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.

I used Black, Metallic Thread/Ribbon, and Spooky Sentiment from the Inspo List.  It is unusual for me as I even followed the theme!

I used the super fun, I mean spooky Them Bones Designer Series Paper.  Let's dissect the project.

Card Base- 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"  Pumpkin Pie CS

Them Bones DSP-4" x 12". scored at 4", 8".  The front was created by adhering the first panel to the second.  A square Stylish Shapes die was used to cut out the window (cut through both layers).  

The skeleton and the dog skeleton were cut out from the DSP and attached to the front.  The Silver & White 1/2" Sheer Ribbon was wrapped around and a bow tied.  Be sure to do this before you attach the DSP to the Pumpkin Pie CS.  Adhere the DSP to the Pumpkin Pie CS.

Inside is a 3-3/4" x 5" Basic White CS.  The Trick or Treat is also part of the Them Bones DSP.   I love that you can also see the back of the DSP behind the Basic White layer.  

The glittery embellishment is from the Adhesive-Backed Glitter Sequins.  These are quite sparkly with no mess.

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

Thanks for stopping by and we look forward to seeing your creations in the gallery!

I would love to chat with you about this fun opportunity!

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

Remember when Wild Wheat first came out?  There were a lot of strong feelings and opinions about the color.  Have your feelings changed or is it the same?  It will never be my go-to color but I am definitely warming up to the color especially as we slip into Fall.

Yes, I am using my favorite image from the Fruitful Blessings stamp set & bundle.   I used Calypso Coral, Mossy Meadow, and Wild Wheat Stampin' Blends to color in the bouquet.  It is so fun to see how many different shades you can get from the Light and Dark Blends.   I also brushed on Wink of Stella to the flowers for that extra shine and die cut the bouquet using the coordinating die.

Card Base-Wild Wheat CS 4-1/4" x 11" scored at 5-1/2"

Calypso Coral layer-4" x 5-1/4"

Very Vanilla CS layer 3-7/8" x 5-1/8" I used the Distressed Tile 3 D Embossing Folder on this layer.  

Before attaching the Very Vanilla layer to the Calypso Coral CS I wrapped and tied a bow with the Gold & Vanilla 3/8" Satin Edged Ribbon.  

The bouquet is attached to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.  The sentiment is from the Fruitful Blessings stamp set.  The sentiment label was cut using the Autumn Leaves dies.  I added a few Brushed Brass Butterflies.

Inside I added a Calypso Coral CS Strip also embossed using the Distressed Tile Embossing folder.  The sentiment is from the Fruitful Blessings stamp set.

Thank you for stopping by and be sure to check out what the rest of the design team created with the colors.

Product List

Fruitful Blessings Bundle (English)

[162210]

$51.25

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.50

Mossy Meadow Light Stampin' Blends Marker

[148545]

$4.50

Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154881]

$10.00

Wild Wheat Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161661]

$10.00

Wild Wheat 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161725]

$10.00

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122925]

$10.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]

$10.50

Autumn Leaves Dies

[162185]

$38.00

Distressed Tile 3 D Embossing Folder

[162189]

$9.50

Brushed Brass Butterflies

[158136]

$10.00

Gold & Vanilla 3/8" (1 Cm) Satin Edged Ribbon

[159555]

$8.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

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!

Today's card was made for the Create with Connie & Mary Challenge (CCMC 787) but the square I created was too big for the card front.  Lesson learned. I really liked the panel I made so I finished it for today's post.

Card Base-Basic Gray CS 4-1/4" x 11" scored at 5-1/2".

Basic Black CS-3-1/2" square cut out a frame using a Stylish Shapes die (measure 2-3/4").

Very Vanilla CS- I cut a 4" x 4"piece with the Gorgeous Garden die and the cut it down to adhere to the Black frame.

Vellum CS- 3-1/4" square.

Very Vanilla CS- 5 flowers from the Tw0-Tone Flora set and lots of leaves all cut using the Two-Tone Flora dies.  Sentiment banner cut using the Stylish Shapes dies.

The only tricky part was sandwiching the Gorgeous Garden cut out between the frame and the vellum and it really wasn't very tricky at all.  The sentiment is from the Fruitful Blessings set.  The pretty little sparkle is one of the Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems.

Inside I added another flower and leaves.  The flowers were all stamped in Real Red ink.  The outlines were stamped full strength and the bold portion was inked and stamped off once to obtain the lighter color.  

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the incredible Starter Kit Promotion!

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.