Posts in Any Occasion
Sweet Strawberry - How Sweet Is This?
Sweet Strawberry - How Sweet Is This?

As I’m sure you know, I love paper crafting! I have made many friends through this craft, and am grateful for each and every one. Some of the best friends I have made are now members of my Great Stamping Believers Team, and I love crafting with them. For our recent team crafting event, we decided we would make Bagalopes.

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3 D, Any OccasionConnie DouglasBagalope, Gift Bag, Sweet Strawberry, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwoodComment
It's A Party!
It's A Party!

I love Paper Pumpkin Kits - the fabulous box that comes to my door each month and is filled with everything I need for a fun crafting escape.

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Any Occasion, Birthday, Cards, Paper PumpkinConnie DouglasPaper Pumpkin, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #paperpumpkinComment
Boho Indigo
Boho Indigo

The Boho Indigo Medley will retire very soon, but you can still purchase this Product Medley. There are so many beautiful elements in this Medley, your creativity can run wild.

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Any Occasion, Cards, RetirementConnie DouglasBoho Indigo Product Medly, Boho Indigo DSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwoodComment
Sponging and Blending Fun
Sponging and Blending Fun

At our Tips & Tricks event the other night we did some sponging and blending with ink, using sponges and Blending Brushes.

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Blending Brushes, Cards, Any Occasion, BirthdayConnie DouglasBlending Brushes, sponging, background, cat punch, #tipsandtricks, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwoodComment
Fun Layout
Fun Layout

Here is a fun card layout that we did at one of my Mystery Stamping Events. I love how versatile this layout is, allowing you to shift some of the pieces up or down, coming from the top or side.

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Any Occasion, Cards, Fun FoldConnie DouglasIn Good Taste DSP, Forever Greenery DSP, World of Good SDSP, Flowers For Every Season DSP, Boho Indigo DSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwoodComment
Colourful True Love
Colourful True Love

The True Love Designer Series Paper has great black and white flower images and some eye popping geometric designs. It can be used as is in black and white, and is also great for colouring.

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Any Occasion, Cards, Blending BrushesConnie DouglasTrue Love Designer Series Paper, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood Comments
Good Bye High Tide
Good Bye High Tide

The High Tide stamp set will retire soon, so I wanted to share another card that uses that set.

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Anniversary, Any Occasion, Cards, MasculineConnie DouglasHigh Tide, Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty Greetings, Classic Label Punch, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwoodComment
More Blossoms In Bloom With A Technique
More Blossoms In Bloom With A Technique

The other day I shared some cards made using the Blossoms In Bloom Bundle. Today I have a couple more, made with the Joseph’s Coat Technique.

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Any Occasion, Cards, Sponging, TechniquesConnie DouglasBlossoms In Bloom, Many Layered Blossoms Dies, Joseph's Coat, #technique, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, Blending BrushesComment
Blossoms In Bloom
Blossoms In Bloom

The Blossoms In Bloom stamp set and coordinating Many Layered Blossoms Dies is a great bundle in the annual catalogue. I have admired it for a while, but only recently purchased it, and today I want to show it off!

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Any Occasion, Birthday, Cards, Simple Stamping, Step It UpConnie DouglasBlossoms In Bloom, Many Layered Blossoms Dies, #simplestamping, #stepitup, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwoodComment
Fun With Designer Series Paper
Fun With Designer Series Paper

At one of our Mystery Card events we created cards that show off lots of our pretty Designer Series Paper. This card is easy to create in any theme you like, just pick your favourite DSP and start crafting!

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Any Occasion, Birthday, Cards, Cut and CreateConnie DouglasHydrangea Hill DSP, Designer Series Paper, Good Morning Magnolia, Butterfly Gala, Hydrangea Haven Stamp Set, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwoodComment
Keeping It Neutral
Keeping It Neutral

There are lots of amazing colours in the Stampin’ Up! colour families, but sometimes I like to take advantage of all the lovely neutrals we have as well.

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Any Occasion, Birthday, Cards, Catalogue, MasculineConnie DouglasIn Good Taste DSP, Prized Peony, Peony Garden DSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwoodComment
Happy Birthday Favs
Happy Birthday Favs

Today is my birthday, and what better way to celebrate than with some of my Stampin’ Up! favs! I have used some of my favourite colours, stamps and tools to create cards to share with you today.

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Any Occasion, Birthday, Cards, TechniquesConnie DouglasBoho Indigo Product Medly, Ridiculously Awesome, Blending Brushes, Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder, Ornate Garden Specialty DSP, Ornate Borders Dies, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwoodComment
Tips and Tricks - Making Pretty Cards
Tips and Tricks - Making Pretty Cards

More from the last Tips & Tricks evening! Along with simple layers, we also played with Water Painters. Oh what fun!

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Colouring, Cards, Any OccasionConnie DouglasWater Painter, To A Wild Rose, Pretty Perennials, Wild Rose dies, Four Season Floral, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #tipsandtricksComment
Butterfly Brilliance Collection - Part 3
Butterfly Brilliance Collection - Part 3

Today is the third (and final for now) installment in my Butterfly Brilliance Collection launch. I have had a great time creating with this wonderful collection and have three more cards to share with you today.

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Any Occasion, Birthday, CardsConnie DouglasButterfly Brilliance Bundle, Butterfly Brilliance Collection, Brilliant Wings Dies, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #butterflybrilliancebundleComment
Butterfly Brilliance Collection - Part 2
Butterfly Brilliance Collection - Part 2

I am continuing to showcase the Butterfly Brilliance Collection this week, and have some more cards to share with you.

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Any Occasion, Cards, Stamparatus, TechniquesConnie DouglasButterfly Brilliance Collection, Butterfly Brilliance Bundle, Butterfly Bijou DSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #collingwood, #stayner, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, #wasagaproud, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #stampinupblogger, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #craftblogger, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #craftersofinstagram, #cardmakersofinstagram, #maker, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #creative, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmadeComment
Colour Me True Love
Colour Me True Love

The True Love Designer Series Paper in the January to June Mini Catalogue is made for those of us who need a colouring escape from time to time!

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Any Occasion, Cards, Colouring, Thinking of YouConnie DouglasTrue Love Designer Series Paper, Fine Art Ribbon, Forever Greener Trim Combo Pack, Mossy Meadow Braided Linen Trim, Good Morning Magnolia, Touch of Ink, Happy Thoughts, Stampin' Blends, Blending Brushes, Watercolour Pencils, Water Painter, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #wasagaproud, #stayner, #collingwood, #supportlocal, #stampinup, Colouring, Coloring Comments
Friends Are Like Seashells Meet Blending Brushes
Friends Are Like Seashells Meet Blending Brushes

At my catalogue kick off in January I gave a demonstration using the new Blending Brushes. These brushes have super soft, fine bristles, and are tons of fun to play with. They give a lovely smooth finish to your ink blending.

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Any Occasion, Cards, Blending BrushesConnie DouglasFriends Are Like Seashells Bundle, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Blending Brushes, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #wasagaproud, #stayner, #collingwood, #supportlocal, #stampinupComment