CCMC Saturday Blog Hop - Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Good Morning, Stampers!

Tomorrow is December 1st! Santa will soon be

on his way! The Create with Connie and Mary Design Team

has projects centered around the big guy this week - take a look:

I created a snow shaker card and threw in a little 

#Elfie kisses treat, too~

It's SNOW much fun interacting with a 

glitter-filled snow card!

There are so many flavors of kisses to choose

from - coordinate with some festive holiday papers.

Yummy candies everyone loves!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: #Elfie

Ink: Tuxedo Black

Paper: Whisper White, Shaded Spruce, Let it Snow DSP, Basic Black

Accessories: Shaded Spruce, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends, Clear Envelopes, Hand-Letter Prose dies, Real Red ribbon, Clear Window Sheets

Happie Stampin'!

Be sure to check out what the rest of the team has 

to share with you! Go forward to see Connie's project

or back to see Debbie's project! Ho, Ho, Ho!

    

CCMC Saturday Blog Hop - Shades of Blue

Good Morning, Stampers!

It's a "Blue Morning, Blue Day" here at the Create

with Connie and Mary Saturday Blog Hop!

The design team is creating in shades of blue - take a look:

I am so going to miss the Dear Doily stamp set

and coordinating dies! I was really hoping

it would stick around a little longer. I'm showing

it a lot of love while I can! 

To create this card:

1. Stamp the large doily onto the white card front using Balmy Blue ink.

2. Stamp the medium doily using Blueberry Bushel ink

3. Stamp OFF the small doily using Blueberry Bushel ink.

4. Adhere the 1" strip of Blueberry Bushel cardstock across the card front.

5. Adhere the 3/4" Balmy Blue cardstock on top.

6. Die cut the sentiment using white cardstock and adhere to the top of the cardstock strips.

7. Die cut the sentiment using Balmy Blue cardstock and adhere below the cardstock strips.

8. Adhere basic rhinestones to the center of all the small doilies.

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Dear Doily

Ink: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel

Paper: Whisper White, Blueberry Bushel, Balmy Blue

Accessories: Doily Builder thinlits, basic rhinestones, Celebrate You thinlits

Happie Stampin'!

Ready to see what the rest of the talented design

team has created in shades of blue? Go forward to see what

Connie has created or back to see what Debbie has created!

  

Varied Vases Bundle

Good Morning, Stampers!

The Varied Vases and Vibrant Vases stamp sets are so much easier with the help of the Vases Builder Punch! The images from both sets can be used together or separate but both are inline with the punch. This means there is more to love with these products - take a look:

See these in action:

You can order these products in my online store HERE

For orders under $150*, be sure to use the hosetess code below

to get a FREE gift! Orders above $150*, YOU are the hostess

and YOU get all of the stampin' benefits!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

All Occasion Medley Kit to Go

Good Morning, Stampers!

I have an all-new kit to go this week - All Occasion Melody! The kit features (3) cards - Masculine and Feminine cards that can be used for any occasion or event!

ALL KITS ARE SOLD OUT - THANK YOU!

Kit INCLUDES:

* All consumable supplies to create (3) cards

* All die cuts and embellishments

* Full-color step-by-step instructions

Kit DOES NOT INCLUDE:

* Stamps/stamped images

* Inks

*Adhesives

* Shipping - US Only

SU!pplies Needed to Complete:

Stamps: Geared Up Garage, Beauty Abounds, Botanical Bliss

Ink: Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Tranquil Tide, Soft Seafoam, Smiky Slate, Basic Gray

Accessories: Garage Gears (optional) 

 

Happie Stampin'!

~Melissa

Made To Bloom Kit by Stampin' Up!

Good Morning, Stampers!

Time is running out to get your hands on your favorites from the Occasions Mini Catalog! One of my top picks is the Made to Bloom card kit. It is filled with cards that can be used to celebrate occasions all year long - take a look:

Get your remaining Occasions Mini Catalog

products in my online store HERE

Don't forget to use the May Hostess code for

a FREE card kit from me!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

#simplestamping - Needle and Thread

Good Morning, Stampers!

This week's Weekly 3/$5 Card Class theme was Feminine/Mother's Day. This is one of the cards we created that features the soon-to-be retired Needle and Thread and Amazing Life stamp sets. Boy, I am going to miss these! The images are so detailed and the sentiment is fitting for letting a special lady know just how important she is to you! Grab these products before they are gone May 31st!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Needle and Thread, Swirly Frame, Amazing Life
Ink: Early Espresso, Berry Burst, Granny Apple Green, Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand, Powder Pink
Paper: Whisper White
Accessories: Needlepoint Elements (optional)

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Happy Mother's Day

Good Morning, Stampers!

Mother's Day is right around the corner! Show the women in your life just how much they
mean to you with a handmade card! This Bloom by Bloom card is simple and full of pretty
Spring colors!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Bloom by Bloom, Strong & Beautiful
Ink: Petal Pink, Night of Navy, Calypso Coral
Paper: Petal Pink, So Saffron, Whisper White, Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper; Calypso Whisper White
Accessories: 5/8" (1.6 cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon; Stampin’ Dimensionals; Everyday Label Punch

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Wonderful as You

Good Morning, Stampers!

Don't let those detailed images scare you! Of course, coloring can be wonderful therapy, however, you can make beautiful cards without coloring all of the images, too! Let the beauty in the detail stand out and just add a little color in your embellishments! Here, there is a solid shade of Blushing Bride cardstock paired with some pretty designer paper and twine. Simple can be good!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

April Control Freaks Blog Hop - Fathers, Sons and Brothers

Hello, Stampers!

Welcome to the Control Freaks April Blog Hop! This month, we are celebrating the men in our lives.

Whether you are just starting out here, or arriving from Julie's blog, I'm sure you find some inspiration for your masculine projects! 

The Classic Garage Suite is the perfect choice

for masculine projects! 

This card is super-simple and just takes minutes to make!

This card can be used for any occasions 

celebrating your favorite guy! 

Finally, I added the road using a little Basic Black

and Whisper White cardstock. Fun for any car lover!

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Geared Up Garage

Ink: Tuxedo Black, Real Red, Tranquil Tide, Smoky Slate

Paper: Whisper White, Smoky Slate, Basic Black, Classic Garage DSP

Accessories: Garage Gears thinlits, Blender Pen, Celebrate You thinlits

Happie Stampin'!

Ready for more inspiration? Continue along

onto the next blog - Debbie has some great projects

to share with you!

All For You

Good Morning, Stampers!

Sometimes, coming up with a design for a card can be the hardest part of card making. Don't forget that our catalogs are full of gorgeous ideas to help you get creative! Whether they are there to inspire you or if you copy it from start to finish, the catalogs are a great resource for you!

This card is from page (3) of the occasions mini catalog.I love the softness the embossed vellum gives when added to the top of the colored flowers! So feminine and pretty!

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CCMC Saturday Blog Hop - Favorite Subtles Color

Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome back to the Create with Connie and Mary

Saturday Blog Hop! This week, we are sharing our favorite

Subtles color with you!

One of my favorite Subtles colors has got to be 

Soft Seafoam. It is so soft and delicate - especially

perfect for no-line watercoloring!

To recreate this card:

1. Stamp the images onto watercolor paper using Soft Seafoam ink - STAMP OFF FIRST.

2. Begin coloring the center of the image with a light color wash using an aqua painter.

3. Start along the esge and bring the color to the center.

4. Once complete, let dry and move on to the next section.

5. Continue until the entire image is colored.

6. Once complete, you can go back and highlight the edges to define until you are pleased with your piece. Cut images.

8. Stamp the flower image onto the center of both the tea cup and tea pot using Whisper White ink.

7. Punch a strip of silver foil paper using the Decorative Ribbon Border punch.

8. Emboss the card front using the Country Floral embossing folder.

9. Adhere the punched strip to the card front..

10. Adhere the tea pot to the card front.

11. Adhere the tea cup using Stampin' Dimensionals.

12. Cut the "friend" from silver foil paper and adhere to the card front.

13. Tie the silver edge ribbon in a bow.

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Tea Together

Ink: Soft Seafoam, Whisper White

Paper: Watercolor, Whisper White, silver foil

Accessories; Country Floral embossing folder, Silver edge ribbon, aqua painter, Decorative Ribbon Border Punch, Well Written framelits

Happie Stampin'!

Curioues to see what Suble color the rest of the design team

has chosen as their favorite? Go forward to see what Connie

created and back to see what Debbie has created!

   

He is Risen

Good Morning, Stampers!

This is an Easter card I created for a private class I held last week. The Hostess requested an Easter card and I knew the His Grace stamp set was one she would absolutely love! The Bouquet Blooms circle image along with the Cross of Hope framelits set complete the card for a one-of-a-kind custom card!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: His Grace, Bouquet Blooms
Ink: Tuxedo Black, Daffodil Delight
Paper: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Highland Heather
Accessories: Cross of Hope thinlits, Butterfly Beauty thinlits, Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends, Highland Heather Stampin' Blends

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

CCMC Saturday Blog Hop - Easter/Spring

Good Morning, Stampers!

We are ready to celebrate Spring and Easter this

week at Create with Connie and Mary!

I took the flowers from the Tea Together stamp set to

create this. I love to combine 2 colors when coloring

flowers. It gives a more realistic look. The basket

embossing folder fits the theme perfectly, too!

To recreate this card:

1. Emboss the card front using the Basket Weave embossing folder.

2. Cut the stitched rectangle from Whisper White cardstock and adhere to the card front.

3. Stamp the flowers onto Whisper White cardstock using Jet Black Stazon.

4. Color the flowers using SO Saffron and Blushing Bride inks and a blender pen.

5. Cut the flowers and adhere to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.

6. Cur the cross from Crumb Cake cardstock and adhere to the rectange.

7. Punch a Story Label from Whisper White cardstock.

8. Tie the thread on each side of the label in a knot.

9. Adhere the label to the card front.

10. Stamp the sentiment onto Whisper White cardstock using Early Espresso ink.

11. Cut the sentiment using the Stitched Circle framelit.

12. Cut a nesting circle from Blushing Bride cardstcok using the Layering Circle framelits.

13. Adhere the circles together and adhere to the label using Stampin' Demensionals.

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Tea Together, Fable Friends

Ink: Jet Black Stazon, So Saffron, Blushing Bride, Soft Seafoam, Early Espresso

Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Blushing Bride

Accessories: Basket Weave embossing folder, Blender Pen, Layering Circle framelits, Stitched Shapes framelits, Story punch, Cross of Hope framelits, Linen Thread

Happie Stampin'!

Ready to see what the rest of the Design Team has

created?  Go forward to see what Connie has created

or back to see what Debbie has created!

   

Easter Treats Pop-Up Class and Kit to Go

Good Morning, Stampers!

Exciting news! I have a surprise POP-UP CLASS and Kit to Go this week!

The Easter Treats Class and Kit to Go features (3) treats and (1) favor

for the upcoming Easter holiday! Fill the treat holders with your favorite sweets

and give as gifts or use as table favors. I've even included a little

Modpodge stamping, too - Everybunny will love them!

ALL KITS ARE SOLD OUT

THANK YOU!!

KIT INCLUDES:
* All consumables to create (4) projects shown
* All die cuts and embellishments
* Full-color step-by-step instructions

KIT DOES NOT INCLUDE:
* Stamps/stamped images
* Inks
* Adhesives
* Candy/treats
* Modpodge (Satin Finish)
* Shipping - US ONLY

SU!pplies Needed to Create:
Stamps: Fable Friends, Itty Bitty Greetings, Sheet Music
Ink: Jet Black Stazon, Crumb Cake, Balmy Blue, Petal Pink, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Modpodge (satin finish), Sponge


Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Dear Friend

Good Morning, Stampers!

In the Occasions Mini Catalog, the Floral Romance Suite is filled with soft, pale beautiful color. This card I created is a bit opposite. I kept the the base ink color Early Espresso and added a pop of color with Melon Mambo. It's hard to believe this is the same set from the catalog - they are both so different! It's so fun to play with color!

SU!pplies:
Stamps: Wonderful Romance, Life is Grand
Ink: Early Epsresso, Melon Mambo
Paper: Whisper White, Early Espresso
Accessories: Blender Pen, Basic Pearls, Wonderful Floral framelits

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Spectrum Ink Card Class and Kit to Go

Good Morning, Stampers!

This week's Card Class and Kit to Go is a FUN ONE! I've centered this class around the Spectrum ink pad. You will learn several tips and techniques for creating with this ink pad as well as make (2) cards and a technique chart for you to keep all the information close at hand.

Kit INCLUDES:

* All consumables to create (2) cards

* All die cuts and embellishments

* Uninked Spectrum Ink Pad (customize your colors!)

* Full-Color step-by-step instructions

Kit DOES NOT INCLUDE:

* Stamps/stamped images

* Black ink pad

* Sponge Brayer

* Adhesives

* Shipping - US only

SU!pplies Needed to Complete:

Stamps: Lovely Lattice, Butterfuly Gala

Ink: Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Butterfly Punch (optional), Sponge Brayer, Stampin' Mister

Spectrum Ink Pad Card Kit to Go - $20.00

EMAIL ME DIRECTLY to reserve your kit at: rubberfunatics@att.net

Happie Staampin'!

~Melissa

CCMC Saturday Blog Hop - Nothing But Neutrals

Good Morning, Stampers!

We are creating with neutrals this week at

Create with Connie and Mary!

I love the way the neutral tones give the doilies

a vintage feel to the card. Reminds me of tea-dying

my Grandma's crocheted doilies. The Dear Doily stamp

set has great sentiments for several occasions, too!

To recreate this card:

1. Stamp the medium doily using Crumb Cake ink.

2. Stamp the large doily using Crumb Cake ink STAMP OFF FIRST.

3. Stamp the small doily using Early Espresso ink.

4. Stamp the sentiment onto Very Vanilla cardstock using Early Espresso ink.

5. Cut using the circle framelit.

6. Cut the doily from Very Vanilla cardstock.

7. Cut the large circle from Early Espreso cardstock.

8. Adhere the doily to the circle

9. Adhere the sentiment to the circle using Stampin' Dimensionals.

10. Adhere the circle to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.

11. Cut (3) small doilies from Crumb Cake cardstock.

12. Adhere the doilies to the card front.

SU!pplies:

Stamps: Dear Doily

Ink: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso

Paper: Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Layering Circle framelits, Doily Builder framelits

Happie Stampin'!

Ready for a little more inspiration??!!

Go forward to see what Connie has created

or back to see what Debbie has created!

   

One Stamp at a Time March Blog Hop - Bring on the Birthdays

Good Morning, Stampers!

Welcome to the March OSAT Blog Hop! 

So glad to have you join us as we Bring on the Birthdays!

The Birthday Cheer stamp set and coordinating Detailed

Birthday Edgelits make for some fun projects!

These yummy little birthday cakes were the

inspiration for my emsemble. I love the colorful 

little circle sprinkles!

It was easy to add the colorful confetti

polka dots using the Cookie Cutter Builder punch!

 Give the illusion of an extra tall cupcake with

the little tag in the middle of two die cuts!

 SU!pplies:
Stamps: Birthday Cheer
Ink: Tuxedo Black, Lovely Lipstick
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Lovely Lipstick, Pumpkin Pie, Pacific Point, Call Me Clover, Pineapple Punch
Accessories: Cookie Cutter Builder Punch, Corner Rounder, Detailed Birthday Edgelits, White Polka Dot ribbon, Stitched Labels framelits, Layering Oval framelits

Happie Stampin'!
~Melissa

Continue along for more fabulous birthday ideas!