Tis the Season for Merry Patterns

Good Morning, Stampers!

Stampin' Up! has sweetened the deal for hostesses with the Merry Patterns Host Promotion. With qualifying orders or a workshop, the set can be yours FREE! It's exclusive and only available thru October 31st so get yours now before it's gone! Contact me for further details!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Merry Patterns, Santa's Sleigh

Ink: Garden Green, Chocolate Chip, Crushed Curry

Paper: Whisper White, Be Merry DSP

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

October Holiday Card Class and Kit to Go

Good Morning, Stampers!

It's another fantastic week of holiday cards with the October Holiday Card Class and Kit to Go!
These cards feature products from the Holiday Mini Catalog as well as the Idea Book and Catalog.

ALL KITS ARE SOLD OUT - THANK YOU!

Kit INCLUDES:

* Consumable supplies to create (3) cards)

* All embellishments to complete cards

* Full-color step-by-step instructions

Kit DOES NOT INCLUDE:

* Stamp set/stamped images

* Inks

* Adhesives

* Shipping (US Only)

SU!pplies Needed:
Stamps: Peaceful Pines, Oh, What Fun, Wonder of Christmas, Hang Your Stocking
Ink: Archival Basic Black, Real Red, Always Artichoke, Garden Green, Versamark
Accessories: Perfect Pines framelits (optional), Christmas Stocking thinlits (optional)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Congrats, Graduate Kit to Go

Good Morning, Stampers!

Graduation time is HERE! High School, College, even Kindergarten! Be ready for the special occasion with these gold and silver shimmery cards! Just add a sentiment and you are ready to celebrate!

Kit INCLUDES:
* Supplies to create (4) cards - (2) gold and (2) silver
* All die cuts and embellishments
* Full-color step-by-step instructions

Kit DOES NOT INCLUDE:
* Stamps/stamped images
* Ink
* Adhesive
* Shipping (US only)

SU!pplies Needed to complete:
Stamps: Tin of Cards (or any sentiment desired)
Ink: Basic Black
Adhesive: Glue Dots, Multi-purpose Liquid Glue, Snail

Congrats, Graduate Card Kit to Go - $12 (+ shipping - US only)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Paint the Town!

Good Morning, Stampers!

I have a bright and happy card to share with you today! It features the Love You Sew exclusive hostess-only stamp set combined with the Work of Art stamp set. The bright colors just make the paints pop from the card into a rainbow of color! It's time to "paint the town"!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Work of Art, Love You Sew
Ink: Archival Basic Black, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Cucumber Crush, Pacific Point, Rich Razzleberry
Paper: Whisper White

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Fast and Fabulous Friday

Good Morning, Stampers!

It's a Fast and Fabulous Friday project for you today! This sweet little giraffe is from the soon-to-be-retired Zoo Babies stamp set. The darling animal images make celebrating baby special! I paired it with the Suite Sayings stamp set - they coordinate so nicely!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Suite Sayings, Zoo Babies
Ink: Early Espresso, Flirty Flamingo
Paper: Whisper White, Early Espresso
Accessories: Confetti Heart punch, Early Espresso Baker's Twine, Corner Rounder punch

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

 
MAY is NOW OPEN!!!
We are featuring some NEW products 

from the upcoming 2016-2017 catalog on our projects!

Visit www.createwithconnieandmary.com  for all of the details!

Thanks a Hole Punch!

Good Morning, Stampers!

This is the stamp set for all crafters! Cute little sentiments with a little added crafters humor.
Faux embellishments and stitching can be used to create some one-of-a-kind cards for one-of-a-kind crafting buddies!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Love You Sew
Ink: Flirty Flamingo*, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede
Paper; Very Vanilla, Flirty Flamingo*, Soft Suede
Accessories: Heart Border punch, Tea Lace Doily, Greetings Thinlits, Venetian Crochet trim, Sweet and Sassy framelits*
* Available in the 2016-2017 Idea Book and Catalog

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

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

May Flowers Card Class and Kit to Go

Good Morning, Stampers!

April showers DO BRING MAY FLOWERS! CHeck out my lateset Card Class and Kit to Go - May Flowers! Learn how to in-lay flowers and more!

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

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

All kits are SOLD OUT - THANK YOU!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CCMC Saturday Blog Hop - Tangelo Twist

Good Morning, Stampers!

I'm so glad you joined us for the last of the 2014-2016 

In Color Collection Blog Hop!

Last but not least, we have Tangelo Twist to share

with you! Of course, I couldn't think of a better stamp set

to pair it with than the Apple of My Eye!

I kept it simple - stamping off on the oranges first.

My little Tangelo bunting is embossed and hung with the 

Basic Black Baker's Twine. 

The little punched flowers have Tangelo Twist 

centers and are filled with Crystal Effects 

for a little added dimension and shine.

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Apple of My Eye

Ink: Archival Basic Black, Tangelo Twist

Paper: Whisper White, Tangelo Twist

Accessories: Itty Bitty Flower punch, Crystal Effects, Basic Black Baker's twine, 1 3/8" circle punch, Elegant Dots embossing folder

Happie Stampin'!

Continue on to Connie's fabulously creative project!

Missed Debbie's inspiration? Take a step back and see!

Delightful Dies Card Class and Kit to Go

Good Morning, Stampers!

I have the newest Card Class and Kit to Go for this week! It's the Delightful Die Cuts Card Class and Kit to Go! Using die cuts in new ways  - including a double-fold peek-a-boo card! Cards will make great Mother's Day cards for Moms, Grandma's, Daughters and more! Quantity is limited.

Kit INCLUDES:

* Supplies to create (3) cards shown

* All die cuts and embellishments

* Full-color step-by-step instructions

Kits DO NOT INCLUDE:

* Stamps/stamped images

* Inks

* Adhesive

* Shipping

SU!pplies Needed to Complete:

Stamps: Grateful Bunch, Perpetual Birthday Calendar, Timeless Textures, Sunburst Sayings

Ink: Pink Pirouette, Mint Macaron, Lost Lagoon, Baisc Gray, Smoky Slate, Archival Basic BLack, Crushed Curry

Accessories: Blossom Punch Bunch (optional), Gold Wink of Stella (optional)

Delightful Die Cuts Card Class and Kit to Go - $10.00 (+ shipping - US only)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Party With Cake

Good Morning, Stampers!

Check out this fun card created by Stampin' Up! featuring the Party With Cake stamp set. I love how part of the sentiment is colored with a polka dot pattern. What a fun touch! This simple card design can be repeated with so many different styles, patterns and colors to really make each one unique!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Party With Cake
Ink: Jet Black Stazon On, Sahara Sand, Melon Mambo
Paper: Whisper White, Sahara Sand
Accessories: Its My Party Enamel Dots, Crushed Curry Marker, Mint Macaron Marker, Its My Party Designer Washi Tape

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

You're in My Thoughts

Good Morning, Stampers!

Today's project is a card we created in my Weekly 3/$5 card classes last week. Sympathy cards are my least favorite cards to create. Unfortunately though, we all need them from time to time. This card is simple with a little touch of elegance. Simply swap out the sentiment for a wedding, shower or birthday - it works!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: First Sight, Best Thoughts
Ink: Archival Basic Black
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Feminine Card Class and Kit to Go

Good Morning, Stampers!

I am in L O V E with the newest Card Class and Kit to Go - Feminine Cards! They are dainty, darling, and delightful if I may say so myself! They are great for any event or occasion and you are able to personalize them as you wish! Available while supplies last.

Kit INCLUDES:
* All supplies to create the (3) cards
* All die cuts and embellishments
* Full-Color step-by-step instructions

Kit DOES NOT INCLUDE:
* Stamps/stamped images
* Inks
* Shipping (US Only)

SU!pplies Needed to Complete:
Stamps: A Nice Cuppa, Helping Me Grow
Ink: Perfect Plim, Early Espresso, Versamark, Mint Macaron, Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Silver Embossing Powder, heat tool, Aqua Painter/Blender Pen

Feminine Card Class and Kit to Go - $10.00 (+ shipping - US Only)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Wedding Rose

Good Morning, Stampers!

Here is another card we created at a private class this past week. It's a pocket card featuring the Rose Wonder and Rose Garden ensemble. The outline of the black rose really pops against the watercolored rose. The beautiful Melon Mambo shade is a great color for Spring or Summer weddings!

Special wishes for the Bride and Groom can be put on the

backside of the panel. The Mambo/Black twine coordinate nicely and

gives a little hint to pull the panel from the pocket.

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Rose Wonder
Ink: Melon Mambo, Jet Black Stazon, Old Olive
Paper: White Shimmer, Basic Black
Accessories: Rose Garden thinlits, Curvy Corner Trio punch, Mambo/Black Baker's Twine, Aqua Painter, Basic Rhinestones

Happie Stampin!
~Melissa

Apple of My Eye

Good Morning, Stampers!

Check out the newest Class and Kit to Go - Apple of My Eye! Fun, bright, cheery and even a touch of gold elegance - a little something for everyone all year long!

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

Kit DOES NOT INCLUDE:
* Stamps/stamped images
* Inks
* Adhesive
* Shipping (US only)

Order the Apple of my Eye stamp set HERE

Apple of My Eye Kit ONLY + shipping (US Only)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Wishes Your Way

Good Morning, Stampers!

I held a private class last week and this is one of the cards they created. A fun and festive birthday card with lots of bright colors and textures! Love how the party fringe looks a lot like a pinata! Great for birthdays of all ages!

I would love to bring a private class to you!

Contact me to schedule a few hours of creating with

your stampin' friends!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Party With Cake

Ink: Archival Basic Black

Paper: Whisper White, ermuda Bay, Cucumber Crush, Gold Glimmer, Cherry on Top DSP

Accessories: Basic Black Baker's Twine, Fringe Scissors, Balloon punch, Elegant Dots embossing folder 

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

You Brighten My Day!

Good Morning, Stampers!

I created these fun fold tags as a thank you to all who recently ordered my Fun Folds Kit to Go.
The two-sided designer papers in bright colors and patterns make these tags fun no matter which way they are folded! There is even a little room for a personal note or treat inside!

Make it!

1. Cut a piece of designer paper 4" x 4"

2. Score in half (2")

3. On the right side of the score line, measure and mark at 1"

4. Along the 4" edge, measure and mark down 2".

5. Connect the marks and cut.

6. On the left side, punch using the tag punch.

7. Fold in half and adhere together.

8. Decorate.

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Sunburst Sayings

Ink: Island Indigo, Garden Green, Tangerine Tango, Basic Gray

Paper: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Schoolhouse DSP

Accessories: 1 1/4" circle punch, Scallop Tag Topper punch, corner rounder, Tree Builder punch (flower), Pool Party Glitter ribbon, Curvy Corner Trio punch, Stampin' Stapler

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CCMC - Saturday Blog Hop - Mossy Meadow

Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome to this week's Saturday Blog Hop at Create with 

Connie and Mary! The last couple of weeks, we have focused on 

the 2014-2016 retiring In-Colors. Today, we are showcasing

Mossy Meadow - my favorite shade of green!

I am in mourning :o(

I am savoring every moment I have left with it!

Take a peek at my card! Don't the white flowers

just come to life on the Mossy Meadow background?

I first embossed the flowers and postage stamp images using 

Whisper White embossing powder. Then, using the Happy Patterns 

Decorative Masks, I sponged on Versamark ink. 

I finished off the card with the little embossed sentiment 

and coordinating Mossy Meadow ink.

Super easy and a bit dramatic, too!

Happie Stampin'!

                

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You’ll get 5 awesome projects NOW for only $8.95 US!  

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Washi Thanks

Good Morning, Stampers!

Check out this fun, fast and fabulous card featuring the Botanical Gardens Washi Tape! It really
doesn't get any easier than this! I Add the washi tape, add the die cut, stamp the sentiment using Jet Black Stazon directly onto the washi tape and add the die cut flowers. Less than 10 minutes! WOO HOO!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Crazy About You
Ink: Jet Black Stazon
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Cajun Craze
Accessories: Botanical Gardens Washi Tape, Botanical Builders framelits

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa