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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

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

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

An Oldie But A Goodie!

An Oldie But A Goodie!

One of the first techniques I learned when I first started stamping was Sponging. It is a simple technique that is easy and fun to do, and can really change the look of your card.

Any Occasion, Cards, TechniquesConnie DouglasOctober 27, 2020Gilded Autumn SDSP, Beautiful Autumn, sponging, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Kissing

Kissing

At a time in our lives where we have dramatically reduced our close contact, here is some Kissing that won’t spread germs! I used the Kissing Technique when stamping these cards.

Any Occasion, Cards, TechniquesConnie DouglasOctober 17, 2020Ridiculously Awesome, Winter Woods, Touched My Heart, Kissing Technique, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Enjoy The Cottage

Enjoy The Cottage

As part of a wedding gift, I gave some friends use of my cottage, and they are using it this weekend. I made this card to welcome them for their stay.

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasOctober 10, 2020Waterfront, Rooted in Nature, Good Morning Magnolia, sponging, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Happy Anniversary

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

Giving Back in the Community

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

Tool Tuesday

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

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

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

Plaid Adventure

Plaid Adventure

I have been playing with some of the Plaid Tidings 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper in my recent posts, and continue with another pattern from that pack today. I love plaids, especially for the fall and Christmas, and this pack has lots of great plaid patterns to choose from.

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasSeptember 8, 2020Beautiful World, World Map Dies, Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder, Plaid Tidings DSPComment

Thankful

Thankful

We live in very different times from just a year ago, yet some of the new crazy is becoming our new normal. It means we are all learning to adjust to our new world, some is not so good, but other things are better now than they used to be.

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasSeptember 5, 2020Country Home, Plaid Tidings DSP, Stitched So Sweetly DiesComment

It's Here!!

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

Masking Technique

Masking Technique

Today I have an easy technique that can really add to your stamping. It is called masking, and if you are willing to do some fussy cutting (or die cutting if available!!) it is easy.

Any Occasion, Cards, TechniquesConnie DouglasAugust 27, 2020Nature's Beauty, Itty Bitty Greetings, Gilded Autumn SDSP, Brushed Metallic Cardstock, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #stampinupComment

Hello Tulips

Hello Tulips

I was getting a bit caught up in Christmas cards recently, but wanted to take a break and do some ‘everyday’ crafting. I went to a stamp set I haven’t used for a while, Timeless Tulips, and it was perfect for my task!

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasAugust 25, 2020Timeless Tulips, Plaid Tidings, Plaid Tidings DSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #stampinupComment

Gnome For The Holidays

Gnome For The Holidays

You may be going ‘Gnome’ for the holidays, but why wait? These cute guys are heading home now! This is such a cute stamp set, and not just for your holiday crafting.

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasAugust 15, 2020Gnome For The Holidays, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #stampinupComment

In The Pines

In The Pines

You may remember a recent post titled Ridiculously Awesome. (You can see it HERE if you missed it)
I used a piece of Cinnamon Cider Designer Series Paper with a centre cut out. My card today uses that cut out!

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasAugust 8, 2020In The Pines Bundle, Forever Fern, In Colour DSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #stampinupComment