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

This color challenge includes two In Colors that will soon be retiring, Boho Blue and Pebbled Path.  If you like the 2023-25 In Colors which also include Wild Wheat, Moody Mauve, and Copper Clay be sure to order them soon. 

• Pebbled Path CS card base 4-1/4" x 11".
• Boho Blue CS layer 4" x 5-1/4".
• Cajun Craze design from the Everyday Skies DSP 3-7/8" x 5-1/8".
• Boho Blue Plaid design from the Timeless Plaid DSP cut using the Textured Notes dies (Coming March 4-Online Exclusive).
• Cajun Craze CS layer 2-3/8" x  3-7/8" .
• Basic White CS layer cut using the Textured Notes dies (Coming March 4-Online Exclusive).
• Basic White CS stamper with the Elements of Texture set in Boho Blue ink (stamped off once).
• Boho Blue inked mushroom, Cajun Craze inked mushroom, and a Pebbled Path inked mushroom stamped with the Terrific Toadstool stamp set and fussy cut.
• Sentiment inked in Pebbled Path ink on a Unbounded Love die  label.  The label was cut shorter to better fit the sentiment.
• Earth Tone Shimmer Gems colored with a Cajun Craze Stampin' Blend.

• Basic White CS 4" x 5-1/4"
• Boho Blue Timeless Plaid strip 3/4" x 4"
• Boho Blue and Pebbled Path mushrooms

Thank you for stopping by and be sure to check out what the rest of the Create with Stamping Friends design team created with this color combination.

Product List

Terrific Toadstools Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[164783]

Elements Of Text Cling Stamp Set

[164774]

Boho Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[161650]

Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad

[161648]

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

[147085]

Cajun Craze Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154879]

Pebbled Path 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161722]

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119684]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Everyday Skies 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164622]

Timeless Plaid 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164678]

Unbounded Love Dies

[163383]

Earth Tones Shimmer Gems

[164070]

It is Thursday and time for a new Create with Stamping Friends Challenge.  This week it is a color challenge!  

These are beautiful colors but I just wasn't sure how to put them together. Once I decided to use the Layers of Beauty stamp set it all came together and I love how it turned out.

• Summer Splash CS card base 4-1/4' x 11"
• Basic White CS layer 4" x 5-1/4"
• Peach Pie DSP from the 2024-26  In Color Designer Series Paper Pack 1-1/4" x 5-1/4"
• Layers of Beauty stamp inked with Tuxedo Black Memento ink on Basic White CS
• Layers of Beauty Decorative Masks colored using Blending Brushes and Highland Heather, Peach Pie, and Summer Splash ink
• Used more or less ink to create the different hues
• Summer Splash 3/8" Bordered Ribbon
• Sentiment inked with Summer Splash ink
• Peach Pie 2024-26 In Color Shimmer Gems 

• Basic White CS layer 4" x 5-1/4"
• Peach Pie DSP strip 1" x 4"
• Flower image from the Layers of Beauty stamp set colorec with Summer Splash, Highland Heather, and Peach Pie Stampin' Blends

Thank you for stopping by.  Be sure to check out how the rest of the Create with Stamping Friends design team used this beautiful color combination.

It is Thursday and time for a new Create with Stamping Friends challenge.  This is the last of the CASE the Catalog challenges.  I have enjoyed these challenges.  The challenges have made me look a little closer at the samples in the catalog and there's a lot to look at.  This week the challenge is to CASE the card on page 103.

Isn't this card adorable?  I don't think I properly appreciated it until now.  I love the layout so I decided that is what I would CASE.

• Real Red CS card base 5-1/2" x 8-1/2'
• Real Red CS layer 3-3/4" x 5"
• Stamp the swag from the Wintery Tree Tops stamp set (coming in the September-Dec mini catalog) withDie cute  Whisper White ink on the Real Red layer
• Die cut Nested Essentials rounded rectangle (2-3/8" x 3") in Basic White CS
• Lightly blend some Daffodil Delight ink on the rectangle
• Die cut birds from the Nests of Winter DSP (coming in the Sept-Dec mini catalog)
• Adhere the birds to the Nested Essential rectangle
• Ink in Early Espresso "Sending thanks" portion of the sentiment (use either an Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker or an ink pad) and stamp on Crumb Cake CS
• Die cut the sentiment using the Nested Essentials rounded rectangle (1" x 1-3/4")
• Cut an 1" x 5-1/4" strip of Nests of Winter DSP
• Attach the Real Red layer to the Real Red card base with Stampin' Dimensionals
• Adhere the DSP to the Real Red layer
• Adhere the larger Nested Essentials rectangle over the DSP strip
• Attach the sentiment with Stampin' Dimensionals
• Attach the Cherry Cobbler & Pearl Adhesive-Backed Berries (Online Exclusive-expected back soon approx  8/5)

• Basic White CS 4" x 5-1/4"
• Nests of Winter DSP strip 1" x 5-1/4"
• Bird fussy cut from the Nest of Winter DSP

Thank you for stopping by and be sure to check out what the rest of the Create with Stamping Friends team created,

It is Thursday and time for a new Create with Stamping Friends Challenge.  This week it is a sketch challenge.

I fiddled with lots of different ideas and finally decided on using the Stippled Roses bundle (order it in April and save 10% on the bundle). 

• Thick Basic White CS card base- 4-1/4" x 11"
• Fresh Freesia CS 4-1/8" x 5-3/8"
• Granny Apple Green 6" x 6" Brights DSP-4" x 5-1/4", 3/4" x 4"
• Fresh Freesia CS 1-3/4" x 3-3/4",  1" x 4"
• Basic White CS 1-1/2" x  3-3/4" , 1/2" x 4",  2-3/4" x  3-1/2" (stamp small rose and rose /bud from the large rose image)

1. Adhere the Granny Apple Green DSP on the Fresh Freesia layer.
2. Adhere on to the Thick Basic White CS card base.
3. Stamp in Tuxedo Black Memento ink the small rose and  the rose and buds (part of the larger rose image).
4. Color using Stampin' Blends (Granny Apple Green, Fresh Freesia, Berry Burst, Bubble Bath).
5. Die cut the flowers.  Fussy cut part of the rose with 2 buds image, to separate it from the larger image.
6. Emboss the Basic White CS (1-1/2" x 3-3/4" with the Painted Texture 3D folder.
7. Layer the textured Basic White onto the Fresh Freesia strip (1-3/4" x 3-3/4").
8. Stamp the sentiment from the Sweetly Scripted stamp set in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on the 1/2" x 4" Basic White strip.
9. Layer the sentiment on to the DSP and then on the Fresh Freesia strip (1' x 4").
10. Adhere the sentiment strip over the ends of the Painted Texture strips.
11. Adhere the roses using Stampin' Dimensionals.
12. Adhere the Fresh Freesia Tinsel Gems (Tinsel Gems Three Pack)
13. Apply Wink of Stella on the roses.

Inside another strip of Fresh Freesia CS and Granny Apple Green DSP.

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

Do you like playing around with different techniques?  The Creativity Abounds team has put together 13 different techniques both written and videos. Place a $35 order through my online store and receive this bundle (13 tutorials!!)  as a thank you.  You can also purchase the tutorial bundle for $15.00.  Please contact me ([email protected]) if you would like to purchase the tutorial.

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 chose from the Inspo List- neutrals, recycled item from packaging,  twine, and trees.

First item from Inspo List I used-Neutrals.  The card base is Early Espresso CS cut at 4-1/4" x 11".  The recycled element is from a Stampin' Up! box.  Ahem, I may have a few around the craft room!  I cut a piece of the box flap off (4" x 5-1/4") and tore off the top layer of paper.  This leaves the corrugated paper below exposed.  There are pieces of the top layer of paper still stuck onto the corrugated paper which adds to the rustic look.  

Next item on the list-twine.  What I used is really called Linen thread but let's just call it really skinny twine for now. 

The stamp set I used is called Apple Harvest.  This is the trees element from the Inspo List.   This stamp set is also on the Last Chance list.   It is a beautiful set and if you live in an apple growing area or love apples, this just might be a set that you need to purchase before it retires.  I used Poppy Parade, Real Red, Petal Pink, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, and Pool Party Stampin' Blends to color the image.  I added a few extra apples to the original image.   The sentiment from the Apple Harvest set and punched with the Double Oval punch.  This punch is also on the Last Chance list and available while supplies last and/or April 30.   In the center of the flowers are Iridescent Pearls.  

Inside I added another strip of Early Espresso CS and another apple flower.  I almost always add a Basic White CS layer to the inside of my cards.  The only time I don't is when the card base is white or vanilla.  

Be sure to check out how the rest of the Festive Friday design team used the Inspo List.

Thank you for stopping by and I look forward to seeing how you were inspired by the Inspo List.  Please post your creations in the Festive Friday gallery!

The Flowering Zinnias Suite Collection is an Online Exclusives (it can only be found online and isn't in any catalog) and is one of my favorite suites.  On today's card I used the bundle, the Zinnia 3D Embossing folder, and the Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins.

I am going to miss the big bold sentiments in the Good Feelings stamp set.  Sadly it is on the Retiring list.   This means it is only available while supplies last and/or April 30 2024.  

The zinnias were colored using Bubble Bath, Berry Burst, Old Olive, and Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends.  Love having the shading lines on the image, it makes it so much easier to figure out how to color the flower.   The flowers are on a label cut using the Perennial Postage dies.   I am so happy these dies will be in the upcoming Annual Catalog, I haven't used them nearly as much as I wanted to.  Around the flowers are the Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins.  They really live up to their name.  The Bubble Bath ribbon is from the 3/8" Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack.  This ribbon pack is on the Last Chance list and starting 4/9/24 it will be 30% off.  

The card base is Thick Basic White CS, 5-1/2" x  8-1/2".  The Basic White layer, 4" x 5-1/4" is embossed using the Zinnia 3D Embossing folder. What a beautiful embossing folder.  

Thank you for stopping by my blog and be sure to check out all the Online Exclusive products.

Product List

Simply Zinnia Bundle (English)

[163480]

$52.00

Good Feelings Cling Stamp Set (English)

[158737]

$24.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.50

Bubble Bath Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161675]

$10.00

Berry Burst Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161681]

$10.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

$10.00

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

$10.00

Perennial Postage Dies

[162607]

$33.00

Zinnia 3 D Embossing Folder

[163337]

$11.00

Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins

[163484]

$7.50

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

[161635]

$12.50

 

 

 

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

Isn't this such a soft and pretty springtime combination?

This is the Simply Zinnia bundle part of the recent Online Exclusive release.   The flowers were colored using Bubble Bath, Soft Sea Foam, and Lemon Lolly Stampin' Blends.   The scalloped frame is the Delightfully Eclectic DSP cut  using the Scalloped Contours dies. The Basic White CS was cut to fit on the frame.  Around the flowers are the Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots.  This pack of embellishments has 8 colors of dots in 2 different sizes.  The colors are Flirty Flamingo, Pool Party, Petal Pink, Lemon Lolly, Azure Afternoon, Bubble Bath, Balmy Blue, and Fresh Freesia.  The ribbon is from the Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack.   

Surprise!  It is an easel card.  The Basic White piece which is the card base  (4" x 10-1/2") is scored at  5-1/4" and 7-3/4".  The front panel was embossed using the Zinnia 3-D Embossing folder.   Just the lower portion of the zinnia was attached to the Basic White card base to create the easel.    The easel is created by tucking the edge in under the sentiment banner.

Thank you for stopping by and be sure to check out what the rest of the Create with Connie & Mary design team made with this color combination.

This week I will be sharing projects using the Latte Love bundle.   This super fun bundle is part of the Little Latte Collection.  The Suite includes the Latte Love bundle,  Little Latte DSP, Natural Polka Dot Trim,  and Adhesive-Backed Swirl Gems.  This  is one very fun suite!

The card base is Pecan Pie CS.  The background papers and the mugs are all from the Little Latte Designer Series Paper.  The mugs were fussy cut from the DSP.  The spoons were stamped using Smoky Slate ink on Smoky Slate cardstock and die cut using the Latte Love dies.  The French Press just may be my favorite.  The "hardware" on the French Press is Lost Lagoon CS, the glass is vellum and the coffee is Early Espresso CS.  The sentiments is from the Latte Love set inked in Pecan Pie on a Basic White CS banner.  The banner was cut using the Something Fancy dies.  I cannot believe that I didn't use the Adhesive-Backed Swirl Gems on the banner.  Instead I used the Calypso Coral gems from the Opaque Faceted Gems.  These gems were one of the 2024 Sale-A-Bration choices.

Inside there is a pocket to hold a gift card.  This is a simple gift card holder.  I cut a slit from the center fold to the edge at 1-1/4".  Glue down along the bottom 4-1/4" side and the 1-1/4" side.  Do not glue the top or you will not have a pocket.   Fussy cut another mug from the DSP and stamped in Pecan Pie ink the sentiment.

• Card Base-Pecan Pie CS 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" slit cut from fold to edge at 1-1/4"
• Plaid design from the Little Latte DSP 4" x 4"
• Calypso Coral coffee bean design 1" x 4"
• Basic White (inside) 4" x 4-1/2"

Thanks for stopping by

Product List

Latte Love Bundle (English)

[163461]

$46.75

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[161665]

$9.00

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

[147113]

$9.00

Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161717]

$10.00

Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133679]

$10.00

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

[119686]

$10.00

Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131202]

$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.50

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101856]

$10.00

A Little Latte 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[163453]

$12.50

 

Something Fancy Dies

[160424]

$28.00

Opaque Faceted Gems

[162979]

$8.00

 

 

 

 

 

In just a couple more sleeps  (March 5) everyone will be able to order the new Online Exclusives! This new release is a big one and there are SO many fabulous stamp sets, bundles, papers and embellishments.  It almost felt like a Mini Catalog release.

One of the bundles I had to have was the Magnolia Mood bundle. The stamp images look like botanical prints, so much detail and  shading.  It makes it easy to make beautiful cards.

• Basic Black cardstock 4-1/4" x 11"
• Distressed Gold layer 4" x 5-1/4"
• Nature's Sweetness Specialty DSP 3-7/8" x 5-1/8"
• Basic Black Frame cut using the Stylish Shapes Dies
• Distressed Gold cut using the Stylish Shapes Dies
• Magnolia from the Magnolia Mood bundle stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento ink and colored using Lemon Lolly and Soft Sea Fom Stampin' Blends
• 3 Black Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems

Inside of the card another strip of Basic Black Cardstock and Nature's Sweetness DSP.  The sentiment and the smaller flower are also from the Magnolia Mood set.

Thank you for stopping by.  Remember check my store page for the new Online Exclusives on March 5th!

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.   Join us and enjoy a hop around the world!

This month our mighty leader, Angie has a fun sketch challenge.  I will admit I was a bit stumped with what to do with the sketch.  Angie talked me through it (thanks Angie!) and I hope you can see the original sketch in my card.  

What would you make with this sketch as inspiration?  I will admit I got hung up on the triangle shape and could only think about a Christmas tree.  Angie reassured me that it could be any shape and the card did not have to be square.  I think these are pretty universal rules about sketch challenges but sometimes it is good to be reminded.

I used 2 Sale-A-Bration (this means they are free with qualifying purchases) choices for my card.  The stamp set is the Detailed Dogwood and the paper is the Softly Stippled DSP.   The sentiment is from the Stippled Roses stamp set in the 2024 January-April Mini catalog.

The dogwood blossoms were colored using Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, and Pool Party Stampin' Blends and yes, were fussy cut.  The twine on the tag is from the 2023-2025 In Color Jute Trim in Pebbled Path.  I un-twisted the jute and tied a bow with just one strand of the jute.  The tag was cut using a die from the Nested Essentials.  Around the images I used the Iridescent Rhinestones to add a little sparkle.

How to create this card base.  Start by scoring your cardstock in half both lengthwise and width wise.  Cut the cardstock on the diagonal.  You will have 2 card bases with this fold.  I will share what I did with the other card base in another post.

Both flaps open or you could also secure one down for a pocket.  I decorated the inside with a strip of Softly Stippled DSP and another flower from the Detailed Dogwood set.  If this flower looks familiar it can be punched out using the Petal Park Builder Punch.

Now it is time to check out the next what the talented Chris Smith has created. 

Here's the whole list of all the stops on the hop!

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-MacDonald - CA

Annette Ball - CA

Angie McKenzie - US

Kelly Taranto - US

Shel Anderson - CA

Sharon Hashimoto Burkert - US

Chris Smith - US

Tricia Butts - US

Theresa McEntee - US

Bree Renwick - US

Cheryl Hamilton - US

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out all the lovely products in the 2024 Sale-A-Bration brochure!  Sale-A-Bration only lasts for 2 months and products are available while supplies last.

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 Nature’s Sweetness Stamp Camp will be held on February 9th and 10th.  To register all you need to do is purchase the following products and use the Host Code AGZYJEVA:

Notes of Nature Bundle $46.75(162640)

Gold Faux Leather Trim $9 (162644)

Adhesive Backed Cork Rounds $6.50 (162643)

Nature's Sweetness Specialty DSP $16.50 (162616) 

If you already own these products simply place an order of $78.75 and use the Host Code AGZYJEVA.  Yes, the stamp camp is FREE with the required purchase.

You will receive 13 kits which will include all the cardstock pieces necessary to make the projects.  You will use your own stamp set, dies, embellishments and DSP.  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 February 9 and 10 each design team member will present another project using the above products.  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.