Sunday, March 29, 2015

CCMC Card "Create"tions Preview Week: Day 1 and Blog Candy!


Hello everyone! I am so excited to announce that I will be a designer for the Create with Connie and Mary Card "Create"tions Celebrations edition! This week is Preview Week! Each day a new designer will be announced and there will be opportunities to win blog candy! So be sure to check out the Create with Connie and Mary site every day! And while you're there be sure to sign up for this edition! You won't be disappointed!

For my preview card today I am showing you a card that uses one of the stamp sets that I will be using during the edition, Pictogram Punches. This is such a fun set and great for anyone and any occasion! To see all the other cards I will make with this set you have to be a subscriber to the Card "Create"tions Celebrations! 


  • Card base is Whisper White cut at 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and folded in half
  • Adhere a piece of Basic Black that is cut at 5" x 3 3/4" to the card base
  • Cut a piece of Whisper White at 4 7/8" x 3 5/8"
  • Use the Confetti Stars border punch to punch the stars along the top of the panel
  • Stamp the lines image from Gorgeous Grunge using Crushed Curry ink
  • Stamp the speckle image using Tuxedo black Momento ink and stamp the sentiment from Pictogram Punches using the same ink right over the lines image
  • Tie a piece of Basic Black 1/8" taffeta ribbon around the panel and adhere to card with dimensionals
  • Cut a star from Crushed Curry using the Stars framelits (the second one from the smallest)
  • Stamp the speckle stamp from Gorgeous Grunge onto the star using Crushed Curry ink then sponge the edges and adhere to card with dimensionals
  • Stamp the star image from the Pictogram Punches set onto Whisper White using Crushed Curry ink and punch out with the itty bitty accents punch pack and adhere to card then add a rhinestone to the star
If you want to win a FREE subscription to this edition all you have to do is leave a comment on my blog today to be entered into the drawing! I love to hear from you! And don't forget to check out all the details about the new Cards edition at Create with Connie and Mary! I hope to see you there! Thanks for stopping by and have a super day!


Card Recipe: Stamps- Pictogram Punches, Gorgeous Grunge; Paper- Whisper White, Basic Black, Crushed Curry; Ink- Tuxedo black Momento ink, Crushed Curry; Accessories- Basic Black 1/8" taffeta ribbon, Confetti Stars border punch, Stars framelits, itty bitty accents punch pack, rhinestones, sponge, dimensionals

39 comments:

  1. Wonderful! Great card for birthday, congrats or just saying you really like the recipient! I love it!

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  2. I love the extra dimension from gorgeous grunge.

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  3. Great card for upcoming graduations and anytime you need to send extra encouragement
    to someone. Have a super week.

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  4. Great card....can't wait to see the rest.

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  5. Love this card! I don't have that set, but looks like it just hit my "gotta have" list! :) Can't wait for the edition to begin.

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  6. This is a great card! Congrats on being back on the team again

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  7. Love the card. Great instructions too!

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  8. I love this card, it can be used for so many occasions. I guess I am going to have to buy this stamp set.

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  9. Lovin' how you did your sentiment. Fabulous card!!!
    Lynn G.

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  10. Deb, your designs are always so inspiring. This one is no exception! Beautiful card!

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  11. Love this quick and cute card!

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  12. You are definitely a star!! Thanks for sharing your talent. Looking forward to the projects yet to come!!

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  13. This is such a great project! I always love seeing your creativity and thank you for sharing with all of us!

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  14. What a great card! Always looking for cards for kids and teens- this would fit the bill! Thanks for the chance to play : )

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  15. Great card and very versatile. Gotta love that grunge; hope it never goes away.

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  16. Great card! I have this set and was wondering how to use it. Perfect for teens.

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  17. What a great card! This is such a fun set, but I sometimes struggle with it. So glad you used this set! Super cute!

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  18. Great card! I could see this for birthday, graduation, congrats, or encouragement. So bright and cheery!

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  19. Cute card with many uses. Can't wait to see your other "Create"tions!

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  20. Thanks for the instructions! Always love your style!

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  21. Great card as always, Debra. Thanks for sharing!

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  22. This would make a great graduation card - Thank You.

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  23. This is a great card! Love it for a masculine card, changed colors would be for feminine, too. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. Hi Deb,

    I love your card!!! :) I would love to win a subscription so the good ideas just keep coming! ;)

    Thank you so much for sharing,

    Jennifer
    partridgelu at yahoo dot com

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  25. Love the card and will use the idea. Thanks
    Carey and Roscoe

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  26. What a great card! I love the black and white with Crushed Curry.

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  27. What a great card! I love the black and white with Crushed Curry.

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  28. I like this stamp set - and really like how you used it with your card. Enjoy watching your blog!

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  29. A card designed with a stamp set I own. Your clean style appeals to me. Follow your blog and have gotten much needed inspiration there.

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  30. A card designed with a stamp set I own. Your clean style appeals to me. Follow your blog and have gotten much needed inspiration there.

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  31. I think this would be a great graduation card, and you could personalize it with school colors. Very sharp looking.

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  32. As far as I am concerned, you can never go wrong with "stars". Super card for many occasions!!

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  33. Still have the confetti star punch, will be CASE this one.

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  34. Your cards are always so neat! I feel that they are cards I can and want to CASE! Way to go! I also like how you describe how you put the card together.

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  35. you do a great job. Thank you for sharing your ideas with us.

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  36. Thank you for sharing your card. It is simple but elegant. What a wonderful way to use the star punch. It gives a great effect.

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  37. Great card. I have this set and haven't used it often enough. Will be trying this.

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  38. great color combination and set up. I am sure I will use the idea :) Thanks for sharing

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  39. Love this creation! It's really a fun looking card, can't wait to give it a go. Looking forward to all the wonderful ideas this team has to share! Thanks.

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