I am back with another card using the beautiful From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper.  

• Choose 3 designs from the From My Heart Specialty DSP and cut a 1-1/4" x 4" strip of each design
• Layer and adhere them to at 4" x 5-1/4" piece Flirty Flamingo CS
• Attach a Real Red heart doily
• Stamp in Flirty Flamingo ink the tag from Tags, Tags, Tags (this is a carryover item and still available for purchase). Cut out the tag using the Trio Tag die
• Run the Real Red ribbon through the holes in the tag and around the card and tie a bow.
• Layer on to a Real Red card base 4-1/4" x 11" scored at 5-1/2"
• Cut a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Whisper White cs and attach it to the inside of the card.
• Cut a 1/2" x 4" piece of From My Heart Specialty DSP to inside of the card.

This pack of paper is so cute!  It is hard to choose what pattern to use, I love them all.  I have one more card coming up on Friday that uses this paper.  Have I convinced you that you just might need to order it?

Thanks so much for stopping by today! All of the products I used on this card are listed below. You can click on any of the photos to go directly to my Stampin’ Up!® online store. 

The Host Code for January is FTCKVA4N.  When you place a Stampin' Up!®  order using this code I will send you a project tutorial.  If your order is $60 or more I will also send you a package of Champagne Rhinestones as a thank you gift.  This gift will be sent in early February. 

Please do NOT use the host code if your order is over $150 (before tax and shipping). You will earn host rewards from Stampin’ Up! AND you'll also receive a project tutorial and a gift from me. 

Product List

Tags Tags Tags Photopolymer Stamp Set (En) [150508] $21.00	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [147052] $7.50	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $8.75	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141416] $8.75	From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper [151189] $14.50
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Trio Of Tags Dies [150667] $16.00	Heart Doilies [151191] $5.50	Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Double-Stitched Satin Ribbon [151155] $7.50

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

My husband is a golfer so the Country Club Suite in the January-June 2020 Mini Catalog was a must have for me.  Everything in the suite is wonderful and perfect to make cards and gifts for him and his golf buddies.

Here's a fun little package using the Clubhouse bundle, Wrapped in Plaid Specialty DSP, and the All Dressed Up dies.

I used the Wrapped in Plaid DSP for the box but I could have easily used the Country Club DSP.  The golf ball/tee image from the Clubhouse set was quickly colored using Stampin' Blends and cut out with the coordinating Golf Club dies.  Here's how  I created the tee holder.  Start by cutting a 1/2" strip of Shaded Spruce card stock.  Run a bone folder over the strip to soften the fibers.  Glue down about 1-1/4" of the strip and then make a loop. Put the tee in the loop to make sure it fits and then apply a strip of glue to secure the loop. Repeat the process for the second tee and then glue down the strip and trim to fit the bag.

If you were wondering what is in the All Dressed Up bag, it is a golf glove.  I am not putting on handles on this bag and using it more as a box.  The All Dressed Up dies are very versatile and with a little change of paper can be used for so many different occasions.  Can you tell  I am loving this die?!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! All of the products I used on this card are listed below. You can click on any of the photos to go directly to my Stampin’ Up!® online store. 

The Host Code for December 4GWASV6U.   When you place a Stampin' Up!®  order using this code I will send you a project tutorial.  If your order is $50 or more I will also send you a package of Noble Peacock Rhinestones as a thank you gift.  This gift will be sent in January 

Please do NOT use the host code if your order is over $150 (before tax and shipping). You will earn host rewards from Stampin’ Up! AND you'll also receive a project tutorial and a gift from me. 

Product List

Clubhouse Bundle [153816] $41.25	All Dressed Up Dies [151665] $35.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Shaded Spruce Light Stampin' Blends [147936] $4.50	So Saffron Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [149555] $4.50
Smoky Slate Light Stampin' Blends Marker [145054] $4.50	Night Before Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [150437] $11.50	Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146981] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75

I could not resist any longer, I had to make one of the adorable bags using the All Dressed Up dies (available January 3).

I used the Night Before Christmas 6" x 6" DSP for the bag.  This pattern like many of the designs in this pack  work not only for Christmas but year round projects.  I added a big poppy that was made using the Poppy Moments dies (also available January 3).  Wouldn't this be such a fabulous way to package a gift? 

To my delight I found out that this bag will hold tea bags.  I have 6 tea bags  in this bag.  I am always delighted to find new ways to give the gift of tea.  My head is spinning with all the possibilities!  I do think this die is a must have.

Check back soon I will be sharing a few more samples using the All Dressed Up Dies tomorrow and also later in the week. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today! All of the products I used on this card are listed below. You can click on any of the photos to go directly to my Stampin’ Up!® online store. 

The Host Code for December4GWASV6U.  When you place a Stampin' Up!®  order using this code I will send you a project tutorial.  If your order is $50 or more I will also send you a package of Noble Peacock Rhinestones as a thank you gift.  This gift will be sent in January. 

Please do NOT use the host code if your order is over $150 (before tax and shipping). You will earn host rewards from Stampin’ Up! AND you'll also receive a project tutorial and a gift from me. 

Product List

All Dressed Up Dies [151665] $35.00	Poppy Moments Dies [151594] $37.00	Night Before Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [150437] $11.50	Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119793] $8.75
Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119685] $8.75	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $8.75	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100702] $8.75	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676] $8.75

Have you seen the Stampin' Up!® Holiday catalog Year End Closeout list?   I am sad to say that the All-Around Wreath dies are on that list!   EEK!  I am using the dies on today's card for the Festive Friday Challenge 49, #FF0049.  

I guess I should also show you the Festive Friday Challenge Inspo List and tell you a little about the challenge.

Every Challenge is inspired by a festivity which is how the Inspo List is created.  All you need to do to participate is to pick 3 items from the Inspo List and create a card, 3-D item, and/or layout and then post it to the Festive Friday gallery.  Here is where you can find all the details of the challenge.

For my card I chose the elements stars, snowflakes, and metallic paper from the Inspo List.  

Would you like all the details on how I made this card?  Here is a link to a tutorial!.  Be sure to check out all of the design team members projects, we all include a tutorial for the project we share. 

Here are some links to past projects using the All-Around Wreath dies, HERE,  HERE,  HERE,  HERE, HERE,  HERE, and   HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! All of the products I used on this card are listed below. You can click on any of the photos to go directly to my Stampin’ Up!® online store. 

The Host Code for December is 4GWASV6U,  When you place a Stampin' Up!®  order using this code I will send you a project tutorial.  If your order is $50 or more I will also send you a package of Noble Peacock Rhinestones as a thank you gift.  This gift will be sent in January. 

Please do NOT use the host code if your order is over $150 (before tax and shipping). You will earn host rewards from Stampin’ Up! AND you'll also receive a project tutorial and a gift from me. 

Product List

Itty Bitty Christmas Bundle (En) [153019] $45.75	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $7.50	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75
Perennial Essence 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Vellum Cardstock [149101] $11.00	Feels Like Frost Specialty 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [150444] $14.50	Sparkle Glimmer Paper [146957] $5.00	Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels [146924] $7.00
Shimmery White Embossing Paste [145645] $9.00	Palette Knives [142808] $5.00	Basic Pattern Decorative Masks [150697] $6.00

Welcome to another Festive Friday Challenge!  The festivity we are being inspired by is Wear Your Pearls Day!  Bet you didn't know there was a special day to celebrate wearing your pearls.  The Inspo list for this challenge is so fun.  To play along all you have to do is pick a minimum of 3 items from the Inspo List to use on your project and share it on the Festive Friday blog.  Easy peasy and a lot of fun too!

For this challenge I chose to use rhinestones, black & white, pink, and embossing paste.

It is a little hard to see that I used Shimmery White Embossing paste.  There are flecks of glitter in the paste which makes for a very sparkly background. 

I think you can see the glitter in the embossing paste in this picture.  The mask I used is from the Stampin' Up!® Holiday catalog on pg 35.  It is a little hard to find.  

To make things even more sparkly I brushed Clear Wink of Stella over the body of the ornament and some Frost White Shimmer paint on the top of the ornament.  I thought I might as well go all out and added rhinestones  and a glittery black bow to the ornament.  To finish it off, I added a die cut sentiment from the Jolly Season dies. 

Want a tutorial and list of all the products I used?  Here is a link to a tutorial.

Be sure to check out what the rest of the design team created for this challenge.  

Happy Thanksgiving!   I hope you are spending the day in a way which brings you joy.

This week the Create with Connie & Mary Challenge is a color challenge #CCMC589.

If these colors look familiar it is because they are some of the colors in the Let it Snow Specialty DSP.  This is a super fun pack of paper with glittered accents and happy designs.

I chose 3 different patterns of the Let It Snow DSP to use and I love how they all coordinate. I used the Shaded Spruce and Real Red Stampin' Blends to color in the scarf and hat brim.  I used a blender pen with a little Coastal Cabana ink refill to shade the snowman and color in part of the hat.  I added the Shimmery Crystal Effect to the scarf and hat to add a little sparkle and shine.

The snow on the ground and the shading on the snowman was sprinkled with Dazzling Diamond glitter.  I don't use glitter as much as I used to but I sure love how it makes the snow sparkly.

The sentiment is from Itty Bitty Christmas and the Shaded Spruce foliage was cut using the coordinating die called Christmas Layers dies.  There's  lots of red rhinestones berries on the foliage to add even more sparkle to the card.  

Hope you are having a wonderful day and thank you for stopping by my blog.  Be sure to check out what the rest of the Create with Connie & Mary Design team created for this challenge.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! All of the products I used on this card are listed below. You can click on any of the photos to go directly to my Stampin’ Up!® online store. 

The Host Code for November is GXTNX6G7  When you place a Stampin' Up!®  order using this code I will send you a project tutorial.  If your order is $60 or more I will also send you a package of Toile Tidings Glitter Enamel Dots as a thank you gift.  This gift will be sent in December. 

Please do NOT use the host code if your order is over $150 (before tax and shipping). You will earn host rewards from Stampin’ Up! AND you'll also receive a project tutorial and a gift from me. 

Product List

Snowman Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (En) [150458] $18.00	Itty Bitty Christmas Bundle (En) [153019] $45.75	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Real Red Combo Pack Stampin' Blends [147935] $9.00	Shaded Spruce Combo Pack Stampin' Blends [147938] $9.00
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [131164] $3.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $8.25	Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146981] $8.75	Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper [150393] $14.50	Layering Circles Dies [141705] $35.00
Blender Pens [102845] $12.00	Shimmery Crystal Effects [150892] $5.00	Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter [133751] $6.00	Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels [146924] $7.00

Ready for a fun to make and receive gift card holder?  Let's go!

Here's what you will need:

    *Coastal Cabana 5-1/2" x 6-3/4" scored at 4-1/4" &  a Stitched Nested label (2nd largest) 

    *Whisper White 4" x 5-1/4" & Stitched Oval largest & scraps for snowman, tree

    *Real Red Layering Ovals scallop oval (largest)

    *Let it Snow DSP cut 2 at 2-1/4" x 5-1/4"

    *Snowman Season bundle

    *Tree stamped from Perfectly Plaid set in Shaded Spruce

    *Sentiment from Itty Bitty Christmas

    *Star Designer Elements

    *Let it Snow Embellishment kit

(Look below my signature for a complete list of supplies and links to where you can purchase it.)

Score the Coastal Cabana Stitched Nested label as shown below.

This tab is what you will secure between the Coastal Cabana card base and the Whisper White layer.  I like to use glue or Tear & Tape.  Secure down the Whisper White layer to the Coastal Cabana card base.

Stamp in Coastal Cabana ink the snowflakes from Snowman Season on the Whisper White Stitched Oval. 

Layer the stitched oval on to the Real Red scalloped oval.  

Attach a plaid tree stamped in Shaded Spruce using the Perfectly Plaid stamp set and the snowman from Snowman Season on to the Whisper White Oval.

Attach the star to the top of the tree.  Attach a cap to the snowman.  Color in the snowman's nose using Pumpkin Pie Blends or Stampin' Write marker.

Stamp "lots of love" in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on Whisper White CS and cut the banner.  Attach a little red heart to the end and adhere.

Attach the oval to the Coastal Cabana label.  

Stamp the sentiment in the upper right hand corned in Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

Attach one of the DSP sheets to the outside piece.

Punch a half circle in the middle of one of the long sides of the remaining DSP piece.  This is the opening where you will put in the gift card so do not put any adhesive along this long edge.  Run a thin line of liquid glue along the 2 short sides and the long side that does not have the half circle.  Attach this to the inside.

Super cute and easy to make too!  Hope you liked this gift card idea.  Check out the links below for a complete list of products used.

hanks so much for stopping by today! All of the products I used on this card are listed below. You can click on any of the photos to go directly to my Stampin’ Up!® online store. 

The Host Code for November is GXTNX6G7  When you place a Stampin' Up!®  order using this code I will send you a project tutorial.  If your order is $60 or more I will also send you a package of Toile Tidings Glitter Enamel Dots as a thank you gift.  This gift will be sent in December. 

Please do NOT use the host code if your order is over $150 (before tax and shipping). You will earn host rewards from Stampin’ Up! AND you'll also receive a project tutorial and a gift from me. 

Product List

Snowman Season Bundle (En) [152337] $32.25	Perfectly Plaid Bundle (En) [151143] $31.50	Itty Bitty Christmas Cling Stamp Set (En) [150513] $22.00	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097] $7.50	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad [147088] $7.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Pumpkin Pie Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144577] $4.50	Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131297] $8.75	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $8.75
Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper [150393] $14.50	Stitched Nested Labels Dies [149638] $35.00	Layering Circles Dies [141705] $35.00	Stitched Shapes Dies [145372] $30.00	1" (2.5 Cm) Circle Punch [119868] $13.00
Let It Snow Embellishment Kit [150425] $11.00	Star Designer Elements [150430] $9.00

It is Thursday which means it is time for the Create with Connie & Mary Challenge.  This week it is a sketch challenge #CCMC588.

I have the Band Together bundle on my mind since it is one of 8 bundles that are an extra 5% off during the Online Extravaganza (11/20-11/22)

I cut the largest circle using the Layering Circles die in Purple Posy card stock (Purple Posy card stock along with the other In Color card stocks are also on the Online Extravaganza).  I stamped the large flower in Tuxedo Black Memento ink.  I colored in the flowers using Night of Navy and Purple Posy Stampin' Blends.  Since the card stock is Purple Posy there isn't too much coloring to be done on the flowers. I colored the space around the flowers using the Dark Night of Navy Stampin' Blend.  

I applied Clear Wink of Stella on the flowers to give them some extra shine.  The flower circle was layered on to a Purple Posy scalloped circle.

The Night of Navy card stock was embossed using the Scripty 3-D folder.  I cut one of the beautiful bands and which is partially hidden by the circle of flowers.  The little sentiment is from the Free as A Bird stamp set.  The little butterflies were cut using the Butterfly Beauty dies.  The card base is a 4-1/4" x 11" piece of Purple Posy card stock.  

This was a fun sketch and I loved using one of my favorite bundles, Band Together.  Be sure to stop by and see what the rest of the design team created using this sketch.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! All of the products I used on this card are listed below. You can click on any of the photos to go directly to my Stampin’ Up!® online store. 

The Host Code for November is GXTNX6G7  When you place a Stampin' Up!®  order using this code I will send you a project tutorial.  If your order is $60 or more I will also send you a package of Toile Tidings Glitter Enamel Dots as a thank you gift.  This gift will be sent in December. 

Please do NOT use the host code if your order is over $150 (before tax and shipping). You will earn host rewards from Stampin’ Up! AND you'll also receive a project tutorial and a gift from me. 

Product List

Band Together Bundle [151076] $54.75	Free As A Bird Cling Stamp Set [149468] $22.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Night Of Navy Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144040] $9.00
Purple Posy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [149566] $9.00	Purple Posy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150881] $8.75	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] $8.75	Layering Circles Dies [141705] $35.00
Butterfly Beauty Dies [148536] $39.00	Scripty 3D Embossing Folder [149634] $10.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00	Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots [148805] $7.00

I am back and rested after a fun weekend away at Stampin' Up!'s OnStage event in Portland OR.  I had 13 of my team there which made it even more fun!  We received the January-June 2020 Mini Catalog and the Sale-A-Bration catalog.  The catalogs are fabulous and I am looking forward to sharing lots of new products with you.  Before I can do that I need to share more of the current Holiday catalog with you.  Don't want to rush the season!

I love the Feels Like Frost DSP.  It is now back in stock so if you want it order it soon.  It is a very popular pack of paper.  I used the  Frosted Frames dies to cut out both the Seaside Spray label and the beautiful Silver Foil frame.  The pretty Silver Glimmer snowflakes were also cut out using the Frosted Frames dies.

Now this may look like an ordinary card, when you open it you will see it is also a gift card holder.

Here are the measurements if you would like to make your own gift card holder.

    *Thick Whisper White card stock 4-1/4" x 11" scored at 2-1/4", 5-1/2".

    *Feels Like Frost 6" x 6" DSP  3" x 4" (front panel),  2" x 4" (inside panel)

    *Silver Foil 4-1/4" x 4-3/4"

    *Seaside Spray 2-3/4' x 3"

    *Silver Glimmer paper 1-1/2' x 2-1/4"

You will also need a circle punch or die to make it easier to remove the gift card.

This is an easy gift card holder to make and will delight the recipient.  

Starting on Wednesday there is a sale on selected cardstock, inkpads, and bundles.  Click on the picture below for all the information or contact me.

The Host Code for November is GXTNX6G7  When you place a Stampin' Up!®  order using this code I will send you a project tutorial.  If your order is $60 or more I will also send you a package of Toile Tidings Glitter Enamel Dots as a thank you gift.  This gift will be sent in December. 

Please do NOT use the host code if your order is over $150 (before tax and shipping). You will earn host rewards from Stampin’ Up! AND you'll also receive a project tutorial and a gift from me.