Category Archives: Inspiration Monday

IM273 – Biggest Wish

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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 pretty quilt…

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SOOO pretty…

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Here’s the details…

  • Crumb Cake – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Soft Suede – 1/2 x 5 1/2, add to left side o card front
  • Basic White – 3 3/4 x 5 1/2, run through ‘flower’ 3D Basic Embossing Folder, add to card front
  • Crumb Cake – cut out the 4 different sized hexagons (Beautiful Shapes), add to card front
  • Basic White – punch out 4 medium daisies, later, add 1/2″ Soft Suede circle (retired punch) to center of each, add to card front
  • Basic White – stamp greeting in Soft Suede, cut out, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Add some white and Crumb Cake Enamel Dots Essentials 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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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): Biggest Wish
Paper: Basic White, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede
Ink: Soft Suede
Other: Medium Daisy Punch, 3D Basics Embossing Folder, 1/2″ Circle Punch (retired), Enamel Dots Essentials, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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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

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

IM270 – Go to Greetings

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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 fun color combo from pretty yarn…

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I thought this print from the Fancy Flora DSP matched it perfectly!

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  • Orchid Oasis – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Fancy Flora DSP – 4 x 5 1/4, add to card front
  • Basic White – 2 1/2 x 5 1/2, add a piece of Calypso Coral 1 x 4 1/4 behind the white panel on an angle then add to card front
  • Petal Pink – cut out the leaf Artistic dies, add to card front
  • Starry Sky – 3/4 x 2 5/8, stamp greeting in Versamark, white emboss, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Add some In Color Matte Decorator 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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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): Go to Greetings
Paper: Basic White, Orchid Oasis, Calypso Coral, Starry Sky, Fancy Flora DSP
Ink: Versamark
Other: Artistic Dies, In Color Matte Decorator Dots, White Embossing Powder, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

23MarySig

IM269 – Biggest Wish

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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 fun decorated plate…

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Decided to go really simple with this…

IMG_4936Here’s the details…

  • Polished Pink – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Basic White – 3 1/2 x 5 1/2, add a piece of striped Bermuda Bay DSP (1/2 x 5 1/2) behind panel, add to card front
  • Cute out 2 larger circles in Polished pink and 3 small circles in Bermuda Bay, add to card front
  • Basic Black – cut out two of the Meadow Dies, add to card front
  • Basic White – stamp hello in Memento Black, cut out, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Add some Flat Adhesive Backed 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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Stampin’ Up! has introduced a brand new online-only group of products beginning March 1st called the HELLO IRRESISTIBLE SUITE!  The pretty IRRESISTIBLE BLOOMS STAMP SET has contemporary flowers and leaf images that will inspire you…and don’t you just LOVE the fonts they used on the greetings?  We’ve combined this IRRESISTIBLE BLOOMS BUNDLE with some of our favorite quick and easy techniques for coloring and texture and the Hello Irresistible DSP!  Our HELLO IRRESISTIBLE CARD COLLECTION has step-by-step instructions for SIX technique-based cards to get you started on sending out happy mail!  See more details HERE!

Set(s): Biggest Wish
Paper: Basic White, Basic Black, Polished Pink, Bermuda Bay, Brights DSP paper pack
Ink: Memento Black
Other: Meadow Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Flat Adhesive Backed Pearls, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

23MarySig

IM268 – 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 cool wall weaving…

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I went with the overall color combo…

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Here’s the details…

  • Balmy Blue – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Basic White – 3 3/4 x 5, run through the Into the Clouds Embossing folder, layer onto Pacific Point 3 7/8 x 5 1/8, add to card front
  • Pacific Point – cut out fence, add to card front
  • Rain or Shine DSP – cut out yellow/blue bunny, yellow/blue umbrella and clouds from paper, add to card fornt
  • Crushed Curry – 1 1/4 x 2 – stamp greeting in Pacific Point, cut into banner, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Add some of the 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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Stampin’ Up! has introduced a brand new online-only group of products beginning March 1st called the HELLO IRRESISTIBLE SUITE!  The pretty IRRESISTIBLE BLOOMS STAMP SET has contemporary flowers and leaf images that will inspire you…and don’t you just LOVE the fonts they used on the greetings?  We’ve combined this IRRESISTIBLE BLOOMS BUNDLE with some of our favorite quick and easy techniques for coloring and texture and the Hello Irresistible DSP!  Our HELLO IRRESISTIBLE CARD COLLECTION has step-by-step instructions for SIX technique-based cards to get you started on sending out happy mail!  See more details HERE!

Set(s): Playing in the Rain
Paper: Basic White, Balmy Blue, Pacific Point, Crushed Curry, Rain or Shine DSP
Ink: Pacific Point
Other: In the Clouds Embossing folder, Loose Daisy Embellishments

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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IM267 – Country Bouquet

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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 some pretty heart cookies…

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I took some creative leeway with this…

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  • Calypso Coral – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Basic White 3 3/4 x 5, I added the ‘stripes’ with my Simply Scored and stamped the Greeting in Memento Black, Layer onto Rich Razzleberry – 3 7/8 x 5 1/8, add to card front
  • Awash in Beautry DSP – stamp the heart 3 times in Memento Black, punch out, layer and add to card front using dimensionals
  • Add a bunch of the gold Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins to finish off

Super simple!

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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When life gives you lemons (or limes, grapefruits or oranges!), you make greeting cards with the SWEET CITRUS STAMP SET!  Using bright colors and the zesty greetings make them especially fun to create your cards and projects!  Add texture with the SWEET CITRUS HYBRID EMBOSSING FOLDER and cut out with the coordinating SWEET CITRUS DIES to bring some sunshine to your favorite people!  We’ve combined the SWEET CITRUS BUNDLE with the REGENCY PARK DESIGNER PAPER for even more colorful designs.  Our SWEET CITRUS COLLECTION has step-by-step instructions for THREE cards (one a special fold) and ONE fun project you’ll want to use all the time!  See more details here!

Set(s): Country Bouquet
Paper: Basic White, Calypso Coral, Rich Razzleberry, Awash in Beauty DSP
Ink: Memento Black
Other: Simply Scored, Country Bouquet Punch, Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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IM266 – Light the Way

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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 pretty centerpiece

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I just had to use the new Light the Way set…

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Here’s the details…

  • Smoky Slate – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Brights DSP (Daffodil Delight Dotted) – 3 x 5, add to card front
  • Basic Black – 1 1/4 x 4 1/4, stamp greeting in Versamark, white emboss, add to card front
  • Smoky Slate – cut out lantern, add to card front
  • Basic White – punch out 2 medium daisies, layer together, add to card front, punch out 1/2″ circle (retired), add to center of flower, fold some Black/White Gingham ribbon behind flower then add to card front
  • Basic White- stamp large firefly,  two times in Memento Black and two times in Daffodil Delight, out out the top part of firefly body and add to black ones.  On the bottom color every other stripe in Daffodil Delight and on the the top every other on in Basic Black to make a bee; cut out and add to card front
  • Tie a small bow in the Black/White Gingham ribbon and add to top of lantern 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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Rain or shine, the delightful animals in Stampin’ Up!’s PLAYING IN THE RAIN BUNDLE are sure to make you smile!  Plus, the PLAYING IN THE RAIN DIES make it easy to cut out the animal shapes AND use the die accessories to add an umbrella, bridge, tree stump, kites or clouds to your nature scene!  We’ve combined the PLAYING IN THE RAIN STAMP SET AND DIES with the RAIN OR SHINE DESIGNER PAPER for some bright, colorful fun!  Our PLAYING IN THE RAIN CARD COLLECTION has step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT cards!  Quickly make them up and send them off to friends and family to let them know you are thinking about them!  See more details HERE!

Set(s): Light the Way
Paper: Basic White, Smoky Slate, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Brights DSP Paper Pack
Ink: Memento Black, Daffodil Delight, Versamark
Other: Light the Way Dies, Medium Daisy punch, Black/White Gingham Ribbon, 1/2″ circle punch (retired), White Embossing Powder

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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IM265 – Love Cats

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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 fun cookie jar…

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WAAAY too cute!

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  • Crumb Cake – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Basic White 3 1/2 x 5, add strip of Country Floral striped DSP 1/2 x 5, behind it then add to card front
  • Basic White – stamp the cats in Crumb Cake, Memento Black and Smoky Slate, cut out, add to card front (the cat of the grey one is added using dimensionals)
  • Sweet Sorbet – 3/4 x 2, stamp greeting in Memento Black, cut into point, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Add some red 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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Rain or shine, the delightful animals in Stampin’ Up!’s PLAYING IN THE RAIN BUNDLE are sure to make you smile!  Plus, the PLAYING IN THE RAIN DIES make it easy to cut out the animal shapes AND use the die accessories to add an umbrella, bridge, tree stump, kites or clouds to your nature scene!  We’ve combined the PLAYING IN THE RAIN STAMP SET AND DIES with the RAIN OR SHINE DESIGNER PAPER for some bright, colorful fun!  Our PLAYING IN THE RAIN CARD COLLECTION has step-by-step tutorials for EIGHT cards!  Quickly make them up and send them off to friends and family to let them know you are thinking about them!  See more details HERE!

Set(s): Love Cats
Paper: Basic White, Crumb Cake, Sweet Sorbet, Country Floral DSP
Ink: Memento Black, Crumb Cake, Smoky Slate
Other: Opaque Adhesive Backed Gems, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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IM264 – Better Days

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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 beautiful woven wall hanging

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Here’s mine…

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  • Pear Pizzazz – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Pear Pizzazz – 4 x 5 1/4, run through the Into the Clouds embossing folder, add to card front
  • Regals DSP Paper Pack – Shaded Spruce striped – 1 1/4 x 4 3/4, add to card front, Garden Green Dotted – 1 1/4 x 4 1/4, add to card front
  • Daffodil Delight – 1 3/4 x 3 3/4, stamp border in Crushed Curry, add to card fornt
  • Basic White – stamp outline in Memento Black, then from bottom up – Shaded Spruce, Garden Green, Pear Pizzazz, stamp center of sun in Daffodil Delight and use the Daffodil Delight Dark Blends on the sun rays and frame, cut out, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Basic White – 3/4 x 1 7/8, stamp greeting in Memento Black, cut into banner, 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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Join us in sharing the sweetness of life by using Stampin’ Up!’s SHARE A MILKSHAKE BUNDLE to create some frozen delights on paper! You can mix and match the sundae glass, bowl or waffle cone with the fun-loving greetings!  Use different colors of ice cream combos, then finish off with a spoon or straw and a cherry on top! We’ve combined the SHARE A MILKSHAKE BUNDLE with the COUNTRY GINGHAM DESIGNER PAPER for a sweet, delicious look!  Our SHARE A MILKSHAKE COLLECTION has step-by-step tutorials for THREE cards (one a fun fold!) and a little cute favor idea to celebrate a special occasion!  See more details HERE!

Set(s): Better Days
Paper: Basic White – Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Regals DSP Paper Pack
Ink: Memento Black, Shaded Spruce, Garden Green, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight; BLENDS:  Daffodil Delight (Dark)
Other: Into the Clouds Embossing Folder, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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