Pierced Blooms Dies

IN BLOOM PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$17.00

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Sad to See You Go

April 9, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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

Our theme this week features retiring products that we will the most.

I have three right off the top of my head combined in one sweet card –

One. Pierced Bloom Dies (they are marked down too!) I love these dies because all the flowers do not need a stamp to look great! They stand alone. There is a pretty bow in the dies. There is a good size banner for a sentiment in there as well.

Two. Stitched So Sweetly Dies (this one surprised me….) Great versatile set of scalloped shaped dies perfect for anything, even included sentiment shaped!

Three. Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder (also marked down really cheap!) A great go-to background for just about any card.

Here are the other items retiring and on sale –

These items sure make for a very lovely card!

Sentiment is from the In Bloom stamp set. This stamp coordinated with the dies and once was part of a bundle of the two.

Just as pretty as can be, right?

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

We will see you next week!

PIERCED BLOOMS DIES
$18.50

STITCHED SO SWEETLY DIES
$32.00

ORNATE FLORAL 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER
$5.40

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

POLISHED PINK 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

FRESH FREESIA 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

TUXEDO BLACK MEMENTO INK PAD
$6.00

ELEGANT FACETED GEMS
$7.50

STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE
$120.00

MULTIPURPOSE LIQUID GLUE
$4.00

PIERCED BLOOMS DIES
$37.00

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Easter Favors

April 2, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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

Boy, do we have fun in store for you today!

Our theme this week features favors for Easter. I created sweet little favors that can be used for Easter, Spring party, a shower, Mother’s Day, or whatever day! Just look at these cuties!

These mini flower pots hold a Hershey’s nugget!

The one is missing one to show it empty too!

Super quick and easy to make as well. A sheet of card stock will make 8, or you can create them in singles. For this tutorial, they are single and on my template paper to easily see the measurements and cuts. These work best with a liquid glue or maybe Tear & Tape. I used the Fine Tip Glue Pen for mine.

Pot first –

card stock strip, 2″ x 5 1/2″
score at 1/2″, 2 1/8″, rotate, score the same from other end

in the middle portion, remove 1/4″ on both sides

cut diagonal from inset to under scoreline on all four areas

fold up two center scorelines

fold down 1/2″ flaps, pot rims
adhere fold down, pot rims, with Mini Dimensionals, and possible glue like me, lol, on both sides

Flower next –

punch two flowers (Tulip or retiring Daisy work for this size)
strip for stem, 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
fold stem in half for stability and support, glue together
glue 1/2″ of stem to center of one side of pot
adhere one flower with glue at a time 3/4″ up, also for stability and support

adhere other flower to cover stem
glue pot together along the top only (you will create a triangle from the side)

add bow or ribbon, and tag to outside
insert candy in side
done

Take another look at these! Some from the backside.

I hope you love these treats! Give me a shoutout if you make some! I’d love to see them!

For more treat inspiration, go forward to check out Debbie Henderson, and back to Cindy Elam. I know they’ll have some great goodies for us!

We will see you next week!

TULIP BUILDER PUNCH
$18.00

CINNAMON CIDER 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

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

FRESH FREESIA 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

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

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

REAL RED 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

POLISHED PINK 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

POPPY PARADE 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

MELON MAMBO 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

MINI STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE
$48.00

FINE-TIP GLUE PEN
$7.00

MINI 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

FINE-TIP GLUE PEN
$7.00

You Are Amazing

August 24, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Happy Try Stampin’ on Tuesday!

Here is our latest two week challenge –

Optional Theme : School Days

I love this layout! Yes, I love a lot of layouts! Lol! I see a lot of possibilities for easy creating with one like this.

I debated making another ‘school themed’ card because my girls are grown adults. But, I like to inspire others. So here is what I went with –

It looks like a chalkboard!

And, look at the cute ‘apple’! Any guesses what I used?

For the sentiment, I used the In Bloom stamp set –

I also used the Pierced Blooms Dies that coordinate with the stamp set. I used one of the leaves for the apple and I used the sentiment piece.

Now, back to the apple. I used a pumpkin from the Detailed Pumpkins Dies. How cool is that!?!?

This card would be awesome for a teacher to wish them well on a great year!

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.

These pumpkin dies are from the new mini catalog! To see all the new holiday items, click here, or the image –

It is also Sale-a-bration! To see all the Sale-a-bration options this fall, click here, or the image –

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamp Set – In Bloom
Dies / Embossing – Detailed Pumpkins Dies, Pierced Blooms Dies
Card Stock – Daffodil Delight, Poppy Parade, Garden Green, Soft Suede
Ink – Pacific Point
DSP – Pattern Party
Other – White Stampin’ Chalk Marker

Be Strong Be Brave

August 18, 2021 · 8 Comments

Wednesday welcome my stampin friends!

On Wednesdays we have a new challenge at Make The Cards Challenge! Here is our newest challenge –

For many people, it is that time of year again!

When I was designing this card, I was missing the fact we no longer have an apple punch or stamp. So, I got creative!

I used a solid pumpkin die from the Detailed Pumpkins Dies!

I added a hand cut stem and a die cut leaf from the Pierced Blooms Dies to each apple. Sure looks apple-like now to me!

For the sentiment, I die cut the shape first. It is also from the Pierced Blooms Dies. I got strategic when I stamped it. It is from the Many Messages. I used the Stamparatus to stamp only that one image on a already cut surface.

I’d say not to bad of a job!

This card would be great for a teacher or a student going back to class this fall. These words ring soo true. Especially here in Texas where the Covid variant cases have skyrocketed in children and schools are back to wearing masks again.

Please join our challenge this week at Make the Cards Challenge! We’d love to see your creations! We all use a variety of products, so use your favorite and join us!

This fall set of dies are from the new mini catalog! To see all the new holiday items, click here, or the image –

It is also Sale-a-bration! To see all the Sale-a-bration options this fall, click here, or the image –

Stamp Set – Many Messages
Dies / Embossing – Detailed Pumpkins Dies, Pierced Blooms Dies
Card Stock – Daffodil Delight, Poppy Parade, Granny Apple Green, Garden Green, Soft Suede, Basic White
Ink – Black Memento
DSP – Pattern Party
Other – Stamparatus

You Mean So Much To Me

July 21, 2021 · 1 Comment

Happy Wednesday!

Time for an awesome sketch from Make the Cards Challenge –

This is a really cool starting point for a card!

To clarify this challenge, create a card containing : 3 flowers, 2 ladybugs, and 1 sunshine!

Here is my Design Team take on this –

So, so, CUTE! Wouldn’t you agree???

I got creative on this card as I do not have a ladybug in any of my stash – so, I improvised!

I used three sets of dies to create this sweet gem : 1) Pierced Bloom Dies. This die created the flowers, flower centers, stems, leaves, ladybugs, and the die cut sentiment shape.

2) Give It A Whirl Dies for the sunshine and the three clouds!

And, the nifty border around the card, the Stitched With Whimsy Dies –

All came together so nicely in these bright cheery colors!

See, isn’t this just soo fun? If you don’t have the elements in your stash, create them!

Please join our challenge here. We all use a variety of products, so use what you have, mix and match them, most of all – have fun with it and join us at Make the Cards Challenge!

Stamp Set – In Bloom
Dies / Embossing – Pierced Blooms Dies, Give It A Whirl Dies, Stitched With Whimsy Dies
Card Stock – Basic White, Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Purple Posy, Pink, Pale Papaya, Poppy Parade, Basic Black
Ink – Basic Gray

For You – Happy – Birthday

March 22, 2021 · 4 Comments

Hello Monday!

I had a chance to play with paper over the weekend and get caught up on some challenges!

Today we have a new challenge at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge to share with you –

So pretty for springtime!!!

And how about this sweet card –

Doesn’t is just make you happy? Lol!

I used the Pretty Perennials stamp set for the lovely sentiment –

To get this perfectly stamped, I used the Stamparatus to stamp two, slightly overlapping colors. With its two plates, it makes it so easy to do that! I love the versatility of this stamp platform! (Note the hinges – perfect for hinge or repetitive stampin!)

For the sweet flowers, the wonderful Pierced Blooms Dies came in handy! I layered two daisy-like flower sizes for a sweet look. I just love the stitching around them! The ‘leaves’ are cut in two colors.

Fun card? I think so!

Come join our sketch challenge! We love to see new faces using any products!

Stamp Set – Pretty Perennials
Dies / Embossing – Pierced Blooms Dies
Card Stock – Basic White, Soft Sea Foam, Bumblebee, Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive
Ink – Pear Pizzazz, Old Olive
Other – Stamparatus

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Top ‘O The Morning

March 6, 2021 · 1 Comment

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

Our theme this week features a St. Patrick’s Day card!

I combined a few different product for this sweet number –

I started with these ‘shamrocks’ from the Pierced Blooms Dies in Shaded Spruce. I trimmed them up a bit to make them look more like clovers.

I stamped the sentiment border first from the Vine Design stamp set, then the inside greeting from A Wish For Everything. After several stamping attempts, die cutting. Yes, sometimes things take me numerous tries too!

I added all these elements to a black and white piece of True Love 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper that I partially colored with Blends.

Sweet card!

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

Stamp Set – A Wish For Everything, Vine Design
Dies / Embossing – Pierced Blooms Dies, Flowering Vine Dies
Bundle – Vine Design
Card Stock – Soft Sea Foam, Shaded Spruce, Basic White
Ink – Shaded Spruce, Black Memento
DSP – True Love 12″ x 12″
Other – Soft Sea Foam Stampin’ Blends

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Masculine Card

February 27, 2021 · Leave a Comment

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

Our theme this week features a masculine card!

These seem to give everyone trouble.

Since we are in the last two days of Sale-a-bration, I used the Approaching Perfection stamp set for my masculine card.

I also used my Stamparatus for this nice, manly card –

Pretty cool and guy worthy?

I used the hinge technique and stamped the sentiment along the side of the card twice before inking again. The last stamped image a stamped a few times to make it more intense.

I also used the same technique for the balloons moving the card over following the grid paper.

The sentiment was also from the same stamp set. After stamping, I die cut it using the Pierced Blooms Dies. First time to use this shaped die, it’s quite nice.

Although not a seperate picture, the card is a gift card holder! You may be able to see the cuts in the picture. I keep all my card bases in a color coded drawer, this was all I had for Basic Gray and decided to just use it!

I’d love to read what you think!

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

Stamp Set – Approaching Perfection
Dies / Embossing – Pierced Blooms
Card Stock – Basic Gray, Poppy Parade, Basic White
Ink – Basic Gray, Night of Navy, Poppy Parade
Other – Stamparatus

Fun Fold Fridays – Tri-Fold Card

February 26, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Friday again?

I have another nifty share to help use up some of the Designer Series Paper or pattern paper you have around your craft room!

This is a tri-fold card that uses about half a sheet of 12″ x 12″ to make a card showing off both sides of the paper.

Here is the finished card –

The fun is when you open it –

Just a little more –

Sweet, sweet, sweet!

This is the Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper, Flower & Field. Only a couple more days that you can get this paper for free!

This fold so simple! I used a 5 1/2″ x 12″ piece of pretty pattern paper, I say pretty because some are only one side worthy. Others, you can not decide which side to use. That is the case with this whole pack! I scored the strip at at 4″ and 8″.

On the end panel, the front panel, I used the Stitched Shapes Die to cut a circle from the outer panel. I used the next to largest size.

Then, I cut a black one slightly larger and using the largest circle and the next size down (same size as the front circle) creating a frame. I also cut an additional Basic White one the size of the outside circle.

I folded both panels of the card in. I adhered the Basic White circle to the second panel through the front circle to align it perfectly.

I adhered the black frame on the outside.

I cut several flower shapes to match the Designer Series Paper to decorate the card. These all came from the In Bloom Bundle. Yes, I’ve used it a lot lately!

This was a fun type of card to create. I am excited to pull out others patterns an get to work!