Blog — Great Stamping with Connie

Good Friends

A good friend is truly a gift. I have a number of really good friends, and I am grateful for each and every one of them. They enrich my life, make the tough times easier, and the good times fantastic. I am simply thankful for them.

Any Occasion, Cards, Thank YouConnie DouglasMay 30, 2020Special Someone, Special Day Dies, Country Home, Garden Lane DSPComment

Summertime

In the last week or so, we have gone from late winter chilly weather, to mid-summer hot. It has been a crazy turnaround in temperature. Today it was 32 degrees!! The heat has made all the leaves burst open, and more flowers are blooming every day. I couldn’t help but make a summertime card for my post today.

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasMay 28, 2020Dockside Dies, By The Dock, Watercolour Pencils, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeachstamping, #stampinupComment

One Day At A Time

With everything that is going on in our world right now it is easy to become overwhelmed, so today I have some good advice for all of us!

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasMay 26, 2020Garden Lane DSP, Covid-19 Giveback, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeachstamping, #stampinup, #sharesunshine, #SUdifferencemakerComment

Healing Vibes

Last night a group of us got together to Craft and Chatter. It was great fun to get together apart, using Zoom. With our new physical distancing in place it is really nice to stay connected with other crafters, and this was a great way to do it.

Any Occasion, Cards, StamparatusConnie DouglasMay 21, 2020Healing Hugs, Positive Thoughts, Stamparatus, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeachstamping, #stampinupComment

A Fun Technique

Today I have a fun and easy technique that gives your cards an interesting look. It is the Q-Tip technique, and it is a lot of fun!

Any Occasion, Cards, TechniquesConnie DouglasMay 20, 2020Snow Front, Waterfront, Q-Tip Technique, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #stampinupComment

Roses, Roses, Roses

One of my newest loves is the To A Wild Rose stamp set. I first posted a card using the set recently, (see that post here) and have wanted to play with it some more ever since, so today is the day.

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasMay 16, 2020To A Wild Rose, Wild Rose dies, Well Said, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeachstamping, #stampinupComment

More From the Covid-19 Giveback Stamp Set

Last week I did a post about a brand new Digital Stamp Set that is giving back to Covid-19 work. If you missed the post, you can get all the details about the program here. Today I have some more cards to share with you that used more of the sentiments and images from the stamp set.

Cards, Any OccasionConnie DouglasMay 12, 2020#covid19, Covid-19 Giveback, #sharesunshine, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeachstampingComment

Hello Sunshine

The weather has been rather cold here recently, but thankfully most days have been bright and sunny. Sara Douglass our Stampin’ Up! CEO started to #sharesunshine with everyone as a way of cheering people up during Covid-19. My card for today is bright and sunny, and one the ways I am working to #sharesunshine.

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasMay 9, 2020Butterfly Gala, Butterfly Duet Punch, Good Morning Magnolia, #sharesunshine, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeachstampingComment

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

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

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