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Favorite Embellishment

Posted on November 10, 2018 | Leave a comment

Time for another Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop. This week we are featuring our favorite embellishment. I just couldn’t decide what to use but I do LOVE the special Snowflake Trinkets that are available in November (and the GORGEOUS SNOWFLAKE Thinlet) so I went with that along with the Epoxy Drops that I really like too!

Another Christmas card done and ready to be mailed – LOL!!!

Here’s the details…

  • Cherry Cobbler – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Cherry Cobbler – 3 3/4 x 5, run through the Swirls and Curls Embossing Folder, add to card front
  • Whisper White – 1 x 4, add to card front
  • Silver Foil – cut out largest snowflake, add to card front
  • Whisper White – cut out Stitched Circle, stamp greeting using Cherry Cobbler, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Add Snowflake Trinket to circle
  • Add Clear Epoxy Drops to finish off.

See…isn’t that snowflake just GORGEOUS!

And it is now week 4 of Create with Connie and Mary 5 weeks of Christmas and this time we are featuring Peaceful Noel!  What a pretty set…

You can get all the details here!

Set(s): Itty Bitty Greeting
Paper: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Silver Foil
Ink: Cherry Cobbler
Other: Swirls and Curls Embossing Folder, Snowfall Thinlets, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Snowflake Trinkets, Epoxy Drop, 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’!

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Happiness Surrounds

Posted on November 8, 2018 | Leave a comment

Happy Thursday everyone!  Time again for another Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge and this week it is a cool color inspiration…

I decided these colors would be perfect for the limited release set Happiness Surrounds.  LOVE the way this turned out…

Here’s the details…

  • Mint Macaron – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded
  • Whisper White – 3 1/2 x 4 3/4, stamp large circle image in Mint Macaron and greeting in Mossy Meadow, layer onto Night of Navy – 3 5/8 x 4 7/8 and add to card front on an angle using dimensionals
  • Whisper White – stamp striped flower in Night of Navy and TWO of the solid leaves in Mossy Meadow, cut out, layer and add to card front using dimensionals
  • Night of Navy – cut out detailed flower, add to center of flower
  • Frosted Epoxy Drops – add one to the center of the flower and one to each of the points of the flower

This is such a GREAT set and guess what?  Create with Connie and Mary has and AWESOME collection using this set!  Check it out!

And it is now week 4 of Create with Connie and Mary 5 weeks of Christmas and this time we are featuring Peaceful Noel!  What a pretty set…

You can get all the details here!

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

Set(s): Happiness Surrounds
Paper: Whisper White, Mint Macaron, Night of Navy
Ink: Mint Macaron, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy
Other: Snowfall Thinlets, Epoxy Drops, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

 

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IM45 – Snow is Glistening

Posted on November 5, 2018 | 1 comment

It’s time for another Monday inspiration and we have some GORGEOUS cookies! Check it out…

I knew right away that I wanted to use the AWESOME large snowflake from the limited addition release AND Create with Connie and Mary also has an AWESOME Collection using this set…CHECK IT OUT!

So I kept things nice and simple…

Here’s the details…

  • Whisper White –  4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Whisper White – 3 3/4 x 5, run through the Swirls and Curls Embossing Folder, add to card front
  • Gold Foil – cut out largest snowflake, add to card front
  • Whisper White – cut out next largest snowflake, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Whisper White – 5/8 x 3, stamp greeting using Versamark and Gold Emobss, cu into banner and add to card front
  • Add some Gold Metallic Pearls to finish off

So simple!

And it is now week 4 of Create with Connie and Mary 5 weeks of Christmas and this time we are featuring Peaceful Noel!  What a pretty set…

You can get all the details here!

Don’t forget to head over to Create with Connie and Mary to see Connie’s GREAT project!

Set(s): Snow is Glistening
Paper: Whisper White, Gold Foil
Ink: Versamark
Other: Swirls and Curls Embossing Folder, Gold Embossing Powder, Metallic Pearls, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

 

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Favorite Embossing Folder

Posted on November 3, 2018 | 2 comments

Time for another Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop. This week we are featuring our favorite embossing folder.  This was tough…there are SOOO many that I just LOVE but I think my favorite (right now) is the Swirls and Curls!

Another Christmas card done and ready to be mailed – LOL!!!

Here’s the details…

  • Night of Navy – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded
  • Night of Navy – 4 x 5 1/4, run through the Swirls and Curls embossing folder and add to card front
  • Silver Glimmer – 1/2 x 4 7/8, add to card front
  • Whisper White – cut out the solid tree, add to card front
  • White Velvet Paper – cut out the details tree, add to card front
  • Silver Glimmer – punch out 1/4″ circles, add to Velvet Tree
  • Whisper White, stamp greeting on 1″ strip using Night of Navy, punch out using the Pretty Label punch, add to card front using dimensionals

LOVE these colors together and such an easy card for the holidays!

It’s time for the Week 3 of our 5 weeks of Christmas. Up next…Peaceful Poinsettia…what a pretty set!  Check it out…

All the details HERE!

Set(s): Winter Woods
Paper: Whisper White, Night of Navy, Silver Glimmer, Velvet Specialty Paper
Ink: Night of Navy
Other: Swirls and Curls Embossing Folder, Into the Woods Thinlets, 1/4″ Hole Punch, Pretty Label Punch, 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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Snow is Glistening

Posted on November 1, 2018 | Leave a comment

It’s November! Oh my word! Once November gets here I always get in the Christmas spirit! I can’t wait to decorate my house! But it’s Thursday so time for another Create with Connie and Mary inspiration and this time a cool sketch…

I love the snowflakes in the special release bundle and the largest one was perfect for this sketch…

Here’s the details…

  • Whisper White – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Cherry Cobbler – 3 5/8 x 4 7/8, add to card front on an angle
  • Whisper Whit e- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4, run through the Tufted Embossing Folder, add to card front
  • Cherry Cobbler – cut out the largest snowflake, add to card front
  • Silver Glimmer – 1/2 x 3 3/4, cut into banner, add to card front
  • Whisper White – stamp greeting in Cherry Cobbler, punch out using 1 1/4″ Circle Punch, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Silver Glimmer – punch TWO 1/4″ circles, add to card front to finish off

Starting to get a stash of Christmas card to send out this year!

It’s time for the Week 3 of our 5 weeks of Christmas. Up next…Peaceful Poinsettia…what a pretty set!  Check it out…

All the details HERE!

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

Set(s): Snow is Glistening
Paper: Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Silver Glimmer
Ink: Cherry Cobbler
Other: Snowfall Thinlets, 1 1/4″ Circle Punch, 1/4″ Hole Punch, Tufted Embossing Folder, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

 

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Grateful or Thanksgiving

Posted on October 27, 2018 | 1 comment

Time for another Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop. This week it is all about grateful or Thanksgiving.  This made me think right away of the Country Home set…LOVE that set!

I all this my HGTV color scheme….how they decorate most homes…white, beige, and grey…LOL!!!

Here’s the details…

  • Crumb Cake – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Whisper White – 5 x 5 1/4, run through the Tin Tile Embossing Folder, add to card front
  • Whisper White – stamp image using Memento Black and color in with Crumb Cake and Smoky Slate Blends, cut out
  • Galvanized Metallic Paper – stamp milk can using Versamark and Black Emboss, cut out and add flowers behind
  • Crumb Cake – stamp small oval label and greeting in Memento Black, cut out, add to can
  • Burlap ribbon – foldover on each end, add behind can, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Add silver metallic pearls to finish off

LOVE these colors together!  They ares so clean looking!

It’s time for the Week 2 of our 5 weeks of Christmas.  Up next…Happiness Surrounds and YES…we did use it for a couple Christmas cards! Check it out!

All the details HERE!

Set(s): Country Home
Paper: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Glavanized Metallic Paper
Ink: Memento Black, Versamark, BLENDS:  Smoky Slate, Crumb Cake
Other: Tin Tile Embossing Folder, Burlap Ribbon, Metallic Pearls, Black 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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Wishing You Well

Posted on October 18, 2018 | Leave a comment

Are you enjoying all the excellent stuff in the Holiday Mini?  I know I am!  It’s Thursday so time for another Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Inspiration and this week it is a cool sketch…

I think this particular print from the Frosted Floral dsp and decided to pair it up with one of my very favorite sets – Wishing You Well!

Here’s the details…

  • Grey Granite – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Frosted Floral dsp – 3 x 4, add strips of Soft Suede – 1/2 x 3 1/2 behind the piece then add to card front
  • Whisper White – cut out largest Stitched Oval, stamp stems/leaves in Grey Granite and flowers in Tranquil Tide, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Grey Granite – 3/8 x 2 3/4, stamp greeting using Soft Suede, cut into a banner, add to card fornt
  • Whisper White – stamp bow using Tranquil Tide, cut out add to card front

So simple and pretty!

We are celebrating CHRISTMAS!  For the next 5 week we will have a weekly collection featuring an awesome new set!  First up is a special set available to demos now and customers in November – Snow is Glistening! Check it out!

All the details HERE!

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

Set(s): Wishing You Well
Paper: Whisper White, Grey Granite, Soft Suede, Frosted Floral dsp
Ink: Grey Granite, Tranquil Tide, Soft Suede
Other: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

 

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