Create with Connie and Mary

AND WE'RE LIVE!!!!

WOOOO HOOOO!!!  Come "Sail Away" with us as we start our Early Bird Special for Create with Connie and Mary Summer Edition.  From now until May 14th at 11:55 pm you can take advantage of our special pricing of $24.95 - that's $5 off the regular subscription price of $29.95!

What do you get for your $24.95...well...the same thing you do for the $29.95!  5 full weeks of exclusive FABULOUS ideas using the Summer Mini Catalog products.  Each week a member of our design team...

• Connie Babbert
• Mary Brown
• Rochelle Gould
• Elizabeth Price
• Debbie Henderson

will be sharing with you an exclusive project complete with instructions in a downloadable tutorial!  AND, the Summer Edition will stay up LONG after the 5 week subscription period is over, allowing you to refer back or catch up on projects as needed 24/7!

On Tuesdays Connie and Mary will be presenting a Spotlight on Scrapbooking where we take the same sketch and each do a scrapbook page along with a downloadable project sheet.  Then comes Saturday!  Oh...how we LOVE Saturdays!  On weeks 1 through 4 we have a challenge for our subscribers.  The design team kicks things off that week with their project and then as a subscriber you have a week to join in the fun.  Each time you enter, you name is added to the drawing for one of our two FREE $75 merchandise gift certificates or one our two FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS to the NEXT Create with Connie and Mary!   Now...just how cool is that?

Well...as they say on tv..."BUT THERE'S MORE"!  Starting Sunday, May 1st through May 14th we will be having our Preview Weeks.  During this two weeks (on special days), each design team member will be sharing with you a FREE Preview Week project complete with downloadable tutorial.  This is to give you an idea of what Create with Connie and Mary is all about!  But here's the catch...

YOU HAVE TO CHECK BACK HERE TO SEE IF IT IS A SPECIAL PREVIEW DAY!

When a design team member is showing their Preview Project, they will also be offering BLOG CANDY on their site.  The only way you'll know if it is a special preview day, is to check in here daily to see what is happening.  We will be giving away 6 FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS to Create with Connie and Mary Summer Edition but you have enjoy the projects (and leave some comments on those designated days) to be eligible!

But why wait?  Sign up today, so you don't forget, and receive the Early Bird Price of $24.95!  If you are picked as a winner of the blog candy, you subscription fee is refunded to you.  Winners will not be announced until Sunday May 15th at 12 noon!

 

We are sooo looking forward to this edition!  Our design team has already been busy creating their projects just for you!

CCMC 148 - Color Challenge

Happy Thursday everyone!  Are you ready for a little SU Only color challenge?  We hope so!

Now before we get to the color challenge...IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT....................................................

PREVIEW WEEK (along with Early Bird Pricing) for Create with Connie and Mary Summer Edition....STARTS SUNDAY!!!!!  Come back Sunday to see the really cool project Mary is sharing for FREE!!!  (Along with information about BLOG CANDY!!!)

And speaking of BLOG CANDY...this is the last week to participate in the challenge for a chance to win a Create with Connie and Mary Summery Edition FREE SUBSCRIPTION!!!  So make sure you join us!

Now I (Mary) have been in SU for a 'little' while (almost 12 years) now and I remember back to when I joined, the SU theme colors were purple, yellow and green (all soft subtle colors).  Any of you other 'old timers' out there remember that?  Well...I just LOVE purple, yellow and green together so that is what we have for you today!  Besides...it's spring...right?  (Well...they tell us it's spring!) So let's be inspired by these colors!

Two important reminders...

• We are SU Only
• Every time you enter our challenge this month your name is entered into a drawing to win a FREE subscription to Create with Connie & Mary Summer Edition (starting middle of May!)

So...let's see what that wonderfully talented design team has been up to...

 

 
 
Connie Babbert - Inkspired Treasures

 

Mary Brown - StamperCamper's Corner

 

 
Carrie Gaskin - Artistic Avenger

 

 
Deb Currier - ARTfelt Impressions

 

Debbie Henderson - Debbie's Designs

 

 
Erica Cerwin - Pink Buckaroo Designs

 

Lisa Martz - Get Your Stamp On!

 

So...now it is YOUR turn!  Let's see what you do with our sketch.  So, get off the computer, head to your crafting area and get going.  Then post to your blog or an online gallery labeling it CCMC148 and linking back to here.  Now come back and link to your creation!  (Remember to link to the direct post and not your general blog.)  We reserve the right to remove submission that do not represent the challenge,  link to non-SU promotions, or do not use Stampin' Up! stamps and designer paper.  Happy Stampin'!

CCMC147 - Top 3 Picks

 

Once again...you all ROCKED!!!  This was definitely a little more difficult sketch but we LOVE what you all did with it!  So here are our top three picks for this week!

Patti Corriere

 

Carrie Sampsel

 

Allison

So ladies...CONGRATULATIONS!!! 

Winners:  Grab this code for your Blog and show off the fact that you were our Top Pick!

 

 

 

 

 

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Thank you ALL for playing along this week and don't forget to come back tomorrow......it's a color challenge that just seems perfect for SPRING!

 

CCMC 147 - Sketch Challenge

Oh...we were most certainly feeling the 'happy' last week with the color challenge!  LOVED 'em!!! 

This week we are back to a sketch challenge and this one might be a little more of a challenge for you, but we KNOW you are up for it!  Remember the sketch is your inspiration.  Just because we have a flower on there does not mean YOU need to use a flower...be creative!

Also remember we are SU Only (because we {heart} SU only here at Create with Connie & Mary) and that EVERY time you participate in a challenge in the month of April your name is entered into a drawing to win the FREE subcription to Create with Connie & Mary Summer Edition we are giving away this month!  (Summer Edition starts mid-May).

Want to see what the design team with with the sketch?  We thought so...

 
 Connie Babbert - Inkspired Treasures

Mary Brown - StamperCamper's Corner

Carrie Gaskin - Artistic Advenger

Deb Currier - ARTfelt Impressions

Debbie Henderson - Debbie's Designs

Erica Cerwin - Pink Buckaroo Designs

Lisa Martz - Get Your Stamp On!

So...now it is YOUR turn!  Let's see what you do with our sketch.  So, get off the computer, head to your crafting area and get going.  Then post to your blog or an online gallery labeling it CCMC147 and linking back to here.  Now come back and link to your creation!  (Remember to link to the direct post and not your general blog.)  We reserve the right to remove submission that do not represent the challenge,  link to non-SU promotions, or do not use Stampin' Up! stamps and designer paper.  Happy Stampin'!

CCMC146 - Top 3 Picks

You all are KILLING us with your GREAT submissions...week after week after week!  Thank you all for joining us!  We REALLY appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule! 

You know this was Mary's very favorite color combo!  She just LOVES it and it really put a smile on her face to see it being used in so many different projects.  Again it was tough to narrow down but we did and here are our top three for this week...

Regina Cornelius

 

Dawn Dickinson

 

Jenny Young

So ladies...CONGRATULATIONS!!! 

Winners:  Grab this code for your Blog and show off the fact that you were our Top Pick!

 

 

 

 

 

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Thank you ALL for playing along this week and don't forget to come back tomorrow......it's a sketch challenge sure to get those creative juices going!

 

CCMC 146 - Color Challenge

Are you ready for happy?  We are READY for HAPPY!!!  That is what I think of when I see this color combo.  I (Mary) have to say this is one of my all time favorite happy color combos.  You can't help but smile when you see a card made with this!

So...since we are feeling happy, let's see some happy in your projects!  LOL!!! 

Remember...every time you enter a project in a challenge in the month of April, your name will be entered into a drawing for a FREE subscription to Create with Connie & Mary Summer Edition (that starts the middle of May).  Now...isn't that just HAPPY too!)

Now the design team was feeling pretty happy about this color combo too so here is what they came up with...

Connie Babbert - Inkspired Treasures

 

Mary Brown - StamperCamper's Corner

 

Carrie Gaskin - Artistic Advenger

 

Deb Currier - ARTfelt Impressions

 

Debbie Henderson - Debbie's Designs

 

Erica Cerwin - Pink Buckaroo Designs

 

Lisa Martz - Get Your Stamp On!

So...now it is YOUR turn!  Let's see what you do with our color challenge.  So, get off the computer, head to your crafting area and get going.  Then post to your blog or an online gallery labeling it CCMC146 and linking back to here.  Now come back and link to your creation!  (Remember to link to the direct post and not your general blog.)  We reserve the right to remove submission that do not represent the challenge,  link to non-SU promotions, or do not use Stampin' Up! stamps and designer paper.  Happy Stampin'!

CCMC145 - Top 3 Picks

You all are KILLING us with your FABULOUS submissions!  Each and every one of you just simply outdid yourselves coming up with creations for the sketch challenge!  I think simple sketches brings out the best in us...you can keep it clean & simple or dress it up!  FABULOUS!!!

Once again we had a tough time narrowing things down to three...you all are AMAZING...just AMAZING!  But finally, we have come to an agreement.  Here are your top 3 for CCMC145 - a sketch challenge...

LeAnne Pugliese

Nance Leedy

Julie Gearinger

So ladies...CONGRATULATIONS!!! 

Winners:  Grab this code for your Blog and show off the fact that you were our Top Pick!

 

 

 

 

 

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Thank you ALL for playing along this week and don't forget to come back tomorrow......it's a color challenge...and it's Mary's FAVORITE color combo...BRIGHT AND HAPPY!  (and we NEED some bright and happy!)

 

March Blog Candy WINNER!!!!

We want to thank all of you who took the time to participate in our challenges throughout March.  Each time you entered a project, your name was entered into the drawing for a FREE subscription to Create with Connie & Mary Summer Edition.  The more you entered, the better your chances were to win!

Now...remember...if you didn't win this month, we are doing this ALL OVER AGAIN in April!  So the more you participate in our challenges in April, the better your chances are of winning a FREE subscription!   And we have already started working on our ideas and project for the Summer Mini Edition!

Okay...I'm guessing you want to know who won...right?  You sure?  Well...here goes...

The lucky winner of a FREE subscription to Create with Connie & Mary Summer Edition....

REGINA CORNELIUS!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS Regina!  Please email us at createwithconnieandmary@gmail.com.  We are sooooo excited for you!

And thank you to EVERYONE for participating in March!  It is sooooo delightful to see all of your SU Only creations every week!

 

CCMC 145 - Sketch Challenge & MORE Blog Candy

It's April!!!  It's April!!!  Spring should soon be here!  Okay...we've had ENOUGH winter around here and can hardly wait for the nice spring weather.  Of course we usually go from freezing cold to 90 degrees and muggy in one week...how about you?

Well...it seems you all are LOVIN' the SU Only requirement on our blog and we are SOOO happy to see all the GREAT projects you are submitting!  We hope you will continue to come back and 'play with us'.

Next you seemed to LOVE the opportunity to win a FREE subscription to Create with Connie & Mary last month so guess what?  WE'RE DOING IT AGAIN!!!  Each time you participate in a challenge in the month of April, your name will be entered into the drawing for a FREE subscription to Create with Connie & Mary that starts middle of May!  WOOO HOOO!!!!  You LOVE blog candy too!

And just when you think there couldn't be anything more, we are making one more SLIGHT change to our weekly challenge...we are going to rotate between sketch and color challenges because YOU seem to like those best!  WOOO HOOO!!!  (okay...occasionally we might throw in a theme challenge - but it will mostly be sketch and color!)

So to get us started off right this month we have a quick and easy sketch for you!  Don't you LOVE it!  The design team was busy working too and here is what they came up with...

Connie Babbert - Inkspired Treasures

 

Mary Brown - StamperCamper's Corner

 

Carrie Gaskin - Artistic Advenger

 

Deb Currier - ARTfelt Impressions

 

Debbie Henderson - Debbie's Designs

 

Erica Cerwin - Pink Buckaroo Designs

 

Lisa Martz - Get Your Stamp On!

 

So...now it is YOUR turn!  Let's see what you do with our sketch.  So, get off the computer, head to your crafting area and get going.  Then post to your blog or an online gallery labeling it CCMC145 and linking back to here.  Now come back and link to your creation!  (Remember to link to the direct post and not your general blog.)  We reserve the right to remove submission that do not represent the challenge,  link to non-SU promotions, or do not use Stampin' Up! stamps and designer paper.  Happy Stampin'!

CCMC144 - Top 3 Picks

My...you all did such a FABULOUS job with the inspiration challenge!  We know this one tends to be a little more difficult for everyone but you all REALLY did a GREAT job!  SOOO AWESOME!!!

First...we will be announcing the winner of the March Blog Candy (free subscription to Create with Connie and Mary Summer Edition) soon.  So check back!  We promise it will be up before the NEXT CCMC145 - Top 3 announcement!

Okay...we know you want to see the Top 3 so here we go...

Elizabeth Price

Kim P

Bobbi

 

So ladies...CONGRATULATIONS!!! 

Winners:  Grab this code for your Blog and show off the fact that you were our Top Pick!

 

 

 

 

 

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Thank you ALL for playing along this week and don't forget to come back tomorrow......it's a sketch challenge...and we KNOW how you LOVE 'em!!