Did you know that in many cultures the crane symbolizes happiness, longevity, harmony and good luck? The Crane of Fortune bundle certainly embraces all those things. The crane stamp is beautiful and it is a Distinktive stamp. All the different shading (except for the Calypso Coral cap) on the crane was made by the stamp. …
It is Thursday and time for the Create with Connie & Mary Challenge. This week it is a Color Challenge, #CCMC712. When I saw this combination I wasn't sure what to do with it. Right around the time I was thinking about what to make for the challenge I received the Uniquely Artistic stamp set…
Welcome to the Creativity Abounds Blog Hop! We are an international group of Stampin' Up demonstrators that come together monthly to do this blog hop and prepare a tutorial bundle. We also host a quarterly virtual stamp camp. This month our theme is the Symbols of Fortune Suite. The projects we are sharing are bonus…
I wanted to share one last play with the Prized Peony stamp set, Peony dies, and the Simply Elegant DSP. These products are all still available (last time I checked) but are on the retiring list and available only while supplies last. This card is similar to one I shared here. On today's sample I…
It is time for the Festive Friday Challenge! What is the Festive Friday Challenge? The Festive Friday Challenge is a bi-weekly challenge that has an Inspo List. What is an Inspo List? Every challenge has an Inspo list that has 10 items on it and those 10 items were inspired by a particular holiday, celebration…
Welcome to the Stampers Dozen Blog Hop! We are a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators and hop on the 14th of every month. This month our theme is Anything Goes. I chose to use the beautiful Waves of Inspiration stamp set (available now and also in the 2022-23 Annual catalog, the Timeless Tropical stamp set…
It is Thursday and time for a new Create with Connie & Mary Challenge. This week we have a sketch challenge, #CCMC711. When I saw this sketch I immediately knew I wanted to use the Sending Smiles stamp set which will debut May 1 in the upcoming 2022-23 Annual Stampin' Up! Catalog. Before I go…
Welcome to the Inspire Create Share blog hop. We are a group of Stampin' Up! demonstrators who come together on the second Tuesday of the month to do this blog hop. This month the theme is, It's a Girl Thing. I chose to use the oh so pretty Pansy Petals DSP. This pack of patterned…
The Create with Connie & Mary Challenge this week is a color challenge. I used the colors with the In Bloom stamp set (I am sorry to say the set is no longer available-sold out) and the Pierced Blooms dies and I love how it turned out. Isn't this a gorgeous color combination? They bring…
I have not posted enough about the Symbols of Fortune Suite. It is such a beautiful collection of products. The suite includes a stamp set, coordinating dies, Symbols of Fortune Specialty DSP, Mother of Pearl Specialty Paper, Polished Dots and Soft Succulent 1/2" Satin Shimmer Ribbon. So many beautiful products in one suite! I love…