Welcome to the Inspire Create Share Blog Hop!  We are a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators that hop together on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.  Every month there is a theme for the hop.  This month the theme is All About Autumn.  

When I first got my hands on the 2023 Sept-Dec (actually January 3) Mini Catalog I was thrilled to see so many beautiful stamps, paper, and embellishments celebrating Fall.   Dare I say they are my favorites?  It is safe to say that they are definitely the sets I am reaching for now.  

Yes, I used THAT paper...All About Autumn Specialty DSP.   This pack of paper is currently not available and is expected back in stock the week of October 23.  It is beautiful and totally worth the wait.   Here I used the side of the paper that features copper foil, lots of coppery shine.  I cut a window out of the DSP with square die from the Stylish Shapes dies.  Behind the window I stamped a sentiment in Copper Clay ink from the Autumn Leaves stamp set.  The Autumn Leaves stamp set not only has lovely images, it has the best sentiments.  Next to the sentiment I added a few Copper Clay Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems.    Isn't the Copper ribbon beautiful?  I am sorry to say that it is not currently available.  The ribbon is also expected back in stock the week of October 23.  

Let's talk about the leaves.  I loved how they turned out.  Here's how I made them.  I used Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, and Copper Clay ink pads.  I inked up portions of a stamp block starting with the lightest color.  I sprayed the block with water and then stamped it on a piece of Watercolor Paper.  Scroll down below the signature for a short video on how I colored the leaves.

Now it is time to check out what Deb has created for you.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of the hop!

Welcome to the Around the World on Wednesday blog hop!  We are a group of international Stampin' Up!® demonstrators who have gathered together for a monthly blog hop.  The blog hop goes live on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.   

This month we have a sketch challenge.  

Angie our mighty leader asked us if we were going to bow or "knot" to bow.  Well given a choice I will usually bow!

Card Base- Cherry Cobbler CS 4-1/4" x 11" scored at 5-1/2"

Layer 1- Basic White CS 4" x 5-1/4"

DSP layer- A Walk In The Forest DSP 3-7/8" x 5-1/8"

Cherry Cobbler CS strip- 1" x 5-1/4"

Squares- Joyful Specialty DSP 2 different patterns cut using the Stylish Shapes dies.

Sentiment- Merriest Trees stamp set in Cherry Cobbler ink

Punch- Double Oval punch

Ribbon- Real Red & Garden Green 3/8" Ribbon Combo Pack.

On the inside another sentiment from the Merriest Trees stamp set inked in Cherry Cobbler ink.  I added a strip of the Joyful DSP to decorate the inside of the card.

What a wonderful sketch!  With all the beautiful packs of Designer Series Paper in  the 2023-24 Annual Catalog and the 2023 Sept-Dec Mini Catalog you could make so many lovely cards with this sketch.  

Now it is time for you to check out what Chris Smith has created for you!

Here are all the stops on the blog hop!  Enjoy!

Jan Clothier - NZ

Leonie Stuart - AU

Rochelle Laird-Smith - AU

Cheryll Miller - AU

Danielle Kassing - NL

Ximena Morales - DE

Aurélie Fabre - FR

Mikaela Titheridge - UK

TIna Zinck - CA

Annette Ball - CA

Angie McKenzie - US

Kelly Taranto - US

Shel Anderson - CA

Sharon Hashimoto Burkert - US

Chris Smith - US

Brenda Nelson - CA

Tricia Butts - US

Theresa McEntee - US

Bree Renwick - US

Lori Willcox - CA

Teri West - US

Cheryl Hamilton - US

Thanks for stopping by!

It is Thursday and time for a new Create with Connie & Mary Challenge.  This week it is a sketch challenge.

I turned to one of my favorite bundles from the 2023 September-December Mini Catalog, Fruitful Blessings.

Card Base- Pretty Peacock CS 4-1/4" x 11" scored at 5-1/2"

Very Vanilla CS layer- 4-1/8" x 5-3/8"

All About Autumn Specialty DSP- 4" x 5-1/4" (estimated back in stock the week of October 9th)

Pretty Peacock CS square- 3" x 3" cut with the Stylish Shapes die (2-3/8")

Very Vanilla CS-2-3/4" x 2-3/4" 

Stampin' Blends- Old Olive, Pretty Peacock, Daffodil Delight, Copper Clay, Pumpkin Pie

Sentiment stamped in Pretty Peacock ink on a banner cut using the Stylish Shapes dies

The All About Autumn DSP is beautiful and there is a lot of copper foil details.   There is a shine created by the foil. 

Be sure to stop in and check out what the rest of the design team created with the sketch.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the super sweet Starter Kit special!  I would love to have you join my team of stampers!

Creativity Abounds Winter Meadow Suite Stamp Camp

The Creativity Abounds Design Team is an international group of 13 Stampin' Up! demonstrators.  We do a monthly blog hop, a monthly tutorial bundle and 3 times a year we hold a stamp camp. 

The Winter Meadow Stamp Camp will be held on October 20th and 21st.  To register all you need to do is purchase the Winter Meadow Suite (162150) and use the Host Code 3ZSCT63V.   If you already own the Suite simply order $96.50 worth of products from my online store and use the Host Code 3ZSCT63V. It is important to use the Host Code, it lets me know you want to participate in the stamp camp.  

You will receive 13 kits which will include all the cardstock pieces necessary to make the projects.  You will use your own Winter Meadow Suite products (DSP, stamps, dies and embellishments).   Both a written and video tutorial will be provided for you for each project. 

In addition to the 13 projects you will be invited to join a private Facebook group for the camp.  On October 20 and 21 each design team member will present another project using the Winter Meadow Suite.  These lives will be spread out over the 2 days but they will be recorded so you can watch them when it is convenient for you.  

Have you subscribed to my newsletter?  Yesterday I kicked off the 12 Weeks of the Holidays series.  What is the 12 Weeks of the Holidays?  Every week for 12 weeks I share a tutorial featuring a card and a 3D item.  Just a little inspiration for your holiday crafting.  Sign up so you don't miss the next tutorial.  Look to the right side for the SUBSCRIBE and fill in the information to get on my mailing list.  

I thought it would be fun to color the Fruitful Blessings bouquet in non traditional colors.  Here it is in Blueberry Bushel, Daffodil Delight and Old Olive.  This is a quick and easy card to make.   You could even make a bunch of these using different colors from the Glorious Gingham DSP.

Stamps/Bundles: Fruitful Blessings, Darling Details (sentiment)

Card base:  Blueberry Bushel CS 4-1/4" x 11"

Layer: Basic White CS  4" x 5-1/4"

DSP: Glorious Gingham 1-3/4" x 5-1/4"

Inks:  Blueberry Bushel pad, Tuxedo Black Memento pad, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive and Blueberry Bushel Stampin' Blends

Dies: Deckled Circles

Embellishments:  White Baker's Twine (Essentials pack),  Tinsel Gems 4 pack

Inside of the card I added a strip of the Glorious Gingham DSP (love that there is 2 sizes of  checks).  I also added a Lemon Lime Twist leaf cut using the Fruitful Blessings dies and a couple of Blueberry Bushel CS dots. 

Here's another idea using the Fruitful Blessings bundle.  The next 12 Weeks of the Holidays will also be featuring this bundle!

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the incredible Starter Kit promotion and the upcoming stamp camp opportunity!

Winter Meadow Stamp Camp!

The Creativity Abounds Design Team is an international group of 13 Stampin' Up! demonstrators.  We do a monthly blog hop, a monthly tutorial bundle and 3 times a year we hold a stamp camp. 

The Winter Meadow Stamp Camp will be held on October 20th and 21st.  To register all you need to do is purchase the Winter Meadow Suite (162150) and use the Host Code 3ZSCT63V.   If you already own the Suite simply order $96.50 worth of products from my online store and use the Host Code 3ZSCT63V. It is important to use the Host Code, it lets me know you want to participate in the stamp camp.  

You will receive 13 kits which will include all the cardstock pieces necessary to make the projects.  You will use your own Winter Meadow Suite products (DSP, stamps, dies and embellishments).   Both a written and video tutorial will be provided for you for each project. 

In addition to the 13 projects you will be invited to join a private Facebook group for the camp.  On October 20 and 21 each design team member will present another project using the Winter Meadow Suite.  These lives will be spread out over the 2 days but they will be recorded so you can watch them when it is convenient for you.  

Ready for another Festive Friday challenge?   What is the Festive Friday challenge?  The Festive Friday challenge is a bi-weekly challenge that is inspired by a holiday/festivity.  An Inspo list of 10 items is created using the festivity as its inspiration.  To play in the challenge you need to use 3 items from the Inspo list on your project and enter it in the Festive Friday gallery.  We love seeing what you choose from the Inspo list and look forward to seeing what you create.

The elements I chose from the Inspo List- blue, green, and metallic embellishment.  

Card base- 4-1/4" x 11" Lost Lagoon CS

Basic White layer- 4-1/8" x 5-3/8" embossed using the  Christmas Tidings Embossing Folder

Lost Lagoon CS-Cut using the Scalloped Contours die

Mossy Meadow CS stamped with Mossy Meadow ink using the Merriest Trees bundle

Star and garland -Gold Foil cut using the Merriest Tree dies

Ornaments stamped and die cut using the Merriest Trees bundle-Basic White CS stamped in Berry Burst ink

Tree stand-die cut in Gold Foil using the Merriest Trees dies

Joyful-sentiment from the Horse & Sleigh stamp set (Online Exclusive) stamped in Berry Burst ink of Basic White CS

Basic White banner die cut using the Stylish Shapes dies

Metallic stars are from a retired kit

Inside of the card I added a Basic White layer (4" x 5-1/4") with more gold foil garland and ornaments.  The sentiment is from the Joy To You stamp set inked in Berry Burst.  

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

The Winter Meadow Stamp Camp

The Creativity Abounds Design Team is an international group of 13 Stampin' Up! demonstrators.  We do a monthly blog hop, a monthly tutorial bundle and 3 times a year we hold a stamp camp. 

The Winter Meadow Stamp Camp will be held on October 20th and 21st.  To register all you need to do is purchase the Winter Meadow Suite (162150) and use the Host Code 3ZSCT63V.   If you already own the Suite simply order $96.50 worth of products from my online store and use the Host Code 3ZSCT63V. It is important to use the Host Code, it lets me know you want to participate in the stamp camp.  

You will receive 13 kits which will include all the cardstock pieces necessary to make the projects.  You will use your own Winter Meadow Suite products (DSP, stamps, dies and embellishments).   Both a written and video tutorial will be provided for you for each project. 

In addition to the 13 projects you will be invited to join a private Facebook group for the camp.  On October 20 and 21 each design team member will present another project using the Winter Meadow Suite.  These lives will be spread out over the 2 days but they will be recorded so you can watch them when it is convenient for you.  

It is Thursday and time for a new Create with Connie and Mary Challenge.  This week it is a color challenge.

Don't you love these colors?  Honestly, when Lost Lagoon came back I was pretty neutral about it but I have been using it more and more and  now I am so happy it is back!  Soft Sea Foam is another color I do not use much but oh my I really like it with Lost Lagoon!  

I pulled out my Cottage Wreaths stamp set and coordinating Country Wreath Dies.   I stamped the wreath using Lost Lagoon ink on Soft Sea Foam Cardstock.  I like to stamp on colored cardstock especially when layering the image on Basic White Cardstock.  I think it makes the image stand out.  The berries were cut out using a die from the Joy of Noel bundle.  This little die will be so useful and perfect as little embellishments, eyes, and flower centers.  I cut the berries out of the Berry Burst Soft Shimmer Paper Combo Pack.  The little bow was also cut in Berry Burst Soft Shimmer Paper.  The bow is from the Country Wreath dies and I added a little circle for the "knot".

The sentiment is from the Joy of Noel stamp set and inked in Berry Burst.  The embossing was made using the Snowflake Sky 3D folder.   The snowflake impressions are so pretty and crisp.  I will tell on myself and I didn't stamp the sentiment until after I embossed it.  I got lucky and it turned out!

When it came to layering the front panel I knew I wanted it to be on Berry Burst cardstock.  I couldn't decide if I liked the card base in Soft Sea Foam or Lost Lagoon so I made it both ways.

Which do you like better?  I still cannot decide.

The inside of the card I used a sentiment  from the Beary Cute stamp set.  I also added a few Soft Sea Foam snowflakes from the Beary Cute set.  In the center I added a few more  Berry Burst Shimmer dots.

Thank you for stopping by and be sure to check out what the rest of the Create with Connie & Mary Design Team made for this challenge,

Welcome to the Creativity Abounds Blog Hop!  We are an international group of Stampin' Up!® demonstrators.  We hop together on the third Wednesday of every month.  Our hops focus around a particular bundle, holiday, occasion or product suite.  This month we are focusing on sharing our bonus projects for our upcoming Winter Meadow stamp camp.   You may notice that we are not sharing measurements or how we made the projects.  We will share all the details during the stamp camp. 

Every month we create a tutorial bundle. The tutorial bundle is available as a gift with a qualifying purchase or can also be purchased.   We also have a stamp camp 3 times a year.  The next camp will be on October 20 & 21.   

The Winter Meadow Stamp Camp will be held on October 20th and 21st.  To register all you need to do is purchase the Winter Meadow Suite (162150) and use the Host Code 3ZSCT63V.   If you already own the Suite simply order $96.50 worth of products from my online store and use the Host Code 3ZSCT63V. It is important to use the Host Code, it lets me know you want to participate in the stamp camp.  

You will receive 13 kits which will include all the cardstock pieces necessary to make the projects.  You will use your own Winter Meadow Suite products (DSP, stamps, dies and embellishments).   Both a written and video tutorial will be provided for you for each project. 

In addition to the 13 Make & Take projects you will be invited to join a private Facebook group for the camp.  On October 20 and 21 each design team member will present another project using the Winter Meadow Suite.  This is the project I am sharing on the Facebook Live.  These lives will be spread out over the 2 days but they will be recorded so you can watch them when it is convenient for you.  

Currently the Winter Meadow suite is not available in North America.  The suite is expected to become available the week of September 25th.  If you are interested in signing up for the camp please let me know and I will notify you when the Suite becomes available. 

This camp is an amazing deal.  It is basically a free camp when you purchase the suite,  totally sweet deal!  

Thanks for stopping in and be sure to check out all the stops on the hop!

After a couple of drippy days we now have sunshine and blue skies!  It is supposed to remain this way for a few more days and I am looking forward to it.  To celebrate I am taking a quick break from Fall card to celebrate the last few days of Summer.

Is this bright and sunny enough?  

• Card Base- Basic White Thick Cardstock 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"
• Real Red CS layer- 4" x 5-1/4"
• Daffodil Delight Brights DSP-3-7/8" x 5-1/8"

The sun and rainbow images (Warmest Heart stamp set) were stamped and colored using Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, and Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends.  The sentiment is from the Darling Details stamp set. The little squares were cut using the Stylish Shapes die-smallest square die.  I stamped the images and sentiment and then die cut the square.  The ribbon is tied around the Real Red and Daffodil Delight layer and then adhered to the front of the card base.  The little squares were attached to the ribbon using Stampin' Dimensionals.  You can color a Rhinestone using a Real Red Stampin'Blend .

Inside I added a strip of Daffodil Delight DSP 5/8" x 5-1/2" on a strip of Real Red CS  7/8" x 5-1/2".  I stamped and colored the rainbow and die cut it using the Warmest Heart dies.  

Thank you for stopping by,

Product List

Warmest Heart Bundle (English)

[163858]

$40.50

Darling Details Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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$24.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.50

Real Red Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154899]

$10.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

$10.00

Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154897]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$9.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Brights 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161643]

$12.50

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

$30.00

Real Red & Garden Green 3/8" (1 Cm) Ribbon Combo Pack

[159577]

$7.50

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$6.00

 

 

 

 

 

Ready for another Festive Friday challenge?   What is the Festive Friday challenge?  The Festive Friday challenge is a bi-weekly challenge that is inspired by a holiday/festivity.  An Inspo list of 10 items is created using the festivity as its inspiration.  To play in the challenge you need to use 3 items from the Inspo list on your project and enter it in the Festive Friday gallery.  We love seeing what you choose from the Inspo list and look forward to seeing what you create.

What did I choose from the Inspo List to use on my card?  I went with bright colors, twine, and heat embossing.

For the bright colors I turned to the Merry Bold & Bright Designer Series Paper in the new mini catalog.  When I saw this paper I gasped!  It was all the bright and happy colors and designs I love.  I mean stripes, dots and stars, oh my!  The string of lights and little trees are cute too and the "fa la la la", come on, so adorable.   I chose 3 different patterns for my card and it wasn't easy to do since I like so many of the patterns.

The dancer and singer are both from the Zany Zoo stamp set and cut out using the coordinating dies.  I paper pieced her tutu using the DSP and added a Flirty Flamingo flower cut using the Crafting With You dies.  The center of the flower is a Melon Mambo Glossy Dot.  

The twine is from the Baker's Twine Essentials Pack.  The heat embossing was done on the sentiment.  I used white embossing powder and Versmark ink on the Melon Mambo label.

This is what the card looks like from the top.   I added a piece of tape to secure the twine to the polka dot panel.  This way the twine doesn't sag.  I love this fold since the card stand up on its own and yet folds flat.

Now it is time to check out what the rest of the Festive Friday design team created for this challenge.

Blog Hop Index

Welcome to the Around the World on Wednesday blog hop!  We are a group of international Stampin' Up!® demonstrators who have gathered together for a monthly blog hop.  The blog hop goes live on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.   

This month our theme is A Walk in the Woods.  I love this theme!  Almost every day I walk in the woods near my home.  There are lots of different trails and depending on the weather and how much time I have will determine my route.  

Here's a picture from one of the bridges that connects to a little island.  Isn't it beautiful?  You can see way in the distance that the leaves are beginning to to change colors.  I have loved walking here this summer and am looking forward to seeing how it looks in the fall.

I love all the Fall products in the mini catalog.  The Autumn Leaves bundle  and the gorgeous All About Autumn DSP (currently not available) were used to make this card.  These products are perfect for me to express how thankful I am for the woods near by.

Supplies:

• Copper Clay CS 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (cut 2)
• 5-1/4" x 6" piece of DSP.  Cut the remaining strip 3/4" x 2-1/2" 
• Very Vanilla CS 2-1/2" x 4" (cut 2)
• Very Vanilla CS  1-1/2" x 2-3/4" label
• Copper Clay, Pecan Pie and Moody Mauve CS for leaves

Score the DSP at 2" along the 6" side.

Adhere the DSP (portion that measures 4" x 5-1/4") to the 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" piece of Copper Clay CS.

Score the remaining 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" piece of Copper Clay CS at 2-3/4".

Adhere one side of the Copper Clay CS to the DSP.  The fold will be on the right hand side. Center it on the DSP.

Adhere one of the 2-1/2" x 4" Very Vanilla CS to the front of the Copper Clay CS.  I embossed the Very Vanilla CS using the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing folder.

Dies cut the leaves and adhere to the Very Vanilla CS with Stampin' Dimensionals.

Adhere the remaining 2-1/2" x 4" Very Vanilla CS to the inside of the Copper Clay card.

Adhere the strip of DSP.

Stamp the sentiment in Copper Clay ink on the remaining piece of Very Vanilla CS and die cut using the label die in the Autumn Leaves dies.

Adhere Moody Mauve (2023-25 In Color Dots).

Here's a variation using different patterns from the All About Autumn DSP.

Along the trails I often see herons and egrets.  I stopped to take this picture of the heron and then realized there was a beautiful buck across the river.   I have lots of pictures from my walks but I will stop here.  It is time for you to hop on over and see what Chris Smith has created for you!

Here's a list of all the fabulous stops on the hop!

Jan Clothier - AU

Leonie Stuart - AU

Rochelle Laird-Smith - AU

Cheryll Miller - AU

Danielle Kassing - NL

Aurélie Fabre - FR

Mikaela Titheridge - UK

Annette Ball - CA

Angie McKenzie - US

Kelly Taranto - US

Shel Anderson - CA

Sharon Hashimoto Burkert - US

Chris Smith - US

Brenda Nelson - CA

Tricia Butts - US

Theresa McEntee - US

Bree Renwick - US

Lori Willcox - CA

Teri West - US

Thank you for stopping by and enjoy the hop!

The Winter Meadow Stamp Camp

The Creativity Abounds Design Team is an international group of 13 Stampin' Up! demonstrators.  We do a monthly blog hop, a monthly tutorial bundle and 3 times a year we hold a stamp camp. 

The Winter Meadow Stamp Camp will be held on October 20th and 21st.  To register all you need to do is purchase the Winter Meadow Suite (162150) and use the Host Code 3ZSCT63V.   If you already own the Suite simply order $96.50 worth of products from my online store and use the Host Code 3ZSCT63V. It is important to use the Host Code, it lets me know you want to participate in the stamp camp.  

You will receive 13 kits which will include all the cardstock pieces necessary to make the projects.  You will use your own Winter Meadow Suite products (DSP, stamps, dies and embellishments).   Both a written and video tutorial will be provided for you for each project. 

In addition to the 13 projects you will be invited to join a private Facebook group for the camp.  On October 20 and 21 each design team member will present another project using the Winter Meadow Suite.  These lives will be spread out over the 2 days but they will be recorded so you can watch them when it is convenient for you.