Blog — Great Stamping with Connie

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

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

Fun Fold

When our world changed with Covid, I decided to dedicate some time to trying some new fun fold cards.

Cards, Thank You, Fun FoldConnie DouglasAugust 22, 2020Fun Fold, In Good Taste DSP, Four Season Floral, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #stampinup Comments

Beauty and Elegance

Oh my gosh, I’m in LOVE with the Poinsettia Petals Bundle!!
When you stack the flower petal layers together, it is super easy to create a beautiful poinsettia flower. It is both beautiful and elegant.

Cards, ChristmasConnie DouglasAugust 20, 2020Poinsettia Petals Bundle, Poinsettia Petals, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #stampinupComment

Awesome At Any Age

I love celebrating birthdays with friends and family. I also love celebrating how awesome we all are, with our unique qualities that make us the special person we each are.

Birthday, CardsConnie DouglasAugust 18, 2020Good Morning Magnolia, Magnolia Memory Dies, Itty Bitty Birthdays, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #stampinupComment

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

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

Lovely You - Cut and Create

If you follow me, you know I love, love, love Designer Series Paper. Stampin’ Up! has so many pretty colours and papers, and many of the DSP pieces are beautiful beyond description.

Cut and Create, Cards, Any OccasionConnie DouglasAugust 6, 2020Lovely You, Designer Series Paper, #cutandcreate, #cutandcreatecraftycards, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #stampinup Comments

Simple Sunshine

Want to make some quick and easy cards that show off some pretty Designer Series Paper? Here is a great layout to follow.

Any Occasion, Cards, Quick & CuteConnie DouglasAugust 4, 2020Flowers For Every Season DSP, Ridiculously Awesome, Quick and Cute, Quick and Easy, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #stampinupComment

Sneak Peek - New Mini Catalogue

A new mini catalogue will go live in early August. As a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator we get to order early and start playing with all the new products before they go live to everyone. Just one of the great perks of being a Demonstrator!

Any Occasion, Cards, Join My TeamConnie DouglasAugust 1, 2020In The Pines Bundle, Pine Woods Dies, In The Pines, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #stampinup, Join My TeamComment

Ridiculously Awesome

I love the stamp set Ridiculously Awesome with all the big bold happy sentiments. This is one of my favourite stamps in the set because I like to make every day ridiculously awesome!

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasJuly 30, 2020Ridiculously Awesome, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #stampinupComment

Christmas in July

The month would not be complete without a card to celebrate Christmas in July! The August - December mini catalogue goes live on August 4, and it is packed full of great items, including lots of great Christmas sets.

Cards, Christmas, ColouringConnie DouglasJuly 28, 2020Peaceful Nativity Bundle, Peaceful Nativity, Nativity Dies, Christmas in July, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #stampinupComment

World of Good Suite

Today I have a video for you to introduce the World of Good Suite. This is a great suite of products for anyone that enjoys travel, or world adventures.

Any Occasion, Cards, VideoConnie DouglasJuly 25, 2020World of Good Suite, World Map Dies, Beautiful World, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #stampinupComment

Forever Greenery - Fun Fold Tutorial

If you know me, you know I love Designer Series Paper. It is so easy to work with. You can do all sorts of things with it, not just cards. If you are making a card, you can use DSP as your focal point for a super quick and easy card, or you can do something a bit more fancy.

Birthday, Cards, TutorialsConnie DouglasJuly 23, 2020Forevery Greenery Suite, Forever Fern Bundle, Forever Greenery DSP, By The DockComment

Thank You Sunshine

Do you have some stamps, ink and paper? If so, it is easy to create pretty cards to share. Sure there are lots of beautiful things you can add to your stamping collection. Stunning Designer Series Paper, ribbon, gems and other embellishments, fancy die cuts, embossing and so much more, but if you are new to stamping, you really don’t need a lot to get started.

Cards, Challenges, Simple Stamping, Thank YouConnie DouglasJuly 21, 2020Butterfly Gala, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #stampinup, #simplestamping, #sharesunshineComment

Forever Greenery - Part 3

Today I have some more cards that I showed in my video of the Forever Greenery Suite, and another tutorial for you.

Any Occasion, Cards, 3 D, TutorialsConnie DouglasJuly 18, 2020Forever Fern Bundle, Forever Greenery DSP, Forevery Greenery Suite, Forever Blossoms, Cherry Blossoms Dies, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #stampinupComment

Positively Friends

The Positive Thoughts stamp set has some wonderful sentiments that seem very appropriate these last few months. The Covid-19 virus has given many of us time to reflect on what really matters most in our lives, and sending a card can show someone how much you care.

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasJuly 16, 2020Positive Thoughts, Nature's Thoughts, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #stampinupComment

Ridiculously Awesome

When you reach $1,000,000 in personal sales with Stampin’ Up! it is a really big deal. There is a big celebration and you get to help design a stamp set. How ridiculously awesome is that?

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasJuly 14, 2020Ridiculously Awesome, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #stampinup Comments

A Happy Little Birthday Wish

Looking for some quick and pretty cards to give to friends to wish them a happy birthday? Reach for the Make Beautiful Things brochure from Stampin’ Up! and you have the answer!

Birthday, CardsConnie DouglasJuly 11, 2020Make Beautiful Things brochure, Four Season Floral, Flowers For Every Season Cards & MoreComment

Cottage Love

My Dad built a cottage for us when I was a child, and our family still loves going there. It is one of my daughter’s favourite places.

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasJuly 10, 2020By The Dock, Waterfront, Mountain Air, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeachstamping, #stampinupComment