Double Oval Punch

SWEET CANDY CANES BUNDLE (ENGLISH)
$51.25

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

July 16, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Welcome stampers!

Thank for joining us for our weekly Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week features Christmas cards, Christmas in July!

I have been working on a few cards lately, here is a pretty one –

This uses the new Sweet Candy Canes bundle. This is just as sweet as can be!

This lovely Sweetest Christmas Designer Series Paper is perfectly made for these candy canes! There are a couple of sheets of premade candy canes, but several prints are like this, on a diagonal to use with the dies.

The card is complete with the punched sentiment and lovely hand tied bow in Garden Green using the Real Red & Garden Green 3/8 Ribbon Combo Pack.

There is actually a whole suite of products that are going to be my favorite! I’m sure yours too!

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

We will see you next week!

Shop any of the products for this fabulous card by clicking on any of the icons below. I appreciate your support of my small, home based business. Thank you in advance!

SWEET CANDY CANES CLING STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$22.00

CANDY CANES DIES
$35.00

DOUBLE OVAL PUNCH
$19.00

REAL RED 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$9.25

GARDEN GREEN 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$9.25

BASIC WHITE 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$10.25

GARDEN GREEN CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$8.00

SWEETEST CHRISTMAS 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$12.00

REAL RED & GARDEN GREEN 3/8″ (1 CM) RIBBON COMBO PACK
$7.50

MINI STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE
$63.00

PAPER SNIPS SCISSORS
$11.00

STAMPIN’ DIMENSIONALS
$4.25

FINE-TIP GLUE PEN
$7.00

Kimberley Anne Morris
Tricia Butts
Libby Fens
Linda Moore

We Create – Bunnies & Bears

April 1, 2022 · 4 Comments

Hello my stampin’ friends! Thanks for stopping by again!

Happy April 1st, no foolin’!

Before we know it, it will be Easter! How about some ideas to get you creatin’?

I am playing around with the sweet Easter Friends stamps set to create this lovely Easter card –

Bold, bright, and fun! The sweet bunny is stamped in Gorgeous Grape and cut by hand.

He is bordered using the largest of the Eden Dies. Frames him quite nicely!

To help him stand out, I placed a trimmed pieces of Flirty Flamingo behind him creating an adorable focal image.

I added the bow (yes, in retiring Bumblebee instead Daffodil Delight) to tie in the sentiment and for balance.

What do you think? Leave a comment before heading on to Linda Moore at More Fun Stamping.

See you next month!

EASTER FRIENDS CLING STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$23.00

EDEN DIES
$35.00

DOUBLE OVAL PUNCH
$18.00

DAFFODIL DELIGHT 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

GRANNY APPLE GREEN 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

FLIRTY FLAMINGO 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

BASIC WHITE 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$9.75

GORGEOUS GRAPE CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

BUMBLEBEE 1/4″ (6.4MM) GINGHAM RIBBON
$7.00

STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE
$120.00

PAPER SNIPS SCISSORS
$10.00

MULTIPURPOSE LIQUID GLUE
$4.00

STAMPIN’ DIMENSIONALS
$4.00

CELEBRATING YOU CLING STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$24.00

Sweet Symmetry Easter

March 29, 2022 · 2 Comments

Happy Try Stampin’ on Tuesday!

Here is our newest two week challenge to inspire you –

Optional Theme : Scraps

Well, I think we all have lots of scraps!!!

I am in an Easter card mood –

I used scraps that I cut all to the same size. Pretty cute and simple design I think!

What makes this card is the Sweet Symmetry Designer Series Paper. Sadly, it will be retiring at the end of April. It is a favorite of mine!

The Just Jade Ink and Bumblebee card stock will all be retiring.

Luckily the sentiment from Celebrating You found in the current mini catalog made it into the large catalog!

As did the Double Oval Punch! I great all around tool to have!

I hope you will try this layout and join our challenge this week!

Check out the other Design Team cards on our Try Stampin’ on Tuesday. We all use a variety of products, so come join us with what supplies you have! All of our challenges are two weeks long.

DOUBLE OVAL PUNCH
$18.00

BUMBLEBEE 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

BASIC WHITE 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$9.75

JUST JADE CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

SWEET SYMMETRY 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$11.50

MULTIPURPOSE LIQUID GLUE
$4.00

STAMPIN’ DIMENSIONALS
$4.00

HAPPY & HEARTFELT CLING STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$24.00

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Go Green

March 12, 2022 · 2 Comments

Welcome stampers! Thank for join us for our weekly Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week features cards that are green!

Let’s get right to it –

And, another look –

This is one of those, not sure what you call it, cards! Perhaps a Pop Up Z Fold, Pop Up Diamond Z Fold, Fold Back Pop Out Card – idk, how about Clever Pop Out Cards, lol? If you know the name, please let me know! Lots of versions out there!

Here is the inside and why it has a unique name –

The middle diamond pops out!

I used the Pierced Blooms Dies to create my shamrocks and the trimmed stems!

The lovely 2 part sentiment is from the Mini Catalog, Happy & Heartfelt. I love the casual, matter of fact sentiments.

Such a nifty card fold!

After numerous stares and tries, I dislike watching others how-to videos, I figured this fold out and made a pattern so I could recreate it in the future!

What do you think? Pretty nifty, isn’t it?

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

We will see you next week!

FYI, both die sets I used work perfect in the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine that is currently on sale along with several other bundles! Check it out here!

PIERCED BLOOMS DIES
$37.00

GUMBALL MACHINE DIES
$28.00

BASIC WHITE 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$9.75

GARDEN GREEN 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

GRANNY APPLE GREEN 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

GARDEN GREEN CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

BRIGHTS 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$11.50

DOUBLE OVAL PUNCH
$18.00

SIMPLY ELEGANT TRIM
$7.50

MINI STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE
$48.00

PAPER SNIPS SCISSORS
$10.00

STAMPIN’ DIMENSIONALS
$4.00

FINE-TIP GLUE PEN
$7.00

Thanks

September 27, 2021 · 2 Comments

Welcome Monday!

How about a new challenge from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge to start your week off creativity!?!?

Sending Thanks this week to all my fabulous friends who came out for the Fun Fold Class this past weekend –

Stunning, right?

I used the Hand-Penned Petals Bundle for this pretty –

I die cut three of the flower arrangements and glued them all together to make a thicker piece. I then glued those on the outline of the dies for my focal point.

The stamp set is also from the coordinating stamp set. This lovely scalloped Double Oval Punch made a pretty decorative border to emphasize the Thanks sentiment.

I think these patterns from the Pattern Party Designer Series Paper just made this card! You can earn this huge pack of paper, 48 sheets, free when you host a qualifying party!

We all use a variety of stamp products – so join us with what you have!

To see all the new holiday items, click here, or the image –

Only a few more days of Sale-a-bration. To see all the must have Sale-a-bration options , click here, or the image –

Stamp Set – Hand-Penned Petals
Dies / Embossing – Penned Flowers
Bundle – Hand-Penned Petals
Card Stock – Pool Party, Basic Black
Ink – Black Memento
DSP – Pattern Party
Punches – Double Oval

Anything is Possible

July 6, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Happy Try Stampin’ on Tuesday!

We have a new two week challenge today –

Optional Theme : Ribbon & Lace

How about a great card to show off some lovely pattern paper –

This is soo pretty, wouldn’t you agree? This paper is the Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper! It is soo lovely!

This great sentiment is from the Hand-Penned Petals stamp set, which also has a nice set of coordinating dies. I used the dies to create the dotted scalloped strip along the top. One of my favorites in the set!

The Double Oval Punch came in handy to create the striking sentiment.

These all come together to create a wonderful card of encouragement!

Check out out the other Design Team cards on our Try Stampin’ on Tuesday. We use a variety of products, so come join us with what supplies you have! All of our challenges are two weeks long.

Here are the list of Designer Series Papers that are currently on sale –

Stamp Set – Hand-Penned Petals
Dies / Embossing – Penned Flowers
Bundle – Hand-Penned Petals
Suite – Hand-Penned
Card Stock – Pale Papaya, Basic White
Ink – Black Memento
DSP – Hand-Penned
Punches – Double Oval
Other – Pala Papaya Ribbon

Little Card, Big Thanks

May 6, 2021 · Leave a Comment

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

Here is our newest color challenge –

It features a new In Color, Soft Succulent!!! It is such a pretty shade of green!

Here is how I used it along with the other colors –

I started by stamping three flower clusters from thee new Flowers of Friendship stamp set in Soft Succulent.

I stamped just the flowers again in Crushed Curry. I colored them with Cajun Craze and an old Daffodil Delight Blends marker.

I then fussy cut each of the flowers out and adhered them to the stems.

I backed this with Cajun Craze. I tied a bow of Soft Succulent Ribbon 3/8″ Open Weave Ribbon around the card and added a sentiment from the same stamp set.

I love this card! It’s soft and sweet.

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.

Stamp Set – Flowers of Friendship
Card Stock – Soft Succulent, Cajun Craze, Basic White
Ink – Soft Succulent, Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry
Punches – Double Oval Punch
Other – Cajun Craze and Daffodil Delight Blends,. Soft Succulent Ribbon 3/8″ Open Weave Ribbon

Hello Greenery

April 27, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Happy Try Stampin’ on Tuesday!

Here is our latest two-week challenge –

Optional Theme : Nature

Perfect timing for this retiring Forever Greenery* Designer Series Paper –

Such a lovely card!

This is the fabulous paper that won’t be available for much longer, Forever Greenery* –

The sentiment is from the coordinating stamp set, Forever Fern.

I love this simple, earthy card. I can not wait to mail it out!

Check out out the other Design Team cards on our Try Stampin’ on Tuesday. We use a variety of products, so come join us with what supplies you have! All of our challenges are two weeks long.

Stamp Set – Forever Fern
Card Stock – Crumb Cake, Soft Sea Foam
Ink – Shaded Spruce
DSP – Forever Greenery*
Punches – Double Oval

Butterfly Thanks

April 8, 2021 · Leave a Comment

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

Here is our newest color challenge –

I played around with a few ideas and kept this –

It’s bright, fun, and cheery! Perfect for that friend!

I started by die cutting the butterfly pieces from the soon-to-retire Butterfly Beauty Dies* –

They are almost half off! From $39 to $23.40!

I added the butterflies to a piece of Snail Mail Designer Series Paper in Bermuda Bay. Sort of looks like the butterflies are flying around!

The sentiment is from the aslo retiring, Beauty Abounds stamp set. I used the Double Oval Punch to cut it out.

Such a sweet, fun card!

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.

Stamp Set – Beauty Abounds
Dies / Embossing – Butterfly Beauty Dies*
Card Stock – Basic White, Blackberry Bliss, Daffodil Delight
Ink – Bermuda Bay
DSP – Snail Mail
Punches – Double Oval
Other – Snail Mail Twin Combo Pack

Stamping INKspirations Blog Hop – March 2021

March 13, 2021 · 9 Comments

Happy day!

Time for another, third, blog hop for today!

We are featuring spring or Easter cards today!

I went a bright, cheery, Easter card –

Just as clean and simple as you can get!

I started with the Flowers for Every Season 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper –

I found two coordinating Easter-looking patterns for my card. This bright Magenta Madness color is a bit bold for me, so I only used it for the stamped sentiment and a small strip for highlight.

This sweet sentiment comes from the Arrange A Wreath stamp set. It has soo many great all-around sentiments!

I will make up several of these cards to mail out for Easter. They will brighten anyone’s day for sure!

Get lots of ideas and inspiration from other on our hop today!

Angie McKenzie ● Mikaela Titheridge ● Alejandra Gomez

Leonie Stuart ● Danielle Kassing ● Annette Ball

Vicki Milyard ● Aurélie Fabre ● Kristie Wilson

Mo Rootes ● Gez Carpenter ● Terry Hamilton

Deb Macdowell ● Narelle Fasulo ● Karen Henderson

Jill Chapman ● Melissa Faust ● Susan Webster

Anne Marie Hile ● Chris Smith ● JoAnn Pollock

Cheryl Hamilton ● Tricia Butts ● Teri West

Susan Simpson ● Rochelle Laird-Smith ● Lisa Mackey

Libby Fens ● Ann Krucek ● Jan Musselman

Shel Anderson ● Sue Allen ● Jo Blackman

We all love compliments!

Stamp Set – Arrange A Wreath
Card Stock – Daffodil Delight, Basic White, Magenta Madness
Ink – Magenta Madness
DSP – Flowers for Every Season
Punches – Double Oval

Blogging Friends Blog Hop – Hippity, Hoppity Easter’s on Its Way

March 5, 2021 · 4 Comments

Hello Friday!

How about a blog hop??

I created a sweet little Easter note card to share with you today –

I started with the Sweet Little Valentine Cards & More –

Adding these little spring flowers from the Dandy Wishes Dies –

I layered the flower petals in Petal Pink, standing each round of petals up. Such easy, sweet flowers!

The sentiment is from Enjoy The Moment punched using the Double Oval Punch.

I like using products for a variety of occasions such as this, Valentine, then Easter.

Check everyone out today! Some great projects as always!

Kimberley Morris
Tanya Harvey
Tricia Butts
Jeanna Kay
Cheryl Curtis
Libby Fens

Stamp Set – Enjoy The Moment
Dies / Embossing – Dandy Wishes Dies
Card Stock – Petal Pink, Basic White, Gold Foil
Ink – Pool Party
Punches – Double Oval Punch
Other – Sweet Little Valentine Cards & More

We Create – Cut it Out

March 1, 2021 · 7 Comments

Hello March!

The first day of the month always means a blog hop!

Our theme this month is anything ‘cut out’ by die cutting or fussy cutting. I have this covered!

I have included fussy-cutting (hand cutting of shapes), punching, decorative stitching, and die cutting –

So sweet, right?!?!

I love the softness of this card! I used a slew of great items here!

The two show stoppers are the Stitched With Whimsy Dies, a must have –

And, the Flowering Vine Dies in retiring Purple Posy –

Both are just as sweet as can be, especially when paired with the adorable bunny from the Springtime Joy stamp set –

The sentiment was punched using the new Double Oval Punch. It makes a nice sitting spot for the little bunny!

Lots of great products to think about and put on your must have list to create some wonderful projects with!

Follow the hop onto the next talented stamper –

We all love comments too!

Stamp Set – Springtime Joy
Dies / Embossing – Flowering Vine Dies, Stitched With Whimsy Dies
Card Stock – Soft Sea Foam, Basic White, Purple Posy
Ink – Basic Gray
Punches – Double Oval
Other – Stampin’ Blends

Thank You So Much

February 18, 2021 · 2 Comments

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

Here is our newest layout challenge –

I got some inspiration in between power outages. Here in Texas we are experiencing a winter storm, temps around 19° with no power and no water. It’s great!

I managed to get this and another card done, photographed, and written about during different times with power! Talking about being dedicated…..lol!

I must say, I love the results –

What a beautiful card!!! This is a 4 /4″ x 4 1/4″ square card that’ll fit into a regular A2 envelope.

The fussy cut flower is also from the True Love 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, same as the base. My side triangle panels are Vellum card stock.

The sentiment I used is from the A Touch of Ink Sale-a-bration set punched with the Double Oval Punch –

Only a few days left during Sale-a-bration. What can I get for you?

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.

Stamp Set – A Touch of Ink
Card Stock – Petal Pink, Vellum
Ink – Black Memento
DSP – True Love 12″x 12″
Punches – Double Oval

Fun Fold Fridays – Slide and Lock Gatefold Card

February 12, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Hello Friday! Thanks for stopping by today!

I have a sweet share today and a new fold I stumbled upon! Yes, there are sooo many out there!

I’m sure you’ve heard of a ‘gate fold’ card? Well, this is a take on a gate fold. Usually, we use a belly band or wrap to keep these type cards closed.

A slide and lock is just another way to keep your card held closed!

I created a couple of cute spring versions today –

So cute with this Springtime Joy lamb! I colored the cutie with Stampin’ Blends to match the Flowers for Every Season Designer Series Paper.

This is the Springtime Joy stamp set –

The slide and lock in action –

To create the mechanism for this card –

cut 4 pieces 2″ x 2″
two of them, score at 1″
fold the 2 scored in half
apply strong adhesive, like Tear & Tape, to both halves of each scored piece, don’t remove liner tape yet
adhere 1 folded over piece, scoreline towards center, on one of the 2″ x 2″ squares
next, adhere the other scored piece right up against the first one, scoreline right up against the other scoreline
take the other 2″ x 2″ piece and adhere to top
your mechanism will look like an ‘X’ sort of
for my cards, I added a decorated Stitched So Sweetly rectangle on my slider mechanism
I used the same size slider mechanism for both cards

NOTE – where the two flaps of the card meets in the middle, I trimmed a sliver off each side leaving a small gap. This will allow the slider to slide on and off and for the card to fold flat for mailing

Here is a flat view of the card –

You can see the folded parts on top and bottom of the card.

This was the first one I made –

The card base is 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″, scored 2 3/4″ from each end.

This card base is 4 1/4″ x 11, scored at 2 1/8″ from each end. I used the Double Oval Punch for the sentiment.

So, so cute! What do you think?