To a Wild Rose

IM119 – Rooted in Nature

Leave a Comment / April 13, 2020 / Create with Connie and Mary, Inspiration Monday

Happy Monday everyone! This week Spring is in the air with beautiful leaf necklace… I loved the ‘nature’ feel of it and the colors so used that as my inspiration… Here’s the details… Soft Seafoam – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded Soft Seafoam – 3 3/4 x 5, run through the Coastal Weave Embossing folder, add two pieces of …

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Ornate Style

1 Comment / April 9, 2020 / Create with Connie and Mary

Happy Thursday everyone! This week we have a nice color inspiration… I decided to use some new stuff, some stuff from the Occasions and something from the main catalog all together… Here’s the details… Poppy Parade – 4 1/4 x 11 folded Mosaic Mood DSP – 3 3/4 x 5, add to card front Garden Green – 3/8 x 5 …

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Flower Power

1 Comment / August 10, 2019 / Clean and Simple (CAS), Create with Connie and Mary, Saturday Blog Hop

And it’s Saturday again! This week our theme is Flower Power – our favorite flower set! DANG…this one was TOUGH but in the end my very favorite To a Wild Rose won! Here’s the details… Whisper White – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded Whisper White – 3 3/4 x 5, run through the Eyelet Lace Embossing Folder, add to …

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To a Wild Rose

1 Comment / July 25, 2019 / Create with Connie and Mary

Happy Thursday! This month we are doing one of our favorite things…CASE the catalog! Each Thursday the design team will use the same card from the catalog and we use it for inspiration. We can use the colors, the sketch or the set…however it inspires us. And now for our last CASE the catalog for July… I just couldn’t wait …

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IM76 – To a Wild Rose

Leave a Comment / June 17, 2019 / Create with Connie and Mary, Inspiration Monday

Happy Monday everyone! This week our inspiration is a cool glass piece! Here’s what I came up with… You all know how I just LOVE this new set! Here’s the details… Pool Party – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded Whisper White 3 5/8 x 4 7/8, stamp flower center randomly using Pool Party and Smoky Slate, stamp greeting using …

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To a Wild Rose

Leave a Comment / June 6, 2019 / Create with Connie and Mary

Happy Thursday! This week we have a GREAT sketch for you… Guess what set I’m using this week? If you guessed To a Wild Rose…you are right! Here’s the details… So Saffron – 4 1/4 x 11 folded Mosaic Mood DSP (green print) – 3 1/2 x 4 3/4, add to card front on an angle Mosaic Mood DSP ( …

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Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

2 Comments / May 18, 2019 / Create with Connie and Mary, Saturday Blog Hop

And it’s Saturday again! This month we are using song titles for our themes and this week we have “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” – cards featuring yellows! I am so loving the new To a Wild Rose set! That flower just stamps up so beautifully! Here’s the details… Whisper White – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded Whisper White – …

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Purple Rain

2 Comments / May 11, 2019 / Create with Connie and Mary, Saturday Blog Hop

And it’s Saturday again! The second song up for this month is Purple Rain…using our purple colors. I LOVE purple so this was n easy one for me! I couldn’t wait to try out the NEW To a Wild Rose set! LOVE!!! Here’s the details… Highland Heather – 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 folded Whisper White – 3 5/8 x …

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Build your own pumpkin patch with these fun images in the PICK OF THE PATCH BUNDLE! Mix and match the different sized pumpkins, sentiments, leaves and branches, including a little face for jack-o-lanterns and a friendly crow! The unique PICK OF THE PATCH BUILDER PUNCH helps you quickly punch these images from cardstock or designer paper. We featured the PICK OF THE PATCH BUNDLE with the unexpected O HOLY NIGHT DESIGNER PAPER for some awesome night skies and jewel-tone effects! There are step-by-step instructions for THREE card designs (one a special fold) and a fall decor project! See more details here!

Check out these "jazzy" skeletons in the new BAG OF BONES BUNDLE! So many pieces to mix and max for personalized figures and scenes! Build a spooky scene with tombstones, bats, stars, and even a rickety picket fence using the BAG OF BONES DIES. This bundle is bone-a-fide fun with even a not-so-furry friend or two. Your Halloween crafts are sure to be eerie-sistible! We featured the BAG OF BONES BUNDLE with the THEM BONES DESIGNER PAPER for a spook-tacular collection! There are step-by-step instructions for TWO card designs and TWO treat holder projects! See more details HERE!

The single and multi-leaf images in the AUTUMN LEAVES BUNDLE give you a lot of different looks for your card making, scrapbooking, gift packaging or elegant tags! Use the stamp images alone or combine with the detailed leaf veins, awesome shaped labels, and stand-alone leaf dies! Celebrate the fall season by sharing your creations using the thankful greetings to express joy and gratitude. We featured the AUTUMN LEAVES BUNDLE with the ALL ABOUT AUTUMN DESIGNER PAPER for a colorful outdoorsy look! There are step-by-step instructions for SIX projects...four card designs and two sweet favor projects! See more details HERE!

The JUST MY TYPE STAMP SET images have a vintage look of time gone by! The hand-drawn typewriter reminds "some" of us of a less technology-driven time! And the classic typewriter font used on the greetings, plus some fun desk accessories, help create charming cards and projects for a book lover or writer! We featured the JUST MY TYPE STAMP SET with the GORGEOUS GINGHAM DESIGNER PAPER for a bright and cheerful look! There are step-by-step instructions for three card designs (one a fun fold!) and a fun display project! See more details here!

The PAPER FLORIST DIES make it easy to be a florist...a paper florist, that is! Run some cardstock or designer paper thru the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine with these pretty petals and leaves dies, fluff them up, and create show stopping flowers! The PAPER FLORIST DIES are perfectly sized for cards, scrapbook pages, gift bags or boxes! We featured the PAPER FLORIST DIES with the black & white designs in the ZOO CREW DESIGNER PAPER as a perfect back drop for your floral masterpieces. There are step-by-step instructions for SIX card designs! See more details here!

The HEY CHUCK BUNDLE is something to crow about! It has everything you need to do some quirky crafting! The stamps are filled with sassy chickens and fun sentiments. The HEY CHUCK DIES help you create farmyard scenes for your down-to-earth projects. Mix and match the images and dies for endless sunrise to sunset possibilities! We featured the HEY CHUCK BUNDLE with the REGALS 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER to help you rule the roost in your designs. There are step-by-step instructions for FOUR projects...three cards (one a fun fold) and a fun gift package design you will love to give away! See more details here!

Using Stampin' Up!'s EARTHEN TEXTURES BUNDLE is the perfect way to add a chic and sophisticated look to all of your card making projects! The grassy floral images can be layered different ways, and easily coordinate with other stamp images. The EARTHEN TEXTURES DIES have a variety of earthy pottery pieces and the fan palm and leaves give you lots of texture and depth on your creations. We featured the EARTHEN TEXTURES BUNDLE with the EARTHEN ELEGANCE DESIGNER PAPER for a natural one-of-a-kind look. There are step-by-step instructions for FOUR projects...three cards (one a fun fold) and an office accessory you are sure to use! See more details HERE!

Stampin' Up!'s GORGEOUSLY MADE BUNDLE has some fun graphic design images to use for texture to go along with fresh greenery and simple greetings. They are also perfect fill-ins for cards, tags, scrapbook pages and gift packaging! The GORGEOUSLY MADE DIES let you add unique borders, edges, labels and more to your crafts. We featured the GORGEOUSLY MADE BUNDLE with the MASTERFULLY MADE DESIGNER PAPER for some hand-made and hand-torn design looks! There are step-by-step instructions for SIX projects...FOUR cards and TWO desk accessories you'll find very useful! See more details HERE!

Nothing says sweet summertime like an ice-cold pitcher of lemonade or iced tea! Stampin’ Up!’s SO REFRESHING BUNDLE lets you customize your favorite summer beverage with all the fun detailed stamp images and dies! Mix and match the two-step stamping images with soft or bold colors and heartfelt sentiments for a personalized greeting or gift! We featured the SO REFRESHING BUNDLE with the GLORIOUS GINGHAM 6×6 DESIGNER PAPER for show stopping designs! There are step-by-step instructions for THREE cards (one a fun fold!) and a fun GIFT project! See more details HERE!

Calling all demos! Stampin' Up!'s Creativity Now Crafting Event is occurring on Saturday, June 24th! If you purchased this TRANSLUCENT FLORALS BUNDLE in order to participate, we have a Connie & Mary Creations SPECIAL COLLECTION just for you! We EXPANDED the use of your Translucent Florals Bundle by designing a Collection of SIX card tutorials using this bundle! Add to your "watch party", get your samples done EARLY for upcoming classes, or just enjoy a different look for this bundle than the Stampin' Up! offering! (Don't worry...if you didn't purchase this bundle now, it will be available for EVERYONE to purchase from the upcoming Holiday Mini Catalog!) We featured the TRANSLUCENT FLORALS BUNDLE with the BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for some bright, cheerful designs! There are step-by-step instructions for SIX card projects. See more details HERE!

We love Stampin' Up!'s new INKED & TILED STAMP SET AND PUNCH PACK BUNDLE! The stamp images have a botanical print appearance of pressed leaves and flowers! The INKED & TILED PUNCHES can be used with the all-occasion greetings, to punch out the coordinating DSP or for cool tiled backgrounds! You can go soft and neutral or bold and bright as you wish! We featured this INKED & TILED BUNDLE with the new coordinating INKED BOTANICALS 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for a classically timeless design! There are step-by-step instructions for EIGHT card projects. See more details HERE!

We went bananas over Stampin' Up!'s new LITTLE MONKEY STAMP SET AND PUNCH and we know you will, too!! The LITTLE MONKEY BUNDLE has tropical elements to create a fun jungle scene! Mix and match the monkeys, punched pieces and cute greetings for adorable cards and projects. Have them hanging from trees or vines while snacking on their favorite bananas! We featured this LITTLE MONKEY BUNDLE with the new REGALS 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for some whimsical fun! There are step-by-step instructions for FOUR projects...three card ideas (one a fun fold) and gift idea that is more fun than a barrel of monkeys! See more details HERE!

Calling all crafters! Stampin' Up! just introduced a new stamp bundle called CRAFTING WITH YOU that includes something for papercrafters, knitter/crocheters, sewists, painters, needleworkers... whichever hobby you enjoy! It also includes some inspiring greetings! The CRAFTING WITH YOU DIES have some bonus images (including a TRIMMER and SCISSORS! Oh my!), along with dies to cut out the fun stamped images. We featured this CRAFTING WITH YOU BUNDLE with the new BRIGHTS 6x6 DESIGNER PAPER for some colorful fun! There are step-by-step instructions for FOUR projects...three card ideas (one a fun fold) and fun desk accessory for you and your customers to enjoy and display! More details here!

Let's celebrate with the FUN new Bright & Beautiful Suite of products that demos could preorder this month, including the BEAUTIFUL BALLOONS BUNDLE! This celebratory BEAUTIFUL BALLOONS STAMP SET has a variety of sized balloons, festoons and greetings for many different occasions! The BEAUTIFUL BALLOONS DIES cut out stamped balloon shapes, plus a confetti tag, a couple of star shapes and a fun fringe! We featured this BEAUTIFUL BALLOONS BUNDLE with an array of new CORE COLORS just added to the Stampin' Up! Color Collections lineup! There are step-by-step instructions for SIX projects...FOUR card ideas and TWO fun gift favor projects we know you'll enjoy making! See more details HERE!

One of the preorder sets that demos could order this month is this fabulous CHEERFUL DAISIES BUNDLE! This delightful CHEERFUL DAISIES STAMP SET has three different sizes of daisy flowers, with greetings, greenery and leaves to coordinate. The CHEERFUL DAISIES DIES cut out stamped shapes, plus a large flower cluster and a fun tag shape that we know you will love! And we decided to feature this CHEERFUL DAISIES BUNDLE with the NEWEST In Colors...a fabulous set of rich, deep colors that go together SO well...and the FRESH AS A DAISY DESIGNER PAPER. There are step-by-step instructions for SIX projects...FOUR card ideas and TWO wonderful projects suitable for workshops, open house or catalog launches that introduce both the new In Colors AND the new Core Colors! See more details HERE!