Celebrations Duo EF

Tricks AND Treats

October 6, 2017 · Leave a Comment

It’s Friday! Time for Color Challenge #10 with stampin’ with libbystamps, my team members.

I have a nice downline, but really only one loves to participate in challenges – that’s ok. Would you like a discount on Stampin’ Up products??? Thinking about becoming a demonstrator? Contact me. Let’s talk.

Back to out challenge. Colors this week are Fresh Fig, Lemon Lime Twist and Peekaboo Peach. As always, we use these colors as a guideline because we don’t always have all the colors.

Carole has intrigued me with her take in the sketch this week –

Adorable card, but, look at this box –

She didn’t leave a pattern or link to how she created this, but, I’ll ask. It’s perfect for a nice gift or treats!

I decided to go with a Halloween card –

I created a similar card a few months back and decided to create it again using these colors. It’s quick, simple and very cute!!

Sending out Halloween cards it on my list this month. I hope to accomplish this!

Got to run. I told my downline that if they participated in this challenge 10, I’d send them some Stampin’ Up goodies. Just one of the perks of being in my downline!

You know, most of my downline are hobby demonstrators. They are in just for fun and, of course, the discounted products!

Happy Stampin’

Libby

Hard to believe it’s time for a new Create with Connie and Mary tutorial. The October Session will be open soon!! New inspiration. New stamps sets. New projects.

Here is a sneak at the projects –

October featured products –

Seasonal Lantern Bundle
Tag & Trimmings Bundle
Smitten Mitten Bundle
Sugarplum Dreams Stamp Set
Christmas Happiness

Our mini sessions include the instructions for 14 projects with full step-by-step tutorials :

Each mini session includes TWELVE unique cards featuring at least three stamp sets
Additionally, each mini session includes TWO 3D items perfect projects for your club, classes, stamp camps or gifts
All 14 project tutorials are available once the mini session opens so you immediately have all project tutorials right there at your fingertips
All designs and tutorials are EXCLUSIVELY for subscribers and will not be posted anywhere else online
Our FABULOUS design team members are – Connie Babbert, Mary Brown, Melissa Davies, Libby Fens, and Debbie Henderson. They always have such GREAT ideas that are perfect and easy to recreate!

Mini sessions are available the 11th of each month (and you’ll have access for up to a year).

Demos…did you know this is a tax deduction for your Stampin’ Up! business? But…you don’t need to be a demo to enjoy our mini-subscriptions!

Check out CREATE WITH CONNIE AND MARY for more details!

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Patriotic Colors

July 1, 2017 · 18 Comments

This is the FIRST of three blog hops for me today!

Please check them all out and leave comments! I’ll be giving away BLOG CANDY to one lucky person who comments on all three posts today!! Here is the giveaway –

Notecards & envelopes, rhinestones, stamp set, clear block and 3 ink spots!!! (Please leave your comments by 10:00 pm CDT.)

On with the start of some fabulous creativity for Create with Connie and Mary!

Our theme this week is undoubtably, patriotic! And, it sets the tome for the rest of my cards today as well!

Because I’m in a celebratory mood, I went with this embossing folder –

Yes. It IS one of my favorites! It is SO versatile for many different ways you can celebrate!

I originally made the three embossed panels and stars and placed them on the card base. I decided it needed a little something. I added the stamped Brushstrokes background image that just made the card! Simple. Effective.

See what the other Design Team members created with our Patriotic theme this week! And, don’t forget to leave a comment – blog candy remember?

Supplies –

Stamp Set – Brushstrokes
Framelits – Wood Crate
Card Stock – Whisper White, Real Red, Dapper Denim, Silver Glimmer Paper
Ink – Dapper Denim
Other – Celebrations Duo Embossing Folders

Happy Stampin’

Libby

The new JULY session will soon be here!

Our mini sessions include the instructions for 14 projects with full step-by-step tutorials:

Each mini session includes TWELVE unique cards featuring three stamp sets
Additionally, each mini session includes TWO 3D items perfect projects for your club, classes, stamp camps or gifts
All 14 project tutorials are available once the mini session opens so you immediately have all project tutorials right there at your fingertips
All designs and tutorials are EXCLUSIVELY for subscribers and will not be posted anywhere else online
Our FABULOUS design team members are – Connie Babbert, Mary Brown, Melissa Davies, Libby Fens, and Debbie Henderson. They always have such GREAT ideas that are perfect and easy to recreate!

Mini sessions are available the 11th of each month (and you’ll have access for up to a year).

Demos…did you know this is a tax deduction for your Stampin’ Up! business? But…you don’t need to be a demo to enjoy our mini-subscriptions!

CREATE WITH CONNIE AND MARY

Glimmer Celebrate

March 23, 2017 · 2 Comments

We are having some beautiful weather here in the Lone Star state! Still, I like to be inside with the blinds open creating!

Today, it’s for, Create with Connie and Mary.

Really nice spring colors! I was a little stumped in my design though.

I created a card for any type of happy news –

You can ‘celebrate’ just about anything! I like these type cards – I can use them when I need them!

The (**no longer available) Sweet Sugarplum Glimmer paper really adds the ‘pop’ this card needed! Don’t you agree?

**This Glimmer Paper was a promotional item for Sale-a-Bration 2017 that has sold out. Until March 31st, you may pick one of these items instead.)

Check out what the other Design Team members created on our blog. Some of the designs, I had an ‘oh, duh, why didn’t I think of that moment’!!!!

You can submit a card using the above colors on our Facebook page. Hope to see you there!

Supplies –

Stamp Set – Happy Celebrations
Card Stock – Mint Macaron, Whisper White
Ink – So Saffron, Sweet Sugarplum, Mint Macaron
DSP – By the Shore
Punches – Balloon Bouquet
Other – Celebrations Duo EF, 6×6 Glimmer Paper

Happy Stampin’

Libby

The Create with Connie and Mary March Mini Session is now open! Our mini sessions includes the instructions for 14 projects with full step-by-step tutorials:

Each mini session includes TWELVE unique cards featuring three stamp sets.
Each mini session includes TWO 3D items perfect projects for your club, classes, stamp camps or gifts.
All 14 project tutorials are available once the mini session opens so you immediately have all project tutorials right there at your fingertips.
All designs and tutorials are EXCLUSIVELY for subscribers and will not be posted anywhere else online.
The FABULOUS design team designs the projects – Connie Babbert, Mary Brown, Debbie Henderson, Libby Fens, and Melissa Davies! They always have such GREAT ideas that are perfect and easy to recreate!
Mini sessions are available the 11th of each month (and you’ll have access for up to a year)
And, if you are a Demos….this is a tax deduction for your Stampin’ Up! business? But…you don’t need to be a demo to enjoy this mini-subscriptions!

So…NOW is a great to subscribe to have all these wonderful ideas right at your fingertips! Head over to Create with Connie and Mary and subscribe today!

Celebrate Your Day

January 26, 2017 · 2 Comments

Happy Thursday everyone!

I have a special card I created for Create with Connie and Mary Thursday challenges!

Here is the color challenge –

A wonderful set of colors to create with!

This card was special because it did double duty this week. For one, it was on this months Card Buffet, and of course, it was designed for the color challenge to inspire you!

Isn’t this a great card?

It’s so fun! It’d be a great masculine for young or old!

The de-bossed image is quite cool. It’s refreshing from some of the other embossing folders we have.

I featured the other folder in the set on the Buffet too. Both were very popular choices this past weekend. This is together, on the same page, in the new Occasions Mini catalog. It’s one of my favorites!

TIP : When using this folder, or the one that says, HAPPY, before running it through the Big Shot, spritz the card stock with half alcohol and half (distilled) water to soften the paper and dry quickly after the embossing. I noticed if not, creases can form in odd places in your card stock.

I hope my card inspired you! Please leave me a comment before heading over to Create with Connie and Mary to see what the other design team created using these colors. Play along with us!

Card challenges are a great way to get your creative juices going! So get to creatin’!!!

Supplies –

Stamp Set – Happy Celebrations
Big Shot – Celebrations Duo EF
Punches – Duet Banner
Card Stock – Pacific Point, Whisper White
DSP – Party Animal
Ink – Crushed Curry, Pacific Point
Other – Emerald Envy Baker’s Twine

Happy Stampin’

Libby

Shades of Happy

January 20, 2017 · 7 Comments

I’ve been prepping all week for a Card Buffet this weekend. I always look to challenges to spark my creativity when creating the projects for the event.

This time I ran across Hand Stamped Sentiments for some inspirational colors –

I had an idea for a feminine type card, but I needed color direction. These colors were PERFECT!

I was interested in using the Celebrations Duo twice to show off how cool it is. And, cost-effective too! So I came up with this –

I love it!!!! It’s a very similar card to this one.

I spritzed each panel with half water and half alcohol prior to embossing to soften the paper. This is a rather deep impressions folder and it can crease or dimple the card stock if you don’t.

The simple, minimal stamped sentiment goes well with the repeated HAPPY. And the Emerald Envy Baker’s Twine is THE finishing touch this card needed!

I think this will be a popular card this weekend. What do you think?

Happy Stampin’

Libby

Happy Celebrations Photopolymer Stamp Set – 143012

Price: $35.00

Celebrations Duo Textured Impressions Embossing Folders – 142760

Price: $9.00

Emerald Envy Solid Baker’s Twine – 141686

Price: $3.00

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 100730

Price: $9.00

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 141416

Price: $8.00

Watermelon Wonder 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 138334

Price: $8.00

Emerald Envy Classic Stampin’ Pad – 141396

Price: $6.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue – 110755

Price: $4.00

Stampin’ Dimensionals – 104430

Price: $4.00

Supply List

Celebrate 100!

January 4, 2017 · 3 Comments

Celebrate 100 what?

Challenges!

We have had 100 challenges over at Watercooler Wednesday! To mark the occasion, we are having a special Celebration theme where anything goes!!!

These are so much fun!

I decided to use something on the desk that I had already been playing around with earlier in the week. It’s these Celebrations Duo Embossing Folders on page 40 of the NEW Occasions Mini (IT STARTED TODAY!!!!!!) that I used over the weekend here.

See my fabulous card –

I love this idea of the de-bossing then coloring over it to make it just P O P !!!!

These are Tuxedo Black Memento ink balloons stamped over the de-bossed image. (It’s de-bossed because the impression is lowered instead of raised on the card stock.)

For a little fun, I added the 100 in Tempting Turquoise and some Silver Glimmer Paper!!!

Don’t you just LOVE it?? You could change the number up to suite your needs in a snap!

I’d really love to read what you think about my card designed for the 100th challenge over at Watercooler Wednesday! And, please join in our celebration and submit a card! Challenges are soo much fun!

Supplies –

Stamp Set – Balloon Celebration, Labeler Alphabet
Big Shot – Celebrations Duo
Card Stock –Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise
Ink – Tuxedo Black Memento, Tempting Turquoise
Other – Silver Glimmer Paper

Happy Stampin’

Libby