Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Christmas in July

July 17, 2021 · 4 Comments

Welcome to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week features Christmas cards, yes, in July! It’s a thing these days!

Since the new catalog comes out soon, next month, I thought I’d go with supplies you can get now!

My starting point was this Tidings of Christmas Designer Series Paper because it is on sale!

And, a 6″ x 6″ One Sheet Wonder –

I created a template to make it easier to understand! I just love these One Sheet Wonders! (FYI, the line for card C is in the wrong place on the template, but the measurements are correct.)

Here is what I created –

Aren’t these the prettiest!?!?! Soo easy as well!

This is Card A on the template.

This is Card B on the template.

Card C (Note, the line on the picture is wrong, but the dimensions are correct, 2 pieces, 1 1/2″ x 3″.)

And, Card D.

This layout can either be vertical or horizontal. I usually gravitate towards vertical cards, so I thought I would change it up for these. I’ve made several different variations of these over time.

Additional sizes I used to create these cards –

(2) Evening Evergreen, 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″, 1″ x 3″ strip
(2) Cherry Cobbler, 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″, 1″ x 3″ strip
(4) Soft Succulent, 3 1/2″ x 4 3/4″
(4) Sahara Sand card bases

I really like this new stamp set, Inspired Thoughts because of all the included sentiments! Two Christmas greeting and all these other wonderful ones as well!

Additionally, I used the Tasteful Labels Dies for the sentiment and the Gold Foil strip on each card.

What do you think? Will you be trying these out? Drop me a line if you do!

This paper, and others are on sale currently. Check them all out here, or click the image –

Check out all the Christmas in July ideas today! Next up is Debbie Henderson, and back to Cindy Elam. I know they’ll have some great projects to inspire us!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Inspired Thoughts
Dies / Embossing – Tasteful Labels Dies
Card Stock – Sahara Sand, Soft Succulent, Cherry Cobbler, Evening Evergreen, Gold Foil
Ink – Evening Evergreen, Cherry Cobbler
DSP – Tidings of Christmas

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Sweet Summertime

July 10, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week features what summertime means to us in card form!

Ohhhh, I’m going to have to play this one up. Summers are hot, humid, and sticky here, lol!

But, what comes to mind are birthdays! Mine, and my moms are this mom, just days apart! So, I went with a sweet birthday card –

Sweet? How about gorgeous??

So many Designer Series Papers are on sale, I made one of those my focal point. Here, I used the Hand-Penned Petals –

It is soft, floraly, and reminds me of summer!

I used a 3 3/4″ x 5″ piece of it. I just cut it a few times, flipping it to show both sides on the card!

The sentiment from the Welcoming Window was just perfect for this card! And the Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch was a nice touch for punch it out.

I added a couple of details to take this to the next level, the Pool Party 3/8″ Sheer Ribbon, then the Artistry Blooms Adhesive-Backed Sequins.

To see the other Designer Series Papers on sale, click the here, or the image –

Go forward to check out Debbie Henderson, and back to Cindy Elam. I know they’ll have some great summer projects to inspire us!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Welcoming Window
Dies / Embossing – Checks & Dots Embossing Folder
Card Stock – Very Vanilla, Basic White, Daffodil Delight, Blushing Bride
Ink – Black Memento
DSP – Hand-Penned
Punches – Rectangular Postage Stamp
Other – Pool Party 3/8″ Sheer Ribbon, Artistry Blooms Adhesive-Backed Sequins

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Red/White/Blue

July 3, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week features a red, white, and blue card!

I just love these gorgeous flowers from the Art Gallery stamp set –

They haven’t gotten much use lately, so I pulled them out for this –

Just gorgeous! I used Pacific Point and Poppy Parade for the bold flowers! I love how the two-step stamping stamps nicely. Each stamp gives a slight color variation.

The stems are in Granny Apple Green, which compliments the flowers nicely!

I went with a simple sentiment from the same stamp set. All the sentiments are soo nice in this set.

I decided to use no pattern paper on my card, however Stampin’ Up is have a sale on Designer Series Papers. You can see them by clicking on the picture.

Go forward to check out Debbie Henderson, and back to Cindy Elam, and don’t forget all the designers in between! I know they all will have some great projects to inspire us!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Art Gallery
Card Stock – Pacific Point, Poppy Parade, Basic White
Ink – Pacific Point, Poppy Parade, Granny Apple Green

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Pastel Chalks Techniques

June 26, 2021 · 2 Comments

Welcome to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week features ideas on how to use the new Soft Pastel Assortment Chalks –

I went with a simple technique that has been around for a long time, Poppin Pastels. To keep up with my theme this week, I used it with the Hydrangea Haven stamp set –

Simply gorgeous, right???

Simple as well! To create this, I first stamped the flower image in Versamark. It is a sticky ink and stays tacky for a bit enabling you to add something to it such as embossing powder, foil, or chalks! It is quite versatile.

To apply the chalks, I took the two colors I wanted to use and scribbled on a piece of scratch paper about the size of a quarter.

I used a Sponge Dauber to pick up the first chalk color, Gorgeous Grape. I then tapped the flower area that was stamped in Versamark so the color would adhere! I also used a rubbing motion once I cover the areas with the initial pat.

I then went to the other color, Mossy Meadow, with the same technique. Once finished, I took a soft bristle (glitter) brush to remove the excess chalk dust.

This just makes for a soft, pretty coloring.

I added the embossed stitching using the Stitched With Whimsy Dies to add some simple detailing to the card.

You can set the chalk color once finished, although I did not.

Get lots of ideas and examples from all of us on how to use the chalks. Go forward to check out Debbie Henderson, and back to Cindy Elam. I know they’ll have some great ideas to share with us!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Hydrangea Haven
Dies / Embossing – Stitched With Whimsy Dies
Card Stock – Basic White
Ink – Versamark, Gorgeous Grape
Other – Soft Pastel Assortment, Sponge Daubers

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Borders or Tags

June 19, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week features cards with borders, tags, or both!

I decided to play with the new Basic Border Dies –

I created a simple card using the pointed die –

It created a wonderful contrast against this black pattern paper. Both of these fabulous pattern papers are from the Pattern Party Designer Series Paper that you can earn from hosting a party. It’s also 48 sheets!!!

I used my favorite stamp set, Biggest Wish for this fun card!

The stamp is clear and stamps soo well! For stamped images like this, I don’t even have to use the Stamparatus!

I like the angles and lines in this card. It funky, it’s fresh!

And when opened, you still have space to write!

I look forward to creating more with these dies. They are just so awesome and can be used in soo many ways!

Go forward to check out Debbie Henderson, and back to Cindy Elam. I know they’ll have some great projects to inspire us with tags and borders!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Biggest Wish
Dies / Embossing – Basic Border Dies
Card Stock – Basic White
Ink – Coastal Cabana, Black Memento
DSP – Pattern Party

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Glitz & Glam

June 12, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week features cards with lots of glitz and glam!

Glitz and glam is not my forte, but, I’ll try –

Pretty gorgeous if I do say so myself!

I started with die cutting this beautiful flower arrangement from the Artistic Dies which is part of the Artistically Inked bundle –

I used the gorgeous Love You Always Foil Sheets*. There are three colors in the pack, they are retiring, and best of all, they are on sale!

I place the pretty detailed die cut on a Very Vanilla scalloped rectangle from the Scalloped Contours Dies.

Notice the embossed background? It is the Painted Texture 3D embossing Folder. Embossing folders add such a nice subtle touch.

Such a pretty card!

Go forward to check out Debbie Henderson, and back to Cindy Elam. I know they’ll have some great projects to inspire us!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Artistically Inked
Dies / Embossing – Artistic Dies, Scalloped Contours Dies, Painted Texture 3D Embossing
Bundle – Artistically Inked
Card Stock – Sahara Sand, Evening Evergreen, Very Vanilla, Love You Always Foil Sheets*
Ink – Evening Evergreen
Other – Evening Evergreen 3/8″ Open Weave Ribbon

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Textures & Ribbons

June 5, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week features cards with textures and ribbons.

Hmm. This was challenged me, lol!

…but not for long, lol!

I started with dies cutting a butterfly using the Ombre 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper because this paper has a glittery texture.

The Brilliant Wings Dies provided the butterfly I used –

I added those to a lovely Polished Pink embossed panel using the Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder –

That folder has really nice, deep texture.

The Polished Pink ribbon and sentiment are just the icing on the cake here!

Go forward to check out Debbie Henderson, and back to Cindy Elam. I know they’ll have some great projects to inspire us!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Artistically Inked
Dies / Embossing – Brilliant Wings Dies
Card Stock – So Saffron, Polished Pink, Basic Black, Ombre 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper
Ink – Black Memento
Other – (retired) Gold Glitter Enamel Dots, Polished Pink 3/8″ Open Weave Ribbon

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Favorite New Stamp Set or Bundle

May 29, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week features our favorite new stamp set or bundle!

I am in love with this Art in Bloom Bundle –

I made two cards to demonstrate the beauty of this set –

The one on the left has simple stamped and die cut flowers.

It is pretty. But, want to step it up?

The one on the right, notice the detailing?

The bundle comes with an embossing folder and a die this fits into place to emboss and die cut at the SAME time!!! Yes, it is a WOW!

I also added the embossed panel behind the flowers from the Thanks & Hello Embossing Folder –

I added the scallop border from the Scalloped Contour Dies. The paper below the scallops is from the Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper.

Such a sweet pair of cards! Both of them!

Go forward to check out Debbie Henderson, and back to Cindy Elam. I know they’ll have some great projects to inspire us!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Art In Bloom
Dies / Embossing – Bloom Hybrid Embossing Folder, Scalloped Contour Dies, Thanks & Hello Embossing Folder
Bundle – Art In Bloom
Card Stock – Fresh Freesia, Mint Macaron, Basic White
Ink – Basic Gray, Pale Papaya, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink
DSP – Hand-Penned

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Favorite Designer Series Paper

May 22, 2021 · 3 Comments

Welcome to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week features our favorite Designer Series Paper, DSP.

Ohhhh, there a soo many great new ones to choose from! This is hard.

I was drawn to this paper first, Sweet Symmetry –

Since this is a show off, I went with two simple card layouts –

I am starting to send out Basic Card Layout ideas to my stampers and thought this was the perfect one to start with!

Vertical card layout –

For this one, the pattern paper is 4″ x 5 1/4″, cut at 1 1/2″. One piece is flipped to use the other side.

Horizontal card layout –

This horizontal one is 5 1/4″ x 4″, cut at 1 1/4″, and one piece flipped.

I just picked the pattern I liked a little better for the larger, top piece.

They both use the same sentiment shape, the Tailored Tag Punch, and Night of Navy ink color.

The sentiment is from the coordinating stamp set, In Symmetry –

A great, cool, funky set!

Go forward to check out Debbie Henderson, and back to Cindy Elam. I know they’ll have some great projects to inspire us!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – In Symmetry
Card Stock – Just Jade, Flirty Flamingo, Basic White, Night of Navy
Ink – Night of Navy
DSP – Sweet Symmetry
Punches – Tailored Tag

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – New In Colors

May 15, 2021 · 2 Comments

Welcome to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week features all the new 2021-2023 In Colors in one card!

So excited for this as I get you use my favorite stamp set from the new catalog, Biggest Wish –

This is how I used the stamp set and all the new In Colors –

And, of course, the Stamparatus!

It totally made stamping the bold BIRTHDAY easy easy! I placed the bold stamp on the Stamparatus towards the top, inked it up, and stamped. I cleaned the stamp, moved it down one notch and repeated the process with all the In Colors!

The overlay ‘hello friend happy happy birthday’, was also stamped using the Stamparatus and Black Memento ink. It came out nice and crisp!

For a little added interest, the strip of black and white True Love Designer Series Paper was the right added touch!

This is my favorite card I’ve made with the In Colors so far. What are your thoughts on it?

Go forward to check out Debbie Henderson, and back to Cindy Elam‘s In Color cards. I know they’ll have some great projects along with everyone else on the hop today!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Biggest Wish
Card Stock – Basic White
Ink – Pale Papaya, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink, Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen, Black Memento
DSP – True Love
Other – Stamparatus

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Favorite New In Color

May 8, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week features our favorite new In Color. Although, they are all are great, we had to choose just one!

I went with Polished Pink!

I started with the Expressions In Ink 12″x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper.

I backed it with my favorite 2021-2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum in the Polished Pink. This paper, vellum, is sooo pretty!!!

I just had a bit peeking behind the other gorgeous Designer Series Paper on a Basic White card base.

The thanks sentiment is from the Artistically Inked stamp set, stamped in Magenta Madness on a new tag from the Tailor Made Tags Dies –

I could not resist adding a Polished Pink 3/8″ Open Weave Ribbon bow to make the sentiment stand out.

There are five new In Colors that we will be showing off today. By the end of the hop, you will be in love with these colors too!

Go forward to check out Debbie Henderson, and back to Cindy Elam.

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Artistically Inked
Dies / Embossing – Tailor Made Tags Dies
Card Stock – Basic White
Ink – Magenta Madness
DSP – Expressions In Ink Specialty, 2021-2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum
Other – Polished Pink 3/8″ Open Weave Ribbon

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Favorite Pre Order Bundle

May 1, 2021 · 2 Comments

Welcome to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week features our favorite pre order bundle!

As demonstrators, one of the perks is getting to view, and order, products early! So, you’ll see lots of great ideas today using a few great products we could order early!

I went with Colors & Contours Bundle –

I think these Scalloped Contours Dies will be very popular from this new catalog. Everyone seems to enjoy these type of dies.

I used the new 2021-2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum on these cards too! It is what is behind the scalloped piece.

I compared the new In Colors with current (or soon-to-retire^) colors to get an idea what they look like. These are my opinions, not gathered from others.

Top : Mango Melody, In Color : Pale Papaya, bottom : Petal Pink

Top : Purple Posy^, In Color : Fresh Freesia, bottom : Highland Heather

Top : Flirty Flamingo, In Color : Polished Pink, bottom : Melan Mambo

Top : Mint Macaron, In Color : Soft Succulent, bottom : Just Jade

Top : Mossy Meadow, In Color : Evening Evergreen, bottom : Pretty Peacock^

Some fun cards and color comparisons, right?

I love the variety of sizes with these dies. I also really like this single flower from the coordinating stamp set. The ‘thanks’ sentiment came from the Queen Anne’s Lace. It fit the style of the flower.

What do you think of these cards? This bundle? Will it be on your list to order?

Go forward to check out Debbie Henderson, and back to Cindy Elam. I know they’ll have some great projects to inspire us!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Colors & Contours, Queen Anne’s Lace
Dies / Embossing – Scalloped Contours Dies
Bundle – Colors & Contours
Card Stock – Basic White, Mango Melody, Pale Papaya, Petal Pink, Purple Posy^, Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather, Flirty Flamingo, Polished Pink, Melan Mambo, Mint Macaron, Soft Succulent, Just Jade, Mossy Meadow, Evening Evergreen, Pretty Peacock^
Ink – Black Memento
Other – 2021-2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Evergreen

April 24, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week features all green cards!

I made two using the same size pieces!

Aren’t these soo pretty?!?!

I started with the soon-to-retire Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper* –

I added the sentiment from the coordinating Forever Fern stamp set, yay, it will be in the new catalog!

On my initial card, I stamped my sentiment crooked, hence the two cards!

I had to cover up my blunder!

This was the initial look I was going for!

I liked both soo much, I just kept them! The strip is 4 1/4″ x 1″, with the larger piece being 4 1/4″ x 3 1/2″.

I added this pretty Old Olive / Pretty Peacock Reversible Ribbon to the card to add some flair!

Simply a nice pair of cards!

Go forward to check out Debbie Henderson, and back to Cindy Elam. I know they’ll have some great green projects to inspire us!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Forever Fern
Card Stock – Soft Sea Foam
Ink – Pretty Peacock*
DSP – Forever Greenery*
Other – Old Olive / Pretty Peacock Reversible Ribbon

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Blue Bayou

April 17, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week features all blue cards!

And that is just what I made, a set of all blue cards!

Look at these lovely cards –

I used a 6″ x 6″ piece of the Boho Indigo Product Medley Designer Series Paper and strategically cut it to create 4 cards! I call it a 6″ x 6″ One Sheet Wonder. I have made these before here.

I started with a Misty Moonlight card base for all the cards.

Next, I used a piece of Very Vanilla , 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″ to place all the pieces on.

Each sentiment from Happy Thoughts is on a strip of retiring card stock, Seaside Spray, 1″ x 3″, stamped in Misty Moonlight.

For a little added *flair*, I used the Well Suited Twine Combo Pack filling in the off space and adding a bow to each card.

Pretty nice set of blue cards, wouldn’t you agree?

Go forward to check out Debbie Henderson, and back to Cindy Elam. I know they’ll have some great projects to inspire us!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Stamp Set – Happy Thoughts
Card Stock – Misty Moonlight, Very Vanilla, Seaside Spray
Ink – Misty Moonlight
DSP – Boho Indigo Product Medley*
Other – Well Suited Twine Combo Pack

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Nights in White Satin

April 3, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Welcome to our Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week features an all white card!

The easy part is creating the card. Hard part, photographing it!

Of course, I went a clean and simple card –

I used the Dandelions 3D Embossing Folder for the focal point.

I wrapped the bottom of the card in my favorite, retiring, Whisper White 5/8″ Polka Dot Tulle. It is on sale for $6.75. You should grab a few rolls!

Even with the ribbon, this card can be sent for any occasion and any sentiment would be appropriate to add!

What do you think?

Go forward to check out Debbie Henderson, and back to Cindy Elam. I know they’ll have some great Nights in White Satin cards to inspire us!

Stampin’ Up Supplies –

Dies / Embossing – Dandelions 3D Embossing Folder
Card Stock – Basic White
Other –