Blog — Great Stamping with Connie

Simple Snowman Stamping

We have had our first snowfall of the season, and although it was just a bit, and melted over the next couple days, it did make me start thinking of snowmen. I didn’t build one outside, but I did build a card with one!

Cards, Christmas, Simple Stamping, TechniquesConnie DouglasNovember 19, 2020Snowman Season, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #simplestamping, #stampinup Comments

Double Wonder - Step It Up

The Double Wonder layout for cards is a fun way to use your beautiful Designer Series Paper and create 11 pretty cards. They can be quick and easy, but at my class last week we stepped it up a notch, adding extra layers and embellishments.

Cards, Christmas, Classes and Events, Double WonderConnie DouglasNovember 17, 2020Heartwarming Hugs DSP, Double Wonder, Wrapped in Christmas stamp set, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

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

Peaceful Nativity - Sponging

I love the effect of sponging a background. It gives subtle shading with highlights and lowlights. I used sponging to create the background for this card.

Cards, Christmas, Techniques, SpongingConnie DouglasNovember 12, 2020sponging, Peaceful Nativity, Peaceful Nativity Bundle, technique, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

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

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

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

Have You Seen This Kit?

There are so many wonderful items in our Mini Catalogue, it can be easy to miss things. Sometimes too, it is hard to tell how beautiful things are just from the pictures in the catalogue.
Today I want to draw your attention to the Joy of Sharing All Inclusive Card Kit.

Cards, Christmas, Classes and Events, KitsConnie DouglasNovember 3, 2020Joy of Sharing, #greatstampingwithconnie, All Inclusive Card Kit, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

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

Simple Stamping - Can't Thank You Enough

Today I have a super simple and totally cute Thank You card to share with you. I made this for the Stampin’ Up! #simplestamping for October. Almost missed it, but sneaking it in before the end of the month.

Cards, Quick & Cute, Simple Stamping, Thank YouConnie DouglasOctober 29, 2020So Sentimental, Note cards and envelopes, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinup, #simplestampingComment

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

Fall Birthday Wishes

Do you have a special friend or family member celebrating a birthday in the fall? Here is a perfect card to celebrate the season and their special day.

Birthday, CardsConnie DouglasOctober 22, 2020Gilded Autumn SDSP, Autumn Punch Pack, Itty Bitty Birthdays, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

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

Snowflake Wishes

We have enjoyed some relatively nice fall weather the last few days, so (thankfully) the only snowflakes around are the ones on my card!

Cards, Christmas, ChallengesConnie DouglasOctober 15, 2020Snowflake Splendor Suite, Snowflake Wishes stamp set, So Many Snowflakes Dies, #FabFri199, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinup Comments

Quick and Easy Christmas

Are you looking for some quick and easy ideas for making multiples of a Christmas card? These are the ones for you!

Cards, Christmas, Quick & CuteConnie DouglasOctober 13, 2020Toile Tidings DSP, Wrapped in Christmas stamp set, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

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

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

World Card Making Day

Today is World Card Making Day. Why not join the fun and spend some time crafting today, making a lovely hand made card to send someone. It will absolutely brighten their day, and you get to have fun creating.

Birthday, CardsConnie DouglasOctober 3, 2020Sailing Home, Itty Bitty Birthdays, World Card Making Day, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #staynor, #collingwood, #stampinup, #makeacard, #makeacardsendacardComment

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

Hello Pumpkin

Hello Pumpkin! The September Paper Pumpkin box is so pretty, I will definitely use this one again! The deep burnt orange colour makes you think of Fall and all the wonderful colours that surround us in nature at this time of year.

Cards, Paper PumpkinConnie DouglasSeptember 29, 2020Paper Pumpkin, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #staynor, #collingwood, #stampinup, #paperpumpkinComment