Hello Spring

Welcome to another Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop!  This week our theme is HELLO SPRING so we are featuring FLORAL projects!



I have been all about cards lately.  So to switch things up a little, I made a BAKER'S BOX for you today!



Doesn't this just scream spring!!  I almost made a Mini Treat Bag, but I thought the BAKER'S BOX was perfect for a grown up Easter gift that I need for Sunday.



I wanted light and happy spring colors, so BIRTHDAY BOUQUET DSP was used for the box.  To keep the sentiment bold, I went with the EXPRESSIONS NATURAL ELEMENTS.  The "celebrate" element hangs over the sides a little, but I like how that looks!



I kept the flower monochromatic with a layering of Blushing Bride BOTANICAL BUILDER flowers.  I added several leaves as well in different colors to make the flower larger and bolder.

Check the supply list below so you can make your own BOTANICAL BLOOMS BAKER'S BOX!!

SUPPLIES:

DIE CUTS:  Baker's Box Thinlits, Botanical Builder Framelits

PAPER: Birthday Bouquet DSP, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzaz, Mossy Meadow


ACCESSORIES: Big Shot, Stampin’ Trimmer, Tear Tape, bone folder, dimensionals, Expressions Natural Elements, Mini Clothes Pin, White Perfect Accents, Tombo All-Purpose Adhesive


Next, let’s check out what the rest of the Design Team has for us today. Click Previous to visit the very talented Mary Brown and Next to see the very talented Debbie Henderson.



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Easter Treats

Welcome to another Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop!  This week we are all about EASTER TREATS!



Last week I made a cute Playful Pals Easter card, so this week I made fun treats to give with it!



Are these just too cute or what???!!!  I knew that getting the PLAYFUL PALS bundle was going to be worth it!  The little pyramid treat boxes are perfect for the bunny of course, but the carrot is just so fun I want to make tons of them to give away!



Let's talk about the carrot first.  I used Tangelo Twist for the gorgeous orange color...perfect for a carrot!  I used the wavy stamp included with the Playful Pals set to add the wave pattern.  Gives the carrot a bit of realism, don't you think? BUT what about the fabulous carrot top!  That's where the Cherry on Top Cotton Paper comes in.  It's a thinner paper than the typical cardstock, so it rolls together without bunching.  I cut a 12 x 1 1/4" strip and cut all along the one side with FRINGE SCISSORS.  Then just rolled the paper up and stuffed it through a hole I punched in the top of the carrot.  I didn't even need adhesive, it stayed in place securely!

Inside I added my favorite Easter candy of all time...Cadbury Eggs!

How cute would it be to put these little guys on your Easter table on each guest's plate!  A sweet little treat that they will absolutely love.  I have listed all the supplies you need below, I hope you'll give this fun idea a try!!

SUPPLIES:

STAMPS:  Playful Pals


INKS:  Smokey Slate, Tangelo Twist, Archival Black


PAPER: Thick White, Tangelo Twist, Cherry on Top Cotton Paper Assortment


ACCESSORIES: Pyramid Pals Thinlits, Fringe Scissors, Crop-a-dile, Tear Tape


The March Mini Session is LIVE now!!! Have you subscribed??  If not what are you waiting for.....we have some FABULOUS ideas for you and it's only $8.95!!

• Each session includes FIVE step-by-step tutorials for projects…THREE card sets, each with 4 cards and TWO 3D items…perfect for your club or stamp camp!

• All FIVE projects are available once the monthly mini collection opens so you immediately have all projects (and tutorials)

• Mini Sessions open on the 11th of each month

Sets we are using for the March session:

• Pyramid Pal & Large Number Framelits


• Sunburst Sayings Bundle


• Timeless Textures


• Botanical Blooms Bundle


• Grateful Bunch

SPRING BONUS PROJECT:  Purchase both the March and April Mini Sessions together and get this BONUS SPRING project immediately using the Going Global Stamp Set and Going Places Designer Paper, perfect gift for your hostesses or friends!  You and your customers will LOVE making it!Sets we will be using for the April Mini Session:

• Bear Hugs


• A Nice Cuppa


• Helping Me Grow


• Suite Sayings


• Perpetual Calendar

 

Next, let’s check out what the rest of the Design Team has for us today. Click Previous to visit the very talented Mary Brown and Next to see the very talented Debbie Henderson.



Thanks for hopping with us, we love inspiring you!  Happy Stamping!

Hoppy Easter

Welcome to another Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop!  This week we are all about EASTER CARDS!



I don't know about you, but I am SO.READY.FOR.SPRING!  And with Easter being early this year at the end of March, I really have spring fever right now!!  So I went with lots of pastels for today and a super cute PLAYFUL PALS bunny.



Isn't this just too stinkin' cute!!!  I saw this Easter egg idea on Pinterest and knew it would be the perfect backdrop for a bunny.



I die cut an oval from Whisper White to place over four layers of color stamped with the large watercolor stamp in WORK OF ART.  The bunny is layered over top and then lots of little flowers and the sentiment are next.  To get this unique sentiment, I used a most handy tool, the ALPHABET ROTARY STAMP.  I love having this around for occasions such as this where the sentiment I need doesn't exist in the catalog.....a real must have!

Now let's get to the supply list so you can make your own "Hoppy Easter" card!  Plus, check below for the sneak peek we have for you today about the MARCH MINI SESSION!!  Be sure to hop around to all the blogs to check out all the great ideas!

SUPPLIES:

STAMPS:  Playful Pals, Work of Art, Endless Thanks (for the envelope)


INKS:  So Saffron, Pink Pirouette, Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party, Mint Macaron, Smokey Slate


PAPER: Thick White, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, So Saffron, Wisteria Wonder, Pool Party


ACCESSORIES: Pyramid Pals Thinlits, Oval Framelits,  Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (flower), Hexagon Punch (banner end on sentiment), Pearl Basic Jewels, Blender Pen (color ears with Pink PIrouette ink), dimensionals, Fine Tip Glue Pen, SNAIL, paper snips

We are getting ready to launch the MARCH MINI SESSION soon!!!  I've got a sneak peek of the projects for you!!

• Each session includes FIVE step-by-step tutorials for projects...THREE card sets, each with 4 cards and TWO 3D items...perfect for your club or stamp camp!

• All FIVE projects are available once the monthly mini collection opens so you immediately have all projects (and tutorials)

• Mini Sessions open on the 11th of each month

Sets we are using for the March session:

• Pyramid Pal & Large Number Framelits


• Sunburst Sayings Bundle


• Timeless Textures


• Botanical Blooms Bundle


• Grateful Bunch

SPRING BONUS PROJECT:  Purchase both the March and April Mini Sessions together and get this BONUS SPRING project immediately using the Going Global Stamp Set and Going Places Designer Paper, perfect gift for your hostesses or friends!  You and your customers will LOVE making it!

Sets we will be using for the April Mini Session:

• Bear Hugs


• A Nice Cuppa


• Helping Me Grow


• Suite Sayings


• Perpetual Calendar

 

Next, let’s check out what the rest of the Design Team has for us today. Click Previous to visit the very talented Mary Brown and Next to see the very talented Debbie Henderson.



Thanks for hopping with us, we love inspiring you!  Happy Stamping!

Eggstra Spectacular Easter

It’s so hard to believe that this is the end of Week 3 of the Spring Collection at Create with Connie and Mary.  I have really enjoyed looking at all the card creations this last week.  My card set featured Eggstra Spectacular, so I made today’s challenge card with that set as well.  First, here’s a look at the sketch.

I love all the banners on the sketch, perfect for the new Banners Framelits.  For my card, I used Eggstra Spectacular and Watercolor Wonder DSP, it's been my focus for the week.

This card has Calypso Coral for the card base which is embossed with Decorative Dots EF.  It's nice to have a bit of texture along with the DSP.  All three banners were cut with the new Banners Framelits and topped off with Daffodil Delight Grossgrain Ribbon.

The main focal point is done like yesterday's Easter Treat.  I cut the edge off a doily to add as a ruffle under the Daffodil Delight circle.  The bunny was stamped on Whisper White and lightly outlined with Sahara Sand for a little dimension.  The final touch of a Basic Pearl on the bunny tail completes the card.

This card was so much fun to create!  I hope you will join along and create a card with us!  You can find all the details about the challenge and the Spring Collection at Create with Connie andMary.  It’s not too late to subscribe and see all the wonderful creations we have for you.

Happy Stamping!

Spring Collection runs January 19th through February 15th!

Create with Connie and Mary Spring Collection 2014

 Only $29.95 US

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Eggstra Spectacular Easter

It’s so hard to believe that this is the end of Week 3 of the Spring Collection at Create with Connie and Mary.  I have really enjoyed looking at all the card creations this last week.  My card set featured Eggstra Spectacular, so I made today’s challenge card with that set as well.  First, here’s a look at the sketch.

I love all the banners on the sketch, perfect for the new Banners Framelits.  For my card, I used Eggstra Spectacular and Watercolor Wonder DSP, it's been my focus for the week.

This card has Calypso Coral for the card base which is embossed with Decorative Dots EF.  It's nice to have a bit of texture along with the DSP.  All three banners were cut with the new Banners Framelits and topped off with Daffodil Delight Grossgrain Ribbon.

The main focal point is done like yesterday's Easter Treat.  I cut the edge off a doily to add as a ruffle under the Daffodil Delight circle.  The bunny was stamped on Whisper White and lightly outlined with Sahara Sand for a little dimension.  The final touch of a Basic Pearl on the bunny tail completes the card.

This card was so much fun to create!  I hope you will join along and create a card with us!  You can find all the details about the challenge and the Spring Collection at Create with Connie andMary.  It’s not too late to subscribe and see all the wonderful creations we have for you.

Happy Stamping!

Spring Collection runs January 19th through February 15th!

Create with Connie and Mary Spring Collection 2014

 Only $29.95 US

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