Category Archives: Inspiration Monday

IM262 – Sweet Citrus

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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 colorful cookies

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Perfect for the new citrus set…

IMG_4775Here’s the details…

  • Pool Party – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Brights DSP paper pack (daffodil striped) – 2 1/2 x 5, cut into banner, add to card front
  • Incolor DSP paper pack (parakeet dotted) – 2 1/2 x 4 1/2, cut into banner, add to card front
  • Night of Navy – 5/8 x 4 1/4, add to card front
  • Pool Party – cut second to largest layering circle
  • Basic White – cut matching scallop layering circle, add under Pool Party circle, add to card front
  • Basic White – stamp the two parts of the citrus in Daffodil Delight, emboss/cut out, stamp leaves in Parakeet Party, cut out; layer the pieces shown, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Basic White – 5/8 x 3 1/4, stamp greeting in Night of Navy, cut slant on one side, 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!’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): Sweet Citrus
Paper: Basic White, Pool Party, Night of Navy, Brights DSP Paper Pack, Incolor DSP Paper Pack
Ink: Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight, Parakeet Party
Other: Sweet Citrus dies and embossing folder, Layering Circle Dies, Flat Adhesive Backed Pearls, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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IM261 – Adorable Owls

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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 set of owl vases…

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And here is what I did…

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Here’s the details…

  • Basic White – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded
  • Basic White – 4 x 5 1/4, run through the Raindrops embossing folder, add to card front
  • Flirty Flamingo, Smoky Slate Balmy Blue – cut out designer table, add to card front as shown
  • Basic White – stamp 3 owls, color with Blends, cut out and add to card front using dimensionals
  • Flirty Flamingo – 1/2 x 1 3/4, stamp greeting in Memento cut into slants on each side, add pieces of Smoky Slate – 1/4 x 2 1/4, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Add some blue Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins 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): Adorable Owls (SAB)
Paper: Basic White, Flirty Flamingo, Smoky Slate, Balmy Blue
Ink: Memento Black; BLENDS:  Flirty Flamingo, Smoky Slate, Balmy Blue, Pale Papaya
Other: Designer Tags Dies, Raindrops Embossing Folder, Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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IM257 – Soft Seedlings

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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 color combo…

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I just HAD to use my Soft Seedlings stamp one more time…

IMG_4736Here’s the details…

  • Pool Party – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Basic White – 3 3/4 x 5, randomly stamp leaf in Pool Party, Soft Succulent, Bermuda Bay and Evening Evergreen; layer onto Evening Evergreen – 3 7/8 x 5 1/8, add to card front
  • Bermuda Bay – punch out Lovely Label, sponge in Bermuda, add to card front
  • Soft Succulent Satin Shimmer Ribbon, fold a piece and add behind a Basic White Label Me Fancy sponged in Soft Succulent, add to card front
  • Evening Evergreen – stamp label and greeting in Versamark and white emboss, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Add some white Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins 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): Soft Seedlings, Christmas Banner
Paper: Basic White, Pool Party, Bermuda Bay, Evening Evergreen
Ink: Pool Party, Soft Succulent, Bermuda Bay and Evening Evergreen, Versamark
Other: Christmas Banners Dies, Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins, dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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IM256 – Santa Delivery

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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 Santa Gingerbread Train…

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Decided to make it easy with the Santa Express DSP…

IMG_4566Here’s the details…

  • Granny Apple Green – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded
  • Santa Express DSP – 3/4 x 5 1/2 (green diagonal stripe), add to bottom of card front
  • Basic White – 3 1/4 x 5 1/2, run through one of the Charming Landscape Embossing Folder, add to card front
  • Santa Express DSP – cut out engine and car from dsp, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Poppy Parade – 3/4 x 2 2/2, stamp greeting in Versamark and White Emboss, cut into banner, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Add some red 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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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): Santa Delivery
Paper: Basic White, Granny Apple Green, Poppy Parade, Santa Express
Ink: Versamark
Other: Charming Landscape Embossing Folder, Festive Pearls, White Embossing Powder, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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IM258 – Snowman Magic

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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 snowman paper towel holder…

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SOOO cute…

IMG_4565Here’s the details…

  • Basic White – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Pacific Point – 1 1/4 x 5 1/2, add to card front
  • Celebrate Everything DSP = 2 3/4 x 4 1/2, add to card front
  • Red/White Glitter Paper – 1/4 x 5, add to card front
  • Basic White – 2 3/4 x 3, stamp greeting in Memento black, landscape in Pacific Point, add to card front using dimenisonals
  • Basic White – stamp trees, scarf and bird in Pacific Point, stamp snowman, face and hat in Memento Black, stamp arms in Soft Suede and holly in Shaded Spruce.  Color nose with Pumpkin Pie and berries in Real Red marker, cut everything out, layer and add to card front
  • Add some small Adhesive Backed Stars 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): Snowman Magic
Paper: Basic White, Pacific Point, Celebrate Everything, Red/White Glitter Paper
Ink: Memento Black, Pacific Point, Soft Suede, Shaded Spruce; Markers:  Pumpkin Pie, Real Red
Other: Snowman Dies, Adhesive Backed Stars, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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IM257 – Leaves of Holly

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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 holly garland…

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I kept mine pretty simple…

IMG_4560Here’s the details…

  • Basic White – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Vellum – 2 1/2 x 4 3/4, run through the Pines Embossing Folder, add to card front
  • Basic White – cut out Stitched Frame, add to card front
  • Basic White – 1/2 x 3, stamp greeting in Versamark and silver emboss, layer onto piece of silver foil – 1/4 x 3 3/4, ad to card front using dimensionals
  • Garden Green – stamp large detailed holly in Versmark, silver emboss, cut out
  • Bermuda Bay – stamp small detailed holly in Versamark, silver emboss, cut out, layer, add some silver cord behind and add to card front using dimensionals
  • Basic White – stamp detailed berries in Versamark, silver emboss, cut out, add to card front
  • Add two green 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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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): Leaves of Holly
Paper: Basic White, Garden Green, Bermuda Bay, Silver Foil, Vellum
Ink: Versamark
Other: Holly Leaves Dies, Pines Embossing Folder, Elegant Trim, Festive Pearls, Silver Embossing Powder, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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IM256 – Sweet Candy Canes

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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 candy cane wreath…

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Perfect for our candy cane set…

IMG_4543Here’s the details…

  • Real Red – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded
  • Basic White – 3 3/4 x 5, run through the Whimsical Trees Embossing Folder, add to card front
  • Crumb Cake – cut out the largest frame in Framed Florets dies and use the inside oval, add to card front
  • Basic White – stamp each candy can in Real Red, cut out, add to card front
  • Real Red – 3/4 x 1 3/4, stamp greeting (Cottage Wreaths) in Versamark, white emboss, punch a 1/16th hole in top of tag
  • Red/Green 3/8″ ribbon – tie a bow with the red, take a piece of Linen Thread and add the tag, add to card front
  • Add 3 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 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): Sweet Candy Cane, Cottage Wreaths
Paper: Basic White, Real Red, Crumb Cake
Ink: Real Red, Versamark
Other: Candy Cane Dies, Framed Florets Dies, Whimsical Trees Embossing Folder, Red/Green 3/8″ Ribbon, Linen Thread, Red Rhinestones, White Embossing Powder, Dimensionals, 1/16″ Hole Punch (retired)

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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IM255 – Cottage Wreaths

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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 cool color combo…

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LOVE these colors together…

IMG_4534Here’s the details…

  • Polished Pink – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Soft Succulent – 2 3/4 x 4 1/2, run through the Pines embossing folder, add to card front
  • Evening Evergreen – 1/4 x 5, add to card front
  • Basic White – 2 3/4 x 3 1/2, stamp greeting in Melon Mambo, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Basic White – stamp wreath in Soft Succulent, twigs in Evening Evergreen and berries in Melon Mambo, stamp bow in Polished Pink, cut everything out add to card front using dimensionals
  • Add some gold 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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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): Cottage Wreaths
Paper: Basic White, Polished Pink, Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen
Ink: Polished Pink, Melon Mambo, Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen
Other: Pines Embossing folder, Festive Pearls, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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IM254 – Kindest Gnome

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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 cake…

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Those little gnomes are just so darn cute…

IMG_4499Here’s the details…

  • Smoky Slate – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Basic White – 3 3/4 x 5 1/2, add to card front
  • Snowflake Specialty Paper – 3 1/2 x 5 1/2, add to card front
  • Cut out large Framed Florets once in Smoky Slate and once in Basic White; add Smoky Slate frame to card, stamp greeting on white oval in Basic Grey, add to card front
  • Basic White – stamp two gnomes in Memento Black, color with Blends, cut out, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Add 2 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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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): Kindest Gnome
Paper: Basic White, Smoky Slate, Snowflake Specialty paper
Ink: Memento Black, Basic Grey; BLENDS:  Smoky Slate (both) Basic Black (light)
Other: Framed Florets Dies, Festive Pearls, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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IM253 – Soft Seedlings

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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 color combo…

I picked a couple of the colors from it and came up with this…

Here’s the details…

  • Crumb Cake – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Crumb Cake – 4 x 5 1/4, run through the Leaf Fall Embossing Folder, add to card front
  • Early Espresso – cut out largest Framed Florets die, add to card front
  • Basic White – ink leaf stamp with Balmy Blue then add some Crumb Cake and Early Espresso with a sponge dauber, cut out, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Balmy Blue – 7/8 x 2 3/4, stamp greeting in Early Espresso, cut into banner, add to card front
  • Double up a piece of Linen Thread, tie into a bow, add to leaf
  • Add a Rustic Metallic Dot to leaf 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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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): Soft Seedlings
Paper: Basic White, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Balmy Blue
Ink: Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
Other: Framed Florets Dies, Leaf Fall Embossing Folder, Linen Thread, Rustic Metallic Dots, Dimensionals

Until next time…HAPPY STAMPIN’!

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