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Designer Paper Loves with Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop

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Welcome stampers!

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

Our theme this week features our favorite Designer Series Papers!

With every new catalog comes lots of great new Designer Papers! I haven’t had a chance to play with them much, but this one sure did catch my eye –

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This is the Masterfully Made Designer Series Paper. It is all bright, creative patterns resembling torn paper! I pulled out my Melon Mambo card stock to accent it. When is the last time you used this color?

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As you can see, I let the paper do all the work for this mini-slim card. My card is 3 1/2″ x 6″. 

I added a nice gold bow and used these gorgeous Brushed Brass Butterflies as this card really needs no additional anything!

Now, go create a bold card for yourself!

To see more fabulous Designer Series Papers, check out  everyone on our hop today. Up next is Debbie Henderson, and back is Cindy Elam.

We will see you next week!

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Product List

Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic White 12 X12 (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock

Masterfully Made 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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

Brushed Brass Butterflies

Paper Snips

Paper Trimmer

Stampin' Seal

Stampin' Dimensionals

Hi, Friend

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Hello my stampin’ friends!

Welcome to our Thursday Create with Connie and Mary challenge!

Here is our current color challenge –

I created a really fun card with these colors!

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The flowers are created from some new stand alone dies, the Paper Florist Dies. These are meant to make lots of different kinds of flowers. I created a couple different type here. Some of the centers are from the dies, others are the Neutrals Adhesive-Backed Sequins.

What is neat about this card is that you can remove the flowers for a hidden message –

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I used the new Nested essentials Dies, another great stand alone set of dies, in two ways here. One as a pullout for the flowers. The other for the actual flower pot itself! I cut the larger one in half for the pot, adding a strip of card stock for the lip of the pot. This new Copper Clay is great for a pot!

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I used the same dies to make a flag tag for my sweet sentiment. Perfect addition without being to overpowering.

I was really stumped as to what to add for a background until I remembered I ordered the new In Color treat bags! I cut one up and adhered it to Basic White card stock before using it on the card front. They make a perfect, subtle background! I also added a small strip on the inside to tie in all the colors.

I love this card and I am sure it will brighten someone’s day when I send it out.

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!

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Stamp It Up with Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop

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Welcome stampers!

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

Our theme this week features our favorite new annual catalog stamp set!

Thankfully my order arrived just in time for our theme this week! I added this stamp set last minute and I am soo glad I did. Just look how cute!

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The is the new Just My Type stamp set!

I loved that there are five letters in H E L L O . It’s perfect for a rainbow of stamping colors!

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Also, the sentiment for the inside was a bit of an inspiration too!

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I can not wait to send this out to make someone’s day! Wouldn’t you just love to receive this?

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!

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Product List

Just My Type Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad

Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Paper Trimmer

Stampin' Seal

Stampin' Dimensionals

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Celebrate – You!

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Hello my stampin’ friends!

Welcome to our Thursday Create with Connie and Mary challenge!

This week we have a layout challenge –

I was inspired to create a card that would be perfect for a recital or performance – it’s about that time of the year, again!

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Don’t you just love these sweet colors together?

Highland Heather
Lemon Lolly
Bubble Bath

I made a template for this card first to get all my sizes right and the angle looking correct. Then started plugging in the elements in to create the finished card.

The punched cat was the first thing and the inspiration for the rest of the card! That’s right, this cutie is in the paper ready to use! I added card stock colors from the colors on the cat.

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After adding the card stock pieces, I noticed that there needed to be some *pop* to the card. I embossed the background and added the curtains from the coordinating dies!

The flower centers were colored using a dark Stampin’ Blends. By doing that, I tied in the card base too!

What do you think? Super cute, right?

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

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Paper Snips

Paper Trimmer

Simply Scored

Bone Folder

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

Stampin' Seal

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

Stampin' Dimensionals

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

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Welcome stampers!

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

Our theme this week features welcoming the 2023-2025 In Colors!

I created a simple card letting all of this new Fresh As a Daisy Designer Series Paper do most of the work for me!

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Such pretty colors showing off the daisies-like flowers with the Boho Blue Centers on the Copper Clay washed background.

The edging comes from the Deckled Edge Dies. I created texture by using the Painted Texture Embossing Folder. It enhances the painted look of this background.

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The focal point was placed on a piece of Pebbled Path, a new In Color. This is going to be a great neutral color for me!

Last, the sentiment is stamped in Pebbled Path on Very Vanilla, same as the card base. I chose Very Vanilla as a contrast to the white on the flowers. These new In Colors look softer, blending better with the Very Vanilla for me.

I am excited to see everyone’s new takes on the In Colors! How about you? Next is Debbie Henderson, and you probably came from Cindy Elam. I know they’ll have some great ideas for us!

We will see you next week!

  • Bundle – Cheerful Daisies
  • Stamp Set – Cheerful Daisies
  • Dies / Embossing – Deckled Rectangles Dies, Painted Texture 3D EF
  • Card Stock – Very Vanilla, Pebbled Path
  • Ink – Pebbled Path
  • DSP – Fresh As a Daisy

Thanks

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Hello my stampin’ friends!

Welcome to our Thursday Create with Connie and Mary challenge!

Here is our current color challenge –

Playing with a few more retiring items again today creating a lovely thanks card –

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I punched out these flowers from the retiring Regency Park Designer Series Paper. Thankfully, the Petal Park Builder Punch will carry over.

I decided to go with a pattern of flowers on the card. Behind them is a lovely background from the Stitched Greenery Die.

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I added the thanks in Distressed Gold. Sadly, the Amazing Thanks Dies are retiring too! Since these are on sale, it did not cost that much to create this card!

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!

Retiring Products

Amazing Thanks Dies (English)

Stitched Greenery Die

Regency Park 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

Elegant Faceted Gems

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Basic Supplies

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

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Welcome stampers!

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

Our theme this week is all the new colors that have joined us!

Of the eleven new and returning colors, I chose a returning color, Blueberry Bushel to feature.

Since Graduation is around the corner, this nice bright, school-like, blue was the perfect color to feature for a Graduation Fun Fold card –

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And, of course, I used new stuff! This is the Beautiful Balloons Bundle, stamp set and dies. It is a celebration themed set and very versatile.

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As the card opens, the hat flips back, the gown is exposed.

This variegated star pattern is also new. It is the Bright & Beautiful 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper. This is going to be a favorite pack of paper for me for sure!

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I featured the Designer Series Paper again on the inside of the card.

Well? What do you think of this bright, new, returning Blueberry Bushel color?

What do you think of this card wonderful Graduation card?

Want to see more of the new colors? Check out Debbie Henderson, Cindy Elam, and all the other on our hop today. I know they’ll have some great ideas for us!

We will see you next week!

The Beautiful Balloons Bundle, Bright & Beautiful 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper, and any Blueberry Bushel supplies will be available May 2, 2023. I appreciate your support of my small, home based business. Thank you in advance!


Product List

Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad

Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin’ Pad
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Silver Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Pack

Basic Craft Supplies

Good Vibe Butterfly

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Hello my stampin’ friends!

Welcome to our Thursday Create with Connie and Mary challenge!

Here is our current layout challenge –

I am spending a few more posts playing with Last Chance items.

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Here I used the Best Butterflies Bundle and the Butterfly Kisses Designer Series Paper.

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These colors are fresh and fun. Soo appropriate for Spring!

This was such a great layout, I played around with it. I rotated the sketch and it looks just as pretty too!

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Either card is perfect to send good vibes! 

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Which one do you like better? Portrait or landscape?

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!

Retiring Products

Best Butterflies Bundle (English)

Best Butterflies Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

Build A Butterfly Dies

Butterfly Kisses 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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Birthday Kisses

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Happy Try Stampin’ on Tuesday!

Here is our newest two week challenge to inspire you –

Optional Theme : Flower

I decided not to use a flower here. Instead, a wonderful gift –

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I am playing with a few more items before they retire from Stampin’ Up. We always know the Designer Series Paper retires. I used the Butterfly Kisses Designer Series Paper for this bright and bold card. It is on sale for $9.60!

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The sweet ‘bow’ on the package it actually part of a butterfly from the Build a Butterfly Dies. This just shows an additional way to used things.

The sentiment is also retiring. It is from the Art Gallery stamp set. That set has several wonderful greetings in a simple, clean font. And, some pretty two step flowers.

The magic of this card is the inside –

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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 card contains these retiring products :

Art Gallery Photopolymer Stamp Set

Build A Butterfly Dies

Butterfly Kisses 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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Product List 

Starry Sky 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad

Basics 3 D Embossing Folders

Basic Craft Supplies

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

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Welcome stampers!

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

Our theme this week is our favorite stamp we will miss that is retiring.

Oh, oh, oh…….so may favorites retiring! I love the Shaded Summer stamp set!

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This is an underrated stamp set. It has all these wonderful sentiments, seven to be exact! I chose, Love You, Friend, because we just don’t say it often enough to our friends.

I stamped everything in Pacific Point as it is a nice bold blue! Sadly, it is retiring.  It reminds me of Delft Blue. And paired with Daffodil Delight – a winner of a combination!

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The focal point looks wonderful on this Stitched Greenery Die too. It creates a subtle background. I will definitely miss this die. I used it a lot! 

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

We will see you next week!

This card contains these retiring products :

Stitched Greenery Die

$32.00
$19.20

Shaded Summer Cling Stamp Set

$23.00
$23.00

Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00
$7.20

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Product List

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.25

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$125.00

Paper Trimmer

$25.00

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25
Add All to Cart

Watercolor Happy Birthday

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Hello my stampin’ friends!

Welcome to our Thursday Create with Connie and Mary challenge!

Here is our current color challenge –

I am playing with a few retiring items one last time. This is the Art Gallery stamp set –

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This watercolor look is just beautiful! And, this stamp is down to $8.80 (from $22), and the Floral Gallery Dies are $13.60 (from $34)!

This is a two-step stamp that was stamped and colored using blends in the same color. I also masked some of the flowers off the create an overlap look. This can be done with Masking Paper or simply a Post-It self stick note.

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The last detail was the embossing followed by the sentiment. This stamp set has 9 wonderful sentiments!

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!

This card contains these retiring products :

Art Gallery Photopolymer Stamp Set

$22.00
$8.80

Floral Gallery Dies

$34.00
$13.60

Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00
$6.40

Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25
$9.25 

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Let’s Celebrate You

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Happy Try Stampin’ on Tuesday!

Here is our newest two week challenge to inspire you –

I went with both in a unique, bold way –

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So bright and cheerful! I love how this turned out!

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This was one last play with the Celebrate Sunflowers, the Sunflower Dies, Pacific Point card, stock and Mango Melody card stocks as all four of these are retiring at the end of April. I will miss these, but so many great products and new colors coming our way!

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 card contains these retiring products :

Sunflowers Dies

$33.00
$23.10

Celebrate Sunflowers Cling Stamp Set (English)

$24.00
$24.00

Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25
$9.25 

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Product List

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.25

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.75

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$125.00

Paper Trimmer

$25.00

Paper Snips

$11.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

$7.00

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25
Add All to Cart

Seaside – Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop

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Welcome stampers!

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

Our theme this week is seaside cards!

Sea or beach theme cards I do not create very often. This was a great challenge for me! Look how pretty –

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I used the Season of Chic Suite for this lovely card. The stamp, dies, and Distressed Gold will be in the next catalog! YAY! 

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I used one of my go-to layouts here. I just started adding elements until I thought it was complete. The last detail was the addition of these Opal Rounds, they are perfect here!

Check out all out themed card starting with Debbie Henderson, and back to Cindy Elam.

We will see you next week!

This card contains these retiring products :

Texture Chic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

$15.00
$15.00

Opal Rounds

$7.50
$3.75

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Additional Products List

Texture Chic Suite Collection (English)

$77.50

Season Of Chic Bundle (English)

$57.50

Season Of Chic Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$27.00

Chic Dies

$37.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.25

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

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

$5.00

Paper Trimmer

$25.00

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

$7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25
Add All to Cart

Ride On – It’s Your Birthday

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Hello my stampin’ friends!

Welcome to our Thursday Create with Connie and Mary challenge!

Here is our current layout challenge –

I decide to create a masculine card for today’s challenge –

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We always need masculine cards and this Legendary Ride Bundle is a perfect place to start!

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I also used the coordinating Ready to Ride Designer Series Paper. This bike on the card is from one of the pages and it fussy cut. Others in the paper can be cut using the dies!

For the sentiment, I used the Label Me Fancy punch which will be retiring at thee end of the month.

This card contains retiring products :

  • Ready to Ride Designer Series Paper, sale for $12
  • Label Me Fancy punch, sale for $11.40

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!

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!


Pick Me Up – Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop

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Welcome stampers! Happy April 1st – no foolin’! 

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

Our theme this week features cards designed to pick you up!

How could you not smile when you see this cute little Rhino?

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This adorable stamp set can be found online! It is just as cute as can be!

I combined him with the Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper. These particular patterns work well looking safari-like!  

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If you look closely, I snipped the sides of his legs to go over the sentiment. Just a little detail that adds to the simple WOW of this card!

I sure hope it brought a smile to you today!

This card contains retiring products :

  • Sahara Sand card stock
  • Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper

For more great cards, 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!


Product List

Rhino Ready Bundle (English)

$50.25

Rhino Ready Cling Stamp Set (English)

$24.00

Rhino Ready Dies

$32.00

Decorative Circle Punch

$19.00

Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

$6.00

Awash In Beauty 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

$12.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$125.00

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25
Add All to Cart

You’re A Friend

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Happy Try Stampin’ on Tuesday!

Here is our newest two week challenge to inspire you –

Optional Theme : Bunny, Duck, and / or Lamb

I think I’ve got a great card to share today –

libbystamps, Stampin' Up, Easter Bunny Bundle, Easter Bunny, Easter Bunny Punch, Decorative Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Design A Daydream DSP, Easter, CCMC, Create with Connie and Mary Challenges

I have soo much pattern paper that I thought Easter cards for friends would be a great way to use up some of it! Here, this card features the Design a Daydream Designer Series Paper.

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I punched bunnies from the So Saffron card stock to coordinate with the card base and colors in the paper.

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The sweet Decorative Circle Punch was a nice way to accentuate the sentiment.

What do you think? Sweet enough for friends for Easter?

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.

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Product List

Easter Bunny Bundle (English)

$34.00

Easter Bunny Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$19.00

Easter Bunny Punch

$19.00

Decorative Circle Punch

$19.00

2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch

$22.00

So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.25

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Design A Daydream 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper

$18.00

Linen Thread

$5.00

Paper Snips

$11.00

Paper Trimmer

$25.00

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

$7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25
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Spring is Here with Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop

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Welcome stampers!

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

Our theme this week is Spring cards!

When I think of Spring in Texas, I think of Bluebonnets. Every year, I try to create a card with a cleaver way to stamp a Bluebonnet. This years card –

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I chose to use one of the flower stamps in the Sending Smiles stamp set repeatedly in Pacific Point. I stamped it three times going up the flower overlapping as I went along.

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I used the stamp for the leaves and greenery that grow with these beautiful wild flowers.

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Notice this great layout? It is from Create With Connie and Mary Challenges.

The sentiment was stamped and die cut from the new Radiating Stitches Dies. These are found online and not in any publication.

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!


Product List

Sending Smiles Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

$22.00

Something Fancy Cling Stamp Set (English)

$23.00

Radiating Stitches Dies

$30.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$10.25

Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$9.25

Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

$8.00

Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

$7.50

Paper Trimmer

$25.00

Paper Snips

$11.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

$125.00

Specialty Plate

$10.50

Stampin' Seal

$8.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.25
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With Deepest Sympathy

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Hello my stampin’ friends!

Welcome to our Thursday Create with Connie and Mary challenge!

Here is our current layout challenge –

I flipped the layout upside down for this –

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A very nice sympathy card. We all need these from time to time, but they are difficult to make when we actually need them.

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I was inspired to use some of the pattern paper packs I have. I used the Abigail Rose for this card. These colors are neutral enough for male of female.

I added the cross-hatch embossing from the Basic 3D Embossing Folders. These can be found online, just not in any publication.

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The sentiment is from the well loved, Something Fancy stamp set.

These were easy enough to create a few to have on hand for whenever. I also featured them on my Card Buffet this past weekend.

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!

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!

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