Posts in Cards
Hand Penned Birthday
Hand Penned Birthday

A friend was celebrating a special birthday, so I wanted to give her a special card. The Hand Penned Bundle was perfect for the occasion.

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Birthday, CardsConnie Douglas#greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroft, bigg, Biggest Wish, Penned Flowers Dies, Pretty Flowers Embossing FolderComment
Thinking Of You With Simple Stamping
Thinking Of You With Simple Stamping

If you want to make some pretty cards without using a lot of supplies, turn to our gorgeous Designer Series Paper! Starting with pretty paper, and some simple stamping and you are well on your way to creating wonderful handmade cards.

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Any Occasion, Cards, Thinking of YouConnie DouglasSweet Symmetry DSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroft, #simplestampingComment
Coming Soon - Nature's Harvest
Coming Soon - Nature's Harvest

The new Fall Mini Catalogue goes live on August 3rd, with all it’s wonderful new products. Today I have some cards made with the new Nature’s Harvest Bundle.

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Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasNature's Harvest Bundle, Nature's Harvest, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroft Comments
Fun With Scraps
Fun With Scraps

If you do a lot of crafting, you end up with a lot of scraps! There are lots of ways you can use these small pieces, turning them into lovely backdrops for cards.

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Any Occasion, Birthday, CardsConnie Douglas#funwithscraps, Biggest Wish, Tasteful Touches, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroftComment
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
Beauty Of Friendship
Beauty Of Friendship

The Beautiful Trees Dies are part of the Beauty of Friendship Bundle, and while I really like the stamp set, sometimes I like to create cards using just the dies.

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Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasBeauty Of Friendship Bundle, Enjoy The Moment, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroftComment
CASE The Catty
CASE The Catty

The Stampin’ Up! catalogues are filled with wonderful stamps, dies, papers, inks, embellishments and lots more.

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Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasSailing Home, CASE the Catty, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroftComment
Sweet Symmetry
Sweet Symmetry

The Sweet Symmetry Designer Series Paper has pretty pattern and lots of wonderful detail. It is great for making DSP the focal point of your card, or creating pretty backgrounds.

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Any Occasion, Christmas, CardsConnie DouglasSweet Symmetry DSP, Poinsettia Petals, Enjoy The Moment, Lovely You, DSP Sale, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroftComment
Pretty Cards That Are In Good Taste
Pretty Cards That Are In Good Taste

Whether you are looking for quick and cute, or lots of die cutting card ideas, starting with our wonderful Designer Series Paper is a great way to craft.

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Any Occasion, CardsConnie Douglas#simplestamping, #enjoythemoment, Designer Series Paper, Enjoy The Moment, Biggest Wish, Free As A Bird, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroftComment
Christmas In July
Christmas In July

Each year my July card class is Christmas In July, and that continues this year. I also decided to use that as my theme for my Mystery Stamping cards this month.

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Cards, ChristmasConnie DouglasTidings Of Christmas, Perfectly Plaid Stamp Set, Poinsettia Petals, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroftComment
Giving Back in the Community
Giving Back in the Community

I joined a church in my new area last fall, and this spring I had the opportunity to share card making with the ladies group.

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Any Occasion, Cards, Giving BackConnie Douglas#givingback, #community outreach, #weststidelutheranchurch, #simplestamping, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroftComment
Checked Wishes
Checked Wishes

The Pattern Party Designer Series Paper has lots of bright colours, but the flip side is black and white, and one of my favourites is the black and white checks.

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Any Occasion, CardsConnie Douglas#greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroft, Pattern Party DSP, Biggest WishComment
Simply Elegant
Simply Elegant

The Simply Elegant Specialty Designer Series Paper is elegant and rich. With lots of copper, gold and silver foil, it creates a stunning look for your cards and paper projects.

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Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasSimply Elegant SDSP, Nature's Beauty, Beauty Of Friendship, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroftComment
Embossed Sponging
Embossed Sponging

I love playing with ink techniques, and this is an easy one the gives awesome results. There are several ways to ‘ink’ a piece of embossed cardstock, this is just one.

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Any Occasion, Cards, TechniquesConnie Douglas#greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroft, Peaceful Moments, Prized Peony, Friends Are Like Seashells Bundle, #friendsarelikeseashells, #prizedpeony, Dragonfly Garden, Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder, Seashells 3D Embossing Folder, Pretty Flowers Embossing FolderComment
Celebrating Canada Day With Ontario Strawberries
Celebrating Canada Day With Ontario Strawberries

It’s Canada Day, and enjoying fresh Ontario Strawberries is a great way to celebrate.

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Any Occasion, Cards, Simple StampingConnie Douglas#greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroft, #sweetstrawberrybundle, Sweet Strawberry, Strawberry Builder Punch, #simplestampingComment
More Pattern Party Fun
More Pattern Party Fun

I love the Pattern Party Designer Series Paper that is available for purchase with Host Rewards. The paper has lots of bright colours and pretty patterns.

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Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasForever Fern, Biggest Wish, Pattern Party DSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroftComment
Celebrating Our Orioles
Celebrating Our Orioles

This spring MSH (my sweet husband) made an oriole feeder for our back deck. We love watching all the birds that come to visit.

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Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasBeauty Of Friendship Bundle, Beautiful Trees Dies, Neutrals 6x6 DSP, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroft, #beautyoffriendshipComment
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
Oh What Fun!
Oh What Fun!

We had another great night of mystery stamping, with card making and chatter.

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Any Occasion, Cards, ChallengesConnie DouglasEnjoy The Moment, Hand-Penned DSP, Dragonfly Garden, Dragonflies Punch, Pansy Petals DSP, Mystery Stamping, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroft, #nandpenedpetals, #pansypetals, #mysterystampingComment
Hand Penned Suite
Hand Penned Suite

The Hand Penned Suite has beautiful images in the stamp set, Hand Penned Petals, coordinating dies, pretty Designer Series Paper, and wonderful Genial Gems

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Any Occasion, CardsConnie DouglasHand Penned Suite, #greatstampingwithconnie, #stampinup, #localbusiness, #supportlocal, @Stampin' Up!, #stampinupdemo, #stampinupdemonstrator, #artsandcrafts, #artsandcraftssupplies, #crafting, #rubberstamping, #diy, #diycrafts, #cardmaking, #handstampedcard, #greetingcards, #stampinupcards, #handmadecards, #handmade, #wasagabeach, #stayner, #collingwood, #bancroftComment