Abstract Impressions

A Thousand Hugs

April 9, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Thursday Create with Connie and Mary sketch challenge!

Here is our newest color challenge to inspire you –

Lovely, fresh spring colors!

As I was looking through my stamps for inspiration, I ran across an old favorite of mine, Abstract Impressions. It’s great for simple stamping –

I just loved playing with these colors and stamping. I stamped both the flowers and the greenery twice after inking up. I adds a lot of dimension and different shades by doing do this.

The sentiment is also from the same stamp set. Perfect as we deal with all this quarantining.

I finished off the card with a strip of Poppy Parade die cut using the Stitched Be Mine Dies.

I debated about the twine. It’s retired, but really tied the colors together, no pun intended.

Check out the Design Team creations on our Create with Connie and Mary blog.

Create a card using our challenge and you can post it on our Facebook page.

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Abstract Impressions
Dies / Embossing – Stitched Be Mine Dies
Card Stock – Whisper White, Poppy Parade
Ink – Garden Green, Poppy Parade, Crushed Curry
Other – Silver Foil Edged Cards & Envelopes, retired

Springtime Kre8tors Blog Hop

April 14, 2019 · 7 Comments

Hello! And, happiest of Sundays!

I’m so excited to be participating in the Kre8tors Blog Hop today! We are people from all around the globe sharing ideas today to inspire you with the colors of Spring!

This is our inspirational picture and colors to create from –

Beautiful colors of Spring I’d say!

I started out trying to simple stamp this card, but it grew as I went along –

You can just feel the spring can’t you?

These lovely flower puffs are from the Abstract Impressions stamp set. I stamped them in Daffodil Delight and Mango Melody. I also stamped them in Highland Heather and fussy cut them for added dimension on the card.

The stems and leaves are also from the Abstract Impressions.

The sentiment is from, A Big Thank You. It seemed so appropriate for the card and all these lovely flowers!

I finished the stamping off with a strip of Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper in Daffodil Delight.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on my sweet Spring card! All supplies used are listed at the bottom of the post.

Please take the time to hop around and visit everyone! You’ll see some wonderful projects along the way!

Melissa Tennison

Su Mohr

Tricia Butts

Ximena Morales – Stampin’ Xime

Rebecca-Jo Unwin- Australia

Linda Handford

Dorothee Buhn

Alexandra Rauf

Eva Pottsova – Crafting with Angels (UK)

Annette Elias-de Kijkkast

Anastasia Radloff

Cheryl Hamilton

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Abstract Impressions (flowers, leaves), A Big Thank You (sentiment)
Card Stock – Mango Melody, Whisper White
Ink – Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight, Mango Melody, Highland Heather, Gray Granite
DSP – Gingham Gala 6×6
Punches – 1 1/2″ Circle
Other – Silver Baker’s Twine

Blogging Friends Blog Hop – Easter

April 5, 2019 · 4 Comments

Happy Friday! Welcome to our monthly blog hop –

Our theme this month is Easter.

I don’t have a lot of current Easter sentiments. So, I improvised and went with a Easter thank you card –

Actually, a #simplestamping thank you card!

I created another version because this was so quick and fun –

I just love tulips. Creating them from non-tulip stamps or punches is soo much fun!

I used the Abstract Impressions stamp set, starting with the leaves / stems using the two different stamps in the set. One, I stamped fully inked. The other stamp, I stamped off first before stamping on the panel. It created light and dark greenery.

For the tulips, I used a leaf stamp from the set. I stamped it two times askew creating the tulip flower.

After the flowers were done, I stamped the sentiment. Quite easy!

I will create more of these cards using a retired Easter sentiment. This card really screams Easter to me! Wouldn’t you agree?

Check out the others on the hop!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Abstract Impressions
Card Stock – Granny Apple Green, Whisper White
Ink – Granny Apple Green, Melan Mambo, Mango Melody

Grateful You Everyday

July 24, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Happy Tuesday my stampin’ friends! Time for another great challenge from Try Stampin’ on Tuesday!

Here is our newest challenge to get you inspired –

Optional Theme : Field of Flowers

Perfect time to play with the Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper! It’s on sale until the end of the month, buy 3 Designer Series Papers and get the 4th FREE!

I picked a pattern and that became my foundation for my card. I designed this from there –

I stamped the sentiment and added the flowers in Calypso Coral under it. I stamped the flowers a few times without re-inking the stamp. After stamping, I framelit cut the square.

I chose the circle frame from the Spot of Tea Framelits. It is nice and simple for this card design.

The card came together quickly with the start of this bold Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper!

Thanks for stopping by today! Check out the other Design Team cards at Try Stampin’ on Tuesday. You can also join us in our challenge, create a card and show it off on our blog or our Facebook page.

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – A Big Thank You, Abstract Impressions
Framelits – Stitched Shapes, Spot of Tea
Card Stock – Very Vanilla, Calypso Coral, Pink Pirouette
Ink – Shaded Spruce, Calypso Coral
DSP – Garden Impressions

Happy Stampin’

Libby

Poppy Mango Bay Thank You

June 5, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Happy Try Stampin’ on Tuesday, Tuesday!

Color. Color. Color. Love these bright, fun choices!

I went with Poppy Parade, Mango Melody and Bermuda Bay. I am anxiously awaiting new stuff, so I pulled out the Daisy punch again and created this –

It’s fresh and fun!

Check out the other Design team cards at Try Stampin’ on Tuesday or on our Facebook page. You can even join our challenge there too!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Abstract Impressions
Framelits – Layering Ovals
Card Stock – Poppy Parade, Mango Melody, Bermuda Bay
Ink – Black Memento
Punches – Daisy, 3/4″ Circle
Other – Polka Dot Basics EF

Happy Stampin’

Libby

Bold & Bright Colors – Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop

May 26, 2018 · 1 Comment

Happy holiday weekend! Thanks for taking time out for the Create with Connie and Mary blog hop!

Our theme this week features Bold & Bright Colors.

This is so fun since Stampin’ Up is introducing new colors officially June 1st!

I decided to mix old with new for this summerish beauty –

The newest color on here is Pineapple Punch, the bright yellow! Followed by Lemon Lime Twist, Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay for some added interest.

These colors are definitely bright, bold and eye-catching!

The embossed panels added some dimension and interest to the card.

I’ll be featuring this card on my card Buffet on Sunday!

Go forward to see the bright fun Debbie Henderson has to offer, and back to Mary Brown’s inspirational color choice. I know you’ll be inspired by all the Design Team!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Abstract Impressions (available June 1)
Card Stock – Whisper White, Pineapple Punch, Lemon Lime Twist, Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay
Ink – Black Memento
Punches – Daisy, 1″ Circle
Other – Petal Burst EF, Petal Pair EF

Favorite New Preorder Product – Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop

May 19, 2018 · 2 Comments

Happy Saturday! Time for a Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week features Favorite New Pre-Order Item.

I’ve gotten several new items, but have not gotten to play around much.

I keep gravitating towards creating with this Abstract Impressions bundle.

I made this Crisscross Fold card adding the beautiful floral thinlits cutout in the new Lovely Lipstick.

The sentiment is from the Abstract Impressions stamp set in the bundle too. Also stamped in Lovely Lipstick.

It’s all tied together with the retiring organza ribbon. Simply lovely.

This is a great card for a newly married couple.

Go forward to Debbie Henderson to see her favorite new stuff, and back to Mary Brown. I know you’ll be inspired by both of them!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Abstract Impressions
Framelits – Springtime Impressions
Bundles – Abstract Impressions
Card Stock – Whisper White, Lovely Lipstick
Ink – Lovely Lipstick

A Thousand Flower Hugs

May 17, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Happy Thursday. Time for a Create with Connie and Mary challenge!

This is our new challenge for the week –

Quite a cool sketch to spark your creativity!

I pulled out new stuff to play with!

Isn’t this a really sweet card?

This a new bundle called Abstract Impressions. The butterfly is from the Springtime Impressions Thinlits in the set. Both will be available on June 1, 2018. As well as this lovely 6×6 Designer Series paper, Garden Impressions. All is atop a Petal Pink base. A new color!

Check out the other Design Team cards at Create with Connie and Mary. You can create a card and link it up on our Facebook site.

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Abstract Impressions
Framelits – Springtime Impressions
Bundles – Abstract Impressions
Card Stock – Petal Pink, So Saffron, Pacific Point
Ink – Pacific Point
DSP – Garden Impressions 6×6

Happy Stampin’

Libby

Sweet Rose Thank You

May 10, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Happy Thursday! I’ve got a beautiful card designed for Create with Connie and Mary and our new color challenge this week –

These color are soo pretty!!

I needed a thank you card so I pulled out a new stamp set to create this –

All the images are from the Abstract Impressions stamp set, even the ‘thank you’ sentiment. I made a generously sized square card, sized at 5 x 5 to showcase the beautiful image.

I look forward to playing with this set many more times!

The other Design Teams cards are so pretty as well. Check them out on our Create with Connie and Mary blog. If you feel inspired, design a card and link it up on our Facebook page. We love to see you creating with our inspiration colors and layouts.

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Abstract Impressions (available June 1st)
Card Stock – Flirty Flamingo, Sahara Sand, Old Olive
Ink – Flirty Flamingo, Sahara Sand, Old Olive, Black Memento
Other – Whisper White 1/4 Organza Ribbon (retiring)

Happy Stampin’

Libby