Stitched With Whimsy Dies

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CASing Myself with Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop

October 7, 2023 · Leave a Comment

Welcome stampers!

Happy World Card Making Day! I hope you are spending the day creating. Perhaps our blog hop will give you lots of great ideas!

It’s our weekly Create with Connie and Mary Saturday blog hop!

Our theme this week is CASing ME, wahoo!

And, you know what? I was stumped as to what card (within the past year) to case! I decided on this one –

I created a similar version –

Pretty close with these Handcrafted Elements Dies. These are a stand alone die as there is no stamp or specific paper that goes with them, just a gorgeous die!

I like the idea of an elegant Santa suit ornament. This would be nice in any of our reds, Poppy Parade specifically!

Everything else was the same. I almost went with a black sentiment. Wished I would have. It would have popped a bit more.

This just may be this years Santa card for my annual Christmas Card Class, going on my 10th year for this!!!!

I can not wait to see what was CASed of mine! 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 with one last designer to be inspired by.

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!

Product List

Basic Card Making Supplies

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Thanks So Much Punkin’

September 21, 2023 · 2 Comments

Hello my stampin’ friends!

Welcome to our Thursday Create with Connie and Mary challenge!

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

I thought about this layout for a bit before creating this fall pretty –

I started with creating the pumpkin using the Countryside Corners Dies. The embossing really took this pumpkin to the next level!

The other side of the One Horse Open Sleigh Designer Series Paper works so well for fall cards! That’s what I used here.

I used lots of dies for all the pieces here. I cut the leaf from the Autumn Leaves Dies and the ‘twig’ is from the Merry & Bright Dies!

What do you think? Cute as can be, 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!

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

Basic Card Making Supplies

[103579]

[122334]

[102300]

Love Cats Cling Stamp Set (English)

[104430]

Kid Valentines with Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop

February 4, 2023 · Leave a Comment

Welcome stampers!

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

Our theme this week features Valentines for kids!

Kids love animals, right?

And interactive cards, too!

This is an Easel Card and the Love Cats stamp! Soo adorable together!

The addition of the two sentiments using the Heart Punch Pack tops the cake!

The mix of the strip of Designer Series Paper and the colored Heart Pearls is just sweet as can be for a Valentine.

What do you think? Would this be kiddo approved?

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

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

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$21.00

Deckled Rectangles Dies

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$30.00

Stitched With Whimsy Dies

[155314]

$29.00

Heart Punch Pack

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$38.00

Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[141416]

$9.25

Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[159268]

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Country Floral Lane 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[160375]

$12.00

Heart Pearls

[159190]

$8.00

Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[154884]

$9.00

Paper Trimmer

$25.00

Stamparatus

[146276]

$49.00

$125.00

Take Your Pick

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$10.00

$7.00

$8.00

[104430]

$4.25

COUNTRY WREATHS DIES
$39.00

With Love

January 5, 2023 · 2 Comments

Hello my stampin’ friends!

Happy new catalog day!

And, welcome to our Thursday Create with Connie and Mary challenge! First one of 2023!

Here is our first color challenge for the year –

Love these colors, don’t you? Here is how I used them –

With new products from the January – June Mini Catalog! I started with this Country Floral Lane Designer Series Paper, adding the focal point.

For the focal point, I used the Country Bouquet Bundle, stamp set and punch. Look closely and you can see the detailing on the strip behind the two hearts. This is a new banner punch called Happy Labels Pick A Punch.

All wonderful products this time around!

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!

Bundle – 160383
Stamp Set – 160377
Dies / Embossing – 155314
Punches – 16038s, 160693
Card Stock – 159268, 146982, 138337, 159276
Ink – 159216, 147105
DSP – 160375

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Country Christmas

December 10, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Welcome stampers!

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

Our holiday theme today will be a country Christmas!

This was fun to create! I started with the Painted Christmas Designer Series Paper.

The first two layers were cut with the Stitched with Whimsy Dies.

Next came the wreath. I used a few different card stocks and the Country Wreaths dies to create a simple focal point.

The card was busy with both Designer Paper Patterns. I felt the wreath

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!

CRUMB CAKE 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$9.25

REAL RED 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$9.25

GARDEN GREEN 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$9.25

SOFT SUEDE 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$9.25

PAINTED CHRISTMAS 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$12.00

STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE
$125.00

PAPER SNIPS SCISSORS
$11.00

MINI STAMPIN’ DIMENSIONALS
$4.25

FINE-TIP GLUE PEN
$7.00

SPRUCED UP BUNDLE (ENGLISH)
$45.00

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Beginning To Look like Christmas

November 26, 2022 · 2 Comments

Welcome stampers!

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

Our theme today is : It’s beginning to look like Christmas

A lot of people put up a Christmas tree during the Thanksgiving weekend. This card reminds me of that –

This is the Decorated with Happiness Bundle. It is pretty cool how it cuts two usable die cuts at once! I used both here. I loved the two ‘santa suits’.

The star made a nifty santa buckle.

I debated about what color to stamp the sentiment in, but I chose Real Red.

The addition of the Sequins were just what the card needed.

Such a sweet Christmas card! 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!

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!

SPRUCED UP PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$18.00

SPRUCED UP OUTLINES DIES
$32.00

VERY VANILLA 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$10.25

REAL RED 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$9.25

BASIC BLACK 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$9.25

GOLD FOIL SHEETS
$5.00

REAL RED CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$8.00

ADHESIVE BACKED SEASONAL SEQUINS
$7.00

STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE
$125.00

PAPER SNIPS SCISSORS
$11.00

STAMPIN’ DIMENSIONALS
$4.25

FINE-TIP GLUE PEN
$7.00

SWEET GINGERBREAD BUNDLE (ENGLISH)
$45.75

From Our Home To Yours

November 15, 2022 · 2 Comments

Happy Try Stampin’ on Tuesday!

Here is our newest two week challenge to inspire you –

Optional Theme : Holiday Blues

This challenge inspired me to play with this adorable Sweetest Gingerbread bundle –

I had no idea how fun this set was! Just look how cute! I die cut my houses first, then added the stamping, and the die cut windows. Simple. Adorable.

Yes, I rotated the sketch to fit my card design better. You can do that too, if you need to!

The sweet tiny hearts are from the retired Dog Builder Punch. I have kept this punch specifically for these hearts! The are the perfect size!

I placed the houses on a pattern piece from the Storybook Gnomes. I added the Stitched With Whimsey die cut border edge all around. It gives the card that added detail it needed. When I adhered it down, I only adhered the part inside the stitching so the outer part would go up a bit.

What do you think? Does this card chase the winter blues away?

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 advance!

SWEET GINGERBREAD PHOTOPOLYMER STAMP SET (ENGLISH)
$18.00

GINGERBREAD HOUSE DIES
$33.00

BASIC WHITE 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$10.25

POOL PARTY 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$9.25

BLUSHING BRIDE 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$9.25

POPPY PARADE 8-1/2″ X 11″ CARDSTOCK
$9.25

POOL PARTY CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$8.00

STORYBOOK GNOMES 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
$12.00

STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE
$125.00

PAPER SNIPS SCISSORS
$11.00

STAMPIN’ DIMENSIONALS
$4.25

FINE-TIP GLUE PEN
$7.00

Your Kindness

June 30, 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 just had to use this cute little guy –

This little gnome is just adorable! He will be available this Friday!

He is from the Kindest Gnome Bundle. This is adorable mushroom is too! Instead of stamping the image and die cutting it, I just die cut the card stock and trimmed it to create a mushroom. I also embossed each piece to give it some interest.

I felt the card still needed something, so I added the border from the Stitched With Whimsy Dies and a punched cloud!

So, so cute!

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!

Bundle – KIndest Gnome Bundle
Stamp Set – KIndest Gnome
Dies / Embossing – Gnome Dies, Stitched With Whimsy Dies, Stripes & Splatters Embossing Folders
Punches – Cloud
Card Stock – Basic White, Balmy Blue, So Saffron, Orchid Oasis, etal Pink
Ink – Orchid Oasis
DSP – 2022-2024 In Color 6×6 DSP

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – New Beginnings

January 1, 2022 · 2 Comments

Welcome to my first post for the new 2022 year – a blog hop with Create with Connie and Mary!

Our theme this week features new stuff from the upcoming catalogs!

These cactus though! This is the Cactus Cuties Bundle, stamp set and punch.

Initially, I was going for a simple card and a stepped up card.

But, they ended up being about the same. Adorable!

The other version was the stamped off version of these images.

A few of the images can be punched using the coordinating punch, others I cut by hand.

I also added the Stitched With Whimsy Dies as a background. Rectangles as one, squares on the diagonal on the other.

Just cute as can be! Don’t you agree?

Enjoy seeing all the new stuff everyone has to show off! Next is Debbie Henderson, and back is Cindy Elams. I know they’ll have some great ideas for us!

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

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

CALYPSO CORAL CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

CINNAMON CIDER CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

PEAR PIZZAZZ CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

OLD OLIVE CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

GARDEN GREEN CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

MINI STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE
$60.00

PAPER SNIPS SCISSORS
$10.00

STAMPIN’ DIMENSIONALS
$4.00

PREPAID PAPER PUMPKIN SUBSCRIPTION 1-MONTH
$21.00

Stamping INKspirations Blog Hop – December 2021

December 11, 2021 · 5 Comments

Good afternoon stampers!

I’m soo excited to be back hopping with y’all! And, I’m feeling zealous with three hops todays too!

Our theme this time around is Christmas songs!

I have been itching to play with any and all of my stamp supplies, especially the most recent Paper Pumpkin, Gifts Galore. All the fun, whimsical elements bring a lot of Christmas songs to mind.

I went with the stacked presents for my projects today! ‘It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas’ or ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’, or ‘A Holly Jolly Christmas’ –

Super cute, right??

I strategically cut the gifts stack apart.

I paired like colored gifts together.

And made gift card holders from them!

What do you think? Just as cute as can be!

So happy to be able to take some time out and craft while listening to Christmas songs!

Angie McKenzie ● Libby Fens ● Leonie Stuart

Mo Rootes ● Aurélie Fabre ● Gez Carpenter

Rochelle Laird-Smith ● Tricia Butts ● Elaine de Montmorency

Jill Chapman ● Jo Blackman ● Jan Musselman

Annette Ball ● Karen Henderson ● Teri West

Danielle Kassing ● Terry Hamilton ● Susan Simpson

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

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

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

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

POPPY PARADE CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
$7.50

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

STAMPIN’ CUT & EMBOSS MACHINE
$120.00

STAMPIN’ DIMENSIONALS
$4.00

Trick -or- Treat Witches

October 13, 2021 · 3 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 –

Perfect time for a sweet Halloween card –

Pretty funny, huh? I don’t have any Stampin’ Up witch stamps this year, so I created one from one of the skeletons in the Cute halloween Designer Series Paper –

I improvised and colors the face with a Stampin’ Blends in Granny Apple Green. I also added a witch hat to create her.

The hat came from the Clever Cats stamp set –

To get a perfectly stamped image, I used the Stamparatus to stamp it. Yes, it was fussy cut!

This simple sentiment that says it all is from the Little Delights stamp set. It’s awesome because it can be used for a variety of fall occasions!

Please join our Make The Cards Challenge this week! We’d love to see your creations! Use whatever products you have too!

Stamp Set – Clever Cats, Little Delights
Dies / Embossing – Stitched With Whimsy Dies
Card Stock – Granny Apple Green
Ink – Black Memento
DSP – Cute Halloween
Other – Stamparatus, Stampin Blends

Gather Together

August 11, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Happy Wednesday my friends!

It’s Wednesday! On Wednesdays we have a new challenge from Make the Cards Challenge –

These are soo much fun! I love all the choices!

I am continuing my week of using the Pretty Pumpkins bundle –

I love this Cajun Craze color –

So I managed to use from the list : ribbon, embossing folder, stitching, card stock layers. Whew!

You can see the faint stitching around the top of the pumpkins. I used the Stitched With Whimsy Dies for this –

Yes, these are a favorite of mine!

The background paper that everything sits on is from the Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper. I bet you’d never guess that!

I might feature this card on my upcoming Card Buffet. It is so pretty! And, just screams FALL!

How about joining us this week at Make the Cards Challenge! Use whatever products you have to create with! The list for this challenge gives you lots of creative freedom!

Stamp Set – Pretty Pumpkins
Dies / Embossing – Detailed Pumpkins Dies, Stitched With Whimsy Dies
Bundle – Pretty Pumpkins
Card Stock – Cajun Craze, Bumblebee, Very Vanilla
Ink – Cajun Craze
DSP – Pansy Petals
Other – Bumblebee 1/4″ Gingham Ribbon

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

Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop – Pastel Chalks Techniques

June 26, 2021 · 2 Comments

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

Our theme this week features ideas on how to use the new Soft Pastel Assortment Chalks –

I went with a simple technique that has been around for a long time, Poppin Pastels. To keep up with my theme this week, I used it with the Hydrangea Haven stamp set –

Simply gorgeous, right???

Simple as well! To create this, I first stamped the flower image in Versamark. It is a sticky ink and stays tacky for a bit enabling you to add something to it such as embossing powder, foil, or chalks! It is quite versatile.

To apply the chalks, I took the two colors I wanted to use and scribbled on a piece of scratch paper about the size of a quarter.

I used a Sponge Dauber to pick up the first chalk color, Gorgeous Grape. I then tapped the flower area that was stamped in Versamark so the color would adhere! I also used a rubbing motion once I cover the areas with the initial pat.

I then went to the other color, Mossy Meadow, with the same technique. Once finished, I took a soft bristle (glitter) brush to remove the excess chalk dust.

This just makes for a soft, pretty coloring.

I added the embossed stitching using the Stitched With Whimsy Dies to add some simple detailing to the card.

You can set the chalk color once finished, although I did not.

Get lots of ideas and examples from all of us on how to use the chalks. Go forward to check out Debbie Henderson, and back to Cindy Elam. I know they’ll have some great ideas to share with us!

Stamp Set – Hydrangea Haven
Dies / Embossing – Stitched With Whimsy Dies
Card Stock – Basic White
Ink – Versamark, Gorgeous Grape
Other – Soft Pastel Assortment, Sponge Daubers

Hydrangea Congrats

June 22, 2021 · 6 Comments

Happy Try Stampin’ on Tuesday!

We have a great new two week sketch for you today –

Optional Theme : Embossing

We are also pairing up with Double Trouble for an added challenge to the twist! Check out the twist!

I am personally challenging myself to using the Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper* this week! It is retiring soon and I just haven’t played with it much. Just look how pretty it is –

And, this is how the sketch and paper coe together –

Simply beautiful wouldn’t you say?

I found a pretty bouquet of flowers from one of the patterns and fussy cut it. I found a coordinating or contrasting pattern to place it upon. Before I did, I embossed it with one of the Stitched With Whimsy Dies turned like the sketch.

I added the flower bouquet using dimensionals. I also embossed the card base using the largest Stitched With Whimsy Die creating a subtle border.

These are a favorite of mine – they turn a plain card into a wow card! Easily!

What do you think? Just a pretty as can be, right? Stay tuned this week for more ideas using this retiring paper!

Check 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. Looking forward to seeing what you create!

Stamp Set – Hydrangea Haven
Dies / Embossing – Stitched With Whimsy Dies
Card Stock – Highland Heather, Basic White
Ink – Gorgeous Grape
DSP – Hydrangea Hill*

Hello Baby

April 22, 2021 · 2 Comments

Welcome to our Thursday Create with Connie and Mary sketch challenge!

Here is our newest color challenge –

These soft colors reminded me of something for a baby…..

A baby blanket!

To create my ‘blanket’, I started with the soon-to-retire, Best Plaid Builder Dies* –

I wanted the card to look gender neutral, so I used So Saffron for the majority of the card. The lines in the plaid are both cut from Flirty Flamingo and Seaside Spray.

Take note of the added stitching! It’s from the Stitched With Whimsy Dies. It took my paper baby quilt to the next level!

The sentiment is from the So Sentimental* stamp set. It’s retiring soon too.

I used the Trio of Tags* Dies for the sentiment outline. One of the best values on the Retiring List!

Check out the Design Team creations on our Create with Connie and Mary blog.

Create a card using our challenge and you can post it on our Facebook page.