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 don't have any brothers.  I have 2 older sisters.  If I had a brother I would make this card for them. 

I used from the Inspo List-black, red, and textured background.

• Basic Black CS card base-4-1/4" x 11"
• Basic White CS layer-4-1/8" x 5-3/8" embossed with Dotted Circles 3D Embossing folder.  The Dotted Circles 3D folder is big-6" x 8-1/2"!  

Sentiment from the Layers of Beauty stamp set curved (thanks to it being a photopolymer set) to fit around the curve of the Dotted 3D Embossing Folder circle.

• Basic Black CS circle cut using the Spotlight on Nature Dies.  There are 12 Spotlight on Nature dies, all are circles with an embossed or cut out design around the edge.
• The adorable mouse from the Hearts & Hugs stamp set colored using Smoky Slate, Real Red, and Bubble Bath Stampin' Blends.
• Real Red hearts cut using the Hearts & Hugs dies.

• Sentiment from the Hearts & Hugs stamp set
• Real Red CS hearts cut with the Hearts & Hugs dies.

Be sure to check out how the rest of the Festive Friday Design team was inspired by the Inspo List.

Thank you for stopping by and be sure to add your project to the Festive Friday gallery,

It is Thursday and time for a new Create with Stamping Friends Challenge!  This week it is a choose your own adventure color challenge with some sparkle.

I was in a time crunch.  It was getting late and I needed to get this card made.  I  knew I wanted to make a black & white striped background.  Black, white & a pop of color are my go-tos.   I played around with the idea of  stamping and coloring some of my beautiful new floral stamps but looking at the clock I knew that would take me longer than I had time for.  While I was perusing my options I came across a new item that will be debuting in the upcoming 2024-25 Annual Catalog and knew my problem was solved.  

• Thick Basic White CS card base-4-1/4" x 11"
• Basic Black CS 4" x 5-1/4"
• Basic White CS 3-3/4" x 5"
• Basic Black CS stripes 3/4" x 3-3/4" (4)

My colors for this challenge are Pretty in Pink, Garden Green and Petal Pink.  I am considering the black and white as neutrals and am not counting them. The beautiful flower is from a new product, the Fully Flowering Ephemera Pack.  This new product features 2 each of 4 designs (total of 8 sheets) of pre-cut images.  This one as the name indicates features florals and leaves.  I simply removed the flower from the sheet and attached it to the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals.  Isn't it pretty?  The Ephemera Packs are going to be an easy and quick way to add beautiful images to your cards, packaging and scrapbooking layouts.  

I added some Silver & White 1/2" Sheer Ribbon to the flower, doesn't it look like a corsage?  The silver on this ribbon adds that extra little shine and sparkle.  The Pretty in Pink gems are from the 2024-26 In Color Shimmer Gems.  These gems also add a bit of sparkle too.  

The sentiment is from a new stamp set called Unbounded Love.  This set has 25 sentiments and is going to be my go-to set for words.  "Celebrate" was heat embossed with White embossing powder so it would be visible against the Basic Black CS.

This card was quick and easy to make and pretty to0, thanks to the Fully Flowering Ephemera Pack.  Think about adding an Ephemera Pack to your order in May.    Now it is time to check out what the rest of the Create with Stamping Friends made with this week's challenge.

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 a great list of Inspiration!  I used from the list Red, Black, Clean & Simple, and Gratitude.

 Let's talk about the little bag.  This is a long retired die, BIGZL Petite Purse.  Remember BIGZ dies? They were thicker and you could cut lots of different materials with them.  Anyone else remember cutting soda cans with them?  When I was packing up my Craft Cubbie to move I made the decision to keep a lot of my retired dies especially ones that could be used for little gifts, favors.  I also noted that I needed to use them more to make it worthwhile that I moved them halfway across the country.  This Petite Purse is so cute and I couldn't part with it.  

The bag was cut in Crushed Curry paper and simply decorated with a Poppy Parade flower made using the Paper Florist dies.  I hope they look a little like poppies.  I added a little banner with a sentiment from the Sending Smiles stamp set.   In the near future I will be co-hosting a luncheon and am thinking these would be cute table favors.  

The little card is 3" x 3" (3" x 6" CS).  It also is in Crushed Curry adorned with a poppy made using the Paper Florist dies.  I also added some Black & Very Vanilla Large Check ribbon to dress it up a little more.  These little cards also have envelopes but they are too small to be mailed.  They are a great size to leave a tip or note of thanks.  

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out all the lovely projects the Design Team created.  I am looking forward to seeing what you create for the challenge.

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

When I saw this combination I thought about the Fresh As A Daisy DSP (part of the DSP sale-15% off)  There is one pattern that features these colors prominently and another that would also work for this challenge.

This bouquet of daisies can be found on the sheet that has multiple images almost like a quilt.  Are you now wondering where is the Bubble Bath and the Moody Mauve?

Voila!  Here is the image with the flowers colored with Moody Mauve and Bubble Bath Stampin' Blends.  It was a quick and easy change and perfect for the challenge.

• Card base- 4-1/4" x 11" Bubble Bath CS scored at 5-1/2"
• Layer- Early Espresso CS 3-7/8" x 5-1/8"
• DSP 3-3/4" x 5"

I also added a Basic White CS label cut using the Cheerful Daisies die.  The sentiment is from the Cheerful Daisies stamp set and inked in Moody Mauve ink. The Bubble Bath ribbon is from the 3/8" Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack.  These are one of my favorite ribbons.  They tie so easily, make the best bows, and that little bit of silver makes it so lovely.  I would be very happy if they came in every color or at the very least a lot more colors.  The Moody Mauve Dots are the 2023-25 In Color Dots.  

Inside I added a strip of the DSP in Wild Wheat. The flower stamped was in Bubble Bath ink on Bubble Bath CS and the center in Early Espresso ink.  I think it is always nice to have a little something on the inside of my cards. 

Thank you for stopping by and be sure to check out what the rest of the design team created for this challenge,

Product List

Cheerful Daisies Bundle (English)

[161297]

$53.00

Moody Mauve Classic Stampin' Pad

[161649]

$9.00

Bubble Bath Classic Stampin' Pad

[161664]

$9.00

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

$9.00

Moody Mauve Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161660]

$10.00

Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161675]

$10.00

Bubble Bath 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161718]

$10.00

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119686]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Fresh As A Daisy 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161289]

$12.50

2023–2025 In Color™ Dots

[161620]

$8.00

3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack

[161635]

$12.50

Are you all done with your Christmas cards and shopping?  My shopping is pretty much done but I am still working on my Christmas cards.  It seems like I have been making cards for months and  I am still maybe 40 cards short!  EEK!   So it is time for me to make quick, easy and cute cards and get them done!

This is one of my go to card designs.  Here are the details.

• Garden Green card base- 5-1/2" x 7-1/2" scored at 3-1/4" and 6-1/2".
• Garden Green Layered Circle die measuring 2-1/4" .
• Basic White CS- 3" x 5-1/4".
• Basic White Layering Circle die measuring 2-1/8".
• Boughs of Holly DSP pattern one- 3" x 5-1/4".
• Boughs of Holly DSP pattern two- 3/4" x 5-1/4".
• Garden Green Ribbon from the Real Red & Garden Green 3/8" Ribbon Combo Pack.
• Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls (2) or any embellishment of your choice.

This is how the card opens. You fold back along the score line to allow the card to open.  Now the embellishment decorates the inside of the card.

This is what the card looks like open.  Kind of fun, right?  It is very easy to make and puts all that pretty DSP to good use.

This is the same style of card.  The DSP is the Celebrate Everything DSP which is a Stampin' Reward choice.  The sentiment used here is the Framed & Festive stamp set.  This stamp set is only available while supplies last/January 4, 2023.  

Well it is time to get back to the crafting table and get those cards made!  Thanks for stopping by and let me know what your quick and easy go to layout is.

From the first time I saw the Very Best Occasion stamp set I knew it was a must have.  I especially like the Christmas sentiments and the other sentiments are all very useful and pretty.

Here I paired the Very Best Occasions stamp set with the Celebrate Everything DSP.  I colored the foliage on the sentiment to coordinate with the DSP and I am loving the bright colors.  The Celebrate Everything DSP is a Stampin' Reward.  This means you can only purchase it with Stampin' Rewards.  You earn Stampin' Rewards by hosting an event that  qualifies and/or place your own qualifying order.  This pack of paper is very versatile and has both neutral patterns and bright and colorful holiday designs.  

The top piece of DSP measures 2" and the bottom 3-3/4".  I covered up the seam with the Black & White Gingham Ribbon.  I also colored a couple of rhinestones with Polished Pink Stampin' Blend to add a little sparkle.  The sentiment is stamped on different circles from the Layering Circles dies.

Inside I aded the other Christmas sentiment from the Very Best Occasions set and some additional strips of DSP.  The large scallop was cut using the Scalloped Contours die.

Product List

Very Best Occasions Cling Stamp Set (English) [159871] $25.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Shaded Spruce Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154903] $9.00	Polished Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155520] $9.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045] $9.25	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.25	Celebrate Everything 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159913] $18.00	Layering Circles Dies [151770] $35.00
Scalloped Contours Dies [155560] $35.00	Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon [156485] $7.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $6.00

Thank you for stopping by and let me know if I can help you with your holiday crafting,

I just cannot stop playing with the Nature's Harvest bundle.  The large flowers are beautiful and make such a great focal point.  I think it is safe to say that so far it is the set I have used the most from the July-December Mini Catalog.

The flowers were quickly colored using Watercolor Pencils.  There are many ways to use the pencils and on this card I roughly colored the flowers using Calypso Coral and Daffodil Delight pencils and lightly went over them with a Blender pen to smooth out some of the color transitions.  It took maybe 5 minutes.  The flower was cut out using the Harvest Dies.  I stamped the Basic White piece using the great sentiment from the Through It  Together stamp set in Early Espresso ink and then embossed it using the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder.

Along the side I used a strip of  Harvest Meadow 12" x 12" DSP.   Around the flowers I added a few gold Metallic Pearls.  This is a quick and easy card to put together and can be used for lots of different occasions.  

Product List

Nature's Harvest Bundle (English) [156813]	Through It Together Cling Stamp Set (English) [155796]	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114]
Watercolor Pencils [141709]	Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119686]	Basic White 12 X12 (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock [159231]
Harvest Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [156494]	Tasteful Textile 3 D Embossing Folder [152718]	Metallic Pearls [146282]

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to check out the upcoming events.

Anything but Christmas Tutorial!  13 tutorials featuring products from the 2021 July-December Mini Catalog for just $15 or receive it FREE with a $50 (before shipping & tax)  order using my Host Code UPFXXX3H.  Shop with me online HERE.

Join me and 12 talented friends from the International Creativity Abounds Design Team on September 17 and 18 for our second stamp camp featuring the Whimsy & Wonder Product Suite!
 
About this Event
Are you ready for 13 amazing projects featuring the Whimsy & Wonder Suite?
Your Whimsy & Wonder Stamp Camp includes:

• The Whimsy & Wonder Product Collection - includes the Whimsy & Wonder Bundle (stamp set and dies), Designer Series Paper, Blushing Bride Frayed Grosgrain Ribbon and Wonderful Snowflakes.
• Make and Takes* for 13 projects and an awesome PDF for you to follow along while creating.
• YouTube videos for each of the projects for your reference
• Access to an exclusive FB group where additional LIVE presentations will be held during the 2 days weekend (you can watch later, as well)!

*Card stock will be prepped and ready for you with any of the die-cutting done that is not part of  your bundle.

*You will provide your own ink and adhesive and will use the Designer Series Paper, Ribbon and Snowflakes from your purchased suite.

*Your kit will include card stock for you to stamp on, but you will do the die cutting. 

I hope you join in the fun with us! This is such a beautiful product suite and you are going to love how versatile it is!

Registration is now open and ENDS September 5th and the Make-n-Take kit is estimated to ship by September 9th. 
 
How do you register for the event?
Simply head to my online store (use Host Code GECFPUU7) and purchase the Whimsy & Wonder Suite (Item 156276 - $80.25 or an equivalent amount of product $80.25 before shipping and taxes) if you’ve already got the suite. Note:  You need the suite to complete the make and takes!  You will earn a Sale-A-Bration item of your choice (Level 1) with your order.
 
Purchase the suite in my Online Store using the Host Code GECFPUU7 and you’ll automatically be registered for the event! If you have other items you want to order you can simply add them on your Stamp Camp order and save on some shipping! By purchasing and using this stamp camp host code you'll automatically be registered for the event.

Need some quick cards? Today's cards are easy to make and I think they are pretty too!

Here's what you will need:

• Basic Black Cardstock
• Rainbow Glimmer Paper
• Dandy Laser-Cut Paper
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue
• optional but nice Basic White CS

These 2 cards are basically the same except they use different frames from the Dandy Laser-Cut Paper. The sparkle colors are different  since they are cut from different sections of the Rainbow Glimmer paper.

• Basic Black CS 4-1/4" x 11" scored at 5-1/2" 
• Rainbow Glimmer Paper 3-1/3" x 5"
• Dandy Laser-Cut Paper
• Basic White CS 4" x 5-1/4". I like to line the inside of my card whenever the card base is a dark color.
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Apply a thin line of glue along the edge of the frame and also in different places on the design.  Layer it on the Glimmer paper.  I put something heavy on the frame for a few minutes just to help the glue adhere.  Attach the Glimmer paper to the card base using the liquid glue or your adhesive of choice.  Attach the Basic White CS ti the inside of the card.

This card uses one of the frames and some of the other pieces in the Dandy Laser-Cut Paper.  The only paper difference is the Rainbow Glimmer Paper is cut at 2-5/8" x 4-1/8".

You can certainly dress these cards up a bit more with some ribbon or twine and also by adding a sentiment label.  I decided to keep them clean, simple and sparkly.

Thank you for stopping by!

Product List

Dandy Laser Cut Paper [154300]

Rainbow Glimmer Paper [153056]

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]

The patterned papers aka Designer Series Paper (DSP) in the January-February Sale-A-Bration are all so good.  This quick and easy project uses the Paper Blooms DSP.  I am going to miss using this paper, good thing I have an extra pack.

It is so fun to mix and match the different patterns in the Paper Blooms DSP.  The large flower is also from the DSP.   There are 3 of these large flowers on one sheet of the DSP.  They are pretty easy to fussy cut.  I like using the Denim ribbon, it is soft and easy to tie.   The label is from the Pierced Blooms die and the sentiment is from the Best Year stamp set. 

Card Base: Thick Basic White 5-1/2" x 6" scored at 3", finished card base will be 3" x 6"

Paper Blooms DSP: Pattern 1.  2" x 5-1/4"    

                                     Pattern 2  1" x 5-1/4"

Basic White Stitched Circle: #3  (#1 is the smallest)

Attach the circle to the top of the card.  Make sure that the total measurements are 4-1/4" or less, so it can fit in an A-2 envelope.

This is a pretty easy, quick card and a fun way to show off the pretty designs in the Paper Blooms DSP.

Thank you for stopping by and remember Sale-A-Bration ends on the February 28th!

Product List

Best Year Cling Stamp Set (English) [152568]	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Paper Blooms 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155222]
Stitched Shapes Dies [152323]	Pierced Blooms Dies [154312]	3/8" (1 Cm) Denim Ribbon [149590]

There is less than 2 weeks left of this period of Sale-A-Bration.  It is a little hard to get used to that Sale-A-Bration last only 2 months but the good thing is that there will be another Sale-A-Bration in July-August with new offerings.  

I should have shared these cards on a Sunday, since they are perfect for a Simple Sunday post.  

The beautiful Oh So Ombre DSP (SAB choice) meets the Garden Wishes stamp set.  Very clean and simple.  The dandelion image was stamped directly on the Blackberry Bliss Oh So Ombre DSP in VersaMark ink and heat embossed using Black embossing powder.  The sentiment was also heat embossed using Black embossing powder on Basic White CS and cut out using the Stitched Shapes dies.  A Matte Black dot was attached to accent the sentiment.   The Blackberry Bliss Striped ribbon  is  easy to tie and holds its shape beautifully.  

Here are the measurements for the card.

• Blackberry Bliss CS card base- 4-1/4" x 11"
• Basic White- 4" x  5-1/4" (cut 2,  one for the outside and one for the inside of the card), scrap piece for the sentiment
• Basic Black -3-3/4" x 5"
• Oh So Ombre DSP- 3-5/8" x 4-7/8"

Inside another dandelion image from the Garden Wishes stamp set stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento ink and a strip of Oh So Ombre DSP.  

I liked the way this card turned out  and decided to make the same card in all the colors of the Oh So Ombre DSP.

Here it is in Rococo Rose.  The only difference is the ribbon.  This is the 3/8" Glittered Black Organdy Ribbon.

Granny Apple Green

Bermuda Bay

Which is your favorite?  

Thank you for stopping by.  If you have any questions please let me know.

Product List

Garden Wishes Cling Stamp Set [154408]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Rococo Rose 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150882]
Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675]	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131197]	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323]	Blackberry Bliss Striped Ribbon [154569]	Black 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Glittered Organdy Ribbon [147897]
Black Stampin' Emboss Powder [146956]	Matte Black Dots [154284]