Posts in Any Occasion
Spring Tulips
Spring Tulips

Nothing says Spring like beautiful flowering bulbs. Whether it is a Crocus, Daffodil, Hyacinth or Tulip, the Spring flowers bring a smile and hope for warmer days.

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Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasTimeless Tulips, In Colours, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #timelesstulipsComment
Peaceful Poppy Moments
Peaceful Poppy Moments

The Peaceful Moments stamp set and Poppy Moments Dies have been available for almost a year, and although I played with them a lot when they first came out, they have been sitting on the shelf for a while - until today.

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Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasPeaceful Moments, Poppy Moments Dies, Painted Labels Dies, In Colours, Simply Elegant SDSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwoodComment
I Love Blending Brushes
I Love Blending Brushes

Have you played with the Stampin’ Up! Blending Brushes yet? They are super soft brushes that are wonderful for blending to create gorgeous backgrounds and patterns in all your favourite colours.

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Any Occasion, Blending Brushes, Cards, TechniquesConnie DouglasBlending Brushes, Simply Succulents, Potted Succulents Dies, Dragonfly Garden, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwoodComment
It's The Best
It's The Best

There are lots of great reasons to be Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, but one of fun reasons is the awesome events that Stampin’ Up! provides.

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Any Occasion, Cards, Stamparatus, TechniquesConnie DouglasEtched In Nature, In Colours, Stampin' Up! event, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwoodComment
Sneak Peak Mystery Stamping
Sneak Peak Mystery Stamping

Today I have one more card from that event to share with you, and it is also a sneak peak at some new products coming soon in the new Annual Catalogue.

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Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasPale Papaya, Hand-Penned Petals, Hand-Penned DSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwoodComment
Mystery Stamping
Mystery Stamping

We had so much fun at our Mystery Stamping Event last week and I want to share the cards I made with you. If you have never tried Mystery Stamping, it is great fun, and everyone makes something different.

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Any Occasion, Cards, MasculineConnie DouglasMystery Stamping, Sand & Sea Designer Series Paper, Designer Series Paper, Well Suited DSP, Ornate Garden Specialty DSP, Hydrangea Hill DSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwoodComment
Sweet Strawberry - How Sweet Is This?
Sweet Strawberry - How Sweet Is This?

As I’m sure you know, I love paper crafting! I have made many friends through this craft, and am grateful for each and every one. Some of the best friends I have made are now members of my Great Stamping Believers Team, and I love crafting with them. For our recent team crafting event, we decided we would make Bagalopes.

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3 D, Any OccasionConnie DouglasBagalope, Gift Bag, Sweet Strawberry, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwoodComment
It's A Party!
It's A Party!

I love Paper Pumpkin Kits - the fabulous box that comes to my door each month and is filled with everything I need for a fun crafting escape.

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Any Occasion, Birthday, Cards, Paper PumpkinConnie DouglasPaper Pumpkin, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #paperpumpkinComment
Boho Indigo
Boho Indigo

The Boho Indigo Medley will retire very soon, but you can still purchase this Product Medley. There are so many beautiful elements in this Medley, your creativity can run wild.

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Any Occasion, Cards, RetirementConnie DouglasBoho Indigo Product Medly, Boho Indigo DSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwoodComment
Sponging and Blending Fun
Sponging and Blending Fun

At our Tips & Tricks event the other night we did some sponging and blending with ink, using sponges and Blending Brushes.

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Blending Brushes, Cards, Any Occasion, BirthdayConnie DouglasBlending Brushes, sponging, background, cat punch, #tipsandtricks, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwoodComment
Fun Layout
Fun Layout

Here is a fun card layout that we did at one of my Mystery Stamping Events. I love how versatile this layout is, allowing you to shift some of the pieces up or down, coming from the top or side.

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Any Occasion, Cards, Fun FoldConnie DouglasIn Good Taste DSP, Forever Greenery DSP, World of Good SDSP, Flowers For Every Season DSP, Boho Indigo DSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwoodComment
Colourful True Love
Colourful True Love

The True Love Designer Series Paper has great black and white flower images and some eye popping geometric designs. It can be used as is in black and white, and is also great for colouring.

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Any Occasion, Cards, Blending BrushesConnie DouglasTrue Love Designer Series Paper, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood Comments
Good Bye High Tide
Good Bye High Tide

The High Tide stamp set will retire soon, so I wanted to share another card that uses that set.

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Anniversary, Any Occasion, Cards, MasculineConnie DouglasHigh Tide, Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty Greetings, Classic Label Punch, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwoodComment
More Blossoms In Bloom With A Technique
More Blossoms In Bloom With A Technique

The other day I shared some cards made using the Blossoms In Bloom Bundle. Today I have a couple more, made with the Joseph’s Coat Technique.

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Any Occasion, Cards, Sponging, TechniquesConnie DouglasBlossoms In Bloom, Many Layered Blossoms Dies, Joseph's Coat, #technique, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, Blending BrushesComment
Blossoms In Bloom
Blossoms In Bloom

The Blossoms In Bloom stamp set and coordinating Many Layered Blossoms Dies is a great bundle in the annual catalogue. I have admired it for a while, but only recently purchased it, and today I want to show it off!

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Any Occasion, Birthday, Cards, Simple Stamping, Step It UpConnie DouglasBlossoms In Bloom, Many Layered Blossoms Dies, #simplestamping, #stepitup, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwoodComment
Fun With Designer Series Paper
Fun With Designer Series Paper

At one of our Mystery Card events we created cards that show off lots of our pretty Designer Series Paper. This card is easy to create in any theme you like, just pick your favourite DSP and start crafting!

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Any Occasion, Birthday, Cards, Cut and CreateConnie DouglasHydrangea Hill DSP, Designer Series Paper, Good Morning Magnolia, Butterfly Gala, Hydrangea Haven Stamp Set, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwoodComment
Keeping It Neutral
Keeping It Neutral

There are lots of amazing colours in the Stampin’ Up! colour families, but sometimes I like to take advantage of all the lovely neutrals we have as well.

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Any Occasion, Birthday, Cards, Catalogue, MasculineConnie DouglasIn Good Taste DSP, Prized Peony, Peony Garden DSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwoodComment
Happy Birthday Favs
Happy Birthday Favs

Today is my birthday, and what better way to celebrate than with some of my Stampin’ Up! favs! I have used some of my favourite colours, stamps and tools to create cards to share with you today.

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Any Occasion, Birthday, Cards, TechniquesConnie DouglasBoho Indigo Product Medly, Ridiculously Awesome, Blending Brushes, Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder, Ornate Garden Specialty DSP, Ornate Borders Dies, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwoodComment
Tips and Tricks - Making Pretty Cards
Tips and Tricks - Making Pretty Cards

More from the last Tips & Tricks evening! Along with simple layers, we also played with Water Painters. Oh what fun!

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Colouring, Cards, Any OccasionConnie DouglasWater Painter, To A Wild Rose, Pretty Perennials, Wild Rose dies, Four Season Floral, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #tipsandtricksComment
Butterfly Brilliance Collection - Part 3
Butterfly Brilliance Collection - Part 3

Today is the third (and final for now) installment in my Butterfly Brilliance Collection launch. I have had a great time creating with this wonderful collection and have three more cards to share with you today.

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Any Occasion, Birthday, CardsConnie DouglasButterfly Brilliance Bundle, Butterfly Brilliance Collection, Brilliant Wings Dies, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #butterflybrilliancebundleComment