Irresistible Blooms

Happy Thursday! This week it’s sketch inspiration time…

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I just LOVE the By the Bay DSP…

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Here’s the details…

  • Petal Pink – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • By the Bay DSP – 3 x 4 1/4
  • Night of Navy – TWO pieces – 1 1/2 x 2 1/2, add behind dsp, add to card front
  • Gold Foil – 1/4 x 4, cut slant on each end, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Coastal Cabana – 1 x 2, stamp greeting in Night of Navy
  • By the By DSP (blue/green print) – stamp leaves in Shaded Spruce cut out, add behind greeting, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Add some gold Milky Dots to finish off

All ready to send out!

Don’t forget to head over to Create with Connie and Mary and see what our AMAZING design team has done!

Check out our latest collection…

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Send out some positive vibes and happy greetings with Stampin’ Up!’s LIGHTING THE WAY STAMP SET AND LIGHTING THE WAY DIES!  The stamped fireflies will glow with good wishes for anyone or any occasion on your creative projects.   And the Lantern’s light will show the way through those warm summer adventures!  We’ve combined the LIGHTING THE WAY BUNDLE with the REGENCY PARK DESIGNER PAPER for a unique fun-filled collection.  Our LIGHTING THE WAY COLLECTION has step-by-step instructions for FOUR projects…three cards (one a fun fold!) and a sweet home decor project perfect for someone setting off on a new adventure that you’ll love to display!  See more details HERE!

Set(s): Irresistible Blooms
Paper: Petal Pink, Night of Navy, Coastal Cabana By the Bay DSP, Gold Foil
Ink: Night of Navy, Shaded Spruce
Other: Milky Dots, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

23MarySig

Creatively Simple 81 – Animals

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Happy Tuesday everyone and welcome to our Creatively Simple post where Connie and I take a theme each month am make ‘simple’ cards!  I LOVE simple cards! This month it’s

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Here’s my card for this week…here’s what I did…

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Here’s the details…

  • Balmy Blue – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Rain or Shine DSP – 3 x 5 1/2, add to card front
  • Melon Mambo – 1 x 3 1/2, stamp greeting in Memento Black, add to card front using dimensionals, punch out 1″ circle (retired), add to card front using dimensionals
  • Rain or Shine DSP – cut out turtle from dsp, add to card front
  • Add some yellow Loose Daisy Embellishments to finish off

Don’t forget to head over to Create with Connie and Mary to check out Connie’s ADORABLE card!

And now for our latest collection…

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These rhinos will stomp their way into your heart with their cute expressions and fun accessories!  The new online exclusive RHINO READY BUNDLE lets you create settings for your rhinos on cards, favors or other paper projects!  And the open line stamp images allow you to create in any color your wish, plus add an adorable greeting!  We’ve combined the RHINO READY BUNDLE with the BUTTERFLY WISHES DESIGNER PAPER for a bright and cheery collection!  Our RHINO READY COLLECTION has step-by-step instructions for FOUR projects…three cards (one a fun fold!) and a cute packaging idea that can be used for any occasion!  See more details HERE!

Set(s): Playing in the Rain
Paper: Balmy Blue, Mango Melody, Rain or Shine DSP
Ink: Memento Black
Other: Loose Daisy Embellishments, 1″ Circle Punch (Retired), Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

23MarySig

IM272 – Playing in the Rain

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It’s Monday again and you know what that means…it’s time for another AWESOME inspiration! This week it’s a cute cake…

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Love the little turtle, the dragonflies OF COURSE! and the colors…

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Here’s the details…

  • Pool Party – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Pool Party – 3 1/2 x 5 1/2, run through the Crosshatch 3D Essential Embossing folder, add a strip of oft Seafoam 12/ x 5 1/2 under the left side of panel and a strip of the By the Bay DSP 3/4 x 5 1/2, under the right side of panel, add panel to card front
  • Basic White, Soft Seafoam, Soft Succulent – punch out 1 3/4 circle (punch available again online) from each, add to card front
  • Basic White – stamp turtle in Memento Black, color with Blends, cut out, stamp greeting in Soft Succulent, cutout, add both to card front using dimensionals
  • Add two of the dragonfly trinkets and 5 of the white Loose Daisy Embellishments to card front to finish off

Don’t forget to head over to Create with Connie and Mary to check out Connie’s ADORABLE card!

And now for our latest collection…

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These rhinos will stomp their way into your heart with their cute expressions and fun accessories!  The new online exclusive RHINO READY BUNDLE lets you create settings for your rhinos on cards, favors or other paper projects!  And the open line stamp images allow you to create in any color your wish, plus add an adorable greeting!  We’ve combined the RHINO READY BUNDLE with the BUTTERFLY WISHES DESIGNER PAPER for a bright and cheery collection!  Our RHINO READY COLLECTION has step-by-step instructions for FOUR projects…three cards (one a fun fold!) and a cute packaging idea that can be used for any occasion!  See more details HERE!

Set(s): Playing in the Rain
Paper: Basic White, Pool Party, Soft Seafoam, By the Bay DSP
Ink: Memento Black, Soft Succulent; BLENDS:  Soft Seafoam, Soft Succulent
Other: 1 3/4″ Circle Punch (now available online), 3D Essentials Embossing Folder, Dragonfly Trinkets, Loose Daisy Embellishments, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

23MarySig

Easter Cards

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And it’s Saturday again! This week our theme for the Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Hop is to make an Easter card…

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Here’s the details…

  • Petal Pink – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Petal Pink – 3 1/2 x 4 3/4, run top 2/3 through the crosshatch 3D Essential Embossing Folder, layer onto Basic White 3 5/8 x 4 7/8, add to card front, stamp greeting in Basic Grey
  • Country Gingham (mint print) – 1 x 4, add to card front
  • Basic White – punch out bunny, add to card front using dimensionals, stamp flowers in Memento Black color with Blends, cut out, add to bunny
  • Add some Iridescent Pearls to finish off

And now for our latest collection…

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These rhinos will stomp their way into your heart with their cute expressions and fun accessories!  The new online exclusive RHINO READY BUNDLE lets you create settings for your rhinos on cards, favors or other paper projects!  And the open line stamp images allow you to create in any color your wish, plus add an adorable greeting!  We’ve combined the RHINO READY BUNDLE with the BUTTERFLY WISHES DESIGNER PAPER for a bright and cheery collection!  Our RHINO READY COLLECTION has step-by-step instructions for FOUR projects…three cards (one a fun fold!) and a cute packaging idea that can be used for any occasion!  See more details HERE!

Set(s): Easter Bunny
Paper: Basic White, Petal Pink, Country Gingham DSP
Ink: Memento Black, Basic Grey; BLENDS:  Petal Pink, Mint Macaron
Other: Bunny Punch, 3D Essential Embossing Folders, Iridescent Pearls, Dimensionals

Click Previous to go back to Create with Connie and Mary site and forward to the see what Lori has been up to!

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Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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Pretty Medallion

Happy Thursday! This week it’s color inspiration time…

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Decided to so some sponging…

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Here’s the details…

  • Coastal Cabana – 4 1/4 x 11
  • Shimmery White – 3 3/4 x 5, stamp medallion in Versamark and white emboss; using Blending Brush to add the Starry Sky to center and Coastal Cabana around edges; wipe excess ink off of embossing, layer onto Starry Sky 3 7/8 x 5 1/8, add to card front
  • Melon Mambo – 3/4 x 3, stamp greeting (Go to Greetings) in Versamark, white emboss, cut into banner, loop over some 1/8″ Starry Sky Metallic Ribbon, add behind banner, add to card front using dimensionas
  • Add some pink Glossy Dots to finish off

All ready to send out!

Don’t forget to head over to Create with Connie and Mary and see what our AMAZING design team has done!

Check out our latest collection…

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These rhinos will stomp their way into your heart with their cute expressions and fun accessories!  The new online exclusive RHINO READY BUNDLE lets you create settings for your rhinos on cards, favors or other paper projects!  And the open line stamp images allow you to create in any color your wish, plus add an adorable greeting!  We’ve combined the RHINO READY BUNDLE with the BUTTERFLY WISHES DESIGNER PAPER for a bright and cheery collection!  Our RHINO READY COLLECTION has step-by-step instructions for FOUR projects…three cards (one a fun fold!) and a cute packaging idea that can be used for any occasion!  See more details HERE!

Set(s): Go to Greetings, Pretty Medaliion
Paper: Coastal Cabana, Starry Sky, Melon Mambo, Shimmery White
Ink: Coastal Cabana, Starry Sky, Melon Mambo,Versamark
Other: 1/8″ Starry Sky Metallic Ribbon, Glossy Dots, White Embossing Powder, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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Creatively Simple 80 – Animals

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Happy Tuesday everyone and welcome to our Creatively Simple post where Connie and I take a theme each month am make ‘simple’ cards!  I LOVE simple cards! This month it’s

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Here’s my card for this week…

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Here’s the details…

  • Pale Papaya – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Basic White – 3 x 5 – use the Loveliest Layer Stencils – vertical for the Papaya ink and horizontal for the calypso ink, add Calypso Coral Strip – 1/2 x 5 to each side, add panel to card fornt
  • Basic Black 1/2 x 2 3/4, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Calypso Coral – 1 x 2, stamp greeting in Memento Black, cut into tag, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Basic White – stamp cat in Basic Grey, cut out add to card front using dimensionals
  • Add some grey Classic Matte Dots to finish off

Don’t forget to head over to Create with Connie and Mary to check out Connie’s ADORABLE card!

And now for our latest collection…

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These rhinos will stomp their way into your heart with their cute expressions and fun accessories!  The new online exclusive RHINO READY BUNDLE lets you create settings for your rhinos on cards, favors or other paper projects!  And the open line stamp images allow you to create in any color your wish, plus add an adorable greeting!  We’ve combined the RHINO READY BUNDLE with the BUTTERFLY WISHES DESIGNER PAPER for a bright and cheery collection!  Our RHINO READY COLLECTION has step-by-step instructions for FOUR projects…three cards (one a fun fold!) and a cute packaging idea that can be used for any occasion!  See more details HERE!

Set(s): Love Cats
Paper: Basic White, Pale Papaya, Calypso Coral, Basic Black
Ink: Memento Black, Basic Grey, Pale Papaya, Calypso Coral
Other: Loveliest Layer Stencils, Classic Matte Dots, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

23MarySig

IM271 – Lovely & Lasting

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It’s Monday again and you know what that means…it’s time for another AWESOME inspiration! This week it’s fun shamrock cookies…

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Since I had my Glimmer paper out, thought I’d use that again…

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Here’s the details…

  • Parakeet Party – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Incolor Glimmer Paper (Parakeet) – 2 x 5 1/2, add a strip of Basic White – 1/2 x 5 behind the panel then add to card front
  • Basic White – punch out 4 daisies, layer to make two daisies, punch out 1/2″ circles from the light green glimmer, add inside daisies, add daisies to card front
  • Basic White – 3/4 x 2 1/4, stamp greeting (Lovely and Lasting) in Granny Apple Cree, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Brights DSP Paper (Granny Apple Green dotted) – punch out Luck Clover, score and trim between leave, bend each leaf, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Add some Iridescent Ice Rhinestones to finish off

Don’t forget to head over to Create with Connie and Mary to check out Connie’s ADORABLE card!

And now for our latest collection…

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These rhinos will stomp their way into your heart with their cute expressions and fun accessories!  The new online exclusive RHINO READY BUNDLE lets you create settings for your rhinos on cards, favors or other paper projects!  And the open line stamp images allow you to create in any color your wish, plus add an adorable greeting!  We’ve combined the RHINO READY BUNDLE with the BUTTERFLY WISHES DESIGNER PAPER for a bright and cheery collection!  Our RHINO READY COLLECTION has step-by-step instructions for FOUR projects…three cards (one a fun fold!) and a cute packaging idea that can be used for any occasion!  See more details HERE!

Set(s): Lovely & Lasting
Paper: Basic White, Parakeet Party, Brights DSP Paper Pack, Incolor Glimmer Specialty Paper
Ink: Granny Apple Green
Other: Lucky Clover Punch, Medium Daisy Punch, Iridescent Ice Rhinestones, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

23MarySig

Go Green

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And it’s Saturday again! This week our theme for the Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Hop is “Go Green”.  I have the Lucky Clover punch and thought I’d make a quick card with it.

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Here’s the details…

  • Basic White – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Incolor Glimmer (Parakeet) – 3 3/4 x 5, add to card front
  • Basic White – 3 1/2 x 4 3/4, punch clover out, run through the crosshatch 3D Essential Embossing Folder, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Parakeet Party – 2/3 x 2 1/4, stamp greeting (Lovely & Lasting) in Memento Black, cut into banner, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Add some Parakeet Incolor Matte Decorative Dots to finish off

And now for our latest collection…

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Hop, hop, hop on over and grab our new EASTER BUNNY COLLECTION!  The EASTER BUNNY STAMP SET is perfect to make projects for Easter, spring, baby, or other sweet occasions!  Build a little scene with these fun elements and color away!  We’ve combined the EASTER BUNNY STAMP SET with the FANCY FLORA DESIGNER PAPER for a springy pastel look.  Our EASTER BUNNY COLLECTION has step-by-step instructions for SIX projects…four cards and two fun favors that can be used for any occasion!  See more details here!

Set(s): Lovely & Lasting
Paper: Basic White, Parakeet Party, Incolor Glimmer Specialty Paper
Ink: Memento Black
Other: Lucky Clover Punch, 3D Essential Embossing Folders, Incolor Matte Decorative Dots, Dimensionals

Click Previous to go back to Create with Connie and Mary site and forward to the see what Lori has been up to!

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Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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Botanical Layers

Happy Thursday! This week it’s sketch inspiration time…

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Oh and fun stuff for this…this has the Hello Irresistible DSP and Pretty Peacock is coming back!

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Here’s the details…

  • Pretty Peacock – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Irresistible DSP – cut FOUR strips 1 x 4 1/4, add to card front
  • Basic White and Soft Seafoam – cut medium label in Basic White and small one in Soft Seafoam and sponge in Soft Seafoam, stamp greeting in Pretty Peacock
  • Basic White – stamp the large leaf stem in Pretty Peacock and smaller on in Pretty Peacock stamped off once.
  • Layer everything together and add card front using dimesnionals
  • Add some Dragonfly Trinkets and Loose Frosted Dots to finish off

All ready to send out!

Don’t forget to head over to Create with Connie and Mary and see what our AMAZING design team has done!

Check out our latest collection…

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Hop, hop, hop on over and grab our new EASTER BUNNY COLLECTION!  The EASTER BUNNY STAMP SET is perfect to make projects for Easter, spring, baby, or other sweet occasions!  Build a little scene with these fun elements and color away!  We’ve combined the EASTER BUNNY STAMP SET with the FANCY FLORA DESIGNER PAPER for a springy pastel look.  Our EASTER BUNNY COLLECTION has step-by-step instructions for SIX projects…four cards and two fun favors that can be used for any occasion!  See more details here!

Set(s): Botanical Layers
Paper: Basic White, Pretty Peacock, Soft Seafoam, Hello Irresistible DSP
Ink: Pretty Peacock, Soft Seafoam
Other: Something Fancy DSP, Loose Frosted Dots, Dragonfly Trinkets

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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Creatively Simple 79 – Animals

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Happy Tuesday everyone and welcome to our Creatively Simple post where Connie and I take a theme each month am make ‘simple’ cards!  I LOVE simple cards! This month it’s

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Here’s my card for this week..

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Here’s the details…

  • Petal Pink – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Petal Pink – 3 3/4 x 5, run through the Dotted 3D Essential Embossing Folder
  • Grey Granite – 1 x 3 1/2, cut into a banner, add to card front
  • Basic White – cut with a Something Fancy Die, stamp greeting in Grey Granite, add label to card front
  • Country Gingham DSP – punch out bunny, sponge around bunny in Petal Pink, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Grey Granite Shimmer Ribbon – tie a small bow, add to bunny to finish off

Don’t forget to head over to Create with Connie and Mary to check out Connie’s ADORABLE card!

And now for our latest collection…

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Hop, hop, hop on over and grab our new EASTER BUNNY COLLECTION!  The EASTER BUNNY STAMP SET is perfect to make projects for Easter, spring, baby, or other sweet occasions!  Build a little scene with these fun elements and color away!  We’ve combined the EASTER BUNNY STAMP SET with the FANCY FLORA DESIGNER PAPER for a springy pastel look.  Our EASTER BUNNY COLLECTION has step-by-step instructions for SIX projects…four cards and two fun favors that can be used for any occasion!  See more details here!

Set(s): Easter Bunny
Paper: Basic White, Petal Pink, Grey Granite, Country Gingham DSP
Ink: Petal Pink, Grey Granite
Other: Something Fancy Dies, 3D Essential Embossing Folder, Grey Granite Shimmer Ribbon, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

23MarySig