Blog — Great Stamping with Connie

Nature's Beauty

I decided to use the Embossed Embossing Technique again for my card today. It was so much fun last time I wanted to play with some different embossing folders. If you missed it, you can see my other sample here.

Any Occasion, Cards, TechniquesConnie DouglasMay 5, 2020Nature's Beauty, Embossed Embossing, Parisian Flourish 3D Embossing Folder, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeachstampingComment

No Stamping Required!

Recently Stampin’ Up! challenged us to create cards that had no stamped images or sentiments. Challenge accepted!!

Any Occasion, Cards, ChallengesConnie DouglasMay 2, 2020no stamping, Garden Lane DSP, Parisian Blossoms SDSP, Pressed Petals Specialty Designer Series Paper, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeachstampingComment

Quick and Easy Cards

Are you looking for a quick and easy way to make beautiful cards? If so, just grab a Memories and More Card Pack. These card packs are fantastic for your scrapbooking, but they also make stunning cards in a snap.

Cards, Any Occasion, Quick & CuteConnie DouglasApril 30, 2020Magnolia Lane, Memories and More, Garden Lane DSPComment

Let's Set Sail

My sweet husband (MSH) loves to sail, but there may not be much of that this summer. He doesn’t own a big sail boat anymore, but with the marinas closed right now, even those that do cannot get their boats in the water. For now, a card will have to do.

Anniversary, Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasApril 28, 2020Smooth Sailing Dies, Sailing Home, Enjoy Life, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeachstampingComment

Is That A Cat?

Here is a little quiz for today. What stamp set is this stamp from, and is it a cat? Okay, it’s not from any stamp set, but yes, it is (supposed to be) a cat!

Any OccasionConnie DouglasApril 25, 2020#mycatstamp, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, stamp carvingComment

Time To Say Goodbye

As demonstrators, we got our first look at the new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue today. It’s just one of the perks of being a demonstrator. That also means that the Last Chance List is out, and it is now available to you. To see the full listing - with pictures, go to my online store.

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasApril 23, 2020Last Chance Products, Retiring ListComment

Pretty Bags

The Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper is so pretty, it can make any card quick and easy to create, giving a beautiful finished product. But today, I thought we would go 3D and use some pretty paper to create lovely gift bags.

Tutorials, 3 DConnie DouglasApril 21, 20203D, Gift Bag, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, tutorialComment

To A Wild Rose

Today I have decided to play with the To A Wild Rose Bundle again, but this time I’m only using the dies. The Wild Rose die set has shapes to cut out the flower and leaf stamps, but it also included a sentiment cut out, a border strip and leaf and flower outlines. You can make a whole card with just the dies!

Cards, Classes and Events, TutorialsConnie DouglasApril 18, 2020To A Wild Rose, Itty Bitty Greetings, #wasagacrafting, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstampingComment

A Wild WOW Rose

Shortly after the Covid-19 virus started shutting down our world as we knew it, I decided to treat myself to a new stamp set. Well a bundle actually!! I knew I would be stamping more, and my business would need to change, so having something new seemed like a nice little reward for all this. I chose the To A Wild Rose bundle.

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasApril 16, 2020To A Wild Rose, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeachstamping, #stampinupComment

Together - Apart, We Can Do This

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, we each need to find strength to get through our days. We are each different, so we all handle this in our own way. One thing I know for sure though, is together we can help each other, and provide hope to each other to get through this.

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasApril 14, 2020Smooth Sailing Dies, Sailing Home, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #covid19Comment

Card Classes By Mail

Want a card class that comes right to your door? Check out my Classes By Mail.

Tutorials, CardsConnie DouglasApril 13, 2020Class By Mail, Painted PoppiesComment

Love The Poppies

The Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper has so many beautiful designs it can be hard to decide which one to use for your next card. Today I chose the one with the Pool Party background and lots of different images that I could cut out for my card.

Birthday, CardsConnie DouglasApril 11, 2020Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper, Peaceful Moments, Stitched Nested LabelsComment

Create Your Own Designer Series Paper

Stampin’ Up! has some beautiful Designer Series Paper, but have you ever wanted some different colours or patterns than what they offer? Great news, it is easy and fun to make your own.

Any Occasion, Cards, Techniques, TutorialsConnie DouglasApril 9, 2020Nature's Beauty, Painted Poppies, Smooth Sailing, Designer Series Paper, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeachstampingComment

Simple Stamping - New or Vintage

Just because a card is simple to make doesn’t mean it will be plain or boring. There are so many great stamps and colours to choose from, the possibilites are endless.

Any Occasion, Birthday, Cards, Simple Stamping, ChallengesConnie DouglasApril 7, 2020#simplestamping, Magnolia Blooms, Crafting Forever, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeachstampingComment

A Touch of Spring

As the days pass, it is feeling more and more like spring. The sun feels a little warmer, and the air is starting to smell different as things start to grow. My rhubarb is poking through the ground, tree buds are starting to pop open, and you see crocuses blooming around the neighbourhood.

Any Occasion, Cards, Sale-a-Bration, Thinking of YouConnie DouglasApril 4, 2020Timeless Tulips, Sale-a-Bration, Thoughtful Blooms, Small Bloom PunchComment

Stamparatus Stamping

I love using the Stamparatus for all sorts of things, it just makes them easier! One of my favourites is circle stamping, which I hadn’t done for a while, so I pulled it out and got busy.

Any Occasion, Cards, StamparatusConnie DouglasApril 2, 2020Stamparatus, Thoughtful Blooms, Itty Bitty Greetings, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeachstamping Comments

Colour Blocking - An Easy and Fun Technique

Have you tried the Colour Blocking Technique? It is easy and fun, and gives your cards an interesting look. It is also a great way to use up smaller pieces of card stock or Designer Series Paper you have sitting around looking for a good card front home!

Any Occasion, Cards, Techniques, TutorialsConnie DouglasMarch 31, 2020Cross of Hope, Hold On To Hope, Colour Blocking Technique, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeachstamping, #covid19Comment

Happy Birthday With Simple Stamping

It is almost the end of March already, and although every day seems to bring a weeks worth of changes around the world, time is actually passing quickly. The March #simplestamping challenge is to create a birthday card using stamps, ink and paper, including Designer Series Paper, so I wanted to share this with you before the month runs out!!

Birthday, Cards, Sale-a-Bration, Simple StampingConnie DouglasMarch 28, 2020Perennial Essence DSP, Happy Birthday To You, Sale-a-Bration, SAB, #simplestamping, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeachstampingComment

Physical Distancing

We may need physical distancing, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still be social. With all the technolgy we have today, we CAN stay in touch, we just need to do it safely. Find new ways to reach out to those you love.

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasMarch 26, 2020physical distancing, #greatstampingwithconnie, #covid19, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeachstampingComment

Happy Spring

Spring officially started a few days ago, but yesterday we got up to see a bit of snow on the ground! I’m hoping the weather warms up soon, we are getting some warmer days, and some days filled with beautiful sunshine.

Cards, Challenges, EasterConnie DouglasMarch 24, 2020Timeless Tulips, Tulip Builder Punch, spring, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting Comments