Blog — Great Stamping with Connie

Sale-a-Bration, the best Stampin’ Up! sale and way to really extend your crafting budget has begun. It is a fantastic time to get some beautiful products for FREE, just by ordering items you wanted anyway. What a great bonus!

Any Occasion, Cards, Sale-a-BrationConnie DouglasJanuary 19, 2021Ridiculously Awesome, Paper Blooms, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinup, #simplestampingComment

Dragonfly Garden

Dragonfly Garden is a new stamp set now available in the January to June Mini catalogue, and I’m having a lot of fun creating with it. My blog post on Thursday used it, and I’m using it again today, but this time, no dragonflies!!

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasJanuary 16, 2021Dragonfly Garden, Dandy Garden DSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

1, 2, 3, Cards For Everyone

Whether you are new to stamping and card making or have been at it for years, there are lots of ways to create beautiful handmade cards.

Cards, Thank You, Simple Stamping, Step It UpConnie DouglasJanuary 14, 2021Dragonfly Garden, Dragonflies Punch, Thank you, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinup, #simplestampingComment

Sympathy Cards

I needed to make some sympathy cards, so decided to make four cards to share with you today.

Cards, SympathyConnie DouglasJanuary 12, 2021Floral Essence, Flowers For Every Season DSP, Woven Heirlooms, Peaceful Moments, Timeless Tulips, Touched My Heart, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinup Comments

Waves of Blue

The Quite Curvy Bundle is a fun way to create interesting cards that can also be quick and easy. The dies cut a wonderful rolling wave like shape and this one has little dots to add background colour and interest.

Birthday, CardsConnie DouglasJanuary 9, 2021Quite Curvy Bundle, Curvy Dies, Quite Curvy, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Nature's Thoughts

Nature’s Thoughts is a die set in the annual catalogue that coordinates with the Positive Thoughts stamp set. Today I used only the dies, as I wanted to make a card with very little stamping - just for something different!

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasJanuary 7, 2021Nature's Thoughts, Cherry Blossoms Dies, Peony Garden DSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Snow Front

I was looking for a stamp set that I hadn’t used for a while, and decided to play with Snow Front. This stamp set is from the Annual Catalogue and has lots of fun images to play with to create whatever scene you like.

Any Occasion, Cards, ColouringConnie DouglasJanuary 5, 2021Snow Front, Forever Fern, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Beary Comforting

We had lots of fun and laughs at our December Paper Pumpkin Party. The Beary Comforting kit is so cute, our cards couldn’t help but be adorable.

Any Occasion, Cards, Events, Paper PumpkinConnie DouglasJanuary 2, 2021Paper Pumpkin, PP Party, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinup, #paperpumpkinComment

Quite Curvy Variety Bundle

The Quite Curvy Variety Bundle is only available until January 4, 2021. Have you ordered it yet? The Quite Curvy bundle will be available in the new Mini Catalogue, but until Jan. 4 you can get the variety bundle.

Anniversary, Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasDecember 31, 2020Quite Curvy Variety Bundle, Enjoy The Moment, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Enjoy Every Moment

Enjoy The Moment is a stamp set from the new Mini Catalogue that goes live on January 5, 2021. It is a wonderful stamp set with seed pod images and some lovely sentiments.

Birthday, CardsConnie DouglasDecember 29, 2020Enjoy The Moment, Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Let's Celebrate With Simple Stamping

Sometimes in our crazy world, simple is best. Simple stamping, using just stamps, ink, and paper can be a great way to share a message and some joy with a handmade card. Let’s celebrate with #simplestamping.

Any Occasion, Cards, Challenges, Simple StampingConnie DouglasDecember 22, 2020Special Someone, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinup, #simplestampingComment

Evergreen Forest

I spent some time playing with the Evergreen Forest Embossing Folder. This is such a pretty embossing folder it can easily be the focal point of you cards.

Cards, Christmas, Quick & CuteConnie DouglasDecember 12, 2020Evergreen Forest Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty Christmas, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Monochrome Pretty Peacock

I have been on a bit of a Pretty Peacock roll recently. Today it is the star of my card as I decided go monochrome.

Anniversary, CardsConnie DouglasDecember 8, 2020Buffalo Check, Ridiculously Awesome, Monochrome, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinup Comments

Forever Fern Anniversary

I took a break from Christmas projects to make an Anniversary card for my Brother and Sister-in-Law. I decided to use the Forever Fern Designer Series paper as my base focal point.

Anniversary, Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasDecember 5, 2020Forever Fern Bundle, Forever Fern, Forever Greenery DSP, So Sentimental, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Shaky Shaky - Super Simple Shaker Card

Shaker cards are so much fun, but they can be a little time consuming to make . . . until now! Today I have a super simple shaker card to share with you. It is quick and easy to make, but still has all the fun of a traditional shaker card.

Cards, Christmas, Fun Fold, Shaker CardConnie DouglasDecember 3, 2020Itty Bitty Christmas, Feels Like Frost, shaker card, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Joy of Sharing

If you are new to stamping and card making, the All-Inclusive Kits from Stampin’ Up! are a fantastic way to go. The kit gives you everything you need to complete the projects, perfect for new stampers, busy stampers, and those who want to easily take crafting on the go. The Joy of Sharing All-Inclusive Card Kit is a great kit for your Christmas crafting supplies.

Cards, Christmas, Classes and EventsConnie DouglasDecember 1, 2020Joy of Sharing, All Inclusive Card Kit, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

More Prized Peony Colouring

Recently I showed you how to add colour to the Peony Garden Designer Series Paper using ink and sponge daubers. Today I’m back at adding colour, but this time I used my Stampin’ Blend Markers.

Birthday, Cards, ColouringConnie DouglasNovember 28, 2020Prized Peony, Peony Garden DSP, By The Dock, colouring, coloringComment

Crazy Lady

My summer walking buddy earned the title of Crazy Lady. (in a good way!!) She would push us to walk a little further every day, to find the break in the rain to make sure we got our walk in, and generally motivate and challenge us to stay active. For that, she earned the title of Crazy Lady. There is an emoji that she found that has a woman flinging the skirt of her red dress around as she dances. That became out Crazy Lady emoji.

Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasNovember 26, 2020Crazy Lady, Heartwarming Hugs DSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Peony Garden - Just Add Colour

The Peony Garden Designer Series Paper is lovely. The soft and muted colours Basic Grey, Grey Granite and Petal Pink make a lovely backdrop for lots of cards. Today though, I wanted something brighter, with more colour.

Any Occasion, Cards, ColouringConnie DouglasNovember 24, 2020So Sentimental, Peony Garden DSP, colouring, sponge daubers, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment

Tips and Tricks - Making Your Own Designer Series Paper

I love making my own Designer Series Paper. Choosing the colours I love, and stamps that fit my mood, there is no right or wrong. What could be better?

Cards, Christmas, One Sheet WonderConnie DouglasNovember 21, 2020Snowflake Wishes stamp set, So Many Snowflakes Dies, One Sheet Wonder, Create Your Own DSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #wasagabeachstamping, #wasagacrafting, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #stampinupComment