Thursday Challenge Archives - Inkspired Treasures

Hello! It’s Thursday and time for Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge! This week is a simple sketch…love how easy this card came together!

Stampin’ Up!’s Whiskey Business stamp set was first on my list to order from the new Annual Catalog. I have two boys that love their bourbon. And my neighbor has me enjoying a good Chocolate Bourbon on occasion! lol!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Sahara Sand cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
A 3-1/4 x 5-1/2 piece of Cinnamon Cider cardstock was randomly stamped with the whiskey bottle with Cinnamon Cider Ink.
It was added to a 3-1/2 x 5-1/2 piece of Bumblebee cardstock, then adhered to the front.
A 1/4 x 3-1/4 piece of Bumblebee cardstock was added on the front left.
The greeting from Whiskey Business was stamped with Cinnamon Cider Ink on a 7/8 x 2-1/4 piece of Whisper White, then popped up on the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A trio of Champagne Rhinestones were added on the front.

SUPER easy card, but SO fun! OK…check out what the rest of the Challenge Team did this week over on Create with Connie and Mary!

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!

Boo! October brings Halloween and the playful images in Stampin' Up!'s WEB OF FUN BUNDLE will create a little spooky fun on your cards, paper crafts, and scrapbook pages! The large greetings and detailed spiders and webs will fill your project space with eerie delights! We've paired the WEB OF FUN BUNDLE with the FRIGHTENING FUN 12x12 DESIGNER PAPER containing even more Halloween patterns and designs! Our WEB OF FUN COLLECTION gives you step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO favor ideas for a total of SIX tutorials, all full of festive Halloween charm. See more details HERE!

The playful critters in Stampin' Up!'s CHRISTMAS CREW BUNDLE will certainly brighten your day! Stamp and cut out the whimsical bear, snowman or reindeer, stamp a holiday greeting on their sign, then add finishing touches with the candy canes, Santa beard, evergreen trees and more! This CHRISTMAS CREW BUNDLE will give you fun tools to create festive holiday cards and tags. We've combined the CHRISTMAS CREW BUNDLE with the classic colors and patterns in the TIMELESS CHRISTMAS 12 X 12 DESIGNER PAPER! You'll get step-by-step tutorials for FOUR cards and TWO Advent Treat Box ideas for a total of 6 tutorials, all full of handmade charm. See more details HERE!

It is an exciting week for Create with Connie and Mary. What did you think of our Surprise announcements? Exciting, huh? We are in the middle of our SECOND preview week for the SUMMER Edition and had FOUR wonderful projects done by Mary, Rochelle, Elizabeth and Debbie. All our projects have FULL step-by-step tutorials with photos so it is easy to follow along and create your own from our samples! Right now, we are offering an Early Bird Savings price of $5 off the normal $29.95 price, but just until May 14th @ 11:55 PM! Then it reverts back to our regular price! Check out Create with Connie and Mary to see what all you get with your subscription! And remember, you'll still have access to all the projects and tutorials LONG after the 5 week subscription service is over! BLOG CANDY ALERT! Scroll down for more information!

Today we are back with our normal Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge. This time we have an awesome color combination for you all to try with CCMC150! The Challenge Team has come up with some awesome ideas, too, so make sure you check them out!

I started with a base of Not Quite Navy cardstock. I layered on a piece of Confetti White cardstock. In the background, I cut three strips in Poppy Parade, Not Quite Navy and Sahara Sand, then ran them thru the Big Shot with the Square Lattice Impressions Folder. I adhered them to the front, then used my Piercing Tool, Grid and Mat to pierce "stitched" holes in each of the sides of the strips. I used a Basic Black marker to draw the stitches. I added three Silver Jumbo Brads to the sides of the strips, too.

For the focal element, I stamped Stampin' Up!'s Sail Away image in Basic Black on Confetti White cardstock and layered it on Basic Black. It is popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals on the front. I wrapped the Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine around and tied in the front. I stamped Way to Go from Stampin' Up!'s Happy Greetings Stamp Set with my Basic Black Marker on Sahara Sand, then punched with the Decorative Label Punch. It is cut in half lengthwise and tucked under the focal element.

I must say I really like my card! Why not try the color combination for yourself! Go to Create with Connie and Mary, check out the rest of the design team creations, then make your own. Upload it to Create with Connie and Mary.

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CCMC618 Whiskey Business

CCMC150 – Sail Away