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DAFFODIL AFTERNOON 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$0.00

TAILORED TAG PUNCH
$18.00

FRIENDLY HELLO BUNDLE (ENGLISH)
$0.00

Share It Sunday

February 27, 2022 · 11 Comments

Welcome to a Share it Sunday blog hop!

Grab a cup of coffee or a mimosa and get ready to see a lot of great ideas today!

I am having a class this weekend and decided to create just one more card to choose from –

I used this gorgeous Sale-a-bration bundle, Friendly Hello for this card. A similar card is shown in the Sale-a-bration brochure. I gave the idea my own spin.

The cluster surrounded in green is actually from one of the patterns in the Designer Series Paper pack. I added the additional stamped images of the double flowers, thin leaves, and the berries. After, I cut the image out by hand.

I added the focal point to a piece of vellum, then placed that on another piece of Designer Series Paper from the pack.

I did insert a sweet little ribbon piece, adding some Patel Pearls near the top to tie in the colors.

Do you ever copy card in the Stampin’ Up catalogs? I’d love to know what you think of this card!

Take some notes or Pin my card and check everyone else out today!

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

VELLUM 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$10.00

FRESH FREESIA 3/8″ (1 CM) OPEN WEAVE RIBBON
$7.00

PASTEL PEARLS
$6.50

MULTIPURPOSE LIQUID GLUE
$4.00

Libby Fens – Libby Stamps (US)

Kre8tors Blog Hop – Sale-a-bration

February 20, 2022 · 13 Comments

Hello my Sunday stampin’ friends!

Thanks for joining our hop today! Our theme this time around is Sale-a-bration! It is now twice a year and only for two months each time! You have until the end of February for this one.

I think this Daffodil Afternoon Designer Series Paper is pretty sweet for a set of cards –

Simply elegant, right?

I managed to get 3 cards from each sheet!

The additional pattern pieces on each card are the trimmed strips used in different ways!

Each card is simply created. The sentiments are all from the same stamp set, Flowing Flowers.

The Designer Series Paper really did all the work here!

I forgot to show the inside –

I just added a piece of Very Vanilla!

I will offer this as card kit for free! An incentive in addition to the Sale-a-bration item chosen for orders of a certain amount. If you’re interested, reach out to me!

In the meantime, check everyone out on the hop today!

Melissa Tennison (US)

Tricia Butts (US)

Angie McKenzie (US)

Sharon Dalton (AU)

Ann Krucek – Corner of Plaid and Paisley (US)

Amy Grendel (CA)

Deb Naylor – The Flying Stamper (US)

Dana Sullivan – The Stampin’ Chic (US)

Cheryl Taylor – Stampin n Crafting with Cheryldiana (UK)

Sandra Roberts (UK)

Annette Elias – De Kijkkast (NL)

FLOWING FLOWERS CLING STAMP SET
$25.00

VERY VANILLA 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$9.75

DAFFODIL AFTERNOON 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$0.00

MULTIPURPOSE LIQUID GLUE
$4.00

Sending All The Hugs

February 15, 2022 · Leave a Comment

ARTFULLY LAYERED CLING STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$24.00

Here is our newest two week challenge to inspire you –

I went with a sweet sympathy card –

I used the Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper, Daffodil Afternoon for this card. I love the 70’s retro colors!

The sentiment is from the Artfully Layered stamp set. I love the font! It matches the paper nicely.

Check out 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.

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

SO SAFFRON 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

VERY VANILLA 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$9.75

MOSSY MEADOW CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

DAFFODIL AFTERNOON 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$0.00

EVERYDAY LABEL PUNCH
$18.00

Wedding Wishes

February 8, 2022 · Leave a Comment

LOVE & HAPPINESS CLING STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$22.00

Here is our newest two week challenge to inspire you –

Optional Theme : Floral

I really enjoyed creating this card! I started by making the tulips using the Tulip Dies using a few different colors of coordinating card stock.

I added the tag according to the sketch. Behind, I used a Heart & Home Doily flipped to the lighter side. I like using items like this in a versatile way.

I placed everything on a nice colorful piece of Simply Marbleous Designer Series Paper, a great Sale-a-bration offering this time.

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.

TULIPS DIES
$35.00

TAILOR MADE TAGS DIES
$22.00

HIGHLAND HEATHER 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

RICH RAZZLEBERRY 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

BLACKBERRY BLISS 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

SOFT SUCCULENT 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

BLACKBERRY BLISS CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

SIMPLY MARBLEOUS 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$0.00

HEART & HOME DOILIES
$5.00

MINI STAMPIN’ DIMENSIONALS
$4.00

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Kids Valentine

February 5, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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

Our theme this week features Valentine’s for kids!

Perfect for this little Sale-a-bration Otter! I stamped, colored, and fussy cut this cute little guy for this!

I added a lot of details for this, although kids do not care one bit!

The Gingham Embossing Folder, Stitched Rectangle Dies, Postage Stamp Punch, just to name a few things…..

It’s just so stinkin’ cute! Wouldn’t you agree?

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

Happier Birthday

January 25, 2022 · Leave a Comment

FLOWERING TULIPS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$23.00

Here is our newest two week challenge to inspire you –

I followed the sketch and sort of followed the technique –

I have been itching to play with these Tulip Dies. They are soo cool.

Some of the dies coordinate with the Flowering Tulips stamp set, other make these beautiful 3D tulips!

So gorgeous!

The circle behind the tulips is from the Beautiful Shapes Dies. When cut, it creates an embossed area close to the edge of the circle.

This gorgeous marble-look pattern paper is a Sale-a-bration item you can earn for free with a qualifying order. It ia called Simply Marbleous Designer Series Paper.

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.

TULIPS DIES
$35.00

BEAUTIFUL SHAPES DIES
$29.00

FLOWERING TULIPS BUNDLE (ENGLISH)
$52.00

BLUSHING BRIDE 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

CALYPSO CORAL 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

POPPY PARADE CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

SIMPLY MARBLEOUS 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$0.00

SLIM SAYINGS CLING STAMP SET
$22.00

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Winter Birthday

January 22, 2022 · 3 Comments

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

Our theme this week features cards for winter birthdays.

I really got stumped on this theme, not sure why. I ended up taking a whimsical approach to my card –

A (ugly) sweater, lol!

I started with this large stripe pattern from the Sunshine & Rainbows Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper. I used the Stamparatus to stamp each HAPPY BIRTHDAY within each color strip.

After stamping, I embossed the center portion using the Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder. I used the Simply Scored for the ribbed detailing on the top and bottom of the card.

For the nifty pom poms, I headed to the kitchen with some Baker’s Twine –

I made pom poms by wrapping the twin around a fork, tying the center, the cutting the loops!

It just made for a cute, silly, whimsical, winter birthday card! What are your thoughts?

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

TASTEFUL TEXTILE 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER
$9.00

SUNSHINE & RAINBOWS 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$0.00

SIMPLY SCORED SCORING TOOL
$30.00

BAKER’S TWINE ESSENTIALS PACK
$11.00

STAMPARATUS
$49.00

STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE
$120.00

MULTIPURPOSE LIQUID GLUE
$4.00

HELLO LADYBUG PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$18.00

Bug Me Any Time

January 20, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Hello my stampin’ friends!

Welcome to our Thursday Create with Connie and Mary challenge!

Here is our current layout challenge –

Of course I used the cute Hello Ladybug Bundle again –

I am just lovin’ this cute bundle! I used 3 of the Pattern Party Designer Series Papers for the background. And added a strip of the Sale-a-bration, Daffodil Afternoon Designer Series Paper for the sentiment strip!

The ladybug was punched and the wings stamped. I placed those onto a stamped, hand cut leaf.

This card is just the cutest!

Check out the other Design Team cards on our Create with Connie and Mary blog. You’ll see some fabulous ideas! Join us for the challenge too if you’d like!

HELLO LADYBUG BUNDLE (ENGLISH)
$32.25

BASIC BLACK 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

POPPY PARADE CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

GRANNY APPLE GREEN CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

PATTERN PARTY 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) HOST DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$18.00

DAFFODIL AFTERNOON 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$0.00

LADYBUG BUILDER PUNCH
$18.00

Sandra’s Stamp & Craft Studio (UK)

Kre8tors Blog Hop – Free For All

January 16, 2022 · 12 Comments

Hello everyone! So glad you are here!

Time for a hop around with some old and new stampin’ friends!

Our theme is whatever we want to share!

How about a sweet Hello Ladybug card –

I am having lots of fun with this set these days!

I stamped each panel using the stamps from the bundle.

I decided to punch the ladybug body and wings and stamp the dots. In the stamp set, there is both a body and wings to stamp, but I like this quick way of making the Ladybugs!

I added a strip of Designer Series Paper from Daffodil Afternoon, a Sale-a-bration option.

This card is soo cute! It’s part of a set I have created and will feature 2 more this upcoming week.

Check out what we are all up to today!

Melissa Tennison (US)

Angie McKenzie (US)

Libby Fens (US)

Jo Blackman (UK)

Sue McDonald “Frankiesuestampin” (UK)

Tricia Butts (US)

Jacqui Lawrence (UK)

Jan Musselman – iHeartCards2 (US)

Tracie St-Louis – For The Love of Stamping (CA)

Susan Simpson – Craftyduckydoodah! (UK)

HELLO LADYBUG PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$18.00

HELLO LADYBUG BUNDLE (ENGLISH)
$32.25

BASIC BLACK 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

POPPY PARADE CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

GRANNY APPLE GREEN CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

DAFFODIL AFTERNOON 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$0.00

LADYBUG BUILDER PUNCH
$18.00

HELLO LADYBUG PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$18.00

Hello

January 14, 2022 · 5 Comments

Happy Friday!

I managed to create a card just because! Well, actually I was inspired by a challenge at Freshly Made Sketches –

I have been playing around with these adorable ladybugs lately –

And when opened –

The ladybug is in the window on a piece of acetate!

How cute is this?!?!

This front, brightly patterned yellow is from the free Sale-a-bration Daffodil Afternoon Designer Series Paper. The strip is from the Pattern Party Designer Series paper.

I stamped the leaf and fussy cut it for easy placement in the window. The ladybugs could have also been stamped, but I made them the easy way with the punch and card stock stamping the dots on the wings.

Just as sweet as can be!

Thanks for the inspiration Freshly Made Sketches!

LAYERING CIRCLES DIES
$35.00

HELLO LADYBUG BUNDLE (ENGLISH)
$32.25

BASIC BLACK 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

DAFFODIL AFTERNOON 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$0.00

PATTERN PARTY 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) HOST DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$18.00

LADYBUG BUILDER PUNCH
$18.00

WINDOW SHEETS
$5.00

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

Here For You

January 13, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Hello my stampin’ friends!

Welcome to our Thursday Create with Connie and Mary challenge!

Here is our current color –

After a few attempts at this challenge (I kept using the wrong color green, grrrrr), here is what I came up with –

So pretty! Very appropriate now with all these Omicron cases on the rise here in the greater Houston area.

I bought this set of dies, Here For You, specifically for this die alone! I love it! This will be a special release February 1st!

I combined the die cut words with the Cloud Punch, Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper and also the Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper.

Such a sweet card filled with lots of love!

Check out the other Design Team cards on our Create with Connie and Mary blog. You’ll see some fabulous ideas! Join us for the challenge too if you’d like!

NIGHT OF NAVY 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

SUNSHINE & RAINBOWS 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$0.00

PANSY PETALS 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$11.50

CLOUD PUNCH
$18.00

FRIENDLY HELLO BUNDLE (ENGLISH)
$0.00

Ink. Stamp. Share. Showcase Hop.

January 8, 2022 · 34 Comments

Happy Saturday!

How about lots of great, creative ideas to get you creatin’ this weekend?

Our theme this hop around is anything we are working on!

I am working on Sale-a-bration samples! Multiple, that is!

I used the Friendly Hello Bundle for this lovely set of cards! You can earn it free for the next 2 months!

Each uses the same layout.

And, the same stamped images from the Friendly Hello stamp set. I used Tuxedo Black Memento and the Stamparatus to get nice, evenly stamped images.

I cut all the top pieces the same size, as well as all the bottom pieces,

I mixed and matched each pile to show off both sides of the beautiful papers!

I then decided on the best card base for each color combo.

The sentiment is accented by a stamped flower grouping in the same base color.

Just a lovely set of cards! Which combo is you favorite?

This Friendly Hello Bundle, consisting of a stamp set and Designer Series Paper is yours free with a qualifying order during Sale-a-bration.

We have lots of great things to show off today! Check us all out!

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

HIGHLAND HEATHER 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

POOL PARTY 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

PETAL PINK CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

GRANNY APPLE GREEN CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

HIGHLAND HEATHER CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

POOL PARTY CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

STAMPARATUS
$49.00

CHRISTMAS CHEER DIES
$35.00

You Make Me Happy

December 16, 2021 · 1 Comment

Hello my stampin’ friends!

Welcome to our Thursday Create with Connie and Mary challenge!

Here is our current layout challenge lasting two weeks –

I enjoyed this challenge and just making some cards! Here is why –

This layout is perfect for making multiple cards at once!

I used four different patterns of an upcoming Sale-a-bration paper, Sunshine & Rainbows.

I used a new stamp set, Rainbow of Happiness. This sentiment was a partial stamp! I just did not ink up ‘happy’ as I used a die cut instead.

Combined with a retiring die set, Christmas Cheer. I am quite bummed this is retiring – I’ve used this ‘happy’ soo much. Best thing, it is on sale!!! Get it before it is gone for these cards!

Lastly, the rainbow was hand cut from one of the patterns in the paper.

To make all these cards at once, I started with 4 sheets of Designer Series Paper, 5″ x 3 3/4″, being mindful of the pattern direction on the paper . I cut at 1 1/2″ for the left strip, then rotated the whole piece, cutting at 1 1/4″. I made a template first before delving into the good paper, lol!

Check out the others cards for this challenge on our Create with Connie and Mary Challenge Blog.

LAYERING CIRCLES DIES
$35.00

POOL PARTY 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

MISTY MOONLIGHT 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

MISTY MOONLIGHT CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

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Wishing You The Happiest Of Birthdays

September 30, 2021 · 2 Comments

Hello my stampin’ friends!

Today is sadly, the last day for Sale-a-bration and all the perks that go along with it!

And, it is also our Thursday Create with Connie and Mary challenge!

Here is our current color challenge –

Here is my bold take on the challenge –

I combined a favorite stamp of mine, the Happiest of Birthdays –

….with the Sale-a-bration stamp set, Delicate Dahlias –

This color combination is just great together! My added color is Soft Succulent.

To get this sentiment image stamped so nicely, I did use the Stamparatus. Although, this stamp works pretty well. The Stamparatus is just an extra assurance the image will come out nicely!

To see all this Delicate Dahlias stamp set from Sale-a-bration, and all the other great options, click here, or the image –

Stamp Set – Happiest of Birthdays, Delicate Dahlias
Card Stock – Early Espresso, Soft Succulent, Very Vanilla
Ink – Early Espresso, Crumb Cake
Other – Stamparatus, Soft Succulent 3/8″ Open Weave Ribbon

Above & Beyond

September 29, 2021 · 4 Comments

Welcome Wednesday my stampin friends!

On Wednesdays we have a new challenge at Make The Cards Challenge! Here is our newest inspiration to get you creating –

Great challenge – because who doesn’t love Buffalo Plaid??

My card was made with thoughts of a sweet friend in mind –

I just LOVE this sentiment and all these in this Shaded Summer stamp set –

For Sale-a-bration, there is a coordinating die set available too! It is the Summer Shadows Dies –

I used that to die cut the focal flowers on this card.

I love to be able to cut out shapes like this.

Please join our challenge this week at Make The Cards Challenge! We’d love to see your creations! Use whatever your favorite products are!

This stamp set is from the main catalog, these dies are Sale-a-bration, and only available a few more days. See all the choices here, or the image –

Stamp Set – Shaded Summer
Dies / Embossing – Summer Shadows Dies
Card Stock – Crumb Cake, Calypso Coral, Basic White
Ink – Calypso Coral
DSP – Pattern Party
Punches – retired 2 1/2″ Circle Punch
Other – retired twine

Season’s Greetings Deer

September 28, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Here is our newest two week challenge to inspire you –

Optional Theme : Plaid / Checks / Gingham

I have a simple, but elegant share today –

I used two Sale-a-bration items on this card, the Peaceful Prints Designer Series Paper and the, sold out, Be Dazzling Specialty Paper –

I placed the diagonal print with the lines going up and down for better placement against the diagonal check print.

I thought this looked way better for the design.

The sweet deer is from the Deer Builder Punch. Conveniently, one of the prints has deer that can be cut out with the punch!

The sweet sentiment is from Time Of Giving. I sure have used this stamp set alot!

I love the simplicity of this card! It’d be great for mass production too! What do you think?

Check out 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.

This punch and stamp are from the mini catalog! To see all the newer items, click here, or the image –

Sadly, Sale-a-bration ends Thursday. To see all the must have Sale-a-bration items, click here, or the image –

If there is just soo much stuff that you need from Stampin’ Up, consider becoming a demonstrator for the savings on all your purchases to help keep you crafting at a discount! You’ll get an extra bundle of your choice at no extra cost!

Stamp Set – Time Of Giving
Card Stock – Real Red, Basic White
Ink – Black, Memento
DSP – Peaceful Prints
Punches – Deer Builder Punch
Other – Be Dazzling Specialty Paper

Ink. Stamp. Share. September Color Challenge

September 25, 2021 · 14 Comments

Hello my Saturday friends!

How about some more great ideas today?

This go around is a color challenge! Just look at these fabulous colors –

Our challenge was to pick at least three and create something.

Well……I managed to use…….

All five! I couldn’t believe it! Once I started stamping – it just grew from there!

I started with making a ‘cake’ from the Textures & Frames Sale-a-bration stamp set. Sadly it is only available for a few more days until the end of September.

I stamped the outer cake part in Petal pink, then the inner ‘icing’ in Polished Pink. Next came the Rich Razzleberry ‘flowers’.

The cake stand, the sentiment and the ‘candles’ came from the Sweets & Treats stamp set –

I used the stick from the caramel apples for the candles, lol!

After I stamped the panel, I added some coloring with Stampin” Blends. It’s a subtle detail that the card needed.

My initial plan was to trim the stamped panel down and adhere it to a scalloped panel, but I liked the look of the remaining scalloped frame laid over the stamped area – so I went with that instead! Doesn’t it make for a wow!?!?

I’d love to read you comments before going on to the next person!

This stamps is from the mini catalog! To see all the new items, click here, or the image –

It is also almost the end Sale-a-bration! You still have a few days to get some of these free items! To see all the must have Sale-a-bration options, click here, or the image –

You can also earn a free bundle of your choice if you sign up to be a demonstrator!