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Favorite SAB DSP

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And it’s Saturday again! This week our theme for the Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Hop is to use our favorite DSP from the SAB brochure.  Hmmm…since I only got one, that was easy to decide!

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I cut out multiple of the flowers and layered to give dimension…

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  • Fresh Freesia – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded
  • Favored Flowers DSP (freesia print) – 3 3/4 x 5, add to card front
  • Evening Evergreen – 3/8 x 4 1/4, add to card front
  • Basic White – 2 3/4 x 3, stamp greeting in Evening Evergreen, add to card front
  • Favored Flowers DSP -= cut out three of the large purple flower in different sections, layer together using dimensionals, add some Wink of Stella to give a little sparkle, cut leave from bottom base and reposition, add to card front
  • Add some Flat Adhesive Backed Pearls to finish off

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): Go to Greetings
Paper: Basic White, Fresh Freesia, Evening Evergreen, Favored Flowers DSP
Ink: Evening Evergreen
Other: Flat Adhesive Backed Pearls, Dimensionals

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Favorite SAB Set

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And it’s Saturday again! This week our theme for the Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Hop is to use out favorite set from the SAB brochure.  This was a tough one as I LOVE both the Owls and the Beautifully Happy.  Beautifully Happy won…

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Here’s the details…

  • Petal Pink – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Basic White – 3 1/2 x 4 3/4, layer onto Night of Navy – 3 5/8 x 4 7/8, add to card front
  • Regency Park DSP – pick 3 prints 1 x 2 1/2, add to card front
  • Basic White – stamp outline in Memento Black, leaves in Mint Macaron, Flowers in Petal Pink and buds in Balmy Blue, cut out, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Petal Pink – 5/8 x 1 3/8, stamp greeting in Memento Black, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Add some blue Adhesive Backed Milky Dots to finish off

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): Beautifully Happy (SAB)
Paper: Basic White, Petal Pink, Night of Navy, Regency Park DSP
Ink: Memento Black, Mint Macaron, Petal Pink, Balmy Blue
Other: Adhesive Backed Milky Dots, Dimensionals

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Bringing in the New Year

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And it’s Saturday again! This week our theme for the Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Hop is Bringing in the New Year.  I just LOVE new alphabet set and sooooo glad that it has numbers in it too!

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Here’s the details…

  • Very Vanilla – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded
  • Lights Aglow DSP – black/gold print – 2 x 3 3/4, 1 1/2 x 3 3/4, 1 1/4 x 3 3/4, add to card front
  • Very Vanilla – cut out one side of the large Celebrations Tag die
  • Glimmer Specialty Paper (gold) – cut out 2023, add to tag
  • Basic Black – stamp happy from Biggest Wish in Versamark, gold emboss, add to tag using dimensionals
  • Add piece of Satin Edged Ribbon to tag and some gold Festive Pearls
  • Add tag to card front using dimensionals

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): Biggest Wish
Paper: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Lights Aglow DSP
Ink: Versamark
Other: Alphabet a la Mode Dies, Celebrations Tag Dies, Festive Pearls, Satin Edged Ribbon, Gold Embossing Powder, Dimensionals

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Modern Christmas

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And it’s Saturday again! This week our theme for the Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Hop is Modern Christmas.  We are talking next week off so that our wonderful team can enjoy their holiday!  See you in 2 weeks!  I decided to keep it very simple and very clean…

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Here’s the details…

  • Basic White – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Basic White – 3 1/2 x 4 3/4, cut out tree, lay on top of card base and randomly stamp snowflake in Versamark, remove top piece, silver emboss
  • Add white tree layer onto card base using dimensionals
  • Red Glitter Paper – punch out FIVE 1/4″ circles, add to tree
  • Add 5 small green adhesive backed sequins to tree
  • Real Red – 1/2 x 1 3/8, stamp greeting in Versamark, white emboss, cut slant on each end, add to card front using dimensionals

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, Christmas Lights
Paper: Basic White, Real Red
Ink: Versamark
Other: Twinkle Lights Dies, Silver Embossing Powder, White Embossing Powder, Adhesive Backed Sequins, 1/4″ Hole Punch (retired), Dimensionals

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Country Christmas

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And it’s Saturday again! This week our theme for the Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Hop is Country Christmas

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Here’s the details…

  • Smoky Slate – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Abigail Rose DSP (grey/white flower) – 4 x 5 1/4 add to card front
  • Basic Grey – cut out the two window frame pieces
  • Basic White – cut out the inside of the large winder frame, layer behind the two grey frames, add to card front
  • Basic White – stamp the wreath and the two end of the swag in Soft Succulent and berries in Cherry Cobbler, cut out wreath and add to top of window, cut out the two ends of swag and add to the window sill
  • Basic White – stamp the candle in Cherry Cobbler,  add the flames in Versamark and Gold emboss, stamp the tray again in Versamark, gold emboss, cut everything out, layer and add to card front
  • Cherry cobbler – 3/8 x 2 1/4, stamp greeting in Versamark, white emboss, cut into banner on both ends, add to card fron  using dimensionals
  • Cherry Cobbler – cut out bow, add to wreath to finish off

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): Window Wishes
Paper: Basic White, Smoky Slate Basic Grey, Cherry Cobbler. Abigail Rose DSP
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Soft Succulent, Versamark
Other: Windows Dies, White Embossing Powder, Gold Embossing Powder, Dimensionals

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All That Glistens

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And it’s Saturday again! This week our theme for the Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Hop is All That Glistens.  I just had to use the Snowflake Specialty Vellum for this one…

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  • Basic White – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Snowflake Specialty Vellum – 4 x 5 1/4, add to card front
  • Silver Foil – cut out largest frame, leave center oval in, add to card front
  • Basic White – stamp greeting in Versamark and Silver Emboss, cut out with the smallest Framed Florets die, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Silver Foil – cut out small bow from the Decorated Pines dies, add to card front
  • Add some silver Festive Pearls to finish off

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): Framed & Festive
Paper: Basic White, Silver Foil, Snowflake Specialty Vellum
Ink: Versamark
Other: Framed Florets Dies, Decorated Pies Dies, Festive Pearls, Dimensionals

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Beginning to Look Like Christmas

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And it’s Saturday again! This week our theme for the Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Hop is “Beginning to Look Like Christmas”…of course I added the Merry Melody embossing folder so now you have to sing along with me…

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Here’s the details…

  • Basic White – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Vellum – 4 x 5 1/4, run through the Merry Melody embossing folder, add to card front
  • Basic White – cut out largest frame from Framed Florets, add to card front
  • Basic White – stamp large detailed leaf in Soft Succulent and small one in Evening Evergreen, cut out, add to card front
  • Basic White- 5/8 x 2 3/4, stamp greeting in Versamark, while emboss, cut into banner, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Gold Satin Edge Ribbon – tie into small bow, add to card front
  • Add two Gold Adhesive Backed Swirls to finish off

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): Leaves of Holly
Paper: Basic White, Vellum
Ink: Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen, Versamark
Other: Holly Berry Dies, Framed Florets Die Merry Melody Embossing Folder, Gold Satin Edged Ribbon, Gold Adhesive Backed Swirls, Gold Embossing Powder, Dimensionals

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Gratitude

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And it’s Saturday again! This week our theme for the Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Hop is “gratitude”

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Here’s the details…

  • Basic White – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Vellum – 3 1/3 x 4 1/2, run through Leaf Fall embossing folder, add to card front
  • Basic White – ink leaf in Bermuda Bay, cut out; next touch some of the tips in Versamark and gold emboss, add to card front
  • Bermuda Bay = 7/8 x 2 1/4, stamp greeting in Veramark and gold emboss, cut into banner, add to card front
  • Elegant Trim – tie a small bow with long ends, add to card front
  • Add two Gold Adhesive Backed Swirls to finish off

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): Soft Seedlings
Paper: Basic White, Bermuda Bay, Vellum
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Versamark
Other: Leaf Fall Embossing Folder, Elegant Trim, Gold Adhesive Backed Swirls, Gold Embossing Powder

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Vintage Thanksgiving

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And it’s Saturday again! This week our theme for the Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Hop is “vintage Thanksgiving”.  Not really sure that that means but here is what I did…

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Here’s the details…

  • Cajun Craze – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Very Vanilla – 3 1/2 x 4, run through the Timeless Texture embossing folder, add to card front
  • Texture Chic DSP (dark green/gold print) – 1 1/2 x 5, add to card front
  • Gold Foil – cut out banner, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Cajun Craze – cut out one large and one tall thin pumpkin, sponge edges with Cajun Craze, layer
  • Crumb Cake – cut out stem, sponge edges with Crumb Cake, add to pumpkin, add pumpkin to card front using dimensionals
  • Evening Evergreen – cut out viney thing, add to pumpkin
  • Soft Succulent – stamp greeting in Early Espresso, cut around greeting, add to pumpkin using dimensionals
  • Add some Rustic Metallic Dots to finish off

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): Heron Habitat  (greeting)
Paper: Very Vanilla, Cajun Craze, Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent, Texture Chic DSP, Gold Foil
Ink: Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
Other: Rustic Pumpkin Dies, Timeless Texture Embossing Folder, Rustic Metallic Dots, Dimensionals

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Thank You

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And it’s Saturday again! This week our theme for the Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Hop is to “thank you”

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Here’s the details…

  • Crumb Cake – 4 1/4 x 11 folded
  • Crumb Cake – 2 1/4 x 5 1/2, run through stripes embossing folder, add to card front
  • Lights aglow DSP (evergreen circles) – 2 x 5 1/2, add to card front
  • Lights Aglow DSP (red dotted stripe) – cut out large Celebration Tag, staple piece of Soft Succulent Satin Ribbon on it, add tag to card front using dimensionals
  • Basic White – stamp apples in Memento Black, color with Blends, cut out add, to card front using dimensionals
  • Evening Evergreen – stamp just the work THANKS in Versamark, white emboss, cut out with banner die from Celebrations Tag Dies, add to card front using dimensionals
  • Add some of the green Festive Pearls to finish off

And now for our latest collection…

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Stampin’ Up!’s new SWEETEST CHRISTMAS SUITE makes creating cards, tags and more as easy as 1-2-3!  With the Sweet Candy Canes Bundle, you can stamp and die cut candy canes in the color of your choice (one for each direction) or cut them out from the Sweetest Christmas Designer Paper!  And we LOVE the inside/outside verses in this set!  The Christmas Banners Bundle allows you to create a personalized banner greeting, then fill in around the banners and candy canes with boughs of holly, pine branches and leafy sprigs greenery.  The traditional designs and images in both bundles work together for perfect coordination.  Our SWEETEST CHRISTMAS SUITE COLLECTION features tutorials for four projects…three cards (one a special fold) and a cute 3D holiday decorating project!   See more details HERE!

Set(s): Apple Harvest
Paper: Basic White, Crumb Cake, Evening Evergreen, Lights Aglow DSP
Ink: Memento Black, Versamark; BLENDS:  Real Red, Soft Succulent, Soft Suede
Other: Celebration Tags Dies, Stripes Embossing Folder, Soft Succulent Satin Ribbon, Festive Pearls, Dimensionals

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