Author Archives: Linda Schnabel

‘Tis the Season for Plaid

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

The perfect way to make your Christmas season merry and bright is by adding a little bit of plaid and a whole lot of cheer! You can do both with the Wrapped in Plaid Suite, and you’ll love the amount of charm it can add to your projects.

But you get a lot more than plaid in this suite, and all of our samples above feature what comes with it. Whether it’s the cute bell embellishments, or the Gold Mini Pizza Boxes, or even the pages and pages of our specialty designer series paper (which features more patterns than plaid!), you will love everything that makes this suite ready to help you bring in Christmas. And the Pine Tree Punch is perfect for any season, so it’s a must-have for any collection.

Looking for a great deal on your craft supplies or goodies for the stockings?  Our Clearance Rack has just been “plumped” up in time for the holidays … Check it out, there are a lot of great items to choose from!

Christmas is just around the corner, so keep a look out for my upcoming Christmas classes!

Have a wonderful day and thank you for checking out my blog post today!

I have listed some of the items in the Wrapped in Plaid Suite …

Supply List

Here are the Designer papers … Buy 3, Get One FREE ….

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Winter Wonders …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

There’s something about the holidays that brings out the crafter in all of us. Even non-crafters like making simple and fun projects to celebrate the season. And since “simple and fun” is Paper Pumpkin’s middle name, you have the perfect way to start your holiday crafting!

October Kit

  • Kit details: Makes 10 cards and envelopes

  • Card size: 4 1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)

  • Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)

  • Coordinating colors: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, and Shaded Spruce

November Kit

  • Kit details: Makes 24 holiday-themed gift tags of 4 various sizes and designs.

  • Coordinating colors: Early Espresso, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, and Shaded Spruce

  • The October and November kits coordinate; however, each kit is all-inclusive and can stand alone.

If you love holiday papercrafting, Paper Pumpkin has you covered with our October and November Winter Wonders duo. With cards in one kit and tags in the other, you’ll have everything you need for a handmade, heartfelt Christmas. It’s Christmas prep made easy with Paper Pumpkin.

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Bird Ballad Thanks …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m sharing another sample created with the Shimmer Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper. Shimmer Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper includes delicately detailed laser-cut sheets with a touch of shimmer. Vanilla on one side, white on the other side. One design is a 12″ x 12″ pattern; the other design has distinct patterns to cut out and use on card fronts.

The laser-cut paper is used over the top of color so it really pops and is framed by using the Layering Squares Dies to create your own frame.

Images in the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper were hand colored using Stampin’ Blends for a soft, blended look. The birds were cut out of the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper.  With beautiful birds and colors, you will love this Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper. You can get yours today by clicking the link below.

Lets not forget that our designer papers are on sale right now…

If you scroll back to past posts, you’ll see I have shared many samples from the Bird Ballad, Dinoroar, Magnolia Lane and Come Sail Away Designer Series papers … these are just a few of my favorites.  I have listed the page numbers on the chart above so you can see all the amazing papers.

Let me know if you have any questions about this promotion, todays card or an upcoming class. I’d be happy to answer your questions.

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by.

TODAYS STAMPING SUPPLY LIST …

 

Simply Sunday: Spooktacular Dracula!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have another card share from the Monster Bash Suite bundle … this includes all of the coordinating products.  This is actually a step up from my usual Simply Sunday as we will be using the beautiful dies that are included in this suite. I try to stay away from die cutting on my Simply Sunday posts but this suite is too cute and easy to play with.

This card was not part of my Halloween Bash class … two of the cards we made included a fun fold and a shaker card!  In fact, I have had additional interest in this class; I will be hosting another ♥ Here is the information …

Today’s card was created by me and my 4 year old Great Grandson … he loves using the Bigshot!!  His GG (me) shows him how to layer and he makes it go. lol  He cut both of the delicate frames out for me.  The large is cut from Lovely Lipstick and the small is cut from Basic Black … both of these ornate frames are included in the die set that comes in the bundle.

We stamped Dracula and also die cut him from a coordinating die. Love how these layer…

We colored the background of Dracula’s picture in Lovely Lipstick and then added Wink of Stella to it. It really adds dimension to the picture.  The frame was colored with Soft Suede and then was layered onto our ornate frame.

Our second ornate frame showcases our greeting which comes from the coordinating stamp set; Spooktacular Bash Cling Stamp Set.  I’ve also added “Wink of Stella” to the frame which coordinates with the background we created behind Dracula.  A touch of ribbon behind our greeting and black enamel dots from the Monster Bash Enamel Shapes.

Junior likes Stampin’ Dimensionals as well so he helped me pop up the greeting and Dracula.  We added a strip of this pretty Monster Bash Designer Series Paper pattern to the inside of the card to coordinate with the front and our card is done!

I hope you enjoyed our card today … Junior and I sure had fun making it!  I might have to invite him over to help me bigshot all the pieces for our upcoming Halloween Bash class.

Thank you for sharing a part of your Sunday with me.

Enjoy your day ~

TODAYS STAMPING SUPPLY LIST …..

 

 

 

Halloween Bash Coffin Treat Boxes …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

How are you on this beautiful day? Last night I held my Halloween Bash …

Although I don’t share all our creations, I would like to share one.  It is the Monster Bash Coffin Boxes which make the perfect little treat box for those very special Trick or Treaters in your life.  These would also make good table décor, gift boxes or name place holders, with a treat of course at your Halloween Bash!!

These little beauties come pre-cut and pre-scored in a package of 12 so all you have to do is glue them together.  If you would like to dress them up a bit, you can emboss the lid with the Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder like we did in class.  The we used the new Copper Metallic Ink pad to “age” our coffin a bit.  With a gentle touch, simply drag the ink pad across the raised (embossed) images on the lid.

The cute little greeting, the black mat and the ornate copper background were all cut from the dies included in the Spooktacular Bash Bundle! Love our bundles because you can save 10% and that savings is also included when you purchase the entire product suite as a bundle… Nice!  That is what I did because I had to have it all.  I will share more of the product suite with you this month.

We added a piece of Lovely Lipstick ribbon behind our greeting and then I put a piece of Lovely Lipstick cardstock through my shredder and tucked it into the box to hold my treats.  I like using my cardstock this way because then it coordinates with the colors I use in the rest of my project.

I hope you enjoyed our little treat boxes as much as we did making them. They really are quick -n- easy to do and will add the prefect touch to your Halloween party. Better yet, when you see the excitement in the eyes of your special little trick or treater when you give them this fun Halloween treat.

I have a few people interested in a second class … If you would like to join us, let me know and I will host another.  We had a great time and everyone loved the projects we did!!  email me at lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com or message me below.

Have a wonderful day and thank you for stopping in to see me.

TODAYS HALLOWEEN BASH STAMPING SUPPLY LIST …

 

Friday the 13th: Monster Bash Cards

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

For those of you who enjoy staring at the moon… you’re in for a treat this week.  Get ready for the harvest moon effect — when it will seem like five consecutive nights of full moons. And for the first time in 19 years, Wisconsinites will get a full moon on Friday the 13th, and it won’t happen again until August 13, 2049!!

I have a full moon for you …

The inside greeting also comes from the “Spooktacular Bash” stamp set and was stamped onto the Very Vanilla cardstock.  I then punched a 1-1/2″ circle from a piece of scrap cardstock and used it as a “mask” so I could sponge a moon onto the card … just to add a little more drama. I used Crushed Curry for my moon, which coordinates with the Monster Bash Designer paper!

There are so many cute patterns in the Monster Bash Designer paper and this is one of my favorites.  I love anything that makes my card making quick and easy! BUT … it has to be cute, handsome or beautiful!! We won’t skimp on looks!

I have another cute card for you, both of these I have shared earlier but I couldn’t resist sharing these on Friday the 13th!!  I have more samples but can’t share them yet, they are for my Halloween Bash Class tonight.  I really like the vintage looking pattern on this card (actually, the background is another pattern/color in the paper pack).

Our handsome couple comes from yet another pattern in the Monster Bash Designer series paper.  The beautiful frame behind the picture comes from the coordinating die set.  This vintage look of this could be used for a “real” anniversary card or anything you choose … just replace our couple with a sentiment or a flower pattern.

Thank you so much for joining me today, I’ll be back tomorrow at my usual time with another great card.

Have a beautiful day.

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST: I have listed the entire Monster Bash Suite (One number and you’ve got it all) and the bundle, along with each product I used seprately. There is a 10% Discount on the Bundle (including when you purchase it in the suite).

 

More Shimmer Specialty Paper: Brayer Technique

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I am happy to see so many of you enjoyed yesterday’s card made with the Shimmer Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper by Stampin’ Up!  They shared several tips with us on how to use and enhance this beautiful specialty paper.

Today I’m going to share another card featuring the Shimmer Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper using a brayer technique and products from the  wonderful Bird Ballad Suite …

It’s your day, but it’s also so easy to make their day by creating a project that looks like you went that extra mile! Sponge Brayers are a great tool for adding custom color to the Shimmer Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper.

You simply roll they sponge brayer over your ink pad to pick up the color and then roll they brayer back and forth over your Shimmer Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper and you’ll have a beautiful shimmery accent in any color you choose.

HERE’S A GREAT TIP: Roll your brayer and specialty paper onto another piece of cardstock and you will have created a designer piece of paper all your own with the reverse image from your Shimmer Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper!  It won’t have that shimmer but you’ll get 2 designs for the work of one!!

Hope you enjoyed the beautiful card, brayer technique and creative tip today …

Thank you so much for stopping in to visit. If you like my blog … please share it with your friends.  The more the merrier.

Have a wonderful day ~

TODAYS STAMPING SUPPLY LIST …. click on any of the images for more details about the product or to begin your shopping experience with me.

A Special Shimmer Card

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Looking for a unique yet easy to make card? Your friend is going to think you took so much time making this card—but really it’s so simple. Just add a light touch of color with Sponge Daubers on the Shimmer Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper.

A beautiful layer embossed with the Heirloom Frames Dies and 3D Embossing Folder showcases the delicate flowers cut out from the Shimmer Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper.  Add a touch of designer paper and a greeting and your card really pops!! There you have it! A simple way to show your friend you really care.

Hope you enjoyed todays card that was created by our Stampin’ Up! home office.

Thank you for stopping by my blog, enjoy your day!

TODAY’S STAMPING SUPPLY LIST …

 

Let Hope Be Your Anchor Card with Fun Fold …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m sharing a masculine card that was created using one of the designer papers that is currently on sale and a fun fold!!  I began with the Sailing Away Bundle and the Come Sail Away designer paper.

The fun fold showcases 2 different patterns from the Come Sail Away Designer paper.  These two patterns together create a wonderful nautical card … great if you need a masculine card. However, the lighthouses and beautiful sailboat could easily be gifted to a girl friend or family member that loves the lakefront and all the beauty it offers.

Both the greeting and the sail boat comes from the Sailing Home Stamp set and the cute little anchor and Bakers Twine can be found in the product suite on page 145 of the Annual Catalog. The greeting flips open …

… and it exposes the perfect little spot to write your personal note to friend or family member. The left side also flips open … It’s just a fun way to present your message. Many of my stampin’ friends are looking for something different from the normal type card.

If you need more space for your message, you can always create a larger inner card … I was just showcasing the designer paper. Don’t like to cover it up too much.

Don’t forget that the Come Sail Away Designer Series paper is one of the papers that are currently on sale.

I hope you enjoyed this fun fold and nautical style featuring the Sailing Home Bundle …

Thank you for joining me today…

I hope you have a good one.

TODAY’S STAMPING SUPPLY LIST …

 

Halloween will soon be creeping upon us … Be Ready!!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Are you feeling like I do? That time is going by so fast, summer is officially over. I must admit it though … I love autumn. The cool air, the colors, the smells … yes, I love this time of year.

Halloween is nearly here, which means that Paper Pumpkin has been busy, busy, busy.  Stampin’ Up! thought you might like “a hand” with your frightful festivities, so they designed September’s kit, Bone Appétit, with YOU in mind.

This kit includes 20 food-safe treat boxes, a unique and exclusive Halloween stamp set, and a spooky, special-edition box. September’s kit also gives new meaning to the word “handmade.” (Cue the scary laughter!)

So don’t get left in the dark this Halloween. Subscribe at paperpumpkin.com by September 10 to get in on the fun.

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To get your Halloween Crafting Paper Pumpkin, Sign up before September 10th at Paper Pumpkin

Thank you so much joining me today as I shared our Paper Pumpkin Crafting kits.  Stop back tomorrow as I will have some fun new things to share with you.

Have an awesome day ~

Designer Papers … Buy 3 – Get 1 FREE!

Posted in 2019 Occasions Catalog, ON SALE! by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’d like to share with you a closer look at the Designer Papers that are on sale …

 

Let’s begin with the Perennial Essence found on page 166 .. Please note the color pallets have been added to the papers.

See A Silhouette …

Come Sail Away …

Magnolia Lane …

Garden Lane …

Follow you Art…

Woven Threads …

Dinarour …

Bird Ballad …

Pressed Petals …

Here is a list of all the Designer Papers including the item numbers and cost.  Remember, it is Buy 3 of these delectable designer papers or get one for FREE.

Thank you so much and I’ll see you tomorrow …

 

 

 

 

Sailing Away: Bridge Fold Card …

Posted in 2018-19 Annual Catalog, Man Cards, Techniques by

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Last night I held my “Sailing Away” Class … rescheduled because I was sick last week (Thanks Ladies) and we had a great time making some really amazing cards, learning a new technique and did two cards with cool fold cards.

One of these cards I am sharing with you today … it is the Bridge Fold card with a fun new technique I called Watercolor Waves.  I will try to explain it to you the best I can.  First let me show you the card …

We did this in Night of Navy cardstock and embellished it with the Come Sail Away Designer Series paper and the Sail Away Trinkets.  The greeting and sun were punched out using the 1-1/2″ Circle punch, the mat behind the greeting was die cut using one of the dies from the set included in the bundle.

The inner part of the card is Balmy Blue cardstock which was embossed 1/2 way up using the “High Seas” embossing folder.  Then we used the Wink of Stella pen and Night of Navy ink to watercolor over our waves.  Start with the darker shades at the bottom of the wave and as the ink comes off the brush, it gets lighter as you go up the wave.  Once dry (and it dries pretty fast) use a sponge dauber and the White Craft Ink to sponge the tops of the waves … creating white caps!

The “bridge” that goes across the card was done in Night of Navy and Balmy Blue wrapped in the Night of Navy / Sahara Sand Bakers Twine.  Everything coordinates so nicely and can be found on pages 144 – 146 in the Come Sail Away Suite.  That can now be purchased with just one number, and includes the “Sailing Home” bundle of the stamp set and dies (at a 10% discount).

Don’t forget the Designer Series Paper in on Sale … Buy 3 / Get 1 FREE.

Hope you enjoyed today’s card as much as I enjoyed designing it and sharing it with my class.

Thank you so much for sharing a part of your day with me.

Enjoy your Saturday ~

TODAY’S STAMPING SUPPLY LIST …

 

Did you know …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

We are over the hump and 1 day closer to the weekend!! I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait!!

For some of my newer subscribers, I was wondering if you have found me on Pinterest?  I have many boards filled with samples, techniques, yummy foods and things I like which include Discovering Beautiful Wisconsin and of course, Lighthouses!!

Here are a few of my featured boards …

Check my Pinterest page HERE and I would be honored if you followed some or all of my boards … Thank you!!

Have an awesome day & I’ll see you tomorrow ~

Celebrate with Cake

Posted in 2019-20 Annual Catalog, Promotions / Deals, VIDEO by

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Take a look at Celebrate with Cake by Stampin’ Up! in the new Beginner Brochure. If you are new to stamping or creating cards this video is for you. With custom note cards and envelopes, you cannot lose when creating these cards for yourself or others.

Don’t forget!  Our DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SALE BEGINS TODAY ….

Here is a list of the beautiful papers that are going to be on the sale …

Enjoy your Wednesday and thank you for stopping in for a visit.

Let me know if you would like more information on the Experience Creativity Brochure … our Annual Catalog or the New Holiday Catalog.

Designer Series Paper Card Parade … Day 2

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Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Hope you enjoyed the card share yesterday … today I have another set of cards I’d like to share with you that were created with the Designer Papers that are going on sale tomorrow!!  The holiday catalog will also go live … if you have questions or need help, let me know.

We all love gorgeous Designer Series Paper—I’m no different. By popular demand, Stampin’ Up! is bringing back the Designer Series Paper Sale! During September 4–30, you can buy three packages of select Designer Series Paper, and get one FREE! Take advantage of this excellent opportunity, and get ready to create with lots and lots of pretty paper!
Here is a list of the beautiful papers that are going to be on the sale …

Here are a few samples of cards that I have shared previously using the beautiful designer papers ….

PERENNIAL ESSENCE …

COME SAIL AWAY …

MAGNOLIA LANE …

FOLLOW YOUR ART …

DINOROAR ….

BIRD BALLAD ….

I also want to let you know that I have a few spots left for my Stampin’ Technique Clubs ….  Will you join me?

And my “Halloween Bash” Class …

You can contact me at lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com or call 262-334-1009 to join one of the Clubs or  RSVP for the Halloween Class

Thank you for stopping back today to check out my second set of cards.

Stay dry … it’s a bit rainy today.