3-1/2 x 4-1/4 piece of snowflake pattern in the Penguin Playmates DSP.
  • The polar bear from Penguin Playmates DSP was hand-cut and added to the snowbank with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • The tree from Christmas Tree Dies was cut once from Basic White and once from Shaded Spruce and the pieces intermixed so it looks like snow on top of the greenery.  (And I can use the other pieces on another card!)  It was added to the front behind the bear with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Two of the smaller trees in the Christmas Tree Dies were cut from Shaded Spruce cardstock and added in the background with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Season’s Greetings from Penguin Place Stamp Set was stamped with Shaded Spruce Ink on scrap Basic White cardstock and punched with the smaller oval in the Double Oval Punch.
  • Two dark green Holiday Rhinestones were added next to the greeting.

I’m in LOVE with this card!!!  I’ve stocked up on that DSP…it is just SO cute!  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!

         

 

 

 

 

Embrace the earthy beauty of nature with Stampin' Up!'s BRANCHING OUT BUNDLE.  The life-like pine branches, berries, and pinecones images will bring a little of the outside to your indoors!  Plus, the nested frames in the BRANCHING OUT DIES have accents of stitched trim to make them even more special.  Add one of the special everyday greetings to finish off your special card or project.  We've combined the BRANCHING OUT BUNDLE with the elegant hand-painted backgrounds in the SEASON OF ELEGANCE 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with beautiful foil touches in neutral and Christmas colors.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO small gift/decor ideas perfect to showcase the beauty of the season.  See more details HERE!

Be a little bold this Christmas stamping and accessorizing with the contemporary designs in the MODERN CHRISTMAS SUITE of products!  You are sure to be on trend with the ORNAMENTAL CHRISTMAS BUNDLE and the classic trees, stars and ornament images!    We've combined the ORNAMENTAL CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the gold foil accents in the MODERN CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for eye-catching designs!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO gift card holder ideas perfect to showcase the beauty of the season.  See more details HERE!

You are sure to have a merry Christmas when designing your cards and projects with the darling FESTIVE FRIENDS BUNDLE!  The classic Santa, Snowman and Elf images will certainly put you in the mood to celebrate!  Add in the pine trees and greetings for a special touch!    We've combined the FESTIVE FRIENDS BUNDLE with the TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for your festive holiday crafting!  In our FESTIVE FRIENDS COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO favors ideas perfect for craft shows or giving to friends!  See more details HERE!

 

CCMC682 – Gorgeous Leaves

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Hello!  It’s Thursday and you know that means it is time for a Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge.  Today’s color combination is perfect for fall, so I pulled out my Gorgeous Leaves Stamp Set to use!

GORGEOUS LEAVES STAMP SET

There are coordinating dies, too…I just didn’t use them this time.  I kept the stamping simple, but spent my time coloring the leaves on the black & white Pattern Party Designer Paper!  I used the Light So Saffron, Just Jade and Cinnamon Cider Stampin’ Blends to color them.

 

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Just Jade cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
  • A 3 x 5-1/2 piece of Patterns Party DSP (Host selection) was colored with the Stampin’ Blends, then added to a 3-1/4 x 5-1/2 piece of Cinnamon Cider cardstock.  It was added to the front towards the left side.
  • A 2-3/4 x 3-1/4 piece of Basic White cardstock was stamped with the leaf in So Saffron Ink and the corners with the sprinkle stamp in Cinnamon Cider Ink.  It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Some Linen Thread was tied in a bow and added to the stem with a Mini Glue Dot.
  • The Delicate Dahlias greeting was stamped with Just Jade in the bottom left corner.

 

That’s it!  It took longer to color the leaves in the DSP than it did to make the entire card!  OK, go check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did with this color challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

 

Embrace the earthy beauty of nature with Stampin' Up!'s BRANCHING OUT BUNDLE.  The life-like pine branches, berries, and pinecones images will bring a little of the outside to your indoors!  Plus, the nested frames in the BRANCHING OUT DIES have accents of stitched trim to make them even more special.  Add one of the special everyday greetings to finish off your special card or project.  We've combined the BRANCHING OUT BUNDLE with the elegant hand-painted backgrounds in the SEASON OF ELEGANCE 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with beautiful foil touches in neutral and Christmas colors.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO small gift/decor ideas perfect to showcase the beauty of the season.  See more details HERE!

Be a little bold this Christmas stamping and accessorizing with the contemporary designs in the MODERN CHRISTMAS SUITE of products!  You are sure to be on trend with the ORNAMENTAL CHRISTMAS BUNDLE and the classic trees, stars and ornament images!    We've combined the ORNAMENTAL CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the gold foil accents in the MODERN CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for eye-catching designs!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO gift card holder ideas perfect to showcase the beauty of the season.  See more details HERE!

You are sure to have a merry Christmas when designing your cards and projects with the darling FESTIVE FRIENDS BUNDLE!  The classic Santa, Snowman and Elf images will certainly put you in the mood to celebrate!  Add in the pine trees and greetings for a special touch!    We've combined the FESTIVE FRIENDS BUNDLE with the TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for your festive holiday crafting!  In our FESTIVE FRIENDS COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO favors ideas perfect for craft shows or giving to friends!  See more details HERE!

Creatively Simple 2 – Nuts About Squirrels

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Welcome to Create with Connie and Mary’s second Creatively Simple Challenge!  Each month Mary and I will pick a theme…this month it is “Hello” and create a simple card each week using that theme!

I used Stampin’ Up!’s Nuts about Squirrels for my simple card today.  It really was quite easy to pull together!  You could even make it easier by stamping the squirrel directly onto the tree limbs instead of cutting him out like I did!

Stampin’ Details:

  • The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Shaded Spruce cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
  • The bottom of the 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White cardstock was stamps with the tree limb from Nuts About Squirrels stamp set in Early Espresso Ink twice, stem to stem.
  • The solid leaves were stamped with Soft Sea Foam Ink and the veins with Shaded Spruce Ink around the stems.
  • The squirrel from Nuts About Squirrels was stamped with Early Espresso Ink on scrap Basic White cardstock and the body detail with Cinnamon Cider Ink.  The top of the acorn was stamped with Early Espresso Ink and the bottom with Soft Suede Ink.  It was hand-cut and added to the tree limb with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • A trio of Champagne Rhinestones were added to the background.
  • Hey There from Nuts About Squirrels was stamped with Shaded Spruce Ink above the squirrel.

 

 

That’s it!!!  Make sure to check out what Mary did this week for her “Hello” Creatively Simple card over on Create with Connie and Mary!  Stay tune next week for another Creatively Simple card!

 

Embrace the earthy beauty of nature with Stampin' Up!'s BRANCHING OUT BUNDLE.  The life-like pine branches, berries, and pinecones images will bring a little of the outside to your indoors!  Plus, the nested frames in the BRANCHING OUT DIES have accents of stitched trim to make them even more special.  Add one of the special everyday greetings to finish off your special card or project.  We've combined the BRANCHING OUT BUNDLE with the elegant hand-painted backgrounds in the SEASON OF ELEGANCE 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with beautiful foil touches in neutral and Christmas colors.  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO small gift/decor ideas perfect to showcase the beauty of the season.  See more details HERE!

Be a little bold this Christmas stamping and accessorizing with the contemporary designs in the MODERN CHRISTMAS SUITE of products!  You are sure to be on trend with the ORNAMENTAL CHRISTMAS BUNDLE and the classic trees, stars and ornament images!    We've combined the ORNAMENTAL CHRISTMAS BUNDLE with the gold foil accents in the MODERN CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for eye-catching designs!  You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO gift card holder ideas perfect to showcase the beauty of the season.  See more details HERE!

You are sure to have a merry Christmas when designing your cards and projects with the darling FESTIVE FRIENDS BUNDLE!  The classic Santa, Snowman and Elf images will certainly put you in the mood to celebrate!  Add in the pine trees and greetings for a special touch!    We've combined the FESTIVE FRIENDS BUNDLE with the TRADITIONS OF CHRISTMAS 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER for your festive holiday crafting!  In our FESTIVE FRIENDS COLLECTION, you'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO favors ideas perfect for craft shows or giving to friends!  See more details HERE!

 

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