Get a Bird’s Eye View
Get a bird’s eye view of the little owl in Bird’s Eye View! It has so much personality! This stamp set is carrying over into the new Annual Catalog, so we have another year to create with this cutie! I have a teacher in the family who is having a…
Angled Tri-Fold Card
Happy Saturday! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend ahead. I have a quick post today. After watching Julie DiMatteo’s video, I made her Angled Tri-fold Card. This is perfect for my special friend who is all about everything purple! I secretly think this Lavender DSP was designed with…
Seaside Wishes (for CWSF 814)
Happy Thursday! We are back with a Color Challenge at Create with Stamping Friends this week. This was a fun one, because we got to pick the colors we wanted to use! The only “must do” was to make it sparkle 🤩 Here’s our challenge board ~ And here’s my…
Retiring In Colors (for April CC2C)
This month our cross-country journey begins in Pennsylvania where Rosanne has been playing with our Retiring In Colors from 2022-2024. We’ll take a look at her card, then be transported back to California where I’ve also created a card with our Retiring In Colors. Enjoy the journey! How clever is…
Birthday Cards to Me!
I always think it’s fun to see cards that others have made, so today I’m sharing some of the birthday cards that I received in the mail from my very dear friends! There really is nothing like a handmade card, something that has been thoughtfully made just for you. It’s…
Simply Zinnia (for CCMC 813)
This week at Create With Stamping Friends, we have a fun sketch challenge! After yesterday’s garden theme at the Pals Blog Hop, I was into it! I used Flowering Zinnias DSP, Simply Zinnia Stamp Set for the sentiment, and Garden Meadow Stamp Set for the images. Here’s our sketch: And…
Sending Smiles (for April Pals Blog Hop)
Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! This month, the theme is See How My Garden Grows. We hope to inspire you with our creations today! You will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal. There’s nothing prettier than…
Silly Goose x 4! (Last Chance!)
Today I have FOUR projects to share with you! All four feature the cute photopolymer stamp set, Silly Goose. It’s on the Last Chance List, and I’m hoping to convince you that you need it…’cause it is very cute! 😊 AND it’s marked down 50% as of today for $12.50! Grab…
Reserve Your Product Share!
Yay! It’s time to reserve your Product Share for the new 2024-2026 Annual Catalog! Each year, when a new catalog comes out, I invite you to share the new papers and ribbons with me. I divide each product into 4 shares, so you get the opportunity to sample a bit…
Last Chance (for these favorite products!)
I rounded up four of my favorite products that are on the Last Chance List. They will be retired as of May 1. If by any chance you don’t have these yet, I would highly recommend them, as I’ve used mine a lot! Retiring Soon: Biggest Wish Photopolymer Stamp…
A Pinata for a Birthday Party
Our group has a new name! Create With Connie & Mary will now be called Create With Stamping Friends! Thanks for joining us today! Today at Create With Stamping Friends we have a color challenge, and quite a challenge this was! Two very bright colors with one pastel… OK, looks…
Beach Day at Sunset
This birthday card is for a very good friend of ours. We spend time at the beach with him and his wife each year. They both have paddle boards and we have a lot of fun on the water. I altered the surfboards from Beach Day to look more like…
Lots of Old DSP?
I’m wondering… Do you have lots of old DSP like I do? Here we are, about to usher in a new catalog with some new beautiful DSP (of which I will want all!) But wait! I haven’t used up most of the old stuff! Time to brainstorm ~ how can…
Textured Floral (for CCMC 811)
I’m going with Textured Floral for this sketch challenge at Create With Connie & Mary this week. Here’s the sketch ~ And here’s my card~ Textured Floral has a beautiful watercolor-like assortment of blooms and leaves. It’s a classic floral. It’s been around for awhile but I’ve rarely used it…
