CCMC486 Colour me Happy Lanterns

It's Thursday, and that means it's Challenge time again over at www.createwithconnieandmary.com.
This week is a sketch challenge, and this is the sketch we had to work with:

I've kept my card very clean and simple this week. I pulled out my Blends and Color Me Happy stamp set again, this time using the lantern images. I coloured one in Pumpkin Pie and one in Night of Navy. I used a couple of Designer Series Paper scraps in co-ordinating colours to anchor them. I wanted to add some real strings, but the Solid Baker's Twine was a little too thick, so I've just separated a couple of strands. I also popped the lanterns up on dimensionals.

I hope you like my card. Check out what the other talented stampers have come up with HERE. Don't forget you can play along over on the facebook page!

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Whimsical Ornaments

I love working with non-traditional colours for Christmas. For this card I've used Basic Black, Whisper White and Berry Burst. I always like to have some black and white patterned paper in my stash. It's great to use as is, but it's also fun to add colour too. Here I've sponge brayered the Merry Music paper with Berry Burst ink. I started at the bottom and worked my way up to create an ombre effect.
How cute are these ornaments? They are part of the Hostess set in the Christmas Catalogue. You can choose this set as part of your Stampin' Rewards for an order over $250. I added just a touch of colour with a Berry Burst marker and a light watercolour wash.


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Product List

Seasons Of Whimsy Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144978] $21.00

Merry Music Specialty Designer Series Paper [144623] $22.75

Sponge Brayers [141714] $14.00

Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine [141682] $5.25

CCMC485 Colour me Eclectic

It's Thursday, and that means it's Challenge time again over at www.createwithconnieandmary.com.
This week is a colour challenge, and these are the colours we had to work with:

I love these deep, rich colours. I decided they would be perfect for some pretty flowers and leaves.

• I've actually used 2 different stamp sets for my flowers - Color Me Happy and Oh So Eclectic
• I've coloured the Bermuda Bay flowers using my Blends markers and I used a sponge dauber to add some soft colour to the Berry Burst flower
• I re-used a favourite sketch from a few challenges ago for my layout.
• The Stitched Shapes framelits make the perfect circle accent.
• The strip of DSP is from the Merry Little Christmas paper pack.

I hope you like my card. Check out what the other talented stampers have come up with HERE. Don't forget you can play along over on the facebook page!

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Trim your Stocking Stamp-a-Stack

This week I am holding my final classes for the year... I know, can you believe it?? December gets a little too crazy to try and fit classes in but don't worry I'll still be blogging and crafting my little heart out!

I love Christmas crafting and always like to finish off the year with some Christmas cards.
We're using the Trim your Stocking thinlits and stamps to make these cards.
These dies make really cute 3D stockings, with a pillow box backing, but they are also the perfect size for cards. I used the Quilted Christmas Designer Series Paper Stack to cut out my stocking and all the bits and pieces to go with them. There's really sweet bells, holly, stars, snowflakes, hearts and trims in this die set. So much fun!


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Product List

Trim Your Stocking Thinlits Dies [144682] $70.00	Tags & Trimmings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144832] $33.00	Tags & Trimmings Clear-Mount Bundle [146062] $92.50	Quilted Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [144617] $16.00
Pretty Label Punch [143715] $31.00	Everyday Label Punch [144668] $31.00	Merry Mistletoe Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143655] $33.00

24 Hour Stamp Sale!

Grab a bargain, starting tomorrow 20th November only!

20% off these Stamp Sets!

Remarkable You Wood-Mount Stamp Set [139891] $63.00 $50.40	Remarkable You Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139894] $45.00 $36.00	Bloomin' Love Photopolymer Stamp Set [140643] $30.00 $24.00	Celebrate You Wood-Mount Stamp Set [143775] $43.00 $34.40
Celebrate You Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143778] $31.00 $24.80	Cool Treats Photopolymer Stamp Set [142982] $47.00 $37.60	You're So Sweet Wood-Mount Stamp Set [138682] $47.00 $37.60	You're So Sweet Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139440] $33.00 $26.40
Garden Girl Wood-Mount Stamp Set [143949] $47.00 $37.60	Garden Girl Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143952] $33.00 $26.40	Good Vibes Wood-Mount Stamp Set [143740] $47.00 $37.60	Good Vibes Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145080] $33.00 $26.40
Super Duper Wood-Mount Stamp Set [142871] $47.00 $37.60	Super Duper Clear-Mount Stamp Set [142874] $33.00 $26.40	Heartfelt Sympathy Photopolymer Stamp Set [138764] $30.00 $24.00	Every Good Wish Wood-Mount Stamp Set [144862] $44.00 $35.20
Every Good Wish Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144865] $31.00 $24.80	Good Tidings Photopolymer Stamp Set [144870] $37.00 $29.60	Milestone Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set [142954] $36.50 $29.60	More Than Chocolate Photopolymer Stamp Set [143689] $30.00 $24.00
Number Of Years Photopolymer Stamp Set [140653] $47.00 $37.60	Oh, What Fun Photopolymer Stamp Set [140386] $37.00 $29.60	Touches Of Texture Wood-Mount Stamp Set [141934] $78.00 $62.40	Touches Of Texture Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143251] $57.00 $45.60

You can order these stamps in my STORE or by emailing me with your order. Make sure you check out the other Extravaganza Deals and Clearance Rack while you're there!


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Reserve your Stamparatus!

Introducing the Stamparatus, an innovative new stamp placement tool.  The Stamparatus will change the way you stamp, and before long, you’ll wonder how you crafted without it!
What can you do with it?
• Make multiples with ease
• Consistently stamp crisp, clean images
• If you want a darker impression, apply more ink and restamp—no need to start over
• Make fewer mistakes, saving time and money
• Easily create 2-step, 3-step, and 4-step stamped images using reversible plates
• Develop new and specialized stamping techniques with adjustable stamping plates and precision placement

But not only that, it also:
• is compatible with Stampin’ Up!’s red rubber and photopolymer stamp
• comes with a foam mat to use with photopolymer stamps
• has rulers and gridlines for quick measuring
• has 2 open sides so you can stamp on larger paper
• comes with 2 reversible plates: a total of 4 surfaces to work with
• has 2 magnets to hold the paper in place
• and even has magnet storage areas

How much for all this brilliance? Only $85.00 for a tool you're going to use every time you stamp. Check out the video to see it in operation:

"So, how can I get one?" I hear you ask.

IMPORTANT RESERVATION INFORMATION!

The Stamparatus will be ordered differently than your other online orders. Beginning Nov 17 at 8am (Sydney time),  a LIMITED QUANTITY will be released for reservation.

Beginning Nov 17 at 8am CLICK HERE, then click the banner ad for the Stamparatus and follow the instructions

Wow! That was quick! The first Preorder Window is now Closed.

A new window will open on December 6th.

• After receiving the reservations, Stampin' Up! will place an order with the manufacturer and your Stamparatus will be shipped, with delivery on approx. Feb 1, 2018.
• You will provide your credit card info now with your reservation, but it will not be charged until your Stamparatus is ready to ship.
• You will receive an email from Stampin' Up! letting you know when to log back in to your online account to finalize your order.
• You can ADD other Stampin' Up! products to your order AT THAT TIME if you'd like to receive Sale-a-Bration benefits.


Once this Reservation window has reached capacity, there will be 2 more widows. For each window, please note the following:
• Reservation quantities are while supplies last.
• Limit is 1 tool per customer per reservation window.
• You may participate in multiple reservation windows.
• In order to reserve your Stamparatus, you are required to provide your credit card information.
• Credit cards will not be charged until the Stamparatus ships from our facility.
When you close your order, be sure to verify that your credit card and shipping information is correct.

The other 2 reservation windows are as follows:

Click HERE to see some FAQs
Click HERE to learn how to reserve your Stamparatus

I'm so excited to get my hands on this amazing tool, and I'm sure you are too. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.


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