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Hi! It's MEG here today to share a tip on selecting patterned paper for your projects. I'm using To The Market Swissie to illustrate this. I recently read a social media post where the poster asked whether other crafters if they colored images first and then picked papers to match the coloring, or the other way around. The answers indicated that crafters chose to limit themselves a lot by choosing their paper beforehand...but it doesn't NEED to be a limitation. Instead of selecting a single paper for use, why not try matching an entire paper stack?! I don't know about...

Hi Crafty Friends, I LOVE Princesses! Don't you? This is Ella Swissie from C.C Designs who looks just like Cinderella. I created a castle scene with plenty of sparkle for her. My prom dress was actually very similar to Cinderella (see below), for some reason I only black and white pictures but my dress was Cinderella blue and my twin sister's was a navy blue. Make Crafty Friends Q & A:Q: What color was your prom dress? Would you still wear that dress today? A: Me? Light blue and yes! I love that dress and think it holds up in...

Hi Crafty Friends, I LOVE Princesses! Don't you? This is Ella Swissie from C.C Designs who looks just like Cinderella. I created a castle scene with plenty of sparkle for her. My prom dress was actually very similar to Cinderella (see below), for some reason I only black and white pictures but my dress was Cinderella blue and my twin sister's was a navy blue. Make Crafty Friends Q & A:Q: What color was your prom dress? Would you still wear that dress today? A: Me? Light blue and yes! I love that dress and think it holds up in...

Hi! Tamara here with you. I made a Fall themed Market shopping card with one of the NEW June release images called To the Market Swissie. There are 5 new Swissies in June release. Check them out here. Image was coloured up using Distress ink pads on 300g HP watercolour paper. Design papers used are from Simple Stories. I cut out the image with CCD Rectangle dies. On the right side I added a border die cut made with one of the Borders metal die. Sentiment "Just for you" comes with the image. Hugs, t.

Happy Thursday, friends! It's Joni here with a quick little card using the New To The Shops Swissie:  I may or may not have a bag obsession, so this Swissie spoke volumes to me! :) Shopping bag, handbag, travel bags...they're all worth browsing the internet for. I colored her up with Copics, then paired her with a sheet of patterned paper from Recollections. The scalloped edge was made with Borders Metal Die, and I cut out the sentiment using the Banners Accessories Metal Die.Be sure to pop into the shop to see all of the new release, which are now...

Hello!  Larisa here and today, I have a sweet little fairytale card for you featuring the NEW Ella Swissie stamp from CC Designs.  For my card, I used the Quad Collage die to create my background.  I also used the grass from the Cloud and Grass Die set to create my grassy hills.  Once I had my background created using patterned paper, I moved on to my little castle tower and added a little pumpkin in front of it.  Then I popped my image in front with some foam tape and added my sentiment to the top.  Such a sweet...

As always there has been another amazing release and for this month so many cute Swissies to choose from. 💗 I have decided to use the To The Shops Swissie for today’s inspiration and I absolutely love her.  Although I love to keep my cards clean and simple, if I can use beautiful pattern papers with my images I will jump at the chance. In this case I have used the I Heart Snow 6x6 paper pad. 💗 She has been coloured in with Distress inks and I will be adding a tutorial to the blog next week on that so...

Hello! I already admit that she is my favourite from the current release, maybe because I dressed up as "Snow Swissie" when I was a kid. Somewhere I even have a photo from kindergarten. I stuck to a saying from the "4 Seasons Sentiments Clear Stamp" Set and copied it with word dies and the stamp. Colored I have again with copics and these were it: Hugz Ginger

Happy Wednesday everyone! Welcome to our Preview Day featuring the new stamps coming to the C.C. Designs Store this Thursday at 12pm CST. And, guess what?!! They are all SWISSIES!! The new release will consist of 5 new stamp sets! Check out the fabulous cards created by our amazing Design Team! SNOW SWISSIE ELLA SWISSIE TO THE SHOPS SWISSIE TO THE MARKET SWISSIE TEEN SWISSIE Remember, the entire release will be available for purchase tomorrow, June 4th at 12pm CST! Be sure to stop back by to grab your favorites, and to see more inspiration!

The MAY 2020 RELEASE from C.C. Designs was amazing and so much fun to create with this month! The June Release is coming up this Thursday and it's going to knock your socks off as usual! Be sure to stop by the C.C. Designs Blog on Wednesday for a Preview Day of the new release.    Today, I'm showcasing this gorgeous stamp from the May Release called BUTTERFLY SWISSIE. Isn't she beautiful?! I'm dedicating this card to my 3 beautiful nieces to remind them they are butterflies that fill this world with beauty! Copics: Skin: E11, E13, E15, E18 Hair:...

Hi everyone! It's MEG here today with a cute gift taggie using the 20s Gals clear stamps.     What is unique about this taggie is that I've extended the Tags Galore dies to make the taggie longer. Then, I've used the new Borders dies to cut a scallop in the bottom of it rather than a vee). The gingham pattern from the Easter paper pad gives us a cute traditional look to the taggie.   I completed the project using with the Banner Accessories dies for my sentiment. I hope this project makes you smile today!

Hi Crafty Friends, I have some Rockin' Ladies for you today. The Rockabilly Gals from C.C Designs are classy and cute. I created a foursome of cards, one of each of the gals and gave them each a Rockabilly name. Make Crafty Friends Q & A: Q: Which Rockabilly is most like you? A: Me? I'm a Molly. Definitely more of a tomboy where jeans and a bandana. Sally Dixie Molly Bobbie Supplies: C.C Designs Rockabilly Gals Colored Brads Pattern Paper