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CCMC511 – Waterfront

May 24, 2018 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Even though I LOVE this Waterfront stamp set, I haven’t used it that much. But today’s Create with Connie and Mary Color Challenge colors really seemed to entice me to use it!

So, here is what I came up with! Aren’t the colors so CALM and COOLING? I think so!

Stampin’ Details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Emerald Envy cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
A 2 x 5-1/4 piece of NEW Tranquil Textures Designer Paper was added to the bottom of a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Pool Party.
A 1/2 x 4-1/2 piece of Night of Navy was added to the front with a 1/4 x 3-3/4 piece of Emerald Envy cardstock tucked under it.
Some Sequin Trim was swirled around on the front and adhered.
For the Waterfront “scene”, a large circle was cut from Whisper White with the Layering Circles Framelits. The water was stamped off with Pool Party Ink towards the bottom of the circle, the mountains and greeting with Night of Navy Ink, the trees with Emerald Envy Ink, the sun with a little So Saffron Ink. A few speckles of Pool Party Ink were added to the bottom and right side for a little interest.
The completed stamped circle was placed on the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

So peaceful, isn’t it? Wish I was standing by a lake or ocean right now looking at this view! lol! OK…check out the rest of the Challenge Team over at Create with Connie and Mary to see what they did with this color combination! Everyone’s card is SO different!

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!

IM9 – Waterfront

February 26, 2018 By Connie | Leave a Comment

Today’s Inspiration Monday photo is gorgeous, isn’t it? I always love photography like this! Of course, it immediately brought to mind Stampin’ Up!’s fun new Brusho Color Crystals!

So here is what I came up with using the awesome stamp set, Waterfront. I’ve used that black-out technique a few times with this set and really love it!

Stampin’ details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Thick Whisper White cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
For the background, I wet the background of my 3-3/4 x 5 piece of Watercolor Paper. Then I sprinkled a little of the yellow and blue Brusho crystals on different parts of a large acrylic stamping block. I used a wet AquaPainter to pick up the crystals and “paint” the Yellow crystals across the top and the Prussian Blue across the bottom. While still wet, I sprinkled just a tiny little bit of Gamboge crystals in the top corners for some depth.
When dry, I stamped the “mountain”, the hut and the palm trees with Memento Black Ink. I went over the images with a Basic Black Marker to make them really dark and blacked out. The sun was stamped with Pumpkin Pie and I hand drew the birds with the Basic Black Marker. (Note: when you first color with the Black marker, it looks unfinished, but as the ink settles into the paper, it smooths out and looks more natural.)
To finish the card, I added the Navy Corduroy Ribbon across the bottom and adhered it in the back. I layered the Watercolor Paper on a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Night of Navy and then added to the base card.
I used a few more of the Prussian Blue crystals and the same technique to watercolor a scrap of Watercolor Paper, then punched with the Tailored Tag Punch. When dry the greeting from Waterfront was stamped with Memento Black Ink. It was added on the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I LOVE this card! It makes me SO happy to think of getting away to the beach and a private island! lol! OK make sure to check out what Mary did with this inspiration over on Create with Connie and Mary!

All new! Designed by Connie and Mary, the brand new A Good Day Collection Class Kit to Go is still available to order with FOUR options to purchase! All include a step-by-step photo tutorial to make the projects easy to complete! This collection has three cards (including one fabulous special fold!) and a unique 3D project! These tutorials are perfect for classes and workshops, or to create on your own for yourself, friends and family! Details can be found here!

CCMC Saturday Blog Hop – Favorite New Designer Paper

January 13, 2018 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s time for a new Saturday Blog Hop! This week our Design Team will be featuring their Favorite New Designer Paper. Although I love all of the new papers, I went with one that I’ve used the most so far…so I guess it must be my favorite…Picture Perfect Party DSP! I love striped patterns and this one has a GREAT stripe! I combined it with my favorite stamp set, too…Waterfront!

Here are the details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Pool Party cardstock, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
On the 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Whisper White cardstock, the 1-1/2 x 5-1/4 piece of Designer Paper was added along the bottom.
A 1/2 x 5-1/4 strip of Basic Black cardstock was wrapped with Lemon Lime Twist Ombre Ribbon and adhered to the front.
The Waterfront images were stamped on the Stitched Shapes Circle with Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip, Pool Party, Garden Green, Peekaboo Peach and Berry Bliss Inks. I love making little scenes with them…and the beach ones are my favorite! lol! It was added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

OK…make sure to check out the rest of the Design Team’s creations by continuing on with the blog hop! I’m sure they have some FABULOUS creations! Next up is our Create with Connie & Mary website and then Mary Brown and her creative design!

AND…we’ve started a new Class Kit to Go program…see the details over there on our Sure Do Love You Collection! The product option is closed, but you can still order the PDF version! You get step-by-step tutorials for 3 cards (one a fun fold) and a special 3D project included in this collection. Perfect for your classes or workshops! AND Picture Perfect Birthday coming January 15th!

CCMC Saturday Blog Hop – Favorite Occasions Stamp Set

January 6, 2018 By Connie | Leave a Comment

It’s time for a new Saturday Blog Hop! This week our Design Team will be featuring their Favorite Occasions Catalog stamp set! Such a dilemma to pick just one! I went with my “right now” favorite, Waterfront. I’m wishing on was on a warm beach somewhere!!!

Here are the details:

The base is 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 Thick Whisper White, scored at 4-1/4 and folded.
On top is a 4 x 5-1/4 layer of Dapper Denim cardstock.
A 3 x 3-3/4 piece of Picture Perfect Party Designer Paper was added to the left side.
A 2 x 4 piece of Pool Party cardstock was wrapped with the Dapper Denim Striped Ribbon and adhered to the right side.
The scene from Waterfront was stamped on the Stitched Shapes Circle in Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Dapper Denim, Chocolate Chip, Garden Green and Daffodil Delight, then added to the front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.