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PEAR PIZZAZZ 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

Paper Pumpkin Blog Hop – Safari Celebration

February 25, 2022 · 7 Comments

Happy Friday Stampers!

How about some great Paper Pumpkin ideas in a Blog Hop?

I recently got the February 2022 Paper Pumpkin Kit, Safari Celebration, and I just LOVE it! But honestly, I didn’t think I would like it based on the sneak peaks, so, just got one. Now I ‘need’ more, lol!

Here is what the kit included –

Here is the suggested way to create the cards –

I decided to mix it up creating these –

libbystamps, Stampin' Up, Safari Celebration, Paper Pumpkin February 2022 Safari Celebration, paper Pumpkin Blog Hop

So, so, cute!

I decided to mix up the card bases included in the kit adding a bit of Soft Suede on a Pear Pizzazz base.

I love the carefree look on the elephants face! Roller skates? On an elephant? Yes, please!!!

This giraffe character was my favorite. Look closely. All sorts of fun going on here. Banner between the horns. Lashes. Earrings. Cupcake. Animal print shirt. Cuffed pants. Heels. How can you not just love this??

This monkey though, his face! He is having the time of his life hula hooping! I guess I would to if I could hula hoop!

I just love all of them!

Which is your favorite?

Check out the other great ideas on our hop today! You will be inspired!

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

RICH RAZZLEBERRY CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

FLOWERING TULIPS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$23.00

Windmill Birthday

February 24, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Hello my stampin’ friends!

Welcome to our Thursday Create with Connie and Mary challenge!

Here is our current color challenge –

I’m in a ‘feeling Dutch’ mood this week, so I created this beauty –

So very pretty! The focal point, the windmill, is from the Windmill Fields Dies. They are soo pretty!

I mean, just look as the sweet little mini tulip border in Bumblebee card stock! This die is in there too!

I think the paper here really sets this Durch themed card off. It resembles Delft tiles!

What do you think? Lovely, right?

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!

WINDMILL FIELDS DIES
$33.00

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

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

NIGHT OF NAVY CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

IN GOOD TASTE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$21.00

Thank You Tulips

February 22, 2022 · 1 Comment

FLOWERING TULIPS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$23.00

Here is our newest two week challenge to inspire you –

Optional Theme : Watercolor

I love, Love, LOVE this tulip pattern paper from the Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper. I was an easy choice with this sketch and the watercolor theme!

Soo pretty!

Notice the 3D flower? It is so realistic looking. Such a great set of dies. The three colors really make it pop as well.

I think I’ll feature this card on my Card Buffet this weekend! First one since September! I am soo excited! Think this is a good card as one of the choices?

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.

LAYERING CIRCLES DIES
$35.00

FLOWERING TULIPS BUNDLE (ENGLISH)
$52.00

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

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

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

OLD OLIVE 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

TUXEDO BLACK MEMENTO INK PAD
$6.00

FLOWERING FIELDS 12” X 12” (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$11.50

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

TUXEDO BLACK MEMENTO INK PAD
$6.00

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

MULTIPURPOSE LIQUID GLUE
$4.00

BLESSINGS OF HOME CLING STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$25.00

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Color Me Happy

February 19, 2022 · 3 Comments

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

Our theme this week features images on cards that you can color! Stampin’ Up has a lot!

For me, the Blessings of Home stamp set is perfect for this type of card –

Am I right?!?! So pretty!!

I stamped the flower image in Night of Navy first.

I then colored it with a couple of Stampin’ Blends, Petal Pink and Mint Macaron and outlined in the Lightest Mint Macaron Blends after being die cut.

It is simple, elegant, and just soo pretty! And this bow – perfect!

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

FLOWERS OF HOME DIES
$32.00

BLESSINGS OF HOME BUNDLE (ENGLISH)
$51.25

NIGHT OF NAVY CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

TUXEDO BLACK MEMENTO INK PAD
$6.00

FAN BAKERS TWINE
$7.50

PETAL PINK STAMPIN’ BLENDS COMBO PACK
$9.00

MINT MACARON STAMPIN’ BLENDS COMBO PACK
$9.00

STAMPARATUS
$49.00

STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE
$120.00

HERE FOR YOU DIES (ENGLISH)
$32.00

Here For You

February 17, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Hello my stampin’ friends!

Welcome to our Thursday Create with Connie and Mary challenge!

Here is our newest layout challenge –

As simple as this sketch is, it took me a while to figure what I was going to create with it.

I love this though! These colors have soo much feeling!

I combined the Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper with the new Here For You Dies.

These words are a favorite of mine! This would be a great sympathy card or card for someone who needs a little pick up.

What do you think of this card? Pretty sweet, right?

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!

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

HAND-PENNED 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$11.50

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

HERE FOR YOU DIES (ENGLISH)
$32.00

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Love

February 12, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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

Our theme this week features cards showing love!

I went with a pretty, non-stamped card for my love –

I just love all the textures and dimension. I started with the Bouquet of Love Hybrid Embossing Folder in Real Red and Gold Foil. Pretty nifty how you can cut out the heart at the same time it is embossed!

I wanted the card to be simple in design so I added the die cut words from the new Hear For You Dies. I just trimmed out want I wanted.

It is on a Basic White card base, but a piece of the Pattern Party Designer Series Paper makes a nice subtle visual texture here.

What do you think? Lovely, right?

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

BOUQUET OF LOVE HYBRID EMBOSSING FOLDER
$29.00

REAL RED 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

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

GOLD FOIL SHEETS
$5.00

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

STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE
$120.00

MULTIPURPOSE LIQUID GLUE
$4.00

GUMBALL GREETINGS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET
$18.00

Best Things

February 10, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Hello my stampin’ friends!

Welcome to our Thursday Create with Connie and Mary challenge!

Here is our current color challenge –

Here is how I used these sweet colors –

Just adorable I’d say! This is the sweet little Gumball Greetings Bundle!

I paired it with the Sweet Talk Designer Series paper because of the colors!

The greeting is a great general one for just about anything too! I like that versatility!

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!

GUMBALL MACHINE DIES
$28.00

SCALLOPED CONTOURS DIES
$35.00

GUMBALL GREETINGS BUNDLE
$41.25

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

REAL RED CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

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

WHISPER WHITE 1/4″ (6.4 MM) CRINKLED SEAM BINDING RIBBON
$7.50

RHINESTONE BASIC JEWELS
$5.00

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.

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

FLOWING FLOWERS CLING STAMP SET
$25.00

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!

Just A Note

February 3, 2022 · 2 Comments

Hello my stampin’ friends!

Welcome to our Thursday Create with Connie and Mary challenge!

Here is our current color / layout challenge –

How about a little monochromatic card?

I used the gorgeous Sale-a-bration Designer Series Paper, Simply Marbleous, for this!

This lovely stamp set is the Flowing Flowers. Soo pretty! I stamped the flower and cut it by hand.

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!

SMOKY SLATE 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$8.75

BASIC GRAY CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

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

BANNERS PICK A PUNCH
$23.00

TURTLE FRIENDS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET
$16.00

Crafty Collaborations – Color Inspiration

January 31, 2022 · 15 Comments

Hello and happy Monday!

How about a creative color challenge blog hop to start your week?

Here are the lovely colors –

My friend just recently became a great grandma! This certainly worth a celebration!

A cute little turtle does the trick!

I just started building this card piece by piece until I was happy with it.

I think my favorite additions was the Artistry Blooms Adhesive Backed Sequins!

What is your favorite part?

Check us all out on the hop today! Lots of great ideas using these wonderful colors!

THANKS & HELLO EMBOSSING FOLDERS
$8.00

STITCHED SO SWEETLY DIES
$32.00

TURTLE FRIENDS BUNDLE (ENGLISH)
$30.50

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

HIGHLAND HEATHER CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

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

TURTLE PUNCH
$18.00

WHISPER WHITE 1/4″ (6.4 MM) CRINKLED SEAM BINDING RIBBON
$7.50

ARTISTRY BLOOMS ADHESIVE-BACKED SEQUINS
$7.00

FLOWERING TULIPS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$23.00

Thank You Tulips

January 27, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Hello my stampin’ friends!

Welcome to our Thursday Create with Connie and Mary challenge!

Here is our current color challenge –

I am having creative fun playing with these Tulip Dies this week –

These were simply created using one color of card stock (because of the challenge). They turned out soo pretty!

I cut out several of the tulip parts and just built each tulip with the layers. I added stems, leaves, and glued them on the scalloped rectangle.

For fun, I placed this on a gorgeous piece of Abstract Beauty Designer Series Paper.

Notice the sweet little Brass Butterflies – added a nice detail!

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!

SCALLOPED CONTOURS DIES
$35.00

LAYERING CIRCLES DIES
$35.00

FLOWERING TULIPS BUNDLE (ENGLISH)
$52.00

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

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

CALYPSO CORAL CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

ABSTRACT BEAUTY 4″ X 6″ (10.2 X 15.2 CM) SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$15.00

BRUSHED BRASS BUTTERFLIES
$10.00

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.

BEAUTIFUL SHAPES DIES
$29.00

FLOWERING TULIPS BUNDLE (ENGLISH)
$52.00

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

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

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

GRANNY APPLE GREEN 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

SWEET CONVERSATIONS PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$18.00

Crafty Collaborations – Valentine’s Day Blog Hop

January 24, 2022 · 16 Comments

Happy Monday!

How about some inspiration for some Valentine projects today?

I created a simple card using the Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper –

Although I figured out each size of these squares with pattern card stock, this layout would be great for scraps!

I placed them flush with thee top and bottom of the card leaving just enough space for a strip for the sentiment! The sentiment is from the Sweet Conversations stamp set.

What do you think? Simply adorable? I’ll be using the scrap layout again – I love it!

Check out everyone on our hop today! We’ve got some great ideas to share!

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

REAL RED CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

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