Cynthia's Creative Corner – Sharing little works of art

JOURNEY OF FRIENDS

May 22, 2019

Hi there and welcome. Do you have those friends that you are willing to take a journey of life with? I think that the Peaceful Place stamp set is the perfect way to start that journey.

The perfect sentiment came from the new Good Morning Magnolia stamp set and sets off this peaceful picture perfectly.

I stamped the image first in Pear Pizzazz classic ink and then again in Old Olive classic ink. The Stamparatus makes it really easy to over-stamp and is great for larger stamps! If you have arthritus in your hands I highly recommend using this great tool!

Here’s the list of products used.
Product List

Peaceful Place Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146689] $30.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $10.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $13.25	Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100702] $11.50
Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad [147090] $10.25	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin’ Pad [147104] $10.25	Versamark Pad [102283] $12.25	Clear Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109130] $6.75
Heat Tool [129053] $41.00	Linen Thread [104199] $6.75	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $13.50	Stamparatus [146276] $67.00
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $9.50	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $5.50	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Have a great day and Happy Stamping!

A TRIO OF HAPPY PLANTS

Cynthia Stevenson

May 21, 2019

All Occasion

2 Comments

Good day to you. The weather has been perfect for planting but today I planted these pretty plants on paper!

The Sitting Here photopolymer stamp set is on the Last Chance list so I decided to use it one last time for The Paper Players Challenge.

I used several of the Stampin’ Write Markers from 4 different Colour families. Since the challenge is clean and simple, I decided to keep the colours to just Seaside Spray(New 2019-2021 InColor) and Whisper White.

Here’s the list of products for you.

Sitting Here Photopolymer Stamp Set [141589] $22.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $13.25	Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad [101406] $12.00	Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad [147089] $10.25
In Color 2018–2020 Stampin’ Write Markers [147159] $20.00	Subtles Stampin’ Write Markers [147156] $40.00	Regals Stampin’ Write Markers [147155] $40.00	Neutrals Stampin’ Write Markers [147158] $40.00
Banner Triple Punch [138292] $31.00	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $48.00	Basket Weave Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [146841] $12.25	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $9.50
Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

I was delighted to find that I was chosen as one of the winners for last week’s Paper Players challenge with this card. Thank you!

Have a great day and Happy Stamping!

GOOD MORNING MAGNOLIA

Cynthia Stevenson

May 20, 2019

All Occasion

Comments

Here’s another sneak peek of the Good Morning Magnolia stamp set and matching Magnolia Memory Dies for you on this Monday!

This is the largest stamp in this 2-piece set and it is magnificent! I was a little worried about how to colour it but pulled out the Stampin’ Blends and went for it! Not sure if magnolias come in yellow but hey, a little imagination doesn’t hurt for this beautiful flower!

The background piece is from the Magnolia Lane Designer Series paper and I matched it to the card base of Mossy Meadow.

There’s a few extra new things on this card so I won’t post the product list for you.

LAST CHANCE LISTS:

Have you been keeping up with the retiring products? Some items are flying away so make sure to check them out before you’re disappointed! Visit my Online Store to shop.

Have a great Monday and Happy Stamping!

SAYING HELLO THREE TIMES

Cynthia Stevenson

May 19, 2019

All Occasion, Techniques

4 Comments

Three times hello to you on this lovely Sunday! The birds have been busy building nests and “talking” these days and that is where the inspiration for this card came from!

The Free As A Bird stamp set and matching Stitched Labels Dies were one of the first items I placed on my Pre-order for the new Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalogue! I love those little birds sitting in a row.

It was a great way to get some colouring in too and I used a good selection of our Stampin’ Blends. I stamped the image on a piece of Thick Whisper White cardstock and then “fussy cut” them after colouring. Those birdcages came from the Bird Ballad Designer Series paper and I thought that they’d make a great background for that trio of birds!

It was easy to follow the layout from Freshly Made Sketches and I used a piece of twine from the Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack for the circles on the sketch.

Here’s the list of products used. NOTE: I can’t show you the new items yet so that’s why they’re not on the list.

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [131197] $11.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $13.25	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $10.50	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25
Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147273] $12.00	Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144045] $12.00	Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144605] $12.00	Smoky Slate Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [145054] $6.00
Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147272] $12.00	Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] $12.00	Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter [144608] $6.00	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $13.50
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $9.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $5.50	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00
Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Happy Stamping!

A CARD OF MANY COLOURS

Cynthia Stevenson

May 16, 2019

Thank You

6 Comments

Hello and welcome. I went all out with colours for today’s card…..

….Wow, who wouldn’t enjoy receiving this card!

The Paper Players posted a very colourful challenge this week so I used cardstock instead of ink to show off those colours.

Each strip was cut at 1/4″ wide and then once all of the colours were lined up, I glued them down using the Fine-Tip Glue Pen. Then it was just a matter of trimming them along the edge with Paper Snips.

I wanted the die-cut greeting to stand out, so layered it onto Whisper white to give it a subtle shadow. A tiny bow finishes it off!

Here’s the list of products used. Reminder, Stampin’ Up! has retired the Big Shot and Stampin’ Trimmer that is why they are not listed.

Pacific Point 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [111350] $11.50	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146990] $11.50	Lovely Lipstick 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146970] $11.50	Pool Party 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [122924] $11.50
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [119683] $11.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $13.25	Lovely Lipstick 1/8″ (3.2 Mm) Grosgrain Ribbon [146952] $8.25	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $13.50
Thank You Thinlits Die [146832] $24.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $9.50	Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309] $9.50	Glue Dots [103683] $7.25
Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Happy Stamping!

HELLO MAGNOLIA

Cynthia Stevenson

May 15, 2019

All Occasion, Techniques

Comments

Hello to you and today I’m showing off what you can create with the Good Morning Magnolia Cling Bundle.

When you’re looking for inspiration, look no further than the Stampin’ Up! Catalogue. This is my take on an idea in the new catalogue that uses Stampin’ Blends and the new Stitched Nested Labels Dies as well. A little vellum adds a great muted accent over the Magnolia Lane designer series paper!

I used the reverse side of the Purple Posy Stitched Linen Ribbon for a little extra accent as well. I’m loving this stamp set and have a few more ideas in the works!

Here’s a list of basic products that I used.

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146990] $11.50	Soft Suede 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [115318] $11.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $13.25	Vellum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [101856] $12.25
Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad [101406] $12.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $8.25	Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147272] $12.00	Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [148547] $12.00
Stampin’ Blends Color Lifter [144608] $6.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $9.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00
Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Take care and Happy Stamping to you!

NEW STUFF IN THE HOUSE

Cynthia Stevenson

May 14, 2019

All Occasion

Comments

Wohoo, there’s new stuff in the house and I wasted no time checking it all out! From the stamp sets to the dies to the paper and ink I’m excited about it all.

The New 2019-2021 InColors are beautiful in real life and I combined two of them for this simple card.

The card base is the new Pretty Peacock InColor and the ribbon and greeting are Rococoa Rose. Love them both!

The greeting is from Free As A Bird bundle which includes Stitched Nested Labels Dies.

There’s lots to be happy about in the New 2019-2020 Annual Catalogue and you should be starting to receive yours within the next couple of weeks.

In the meantime – have you satisfied your cravings with Retiring products? They will be gone soon, so make sure to get your lists filled very soon. Visit my Online Store to shop.

Have a great day and Happy Stamping!

IT’S WEDDING SEASON

Cynthia Stevenson

May 13, 2019

Anniversary/Wedding

Comments

Happy Monday! I hope that all of you Mother’s out there had a fabulous day and were unashamedly spoiled! I was and enjoyed every minute of it.

It’s wedding season and it’s always a great idea to have a card or two on hand to give to the happy couple.

I combined the Meant to Be Bundle with the Special Celebrations stamp set for this one. A little gold embossing and tiny dots of colour help to set off those tiny roses. I couldn’t resist using the Country Floral embossing folder either. A little texture doesn’t hurt!

Here’s the list of products for you.
Product List

Special Celebrations Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143885] $45.00	Special Celebrations Wood-Mount Stamp Set [143882] $61.00	Meant To Be Cling Bundle [150587] $72.75	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $10.50
Balmy Blue 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146982] $11.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $13.25	Embossing Buddy [103083] $8.25	Versamark Pad [102283] $12.25
Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109129] $6.75	Heat Tool [129053] $41.00	Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144045] $12.00	Old Olive Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [144574] $6.00
Country Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [149698] $0.00	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $31.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $9.50	Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309] $9.50
Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

My New Annual Catalogue pre-order has arrived so I’m off to play with some new stuff!

Happy Stamping!

SPRINGTIME BLOOMS

Cynthia Stevenson

May 9, 2019

All Occasion

4 Comments

It’s looking and feeling a lot more like spring here now. Whew, it was a long winter! I’ve been thinking of spring flowers so created this card with a lovely and bright spray of happy springtime blooms.

The Colorful Seasons stamp set is the perfect all-season set to use and it lived up to it for this card. The matching dies really help to pop up those pretty Melon Mambo flowers too!

I followed along with the new Freshly Made Sketches layout which is why I used the Country Floral embossing folder for the background piece.

Here’s the list of products for you.

Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Stamp Set [143726] $34.00	Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100702] $11.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $13.25	Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad [147090] $10.25
Melon Mambo Classic Stampin’ Pad [147051] $10.25	Country Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [149698] $0.00	Seasonal Layers Thinlits Dies [143751] $45.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $9.50
Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309] $9.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Enjoy spring and everything it brings and Happy Stamping!

MY FRIEND THE DEER

Cynthia Stevenson

May 8, 2019

All Occasion

4 Comments

We live outside of town and frequently have visitors – I call them my friendly deer. They help to trim up my flower beds and just look great wandering around our yard. Today’s card was inspired by their visits.

I combined the Waterfront photopolymer stamp set and Dashing Deer for this card. (Yes, can still purchase the Dashing Deer stamp set and matching dies). The friend theme comes from The Paper Players latest challenge.

Here’s the list of products for you.

Waterfront Photopolymer Stamp Set [146386] $22.00	Dashing Deer Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147728] $30.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $10.50	Balmy Blue 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146982] $11.50
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $13.25	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad [147105] $10.25	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad [147094] $10.25	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin’ Pad [147104] $10.25
Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad [147089] $10.25	Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad [147115] $10.25	Detailed Deer Thinlits Dies [147915] $46.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $9.50
Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals [144108] $5.50	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Bone Folder [102300] $9.50

Have a great day and Happy Stamping.

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JOURNEY OF FRIENDS

A TRIO OF HAPPY PLANTS

GOOD MORNING MAGNOLIA

SAYING HELLO THREE TIMES

A CARD OF MANY COLOURS

HELLO MAGNOLIA

NEW STUFF IN THE HOUSE

IT’S WEDDING SEASON

SPRINGTIME BLOOMS

MY FRIEND THE DEER

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