Category Archives: Creatively Simple

Creatively Simple – Love

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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…

  • Fresh Freesia – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded
  • Vellum – 3 1/4 x 3 1/4, run through the Cane Weave Embossing Folder, add to card front
  • Basic White – 2 1/2 x 3 3/4, stamp with Love in Gorgeous Grape, layer onto Gorgeous Grape – 2 3/4 x 4, add to card front
  • Gorgeous Grape, Melon Mambo, Fresh Freesia – punch out large and small heart, add to card front
  • Add 3 small white Opaque Adhesive Backed Gems 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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Stampin’ Up!’s ADORABLE OWLS STAMP SET is one of the FREE Sale-A-Bration selections with any $50 US purchase!  And let us tell you…ADORABLE IT IS!   We’ve combined the ADORABLE OWLS STAMP SET with the COUNTRY GINGHAM DESIGNER PAPER for a sweet farmhouse look!  Our ADORABLE OWLS COLLECTION has step-by-step tutorials for THREE cards (one a fun fold!) and a little cute favor idea to give someone “just because”!  See more details here!

Set(s): Country Bouquet
Paper: Basic White, Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Melon Mambo, Vellum
Ink: Gorgeous Grape
Other: Country Bouquet Punch, Cane Weave Embossing Folder, Opaque Adhesive Backed Gems

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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Creatively Simple 71 – Love

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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…

  • Mint Macaron – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Vellum – 4 x 5 1/4, run through Cane Weave Embossing Folder, add to card front
  • Basic White – 3 x 4 1/4, stamp scatter dots in Mint Macaron, add to card front
  • Fresh Freesia – 3/4 x 3 5/8, stamp greeting in Memento Black, cut into banner, add to card front
  • Basic White – stamp small flower (Beautifully Happy – SAB), three times in Memento Blend, stamp flower in Fresh Freesia, stem/bud in Mint Macaron and flower center in So Saffron, cut out, add to card front
  • Add some Fresh Freesia Incolor Opal Rounds 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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Stampin’ Up!’s ADORABLE OWLS STAMP SET is one of the FREE Sale-A-Bration selections with any $50 US purchase!  And let us tell you…ADORABLE IT IS!   We’ve combined the ADORABLE OWLS STAMP SET with the COUNTRY GINGHAM DESIGNER PAPER for a sweet farmhouse look!  Our ADORABLE OWLS COLLECTION has step-by-step tutorials for THREE cards (one a fun fold!) and a little cute favor idea to give someone “just because”!  See more details here!

Set(s): Beautifully Happy (SAB)
Paper: Basic White, Mint Macaron, Fresh Freesia, Vellum
Ink: Memento Black, Mint Macaron, Fresh Freesia, So Saffron
Other: Cane Weave Embossing Folder, Incolor Opal Rounds

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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Creatively Simple 70 – Love

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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

22WILove

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

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Here’s the details…

  • Basic White – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Country Floral DSP (blue/white diagonal) – 1 1/4 x 5, add to card front
  • Country Floral DSP (red striped) – 3 x 4 1/4, add to card front
  • Basic White – 3 x 3 1/4, run through Cane Weave embossing folder add to card front
  • Balmy Blue – stamp conversation bubble and greeting in Memento Black
  • Petal Pink and Mint Macaron – cut out different conversation bubbles
  • Basic White – stamp heart conversation bubble 3 times in Sweet Sorbet, cut out
  • Sweet Sorbet, cut out 4 small hearts
  • Layer everything and add to card front using dimensionals

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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Love is in the air and Stampin’ Up!’s COUNTRY BOUQUET BUNDLE is brand new in the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog!  This stamp set has lots of hearts and florals, but it isn’t just for Valentine’s Day!    We’ve combined the COUNTRY BOUQUET BUNDLE with the COUNTRY FLORAL LANE DESIGNER PAPER for a sweet look!  Our COUNTRY BOUQUET COLLECTION has step-by-step tutorials with FOUR cards and TWO small favor ideas that are quick and easy to whip up for your favorite friend or family member!  See more details HERE!

Set(s): Conversation Bubbles
Paper: Basic White, Balmy Blue, Petal Pink, Mint Macaron, Sweet Sorbet, Country Floral DSP
Ink: Memento Black, Sweet Sorbet
Other: Conversation Bubbles Dies, dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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Creatively Simple – Sparkle

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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.  It’s hard to see in the picture but it really is very sparkly!

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Here’s another angle…

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Here’s the details…

  • Basic White – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Basic White – 3 3/4 x 5, stamp Pretty Medallion in Versamark, silver emboss, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Silver Foil – 1/4 x 4, add to card front
  • Basic White – 1/2 x 2 1/4, stamp greeting (Share a Milkshake) in Versamark, silver emboss, cut into angle on both sides, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Add some silver Festive Pearls 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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Love is in the air and Stampin’ Up!’s COUNTRY BOUQUET BUNDLE is brand new in the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog!  This stamp set has lots of hearts and florals, but it isn’t just for Valentine’s Day!    We’ve combined the COUNTRY BOUQUET BUNDLE with the COUNTRY FLORAL LANE DESIGNER PAPER for a sweet look!  Our COUNTRY BOUQUET COLLECTION has step-by-step tutorials with FOUR cards and TWO small favor ideas that are quick and easy to whip up for your favorite friend or family member!  See more details HERE!

 
Set(s): Pretty Medallion, Share a Milkshake
Paper: Basic White, Silver Foil
Ink: Versamark
Other: Festive Pearls, Silver Embossing Powder, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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Creatively Simple 68 – Sparkle

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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…

  • Cherry Cobbler – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Lights Aglow DSP – 3 1/2 x 4 3/4, add to card front
  • Very Vanilla – 2 1/4 x 3 1/2, stamp greeting in Versamark and gold emboss, layer onto Cherry Cobbler – 2 1/2 x 3 3/4, add to card front
  • Brushed Metallic Gold paper – cut out bell leave in pieces, add to card front
  • Add Flat Jingle Bell Trinket
  • Tie small bow in Gold Satin Edge Ribbon and add 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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Do you enjoy creating hand-made gifts for co-workers, neighbors, your mail person and package delivery drivers but often run out of time?  We are back again this year with a brand-new GIFTS OF GOOD TASTE 2022 COLLECTION with SIX new packaging idea tutorials along with SIX more of our favorite holiday cookie and candy recipes!  This year we’ve used Santa’s Delivery Bundle and Santa Express DSP for our decorating ideas, but you could mix the packaging ideas up with stamps and dies you already own…the recipe and package design are what is most important!  See more details here!

Set(s): Christmas Banners
Paper: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Lights Aglow DSP, Brushed Metallic Gold Paper
Ink: Versamark
Other: Decorated Pines Dies, Flat Jingle Bell Trinkets, Gold Edged Satin Ribbon, Gold Embossing Powder

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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Creatively Simple 67 – Sparkle

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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…

  • Very Vanilla – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded
  • Very Vanilla – 3 3/4 x 5, run through the Merry Melody Embossing Folder, add to card front
  • Lights Aglow DSP – 1 3/4 x 4 1/4, cut into banner on both sides, add to card front
  • Glimmer Specialty Paper (gold) – 1/4 x 4 3/4, add to card front
  • Brushed Metallic Paper – cut out large snowflake and detail, add to card front
  • Very Vanilla – stamp greeting in Versamark, gold emboss, cut out with the Labels Aglow Die, add to card front using dimensionals

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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Do you enjoy creating hand-made gifts for co-workers, neighbors, your mail person and package delivery drivers but often run out of time?  We are back again this year with a brand-new GIFTS OF GOOD TASTE 2022 COLLECTION with SIX new packaging idea tutorials along with SIX more of our favorite holiday cookie and candy recipes!  This year we’ve used Santa’s Delivery Bundle and Santa Express DSP for our decorating ideas, but you could mix the packaging ideas up with stamps and dies you already own…the recipe and package design are what is most important!  See more details here!

Set(s): Brightest Glow
Paper: Very Vanilla, Lights Aglow DSP, Glimmer Specialty Paper, Brushed Metallic Paper
Ink: Versamark
Other: Twinkle Lights Dies, Label Aglow Dies, Merry Melody Embossing Folder, Gold Embossing Powder, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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Creatively Simple 66 – Sparkle

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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…

  • Cherry Cobbler – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Lights Aglow DSP – 3 x 5, add to card front
  • Brushed Metallic Paper – cut out largest over (Framed Florets Dies), add to card front
  • Very Vanilla – stamp tree in Versamark, Gold Emboss, cut out add to card front using dimensionals
  • Lights Aglow DSP 1 x 2, stamp greeting in Versamark, gold emboss, cut into banner, add to card front
  • Tie small bow in Gold Satin Edged Ribbon, add to top of tree

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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Celebrate the most magical time of the year with the SNOWMAN MAGIC BUNDLE that helps you create unique, fun, and oh-snow-charming seasonal crafts. The stamps and dies coordinate perfectly so you can accessorize and layer each look from snowmen to snowscapes.  With over 20 stamps to mix and match, and fun seasonal sentiments, you can get creative in bringing your snowman to life!  Add snowflakes, stars, evergreens, and furry friends to complete each look.

We’ve combined the SNOWMAN MAGIC BUNDLE with the STORYBOOK GNOMES DESIGNER PAPER for a wintery background.  This Collection contains FOUR card tutorials and TWO gift card holder tutorials to get you ready for the holiday season and winter special occasions!   See more details HERE!

Set(s): Christmas Lights, Brightest Glow
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Brushed Metallic Paper, Light Aglow DSP
Ink: Versamark
Other: Twinkle Lights Dies, Framed Florets Dies, Gold Satin Edged Ribbon, Gold Embossing Powder, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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Creatively Simple 65 – Framed & Festive

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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…

  • Real Red – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded
  • Real Red – 4 x 5 1/4, add to card front
  • Glimmer Specialty Paper (gold) – 1/4 x 5 1/4, add to card front
  • Basic White – cut out larges Framed Florets frame, add to card front
  • Stamp greeting in Versamark and gold emboss
  • Gold Foil – cut out small and large detailed holly, add to card front
  • Add two Gold Adhesive Backed Swirls 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…

Set(s): Framed & Festive
Paper: Basic White, Real Red, Gold Foil, Glimmer Specialty Paper
Ink: Versamark
Other: Framed Florets Dies, Holly Berry Dies, Gold Adhesive Backed Swirls, Gold Embossing Powder

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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Creatively Simple 64 – Celebrate Holidays

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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…

  • Cherry Cobbler – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded
  • Gold Foil – cut out largest Framed Florets oval
  • Basic white – 3 3/4 x 5, add gold frame, stamp greeting in Versamark and gold emboss, add panel to card front
  • Boughs of Holly DSP – cut out a single poinsettia image, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Add some red 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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Celebrate the season with the elegant LEAVES OF HOLLY STAMP SET and HOLLY BERRY DIES!  Take advantage of the two-step design to stamp greenery images with added texture and dimension. Try out different color combinations on your leaves and berries to create beautiful boughs of holly.  The HOLLY BERRY DIES include multiple detailed layers of holly leaves and berries, giving you the opportunity to keep it simple or step it up. And two label dies are perfect for framing those festive holiday greetings and sentiments.  We’ve combined the LEAVES OF HOLLY BUNDLE with the BOUGHS OF HOLLY DESIGNER PAPER for a rich, traditional Christmas feel.  This Collection contains three card tutorials (one a fun fold!) and a cute holiday gift idea great for craft shows or to give a special friend!  See more details here!

Set(s): Framed & Festive
Paper: Basic White, Cherry Cobbler, Boughs of Holly DSP, Gold Foil
Ink: Versamark
Other: Framed Florets Dies, Red Rhinestones, Gold Embossing Powder, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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Creatively Simple 63 – Celebrate Holidays

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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…

  • Poppy Parade – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Basic White – 3 1/2 x 5, run through Whimsical Trees Embossing Folder, add to card front
  • Santa Express DSP – green print and red print – 1 1/2 x 3 1/2, add each to car drontr
  • Basic White – stamp one candy cane in Shaded Spruce and the other in Real Red, cut out, add to card fornt
  • Shaded Spruce – 1 x 1 3/4, stamp greeting in Versamark, white emboss, add to card fornt
  • Tie bow in Iridescent trim, add to card front to finish of

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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CHRISTMAS BANNERS BUNDLE includes traditional holiday greetings that you can mix and match and then frame with the gorgeous banners!  Make the large banners the focal point on your card, or dress the banners up with pine branches, berries, leafy sprigs and holly!  Combine several die cuts to form a garland or wreath!  Our CHRISTMAS BANNERS CARD COLLECTION features EIGHT card tutorials paired with LIGHTS AGLOW DESIGNER PAPER and GLIMMER SPECIALTY PAPER for a definite WOW look without a lot of effort!   See more details HERE!
Set(s): Sweet Candy Cane
Paper: Basic White, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce, Santa Express DSP
Ink: Real Red, Shaded Spruce, Versamark
Other: Candy Cane Dies, Whimsical Trees Embossing Folder, Iridescent Trim, White Embossing Powder

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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