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Gift Cards For Everyone

Gift Cards For Everyone

Gift cards can make the perfect gift. The size fits, and these days with so much online shopping and take out food, it can be a great gift. Here is the perfect little envelope to dress up your gift card gifts, and they are easy to size to whatever you need.

Christmas, 3 D, TutorialsConnie DouglasDecember 15, 2020Gift Card Envelope, Snowflake Wishes stamp set, Snowflake Spendor DSP, Feels Like FrostComment

Evergreen Forest

Evergreen Forest

I spent some time playing with the Evergreen Forest Embossing Folder. This is such a pretty embossing folder it can easily be the focal point of you cards.

Cards, Christmas, Quick & CuteConnie DouglasDecember 12, 2020Evergreen Forest Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty Christmas, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Cleaning Up and Creating

Cleaning Up and Creating

Today I spent some time finishing some Christmas cards I had started a while ago, and then it was clear I needed to do some cleaning up! I decided to take the bits and pieces I had been collecting and make them into tags.

Christmas, Quick & CuteConnie DouglasDecember 10, 2020Christmas Tags, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Monochrome Pretty Peacock

Monochrome Pretty Peacock

I have been on a bit of a Pretty Peacock roll recently. Today it is the star of my card as I decided go monochrome.

Anniversary, CardsConnie DouglasDecember 8, 2020Buffalo Check, Ridiculously Awesome, Monochrome, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinup Comments

Forever Fern Anniversary

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

Shaky Shaky - Super Simple Shaker Card

Shaky Shaky - Super Simple Shaker Card

Shaker cards are so much fun, but they can be a little time consuming to make . . . until now! Today I have a super simple shaker card to share with you. It is quick and easy to make, but still has all the fun of a traditional shaker card.

Cards, Christmas, Fun Fold, Shaker CardConnie DouglasDecember 3, 2020Itty Bitty Christmas, Feels Like Frost, shaker card, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Joy of Sharing

Joy of Sharing

If you are new to stamping and card making, the All-Inclusive Kits from Stampin’ Up! are a fantastic way to go. The kit gives you everything you need to complete the projects, perfect for new stampers, busy stampers, and those who want to easily take crafting on the go. The Joy of Sharing All-Inclusive Card Kit is a great kit for your Christmas crafting supplies.

Cards, Christmas, Classes and EventsConnie DouglasDecember 1, 2020Joy of Sharing, All Inclusive Card Kit, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

More Prized Peony Colouring

More Prized Peony Colouring

Recently I showed you how to add colour to the Peony Garden Designer Series Paper using ink and sponge daubers. Today I’m back at adding colour, but this time I used my Stampin’ Blend Markers.

Birthday, Cards, ColouringConnie DouglasNovember 28, 2020Prized Peony, Peony Garden DSP, By The Dock, colouring, coloringComment

Crazy Lady

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

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

Tips and Tricks - Making Your Own Designer Series Paper

Tips and Tricks - Making Your Own Designer Series Paper

I love making my own Designer Series Paper. Choosing the colours I love, and stamps that fit my mood, there is no right or wrong. What could be better?

Cards, Christmas, One Sheet WonderConnie DouglasNovember 21, 2020Snowflake Wishes stamp set, So Many Snowflakes Dies, One Sheet Wonder, Create Your Own DSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Simple Snowman Stamping

Simple Snowman Stamping

We have had our first snowfall of the season, and although it was just a bit, and melted over the next couple days, it did make me start thinking of snowmen. I didn’t build one outside, but I did build a card with one!

Cards, Christmas, Simple Stamping, TechniquesConnie DouglasNovember 19, 2020Snowman Season, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #simplestamping, #stampinup Comments

Double Wonder - Step It Up

Double Wonder - Step It Up

The Double Wonder layout for cards is a fun way to use your beautiful Designer Series Paper and create 11 pretty cards. They can be quick and easy, but at my class last week we stepped it up a notch, adding extra layers and embellishments.

Cards, Christmas, Classes and Events, Double WonderConnie DouglasNovember 17, 2020Heartwarming Hugs DSP, Double Wonder, Wrapped in Christmas stamp set, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Enjoy The Moment

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

Peaceful Nativity - Sponging

Peaceful Nativity - Sponging

I love the effect of sponging a background. It gives subtle shading with highlights and lowlights. I used sponging to create the background for this card.

Cards, Christmas, Techniques, SpongingConnie DouglasNovember 12, 2020sponging, Peaceful Nativity, Peaceful Nativity Bundle, technique, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Stamp and Share from OnStage@Home

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

#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

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

Have You Seen This Kit?

Have You Seen This Kit?

There are so many wonderful items in our Mini Catalogue, it can be easy to miss things. Sometimes too, it is hard to tell how beautiful things are just from the pictures in the catalogue.
Today I want to draw your attention to the Joy of Sharing All Inclusive Card Kit.

Cards, Christmas, Classes and Events, KitsConnie DouglasNovember 3, 2020Joy of Sharing, #greatstampingwithconnie, All Inclusive Card Kit, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Backwards Kissing

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