Monthly Archives: April 2019

IM69 – Bloom by Bloom

Happy Monday everyone! And want to know something REALLY good? Only 2 more full weeks of school (okay..that a week to get grades in and then summer starts)…but the term is almost done! This week I LOVE our inspiration photo…

Isn’t that just GORGEOUS? This is my take on it…

This was such a ‘no brainer’ for me on what set to use!  I LOVE Bloom by Bloom and will so miss it when it is gone!

Here’s the details…

  • Whisper White – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Whisper White  – 3 3/4 x 5, run throughthe dot to dot embossing folder, add to card front
  • Subtles DSP (So Saffron striped) – 1 x 4 1/4, add to card front
  • Whisper White – stamp 3 large flower (Poppy Parade, Bermuda Bay, So Saffron), 2 small flowers (Poppy Parade, Bermuda Bay), leaves from large stem (Pear Pizzazz) and 4 single leaves (Pear Pizzazz), cut everything out, add the large poppy and bermuda flowers to card front
  • Whisper White – cut out the stitched label framelit, stamp greeting using Memento Black, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Layer and add flowers using dimensionals
  • Add some basic black faceted dots to finish off

How pretty is this?

And now for our NEW COLLECTION…

Is there anyone who doesn’t like furry friends? We’ve combined Nine Lives and Happy Tails Stamp Sets to bring you our Pawprints Collection of tutorials! We’ve also used the Regals 6×6 Designer Paper Stack for a bright and cheerful look. You get SIX card tutorials using these two stamp sets for only $10 US! HINT: If you only have one of the sets, you can use the images interchangeably! See the details here!

And…did you know that besides our current collection, you can still get the pdfs of our other collections too! Details can be found here!

Set(s): Bloom by Bloom, Itty Bitty Birthday
Paper: Whisper White, Subtles DSP Paper Pack
Ink: Memento Black, Poppy Parade, Bermuda Bay, So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz
Other: Stitched Labels Framelits, Dot to Dot Embossing Folder, Faceted Dots, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

 

Cards that Move

And it’s Saturday again! This week our theme was to do a card that moves.  I haven’t done a spinner card in a while…hmmm…not sure why, they are fun to make!

So fun and EASY!

Here’s the details…

  • Call me Clover – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Whisper White – 3 7/8 x 5 1/8, add to card front
  • Layer Pieces of Happiness Blooms DSP 3 3/4 x 4 on same size Whisper White, cut out layered circles to form the track for the spinner.  Add to card front with DOUBLE layer of dimensionals (this makes it spin easier)
  • Layer two pennies together using a MINI dimensionals add to track, cover top of penny using 3/4″ Whisper White circle
  • Whisper White – stamp butterflies using Memento Black, color using Mango Melody LT and both Daffodil Delight Blends, punch out, stamp body in Memento Black, stamp antenna in Memento Black, cut out and add to butterflies
  • Daffordil Delight – 1/2 x 2 7/8, stamp greeting using Memento Black, cut into banner, add using dimensionals, add little butterfly to finish off

These are just so much fun to make!  What are you waiting for!  And speaking of waiting…while you are waiting for the new catalog…we have a GREAT collection from the Occasions Mini…

Is there anyone who doesn’t like furry friends? We’ve combined Nine Lives and Happy Tails Stamp Sets to bring you our Pawprints Collection of tutorials! We’ve also used the Regals 6×6 Designer Paper Stack for a bright and cheerful look. You get SIX card tutorials using these two stamp sets for only $10 US! HINT: If you only have one of the sets, you can use the images interchangeably! See the details here!

And…did you know that besides our current collection, you can still get the pdfs of our other collections too! Details can be found here!

Set(s): Butterfly Gala
Paper: Whisper White, Call Me Clover, Daffodil Delight, Happiness Blooms DSP
Ink: Memento Black, BLENDS:  Mango Melody LT, Daffodil Delight (Both)
Other: Layering Circles Framelits, Butterfly Duet Punch, 3/4″ Circle Punch, Dimensionals

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

 

 

 

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

 

Life is Grand

Happy Thursday! Are you ready for a cool sketch? We got a good one for you…

Oh of the set from the occasions mini that I am so going to miss is the Life is Grand one so I thought I’d use it today…

Here’s the details…

  • Mint Macaron – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded
  • Share What You Love DSP – 4 x 5 1/4, add to card front
  • Basic Black – 1/4 x 4 3/4, add to card front
  • Whisper White – stamp greeting using Mint Macaron and Basic Black, cut out with the Stitched Shapes Framelits, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Cut out some flowers from the DSP, add to card front using dimensionals

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

And now for our NEW COLLECTION…

Is there anyone who doesn’t like furry friends? We’ve combined Nine Lives and Happy Tails Stamp Sets to bring you our Pawprints Collection of tutorials! We’ve also used the Regals 6×6 Designer Paper Stack for a bright and cheerful look. You get SIX card tutorials using these two stamp sets for only $10 US! HINT: If you only have one of the sets, you can use the images interchangeably! See the details here!

And…did you know that besides our current collection, you can still get the pdfs of our other collections too! Details can be found here!

Set(s): Life is Grand
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Mint Macaron, Share What You Love DSP
Ink: Basic Black, Mint Macaron
Other: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

 

 

 

 

IM68 – Daisies

Happy Monday everyone! And want to know something REALLY good?  Only 2 more full weeks of school (okay..that a week to get grades in and then summer starts)…but the term is almost done!  This week I LOVE our inspiration photo…

Isn’t that just GORGEOUS?  This is my take on it…

I have to say…I has so much FUN creating this!  I used the circle background I had created out of a window sheet to sponge ont he colors for the background.  You know me…I don’t like to do messy!  LOL!!!

Here’s the details…

  • Bermuda Bay – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded
  • Whisper White – 3 7/8 x 5 1/8, sponge on Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Granny Apple Green, Soft Seafoam, stamp greeting using Night of Navy, add to card front
  • Whisper White – punch out 4 daisies, layer
  • Blue Bushel – punch out two 3/4″ circle, add to daisy centers
  • Call Me Clover – punch out 2 leaves, layer behind daisies, add daisies to card front
  • Add some clear epoxy drops to finish off

How pretty is this?

And now for our NEW COLLECTION…

Is there anyone who doesn’t like furry friends? We’ve combined Nine Lives and Happy Tails Stamp Sets to bring you our Pawprints Collection of tutorials! We’ve also used the Regals 6×6 Designer Paper Stack for a bright and cheerful look. You get SIX card tutorials using these two stamp sets for only $10 US! HINT: If you only have one of the sets, you can use the images interchangeably! See the details here!

And…did you know that besides our current collection, you can still get the pdfs of our other collections too! Details can be found here!

Set(s): Eastern Beauty
Paper: Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Blue Bushel, Call Me Clover
Ink: Night of Navy, Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Granny Apple Green, Soft Seafoam
Other: Daisy Builder Punch, Leaf Punch, 3/4″ Circle Punch, Epoxy Dots, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

 

Favorite Brights Color

And it’s Saturday again! This week we have a fun theme – Favorites Brights color!  Now this one was a bit tough because overall the Brights are my favorite colors!  I decided to do a monochromatic card that really you could do in ANY of the Brights colors and it would be a very happy card!

Here’s the details…

  • Whisper White – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Whisper White – 3 1/2 x 4 3/4, layer onto Poppy Parade – 3 5/8 x 4 7/8
  • Needlepoint Nook DSP – punch out two 1 3/4″ circles of the Poppy Parade striped, add to card front
  • Brights DSP – punch out two 1 3/8″ circles, add to card front
  • Poppy Parade – punch out two 1″ circle, add to card front
  • Silver Glimmer – 1/8 x 3 1/4, add to card front
  • Stamp greeting using Memento Black
  • Add panel to card front using dimensionals
  • Basic Black – cut out 3 butterflies and you from the Well Written Framelits, add to card front
  • Add four Basic Rhinestones to finish off

Easy peasy and happy in ANY of the Brights colors!

And now for our NEW COLLECTION…

Is there anyone who doesn’t like furry friends? We’ve combined Nine Lives and Happy Tails Stamp Sets to bring you our Pawprints Collection of tutorials! We’ve also used the Regals 6×6 Designer Paper Stack for a bright and cheerful look. You get SIX card tutorials using these two stamp sets for only $10 US! HINT: If you only have one of the sets, you can use the images interchangeably! See the details here!

And…did you know that besides our current collection, you can still get the pdfs of our other collections too! Details can be found here!

Set(s): Well Said
Paper: Whisper White, Poppy Parade, Brights DSP, Needlepoint Nook DSP, Silver Glimmer
Ink: Memento Black
Other: Well Written Framelits, 1 3/4″ Circle Punch, 1 3/8″ Circle Punch, 1″ Circle Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals

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

 

 

 

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

 

Love You to Pieces

Happy Thursday! Are you ready for a great color combo?  We got one for you…

Still pulling out sets from the main catalog and thought this combo would be perfect with Love You to Pieces (which is carrying over – WOO HOO!)…

Here’s the details…

  • Granny Apple Green – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Whisper White – 3 1/2 x 4 3/4, run through Subtle Embossing Folder, layer on Blueberry Bushel – 3 5/8 x 4 7/8, add to card front
  • Blueberry Bushel, Granny Apple Green, Pineapple Punch – cut out puzzle thinlet, add to card front (NOTE:  I had to flip over the Pineapple corner pieces to make this work)
  • Whisper White – stamp greeting using Blueberry Bushel, cut out with heart puzzle framelit, layer one of each color piece behind it, add to Whisper White Layering Circle using dimensionals, the add to matching Blueberry Bushel Scallop circle.
  • Incolor dsp (Pineapple Punch dotted) – TWO pieces 1/2 x 3, cut into  banners on end, add to card front, add circle piece
  • Add some little silver Twinkle Star embellishments to finished

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

And now for our NEW COLLECTION…

Is there anyone who doesn’t like furry friends? We’ve combined Nine Lives and Happy Tails Stamp Sets to bring you our Pawprints Collection of tutorials! We’ve also used the Regals 6×6 Designer Paper Stack for a bright and cheerful look. You get SIX card tutorials using these two stamp sets for only $10 US! HINT: If you only have one of the sets, you can use the images interchangeably! See the details here!

And…did you know that besides our current collection, you can still get the pdfs of our other collections too! Details can be found here!

Set(s): Love You to Pieces
Paper: Whisper White, Pineapple Punch, Granny Apple Green, Blueberry Bushel, Incolor DSP
Ink: Blueberry Bushel
Other: Puzzle Framelits, Layering Circle Framelits, Subtle Embossing Folder, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

 

 

 

 

IM67 – Eastern Beauty

Happy Monday everyone! Happy Tax Day…well…that really isn’t happy is it?  Okay then back to HAPPY MONDAY!  Time again for another inspiration photo…

I pulled out a set I haven’t used in a while…Eastern Beauty…

Here’s the details…

  • Poppy Parade – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Basic Black – 5 1/8 x 3 7/8, add to card front on an angle
  • Whisper White – 3 3/4 x 5, stamp large circle in Bermuda Bay, dotted circle in Memento Black,
  • Bermuda Bay – 1 1/4 x 3 3/4, cut on an angle, add to panel
  • Basic Black – 1/2 x 3 3/4, add to panel
  • Poppy Parade Striped Ribbon, wrap around panel, add panel to card fornt
  • Whisper White – stamp starish image in Poppy Parade 11 times, cut out, add to card front
  • Whisper White – stamp dotted circle in Memento Black and greeting in Bermuda Bay, punch out using the 1 1/4 Circle Punch, layer onto Poppy Parade 1 3/8″ Scallop Circle, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Color some Epoxy Drops with Basic Black Blend to finish out

And now for our NEW COLLECTION…

Is there anyone who doesn’t like furry friends? We’ve combined Nine Lives and Happy Tails Stamp Sets to bring you our Pawprints Collection of tutorials! We’ve also used the Regals 6×6 Designer Paper Stack for a bright and cheerful look. You get SIX card tutorials using these two stamp sets for only $10 US! HINT: If you only have one of the sets, you can use the images interchangeably! See the details here!

And…did you know that besides our current collection, you can still get the pdfs of our other collections too! Details can be found here!

Set(s): Eastern Beauty
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Poppy Parade, Bermuda Bay
Ink: Memento Black, Bermuda Bay, Poppy Parade; BLENDS:  Basic Black Dark
Other: 1 1/4 Circle Punch, 1 3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch, Poppy Parade Striped Ribbon, Epoxy Dots, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

 

Favorite Subtles Color

And it’s Saturday again! This week we are showing off our favorite Subtles color and for me that is a no brainer…Highland Heather!  What fun!

I absolutely LOVE the stitched design in the Needlepoint Elements Framelits!

Here’s the details…

  • Whisper White – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Highland Heather Gingham Print – 2 1/2 x 5 1/2, add to card front
  • Highland Heather – 3 1/4 x 3 3/4, use the stitched background, round the opposite corners, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Whisper White – stamp greeting using Highland Heather, cut out with framelit, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Whisper White – stamp three stitched butterflies using Highland Heather, add the small bodies from the Butterfly Gala set, punch out using the Butterfly Duet punch, stamp small antenna three times, cu out, add behind butterflies and add to card front.
  • Color Pearls using Heather Highland Dark Blends, add to butterflies to finish off

Time is running out for our special offer…

We know that, unfortunately, the Wonderful Floral Framelit Dies that coordinate with Wonderful Romance Stamp set have sold out, but we had already finished our Wonderful Romance Collection of tutorials! SO….for those of you who already have this bundle, check out our newest collection! We’ve paired it with the springy Gingham Gala 6×6 Designer Paper pack for a fresh, new look! You’ll get THREE card ideas (one a special fold) and a wonderful home décor project!

BONUS! After you purchase the Wonderful Romance Collection, EMAIL us at createwithconnieandmary@gmail.com by April 15, 2019, and you’ll receive YOUR CHOICE of ANY of our other $10 PDF collections! We have quite a few from the Annual Catalog that would be perfect for focusing on the main catalog while we PATIENTLY wait for the new catalog to come out. Just let us know which one and we’ll email you back with the tutorial…no charge!You can see the selections on our COLLECTIONS FOR SALE page here!

And…did you know that besides our current collection, you can still get the pdfs of our other collections too! Details can be found here!

Set(s): Needle & Thread, Butterfly Gala
Paper: Whisper White, Highland Heather, Gingham DSP
Ink: Highland Heather, BLEND:  Highland Heather DARK
Other: Needlepoint Elements, Butterfly Duet Punch, Metallic Pearls, Dimensionals

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

 

 

 

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

 

Bloom by Bloom

Happy Thursday! Yep…it’s that time again and this week we have a fun sketch for you…

I decided to go bright and happy with this one…

Here’s the details…

  • Pineapple Punch – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded, randomly stamp dots using Pineapple Punch
  • Happiness Blooms DSP – 2 1/2 x 3 3/4, add folded White Linen Ribbon and Lovely Lipstick 1/8 Grosgrain Ribbon behind panel in upper left and lower right, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Whisper White – stamp greeting using Memento Black, punch out using 1 3/4 Circle Punch, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Whisper White – stamp flower using Lovely Lipstick, leaves in Call Me Clover, cut out, layer, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Pineapple Punch – punch out flower, stamp center using Memento Black, add to flower to finish off

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

OH…do we have a cool offer for you…

We know that, unfortunately, the Wonderful Floral Framelit Dies that coordinate with Wonderful Romance Stamp set have sold out, but we had already finished our Wonderful Romance Collection of tutorials! SO….for those of you who already have this bundle, check out our newest collection! We’ve paired it with the springy Gingham Gala 6×6 Designer Paper pack for a fresh, new look! You’ll get THREE card ideas (one a special fold) and a wonderful home décor project!

BONUS! After you purchase the Wonderful Romance Collection, EMAIL us at createwithconnieandmary@gmail.com by April 15, 2019, and you’ll receive YOUR CHOICE of ANY of our other $10 PDF collections! We have quite a few from the Annual Catalog that would be perfect for focusing on the main catalog while we PATIENTLY wait for the new catalog to come out. Just let us know which one and we’ll email you back with the tutorial…no charge!You can see the selections on our COLLECTIONS FOR SALE page here!

And…did you know that besides our current collection, you can still get the pdfs of our other collections too! Details can be found here!

Set(s): Bloom by Bloom, Bunch of Blossoms
Paper: Whisper White, Pineapple Punch, Happiness Blooms DSP
Ink: Memento Black, Lovely Lipstick, Call Me Clover, Pineapple Punch
Other: 1 3/4″ Circle Punch, Linen White Ribbon, Lovely Lipstick 1/8 Grosgrain Ribbon, Bitty Flower Punches, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

 

 

 

 

IM66 – Beauty Abounds

Happy Monday everyone!  Are you ready for another inspiration photo?  Hope so because it is Inspiration Monday!

You know you really can’t go wrong with BUTTERFLIES!!!

 

Here’s the details…

  • Daffodil Delight – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Whisper White – 3 3/8 x 4 3/4, stamp dots first with Daffodil Delight then with Highland Heather, stamp greeting using Gorgeous Grape
  • Heather Highland Gingham print – two piece 3/8 x 4 1/2, add behind panel then add panel to card front
  • Vellum – cut out bottom butterfly thinlit, cut out the 3 smallest
  • Basic Black – cut out top butterfly thinlit, cut out the 3 smallest, layer, add to card front
  • Color some front epoxy droplet using dark Mango Melody and dark Highland Heather Blends, add to card front to finish off

OH…do we have a cool offer for you…

We know that, unfortunately, the Wonderful Floral Framelit Dies that coordinate with Wonderful Romance Stamp set have sold out, but we had already finished our Wonderful Romance Collection of tutorials! SO….for those of you who already have this bundle, check out our newest collection! We’ve paired it with the springy Gingham Gala 6×6 Designer Paper pack for a fresh, new look! You’ll get THREE card ideas (one a special fold) and a wonderful home décor project!

BONUS! After you purchase the Wonderful Romance Collection, EMAIL us at createwithconnieandmary@gmail.com by April 15, 2019, and you’ll receive YOUR CHOICE of ANY of our other $10 PDF collections! We have quite a few from the Annual Catalog that would be perfect for focusing on the main catalog while we PATIENTLY wait for the new catalog to come out. Just let us know which one and we’ll email you back with the tutorial…no charge!You can see the selections on our COLLECTIONS FOR SALE page here!

And…did you know that besides our current collection, you can still get the pdfs of our other collections too! Details can be found here!

Set(s): Beauty Abounds
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Vellum, Gingham DSP
Ink: Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Daffodil Delight
Other: Beauty Abounds Thinlits, Epoxy Dots

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!