Thursday, June 15, 2017

CCMC462 You Make me Smile


It's Thursday, and that means it's Challenge time again over at www.createwithconnieandmary.com.
We have something different for the month of June, to celebrate the release of our new Annual Catalogue! Each week there will be a picture from the new catalogue, and we can be inspired by either the layout or the colours. This is our project for Week 3:
I've taken my inspiration from the sketch this week. I think this card is pretty self explanatory, but here are a few tips:
  • My colour combo is Berry Burst and Lemon Lime Twist. Aren't they just stunning together!
  • The 'crackle' background is from the Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack
  • I love using the Stitched Shapes framelits when I don't want to add more layers. The stitched edge gives just enough definition without needing any matting
  • I've used the Softly Falling embossing folder on my Lemon Lime Twist banner piece
  • The stamps I've used are all from the Colorful Seasons set. The cherry blossoms in this set are my favourites!
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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Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Happy Birthday Stamp-a-Stack


How about some *bright* birthday cards? Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive and Bermuda Bay definitely fit the bill. We are making these in my Stamp-a-Stack Classes this week. We'll be using the new Happy Birthday thinlits, and the co-ordinating Happy Birthday Gorgeous stamp set (buy them as a bundle and save 10%).
I love how you can make them look quite girly in Melon Mambo, or more boyish in Daffodil Delight.

 
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Monday, June 12, 2017

It's on again!

Save the date...You won't want to miss all the fabulous bargains!


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Sunday, June 11, 2017

Delightful Daisy Stamp-a-Stack


It's Stamp-a-Stack week this week and this is the first set of cards we'll be making. It's so much fun playing with new stuff! Usually we only make 4 cards, but I couldn't leave one of the new In Colors out, so this week we have a bonus card.
As well as playing with the new colours, we are using new Designer Series Paper, the new Daisy bundle, and new stamps. The sentiments are from the Soft Sayings card kit. Not only do you get everything you need to make 20 cards with this kit, it includes a fabulous stamp set that you'll be able to use again and again.
I'll be showing how to create 5 different looks with the daisy punch and stamp set. We'll be using sponges, stamps, a stylus, Blender Pens and an Aquapainter to make our daisies!


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Thursday, June 08, 2017

CCMC461 Hugs and Kisses


It's Thursday, and that means it's Challenge time again over at www.createwithconnieandmary.com.
We have something different for the month of June, to celebrate the release of our new Annual Catalogue! Each week there will be a picture from the new catalogue, and we can be inspired by either the layout or the colours. This is our project for Week 2:
I was a bit torn with this one! I love the layout AND the colours. Above is the card I made first using the colours Tranquil Tide, Lemon Lime Twist and Pacific Point. I wasn't 100% happy with it, so then I made another card (below) using the layout as inspiration....which I also wasn't 100% happy with! Oh well, sometimes it's just one of those days.


I hope you like my cards...or one of them at least! 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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Tuesday, June 06, 2017

Crafting Forever


I absolutely love this Crafting Forever stamp set. I know it is one that I will hold on to for many years to come. A lot of the cards I make are for fellow crafters, so it is going to get a LOT of use! Plus, it has a ©Stampin' Up! stamp in it, which satisfies the Angel Policy, if ever you need to sell handmade items bearing stamped images.
I had lots of fun making the watercolour 'splotch' on this card. I initially applied one layer of each colour to some watercolour paper, using an Aquapainter and ink refills. I let that dry and then applied 2 more coats, so that the colours were deep and intense.
The pot of paintbrushes has been fussy-cut and I used markers to colour them in.


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Saturday, June 03, 2017

New In Colors


One of my favourite things about a new Annual Catalogue is getting 5 new In Colors to play with. I am loving this year's batch and am using them to death already. From left to right we have Powder Pink, Tranquil Tide, Berry Burst, Lemon Lime Twist and Fresh Fig. My favourite so far - which has surprised even me - is Lemon Lime Twist. we have nothing like it in our current range and I'm just loving how bright, fresh and fun it is!
It was so quick to whip up a batch of these cards. I just cut strips of the Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper, punched out a sentiment from the Crafting Forever set and attached it to a stamped Pretty Label. Easy Peasy!

 
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Thursday, June 01, 2017

CCMC460 Birthday Memories


It's Thursday, and that means it's Challenge time again over at www.createwithconnieandmary.com.
We have something different for the month of June, to celebrate the release of our new Annual Catalogue! Each week there will be a picture from the new catalogue, and we can be inspired by either the layout or the colours. This is our project for Week 1:  
How adorable is this cheeky little girl! She looks like she's jumped straight out of a storybook. I'm not sure if she's going to give away that cupcake, or eat it all herself!

Here are a few tips for creating this card:
  • There's barely any stamping on this card (just the sentiment). The rest is Birthday Memories Designer Series Paper. This paper pack is full of cute images!
  • The sentiment is from the co-ordinating stamp set, Birthday Delivery
  • I love how perfectly the Stitched Shapes oval co-ordinates with the Layering Ovals scalloped oval
  • My colour scheme is the classic combination of Night of Navy and Real Red
  • I've done a bit of paper tole on my little girl, and given her lots of dimension:

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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Earn Extra Rewards!


It’s always a good time to get together with friends, but with the Annual Catalogue release, it’s even better! Hosts can earn extra Stampin’ Rewards this month on qualifying orders!
Any group or individual order over $450 qualifies for the extra rewards. As an example, if the order comes to $450, you'll be able to choose $90 worth of freebies, at $500, you'll earn $105, and it goes up from there:
Your freebies can be chosen from the Host section, or the regular part of the catalogue.

Promotion Details:
•Promotion dates: 1–30 June
•The qualifying amount must be reached before shipping charges
•Customer orders that qualify also earn additional Stampin’ Rewards
•Additional Stampin’ Rewards can only be awarded once per order


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Join a Share!



Although it would be great to be able to get ALL the new accessories in the new Catalogue, sometimes budgets don't stretch quite that far. Here's a way to get your hands on a sampling of all the new papers, embellishments and ribbons in the new Catalogue - join a Share! You may join some, or all of the Shares and you may order double Shares if you wish. Shares are open to anyone in Australia (Stampin' Up! Demonstrators are welcome to join too)

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SHARE $48.00 – 119 pieces
You will receive 83 pieces of each of the 6 sheets from 12 packs: Whole Lot of Lovely, Naturally Eclectic, Coffee Break, Pick a Pattern, Be Merry, Birthday Memories*, Delightful Daisy, Eastern Palace (specialty - 5 pcs 6”x6”, 2 pcs 3”x6”), Bundle of Love (specialty), Foil Frenzy (specialty – 12 pieces), Just Add Color (specialty), Fresh Florals (specialty – 10 pcs) plus 36 (6”x6”) sheets from Petal Garden, Color Theory, Wood Textures Paper Stacks

EMBELLISHMENT SHARE $34.00 – 94 pieces (+approx. 376 sequins)
You will receive: Gold Library Clips (5), Eclectic Paper Clips (6), Corrugated Elements (6), Hearts & Stars Elements (12), Touches of Nature Elements (6), Mini Gift Bows (9), Clear Faceted Gems (18), Gold Faceted Gems (18), Mini Tassels (3), Iridescent Sequins (approx. 188), Metallics Sequins (approx. 188), Balloon Honeycombs (3), Boxwood Wreaths (3), Bitty Bows (5)

2017-19 IN COLOR SHARE $26.00 – 25 pieces
You will receive Bitty Bows (10), 2.2m lengths of In Color Finely Woven Ribbon (5), 6”x6” sheets of Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack (10)

RIBBONS
2016-18 IN COLOR STRIPED GROSGRAIN RIBBON SHARE $16.00 – 5 lengths
1/4 roll (approx. 2.2m of each colour) 5 colours – Dapper Denim, Emerald Envy, Flirty Flamingo, Peekaboo Peach, Sweet Sugarplum

2017-19 IN COLOR FINELY WOVEN RIBBON SHARE $16.00 – 5 lengths
1/4 roll (approx. 2.2m of each colour) 5 colours – Berry Burst, Fresh Fig, Lemon Lime Twist, Powder Pink, Tranquil Tide

GINGHAM RIBBON SHARE $7.00 – 2 lengths
1/4 roll (approx. 2.2m of each colour) 2 colours – Night of Navy, Smoky Slate DOUBLE-

STITCHED RIBBON SHARE $9.50 – 3 lengths
1/4 roll (approx. 2.2m of each colour) 3 colours – Blushing Bride, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight

OMBRE RIBBON SHARE $9.50 – 3 lengths
1/4 roll (approx. 2.2m of each colour) 3 colours – Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Lemon Lime Twist

CLASSIC WEAVE RIBBON $9.50 – 3 lengths
1/4 roll (approx. 2.2m of each colour) 3 colours – Crumb Cake, Soft Sky, Whisper White

MINI SEQUIN TRIM $8.50 – 3 lengths
1/4 roll (approx. 2.2m of each colour) 3 colours – Black, Gold, Silver

STITCHED SATIN RIBBON $14.50 – 4 lengths
1/4 roll (approx. 2.2m of each colour) 4 colours – Basic Grey, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Garden Green

STITCHED EDGE RIBBON $13.00 – 4 lengths
1/4 roll (approx. 2.2m of each colour) 4 colours – Old Olive, Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie, Rich Razzleberry

MINI CHEVRON RIBBON $9.50 – 3 lengths
1/4 roll (approx. 2.2m of each colour) 3 colours – Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Old Olive

SHIMMER RIBBON $13.00 – 4 lengths
1/4 roll (approx. 2.2m of each colour) 4 colours – Basic Black, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Powder Pink

SHEER RIBBON $11.00 – 4 lengths
1/4 roll (approx. 2.2m of each colour) 4 colours – Calypso Coral, Fresh Fig, Old Olive, Whisper White

CRINKLED SEAM BINDING RIBBON $14.50 – 4 lengths
1/4 roll (approx. 2.2m of each colour) 4 colours – Berry Burst, Emerald Envy, Night of Navy, Peekaboo Peach

METALLIC EDGE RIBBON $6.50 – 2 lengths
1/4 roll (approx. 2.2m of each colour) 2 colours – Gold, Silver


Get all the ribbons with the “I LOVE RIBBON” SHARE
(49 lengths - over 107 metres!) $150 save $8.00

OR “I WANT IT ALL” - DSP, Embellishments and Ribbons - $240
and receive a BONUS FREE GIFT of
Copper Trim and Glitter Enamel Dots (value $22.25)


Email me with your Share selections. Once the groups have filled, I will contact you to sort out payment. I accept payment by Cash, Direct Deposit or cheque. Stampin' Up!'s 5% Shipping & Handling Charge is included in the Share price, but if you need your shares mailed out to you postage will be at actual cost (I will use the most cost-effective method).

The Closing Date for Shares is 23rd June, 2017

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The NEW Annual Catalogue!

It's here, it's here! A brand new Catalogue, full to the brim with new products and loads of inspiration.


Download the PDF HERE

I'd love to hear what you think of the new Catalogue. My copy is already very well-thumbed and I am still finding more and more things to love! My wishlist is gigantic!

If you'd like a copy of the new Catalogue to keep by your bedside, it's $10* (including postage), or FREE with one of these options:
1. Place an order for at least $50. I will include your catalogue with your order. Email me for this option
2. Book a Party
3. Attend a class
*Australian residents only, please


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