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

What makes this Color Challenge special is that it features Emerald Envy which is a retiring In Color.  I will miss this bright, bold color!

I wanted to use Wild About Flowers stamp set one last time before it retires a the end of the month.  I have used this set a lot and you can see some of the past projects here,  here,  here,  here, here,  here,  here, and  here.

Are you wondering what Designer Paper  I used for the bottom portion of the card?  I used a stamp in the soon to be released stamp set, Lilypad Lake inked in Emerald Envy on Pool Party card stock. I believe this stamp is supposed to represent the ripples on a lake but doesn't it  also make a great design when turned vertically?

Product List

Wild About Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set [138728] $21.00	Lilypad Lake Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146496] $22.00	Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Pad [141396] $6.50	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982] $6.50	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [126970] $6.50
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.00	Emerald Envy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141415] $8.00	Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924] $8.00	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100867] $8.00	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $35.00
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $30.00	Emerald Envy 5/8" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [144190] $8.00

Be sure to check out what the other members of the Create with Connie & Mary design team created for this color challenge.  I think you will be inspired!  You can also get all the information on how you can enter the challenge on the Create with Connie & Mary blog.  We would love to see what you create.

I am back from the Stampin' Up! OnStage event.  Going to these events is one of the perks of being a demonstrator.   There is something magical about being in a room with 350 other people who love the same things you do.   The buzz and excitement of looking at the fabulous new Occasions and Sale-A-Bration  catalogs, learning new things, and seeing other's creations is just so energizing and inspiring.  I loved seeing demonstrators being recognized for their amazing achievements.  Just a wonderful time.   

Sad as it was that On Stage was over I knew waiting for me at home were my new Stitched Shapes framelit dies!  It is amazing how just that bit of stitching adds so much. These dies will be available this month (November) and in the next annual catalog (June).    There are 12 dies in this set and they coordinate with the Circles, Squares and Ovals Layering Framelits.  

Still love the Wild About Flowers set and of course the Pop of Pink Specialty DSP.  I used 3 of the designs in the pack and vacillate between thinking it looks great and maybe it is too busy.   One thing for sure is that the stitching just adds that little something, something. 

That is it for me today.  I have a lot to catch up on after being away for the weekend.  Let me know if I can help you with your stamping, paper crafting needs.  

Product List

Wild About Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set [138728] $21.00	Sunshine Sayings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141594] $23.00	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [126948] $6.50
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Pop Of Pink Specialty Designer Series Paper [141648] $13.00
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $30.00	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $35.00	Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine [141682] $3.00

Don't miss out on these great buys!

141859 $19.50	141784 $15.75	142049 $26.25	143269 $14.25
142069 $20.25	142114 $15.75	142145 $12.75	142142 $17.25
140386 $15.75	142209 $15.00	142206 $21.00	142180 $15.75

Here's  another card that my Sunday Stampers hostess club made yesterday.

Yes, it is another sample using the Wild About Flowers stamp set.  I think it is safe to say that it is my favorite or at least in the top 5 stamp sets from the Stampin' Up! Annual catalog.   The card stock  and ink I used here is Perfect Plum.  When I first started using Stampin' Up! products, oh so many years ago this was one of my favorite colors.   Perfect Plum and Pale Plum (long retired) were my go to color combination.   Definitely showing my Stampin' Up! age with that combination.

Product List

Wild About Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set [138728] $21.00	Papillon Potpourri Clear Stamp Set [123759] $15.00	Gorgeous Grunge Clear Stamp Set [130517] $18.00	Perfect Plum Classic Stampin' Pad [126963] $6.50
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50	Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad [126969] $6.50	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $8.50	Perfect Plum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101889] $7.00
Bitty Butterfly Punch [129406] $16.00	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $23.00	Ovals Collection Framelits Die [129381] $27.00	Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [138287] $7.50

It was a great afternoon spent with  fun stampers!  If you are interested in your own hostess club whether it is in person or virtual, let me know and we can work on the details.  

I have been making a lot of note cards that I shared with you here and here.    I ordered these bags on my first order from the 2015-16 Stampin' Up! catalog, I just knew they were going to come in handy and they did!

The note cards fit perfectly and there is room for 2-3 note cards and envelopes.  The note cards measure 3-1/2" x 5".  The Sketched Dots gift bags are made from glassine sheets.  Glassine sheets remind of what would result if vellum and wax paper had a baby.  

Product List

Wild About Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set [138728] $21.00	And Many More Clear-Mount Stamp Set [134276] $27.00	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949] $6.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $7.00	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Red Glimmer Paper [121790] $5.00	2" Circle Punch [133782] $18.00
2-3/8" Circle Scallop Punch [118874] $18.00	Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack [133787] $17.00	Floral Frames Framelits Die [127012] $27.00	Real Red 1/4" Cotton Ribbon [134563] $6.00

If you need a quick way to package some note cards or even a baked treat consider ordering the Sketched Dots Tag a Bag Gift Bags.  You can order anytime through my online store.  I would appreciate it.  

I have received lots of questions about how to make this card, so today we are going to make it together.

You will need:

Card Base: 4-1/4" x 7-1/4" and 2-1/2" x 4-1/4" (bottom piece).  Score the larger piece at 5-1/2".

DSP: 1-3/4" x 4" and 2-1/4" x 4" (I used 2 different patterns from the Pretty Petals DSP stack)

Inside of the card: 4" x 5-1/4"

Front panel: 2-1/4" x 3 -3/4"(same color as the card base), 2" x 3-1/2"(same as the inside of the card)

1. Attach the DSP to the top and bottom pieces. 

2. Stamp the flowers on the 2" x 3-1/2" piece.  Wrap a ribbon around and tie a knot.  Layer on the 2-1/4" x 3-3/4" piece.

3. Position the bottom piece (2-1/2" x 4-1/4") on the card base.  Take care to line up the edges.  Put Stampin' Dimensionals on the 4 corners of the stamped piece and attach it to the top of the card and the bottom.  This is what holds the card together.

4. Using a pencil lightly mark the area you will stamp the sentiment.  You can see where I marked it in the photo above.  This will help you to know where to stamp.

5.  Stamp the sentiment.  Erase the pencil marks and you are done.

I hope this will help you make your own card.  I made another sample of this style of card and will post it on my Facebook page.  I hope this tutorial helps and if you make one send me a link so I can see what you made!

I have another quick and easy one layer card for you.  I had a bunch of squares leftover after I made yesterday's card.  I couldn't throw them away so I used them for today's cards.

Product List

Wild About Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set [138728] $21.00	Cottage Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139962] $16.00	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949] $6.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00
Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes [131527] $6.00	Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack [138435] $22.00	Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [138287] $7.50	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $5.00

If you noticed I said cards but you only see one here.  I am posting the other on my Facebook page.  It is slightly different but uses all the same ingredients.  Which one is better?  Let me know.  Have a great one!

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Today I have a clean and simple one layer card.  It is actually a one layer note card.  

First off I need to apologize about the color.  I took a lot of pictures and could not capture the true Wisteria Wonder color.   Please know that the actual color is lovely.  

I used the Stampin' Up! note cards for today's project.  The note cards are a deal.  They are made from heavier card stock (I think it is the same as the Whisper White Thick card stock pg 149) and come with an envelope.  You get 20 note cards and envelopes for $6.  The note cards are 3-1/2" x 5" so they are mailable and also come in Crumb Cake.  

Product List

Wild About Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set [138728] $21.00	Cottage Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139962] $16.00	Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad [126985] $6.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50	Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes [131527] $6.00
Project Life Paper Clips Thinlits Dies [138284] $25.00	Wisteria Wonder 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon [134572] $7.00	Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [138287] $7.50	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $5.00

The window was made using the Project Life Paper Clips Thinlits die.  Using the die made it super simple and quick.  I want to also point out the  Elegant Dots embossing folder.  I didn't see this new folder in the catalog and then I received a card that used it and now I am on a mission to make sure everyone sees it.   There's so much to see when there is a new catalog that it is easy to overlook some real gems.  

Okay, that is day 5 and it is still morning here! 

Yes, it is true I am quite taken with the Wild About Flowers stamp set.  I have shared other cards using this set here, here and here.  Today’s card is a bit of a fail but we will talk about that in a little bit.

Product List

Wild About Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set [138728] $21.00	Garden In Bloom Photopolymer Stamp Set [139433] $25.00	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949] $6.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $7.00
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $8.50	Neutrals Color Collection [138435] $22.00	Real Red 1/4" Cotton Ribbon [134563] $6.00	Large Oval Punch [119855] $16.00	Scallop Oval Punch [119856] $18.00

This card was supposed to be a swinging easel card.  After I finished making it I wondered why it was called a "swinging" easel card since nothing really swung.  It finally dawned on me what I did wrong.  Even though this card isn't a "swinger"  I still think it is cute.  

Stay tuned I will be attempting to make a swinging easel card and this time I hope it will actually swing.

I was working on stamp club projects and decided to re-do this card to make it a little easier to prep and also to make.  

The primary  difference is the cut is not at an angle and there is no window sheet in the middle.  I think of this as a bare midriff card.  

Did a little stamping on the inside of the card.  Stamped off the ink so it would be a little lighter and easier to write over.

Product List

Wild About Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set [138728] $21.00	Cottage Greetings Wood-Mount Stamp Set [138940] $26.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [126983] $6.50
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $7.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $8.50	Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Stack [138442] $8.00	Calypso Coral 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon [134569] $7.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $5.00

Need anything?  You can shop online here with me or contact me and I can help you place an order. 

You know I love a good challenge.  I saw the Try Stampin' On Tuesday challenge and thought it looked like a fun one.

Try Stampin' On Tuesday Challenge #227

As much as I think the picture is so fun and full of potential, I knew I wanted to work on the sketch.

I used a window sheet as the middle panel and added a sentiment to show through.   

Product List

Wild About Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set [138728] $21.00	Six-Sided Sampler Clear Stamp Set [130956] $19.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [126983] $6.50	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045] $7.00
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $8.50	Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Stack [138442] $8.00	Window Sheets Base Material [114323] $5.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $5.00	Basic Black 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon [138430] $9.00

I used my favorite DSP paper stack, Pretty Petals.  Love it and I highly recommend you get it.  

Hope you liked my take on the challenge!  Be sure to check out the Weekly Deals.  Remember that there are a limited quantity of items available at the Weekly Deals price, in other words don't delay.

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