Star of Light

Good Morning, Stampers!

I am back with Day 3 of my 12 Days of Christmas! The Star of Light stamp set and coordinating framelits have beautiful star images and gorgeous die cuts! The detail on both are so elegant that no matter what color combination you are using, you are sure to love the results! 

1. Cut a piece of Sahara Sand cardstock to 4 1/4" x 11". Fold in half.

2. Cut a piece of vellum cardstock to 3 1/2" x 4 1/4".

3. Emboss the Vellum using the Gently Falling embossing folder.

4. Stamp the star images using Soft Suede and Sahara Sand inks.

5. Adhere the Vellum to the card front with adhesive across the top of the vellum.

6.. Wrap the Pink Pirouette ribbon around the topof the vellum (covering the adhesive) and tie in a knot.

7. Cut (2) solid stars using Pink Pirouette cardstock.

8. Cut one of the solid stars using the star punch out thinlit.

9. Adhere the two pieces together and adhere to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.

10. Adhere a White Perfect Accent circle to the center of the star.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Star of Light

Ink: Soft Suede, Sahara Sand

Paper: Sahara Sand, Pink Pirouette, Vellum

Accessories: Pink Pirouette ribbon, Starlight thinlits, Gently Flling embossing folder, White Perfect Accents

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

You've Got Courage

Good Morning, Stampers!

Today is a special day to honor American our Heros. As America celebrates, we pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Celebrate.Honor.Remember.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Something to Say, Blessed by God
Ink: Real Red, Dapper Denim*, Chocolate Chip
Paper: Whisper White
Acessories: Real Red striped Ribbon, Dapper Denim ribbon, Gold Stampin' Glitter, Happy Patterns Decorative Masks

Happie Stampin',
~Melissa

Bravo!

Good Morning, Stampers!

How many ways can you say Congratulations? With the Bravo stamp set, you can say it 13 ways! Add the sentiments in different colors and you have just created the card I am featuring in my Weekly 3/$5 Card Classes this week! Hope you can join me! Contct me for all the information - rubberfunatics@att.net

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Bravo
Ink: Archival Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Night of Navy, Elegant Eggplant, Delightful Dijon, Soft Suede
Paper: Whisper White, Gold Foil
Accessories: Lucky Stars embossing foldder

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

MAY is NOW OPEN!!! 
We used the NEW catalog pre-order sets from the 

NEW 2016-17 catalog on our projects! - Visit 

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all of the details and to subscribe!

Masculine Madness

Good Morning, Stampers!

This week's Card Class and Kit to Go is all about the magnificent men in our lives!  These cards feature the marbling technique and the faux leather technique perfect for birthdays, Father's Day and more!

All kits are SOLD OUT - THANK YOU! 

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CCMC Saturday BLog Hop Color Me Happy

Good Morning, Stampers!

We are jumping on the adult coloring craze this week at

the Create with Connie and Mary - just Color Me Happy!!

Believe it or not, I have not one adult coloring book!

I know, I know! But really, who needs one when you can

use stamps? And DO I HAVE STAMPS!

I came across the snowflakes from the Flurry of Wishes 

stamp set. The images are very detailed and perfect

for coloring! I needed a small filler and the little flowers

from Cottage Greetings fit nicely. Coloring in bright, 

vibrant colors and adding the buttefly 

doesn't make the snowflakes look like snowflakes at all!

After coloring, I covered the entire piece with Versamark ink.

Then, I added Heat and Stick powder and sprinkled with

Dazzling Diamonds glitter. I wish you can see just

how sparkly this is - the photos really

don't do it justice!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Cottage Garden, Flurry Of Wishes

Ink: Jet Black Stazon, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Marina Mist, Pacific Point, Versamark

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo

Accessories: Itty Bitty Flower punch, Butterfles Thinlits, Greetings thinlits, Heat Tool, Dazzling Diamonds, Basic Rhinestones, Heat and Stick powder. blender pen

HAVE YOU HEARD??

The Create the Connie and Mary 

May Mini Session is NOW AVAILABLE!

Get a sneak peek on NEW Products from

the 2016-2017 Catalog!

Visit Create with Connie and Mary 

for all the details!

Want more Color Me Happy ideas?

See what fabulous idea Connie has to share with you!

Butterflies Card Class and Kit to Go

Good Morning, Stampers!

Check out this week's Weekly Card Class and Kit to Go - Butterflies! The cards include a shaker card, watercolored butterfly and raised die cut butterfly- so fun!

Kit INCLUDES:
* Cards and envelopes to create (3) cards
* All die cuts and embellishements
* Full color step-by-step instructions

Kit DOES NOT INCLUDE:
* Stamps/stamped images
* ink
* adhesive
* shipping (US only)

SU!pplies needed to complete:
Stamps: Watercolor Wings, Butterfly Basics, Garden in BloomWatercolor Wishes
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Tangering Tango, Jet Black Stazon, Bermuda Bay, Basic Gray, Smoky Slate
Accessories: Aqua Painter, Bold Butterfly framelits, Pink Pirouette marker

All kits are SOLD OUT - THANK YOU!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Custom Card

Good Morning, Stampers!

I have a special card to share with you today. It is a custom card for a friend who needed an oversized card for a crowd to sign. It's easy to do just by folding an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of Whisper White cardstock in half. I found the sheet music online and just printed it out on copy paper, stamped the images in Jet Black Stazon ink and colored them with blender pens. Getting an envelope to fit the card was simple with a piece of 12" x 12" paper and the Envelope Punch Board!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Helping Me Grow, Rose Wonder, 

Ink: So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz, Wisteria Wonder, Peek-A-Boo Peach*, Sweet Sugarplum*, Marina Mist, Jet Black Stazon

Paper: Whisper White

Accessories: Old Olive Baker's Twine, Basic Black Washi Tape, Belnder Pen, Bitty Butterfly punch, Corner Rounder, Dazzling Diamonds

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

CCMC Saturday Blog Hop - For the Ladies

Good Morining, Stampers!

We are celebrating Ladies this week at the Create with Connie

and Mary Blog Hop! Seems fitting as tomorrow is Mother's Day!

Why not dedicate the entire weekend to us girls, right?!

The card I created is fitting for so many different events or occasions.

It will be so easy to add a little personalization for a bride-to-be,

graduate, birthday, new mom and more! 

Here's a little tip for adding dimension to

your punched flowers:

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Birthday Blossoms,Watercolor Wishes

Ink: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Perfect Plum, Mossy Meadow

Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Perfect Plum, Mossy Meadow

Accessories: 1/8" gold ribbon, Gold Dazzling Details, Pansy Punch, Itty Bitty flower punch, 

Happie Stampin'!

 COMING SOON! 

We will open on May 18th 

so we can use the NEW 

catalog preorder sets!

only $8.95 US
with projects using stamp sets

 from the NEW 2016-17 Catalog!! 

Visit www.createwithconnieandmary.com

for all of the details!

Thanks for hoppin' along with us this week!

See what Connie has to share with you!

Did you miss Debbie's project? Go back to see!

Work of Art

Good Morning, Stampers!

Check out this super quick and easy thank you card from Stampin' Up! This is the perfect design for making large quantities for special occasions. You can whip up tons of these in no time at all and the sentiment can be changed so suit any event! Definitely a keeper!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Work of Art

Ink: Calypso Coral, Blushing Bride, Daffodil Delight, Bermuda Bay, Versamark, Archival Basic Black,

Paper: Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Bermuda Bay

Accessories: White embossing powder, Everyday Chic Washi Tape, Sweetheart Punch

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

You'll Be Missed

Good Morning, Stampers!

I am CASING the New Catalog today! The Wild About Flowers is currently available, but this idea can be found in the upcoming catalog! Just a few short weeks until I can share it with all of you - I'm so excited!!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Wild About Flowers, Brushstrokes
Ink: Early Espresso, Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sky
Paper: Very Vanilla, It's My Party DSP
Accessories: Vanilla Button, Gold Baker's Twine

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

A Floral Thank You

Good Morning, Stampers!

Looking for a fast and fabulous last-minute card idea? Look no further than the Endless Thanks stamp set! Create this card in just 5-10 minutes. Swap out the sentiment to fit any occasion! It's a great card for making multiples, too :O)

SU!pplies: 

Stamps: Endless Thanks

Ink:Blushing Bride, Watermelon Wonder, Pear Pizzazz, Versamark

Paper: Whisper White

Accessories: Gold Thread, Gold embossing powder, heat tool, embossing buddy

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Just for You

Good Morning, Stampers!

I can't belive that another one of my favorite stamp sets will soon be leaving. The Bountiful Borders stamp set has been a great go-to set for all sorts of occasions. I am really going to miss this beauty!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Bountiful Borders, Watercolor Wings

Ink: Mint Macaron, Watermelon Wonder, Blushing Bride, Smoky Slate, Mossy Meadow

Paper: Mint Macaron, Whisper White, Watermelon Wonder, Birthday Bouquet

Accessories: Basic Pearls, Itty Bitty Flower punch, Bold Butterflies framelits, Blushing Bride Sequin Trim

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Be the Star

Good Morning, Stampers!

It's graduation time! Here is a fun card I created for any young graduate to celebrate their achievement! It features the soon-to-be retired Be the Star stamp set. I cut the card base to 3 3/4" x 11" to allow the star to hang over just a bit. The colors can easily be changed to match the school colors. Hooray@

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Be the Star

Ink: Archival Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Pacific Point

Paper: Whisper White

Accessories: Silver Metallic thread, blender pen

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Congrats to a Star

Good Morning, Stampers!

Check out this super-cute sample from Stampin' Up! I think it would make a great graduation card, don't you? It would be so easy to add the year and incorporate the school colors into it, too!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Hally Happenings

Ink: Archival Basic Black

Paper: Crumb Cake, Watermelon Wonder, Go Wild DSP, Silver Glimmer

Accessories: Linen Thread, Circle framelits, Itty Bitty Heart Punch, Hand Held stapler

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

CCMC Saturday Blog Hop - Blackberry Bliss

Good Morning, Stampers!

 We are sharing our love of Blackberry Bliss this

week during the Create with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop!

I am a bit embarassed to say that I really don't use this

color nearly as often as I should! The truth is, the deep, dark

color scare me off a little - I have such a hard time using it!

Crazy, I know, but it's true!

Sadly, it took me this long to figure out how

much I really do LOVE this color! 

Look how rich and vibrant it is watercolored!

Simply stamped in Jet Black Stazon and colored with the

Blackberry Bliss with an Aqua Painter makes

this card quick and easy. Finished off with a top

layer of Clear Wink of Stella gives it a beautiful shimmer!

See the Baker's Twine? Run it through the ink pad and

allow to dry - instant coordinating Baker's Twine!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Remarkable You
Ink: Jet Black Stazon, Blackberry Bliss
Paper: Whisper White, Blackberry Bliss
Accessories: Clear Wink of Stella, Whisper White Baker's Twine

Happie Stampin'!

                                                                                                                                                                                                           Go back to visit Debbie's Designs project

See what Connie at Inspired Treasures has to share!

Fun Folds Card Class and Kit to Go

Good Morning, Stampers!

Check out this week's Card Class and Kit to Go - Fun Folds! Double Dutch, Building Block and Decorative Corner are on the agenda and are sure to WOW the recipients! Unique and impressive!

Kit INCLUDES:

* All supplies to create (3) cards

* All die cuts and embellishments

* Full-color step-by-step instructions

Kit DOES NOT INCLUDE:

* Stamps/stamped images

* Inks

* Adhesvie

* Shipping

SU!pplies Needed:

Stamps: Get Well Soup, Back to Basics ABC, Perfect Pennants, Happy Happenings,Work of Art, Helping Me Grow, Hardwood

Ink: Versamark, Archival Basic Black, Calypso Coral, So Saffron, Lost Lagoon, Crumb Cake, Early Epsresso, Soft Suede, Hello Honey, Wild Wasabi

Accessories: Blender pen, 

Adhesive: Stampin' Dimensionals, Snail/Liquid Adhesive, Glue Dots

Fun Folds Class and Kit to Go - $10.00 (+ shipping - US Only)

Happie Stampin!
~Melissa

CCMC Saturday Blog Hop - Hello Honey

Good Morning, Stampers!

We will soon be saying "good bye" to the 2014-2016 In Colors.

As much as I hate to see the colors go, I look forward to welcoming new colors!

This week, we are showcasing Hello Honey.

Hello Honey is such a warm and cozy color.

It's only fitting that I add some bumble bees to the card!

SU!pplies:

Paper: Whisper White, Hello Honey, Hello Honey DSP, English Garden DSP

Accessories: Sunburst framelit, Chevron embossing folder, 1 3/5" circle punch, Hello You thinlits

Happie Stampin'!

Continue on to see what the rest of the design team

has created with Hello Honey!

                  

The Create with Connie and Mary April Mini Session

starts in just 2 days! Find out how you can get

in on all of the exclusive projects HERE

Brides, Babies and Graduates Class and Kit to Go

Good Morning, Stampers!

I am thrilled to share with you my newest Card Class and Kit to Go - Brides, Babies and Graduates!
Be ready for all your Spring events with these cards featuring color spritzing, sparkle and shine! They are dressed to impress!

Kit INCLUDES:

* All supplies to create (3) cards shown

* All die cuts and embellishments

* Full-Color step-by-step instructions

Kit DOES NOT INCLUDE:

* Stamps/Stamped images

* Inks

* Adhesives

* Shipping (US only)

Brides, Babies and Graduates Card Class and Kit to Go - $10.00 (+ shipping - US only)

SU!pplies Needed to Complete:
Stamps: Suite Sayings, Something For Baby, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Groovy Love
Ink: Archival Basic Black, Tangelo Twist, Delightful Dijon, Early Espresso
Adhesive: Stampin' Dimensionals., Glue Sots, Snail/Multi Purpose Liquid Glue

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Hello You

Good Morning, Stampers!

If you are anything like me, you save a lot of the little extra pieces as you create. Here, I was cutting out the sentiment for a class and really liked how the negative looked on the cardstock. NO WASTE - I LOVE THAT! I added it to a piece of designer paper and punched a few flowers for a quick, simple and fun card!

SU!pplies:
Paper: Whisper White, Farmer's Market DSP, Blackberry Bliss
Accessories: Itty Bitty Flower punch, Basic rhinestones, Hello You thinlits

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Suite Birthday

Good Morning, Stampers!

EXCITING NEWS! The Create with Connie and Mary April Mini Session is coming SOON! It is full of (5) exclusive card sets and projects complete with full-color step-by-step instructions that have been created especially for subscribers. The stamp set I am featuring this month is called Suite Sayings. Here is an card I created featuring the set. It really does have something for every occasion!

Visit Create with Connie and Mary for all of the details and to subscribe!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Suite Sayings, Gorgeous Grunge

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Old Olive, Mint Macaron, Archival Basic Black

Paper: Whisper White, Gold Glimmer

Accessories: Star punch, Itty Bitty star punch

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa