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Blending Brushes

One of the great new tools in the January to June Mini Catalogue are the Blending Brushes. These brushes have super soft bristles to create soft, smooth blending with your inks.

Any Occasion, Cards, Blending BrushesConnie DouglasFebruary 20, 2021Blending Brushes, Dragonfly Garden, Sweet Strawberry, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #wasagaproud, #staynor, #collingwood, #stampinup, #shareloveComment

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

World Card Making Day

Today is World Card Making Day. Why not join the fun and spend some time crafting today, making a lovely hand made card to send someone. It will absolutely brighten their day, and you get to have fun creating.

Birthday, CardsConnie DouglasOctober 3, 2020Sailing Home, Itty Bitty Birthdays, World Card Making Day, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #staynor, #collingwood, #stampinup, #makeacard, #makeacardsendacardComment

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

Hello Pumpkin

Hello Pumpkin! The September Paper Pumpkin box is so pretty, I will definitely use this one again! The deep burnt orange colour makes you think of Fall and all the wonderful colours that surround us in nature at this time of year.

Cards, Paper PumpkinConnie DouglasSeptember 29, 2020Paper Pumpkin, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #staynor, #collingwood, #stampinup, #paperpumpkinComment

3D Gilded Autumn

I am loving the Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper, and have posted a couple of cards using some of it, but today I have a fun 3D project that shows off this pretty paper.

3 D, TutorialsConnie DouglasSeptember 26, 2020Gilded Autumn SDSP, Autumn Punch Pack, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #collingwood, #staynor, #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

Ink To Block Technique

Today I have a fun technique to share. As with most things in our wonderful crafting world, there are many variations of this technique that may give you slightly different results.

Any Occasion, Cards, TechniquesConnie DouglasSeptember 19, 2020Ink to block technique, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #collingwood, #staynor, #stampinup Comments

House In The Woods

A friend of mine moved to Cape Breton this summer. She and her husband bought a house on several acres of land, in the woods. Perhaps not to everyones tastes, but it suits them.

Any Occasion, Cards, Thinking of YouConnie DouglasSeptember 17, 2020Snow Front, Peaceful Moments, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #collingwood, #staynor, #stampinupComment

Gilded Autumn Meets Forever Fern

If you follow my blog, you know I love Designer Series Paper, and this card is no exception! Today I used the Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper. It is stunning, with it’s pretty colours and patterns, and Copper Foil accents.

Birthday, CardsConnie DouglasSeptember 15, 2020Forever Fern Bundle, Guilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper, Peaceful Moments, Brushed Metallic Cardstock, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #staynor, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

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

Merry Little Wish

I love the Gnome For The Holidays stamp set, the little gnomes are so cute! The last card I posted from this set was not a Christmas card, (you can see that card here) so today I have a little gnome all decked out for some Christmas celebrating for you.

Cards, Christmas, ColouringConnie DouglasSeptember 3, 2020Gnome For The Holidays, 'Tis The Season DSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #collingwood, #staynor, #stampinupComment

It's Here!!

The brand new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine is now available for you to order. It is totally awesome and cute, and I’m loving it. It is easy to use, all sandwich instructions are right on the plates, and folds up for easy transport and storage.

Any Occasion, ToolsConnie DouglasSeptember 1, 2020Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #collingwood, #staynor, #stampinupComment

Returning Favourite

There are many things to love about the current Mini Catalogue, but one of them for sure is that they have returned some favourite items from last year’s mini. The Christmas Gleaming Variety Bundle is one of those.

Cards, ChristmasConnie DouglasAugust 29, 2020Christmas Gleaming Variety Bundle, Christmas Gleaming Stamp Set, Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack, Wrapped in Christmas stamp set, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #staynor, #collingwood, #wasagabeach, #stampinupComment