Monthly Archives: January 2018

Party Pandas

Posted on January 30, 2018 | Leave a comment

Happy Tuesday!  This a week for the SUO challenge and our theme is Hearts  a Plenty.  At first I was going to do the Sure Do Love you Set but then I thought of this cute little guy in the Party Pandas SAB set and had the PERFECT idea!

I wanted to keep things nice and simple…well you know me!  I was trying to find some good dsp to use (DANG…I wish Stampin’ Up! hadn’t gotten rid of the paper stacks) and came across this print in the Be Merry dsp pack in the catalog…PERFECT!

Here’s the details –

  • Whisper White – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Whisper White – 3 5/8 x 4 7/8
  • Be Merry dsp – cut out heart, add to panel
  • Silver Glimmer – 1/8 x 3, add to panel
  • Stamp greeting using Cherry Cobbler
  • Whisper White – stamp panda using Memento Black, color in hear with Cherry Cobbler, cut out and add using dimensionals

Don’t forget to check out what the rest of the design team to see their wonderful creations!

Set(s): Party Pandas
Paper: Whisper White, Be Merry dsp, Silver Glimmer
Ink: Memento Black, Cherry Cobbler
Other: Layering Hearts framelits, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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A Good Day

Posted on January 29, 2018 | Leave a comment

Oh…it’s Monday!  And the last one in January!  One winter month down 1, 2 or 3 more to go…you never know around here!

We have such a wonderful inspiration photo for you this week.  You can check it out here.  I LOVE the way my card turned and you need to check out Connie’s – her’s is DELIGHTFUL!  I’m also giving a ‘sneak peek’ on an upcoming set for a Connie and Mary Collection.  SHHHH…don’t tell!

Here’s the details…

  • So Saffron – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded
  • Whisper White – 3 5/8 x 4 7/8. stamp with stitched circle in So Saffron, Soft Sky, and Smoky Slate and greeting Memento Black, layer onto Basic Grey – 3 3/4 x 5, add to card front
  • Coffee Break dsp (herringbone print) – 1 1/2 x 4 1/4, add to card front
  • Silver Glimmer – 1/8 x 4 1/4, add to card front
  • Whisper White – cut out largest oval from Laying Ovals, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Smoky Slate – cut out branch
  • Basic Grey – cut out 3 small leaves
  • Soft Sky and So Saffron – cut out flowers, layer everything together and add to card front using dimensionals.
  • Add some of the Glitter Epoxy Shapes to centers of flowers to finish off

And don’t forget…

If you are looking for some great ideas for the Picture Perfect Birthday bundle in the occasions mini, you can still order the tutorial that is the First of the Connie and Mary Collections!  Once you order, you automatically receive the tutorial.  This collection has 3 cards – one is a fun fold, and a cool 3D item!  All the information about the collection and to order is found here.

Set(s): A Good Day
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Grey, Smoky Slate, So Saffron, Soft Sky, Coffee Break dsp, Silver Glimmer
Ink: Memento Black, Smoky Slate, Soft Sky, So Saffron
Other: Layer Ovals Framelits, Seasonal Layers Thinlets, Glimmer Epoxy Shapes, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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Favorite New Framelits

Posted on January 27, 2018 | 1 comment

It’s Saturday again and you know what that means…time for another Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop!  Are you lovin’ the new stuff?  We always LOVE the new stuff and this time it’s our favorite new framelit or thinlet.  Well…that was a NO BRAINER for me…it’s the Celebrate You Thinlets in SAB!

Here’s the details…

  • Whisper White – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Whisper White – 3 7/8 x 5 1/2, stamp Let’s and the sun burst in Pool Party, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Sweet Sugarplum – 1/8 x 4 1/4, add to card fron
  • Silver Glimmer – cut out three snowflakes from the Seasonal Layers thinlets, add to card front
  • Rich Razzleberry – cut out /celebrate and add to card front using dimensionals
  • Add some Rich Razzleberry enamel stars to finish off!

This sure is again a very simple card but really shows off the thinlets!  And speaking of showing off…

If you are looking for some great ideas for the Picture Perfect Birthday bundle in the occasions mini, you can still order the tutorial that is the First of the Connie and Mary Collections!  Once you order, you automatically receive the tutorial.  This collection has 3 cards – one is a fun fold, and a cool little Valentine treat holder!  All the information about the collection and to order is found here.

Set(s): Amazing You (SAB)
Paper: Whisper White, Sweet Sugarplum, Rich Razzleberry, Silver Glimmer
Ink: Pool Party
Other: Celebrate You Thinlets (SAB), Seasonal Layers Thinlets, Brights Enamel Shapes, Dimensionals

Click Previous to go back to Create with Connie and Mary Site to learn more about the sale and forward to the Libby!

 

 

 

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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Bubble Over

Posted on January 25, 2018 | 1 comment

And a happy Thursday one and all!  Don’t you always look forward to Thursdays?  I know I do…and not just because it is Friday Eve!  It’s because it is time for another Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Inspiration and we have a fun sketch inspiration for you!

I thought it would be fun to use the Bubble Over set with the SAB Bubbles and Fizz dsp and it turned out just fun!

Here’s the details…

  • Daffodil Delight – 4 1/4 x 8 1/2 folded
  • Bermuda Bay print – 3 5/8 x 3 5/8, add to card front
  • Whisper White – 3 5/8 x 3 5/8, add to card front
  • Whisper White – stamp small bottle three times – Calypso Coral, Lemon Lime Twist and Daffodil Delight, cut our and add to card front
  • Basic Grey- cut out bottle caps and add to top of each bottle
  • Cut out three bottle cap images from dsp, add star and lime twist one
  • Diagonal print – 3/4 x 4 1/4, add to card front
  • Basic Grey – 1/8 x 4 1/4, add to card front
  • Whisper White – stamp YAY using Calypso Coral, punch out with 3/4″ circle punch, add to bottle cap image and add to card front using dimensionals

Give you a hint…you like this set, you’ll LOVE what is coming February 1st!  But for now…if you are looking for ideas for the Picture Perfect Birthday set, we have just the collection for you…

Get all the details here!  It’s not too late!

Don’t forget to head over to Create with Connie and Mary and see what our AMAZING design team did this week and to check out our new Blog Design if you haven’t see it yet!

Set(s): Bubble Over
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Grey, Daffodil Delight, Bubble and Fizz dsp
Ink: Calypso Coral, Lemon Lime Twist, Daffodil Delight
Other: Bottles and Bubbles Framelits, 3/4″ Circle Punch, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

 

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Flying Home

Posted on January 22, 2018 | 1 comment

It’s Monday…AGAIN!  And DANG…it’s NOT a holiday!  That’s okay…it’s time for another inspiration challenge from Create with Connie and Mary!

When I saw the inspiration piece for this week, I couldn’t wait to use my new set…Flying Home!  I thought this image really went along with the image.  Check out the inspiration photo and Connie’s card here.

Here’s the details…

  • Whisper White – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded
  • Whisper White – 3 3/4 x 5, run the top portion through the Garden Trellis Embossing Folder, stamp greeting using Memento Black, add panel to card front
  • Tutti Frutti dsp – 1 1/2 x 5 1/2, add to card front
  • Basic Black – 1/4 x 5 1/2, add to card front
  • Whisper White – Stamp image using Memento Black, color using Stampin’ Blends, cut out using Layering Ovals and add using dimensionals

There’s still time to get our newest collection using Picture Perfect Birthday.  Oh…this collection is sooooo awesome – there’s 3 cards (one’s a fun fancy fold) and an awesome 3D project.  Here’s a sneak peek…

Set(s): Flying Home, Wood Words
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Tutti Frutti dsp
Ink: Memento Black, Blends:  Cherry Cobbler, Pink Pirouette, Old Olive
Other: Layering Ovals Framelits, Garden Trellis Embossing Folder, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

 

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Valentines

Posted on January 20, 2018 | 1 comment

Happy Saturday everyone!  It’s time again for this talented group of ladies to ‘show you what they got’ with VALENTINES!  Looking forward to seeing what everyone does!

Here’s the details…

  • Powder Pink – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Whisper White – 3 5/8 x 4 1/4, stamp heart using Versamark and gold emboss
  • Rich Razzleberry – 1/2 x 4 1/4, add behind of top of panel
  • Rich Razzleberry – punch using ribbon border punch, add behind bottom of panel, add panel to card front
  • Whisper White – stamp hear using Melon Mambo, cut out and add using dimensionals
  • Whisper White – stamp banner using Rich Razzleberry, cut our and add to card front using dimensionals

This sure is a simple card but really shows off this set!  And speaking of showing off…

If you are looking for some great ideas for the Picture Perfect Birthday bundle in the occasions mini, you can still order the tutorial that is the First of the Connie and Mary Collections!  Once you order, you automatically receive the tutorial.  This collection has 3 cards – one is a fun fold, and a cool little Valentine treat holder!  All the information about the collection and to order is found here.

Set(s): Sure Do Loe You
Paper: Powder Pink, Rich Razzleberry
Ink: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Versamark
Other: Lots to Love Box Framelit, Decorative Ribbon Border Punch, Gold Embossing Powder, Dimensionals

Click Previous to go back to Create with Connie and Mary Site to learn more about the sale and forward to the Libby!

 

 

 

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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Picture Perfect Birthday

Posted on January 18, 2018 | 1 comment

A happy Thursday to one and all!  Oh thank goodness we are almost to the end of the week!  No really…it might have been a short one but dang…I’m EXHAUSTED!

This week we have a fun color inspiration for you and I have to say…this one was a bit of a ‘head scratcher’ for me!  I decided to go with birthday (since that set was sitting on top of my desk for my project for the Connie and Mary Collection this time) and it worked!  Our colors this time were Old Olive, Calypso Coral and Marina Mist (a color I pretty much NEVER use!)

Here’s the details…

  • Calypso Coral – 5 1/2 x 11 folded
  • Whisper White – 3 3/4 x 5, layer onto Basic Black 3 7/8 x 5 1/8, add to card front
  • Using your Stitched Circles, cut out and open larger and closed smaller (HINT: do them at the same time) from Calypso Coral, Old Olive and Marina Mist.  Add to card front
  • Gold Foil – 1/8 x 5 1/2, add to card front
  • Whisper White – cut out Stitched Circle, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Whisper White – stamp candles in Old Olive, Calypso Coral and Marina Mist, fringy thing in Memento Black and Flame in Crushed Curry, cut out and add to card front using dimensionals
  • Calypso Coral – stamp greeting in Memento Black, punch out with the Classic Label punch, add to card front
  • Add some Gold Enamel Metallic Stars to finish off

If you are looking for some great ideas for the Sure Do Love You bundle in the occasions mini, you can still order the tutorial that is the First of the Connie and Mary Collections!  Once you order, you automatically receive the tutorial.  This collection has 3 cards – one is a fun fold, and a cool little Valentine treat holder!  All the information about the collection and to order is found here.

Don’t forget to head over to Create with Connie and Mary and see what our AMAZING design team did this week and to check out our new Blog Design if you haven’t see it yet!

Set(s): Picture Perfect Birthday
Paper: Whisper White, Old Olive, Calypso Coral, Marina Mist, Gold Foil
Ink: Memento Black, Old Olive, Calypso Coral, Marina Mist
Other: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Metallic Enamel Shapes, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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Epic Celebrations

Posted on January 16, 2018 | Leave a comment

Are you all enjoying Sale-a-bration?  I am!  I am really LOVIN’ the products that are available.

The theme this time for the SUO challenge is to make a monochromatic card.  At first I was going to use the set Heartfelt Blooms because it really is PERFECT for a monochromatic card but then thought…”oh that’s too easy” so I decided to use the SAB set Epic Celebrations.  What fun set and LOVE how it turned out in Flirty Flamingo!

Here’s the details…

  • Flirty Flamingo – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Whisper White – 3 5/8 x 4 5/8, fold a piece of Flirty Flamingo Striped ribbon and add to back then add to card front on an angle using dimensionals
  • Flirty Flamingo – 3 1/2 x 4 1/2, stamp shoes in Flirty Flamingo, tap with embossing buddy, then stamp shoes using Versamark and white emboss.  Next color in some parts of the shoes using Flirty Flamingo marker
  • Whisper White – 3/4 x 2 1/2, stamp greeting using Flirty Flamingo, cut into a banner and add to card front using dimensionals.

Don’t forget to check out what the rest of the design team to see their wonderful creations!

Set(s): Epic Celebrations
Paper: Whisper White, Flirty Flamingo
Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Versamark
Other: White Embossing Powder, Flirty Flamingo Striped Ribbon, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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Picture Perfect Birthday

Posted on January 15, 2018 | 1 comment

Oh…it’s Monday again.  And not only is it time for another Inspiration Monday…it’s a day off!  WOOO HOOO!!!  I am going to get caught up on my grading!

We have an AWESOME inspiration piece over on Create with Connie and Mary, so makes sure you head over there to see it and check out what Connie did too!

Since we have JUST RELEASED out newest collection using Picture Perfect Birthday I thought I’d use the same set for my card today.  Oh…this collection is sooooo awesome – there’s 3 cards (one’s a fun fancy fold) and an awesome 3D project.  Here’s a sneak peek…

So….here’s the details for my card today…

  • Peek-a-boo Peach – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded
  • Whisper White – 3 5/8 x 4 7/8, stamp greeting using Memento Black, layer onto Basic Black 3 3/4 x 5, add three pieces of Ribbon – Lemon Lime Twist Classic Weave, Crushed Curry Stitched Satin, ad Peek-a-boo Peach striped and staple onto panel, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie – cut frames using Stitched Square Framelits and Layered Squares, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Stamp two bows with each of these colors:  Lemon Lime Twist/Old Olive, Daffodil Delight/Crushed Curry, Peek-a-boo Peach/Pumpkin Pie, add to card front
  • Use some of the Tutti Frutti Adhesive Backed Sequins to finish it off.
Set(s): Picture Perfect Birthday
Paper: Whisper White, Peek-a-boo Peach, Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie
Ink: Memento Black, Lemon Lime Twist, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, Peek-a-boo Peach, Pumpkin Pie
Other: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Layering Squares Framelits, Tutti Frutti Adhesive Back Sequins, Lemon Lime Twist Classic Weave Ribbon, Crushed Curry Stitched Satin Ribbon, Peek-a-boo Peach Striped Ribbon, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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Favorite New DSP

Posted on January 13, 2018 | 1 comment

Happy Saturday!  I LOVE the weekend just because I only have to spend half of every day grading (LOL!!!) but we have our fun Create wit Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop!  I always look forward to see what the others have done with the theme and our this time is our favorite Occasions Mini dsp and for me I knew EXACTLY what I would use…Painted with Love dsp!

Don’t you just LOVE that dsp?  I know I do.  Those gold foil accents are just PERFECT!  Here’s the details…

  • Powder Pink – 5 1/2 x 81/2 folded
  • Powder Pink – 4 x 5 1/4, stamper greeting using Versamark and gold emboss, run through the Scattered Sequin Embossing  Folder, add to card front
  • Painted with Love dsp (Striped print – 1 1/4 x 5 1/4
  • Melon Mambo – punch out a Decorative Ribbon Border, add behind the dsp and add to card front
  • Stamp butterfly on piece of the dsp using Versamark, gold emboss, cut out, loop piece of Gold Mini Tinsel and add to card front to finish off.

If you are looking for some great ideas for the Sure Do Love You bundle in the occasions mini, you can still order the tutorial that is the First of the Connie and Mary Collections!  Once you order, you automatically receive the tutorial.  This collection has 3 cards – one is a fun fold, and a cool little Valentine treat holder!  All the information about the collection and to order is found here.

Set(s): Beautiful Day
Paper: Powder Pink, Melon Mambo, Painted with Love dsp
Ink: Versamark
Other: Scattered Sequin Embossing Folder, Gold Mini Tinsel, Decorative Ribbon Border Punch, Gold Embossing Powder, Dimensionals

Click Previous to go back to Create with Connie and Mary Site to learn more about the sale and forward to the Libby!

 

 

 

 

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

 

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