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A Happy New Year CASE

Happy New Year everyone! This week the FAB Stampers decided on a challenge.

Oh What Fun!

We had another great night of mystery stamping, with card making and chatter.

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

Snowflake Wishes

We have enjoyed some relatively nice fall weather the last few days, so (thankfully) the only snowflakes around are the ones on my card!

Cards, Christmas, ChallengesConnie DouglasOctober 15, 2020Snowflake Splendor Suite, Snowflake Wishes stamp set, So Many Snowflakes Dies, #FabFri199, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinup Comments

Mr. Snowman

It looks like a bit of a blizzard on my card today, and I’m happy to leave the snow just on the card for now!! This card checks in at easy on the difficulty scale, but is off the charts when it comes to cute.

Cards, Christmas, ChallengesConnie DouglasSeptember 12, 2020Snowman Season, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #staynor, #collingwood, #stampinup, #simplestampingComment

Feels Like a Fancy Birthday

The Feels Like Frost 6 x 6 Specialty Designer Series Paper is a returning favourite in the mini catalogue. I loved it last year, and I love it again this year! There are some beautiful photo images, some frosty scenes, and the other side of each sheet features silver foil patterns.

Birthday, Cards, ChallengesConnie DouglasSeptember 10, 2020Peaceful Moments, Dandelion Wishes, Feels Like Frost, #GDP257, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #staynor, #collingwood, #stampinup Comment

Thank You Sunshine

Do you have some stamps, ink and paper? If so, it is easy to create pretty cards to share. Sure there are lots of beautiful things you can add to your stamping collection. Stunning Designer Series Paper, ribbon, gems and other embellishments, fancy die cuts, embossing and so much more, but if you are new to stamping, you really don’t need a lot to get started.

Cards, Challenges, Simple Stamping, Thank YouConnie DouglasJuly 21, 2020Butterfly Gala, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #stampinup, #simplestamping, #sharesunshineComment

New In Colours

In my last blog post I introduced Just Jade, one of the New In Colours from Stampin’ Up! Today I’m showcasing all the new In Colours with some simple stamping.

Any Occasion, Cards, ChallengesConnie DouglasJune 6, 2020Tasteful Touches, In Colours, #simplestamping, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeachstamping Comments

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

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

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

Best Dressed

Is your closet filled with shoes and purses? Many of us love pretty things, and shoes and purses can make an outfit extra special. Today we celebrate all that beauty.

Any Occasion, Cards, ChallengesConnie DouglasMarch 21, 2020Best Dressed DSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeachstamping, #GDP232, #covid19Comment

Happy St. Patrick's Day

These are certainly some stange and unusual times we are living in right now. For most of us, our daily lives have been turned upside down, and it is anything but ‘business as usual’.

Cards, ChallengesConnie DouglasMarch 17, 2020St Patrick's Day, FabFri185, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #covid19 Comments

My Birdies Are Back

A huge flock of Canadian Geese flew over my house honking the whole time. It was so loud you couldn’t help but notice how many there were. It must be almost spring!! Another sign, and one that I prefer, is that all sorts of birds have returned from their winter down south and are coming to my feeder.

Any Occasion, Cards, Challenges, ColouringConnie DouglasMarch 12, 2020Free As A Bird, Woodland Embossing Folder, #GDP231, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacraftingComment

Simple Stamping . . . Just Because

If you are a card maker, you likely find that sometimes you want to make a really fancy card, sometimes you just need a really quick card that is still eye catching, and sometimes you are somewhere in the middle!! Today we are keeping it quick and easy with some simple stamping, but still creating a beautiful card.

Any Occasion, Cards, Simple Stamping, ChallengesConnie DouglasFebruary 6, 2020#simplestamping, Painted Poppies, Peaceful Moments, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeachstampingComment

Love You Lots

It is only a few weeks until Valentine’s Day, so it’s time to get some cards and treat holders ready for all your Valentines. Today I have a cute and easy card for someone special in your life.

Anniversary, Cards, Challenges, Valentine's DayConnie DouglasJanuary 21, 2020Heartfelt Bundle, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeachstamping Comments

Painted Poppies - FREE Card Tutorial

I am featuring the Painted Poppies stamp set right now, and you can get lots of ideas and inspiration for projects using this beautiful stamp set on my blog, but I also want to send you a FREE tutorial for four more cards, exclusively available in the tutorial.

Cards, Thinking of You, ChallengesConnie DouglasJanuary 14, 2020Painted Poppies, Colourful Season, Free Tutorial, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #SUOC239 Comments

Simple Stamping or Step It Up

Did you get some lovely gifts over the holidays that now you want to send a thank you for? Why not send a beautiful hand made card to let the giver know how much the gift meant to you? You can make a beautiful hand crafted card easily with #simplestamping, or if you prefer, step it up a bit with some extra embellishments.

Cards, Challenges, Sale-a-Bration, Thank YouConnie DouglasJanuary 11, 2020Thoughtful Blooms, Small Bloom Punch, Sale-a-Bration, #simplestamping, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeachstampingComment

The Good and Bad of Frozen

Have you seen the Frozen 2 movie that is out? I haven’t seen it yet, but I suspect it is wonderful. I loved Olaf when the first Frozen movie came out, and put him on a number of 3D items. It is time to update him for the new movie, so here is my new Olaf!

3 D, Challenges, TutorialsConnie DouglasDecember 5, 2019Frozen, Olaf, Disney Movie Frozen 2, 3D, SUOC237, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, tutorial Comments

Frosted Birthday Wishes

Do you have a pack of the Feels Like Frost 6 x 6 Specialty Designer Series Paper yet? If you do, you know how stunning the images are, and how bright and shiny the other side is. If not, hurry and order some now, it is only available from the Holiday Catalogue, and believe me, you don’t want to miss this.

Birthday, Cards, ChallengesConnie DouglasNovember 30, 2019Feels Like Frost, Itty Bitty Birthdays, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #FabFri177 Comments