Clean Playful Polka Dot's- CCMC-SUM05

This past week (the last week) over at the Create with Connie and Mary Summer Edition we have been creating all of our projects using the Playful Polka Dots Simply Scrappin' Kit in the Summer Mini. There were a ton of great ideas! If you want in on them you should head over there and subscribe....yes it is the last week, but you will have access to ALL (30 full tutorials).

So the Saturday challenge this week was to use left over pieces from your Simply Scrappin' Kit to make a card. And there are always a TON of pieces in the Simply Scrappin' Kit's, so that was not a problem!

Here is what I came up with, a bright, clean and crisp thinking of you card! I used the DSP from the kit to make the Daffodil Delight tiled background for the Old Olive flower (that was made using the leafs from the kit).
The sentiment is from the stamp set Curly Cute and was popped up using dimensionals.

I kept this card simple and clean because with the bright colors I didn't want it to be too "scream in your face-ish" :).

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Clean and Crisp Hope- CCMC0SUM03

It's the end of week 3 over at the Create with Connie and Mary Summer Edition and we have been creating using the Strength & Hope and Love & Care stamp sets.

For this week's Saturday challenge we have a color challenge to use Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight and Wild Wasabi. Here is what I came up with. I also used a lot of Whisper White on my card because I left his card deserved a clean crisp feel.

I used the Cracked Glass technique on the three squares in the middle and stamped the butterfly onto Vellum card stock and then embossed it using clear embossing powder and sponged it to make it stand out a bit.

If you haven't already signed up for the Summer Edition, it is not too late! You will still be able to see all the projects that we have already shared and the projects still to come! This is such a great resource for fun projects that include full tutorials for every single one!! Hope to see you over there soon!

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Ur7!- CCMC-SUM02

It's Saturday and that means it is time for another Saturday Challenge from the Create with Connie and Mary Summer Edition! This week we have a sketch challenge.

Here is my fun bright card for a special 7 year old that had a birthday this past week! I used the Touch of Kindness stamp set, Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight and Water Color (white) papers to make this card.

I also had fun adding embellishments to it like the Basic Rhinestone "diamonds", the 5/8" Daffodil Delight ribbon and the texture from the Big Shot Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder.

I even decorated the inside of this card, which I do not do very often, to make it match the bold bright-ness of the front of it. Here it is.

This card was fun to put together because of all the bright colors I used that I normally do not use all at the same time!

Here is the sketch for this week. What a fun one to work with!

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Don't worry, even though we already underway, you will still be able to see all of the projects from the past two weeks as well as all the projects from the coming 3 weeks no matter when you subscribe! Oh by the way...the Saturday challenges are the only projects that we share with everyone...become a subscriber to see all the other projects and tutorials and to get chances to win two FREE $75 gift certificates or one of two FREE subscriptions to the next Holiday Edition!

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and I hope to see you over at the CCM Summer Edition soon!

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Sailing Adventure- CCMC-SUM01

WOW...has it been an amazing first week over at the Create with Connie and Mary Summer Edition site! We have had lots of fun and unique project's (all with full picture tutorials) shared and this is only the first week! If you want to get in on the fun you need to head over to the Create with Connie and Mary site and subscribe! Don't worry, you will still be able to see all of the projects from this week as well as all the projects from the coming 4 weeks no matter when you subscribe! Oh by the way...the Saturday challenges are the only projects that we share with everyone...become a subscriber to see all the other projects and tutorials!

So here is my card for the Saturday challenge. This week we have a color challenge of using Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Grey and Not Quite Navy.

Our subscribers who participate in the Saturday challenges are entered to win one of two $75 gift certificates or one of two FREE subscriptions to Create with Connie and Mary Holiday Edition. Who wouldn't want either one of those?

More about my card...I used the Sail Away stamp set from in the Summer Mini and then of course the colors from this week. The stamp is so fun to watercolor! I also used the Travel Log stamp set for the "adventure" sentiment that I thought went well with the image.

I added a few Jumbo Eyelets to tie in the sailing/nautical theme. I also added a border of 1/4" Early Espresso Grosgrain ribbon around the Not Quite Navy card stock. If you look closely you can see it in this picture. I think that it helped with the sailing/nautical theme too.

Be sure to check out the other Design Team members projects using these colors this week too by stopping by the Create with Connie and Mary site!

Thanks for looking!
and I hope to see you over at the CCM Summer Edition soon!

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Simple Blossom's and....

Here is a simple card using the Bold Blossom set and the new Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer punch, both from the Summer Mini catalog. The colors I used were Crumb Cake, Soft Suede and Riding Hood Red.

Speaking of the Summer Mini Catalog....you NEED to head over to the Create with Connie and Mary site and check out their surprises and BLOG CANDY they have posted for the upcoming Summer Mini Edition. You do NOT want tot miss out on Edition. To find out more click here.

The preview week (ie. sign up for the Summer Mini Edition and save $5) ends Saturday so don't delay...head over and sign up now....trust me, you are NOT going to want to miss out on this exciting Edition from Connie and Mary and the guest designers! We are all busy creating fun new projects for you, all with full tutorials that you can print off and keep forever!! What are you doing? Stop reading this and head over to their site NOW! :)

Thanks for looking!

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In Color Mom

Happy Mothers Day! I hope all you mothers out there have a wonderful day!

I have a simple card to share today. If you saw my FREE tutorial I made for the preview week's for the Create with Connie and Mary Summer Edition, then this will look a bit familiar!

To make the card all I did was stamp the images from the stamp set Flower Fest onto Vellum card stock using Black StazOn and then colored them in using Stampin' Write markers, mounted the vellum onto a piece pf Whisper White card stock and then onto the Blush Blossom card base! So easy and fun, but yet it makes a bold statement!

I also stamped the "Mom" from Messages for Mom onto Vellum card stock using Black StazOn.

I added a simple little bow to the card and it was finished!

Be sure you are checking out the Create with Connie and Mary site....there is BLOG CANDY frequently over there for the next week! You do not want to miss out on the Early Bird Special on the Summer Edition either...it is a $5 savings!!

Supplies:
Stamps: Messages for Mom and Flower Fest.
Paper: Vellum card stock, Blush Blossom and Whisper White.
Inks: Black SatzOn
Accessories: Poppy Parade, Blush Blossom and Peach Parfait Stampin' Write Markers, 5/8" Pretty in Pink grosgrain ribbon.

Thanks for looking!
-Rochelle

Bunch of Bold Blossoms- SCIC50

It's Thursday and that means time for another Stampin' Celebration Inspiration Challenge! This week we celebrating bright fun colors!

We would love to have you join us! All you need to do it look at the inspiration picture, make something that the picture inspired you to make and then upload if to the Stampin' Celebration blog!

This week I also used the sketch from Create with Connie and Mary to get me started. Speaking of Create with Connie and Mary...you need to make sure you are stopping by their site frequently the next two weeks for some FREE tutorials and BLOG CANDY!!

Here is what I came up with. I used a stamp set from the Summer Mini called Bold Blossom and got the colors for the flowers from the inspiration pictures.

The colors I used for the flowers were Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight, Cherry Cobbler and Marina Mist. The card base is Pear Pizzazz and the accent panel is Daffodil Delight.
Here is a close up of the flowers. You can see I popped them up using dimentionals. I also put the greeting on dimentionals too. I finished off the card by tying a piece of 5/8" Whisper White grosgrain ribbon around the accent panel.

I hope you can participate in either one of the challenges this week!

Thanks for looking!

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Summer Fun Tracker & Blog Candy!!!

I have got some exciting news for you!! I have blog candy!!! and I was asked by Connie and Mary of Create with Connie and Mary to return as a Senior Guest Designer for their Summer Mini edition and....I said yes!

So you know what that means, it is time for another round of fabulous Stampin' Up! only projects with full blown tutorials (with pictures :) ) to go with them for a full five weeks! That 30 projects and not even mentioning the scrapbook project sheets you get too! All you need to do is subscribe today! Now is the perfect time to do so you will save $5 off the "normal" price! Check out the options here!

Over the next two weeks each member of the design team has a FREE special project (tutorial included) to share with you. This will give you an idea of the type of projects and how we present the tutorials to our subscribers.

Alright onto my project. It is a Summer Fun Tracker! (Really you could name this anything you wanted for whatever you are going to use it for...coupons, recipes......)

I took a Clear Stamp Case from Stampin' Up! and made it into a handy organizer to take with you on the go to keep track of anything you want to!




Here is the inside folders. Wouldn't this be a fun and bright way to organize things for you this summer? I think so! If you think so too, you need to check out the Create with Connie and Mary site for the FREE tutorial I made for you!

Are you ready for the blog candy? All you need to do is leave a comment on this blog post right here and you will be entered into the drawing for a FREE subscription to the Summer Edition!!! How awesome is that? Good Luck!

Thanks for looking!
and I hope to see you over at the Summer Edition soon!