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IM143 – Poinsettia Petals

September 28, 2020 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Happy Monday! It’s time for our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenge! Isn’t this a pretty centerpiece? I love the colors! I wish we had a shade of pink like this…ours are definitely more coral. Remember Pretty in Pink?

Poinsettia Petals

Of course…what other set would I use for this Monday Inspiration Challenge? It has to be the Poinsettia Petals Bundle! This set is GORGEOUS…I love the embossed petals and leaves the most, so that is what I used. I made a full poinsettia by using two of the small and two of the medium sized poinsettia petals. The Brushed Copper embossed leaves and Brushed Gold sprigs really make it pop! In addition, a little Champagne Mist Shimmer adds a little sparkle to the poinsettia petals and background edge!

Stampin’ Details:

- The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Flirty Flamingo cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
- A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Soft Suede cardstock was added on top.
- The 3-3/4 x 5 layer of Whisper White cardstock was sponged around the edges with Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint.
- A 2 x 5 piece of Poinsettia Place Designer Paper was added across the front.
- Two small poinsettias and two medium poinsettias were embossed/cut from Flirty Flamingo cardstock with the Poinsettia Dies and Flirty Flamingo Ink was sponged in the centers.
- Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint was sponged on each of the petals and they were adhered together and the petals curled. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Two of the sprigs were cut from Brushed Gold Paper and three leaves were embossed/cut from Brushed Bronze Paper. They were tucked under the flower and adhered.
- Happy Holidays from Poinsettia Petals stamp set was stamped with Soft Suede Ink.
- The Beaded Pearl center was colored with the Bronze Stampin’ Blends Marker to change the silver to a Bronze color. It was adhered in the center with Tombow Multipurpose Glue.

This card is SOOOOO shimmery and pretty in real life! I love it! OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

Take a trip to the shore for peace and tranquility when using Stampin' Up!'s new WATERSIDE RETREAT SUITE of products! The RELAXING WATERSIDE BUNDLE showcases a getaway at the lake with lounge chairs, coffee and books, birds and special greetings! We've combined the RELAXING WATERSIDE BUNDLE and the WATERSIDE RETREAT 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its sun-drenched faded colors and unique cut-out images or background scenes. You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two fun favors for a special little gift this summer! See more details HERE!

Build your own custom paper floral arrangements using Stampin' Up!'s new FLOWERING MEADOW BUNDLE* of products! This FLOWERING MEADOW BUNDLE has a variety of flowers, stems, leaves and accents to mix and match and take the guesswork out of creating! We've combined the FLOWERING MEADOW BUNDLE and the gorgeous VELVET MEADOW 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER with its bold colors and soft flocking elements to enhance your cards and projects. You'll get step-by-step tutorials for SIX projects...four cards and two special-fold cards that will make your friends and customers feel extra special. See more details HERE!

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!

Saturday Blog Hop – Bountiful Blessings

September 26, 2020 By Connie | 1 Comment

Happy Saturday! This week our Saturday Blog Hop theme is “Bountiful Blessings”! I really have SO much to be thankful for in my life and definitely have been blessed! So, it is with a grateful heart that I made this card.

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Crumb Cake cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
On top is a 3-3/4 x 5 layer of Blackberry Bliss cardstock, embossed with the Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder.
Two strips of 1 x 5-1/2 Plaid Tidings Designer Paper were added to the left side.
The Crumb Cake cardstock was cut with the Tasteful Labels Die, then stamped with the leaf from Banner Year in Crumb Cake Ink.
Three pumpkins from Banner Year were stamped with Pumpkin Pie Ink and the stems with Garden Green Ink on Whisper White cardstock, then hand-cut and added to the label with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The greeting from Banner Year was stamped with Garden Green Ink on Whisper White cardstock and cut with the Tasteful Label Die, then tucked under the pumpkins with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A Champagne Rhinestone was added to one of the pumpkins.

Love this fun card and the Banner Year stamp set! I’ve gotten a LOT of use out of it! 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 Brenda’s fabulous card and see what everyone did with this challenge!

CCMC631 – Have a Hoot

September 24, 2020 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Happy Thursday! It’s time for a Create with Connie and Mary sketch challenge…loved working with the sketch this week!

Here’s what I came up with using the Have a Hoot stamp set…so cute!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Pretty Peacock cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
A 3-3/4 x 5 piece of Pretty Peacock was embossed with the Cobwebs embossing folder.
A 1/2 x 5 piece of Black Glitter Paper was added across the front.
A 3/4 x 4 piece of black striped Magic In This Night Designer Paper was added to the front.
The small label from Halloween Magic Dies was cut from Whisper White cardstock
The owl image from Hallows Night Magic stamp set was stamped in Memento Black Ink on the label. The branch was colored with Bronze Blends and the moon with Light Mango Melody Blends. Boo was stamped with Memento Black Ink. It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The owl was stamped again on scrap Whisper White cardstock and colored with Crumb Cake Blends, Light Pretty Peacock and Mango Melody. It was cut with the Halloween Magic Dies and added to the branch with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The spiderweb from Halloween Magic Dies was cut from Basic Black cardstock and added behind the label.
A Iridescent Pearl was added to the center of the cobweb.

Isn’t that fun? I’m so glad I went ahead and got this owl bundle. Make sure to go check out the rest of the Challenge Team’s designs over on Create with Connie and Mary for some fantastic ideas!

IM142 – Banner Year

September 21, 2020 By Connie | 4 Comments

Happy Monday! It’s time for our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenge! Isn’t this a fun fall wreath? I love the colors!

Wreath Builder

I knew right away I had to use my Wreath Builder Dies to make my card! I intertwined the two different types of wreath die cuts, then tucked in some snipped pieces to fill it out!

Stampin’ Details:

- The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Pumpkin Pie cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
- A 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Whisper White cardstock is embossed with the Dainty Diamonds Embossing Folder.
- A 1-1/4 x 4 piece of Plaid Tidings Designer Paper was added to the bottom.
- The 3/8 x 4 piece of Pumpkin Pie cardstock was stamped with the greeting from Banner Year and added across the front to hide the seam.
- One of the wreath shapes from Wreath Builder Dies was cut from Basic Gray cardstock and the other from Gray Granite cardstock, then the two were intertwined and added to the front with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- The fern wreath shape was also cut from Pumpkin Pie cardstock, then pieces snipped off and tucked into the wreath, adhered with Tombow Monoadhesive Glue.
- The small pumpkin from Banner Year stamp set was stamped with Pumpkin Pie, Gray Granite, then stamped-off Gray Granite Inks to get the three colors. The stem/leaf was stamped with Gray Granite Ink. They were hand cut and added to the wreath.
- The bow from Wreath Builder Dies was cut from Pumpkin Pie cardstock and the background bow from Whisper White cardstock, adhered together and added to the wreath with Mini Glue Dots.
- Three Rhinestone Jewels were added to the Pumpkins for a little bling!

I’m SOOO happy this turned out how I pictured in my head…and I think I nailed the inspiration photo, don’t you? OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!

Saturday Blog Hop – Welcome Fall

September 19, 2020 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Happy Saturday! This week our Saturday Blog Hop them is “Welcome Fall”! Another great opportunity to use the fall sets in the Annual and Aug-Dec Mini Catalogs!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Cajun Craze cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
The 1 x 5-1/4 strip of Gilded Autumn DSP was added to the left side of a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Very Vanilla cardstock, then added to the base card.
The FALL letters were cut with the Playful Alphabet Dies, then added with Monoadhesive Glue next to the DSP.
The stitched leaves were cut from Early Espresso and Cajun Craze cardstock and two from the Gilded Autumn DSP with the Stitched Leaves Dies, then randomly adhered down the right side using Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
The greeting from Love of Leaves was stamped with Early Espresso Ink in the center.
Some Champagne Rhinestones were added to the leaves and the Linen Thread was tied in a bow around one of the stems.

Very simple card with little stamping…the Stitched Leaves Dies do all the work! 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 Brenda’s fabulous card and see what everyone did with this challenge!

CCMC630 – Love of Leaves

September 17, 2020 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Happy Thursday! Today on Create with Connie and Mary, we are celebrating this year’s In Colors! They play SO nicely together, we put ALL five of them in today’s CCMC color challenge!

I decided that Love of Leaves would be perfect to use with a different color for each leaf! Kind of a playful twist on a traditional fall card!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Cinnamon Cider cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
On top is a 3 x 5-1/2 piece of Cinnamon Cider polka dot In Color Designer Paper.
The leaves were cut with the Stitched Leaves Dies from all five of the In Colors, Bumblebee, Cinnamon Cider, Magenta Madness, Misty Moonlight and Just Jade. Aren’t they nice and colorful? They were added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals in a cluster.
Thank you was stamped with Cinnamon Cider Ink on 5/8 x 2-1/2 piece of Whisper White, then the end cut at an angle.
A trio of In Color Enamel Dots were added to the greeting and background.

SUPER simple card…the die cut leaves are doing all the work, but I LOVE the stitched look to them! Make sure to check out the rest of the Challenge Team’s designs over on Create with Connie and Mary!

Incredible Hulk

September 16, 2020 By Connie | 3 Comments

My next to youngest grandson is obsessed with super heroes and his 4th birthday party was Hulk themed! So, I recreated a Hulk card that I had found on Pinterest for his birthday card this year! I love doing punch art and used the retired Stampin’ Up Top Note Die for his head.

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Night of Navy cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
The head of Hulk is the Top Note Die cut from Shaded Spruce cardstock and sponged around the edges with Shaded Spruce Ink.
The hair is a partial cut of the Top Note Die that is trimmed to look like bangs.
The top of his forehead/eyebrows are retired Large Oval Punches from Shaded Spruce cardstock and sponged. The chin from Small Oval Punches, the nose from Large Oval and 1″ Circle Punch and the ears from Large Oval cut in half.
The eyebrows are are the Designer Label Punch from Basic Black cardstock with a small oval punched from the bottom.
Eyes are 1-1/2″ Circles from Whisper White and the pupils are 3/4″ Circles from Basic Black, highlights from 1/8″ Circle Punch.
The mouth is the Wide Oval punched from Whisper White, then used a Basic Black marker to make the teeth.
All pieces are put together, then popped up on the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Isn’t that fun? He really loved it! Inside I found a Hulk Font and printed the greeting.

IM141 – Hallows Night Magic

September 14, 2020 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Happy Monday! It’s time for our Create with Connie and Mary Inspiration Monday challenge! Ohhh, we have a spooky inspiration pillow for you this week!

Hallows Night Magic

I love the simple, muted color scheme of this people and tried to recreate it with my card using Hallows Night Magic Bundle.

Stampin’ Details:

- The base is 4-1/4 x 11 Misty Moonlight cardstock, scored at 5-1/2 and folded.
- A 3 x 5-1/4 piece of In Colors Misty Moonlight Designer Paper was add on the left side.
- A 1/2 x 5-1/2 strip of Black Glitter Paper was added on top.
- The large label in the Halloween Magic Dies is cut from Misty Moonlight cardstock, then embossed with the Cobwebs Embossing Folder. Some Metallic Mesh Ribbon was folded in half behind it. It is popped up on the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- Trick or Treat was stamped with Memento Black Ink on scrap Whisper White cardstock and added to the top of the label.
- The moon is punched with the 2″ Circle Punch from Whisper White cardstock, then lightly sponged with Soft Sea Foam ink to give it a spooky feel. It is popped up on the label with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- The bat from Hallows Night Magic is stamped with Memento Black Ink on scrap Whisper White cardstock, then cut with the Halloween Magic Dies. It is popped up on the moon with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- A couple Iridescent Pearls were placed above the greeting.

This card really sparkles and shimmers with the glitter paper, the metallic mesh and the pearls! OK…check out what Mary did with the Inspiration Monday Challenge over on Create with Connie and Mary!