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St. Patrick's Day

CASing Melissa Davies 2026

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Welcome stampers!

We are a group of stampers who get together weekly in blog form to create with a theme each week. This is our weekly Create with Stamping Friends Saturday blog hop!

We are bringing back our much loved, CASing (Copy And Share), our own designers series for a few weeks. We pick a card from the previous year, use the same layout and colors, and recreate the card with current stamps and dies.

This week, we are CASing Melissa Davies of Rubber FUNatics. This card caught my eye –

I was interested in creating a St. Patrick’s Day card so I chose this design.

Here is my take on her cute card –

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I used a couple different stamps sets : Seasonal Celebrations and Good Luck, both are a must for St. Patrick’s Day cards.

I stamped the shamrock on Soft Sea Foam to mimic the two tone stamped sweater with her card.

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The sentiment was stamped on a die cut tag from the Filled with Sweetness Dies. The twine (sort of) cover the hole in the tag.

I glued a few Loose Gold Sequins to the card for a little flair.

Simply adorable!

Be sure to go around and check us all out to see how we all CASed the same designer! We also love to read comments too. Take a few minutes to say HI, or why you liked our project for the week.

Next up is Melissa Davies, back is Cindy Elam. Keep going to see all of us.

       

See you next week with more great inspirations!

Shop any of the products for this fabulous card by clicking on any of the icons below.

I appreciate your support of my home based business. Orders like yours help keep me craftin’ with my senior volunteer work and keep my Card Buffets going. Thank you in advance!


Product List

Seasonal Celebrations Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 167225 ]

Good Luck Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 167223 ]

Filled With Sweetness Dies [ 167474 ]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]

Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 146988 ]

Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 122924 ]

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147089 ]

Loose Gold Sequins [ 165267 ]

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [ 155475 ]

Basic Card Making Supplies 

Paper Snips

Paper Trimmer

Simply Scored

Bone Folder

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Stampin' Seal

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

Stampin' Dimensionals

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St. Patrick’s Day

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Hello my stampin’ friends!

Welcome to our Thursday Create with Stamping Friends challenge!

Here is this week’s new layout challenge to spark your creativity –

Another great layout this week!

Since March is around the corner, how about this –

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So, so cute! I combined the Easter Joy Specialty Designer Series Paper with the Pleasant Patterns Specialty Designer Series Paper creating a soft, sweet St. Patrick’s Day card.

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The nice shamrock is from the Seasonal Celebrations. I used the new Stampin’ Positioner to stamp it. It works well to get a solid stamped image.

Need all occasion sentiments? The St. Patrick’s Day I used is from Reason To Celebrate. It has lots of great occasions to choose from.

Check out the other Design Team’s use of these colors this week on our Create with Stamping Friends blog. You’ll see some fabulous ideas! Join us for the challenge too if you’d like!

Shop any of the products for this fabulous card by clicking on any of the icons below.

I appreciate your support of my home based business. Orders like yours help keep me craftin’ with my senior volunteer work and keep my Card Buffets going. Thank you in advance!


Product List

Seasonal Celebrations Photopolymer Stamp Set [ 167225 ]

Reason To Celebrate Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 166905 ]

Spotlight On Nature Dies [ 163580 ]

Hearts Of Love 3 D Embossing Folder [ 167071 ]

Specialty Plate [ 154711 ]

Shy Shamrock 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 163795 ]

Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [ 167099 ]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]

Shy Shamrock Classic Stampin Pad [ 163808 ]

Easter Joy 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 166939 ]

Pleasant Patterns 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [ 166950 ]

Basic Card Making Supplies 

Paper Snips

Paper Trimmer

Simply Scored

Bone Folder

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Stampin' Seal

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

Stampin' Dimensionals

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CASing Myself, Libby Fens

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Welcome stampers!

We are a group of stampers who get together weekly in blog form to create with a theme each week. This is our weekly Create with Stamping Friends Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week is CASing me!

I chose one of my favorite layouts and cards to recreate –

I gave this card a modern, March twist –

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I say March because I went all green with my card!

This pattern paper is from the Lovely Garden Designer Series Paper. It is a new Online Exclusive that will be available March 4.

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The sentiment is also from an upcoming new stamp, Tags of Thanks.

Of course the ribbon and punch have been around for a bit.

What do you think of my modern March card?

Be sure to go around and check us all out! We also love to read comments too. Take a few minutes to say HI, or why you liked our project for the week.

Next up is Melissa Davies, back is Cindy Elam. Keep going to see all of us.

     

See you next week with more great inspirations!

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

  • Stamp Set – 165404 Tags of Thanks
  • Punch – 163569 Labeled With Love
  • Card Stock – Garden Green, Very Vanilla
  • Ink – Garden Green
  • DSP – 165524 Lovely Garden
  • Other – Black & Very Vanilla Check 3/8″ Large Check Ribbon

Basic Card Making Supplies 

Paper Snips

Paper Trimmer

Simply Scored

Bone Folder

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Stampin' Seal

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

Stampin' Dimensionals

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Happy St. Patrick’s

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Happy Try Stampin’ on Tuesday!

Here is our newest two week challenge to inspire you –

Optional Theme : St Patrick’s Day

This was an easy card for me –

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I decided to use an unlikely paper, Enjoy the Journey Designer Series Paper. It’s shades of green, so it worked quite well here!

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I paired it with the Lucky Clover stamp set as it is perfect for the theme of St. Patrick’s Day!

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Simply a fun, playful card!

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.

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 advanc


Product List

Lucky Clover Cling Stamp Set (English)

$21.00

Soft Sea Foam 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

Enjoy The Journey 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.00

Paper Trimmer

$25.00

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25
Add All to Cart

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

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Welcome stampers!

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

Our inspirational them this week is our favorite Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper!

They are all great! Just look at what is available –

Favored Flowers 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.00

Day At The Farm 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.00

Dainty Flowers 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.00

Dandy Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$30.00

It is the last one, Dandy Designs that is probably a favorite of mine! I paired it with my favorite new stamp set too –

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The Lucky Clover bundle is new and fresh! And, not all the words are for St. Patrick’s Day either.

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The card really speaks for itself.

This is a great go-to layout for me. I let the pattern paper do all the work!

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I debated about adding more clovers, this was just enough! The touch of the bow in gold from the elegant trim was just enough!

This Designer Series Paper is free with a $100 USD, which may see like a lot, however, this paper has 48 12″ x 12″ sheets. You get a huge pack of paper! Huge! 

Go forward to check out Debbie Henderson, and back to Cindy Elam. I know they’ll have some great ideas with these wonderful Sale-a-brations papers!

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!


Product List

Lucky Clover Bundle (English)

$36.00

Lucky Clover Cling Stamp Set (English)

$21.00

Lucky Clover Punch

$19.00

Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.25

Gold Foil Sheets

$5.00

Dandy Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$30.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Simply Elegant Trim

$7.50

Paper Trimmer

$25.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

$7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25
Add All to Cart

Sending Luck & Love

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Hello my Stampin’ friends!

I am finally taking a bit of time to play with some new, and soon-to-retire,  stamp stuff!

I am feeling lucky today  –

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As you can see, I am using the Gingham Cottage Designer Series paper again. This time, I also used the soon-to-retire Scary Silhouette Dies.

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The new products I paired these items is the new Lucky Clover Bundle, which contains is a stamp set and coordinating punch. I am really glad to see this. We have needed this ‘lucky’ for a long while!

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I used the Stamparatus to get a great solid stamped image on these clovers. Since it was out, I also used it on the sentiment as well! Do you have a Stampartatus? I use it more and more these days!

Stay tuned tomorrow to see how I use the Gingham Cottage Designer Series Paper again!

Remember, it is 48 double sided sheets of Designer Series Paper on sale for $18! And, the Scary Silhouette Dies are on sale for $14.40!

Shop any of the products for this fabulous card by clicking on any of the icons below. New, upcoming products are not listed below. Sale prices do not show here, but are shown when you click the icon.  I appreciate your support of my small, home based business. Thank you in advance!


Product List

Scary Silhouettes Dies

$24.00

Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.25

Distressed Gold 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

$5.00

Gingham Cottage 12" X 12" (30,5 X 30,5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$30.00

Gold & Vanilla 3/8" (1 Cm) Satin Edged Ribbon

$8.00

Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins

$7.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$125.00

Paper Trimmer

$25.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25

You’re Good as Gold

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So sorry about no Tuesday Tip yesterday – daughter is on Spring Break – and I just did not post……you understand, right?

On to todays little gems. I say ‘gems’ because there is so many of these little guys. Take a look at my latest treats for my co-workers –

Aren’t they just adorable? I made little boxed treats for St. Patrick’s Day. Inside are 3 gold wrapped chocolate coins. I am so imposed with the way these turned out. Easy, quick and a great little surprise!

Here is a close up of the box with a side view –

And, well, what do you think?

As I was preparing these, I had a few extra stamped circle images. I took those and started a banner of sorts. Look closer here –

I think I might back these onto a Perfect Pennants Bigz Triangle or something. I just thought it went so well with the boxes.

In order to get the flap to stay closed, I popped up the circle with Diminsionals on the bottom half. The flap gets tucked in under it. The center shamrock is also popped up. The single stamp and 6×6 In-Color DSP are both retired Stampin’ Up items (of course!!).

Happy Stampin’

Libby

Blossom Clover

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Well now, just look at this sweet little number sure to please for St. Patrick’s Day. It is already in the mail as we post this, but…….got a few things I wanted to post this week. And, I just had to share this in time for you to make one yourself.

I was just playing around – creating my round of cards for my March Card Buffet and I accidentally came up with these little clovers –

See, I was punching with the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch and one punched shape was short a scallop. I removed it trying to create something else when it hit me – these look like a clover. With the little stem and all. So, there you have it. And, they really do look like little clovers, don’t you think?

Supplies. Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set. Basic Black Ink. Whisper White Card Stock. Paper Source Spruce Card Stock. 6×6 Hostess In-Color 10-11 DSP Paper Pack. Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch. Scallop Trim Border Punch. Note Cards.

Now, when I made this card, my base was the Note Cards. I love this ‘size’, it makes for cute, quick cards – and a nice envelope ready to go. I also popped up the 3rd ‘clover’ with a Dimensional. Doesn’t photograph well, but, in person it is really that added touch!

Leave me a comment for Good Luck –

Happy Stampin’

Libby

shoppin’

Card Buffet Fun

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This weekend I ventured into a new direction in my stamp classes. With a fabulous Sale-A-Bration Catalog and lots of must see Occasions Mini Catalog products – how can you possible show all the neat items in just a 3 month time span? So, that got me to thinking……and, I decided to venture to hosting a Card Buffet! See –

I really liked how it came together. My goal was 10 projects, but, due to the holiday last week, my stamp order did not arrive in time – so – I ended up with 8 projects to choose from. Not bad. Everyone seemed to enjoy the selection.

I had all the supplies for each project in a numbered box.

And, everything was pre-cut,  pre-scored, and bagged – ready to just ‘create’! I ran out of a few of the cards, but it was no trouble to whip up another supply bag.

So, all in all, this was a great success. I will definitely being doing this again. I like to see happy stampers!

I will post up close pictures of the projects as the days go on.

Happy Stampin’

Libby

shoppin’ 

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