Blog — Great Stamping with Connie

Nature's Thoughts

Nature’s Thoughts is a die set in the annual catalogue that coordinates with the Positive Thoughts stamp set. Today I used only the dies, as I wanted to make a card with very little stamping - just for something different!

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasJanuary 7, 2021Nature's Thoughts, Cherry Blossoms Dies, Peony Garden DSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Snow Front

I was looking for a stamp set that I hadn’t used for a while, and decided to play with Snow Front. This stamp set is from the Annual Catalogue and has lots of fun images to play with to create whatever scene you like.

Any Occasion, Cards, ColouringConnie DouglasJanuary 5, 2021Snow Front, Forever Fern, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Beary Comforting

We had lots of fun and laughs at our December Paper Pumpkin Party. The Beary Comforting kit is so cute, our cards couldn’t help but be adorable.

Any Occasion, Cards, Events, Paper PumpkinConnie DouglasJanuary 2, 2021Paper Pumpkin, PP Party, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinup, #paperpumpkinComment

Quite Curvy Variety Bundle

The Quite Curvy Variety Bundle is only available until January 4, 2021. Have you ordered it yet? The Quite Curvy bundle will be available in the new Mini Catalogue, but until Jan. 4 you can get the variety bundle.

Anniversary, Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasDecember 31, 2020Quite Curvy Variety Bundle, Enjoy The Moment, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Craft Studio Hide & Seek

Tomorrow is Christmas and I want to wish each and every one of you a Merry Christmas, and the very best of the season. 2020 has been quite the year, but we still have much to celebrate and I hope you find some new traditions to make this season special in different ways this year.

Any Occasion, ToolsConnie DouglasDecember 24, 2020Stampin' Dimensionals, Bone Folder, Stampin' Seal, Hide and Seek, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Let's Celebrate With Simple Stamping

Sometimes in our crazy world, simple is best. Simple stamping, using just stamps, ink, and paper can be a great way to share a message and some joy with a handmade card. Let’s celebrate with #simplestamping.

Any Occasion, Cards, Challenges, Simple StampingConnie DouglasDecember 22, 2020Special Someone, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinup, #simplestampingComment

Forever Fern Anniversary

I took a break from Christmas projects to make an Anniversary card for my Brother and Sister-in-Law. I decided to use the Forever Fern Designer Series paper as my base focal point.

Anniversary, Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasDecember 5, 2020Forever Fern Bundle, Forever Fern, Forever Greenery DSP, So Sentimental, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Crazy Lady

My summer walking buddy earned the title of Crazy Lady. (in a good way!!) She would push us to walk a little further every day, to find the break in the rain to make sure we got our walk in, and generally motivate and challenge us to stay active. For that, she earned the title of Crazy Lady. There is an emoji that she found that has a woman flinging the skirt of her red dress around as she dances. That became out Crazy Lady emoji.

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasNovember 26, 2020Crazy Lady, Heartwarming Hugs DSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Peony Garden - Just Add Colour

The Peony Garden Designer Series Paper is lovely. The soft and muted colours Basic Grey, Grey Granite and Petal Pink make a lovely backdrop for lots of cards. Today though, I wanted something brighter, with more colour.

Any Occasion, Cards, ColouringConnie DouglasNovember 24, 2020So Sentimental, Peony Garden DSP, colouring, sponge daubers, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Enjoy The Moment

Enjoy the Moment. What a fabulous thought, and sentiment for a card, and something many of us need to be reminded to do from time to time, especially these days. Taking the time to find beauty around us, and enjoy the moment rather than rushing forward, or always looking back can bring us peace and tranquility, joy and happiness.

Cards, Any Occasion, ColouringConnie DouglasNovember 14, 2020Enjoy The Moment, Stampin' Blends, colouring, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinup, Gilded Autumn SDSPComment

Stamp and Share from OnStage@Home

This past weekend was our Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator conference, OnStage@Home. It is usually an in-person event, but this year of course, it had to be virtual. That seemed sad at first, but this was an amazing conference.
Part of our conferences include doing what we love - stamping. The stamp and share segment of this conference did not disappoint.

Any Occasion, Cards, EventsConnie DouglasNovember 10, 2020Dragonfly Garden, #OnStageAtHome, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #wasagacrafting, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

#OnStageAtHome

How awesome is this bag with it’s fun and bright colours? This is the event bag for our Demonstrator #OnStageAtHome event that has been going on since Thursday evening.

Any Occasion, Cards, EventsConnie DouglasNovember 7, 2020#OnStageAtHome, Statement of the Heart, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #collingwood, #stayner, #stampinupComment

What A Difference A Card Base Makes

You may recall, back in August I made some sheets of my own Designer Series Paper using the Lovely You Stamp Set. I pulled out some of that paper and made a couple more cards with it.

Any Occasion, Cards, Thank YouConnie DouglasNovember 5, 2020Lovely You, Designer Series Paper, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagabeach, #wasagacrafting, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Backwards Kissing

Recently I showed you the Kissing Technique. Today my card uses the other stamp that I had inked for that technique. Kind of backwards kissing!

Any Occasion, Cards, TechniquesConnie DouglasOctober 31, 2020Backwards Kissing, Winter Woods, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

An Oldie But A Goodie!

One of the first techniques I learned when I first started stamping was Sponging. It is a simple technique that is easy and fun to do, and can really change the look of your card.

Any Occasion, Cards, TechniquesConnie DouglasOctober 27, 2020Gilded Autumn SDSP, Beautiful Autumn, sponging, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Kissing

At a time in our lives where we have dramatically reduced our close contact, here is some Kissing that won’t spread germs! I used the Kissing Technique when stamping these cards.

Any Occasion, Cards, TechniquesConnie DouglasOctober 17, 2020Ridiculously Awesome, Winter Woods, Touched My Heart, Kissing Technique, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Enjoy The Cottage

As part of a wedding gift, I gave some friends use of my cottage, and they are using it this weekend. I made this card to welcome them for their stay.

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasOctober 10, 2020Waterfront, Rooted in Nature, Good Morning Magnolia, sponging, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Happy Anniversary

A wedding anniversary is a special celebration for two people who have committed to spend their lives together. As with anything in life, there will be ups and downs, but this is a day to remember and celebrate all the good times that have been shared.

Anniversary, Cards, Any OccasionConnie DouglasOctober 6, 2020Beautiful Autumn, So Sentimental, Autumn Punch Pack, Gilded Autumn SDSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #staynor, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Giving Back in the Community

I have always felt strongly about how important it is to give back. Over the years I have volunteered with a variety of organizations, and each has given me knowledge, perspective, and a rewarding feeling.
When Covid started, things changed. I had been doing volunteer work at the Wasaga Beach YMCA, but it closed. I wanted to find a new way to give back.

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasOctober 1, 2020Donating cards, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #staynor, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Tool Tuesday

Do you use a Silicone Craft Mat when you are crafting? It is a great tool to get you out of a lot of sticky situations!

Any Occasion, Cards, ToolsConnie DouglasSeptember 22, 2020Silicone Mat, Tool Tuesday, mirror image stamping, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #collingwood, #staynor, #stampinup Comments