Author Archives: Linda Schnabel

Time to Escape and stamp …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

So how did you enjoy the card and stamping technique I share with you yesterday? Are you interested in seeing the latest products, trends and stamping techniques … how about “hands on” instruction?

I am in the process of setting up my 2018-19 Stamping Clubs and would like to invite  you to join me! This is how it works …

Clubs begin in September 2018 ….  Our club requires a commitment to the group: We meet only 1 night per “month” and each participant agrees to purchase a minimum (depends on number of attendees in club) but never more than $25. Clubs run from September through June.  We take the summer off … unless we have a group of 6 and they want to run year round (that is up to my group).

What you get as a member … A minimum of 2 projects (usually cards) per month (pre-cut) with envelopes and Free personal instruction. As a club member, you will receive “Hostess Benefits” on your month to spend as you wish!!  I will provide a technique sheet or instruction sheet when applicable to a class but is not done for each class.  As an additional perk for being my Club Member, I offer discounts to other stamping events.

You’ll have a great time and meet some amazing new people! Join us and take some time out for yourself!!  It’s just a single night a month and the experience, fun and relaxation is good for your health and much cheaper than therapy!!

The clubs will be held at my Stampin’ Studio so you have no preparation at your home … just grab your stamp bag and join us!!  All you need to bring is your basic tool kit: Favorite adhesive, scissors, etc.  I supply all the projects pre-cut and ready for you. If you’re the hostess that month, keep your treats simple and a bottle of water is fine.

Let me know if this is something you are interested in … We’d love to have you join us! Here are the evenings at morning sessions that have openings at this time …

  • Wednesday Night 6:30 – 8 pm
  • Thursday Night 6:30 – 8 pm
  • Saturday Morning 9 am – 10:30

I can also schedule a private party for you and your friends … Minimum 8 people.

I’m glad you’ve read this to the end … I thank you very much.

Have a fabulous day ~

 

Technique Tuesday: Colored Foils

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I’m excited to share my card with you today because not only am I using the awesome new Blended Seasons stamp set and coordinating stitched dies but I have a really cool technique too!!  Not only that … I’ve taken an old favorite and incorporated it into the card as well.

The card was created for my “Color Your Season” Class that I hosted last week … we made a Spring, Wedding, Autumn and a Christmas card, it is the Christmas card that I will be sharing with you.

This was the card that changed 3 times before I got to what you will see today … it was all about the background, but once I picked up the Wood Textures Designer paper … I knew that was it!!  You see, I have already pulled out the circle die from the Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies to create my wreath.

The holly was stamped on Very Vanilla and colored with the Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends and then cut into sections and wrapped around the wreath.  Our bow was created using the Silver Foil paper and the die from the bundle … then, I used the Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blend and colored it!! I wanted red and I wanted the shine!! It works beautifully.  You can do it before or after you die cut.

Can you image ALL the new Foil colors you can now use on your projects!! Amazing and soooo easy.  And because the Stampin’ Blends are alcohol markers it dries quickly.

The greeting is from the Blended Seasons stamp set and was stamped in Cherry Cobbler and punched with the Triple Banner punch.  I also sponged the banner with Sahara Sand to age it a little.  The combination of all these single entities created a warm holiday card.

The red foil bow just adds a special touch to the card and really helps make it pop.  I also added just a touch of the Wink of Stella onto the holly berries.  You could also use the glue from the Fine Tip Glue pen … that will also give it a shine.

Thank you for stopping back to check out my blog post today.  You can purchase any of the items used for today’s card by clicking on any of the items listed below.

Have a wonderful day ~

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST … 

 

Holiday Catalog Sneak Peek: Sincerely Santa

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have another Sneak Peek into the Holiday Catalog!!  If you need a simple way to make beautiful tags for your Christmas gifts, Sincerely Santa Project Kit for you. The tags in this kit are perfect for the holiday season!

Today you will get to view a video on “How To” create these cute tags and some photos showing you exactly what you are getting in this kit!

Give your presents style with adorable gift tags. This kit includes supplies for 30 gift tags and coordinates with the Sincerely Santa Stamp Set (Sold Separately).

Let the tags do the talking on your gifts this year and do it in style! Gather with your friends and spend an afternoon crafting these fun tags … you’ll be prepared for the holidays and have a wonderful afternoon spent with friends!

Thank you for joining me today and I’ll meet you back here tomorrow for my Technique Tuesday post!

Have a great day ~

 

Simply Sunday: Happy Blessings

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Hope you are enjoying your weekend. I promised to share a sneak peek into the Holiday Catalog so I chose the Country Home stamp set to share with you today.

Just like the name says, this stamp set takes you home to the country. For me, it is the “milk can” that takes me back. Back to my grandpa’s farm and running in the fields on those warm summer days, the smell of grandma’s kitchen as she always had something baking in the oven, and the pretty flowers in the garden … all take me back.

I teamed up the images from the Country Home stamp set with the Festive Farmhouse Designer Series paper. It may be located in the Christmas section of the catalog but I thought it was perfect for my card.  It reminds me of Shiplap!! A little Farmhouse Chic 🙂 What do you think … Will I get a thumbs up from Chip and Joanna Gaines?

I stamped the milk can with VersaMark and embossed it with Silver onto the Galvanized Metallic paper. Next I used the Garden Green Watercolor Pencil and the Aqua Painter to “tarnish” my milk can. The flowers were colored with the Stampin’ Blends, I used the Light & Dark Old Olive, Light & Dark Crumb Cake, Light and Dark Pink Pirouette and Light Crushed Curry. The Stampin’ Blends make coloring so easy and it looks sooo good.

You can see the “tarnish” a little better from this angle … You can also see that I popped up both stamped images (these are two separate stamps). I find coloring very relaxing, and while I was relaxed I didn’t mind cutting out these images and adhering them together. It really does remind me of Farmhouse Chic. The greeting completes the card.

I hope you enjoyed todays card share, and I thank you for sharing a part of your day with me.

Happy Blessings and Have a beautiful day ~

 

There are No Mistakes in Stamping …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I’m going to share a cute card that I created from a “boo boo” that I made during my Color Your Season Class on Thursday night.  On our first card we stamped the floral image and colored it, on the third card we use two of the dies to create some layers …. however, I cut the die shapes out, out of my floral image Oh my …  so I created a form of the eclipse card!!

Can you see the beautiful layering? From a boo-boo it turned out pretty cool … lol.  My card front it popped up with the dimensionals, the second layer is adhered directly to the base of my card and the center is popped up with the Stampin’ Dimensionals as well… giving this card a very unique look.

It was created on Whisper White cardstock and was stamped in Momento Ink using the floral image from the Blended Seasons Stamp Set. I used the New set of Watercolor Pencils to color in my image and the blender pen to give it a more watercolor effect. Our class also used the Stampin’ Blends and Aqua Painters to create cards with this bundle and the new Watercolor Pencils (they are amazing) this whole bundle is amazing!!

Our colors of the Watercolor Pencils were Gorgeous Grape, Night of Navy, Granny Apple Green and Garden Green. Oh yes, and Crushed Curry for our flower centers.  Simply color just like you did as a kid, then use the Blender Pen to soften the look!  After layering the pieces I added the new Glitter Dots to the card to take up just a little of the white space.

See … there really are no mistakes in stamping, just opportunities unfolding!! Hope you enjoyed todays card and that it inspires you to create outside of the box. Or at least, not to throw your boo-boo’s away!!

Thanks for checking in on my today, tomorrow I will share my “Sneak Peek” into the holiday catalog with you.

Have yourself an awesome day!!

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …

 

Last day for 50% off ..

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I know it’s Friday but I have a few flashbacks for you today … Cute cards and projects that I have made with my Paper Pumpkin kits!! Today is the last day for new subscribers to get 50% off their first month!

At half the price, now is a great time to try out Paper Pumpkin …

Did I make a Christmas in July card … I sure did. I love to show the versatility even in our Paper Pumpkin kits!!

Hope you enjoyed checking out some alternative projects to the kits!  Remember … Today is the last day for new subscribers to get 50% off their first month! Click on this link to try it out … https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=26646

Thank you for stopping by today …

I will be back tomorrow with another little sneak peek into the Holiday Catalog.

Have a great day!!

 

 

Dashing Along Designer Paper Card Share …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

So what did you think of the Dashing Along Designer paper .. cute right 🙂 and free is pretty good too.

The Dashing Along Designer Series Paper has a mix of old favorites and new patterns to bring you beautiful, traditional Christmas paper. This collection of patterns has an eclectic feel and is perfect for layering, and while the newsprint design isn’t Christmas-themed, we selected it for its versatility and popularity with customers.

I’ve got another card to share with you today …

First of all … the Dashing Along designer series paper is too cute!  I’m also lovin’ the Dashing Deer stamp set and excited that he’s tucked inside that UPS / Stampin’ Up! box that arrived yesterday. Can’t wait till Friday when I can bust it open and begin to play.

Thanks much for stopping by ….

Enjoy your day!!

 

 

 

Wednesday Wow … Free Designer Paper & 2 Card shares for you!!

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Yesterday I shared with you the Dashing Along “Host” promotion, in which you can earn a beautiful package (or more!) of the Dashing Along Designer paper, and I said I would share a card with you today! Actually … I have two for you!!

The Dashing Along Designer Series Paper has a mix of old favorites and new patterns to bring you beautiful, traditional Christmas paper. This collection of patterns has an eclectic feel and is perfect for layering, and while the newsprint design isn’t Christmas-themed, we selected it for its versatility and popularity with customers.

Check out this beautiful card created with the Dashing Along Designer Series paper and the Dashing Deer bundle from the upcoming Holiday Catalog! WOW …

YES … the dies that created the stunning background on this card come in the Dashing Deer Bundle.  This baby is on it’s way to my house right now!! I’m so excited with all the amazing stamp sets, bundles, card kits and accessories … Why don’t YOU be the first to host a holiday party in September and get the Dashing Along Designer paper and MORE FREE!!

I don’t want to sound pushy …  I just think this is an amazing opportunity, and I want to share it with all of you.  Besides, parties are fun!! I’ll do the work … you bake the brownies … we’ll all make some cute cards … then you get to pick out your free stuff 🙂  And yes, you can use your Hostess Benefits in the New Holiday Catalog!!

The paper really is fun and will make your card making a breeze, just add the Dashing Deer Bundle and you be rockin’ this Christmas in style.  Keep an eye out for more card shares with this pretty paper.

Until then … Have a good day and thank you for the visit today!!

 

IT’S COMING YOUR WAY … How excited are YOU to get your hands on the New Holiday Catalog??

 

 

Technique Tuesday: Pick Your Tool …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have something special to show you … not quite a technique but an awesome new tool created by Stampin’ Up! to aid us in all our card making and scrapbooking. It’s the new “Take Your Pick” tool that will be released in September when the Holiday Catalog goes live!!

Are you looking for a tool that makes your crafting life even easier? Dani Baker, senior product strategy specialist here at Stampin’ Up!, is here to introduce the Take Your Pick tool.

Isn’t that the neatest thing since sliced bread? Or then new cell phones that do everything … lol  Can’t wait to get my hands on it because I have some other ideas that I would like to try out with that tool! , I have more … September is rockin’ with some awesome opportunities …

1st ~ The Holiday Catalog is goes live on September 5th and

2nd ~ Is the Dashing Along Host promotion! 

Hosting a holiday catalog event is always fun—and Stampin’ Up! has made it even more delightful with the exciting Dashing Along Host Promotion. Host a party with just $250 in sales from September 1–30, you’ll earn our FREE, exclusive Dashing Along Designer Series Paper. I’d like to get you the “Pick Your Tool” for FREE too!! No place to host a party?? You can use my Stampin’ Studio!! Let’s chat and set a date.

To create our exclusive Dashing Along Designer Series Paper, we decided to use a mix of old favorites and new patterns to bring you  beautiful, traditional Christmas paper. This collection of patterns has an eclectic feel and is perfect for layering, and while the newsprint design isn’t Christmas-themed, we selected it for its versatility and popularity with customers. We hope you’ll love this Designer Series Paper as much as we do, and remember, it’s available for a limited time and with qualifying sales only! That means you can be your own “hostess” and reap all the benefits!

Stop back tomorrow and I’ll share a beautiful card created with this fabulous paper!

Thanks for checking out my blog and I wish you a great day!!!

Current Promotions …

 

 

 

Color Your Season …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today I have a quick little video that I created highlighted the collection of cards from the Color Your Season promotion that features the Blended Seasons Stamp Set and Stitched Seasons Framelit dies.

I have 2 openings left for my Thursday night class … so contact me today if you’d like to join in the fun.

I hope you enjoy … it’s a compilation of the cards I have shared with you and an extra one or two.  This promotion ends August 31st, which means this is a Limited Time Only bundle or while supplies last.

Blended Seasons Clear-Mount Bundle – 149894

I also want to let you know about our Awesome August promotion …

Bonus Days are back!  Every $50 you spend in the month of August earns you a $5 coupon to redeem in September! It’s pretty awesome … Watch for an e-mail (SAVE IT) which includes your Bonus Days Coupon Codes! Then you can use your coupon codes to save in September when the Holiday Catalog is released.

There is a lot going on is August and I’m kickin’ it off with my Color Your Season class …

Two spots left for Thursday night … let me know (message me below) if you’d like to join us!  The focus will be on maximizing your stamp set and dies. We’ll also have snacks and a whole lot of fun.

Thank you for dropping in on me today …

Hope your Monday is a good one!!

Simply Sunday: Christmas Season

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

So what did you think of the sneak peeks? Oh my … this is an awesome catalog, and I have one coming to you! I’m trying to wait patiently for my pre-order to come … then I can play!  Meanwhile ~ We have the exciting “Share Your Season” Promotion and I have another beautiful card to share with you today!!

Today’s card celebrates the Christmas season (Thursday I shared my Autumn card using the watercolor pencils and blender pen). It’s time to share how the fabulous Stampin’ Blends markers work with this stamp set and coordinating framelit dies.

I began with the middle sized frame in the die set and cut it out of Whisper White. I then stamped the spray of Holly near the bottom (fits right in) then turned it 180 and stamped it again.  When I colored the leaves I started with the Old Olive Light first then just added a dash of the Old Olive dark on the center line of the leaf and then went back over with the Light to blend it in.

A touch of Real Red on the holly berries and Daffodil Delight on the sprigs and your coloring is complete! I added just a hint of the Wink of Stella to give it a little glitz.

The card base is Old Olive cardstock and I created a focal point with a swatch of 3″ x 4 1/4″ Under the Mistletoe Designer Series paper and a 3 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ Real Red mat. Then our greeting was simply popped up onto the card and your done!! Simple and Sweet … no hassle, just a fun and easy coloring project.

So here are the two cards I made to far with the Blended Seasons Stamp set and Stitched Season framelits, and if you like these …

You won’t want to miss the amazing cards that we will be making (includes envelopes) in my Color Your Season class. I still have a couple spots left. RSVP today: 262-334-1009

I also will have an amazing special for attendees.  Can’t make it to my class? You can purchase the completed class cards, mailed to you for $20.00 … this will also qualify your for my Class Special.  Contact me today … message me below or email me at: lindaluvs2stamp@aol.com

Thank you for taking time out of your Sunday to join me today.

May your day be a good one ~

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST …

 

Sneak Peek: Holiday Catalog ~ Timeless Tidings Project Kit

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

What did you think of the Winter Woods bundle … beautiful right! And the fact that it was made to coordinate with our two current stamp sets; Lovely as a Tree and the Rooted in Nature bundle… made it a must have on my Wish List.

Today I’d like to know if you are looking for a simple way to create beautiful Christmas cards? Because, the cards in the Timeless Tidings Project  kit are perfect for the holiday season!  Watch Shannon as she shares this amazing kit with us …

So elegant!  This is the perfect project kit if you find yourself running out of time to get your cards done. These elegant cards take just minutes to stamp and assemble … great for beginners or seasoned stampers.

I hope you have enjoyed the video and sneak peek into the Holiday Catalog … I have ordered them for all my current customers and extras will be coming so I have plenty to share at my upcoming stampin’ event.

Make sure you’re on the invitation list by signing up for my mailing list … Thank you!!

Have a great day!

 

Sneak Peek: Holiday Catalog ~ Winter Woods Bundle

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

I hope you enjoyed my autumn card yesterday … Isn’t it beautiful!! I still have a few openings in my Thursday class (Wednesday is full) so let me know if you’d like to join us!!

If you love fall, leaves and beautiful trees, you’re in for a big treat because I’m giving you a sneak peek at the “Winter Woods” bundle from the NEW Holiday catalog!! You will also see how this was made to tie into our favorite “Lovely as a Tree” stamp set.

Grab your coffee … sit back and enjoy this video by Stampin’ Up! and one of my favorites, Tanner!

We love trees and the Winter Woods Bundle is perfect for scene building and are so versatile. Oh My Gosh, I just love the die cut that gives you a 3-D effect!! And you can add snow!! Love it.

I’ve said for quite some time that Stampin’ Up! has been coordinating their sets to use together, this is just bringing it to the next level!!  Did you notice that each time Tanner was “in the woods” there was MORE woods!? LOL  I actually cracked up when I saw the squirrel in the tree … Miss it, just watch it again. lol

Keep an eye out for an upcoming “Stampin’ Event” where I will be highlighting this stamp set and several more from the Holiday Catalog!!  Make sure you are “On my email” List 🙂

Thank you for stopping in …

Cheers to a fun filled weekend!!

Autumn Card with Watercolor Pencils …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

We are past the halfway point of the week and on the road to the weekend!!  Wooo Hoo! I can’t wait to share this beautiful card with you today … I created this card for my Stars Team meeting this past Saturday to highlight the beautiful Color of Seasons …

Because Stampin’ Up! is also offering a brand new set of Watercolor Pencils as a coordination product with this bundle I just had to play!! Who doesn’t love the ease of the Watercolor pencils when you want several different colors on your Autumn leaves?

Well … let me just show you, a picture is worth a thousand words (or should I say oooooh and aaaaah!!)

I stamped the images with the Momento Ink and began with the Garden Green Watercolor pencil. I used it along the vein in the center of the leaves, then I just colored in some Crushed Curry, then some Cajun Craze and finally a little Cherry Cobbler near the edges.  Each leave was a little different.

Once I was done with the Watercolor Pencils … I used my blender pen to move and blend the color.  Wow … the pencils are definitely artist quality pencils, they blend so easily and looked beautiful in spots where I hardly blended at all!

I did have to fussy cut my leaves out, but I must say that while sitting around the table with a group of friends (my Stars Team members) and just chatting & catching up, before we knew it, they were all cut out!!

After that we added just a touch of the Wink of Stella … and we did that because it really brought together the colored leaves and the die cut leaf. (The die comes with the bundle!)

Our greeting comes from the Blended Seasons Stamp Set (see below) and was punched out using the Pretty Label punch! Popped it up with the Stampin’ Dimensionals and the leaves too. The background was done with the Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder … the autumn leaves look so good against it!!

I can’t stop playing with this bundle … it can be used all year long and for any occasion (Even Weddings – there is a bell with a coordinating die)!! Stampin’ Up!’s® Blended Seasons Stamp Set, coordinating Framelits™ Dies, and Watercolor Pencils are perfect for every season of creating! Plus, save 10% when you buy the stamp set and Framelits in a bundle! But don’t wait—these exclusive products are only available until August 31 while supplies last.

Because the Blended Season Stamp Set and Stitched Season dies are “Limited Time Only” offer … I am hosting classes that will highlight the “Seasons”.  The first class has filled so I am adding another class on Thursday the 9th of August …

Your cards will include the envelopes … All you need to bring is your favorite adhesive.  Three spots have already been reserved so don’t wait / Contact me right away to reserve your spot.  Call 262-334-1009

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

Have a wonderful day ~

TODAY’S STAMPIN’ SUPPLY LIST ….

 

You’re the Friend …

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Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

Today is a good day!! The Color Your Season promotion begins today! I have 2 cards for you from this amazing bundle.

This one will add a little “Spring” to your step …

Stampin’ Up!’s® Blended Seasons Stamp Set, coordinating Framelits™ Dies, and Watercolor Pencils are perfect for every season of creating! Plus, save 10% when you buy the stamp set and Framelits in a bundle! But don’t wait—these exclusive products are only available until August 31 while supplies last.

This card highlights the Watercolor Pencils with a light touch to add some soft violet tone to the flowers.

Thanks for coming to check out the blog today.

Have a wonderful day ~