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Stamparatus Basics
Stamparatus Basics

The Stamparatus is an awesome tool for so many crafting techniques, but getting started can be a bit daunting, so here are some basics and tips for success.

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Cards, Birthday, ChristmasConnie DouglasStamparatus, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroftComment
Stamping - Tips and Tricks
Stamping - Tips and Tricks

At a recent Tips & Tricks Class, one of my customers wanted some tips for stamping. Starting with some basic how to’s, and some other neat tricks. So that’s what we did!

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Any Occasion, Birthday, Cards, Stamparatus, TechniquesConnie DouglasStamping, Free As A Bird, Nature's Beauty, Biggest Wish, Stamparatus, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroftComment
CASEing An Old Favourite
CASEing An Old Favourite

CASEing favourite cards you have made in the past can be a great way to inspire your creative side.

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Birthday, CardsConnie DouglasPrized Peony, Timeless Tulips, Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder, Birthday card, CASE, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroftComment
A Special Birthday
A Special Birthday

One of my customers requested a custom made birthday card for her 1 year old granddaughter. She asked for something bright and filled with sunshine and happy!

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Baby, Birthday, CardsConnie Douglas#customecard, Nature's Beauty, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroft, Birthday cardComment
Beauty Of The Earth Suite
Beauty Of The Earth Suite

The Beauty of the Earth Suite is a wonderful new bundle and suite in the annual catalogue. It has a number of options for tree or shrub images, along with matching dies, a Bark 3D Embossing Folder and lovely Designer Series Paper.

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Any Occasion, Cards, Birthday, Masculine, Thinking of YouConnie DouglasBeauty Of The Earth Suite, Beauty Of Friendship Bundle, Beauty of the Earth DSP, #beautyoftheearth, #beautyoffriendship, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroftComment
Cut & Create - Expressions in Ink
Cut & Create - Expressions in Ink

At a recent Facebook Live I shared some cards using the stunning Expressions In Ink Specialty Designer Series Paper. This paper is perfect for Cut & Create cards.

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Any Occasion, Birthday, Cards, Cut & CreateConnie Douglas#cutandcreate, Cut & Create, Happy Thoughts, Expressions In Ink SDSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroft, Quick and EasyComment
Welcome to the New In Colours
Welcome to the New In Colours

The new Annual Catalogue is out, and that means 5 new In Colours to play with. This year we have 5 pretty colours that coordinate with each other as well as our existing colour selections. So much fun!

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Birthday, CardsConnie DouglasIn Colours, Hand-Penned Petals, Days To Remember, Double Oval Punch, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroft, #incoloursComment
Basic Borders
Basic Borders

Today I want to introduce you to the Basic Borders Dies. They are anything but basic!! There are 6 dies in this set, and they can be used to cut gorgeous edges on all your projects.

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Any Occasion, Birthday, CardsConnie DouglasBasic Borders Dies, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroftComment
Lunch Break Celebrating Simple Stamping
Lunch Break Celebrating Simple Stamping

My Facebook Live - Lunch Break today celebrated Simple Stamping including tone on tone and stamping off, using the Enjoy The Moment stamp set.

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Birthday, Cards, Lunch BreakConnie DouglasEnjoy The Moment, #simplestamping, In Colours, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #enjoythemomentComment
CASE Cards
CASE Cards

I am proud to say that I am a Canadian Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. I love to craft and I love the products. They are high quality, have fabulous colour coordination, lots of stamps, dies, papers, embellishments, tools, and more.

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Birthday, Cards, Join My TeamConnie DouglasCASE the Catty, Butterfly Brilliance, Brilliant Wings Dies, #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
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
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
Simple Stamping, Simple Layers
Simple Stamping, Simple Layers

At my last Tips & Tricks class, one of the topics we chatted about was how to make nice layers for cards. Here are two cards that are easy to make, and have a great layered depth to them.

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Birthday, Cards, Simple StampingConnie DouglasFour Season Floral, #simplestamping, #simplelayers, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #fourseasonfloralComment
Sand & Sea
Sand & Sea

I’m playing with the Friends are Like Seashells Bundle from the Sand & Sea Suite again today. This time I have a fancy fold card to share with you.

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Birthday, CardsConnie DouglasSand & Sea Suite, Friends Are Like Seashells Bundle, Love You Always SDSP, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #collingwood, #stayner, #stampinupblogger, #craftblogger, #craftersofinstagram, #cardmakersofinstagram, #maker, #creative, #wasagaproud, #friendsarelikeseashells, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade Comments
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
Simply Well Suited
Simply Well Suited

It can be fun to ‘think outside the box’ and get creative with our crafting supplies, but some days I like to craft and just let the theme of the stamps and supplies carry the flow to creating simple cards.

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Any Occasion, Birthday, Cards, MasculineConnie DouglasHandsomely Suited, Well Suited DSP, Well Said, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #wasagaproud, #stayner, #collingwood, #supportlocal, #stampinupComment